Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 forms we met on the internet	*waves* Met my Nicholas on an online game. As long as you have lots of evidence that you have met in person: Boarding passes, stamps in your passport, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, some pictures, etc... you should be just fine.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-25 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police certificate from Argentina	Wow, that really sucks I'm so sorry hon. You'll get through it though, stay strong...you'll be with the one you love!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F VISA	Hi You cannot get married in the foreign country. The K1 is for a USC to bring his foreign fiance to the U.S. to get married. If you are married outside the U.S. when you enter, they are no longer a fiance but a spouse and would have the wrong visa. They would need a spousal visa to enter and stay. You have 6 months to enter the States once you have the visa and once you enter the States, you must be married within 90 days. Then you file for AOS (Green card, Advanced Parole and Work Authorization) Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do you require a marriage license to show at the embassy	QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 26 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I read that original post 10 times and still missed it lol, it happens	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do you require a marriage license to show at the embassy	QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 26 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OP never referred to the SO as there wife Oh yes he did... QUOTE (Ade @ Mar 26 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Everyone, I was just wondering if a marriage license is needed as part of the required documents at the K-1 Visa interview, do i need to get my wife to obtain one along side the affidavit of support? am still awaiting the interview date thou, as i was told could take up to 6-8weeks, please advice! Regards Ade	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filing Fee $455???!!!	QUOTE (SterlingGirl @ Mar 26 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> At which interview is this $131 due? My fiance's interview at the consulate before he comes over, or our interview together once he's here? At the Consulate before they issue the visa.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filing Fee $455???!!!	QUOTE (julezabelle @ Mar 26 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (svache @ Mar 26 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Mar 26 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then once you get married you file for AOS (Green card, Work Authorization and Advanced Parole) which costs $1010.00. I could be wrong but I read on a different forum that you do not actually need to file for Work Authorization and Advanced Parole because basically this is all set when you have your green card, no? Or am I totally wrong on this part? You don't need to file for Advance Parole or for the Work Authorization, but since the $1,010 fee for AOS includes filing these extra forms, you may as well go for it. Especially since filing AOS doesn't mean your Green Card will be issued in a timely fashion. There are several VJers who've had their AOS Applications languish in background checks for over a year, but relied on EAD an AP to work and travel prior to green card issuance. This is what I meant...they are included in the fee so why not file for them??	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filing Fee $455???!!!	Yes, the filing fee for the K1 is $455 dollars. Then there are other expenses in between, the medical for example ranging from $180 to $400 dollars depending on country. Then the $131 is paid at the actual interview. Then once you get married you file for AOS (Green card, Work Authorization and Advanced Parole) which costs $1010.00. It's an expensive journey but oh so worth it. Check out the K1 Guides here at VJ, they will help to get you organized!!! Best of luck! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 26 March 2008 - 12:58 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Notarized	Nothing that I know of....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do I need to send in the Police Certificate with Packet 3	I don't believe so Shawna... According to your Embassy page Here it doesn't indicate that you send back the police certificate with package 3. I would just take it to the interview. Good luck!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Submition	It goes with the petition	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-27 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Reschedule	QUOTE (Ade @ Mar 27 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi VJ I would like to know if anyone has experienced missing his/her K-1 interview date as a result of not receiving the interview appointment letter in the post. This my situation at the moment as i was told the first time i called the embassy that it usually takes about 6-8weeks to schedule an interview appointment. after i waited for 7 weeks, i rang back only to be informed i failed to show up on my appointment date on March 10th. i explained to the guy that i did not receive the letter in the post. he gave me a reference code and the email address to mail the consular to reschedule my interview. My concern now is if they read emails, if i would have to wait for a longer period to get another date, if this would not affect my visa as i only confirmed this 17 days after my appointed date. am so worried i need someone to shed more light if he/she knows the implication....................... Wow, I don't have any information for you but I just wanted to say I'm sorry. You'll make it through, stay positive. ~Laura	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-27 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Advance Parole?	Anyone can file for advanced parole...You file for it the same time you file for AOS. It can take 3+ months to get. There is such a thing as emergency AP but those are only given for emergency reasons, such as a death in the family or a serious illness. You cannot expedite the AP because you are planning another wedding ceremony or you have a party to go to, etc. Once you have AP you are able to travel without having your green card. Best of luck!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-28 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need Some Help	Have you overstayed??	