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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot married, the 90 days expired
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 26 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Both your posts contain misinformation. Since know you're "not sure", why not refrain from the errant speculation.

There is no legal way for this poster to stay unless she marries the petitioner but there is a legal path after the marriage. Unless she can successfully claim abuse, she'll remain illegal and already has sufficient overstay to be banned from future US entry for 10 years.


Nothing contains misinformation.
I did a search, I found the information and corrected myself and gave the poster options.
Get off your high horse..AS USUAL.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-01-26 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot married, the 90 days expired
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Jan 26 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds like you volunteered to be held prisioner...no job, no driving, no nothing.

If you leave the country, dont plan on coming back, as they will not admit you.


Exactly, I think the best bet would be returning home and trying to file for another K1 visa...a waiver will be needed.
If you do get approved and enter again, make sure you marry within the 90 days.
I don't know what your fiance was expecting to happen....
How unfortunate sad.gif

*Correction*
I just looked up an earlier thread Here by a person with a similar situation.
The advice given to her was this:

You need to file I-130 in conjunction with the I-485. The AOS will be based on the I-130 petition rather than the K-1. This situation is not unheard of and the procedure to file the I-130 in this situation is explained on the USCIS website.

This is of course, after you and your fiance marry.
If he is unwilling to marry you, you'll have to go home.

It's even on VJ's FAQ:
6.13)...What happens if we do not get married within the 90 day validity of the K1 visa?
A..In this case, you can no longer file for Adjustment of Status based on being a K1.You will have to submit an I-130 relative petition along with the I-485 and all the other paperwork to the local USCIS (INS) office. You may have to have another medical exam, and you will need to be prepared to answer questions about why you did not get married within 90 days. In effect, you will have become an out-of-status alien who is adjusting status based on marriage to a US Citizen.

I don't think going home would be the best option at this point. There are other ways.
Talk to an immigration lawyer if possible because even if you get married, file for the I-130 in conjunction with your AOS petition, you still could be denied.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 26 January 2009 - 12:23 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-01-26 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot married, the 90 days expired
Wow...what a crazy situation.

I'm afraid not marrying within the 90 days as per required of the K1 visa has put you into a mess.
See, now you are illegal in the United States...you have no status and you didn't fulfill the requirements of the visa you entered on.
Even if you got married now and filed for AOS, your case would probably be denied, I'm not sure on that one.
You may want to consult a lawyer.

I wouldn't advise just staying there. You can't do anything. You can't work, travel outside the country, you are basically there illegally at this point.
If you do return back home, you'll have to start all over with another K1 or if you do end up getting married, a K3 and I know you'll have to file a waiver and possibly be denied sad.gif

If your fiance wants you two to be together and have a life, you need to act on this quickly.

I'm sure someone else will have more advice for you.
Best of luck to you.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 26 January 2009 - 12:08 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-01-26 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe requirement of seeing eachother hasn't happened yet!!
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Jan 26 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's even more stringent than what is posted. A note from a doctor aint gonna do it. You need to be on kidney dialysis, or hooked to a machine.

Also, the religious exception exists, but there is no religion on the face of the earth that I know of that doesnt allow for meeting before getting married. Might be some tribe in the Amazon jungle, but not in any part of the first and third worlds.


I know, it's super hard.....pretty much impossible.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-01-26 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe requirement of seeing eachother hasn't happened yet!!
QUOTE (crazy.about.shada @ Jan 26 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!! Not even one person encourages us to start with that. It seems that you are all sure that they won't approve the petition, will they?!! Can't I just say that we hadn't met because I was denied a visa.

Anyways, I think that meeting in a neutral country is the best thing to do. In that case, I will need to keep some photos for us and copies of our tickets maybe. Anything else?!!

Any other opinions, please.


This is not about opinion, this is about fact.
They will NOT approve your petition unless you have met in person, case closed.
Do you think they will just waive it because your fiance doesn't want to get on a plane?
If they were that lax with the rules, people wouldn't have to fight this hard to be together.
The only way you'll get approved without meeting is if you have signed documentation from a doctor stating there is a medical reason as to why she can't get on a plane or, some religious documentation that states it's against your beliefs to meet before marriage.

That's it...end of story.

I'm not meaning to be blunt, but that's the reality of this situation.
Get her to swallow her fear or whatever it is, get on a plane and file the papers after the meeting.
I wish you both all the best.


