Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!!	Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-03 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New member to VJ	Welcome to VJ!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-03 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of Ongoing Relationship	QUOTE (Jenni28 @ Apr 2 2008, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello! My fiancé and I will be going to the interview at the Chile US embassy on May 5th. My question is, if I go with him to the interview, will we need to provide proof of an on-going relationship? Will my presence be proof enough? I would bring pictures, emails, phone records, cell phone bills, letters that you have mailed one another, boarding passes from visits after you have filed the K1 (if you have visited), etc. etc. Bring all the proof you can, your presence is not enough....better to be safe than sorry. Good Luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-02 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what happens when there is a death in the family?	So when you come over to the States, you file for AOS and included in that fee is Advanced Parole. It takes about 3 months to get. If something happens before you get AP you can file for an Emergency Advanced Parole document...you'd have to show proof of the death by some sort of documentation. I've seen people getting emergency AP within a matter of days. Best of luck	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-02 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting married straight away after the K1 is approved	Nick and I are getting married probably within 2 weeks of me getting there... I want to be able to work asap and to do that I need work authorization and you can't get that without being married and filing for AOS so...yeah... Some people get married the same day they enter...nothing wrong with that at all!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-05 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa process taking longer than expected	Sorry you are going through this Jack I hope you get your approval soon. Don't forget to fill in your time line...it gives us and you a better estimate of approval!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-07 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	documents showing meeting in person	QUOTE (nmh @ Apr 8 2008, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi. I was wondering if I should sign and date or just put my name on the photocopies that I am sending (mainly the photocopies of my passport) for the documents showing that I met my fiance in the past 2 years. Thank you. Hi I did that...I put the date and then signed anything that I photocopied. I don't think it's required but cant hurt Good Luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-08 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	US Embassy for Interview	QUOTE (wishiwasthere23 @ Apr 9 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am from the Toronto area, and I am planning on moving to the California with my finace. We didn't start the paperwork as of yet...still waiting on my gruelling divorce. Anyhoo,..look around the forums here i noticed that there is only a US Embassy in Vancouver, and Montreal (that is listed here). Does that mean I have to drive to Montreal to the US Embassy for my interview when the time comes?? Thanks for your help Correct... Only Montreal and Vancouver do K interviews. oh and welcome to VJ!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-09 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Blown away	Woah, that's crazy. So what happened?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-10 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can I marry in Canada with a K1 in hand?	QUOTE (feejo @ Apr 9 2008, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We plan to get officially married in Canada. You can't get officially married in Canada and then expect to enter the States on a K1 afterwards. K1 visas are for non-married fiance's coming to the U.S. to marry their USC fiance in the U.S. You cannot get married outside the U.S. on a K1. You can get married in Canada if you wish, and then file for a spousal visa.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-09 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2	It happens...sometimes they don't update the website for whatever reason. Congratulations!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-12 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	All this talk about being denied at POE...	QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 12 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think if someone gets denied and turned away with there big brown envelope, its has to be for something really serious. Totally, Just like Eric and Teresa said, more than likely due to getting married before entry, etc. No need to stress if you are doing it the right way.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-12 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	All this talk about being denied at POE...	Wishing that something as horrible as being denied after months of waiting and waiting and finally being given a document stating you can be together is horrible and is something I wished didn't happen to some people. There is nothing wrong with that at all. I'm not denying it happens and it is a good thing to know. Not everyone can be super strong and stress free during this time. Some people are more sensitive than others, that's life. I was just looking out for someone's feelings.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-12 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	All this talk about being denied at POE...	QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 12 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here are some links, for those who are still thinking it's not true. This isn't helping. Yes, it can happen...no one said it wasn't true....I said I HOPE it's not true...there is a difference. I understand you have to prove that you are right for whatever reason and we all believe you...this can happen. For some, it's not helping with already overactive nerves and fears so let's cool it.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-12 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	All this talk about being denied at POE...	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is really starting to worry me. Why would my sweetie be taken away??? WHY?? Dave, please... I know you have the tendency to get very nervous and upset but please try and resist. You guys will be TOTALLY fine....honestly. Don't let this worry you, okay?