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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i start to apply for AOS before getting married?
Welcome and best of luck to you smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-12 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent k1 petition without BC & Passport copies???
QUOTE (Nathan_Neren @ Dec 1 2007, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's so sad to hear....Well, thank you for the reply guys....I appreciate it so much.We just hope and pray we wont get an RFE. Take care everyone and God bless you always!


Well, you know, if you do get an RFE, just send it back asap. It shouldn't put your petition behind too much, maybe a few weeks or more.
Do you have your Birth certificate, the long form? If so, make a copy and send it to your sweetie now, just in case, that way he can just pop it in the mail.
Good Luck!! rose.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-01 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent k1 petition without BC & Passport copies???
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Dec 1 2007, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You won't get an RFE if he didn't send your items. You will present them at the interview.


This isn't necessarily true. In fact, there was a poster here last week who got an RFE for NOT including a copy of the beneficiaries birth certificate. It can happen.

To the OP, Best of luck to you, I hope you don't get an RFE either!!! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-01 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase update!! For those who want to know how long it took
Congratulations!!! good.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-12 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot my 1-797 NOA
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Dec 12 2007, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I just continue to wait from here until receiving the 2 NOA?

Thanks


Congrats!
What service center did you file with? We sent ours on the 5th of December.
Your post made me smile! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-13 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa and one-way ticket to the U.S. in hand!

Super exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best of luck to you and your fiance!!!! smile.gif
Enjoy every second....rose.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-13 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlue Ink & Signature
QUOTE (rahedk @ Dec 11 2007, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Upon recieving our forms I noticed my bride to be signed each in blue ink. The forms are completed in type texted, but once again she sign in "Blue" ink. Is or could this be a problem?


Hi smile.gif
Not a problem at all. Actually, someone recently got an RFE because the officer thought the black inked signature was a photocopy! We used blue ink as well. It's fine.

Best of luck!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-11 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCover letter of how and where we met!
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Dec 16 2007, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for your messages!! It's very helpful and even more a consolation that you are just now starting up the K1 process... the best of luck with your journey!!!
x


You as well hon rose.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCover letter of how and where we met!
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Dec 16 2007, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Laura

You have been the biggest help to me I am indebted to your kindness and time!!!
Okay I have no boarding pass but I do have my passport stamped so I can photocopy that! Otherwise I have a hotel receipt but one that concludes only in my name.. I bought biscuits and chocolates for my better other half and I have that as a receipt and I even have a receipt of the BK meal I had before boarding back to London...... I also have car rental receipt for my last trip. Is this sufficient??


You are most welcome blush.gif
The stamp in your passport is great! good.gif
The car rental receipt is great too cause it shows you were in the US during that particular time.
Of course, back up photo's from that trip will also help support the evidence.
Now, the hotel receipt, it's from a hotel in London or in the U.S.? If it's in the US and it's in your name, that's fantastic!

I think you are fine. Gather up all the information you have, keep it neat and organized. I'm sure you will be fine.

Smiles to you hon
~Laura
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCover letter of how and where we met!
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Dec 16 2007, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hiya thank you for your response, it is greatly appreciated good.gif . Though my biggest worry unsure.gif is what if I don't have the postmarked envelopes for the birthday cards we sent to each other? What if I only have itineraries and photos of us and recent phone records? I used my place of employment to call him (ooops) and he used a call card so we could obviously save money. I explained to my lawyer and he said I wouldn't need to worry as that can be explained.... I really didn't know we had to retain all these little things!! helpsmilie.gif Had we known we would have certainly kept receipts/event tickets etc... how do you think the USCIS will react to our poor evidence?? huh.gif

Thank you thank you and thank you again for your words of knowledge!!!


Hey smile.gif Welcome to VJ! good.gif
What they are looking for is stamps in either passport, copies of boarding passes to each others countries, hotel receipts (if you two stayed at one), car rental agreements, etc. All copies of course.
I did throw in 2 photocopies of cards that Nick and I had sent each other as well as the envelope they came in to show it went through US Post.
I sent a couple of emails as well, only because in them we both talked about the visa process and how exciting we were, etc. etc.
Pictures, emails and phone logs are secondary evidence, they don't PROVE that you have met, however they do show there is a relationship. They are needed for the interview but it doesn't hurt to throw a couple of those in there.

Do either of you have stamps in your passport that you can copy and add in the petition? You said itineraries....that proves that you had travel plans but without the boarding passes it doesn't show you actually got on the plane...do you have even one boarding pass? All you have to prove is that you have met once in the last 2 years. If you've had a few visits, just proving one of those visits will suffice.

Have a look at the Guides here at VJ and read up on other pieces of evidence you can submit.