~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-01-26 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath of Fiancee
This hit home so much as my mom has the same thing.
I offer you my deepest sympathy.
I wish for you healing and peace during this sad sad time.

RIP Ally rose.gif

Take care. heart.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-02-05 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSO was arrested,now what?
QUOTE (yaadgal @ Feb 8 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My SO , who i am in the process of filing K1 for,was recently arrested for getting in a fight. He got into an altercation with a drunk on the street who shoved him, and attempted to cut him in line at an ATM. The two got in a shoving match, and my SO popped him in the face.( Believe me, i have already ripped him a new one) that he could have simply walked away, let it go whatever but he didnt initially. Well suffice to say the guy got into the ATM booth and then held the door and said you cant use it at all to my SO, so my SO then decided to walk to another one, as he was walking away the guy came at him from behind i guess to continue the fight and my SO turned around, as they were fighting my SO pulled out his can opener on his key ring and poked/stabbed the guy 3 times, drawing blood. Well anyway the amusing thing about this situation( as if there was one...NOT) is that these two geniuses ( my SO and his attacker) were across the street from the police station, so suffice to say police came out arrested both of them, saw only one was bleeding, got the story from the drunk that my SO stabbed him, they sent him( drunk guy) to the hospital and my SO to a warm and cozy jail cell for the night, fortunately said SO's brothers were able to bail him out. He now has a court date on March 5 to deal with the case. My question is, if he is charged he was told he could face 3months in jail, how would this affect us getting approved for a visa, if it shows up on his police certificate????? Just another set back in the journey of visa, which has become my life. All input is appreciated!!!


By that sentence it would seem he is the beneficiary.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-02-08 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinding an acceptable excuse (LIE) so that i can escape work for a month ............. HELP
QUOTE (Kirsten UK @ Feb 5 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I made a suggestion, I didn't tell her, I could have suggested she jump off a cliff to get out of work for a month...I doubt she would have done it...mind you, it would probably do the trick. Get off your high horse.


LOLOL Are you flipping serious?!?!?!

Just. Plain. Wrong.

Yeah, you made a suggestion alright, a suggestion to LIE. Smooth move. wacko.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-02-05 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (Drew and Tik @ Oct 25 2007, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does everyone on VJ play World of Warcraft? Haha

PS - 70 Blood Elf Paladin, but account on hold no0pb.gif



I do I do!!!
68 Shadow Priest wink.gif
I hate patching...my new computer with vista blows and I have to upload it in safe mode.....bummer.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 25 October 2007 - 12:54 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-25 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (tmma @ Oct 24 2007, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No one ( especially me) asked for nor wanted an apology.
I am of the opinion that when you take the time to post and add to a discussion ( especially one as emotive as this)-then the OP at least deserves an honest and sincere opinion based on the reading of his post, in it's entirety- that's all.
That's what I did-read the OP's post in it's entirety-read L+N's reply and gave my honest opinion on both.
L+N are entitled to their opinion, so am I, no apologies needed by anyone to anyone; I was honestly intrigued by the change of heart; and commented which is just as much my right as theirs for posting it in the first place....



Thanks TMMA...but I felt the need to apologize.
I should have been honest from the start and I'll admit, I skimmed the topic..I read most of it but just felt so bad. I figured the OP must be going through a rough time and probably has been dealing with enough #######...so I was just polite and kept my mouth shut and made the comment that I did.

Then, after thinking about it for awhile and seeing others comments that reflected my own thoughts inside, I felt the need to go back and express my true feelings, as I'm entitled to. It wasn't done with mean intent.....

Have a good day.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-24 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (tmma @ Oct 23 2007, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tmma @ Oct 23 2007, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good advice good.gif

You admittadly didn't read the post.......So this was completely insincere?

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wahenie19 @ Oct 23 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think Seattle2Cebu has plenty things missing in their thought/logic process. You make it sound as is if your fiance is a complete stranger. Your advice to step back and look at the situation for what is for is a step you do before you even start your K-1 process, in fact its something you do before you propose to this person. This thing with a keylogger? How horrible is that advice? Those types of things are only good to protect your kids, they are not meant for your equal, or at least the person who is suppose to be your equal. It does not matter what part of the world you live, except for arranged marriages, that you should always get to know the person before you propose and if you're still filling iffy afterwards then maybe its not such a great idea to get engaged to be married, that is only common sense.