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-28 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need Some Help	Hi! Welcome to VJ!! You are more than welcome to visit the Canada Forum here on VJ I don't know the answer to your first question, I'm sure someone will. Meeting online will have no effect on your petition. Many many many people meet online nowadays (Nick and I included!) You are fine. Hmm....don't have a lot of proof there. To be eligible you have to have met at least once in the past 2 years prior to filing. Your one boarding pass and credit card receipt will help to prove that. Pictures are secondary evidence....since you have none, there isn't any to put in so... send in what you can. I don't think they would RFE for pictures (they may in your case though), they would RFE for more concrete evidence such as boarding passes, stamps in passports, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, proof you've been together in the last 2 years. Make sure you keep whatever proof you have here on out for the interview, including pictures, phone records, letters, more travel documents, etc. etc. Best of luck to you!!!! ~Laura Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 28 March 2008 - 09:17 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-28 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou	QUOTE (selena @ Mar 28 2008, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My girl-friend (her name is Selena) has made an appointment with Mr. Peter and will hire him for our case. Thanks to all of you for your valuable advices. I wish you all the best.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-28 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou	QUOTE (selena @ Mar 27 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks to all of you. Your feedbacks are important for us. Very likely, I need re-apply again. Please provide your advise: 1) Which road I should go? K1 again, or K3, or CR-1? 2) In my next application, should the K2 (19 no) be included? 3) If K1, can I re-file now or after I make a trip to GZ? Thanks again. Good luck to all of you! I would definitely take a trip and save all your proof and take tons of pictures. You could get married and then file for a spousal visa..that may be more convincing than re-doing the K1. I've seen success stories where people have done just that. Refiling now without having any more additional proof and especially not seeing one another in almost 2 years.... I think it's best if you make that trip. Best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-27 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou	I don't think the phone records sound sufficient enough either...I talk 3 to 7 hours a day to my fiance. Great questions Paula...we need more information....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-27 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou	QUOTE (selena @ Mar 27 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One the date of interview, Officer A reviewed the documents (a lot of phone bills, emails, letters, etc.) submitted, and then talked to Officer B: "their docs are sufficient." B said: "I am not sure for it". Then A gave the denial and refused my fiance's any explanation. Hopefully you can give us some idea. Thanks a lot. Right there....Officer "B" stated they didn't think that your documents were sufficient. So, you may believe you gave enough evidence, but they did not. Take the advice given from previous posters, contact a lawyer and visit the candleforlove.com website. Best of luck to you	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-27 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?	QUOTE (shawndoc @ Mar 26 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> >How to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada? I'd suggest doing it with your pants pulled down and screaming jibberish at the top of your lungs. I don't think that will work	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?	QUOTE (jzoom6 @ Mar 26 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not to jump off-topic, but this might be considered discussing "bending the rules" for what I'm gonna ask...is it understandable to take a nanny job or some under the table job, while she waits for EAD? I'm preparing to support us, but I can only imagine someone going stir-crazy waiting 3 months to be "allowed" to work. Again, if thats something that shouldn't be discussed here as its not entirely legal, then feel free to delete this post. I wouldn't risk it. I want to be able to work too but I'm just going to focus on getting our house the way we want...paint, decorate and just relax...I'm looking forward to the time off too!!! Enjoy it...lol	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?	QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ Mar 26 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait, does this still count if you're self-employed then? Once I have permision to work in the US I plan to be self-employed. Does the stamp only count for people that will be looking to get hired by an employer? Yes, self employed, any type of employment must have EAD...you will have to stop working and wait for the other EAD to go through. Sorry Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 26 March 2008 - 12:39 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?	QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ Mar 26 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just don't think I would like to be unemployed for up to 3 months! But then after the 3 months you can't work until you have your EAD which you file after you get married and adjust status...so then you'll have to quit your job and wait for that as you can't work without the EAD (which can take 3+ months to get) That's why I think it's kind of pointless... Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 26 March 2008 - 11:47 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-26 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Phone calls	QUOTE (funkyab @ Mar 29 2008, 02:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wonder if those that "over talk" such as the 4 or 5 times a day and for hours mentioned in this thread might find they have nothing to talk about when they finally can be together in person. There is of course lots of romantic banter during the desperate waiting phase but in many cases it might be just that. Nope Nick and I don't have that problem at all. When we are "talking" for hours every day, sometimes we are watching movies together, playing on online game (this is what we do together the most) etc. etc. I feel very lucky in the respect that we've always had stuff to talk about when we are together and it's great. Then there comes the time when we are together and sometimes....words just don't matter for awhile I love being with him. Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 29 March 2008 - 06:58 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-29 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Phone calls	Nick and I talk on skype or msn (voice and video chat) on average I'd say.... 3 to 5 hours a day, depending on work. On the weekends we have "all nighters"...lol We stay up all night into the wee hours of the morning. We text message/msn all day while both of us are at work and then the evenings it's me and him on the web cam...I love it.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-03-28 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Trying to post without success	Also, have a look at the Immigration Timelines Here I've already filled in Vermont and Philipines for you so you can have a look at how long it has taken couples in the past..... Chin up, you'll be together and it all will be worth it!