Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2nd K1 Visa Application	How many years ago is a "few"?	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Now what	You received your NOA1!!! Now you are waiting for NOA2 which can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to get. Have a look at the K1 Flowchart HERE It gives you a step by step time line of the process and how long things take. Good Luck	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA via mail or email?	By mail But you can get your case number on the back of the cashed check that you sent with your petition before you receive the hard copy of your NOA1. I am able to view my check's online through my bank. Congratulations and best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-16 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Impact on future visa application	Remember that once you receive your visa....you have up to 6 months to enter the country. That may buy you some time if need be. Best of luck to you!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-22 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Moving	So, she enters the States, you get married and apply for AOS. At the same time you apply for AOS, you apply for Advanced Parole which usually takes about 3 months to get. Once she receives her AP document, she can travel outside the U.S. If she does not have this document, she will not be allowed entry back into the U.S. and in order to be allowed back in to stay, she'll need a spousal visa. Best of luck to you!!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 22 January 2008 - 12:14 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-22 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Moving	Hi Has she entered the States yet? How long are you planning on working outside the States? Once she enters the States, you have 90 days to get married. If you leave with her before you file for AOS, she is abandoning the process and if in the future you would like to come back to the States with her, you'll have to start all over with a K3/CR-1 spousal visa. Also....if you decide to stick it out in the States and she files for Adjustment of Status, she receives her Green Card and then abruptly leaves and moves to another country....depending on how long she lives out of the States, its also viewed as abandoning and her Green Card would be void. I don't know the exact amount of time before this happens...I believe it's a year. I'm sure someone knows for sure the length. Also...What country are you planning on working in? You have the ability to go there through work but what about your fiance? She will have to apply for a visa for that country to be able to live there with you...unless that's covered under your work. If you are married by that time I believe she is covered but before then, I'm not sure. Touch situation!!! Best of luck to you Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 22 January 2008 - 10:44 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-22 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Seperated in Canada. Can my finace still apply for a K1	QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jan 22 2008, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 22 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Must be divorced Best of luck!!! Technically the standard is that both parties need to be "free to marry" at the time of the petition filing... for a previously married individual, divorce is the most common but anullment also fits the definition sigh...do you have to always be so particular? I was simply meaning that she has to get divorced (not married) in order to file.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-22 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Seperated in Canada. Can my finace still apply for a K1	Must be divorced Since you have been separated for over a year, you have reason to file the papers. Mine took about 3 months from filing to divorce paper in hand. Best of luck!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 22 January 2008 - 01:18 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-22 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How important is the Letter of Intent To Marry...?	I believe it's very important although I have heard of one member of VJ got through without it. You will need to write one for the interview. Worst case scenario, you'll get an RFE. Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is my processing time getting extended?	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jan 21 2008, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, I really do appreciate the support. I am doing my best to stay super busy by working two jobs and going to University full time. Your fiance must be SO proud of you!!!!!! Hang in there hon	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is my processing time getting extended?	The most I read was like 16 months or something around that time. Breathe Dave, everything will be okay!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is my processing time getting extended?	Dave, I see we sent our petitions and our NOA1's have the same date! I wouldn't fret though...I'm sure you'll get your NOA2 sooner than June!! Way sooner!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is my processing time getting extended?	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jan 21 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is one of the hardest things I have ever decided to do in my life. Is it possible I might wait more than 8 months? Unfortunately, yes People have waited much longer in the past	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is my processing time getting extended?	Mine is getting shorter I think it just takes the stats from other filers and how quickly petitions are getting approved and gives an estimate.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	'touched"?	When you sign up on the USCIS.com to check your case online there is a "Last Updated" date. If that date changes, you know you have been "touched" Touched simply means that someone has done something to your file. Moved it to another desk or box, looked at it, etc. Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 23 January 2008 - 06:39 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	are we going to receive RFE?		