I replied "Good Advice" because I felt bad for the OP, sigh, I was just being polite, I need to really watch what I'm saying.....I agree with your statement Wahenie19....I actually didn't even see the key logger part of the post until after I had posted and then I was like wacko.gif

I just found it so sad that someone would have to go to those lengths after they have already made such a commitment to the one they love and supposedly loves them back. It's good advice to someone who doubts the person they love so much but if that's where the relationship is...beyond sad....how can you possibly even commit to someone when you know so little about them???

The OP must have gone through something bad to be inspired to write this.

sad.gif

Even though your " Good Advice" back up of the OP is ill advised in IMO--at least "own" your words.....Back peddling with the tide/ bandwagon and explaining yourself away shows weakness.

To the OP I think you are completely out of line. The K-1 is NOT a get to know/trust you visa. You have already stated to USCIS that you intend to marry this person. The K-1 is not granted in order for you to spy and make sure.....It's an abuse of the system and your future wife's right to privacy.


Sorry for showing "weakness" I was just trying to be kind.
sheesh.


Then why did you stop " being kind" to just jump on the bandwagon when the tide turned?
There's kindness in honesty & sincerity too.


I agree with you. I made a mistake.

Honestly, the post made me uncomfortable and when I saw other people stating their true feelings, I felt like I should too.

I'm sorry.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-23 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (tmma @ Oct 23 2007, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good advice good.gif

You admittadly didn't read the post.......So this was completely insincere?

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wahenie19 @ Oct 23 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think Seattle2Cebu has plenty things missing in their thought/logic process. You make it sound as is if your fiance is a complete stranger. Your advice to step back and look at the situation for what is for is a step you do before you even start your K-1 process, in fact its something you do before you propose to this person. This thing with a keylogger? How horrible is that advice? Those types of things are only good to protect your kids, they are not meant for your equal, or at least the person who is suppose to be your equal. It does not matter what part of the world you live, except for arranged marriages, that you should always get to know the person before you propose and if you're still filling iffy afterwards then maybe its not such a great idea to get engaged to be married, that is only common sense.


I replied "Good Advice" because I felt bad for the OP, sigh, I was just being polite, I need to really watch what I'm saying.....I agree with your statement Wahenie19....I actually didn't even see the key logger part of the post until after I had posted and then I was like wacko.gif

I just found it so sad that someone would have to go to those lengths after they have already made such a commitment to the one they love and supposedly loves them back. It's good advice to someone who doubts the person they love so much but if that's where the relationship is...beyond sad....how can you possibly even commit to someone when you know so little about them???

The OP must have gone through something bad to be inspired to write this.

sad.gif

Even though your " Good Advice" back up of the OP is ill advised in IMO--at least "own" your words.....Back peddling with the tide/ bandwagon and explaining yourself away shows weakness.

To the OP I think you are completely out of line. The K-1 is NOT a get to know/trust you visa. You have already stated to USCIS that you intend to marry this person. The K-1 is not granted in order for you to spy and make sure.....It's an abuse of the system and your future wife's right to privacy.


Sorry for showing "weakness" I was just trying to be kind. I'm not "going with the tide" either....I just feel bad about the whole situation.
Sheesh.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 23 October 2007 - 09:45 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-23 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (wahenie19 @ Oct 23 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think Seattle2Cebu has plenty things missing in their thought/logic process. You make it sound as is if your fiance is a complete stranger. Your advice to step back and look at the situation for what is for is a step you do before you even start your K-1 process, in fact its something you do before you propose to this person. This thing with a keylogger? How horrible is that advice? Those types of things are only good to protect your kids, they are not meant for your equal, or at least the person who is suppose to be your equal. It does not matter what part of the world you live, except for arranged marriages, that you should always get to know the person before you propose and if you're still filling iffy afterwards then maybe its not such a great idea to get engaged to be married, that is only common sense.


I replied "Good Advice" because I felt bad for the OP, sigh, I was just being polite, I need to really watch what I'm saying.....I agree with your statement Wahenie19....I actually didn't even see the key logger part of the post until after I had posted and then I was like wacko.gif

I just found it so sad that someone would have to go to those lengths after they have already made such a commitment to the one they love and supposedly loves them back. It's good advice to someone who doubts the person they love so much but if that's where the relationship is...beyond sad....how can you possibly even commit to someone when you know so little about them???