I wish you all the best in your journey!!!
~Laura
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3, Finally!!!
Good Luck and many congrats!!!!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI have "PROOF" issues that we met.
Pushbrk is right...
Do you guys have any proof of a meeting within the last 2 years?
Best of luck!!!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-14 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about steps for NOA2
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Dec 17 2007, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't understand, I need to have an original copy of my birth certificate? I can send her original copies of the I-129F, but I cannot think of any other originals that I would need.


When you filed your petition, as proof of who you were you either showed them; a copy of your birth certificate *OR* All the pages of your passport including picture and signature page.

Basically, anything you photocopied, you are sending the originals of. Boarding passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, etc. etc. I also suggest NOT sending in your passport if you used that instead of your birth certificate.
If you want, you could order a new birth certificate online (They don't take that long to get) and send that in, instead of another copy of your passport and all it's pages.

If you did use your passport as identification, you could just copy it all again (Including blank pages) and mail that off to her instead of getting a birth certificate.

Good Luck!
~L
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-17 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about steps for NOA2
Yep smile.gif

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 16 December 2007 - 05:40 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date
Great news!
Congratulations!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-17 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian awaiting packet 3
QUOTE (Goldylocks @ Dec 9 2007, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question for you though. I am a Canadian, also living in Edmonton, just starting the K-1 visa process, is Vancouver where they send us for the interview? There is a consulate in Calgary as well. Do they not handle K-1 visas there? Or did you request the Vancouver consulate??



Goldylocks...no, they only process K visas in Vancouver and Montreal.
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~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-09 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian awaiting packet 3
hey smile.gif
I'll try and help.

1) First, if you have no criminal record you can simply go to your local police station and get a police check, they are usually anywhere from 20 to 40 bucks and take about a week to get. Just make sure it's Canada wide. If you have a criminal record, you have to get fingerprints and a police check from the RCMP, this can take several months.

2) You need the long form of your birth certificate. You can order it online.

3) Once you have your medical, a few days later (depending on what doctor you are going to) they will send you your medical package. You cannot open this information. You take the package with you when you move to the states and give it to the POE officer upon entry.

4) Never leave anything blank. Simply write "None" or "N/A"

5) If there is not enough room, write "See Attached" and attach a sheet of paper behind stating what question you are referring to on the form and write in your information there.

Best of luck smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-09 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NAO1 Today
QUOTE (Grid @ Dec 17 2007, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My I-129F was received at CSC on Dec. 12 and I received my NAO1 today, Dec 17. We are on the journey!
Can anyone tell me how to show my timeline on my posts? Thanks


Congratulations!!!
So if you go into "My Controls" at the top
Look on the left and click on "Edit Signature" and just type in whatever you like in there!!!
It will show up under your posts!
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Best of luck to you!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-17 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance forgot to date the g325a (gulp)
write it in good.gif no problem!!
Best of luck to you! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-11 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresof-230i
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What did you file for and what exactly did the document say?
Was it the DS 230?

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 17 December 2007 - 09:33 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-17 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs x-ray required to bring to the interview?
QUOTE (Ben loves Yuki @ Dec 18 2007, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,

I just got my medical report today. And I wonder if I have to bring my x-ray with my when I have my interview at the consulate? Even though the staff at the medical center said the consulate just needs my medical report, I'd like to know if you have to bring it or not?

Also, the staff told me I will have to bring my x-ray with me when I enter the US. And is it hand carry? Thanks and god bless you all!


Hi smile.gif
It's not necessary, I don't think they even check it but many have brought it to the interview just in case. Some have rolled it up and put it in a cardboard sleeve to manage it easier. It's your call.

I don't believe it's necessary for POE either. They want to see your medical package that you get from your medical. If you had any issues with the x-ray, I would bring it for sure.

Good luck and congrats smile.gif
~Laura
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-18 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos as proof of relationship/meeting
QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Dec 18 2007, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Personally, I would get copies from a developer. Yes, name and date them and give a brief description .


Agreed. I would save them to a disk and go to any photo developing place and get them printed out on real picture paper. Write the names in of who is in the picture, the date and where it was taken.
Best of luck! rose.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-18 06:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval notice! : )
Awesome news!!!
Congrats to you!!! smile.gif kicking.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-20 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont waiting time suprise
QUOTE (hadyu @ Dec 20 2007, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nah, we will settle in the USA, likely. It is so hard to predict the future, of course. We both will be doing masters degree in the DC area from September on, and I figure that will embed us in the region for a number of years.

I would love to live in Montreal again. I adore that city. Where will you be living?


New Jersey.
I'm excited. It's crowded but there are some really nice spots.

Best of luck to you!!! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-20 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont waiting time suprise
QUOTE (hadyu @ Dec 20 2007, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Dec 20 2007, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hadyu @ Dec 20 2007, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got it! December 20!


You got your NOA2?
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif


Thanks! We had actually given up and were going to head on up to Toronto..