~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	are we going to receive RFE?	Hi again It all depends. Photographs and emails are secondary evidence. What the USCIS wants to see with the intial petition is proof that you have met in the last two years. That would be things like: Boarding passes Stamps in your passport Hotel receipts Car rental receipts Travel Itineraries Pictures do help, especially if they are taken with both of you with a landmark or something recognizable in the background from each other's country, or with family members, etc. etc. but again, that's secondary. Emails and pictures are usually saved for the interview. I would relax. If you get an RFE, just send them what they request of you. It shouldn't put your petition behind too much, maybe just a few weeks at the most. Good Luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NO1 & NO2?	QUOTE (mox @ Jan 24 2008, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> USCIS.gov actually. Everything else is... Show off	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NO1 & NO2?	Hi Take a look Here Usually you get NOA1 within a couple of weeks of filing. Sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. We got our hard copy in just over a week. They send hard copies. NOA2 is taking anywhere from 4 to 6 months from filing. If you sign up on USCIS.com with your case number, you can get email notifications but they just notify you on what they plan on sending you in the mail. Best of luck!! ~Laura	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should I hire a Lawyer?	Hang in there Dave You are in no way alone. Focus on your relationship, work, study hard in school (so awesome btw) and plan your future with the woman you love. Things will happen when they happen. Best of luck to you!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i need some help with the immigration procedure	QUOTE (FrankD @ Jan 24 2008, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks for the advice everyone ive heard that if youre under 18 in california you have to get a parent or guardian to give their permission to get married? is that true? Taken from this website here Age Requirement Minimum age 18. Person under 18 with written consent of at least one parent (or legal guardian) and permission from a Juvenile Court Judge may marry. Good Luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i need some help with the immigration procedure	Hi Frank!!! Welcome to VJ! I know it seems scary and unknown but you are not alone and you have come to a GREAT place!!!! First..you should have a look at the Guides here at VJ...Click here. You'll see at the top it says "Begin Here" in bold red letters...that's a great place to start! It shows the comparisons of the different visas available. Because you aren't married yet, you will probably want to go with the K1 visa which is a visa for US citizens wanting to bring over their foreign fiance (you!! ) to get married and live. Click Here for an outline of the K1 visa and what is required. I would suggest taking some time with your sweetheart and read over all the information, take a break, then come back again. It took me a few days to wrap my head around the whole process. If you have any questions...feel free to ask away!!! Everything you need is spelled out in the guides. Best of luck to you and congratulations on your engagement!!! ~Laura Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 24 January 2008 - 05:15 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa requirements	Everything you need to know is in the Guides...Click Here Best of luck!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GOT PINK PAPER TODAY	Many congratulations!!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	requirements for NOA2?	QUOTE (oneder @ Jan 24 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i am extremely excited(did i spell it right,lol).. i pray his stay here in america will be pleasant... that's a very big step he is taking.. to leave your homeland for the one you love... omg a very big step.. please pray for us.. thank.. oneder It is a huge step. He loves you and wants to share his life with you...that is special. I hope your journey is quick and easy!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	requirements for NOA2?	QUOTE (oneder @ Jan 23 2008, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi laura.. thanks so much for your help.. i got the letter from the nvc yesterday.. i have to really work hard now to get everything together... i'm not too far behind.. thanks again You are most welcome! That's awesome news about the NVC letter...you must be so excited!!!! I wish you all the best!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-24 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	requirements for NOA2?	QUOTE (sophee_ya @ Jan 23 2008, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THANK U SO MUCH !!! Goodluck to all of us! Very very welcome!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	requirements for NOA2?	Hey Sophee!!! Click HERE for the K1 Guides. Scroll to the bottom where it says: "What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2)" Then check on the K1 Flowchart HERE to see what is coming up in the next few steps of the K1 process. Best of luck to you!!!! Hi Oneder!!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 23 January 2008 - 10:51 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	airline ticket copies...necessary?	I have kept every thing from my trips to visit Nick. LOL He does the same. We are very sentimental people! They aren't necessary at all but they do help I'd imagine. If you have stamps in your passport, you are good to go. Best of luck and Congratulations!