The OP must have gone through something bad to be inspired to write this.

sad.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-23 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
Good advice good.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2007-10-23 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCosts of K-1, K-3, DCF or IR1/CR1
QUOTE (Saigon Bill @ Mar 27 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry, I can see from these replies that it seems as if people are focusing on K-1 only -- it certainly is good to now get more detailed ideas of what K-1's costs are (broken down) -- really good. What I'm mainly interested in finding out is how the other routes compare in terms of costs. Now with this info about K-1's costs, I have a good starting point, of course. I saw it mentioned that DCF and IR1 are both less expensive, but about how much less expensive? And that K-3 is more expensive (and yes, about how much more?)

THANKS!


This is after all the K1 forum...possibly posting the question in each of the other forums..asking how much the process has cost people going through the K3, DCF, etc etc. will give you a better insight.
Unless you are lucky and get someone who knows off hand the costs of all the different visas.

Good luck! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-27 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCosts of K-1, K-3, DCF or IR1/CR1
QUOTE (kid brooklyn @ Mar 27 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
$3000 is high. The k-1 itself is under $1000. The AOS after the fiancee comes to the US is somewhat expensive ($1010).

Here are the k-1 fees:
k-1 filing $455
document fees (some countries charge for police certificates, birth certificates, etc etc)
medical $100
visa interview $131
visa delivery fee?


The medical is more than 100 dollars..the lowest I've seen is $180.00
There are also the other expenses in between...photocopies, mailing, passport pictures, traveling to the interview, to the medical, etc. etc. etc.
It adds up quickly and is probably a little more than $1000.00
Then add on the AOS and you are looking at $2500.00 and up.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-27 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I marry and stay while on a tourist visa?
lol it's been a long day, I just read your question over again...

You can't be married while on a K1, as a K1 is a fiance visa.

You could go over and marry her and file for a K3 but you would have to go home to Australia to do the medical and the interview for the K3 spousal visa.

You have to legally enter the country on a visa...you can't just come over, marry and stay...pre-planned.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-06-30 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I marry and stay while on a tourist visa?

Since you have already just stated what your plans are (marrying and staying) that's fraud.

If you were to go over, just visiting and had no intention of getting married, it just sort of happened, then you could do that...but since this is premeditated, it's fraud.

You would be moving all your stuff over, quitting your job, planning it all before hand...not good and you could be facing a 10 year ban or worse.

I suggest you file the K1 and do it the legal way...or you could come over for a visit, get married then return home and file a spousal visa. I wouldn't risk your relationship and the chance to be with the love of your life just to save a few months of your life. Compared to the rest of your lives together, it's such a small amount of time to wait.


Best of luck to you!
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-06-30 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa approved - only one document needed for stamp
Wow, I have never ever heard of this before.
Hmmm...
If that's what they are asking and you have a joint bank account, show them the paperwork.

Odd...very odd.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2009-07-24 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate number
You don't have to provide that information if your fiance was born in the U.S. you simply put an X beside "Birth in the U.S." and leave the rest.
Check out the example form Here.
Adding that information is for people who became citizens through naturalization.
If your fiance wasn't born in the U.S. I'm not quite sure....I'm sure someone will have more information for you.
Best of luck!! smile.gif

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 27 March 2008 - 12:29 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-27 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of intent/ Statment of intent to marry
QUOTE (rick&gaye @ Jan 20 2008, 05:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (notebook @ Jan 19 2008, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...then of course the most important is to get it notarized.good luck and god bless you..=)


Notarized??? is it really necessary for the letter of intent to be notarized? I just mailed my letter of intent and G-325A form to my fiance (petitioner). I signed it but that was it. i didn't bother to have it notarized since i have not seen anything in the I-129F instructions that specified submitting a notarized letter of intent. Even the sample here in VJ did not suggest anything of the sort sad.gif ... or did i just miss that part completely?.. now im getting worried sad.gif


This is false.
You do not need to get the letter(s) of intent notarized.
Best of luck to you! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-20 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much money can my fiancé bring to the US?
QUOTE (minnietheminx @ Jan 12 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (one love @ Jan 12 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i think like 5000 but has to ahve some kinda form to fill out


Anyone entering the States can bring in $10,000 without declaring it. If it is over this amount, then your fiance must declare it (fill out some kind of forms at customs) and pay some sort of tax duty depending on total amount.