Well, Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you plan on moving back to Canada later?
Nick and I plan on doing that possibly after I get dual citizenship.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-20 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont waiting time suprise
QUOTE (hadyu @ Dec 20 2007, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got it! December 20!


You got your NOA2?
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-20 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVolunteering
Hey Dawn smile.gif
Check out this thread here.
Lots of helpful information!
Happy Holidays!
~L
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-20 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill this cause an RFE?
Also, I'm assuming you are talking about the I-129F Petition.
You only have to put your birth certificate number if you are a citizen through Naturalization.
Otherwise, you don't need to fill that in, just check "Birth in the US" and put N/A in the other box.
If you weren't born in the U.S. then it's required to give your birth certificate number.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 19 December 2007 - 09:58 AM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-19 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill this cause an RFE?
QUOTE (EnZ @ Dec 19 2007, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All -

I typed on my K-1 application and then realize I forgot to write in my birth certificate number. So I just did it with black pen. Do you think this will cause an RFE?


Not at all, you are fine.
It's perfectly fine to fill something in after if you forgot something. Just as long as it's clear and legible.
Many have done it.
Best of luck!!
~L
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-19 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving in America while awaiting K1
Best of luck Scott!!! good.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-26 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile before divorce finalize?
QUOTE (awu25 @ Dec 15 2007, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kalai&malia @ Dec 15 2007, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To awu25:

It's a good thing that you didn't send out your petition yet. (I assuming you didn't)


No we haven't sent in our petition yet. As a matter of fact we haven't sent it to our lawyer yet. They haven't really done anything except giving us forms to fill so I am hoping I will get my money back Monday.


I hope you do as well!
VJ is a huge source of information, all the information you need to file together on your own. Save yourself the money.
I was married as well, I waited for my divorce to be finalized, got the divorce certificate, copied it and put it in our petition and mailed it off.

If you have a straight forward case, you guys can totally do it on your own.
Check out the Guides. They can help you a lot.

Best of luck to you!!! smile.gif
~L
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-12-16 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresASK FOR REQUIREMENTS K1 VISA
Good luck to you! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-02 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot engaged before married
QUOTE (mox @ Jan 2 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 2 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please don't feel stupid!!!
Congratulations to you smile.gif

Welcome back stranger! biggrin.gif kicking.gif


Thanks my friend!!!!!
It's good to be back.
I have a long email to write you, I'll do it as soon as I get home from work tonight smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-02 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot engaged before married
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Jan 2 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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hahaha!! helpsmilie.gif I feel so silly I feel like crying.gif Thank you for answering my dumb question good.gif good.gif I should take a chill pill.


Please don't feel stupid!!!
Congratulations to you smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-02 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvanced Parole
Hi smile.gif
When the foreign fiance enters the states using the K1 visa and applies for AOS (Adjustment of Status) and EAD (Work Authorization) at the same time they apply for Advanced Parole.

Advanced Parole allows the foreign husband/wife to travel outside the united states after marriage but before receiving a green card.

They can leave the states at any time but they will be denied re-entry without AP or a green card.

Usually AP is received within 90 days of filing for AOS. Sometimes sooner, sometimes later.

You won't be able to return home to her home country until she has that document or you will have to start over with a spousal visa, either the K3 or CR-1.

Best of luck! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-02 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures??????????????? overstay in us ?????????????
QUOTE (ilovemaya @ Jan 3 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh yeah, i may be just blind..but.. whistling.gif where do i find this waiver forum? blush.gif


Here ya go! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-03 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures??????????????? overstay in us ?????????????
QUOTE (ilovemaya @ Jan 3 2008, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well i stayed in us 4years, but first 6mts i was there on visitors visa, which i extended for another 6mts, so one year i was good, it is the 3 years i was not then..(:


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All you can do is apply and be honest. You will be denied though. Then you'll have to file a waiver. Again, the assistance of a good immigration lawyer would be a huge help to you.
Hugs.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-03 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures??????????????? overstay in us ?????????????
QUOTE (ilovemaya @ Jan 3 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helpsmilie.gif ok, ppl...so i overstayed in us (3years)


3 years or 4?
You stated in your last post that you overstayed for 4 years.

How were you in the states before? Were you there illegally or on a visa waiver program.
You can file but you will most likely be denied. You can then file a waiver. I suggest consulting a lawyer for help with that.
Best of luck.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-03 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate of fiance
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 3 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it is not needed for the initial I-129F filing.


It's not needed, but people have gotten an RFE for not including it. I put mine in there just to be safe wink.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-03 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate of fiance
Welcome to VJ
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It is not required to include the beneficiaries birth certificate into the initial K1 package but some people have received an RFE (request further evidence) for not including it. If you receive an RFE for not having it in there, you'll have to get that document and send it off to the USCIS.
Mostly, it is needed for the interview.

Good Luck smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-03 10:55:00