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Setting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa	QUOTE (SMASHROX @ Jan 23 2008, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will stand up and say that I am one of those people who is "rolling the dice" and set a wedding date in mid-November. We have only put money down on the reception site, which could likely be moved to another date if the timing doesn't work out. Playing devil's advocate and assuming no visa is issued before the planned nuptials and we want to proceed with the wedding date, is there anything barring us from having my SO enter the country, get married and then start this stinking process over using a K3 visa when he goes home? I realize no one wants to start things over from scratch...but just thinking of ideas for a backup plan because I do have the dream of an amazing wedding. Well.... Yes, you could totally do that...if you are willing to give up another year of you being apart from the man you love. Believe me when I say, weddings are very special and important but they don't have to be huge and expensive to be "amazing" I would rather have my husband living with me, together, as a team instead of putting that happiness on hold just for one day. That money could go towards a home or children...a future. Unless you are loaded. A wedding is one day, marriage is a lifetime. Just my opinion. Best of luck with your journey!!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 23 January 2008 - 09:04 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Setting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa	I think it's risky. Not only from the money aspect but the stress aspect as well. The K1 process can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months to be approved. Lately, it's been at the higher end of that scale. November is 9 months from now. Not saying you won't have your visa by then, you more than likely will...but there is a chance that you may not. Once the visa is issued, the beneficiary has up to 6 months to enter. Some people begin planning the wedding then because it's in hand, they know they can enter and everything is good. You could certainly estimate the time of year you'll be getting married...but booking the date and making deposits on church's and halls, etc. etc. etc. etc. could be a costly mistake, especially if you can't change the date. I'd wait until you at least had your NOA2 before you book anything. We are estimating a September wedding...but we aren't putting anything in stone. We are also having a very very small ceremony with about 12 people total and just going out for dinner afterwards. Won't take that much time to plan at all. Many people go the small wedding route with this visa simply because of the timing issue. Best of luck to you!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	noa2???now what	QUOTE (oneder @ Jan 18 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks i really appreciate the response... and i will try to breathe normally from now on..lol No problem! Don't worry about the breathing..this is a very exciting time for you!!! Enjoy it!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-18 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	noa2???now what	QUOTE (oneder @ Jan 17 2008, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i forgot to say i want him to wait until august when my daughter is in school(no more daycare) so if he is approved now, can we postpone it until then.. omg i don't know what i'm doing. . help please.. thanks oneder Just saw this. He still has the interview and everything to go through. Once he goes to the interview and receives his visa, he has up to 6 months to enter the country using the K1 visa. Then you must get married within 90 days after entry. You are still looking at a few more months of stuff before he can come to the states. Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 18 January 2008 - 12:09 AM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-18 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	noa2???now what	QUOTE (Southern_Canadian @ Jan 17 2008, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratsss!! Oh Laura, You are soo smart!! That is why I always run to you with my 9436903476093 questions! LOL Thanks doll	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-18 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	noa2???now what	First breathe!! Congratulations on NOA2! That means that your petition has been approved and they will be forwarding it to NVC and then to the Consulate in your Fiance's country. Package 3 contains a checklist of everything your fiance needs to complete for the interview. Have a look at the K1 Flow Chart Here to see each step of the K1 process. Also click Here and scroll to the bottom where it talks about what you should be sending your fiance after you receive the NOA2. Best of luck to you!!! Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 17 January 2008 - 11:26 PM.	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-17 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Really good news and some questions	Congratulations and have a wonderful, safe trip!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-25 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Part B Question 13	So sorry for your loss	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-26 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Dec. Vermont Filers - Can you check online?	QUOTE (TheMaze @ Jan 25 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, but I have already done that. The receipt number fails. USCIS customer service has verified that it is correct, but it will not show up in the online system. They end up sending me to an agent who is able to view the number and tells me that they are backed up in entering them into the system. I mentioned this website and that users such as yourself (a day off from me) are able to use the system. They sent an email to Vermont to let them know about the problem, but nothing has been done (either time I went through this process with Customer Service) Just checking. I have no idea then. That's odd. Do you have a copy of your canceled check? Is the number on the back of that the same as the one on your NOA1? I hope you get some answers soon!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-25 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Dec. Vermont Filers - Can you check online?	Have you signed up on the USCIS.gov website? Go to the website. Click on "Case Status Online" on the left. Create a customer account Then add your case number that is on your NOA1...it begins with EAC. You can then check your case online. Best of luck!!!	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-25 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Payment check	We just paper-clipped it to the cover letter	~Laura and Nick~	Female	Canada	2008-01-28 00:45:00