Yep good.gif Anything above 10,000 must be declared.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-01-12 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa / Attorneys
QUOTE (william_wallace @ May 12 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ May 12 2008, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
People actually have the last name "Knickerbocker" ???
woah. blink.gif


I'm sure his knickers have been in a twist a few times lol.


All I keep thinking about is that kids song...
"Hey Mr. Knickerbocker boppidy bop, I like the way you boppidy bop"

laughing.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-05-12 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa / Attorneys
People actually have the last name "Knickerbocker" ???
woah. blink.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-05-12 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 12 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 12 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Apr 12 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am quite confused...I didn't think you could be denied with a K1. blink.gif


Well apparently you can, I have yet to hear of it happening however.


Just did a search of VJ and google and can't find one story of someone being denied entry with a K1 in their passport.
I hope it's not true...that would really suck.


Yeah! I must have made it up just to scare everybody here! wacko.gif

Look on the POE reviews.

Believe it or not... CBP can deny the entry of any alien on ANY type of visa. You can google the CPB website if you want.


I'm not saying you made it up, let alone intend to scare people....I'm just saying I haven't seen any...
It's sad that it's happened.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 12 April 2008 - 07:10 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-12 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Apr 12 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am quite confused...I didn't think you could be denied with a K1. blink.gif


Well apparently you can, I have yet to hear of it happening however.


Just did a search of VJ and google and can't find one story of someone being denied entry with a K1 in their passport.
I hope it's not true...that would really suck.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-12 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Processing in 2-3 months???
I know it's weird...Vermont is working at record pace but seems to be going completely out of order.
We got our NOA2 on Monday, we filed December 2007 as well.
There are people from well before us still waiting and people from January who have already been approved.
It's very odd....
California is quite behind, 3 months slower than Vermont.
It's frustrating and weird.
Hang in there...you are still well under the time frame of being approved. We were expecting a 6 month wait as well, I was shocked to be approved in 3.
Stay strong...your day will come! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-08 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis 2weeks meeting in person enough?
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Apr 14 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
IT just says aslong as you have met, but two weeks isnt all that long and i think some embassys do expect more its just kinda hard to know how they will feel. Maybe talk to others that will be going thru that embassy and see how they handle things there, i doubt the place of meeting would matter except for some also again they like to know that you met with the family etc


True.
2 weeks isn't a lot but perhaps if you show enough evidence of a bona fide relationship, it will be enough.
People have been approved and gotten visas with just a one time meeting.
I would post in your regional forum and talk to others who have gone through the same consulate.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-14 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis 2weeks meeting in person enough?
As long as you have met in person within 2 years prior to filing, you are fine.
Best of luck smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-14 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat the purpose of K1

Well...
There are many reasons people choose a K1 over a spousal visa.

Nick and I for example, did not want to live apart while we were married. Our first married year living in different countries? No thanks.

Also, the K1 is generally faster than the spousal visas so that's another plus.

Thirdly, you don't need to have a huge wedding so for some people the 90 days after entry was more than enough time. Don't forget, you have 6 months from the time you get the visa to enter the country, so you could use that time to plan a huge wedding if so desired.

I agree that the not leaving until you have AP or a green card part does suck..it's stupid really but whatever, that's the rules.

smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-14 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried
You sent it to the right center.
Click here.
Indiana goes to California.

I'm not quite sure on your second question....I'm sure someone will be able to answer you.
Best of luck!!! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-15 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThinking about applying for a K1 Visa
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Mar 15 2008, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, but he's said that the wedding in Sydney would be purely ceremonial, no legal stuff... in which case, OP, you don't have a problem... theoretically wink.gif
(by which all I mean is, you will have complied with the law, and still be legally unmarried when your fiancée gets to the States, but you COULD still have a problem proving that... when there's doubt, the onus is on you to prove what you say is true, and as many before me have said: it's a damn sight easier to prove you ARE married than to prove you're not wink.gif )


Ah! I missed this crucial part!!! wink.gif
You are fine!!! smile.gif
Best of luck
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-15 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThinking about applying for a K1 Visa
Welcome to VJ!!!
Congrats on meeting the love of your life and for bravely taking this step together!!! smile.gif

I can't answer your first question as I don't know that information, but I'm sure someone here will!!!
I think she'll need to go to South Korea for her interview though.