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-04-12 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why K-1 Why Not Marry And Adjust Status B1/B2	QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 19 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> K-1 is a visa that has Immigrations intent a visitors B-1/B-2 visa is not issued with immigrations intent. K-Visas are processed through USCIS, NVC and the Immigrations unit at the consulate. B-Visas are not. Use of a vistors visa to immigrate is an attempt to bypass the normal immigrations process and is visa fraud. Willful use of a NON-Immigrant visa that does not have immigrations intent is considered visa fraud, and adjusting status from them subjects the prospective immigrant to a higher level of questioning bu USCIS at the AOS interview, and if the IO is not convinced that immigrations was not the intent when getting the B-Visa, the IO can deny AOS, and file deportation orders. Since you proposed this question then there is immigrations intent and you should file for the correct visa. I have yet to see an I-130/I-485 adjustment get approved without interview, however I do see allot of K-Visa adjustments getting approved without the couple being interviewed. I think it is possible though. Like if you entered on a work visa and were in the states for say 5 years...2 years into that you meet someone and get married...you can adjust that way. People have done it.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-19 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why K-1 Why Not Marry And Adjust Status B1/B2	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 19 2008, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Simon&Miriam @ Jan 19 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay Miriam and I lived together for a while on her B1/B2 visa over here, she was here on a B2 for 6 months on her I-94, she only stayed for 3, I was tempted to marry her and adjust her status accordingly based on a "spare of the moment decision" mentioned on the USCIS website. Friends told us that she would have no problem as they had done it, the only reason we decided not to do it is we heard stories of people being sent back because they didn't use the K-1 option and waiting years to be reunited, so she went back, but now I am wondering if I messed up and we could have avoided all of this waiting and stuff, any ideas??? I figured that the rules have changed on this and it is too much of a gamble. If you met after she last entered on the B2 or just decided to marry after her entry, then you would have been safe. If the intent to marry existed before that entry, then I think you were wisely cautious. Intent at entry is the key issue. Completely agree. It all boils down to intent upon entry.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-19 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help for my friend	QUOTE (lucho562 @ Feb 5 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the reply. The problem is that he is not a USC, he is a permanent resident. That is why I have no clue on what his rights are in regards to this matter. It's a tough situation that I hope works out. I don't believe he can do anything until he is a U.S. citizen. I may be wrong. I wish them luck	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-05 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	To hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???	QUOTE (britty @ Feb 4 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 4 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (britty @ Feb 4 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As I said before, we have no regrets using an attorney. Being together was the most important thing in our lives and with a claimed 100% K-1 visa success rate, our attorney made us feel more confident about the process. That was worth any amount of money to us. Cool then You are one of the lucky ones. I've seen so many people get messed around by "immigration" lawyers who have no idea as to what they are doing. My lawyer was very good. He kept in constant contact with us, regularly updating on our case. He was very efficient with all the paperwork and very reassuring. I know we were very lucky as there have been some horror stories about some supposed immigration lawyers. We might attempt the removal of conditions ourselves though ! That's super awesome Best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-04 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	To hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???	QUOTE (britty @ Feb 4 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As I said before, we have no regrets using an attorney. Being together was the most important thing in our lives and with a claimed 100% K-1 visa success rate, our attorney made us feel more confident about the process. That was worth any amount of money to us. Cool then You are one of the lucky ones. I've seen so many people get messed around by "immigration" lawyers who have no idea as to what they are doing. Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 04 February 2008 - 10:09 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-04 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	To hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???	QUOTE (britty @ Feb 4 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We did use an attorney. We are both very organised people and although quite capable of doing the paperwork ourselves, we both felt we wanted a dedicated immigration lawyer to oversee our paperwork. We also used the same attorney for AOS. Our case was very straightforward and our timeline was very short indeed both for K-1 and AOS. Whilst I think the timeline was just good fortune and pure luck on our part, I have no regrets using an attorney. If you had a straight forward case like you say, a good attorney would have told you you could do it yourselves instead of wasting that money on something you could have done together. I just can't fathom spending up to 2,000 dollars for something you can do yourself for free. Oh well. To the OP: My opinion is to save your money, but reading RebeccaJo's post...it seems you may have a battle on your hands with the consulate. If you believe a lawyer will increase your chances, go for it. I would say the majority of people on here did not use a lawyer and were just fine.