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-01 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Trying to post without success	It was moved Here hon. Stay strong. Oh and side note...if you are on the main page of one of the forums looking at all the threads there is a button on the right "New Topic" that will start a new thread. Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 01 April 2008 - 06:21 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-01 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Job history	QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ Apr 1 2008, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In that case... do they check the beneficiary's job background? Cause i know i have to fill out the last 10 years of jobs for package 3, and before I chose my profession i had a LOT of jobs. I doubt I'll list all of them (I can't remember all the places and dates). They look to see if you have been working but no, they won't call or contact your employer.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-01 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Job history	You are so fine hon Don't worry. They don't really care about you anyway.. it's all about the beneficiary! LOL Things will go just fine.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-01 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Job history	QUOTE (FG Ben @ Apr 1 2008, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had a bad experience with one of my past employers and I'm worried that if they call him he will make it difficult for me. Do they just ask if I work there or do they ask If I quit or if I was fired ... I quit and I pretty much left him hanging no notice just quick, so he doesn't like me very much. Can this be an issue? I'm guessing no but hey might as well ask. Thanks! I've never heard of employers being called....ever. Don't stress this okay? This isn't a job interview. Are you the USC or the Beneficiary?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-01 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Engagement ring	To be honest, rings don't even matter in this situation, anyone can buy a ring. It's not required and doesn't prove there is a bona fide relationship going on. I wouldn't sweat it. Good Luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-03 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visit in US	I just went over on Easter weekend at the Peace Bridge. No problems at all. I was honest, said I was visiting my fiance, he asked when we were getting married. I told him we were doing the K1, he asked where we were in the process. He joked with my Dad about getting me out of the house...lol He asked when was the last time I had been down and that was it, he let me go through, it was totally painless. I did bring proof that I was returning home though, Bank statements, letter from my employer stating I was going back to work on such and such date, pay stubs showing I'm employed there, credit card statements, etc. etc. I didn't have to use any of it. Better to be safe than sorry though! Good Luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-03 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WHERE CAN I FIND MY CASE	Nebraska no longer process K1 petitions, only California and Vermont based on where your fiance (The U.S. citizen lives) Click here to see the list... Your case is probably being sent to the right service center. Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just Getting Started	Welcome to VJ! Just have a look around...the majority of us on here have gone through this and are going through it!!! It's a long and unsure road but the outcome is beyond worth it!!! Best of luck to you!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	PART II of DS-230	QUOTE (fwaguy @ Apr 4 2008, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (danerin @ Apr 4 2008, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When do you mail the PART II of DS-230? or do you bring it to the interview?? ds-230 Part II is typically not required for a K-1 Yes it is... You bring it with you to the interview and you sign it in front of the officer. What embassy are you going through?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My end of the road...	QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Apr 4 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 4 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't know if you meant to post this in the Canada forum but I wanted to say I'm very very sorry. I wish you all the best in whatever life brings....keep faith in love, take time for yourself and heal. No, Im sorry. I didn't mean to post it here. I guess I wasn't thinking straight... I didn't care about where to post this or whoever reads this. But thank you... Goodbye everyone... Please stay strong.... You'll get through this...no matter what the outcome. I'm thinking of you....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My end of the road...	Don't know if you meant to post this in the Canada forum but I wanted to say I'm very very sorry. I wish you all the best in whatever life brings....keep faith in love, take time for yourself and heal.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long will they wait?	QUOTE (GRANDE CACHORRO @ Apr 4 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NO .....ok then.... Tuty...just wanted to say I'm sorry!!! I hope that this all works out for you...I'm sure it will!!! Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help! How long does it take to get Birth Certificate?	Dave...relax. Remember what I told you...she can delay in sending the checklist back in.... In the instructions it says to mail back ASAP the filled out forms..so have her do that and just hold off on sending the check list back.... Once she has all the documents on the check list, have her mail that back and they will issue her an interview date. Breathe, everything will be okay....	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I thought the I-129F was sent........	QUOTE (RYCK @ Apr 4 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> because my fiance who is in the usa .. for some reason or other insisted on a money order for whatever reason .. so will need to get another one or tell her to use a darn check this time ... and yea will take time i need to get photo again i need to refill out the papers with signatures send them to her to fill out .. and that will take time .. it bugs me more them losing it means a delay for us ... the money is one thing but when you send something and pay extra for all this stuff you expect it to get there in a timely fashion 2 weeks is not timely and them not even discussing witrh me about it being insured saying wait longer .... thats more annoying than being away from my fiance Sometimes it takes over 2 weeks to be entered into the system and cash the check...I'd wait a little longer before sending everything back in again. Nothing about the USCIS or this process is "timely", that is one thing you'll have to get use to quick. This is a long and hard process, nothing is for sure or easy about it. Best of luck.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-04 13:18:00