The K1 visa must be used within 6 months of receiving it. Once you enter on the K1 visa, you have to get married within 90 days.

You cannot get married in Australia and then fly over using the K1. The K1 is a fiance visa, at point of entry she wouldn't be your fiance but your wife and would need a spousal visa, they would deny her entry.

You can file for the K1, have her come here using it and then get married within 90 days. After you get married, you file for Adjustment of Status and at the same time you file for EAD (work authorization) and Advanced Parole, AP allows her to travel outside the country before she has her green card. So you could then go back to Australia and have another ceremony.
Do not leave until she either has her AP document or green card in hand, she would be refused entry when you return.

OR

You could get married in Australia and file for a spousal visa and enter using that and forget about the K1 Fiance visa.

Best of luck!!! smile.gif

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 15 March 2008 - 04:44 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-03-15 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
*waves*
Early December filer still waiting from VSC...they don't go in order and now I know first hand what it feels like.
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-02-28 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfew questions about G-325
QUOTE (P&K @ Apr 17 2008, 06:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually, since this thread has already been started, I got a question too...

At the bottom of the G-325A (which I'm assuming both petitioner AND beneficiary have to fill out), there's a big black box that says:

APPLICANT: Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

If the Petitioner is a USC, and the Beneficiary does not have an Alien Registration Number, does this still need to be filled out?


You would fill in all the information possible (Your name, etc) in that box but under the Alien Registration Number just put the word "NONE"
Click Here for VJ's page with example forms of the different files needed.
The G325A is there, it's filled in showing what to write.....huge help! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-17 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfew questions about G-325
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 16 2008, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question 1- In the G- 325 form, it asks for the last 5 years residence and 5 years employment. Do i just fill in the last 5 years or do i need to go beyond those years? Going by the VJ guides it says fill in all my employment and all my residence

Question 2 - Its asks for my parents residence. Do i put there last residence or do i say deceased? ( And dont say cemetry lol )


On the G325 it's the last 5 years only.

Yes, you can put deceased.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 16 April 2008 - 05:30 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-16 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 16 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, i'm resurrecting this post from the depths of the VJ servers to let you all know that we have filed our petition!

When I first posted back in September the road ahead looked quite daunting. So many of you responded to my posts and questions and I knew right away this place would be a lifeline for us! I've learned a lot in these 7 months! My divorce was FINALLY final on Monday and we sent the petition overnight on Tuesday! It was signed for by Paul Novak today at 1:15!

It's been such a long road for us already but we persevered and now we are on to the next chapter. Thank you all for your help and support to get us to this point! It means all the difference in the world to have the support to not only do this right but also just to know we are not alone.

Thanks again.


Congratulations!!!
I hope your journey is quick and simple as possible!!!

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 16 April 2008 - 04:42 PM.

~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-16 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll documents sent
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 18 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, when i write my name on the back of the passport photo's, should this be done with black ink or pencil?

Thanks


I'd use blue ink
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-18 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or K-3?
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Apr 18 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They just need to get married and then adjust status. No need to leave the country and apply for K1 or K3. good.gif

Edited to add: I think I'm right about this but someone with more knowledge may prove me wrong!


You are correct! smile.gif
Since there was no intent to marry and immigrate upon entry, they are fine to go ahead and get married and just file for AOS.

It's all about intent upon entry.
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~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-18 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's the best option?
QUOTE (risk13rml @ Apr 18 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
His K1 visa is actually expiring on April 25th ;-( I talked to Us Embassy in Manila if the visa could be reissued after it expires and not used at all. I was told that it could be reissued but there's no guarantee. So we thought it's better to use the fiance visa and get married while he's here in the states and then he goes back to the Philippines. While finishing his project, I'll petition him for spouse visa. I know it's such a waste but I wish the project could wait but it has a deadline. I'm trying to understand his situation and don't want him to choose between me and his project but it's really tough. But the question is that will we enounter some problems later on when I apply for the spouse visa?


Wow, that is really really sad.
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I'm very sorry.
There's no one there that can finish the project? He's planning on moving to the United States, there is no way he can get out of it?

I don't think you'll have problems but I'm not too familiar with K3 visas...you may want to post in that forum to get a better understanding of the situation.
Sorry again.
Best of luck! smile.gif
~Laura and Nick~FemaleCanada2008-04-18 21:00:00