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-04 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	General questions on filing for K1	Hi and welcome to VJ! I see your from NJ That's where my sweetie is from!!! Anyway To answer your questions: Most people simply put everything in order as they have it based on their cover letter, paperclip it together and mail it off. Nick and I punched the top of each page with the ACCO punch and then paperclipped...just so they didn't have to at Vermont. Other people go into quite a lot of detail and actually purchase the ACCO fasteners, etc and put it together...I think this is fine, although, the adjudicator will be taking your entire package apart anyway so...it's more work for them, IMO. I would never use binders or those plastic sleeves to hold things in...wayyy too much time spent getting everything taken apart...NEVER USE STAPLES!!! Paper clips are your friends **edit, after reading your post again, I see you have done this before...lol so yeah...I'd still stick with paper clips ** As for your trips, you only have to show you've been together once in the last 2 years, but since you've seen your fiance many times, I would show them all, it's good for your case. You don't need to send in your tickets and receipts, I would simply mail in copies of your boarding passes, that shows you actually got on the plane, anyone can get a ticket but not use it, etc. We had 8 or so visits between us when we filed so I took all of my boarding passes, put them in order and photocopied them onto 2 pages. He photocopied his on his own sheet, in order. Then we highlighted our names and the dates. It was only about 4 sheets total. I wish you much luck!!!! Hugs Laura Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 08 February 2008 - 08:56 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-08 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	approval notice sent	Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-08 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Noa 2 approved?	Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	another K-1 visa application	Just wanted to say welcome!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-05 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to bring to the K-1 Interview...	QUOTE (Jan and Steve @ Feb 9 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CL79 @ Feb 9 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> USD131 is the application fee right? There shouldn't be any fee for issuance of the visa after approval by the embassy, right? Hmmm.... Yes, $131 for the interview. $325 for the medical exam in Vancouver. There is no fee for issuance of the visa after approval at the embassy. That's what I meant...lol the application fee.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to bring to the K-1 Interview...	QUOTE (Jan and Steve @ Feb 9 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 9 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it looks good too!!!! Best of luck to you!!!!!!!! woohoo! Thanks guys! I'll be back after the interview to post my experience with the Vancouver Consulate. Don't forget the $131 in US for the visa fee!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to bring to the K-1 Interview...	I think it looks good too!!!! Best of luck to you!!!!!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Beginner's jitters and nervous questions	Hi and welcome to VJ!!! I hope you get your NOA1 soon!!! When you receive your NOA1 there will be a receipt number that starts with EAC. This is your case number. You can go to USCIS.gov and create an account (Check case online, the link is on the left) Add your case to your profile. You will see a "Last Updated" date, if that date changes, you know you've been touched, which simply means that someone has done something to your file. They have moved it, looked at it, etc. They will not email you when you have been touched. They will email you if you receive an RFE (request further evidence) or they have approved your petition. Don't even worry about the date on the USCIS website....they give themselves a 6 month cushion. We have seen November filers from Vermont being approved just this past week!!! Don't worry, you are looking at 4 to 6 months (Closer to the 4 month mark though) They seem to have worked their way through the huge amount of files that were sent before the fee increase in July. You have come to a great place!!! Hugs ~Laura Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 09 February 2008 - 11:35 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Received	woo hoo! many congrats to you!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-09 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Adjucated?	Adjudicated means they have reached a decision on your petition. Sometimes RFE's only put petitions behind by a couple of weeks. If you mail off the evidence to them asap, it shouldn't take a month or two. The date on VJ is just an estimate. Best of luck	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How do you know if your case has been touched	QUOTE (drbilldc @ Feb 10 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 10 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The "Last Updated" date will change. So you were last touched on the 7th of Feb. That means that someone scanned your file. They did something to it, looked at it, moved it, filed it somewhere, etc. Every time that date changes, you have been "touched" Based on your time line, your approval could be coming soon!!! Best of luck!!! I have a question along these lines. If you call does it create a touch? i called on the 7th also to get my wife's case number after only receiving my step son's NOA, and now it shows an "update" on the 7th. Yes, I've seen many people call and they were touched, because simply, the adjudicator got the information for you that you requested	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How do you know if your case has been touched	The "Last Updated" date will change. So you were last touched on the 7th of Feb. That means that someone scanned your file. They did something to it, looked at it, moved it, filed it somewhere, etc. Every time that date changes, you have been "touched" Based on your time line, your approval could be coming soon!!! Best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1	QUOTE (biggrlsblouse @ Feb 10 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. I appreciate it. I feel like I have been hit by a Mack truck. I bet you do sweetheart. Sending you big hugs	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1	I'm not sure about that. I know that if they have received it and it's been cashed, there is no refund. You'd have to cut your losses. You could possibly call the bank and see if it's been cashed and perhaps cancel the money order so it won't go through. If the money order is canceled and the USCIS got your petition and was unable to get the money, your entire petition would be returned to you and you wouldn't have to contact them at all. Wow, what a sad situation. Stay strong. After all that time to suddenly end it...have faith in yourself and keep comfort in your friends and family. I wish you the best	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1	Do you know if they have received your petition yet? I'm so sorry	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should I call or wait?	I would wait, I doubt they would give you any information. It's only a few more weeks, patience is the key Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 10 February 2008 - 11:30 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Day	Best of luck to you both Cheryl!!! Have a wonderful night tonight!!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question !!	QUOTE (bora bora @ Feb 10 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's always better to be safe than sorry. Agreed, I'd send it.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-02-10 20:45:00