biggish data

7 months with no response.

QUOTE (Angie Y Shane @ Jan 15 2008, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I received the second letter over the weekend and have not been able to post a reply to my situation. My Senator received a reply from the USCIS in regards to my petition. It almost seems I'm in some administration process. This is absolutely nuts.

Could anyone please read my response back and give there advise as to what further back ground checks they may be referring to?

My case is now going on 8 months this coming week with no decision. I need the best positive advise at this moment.

Aww hon I'm sorry

It seems that your case is still in background checks.
I really don't know what takes so long to find out about someone's background...honestly.
The second letter I couldn't read very well.
I really hope you get an approval soon

Hugs

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-01-15 23:05:00

Visa granted!!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!

Congratulations

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-02-10 18:24:00

Interview Visa

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-02-19 11:50:00

Uscis has been the end of us

I'm sorry

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-02-18 23:44:00

Question about CR-1 being approved.

Maybe 10 years ago. Now, I highly highly doubt it.
You never know though.
Good luck!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-02-21 09:00:00

CR-1 interview

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-02-15 20:31:00

VISA DENIED IN PERU HELP ME!! CONFUSED

QUOTE (Martin11581 @ Jan 8 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

ANY UPDATES ON YOUR CASE??

I'm afraid we may never find out. This person hasn't logged on in over a year.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-01-09 11:47:00

both petitions approved

Wonderful news!!!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2008-03-12 13:05:00

QUOTE

I sent 2 pics of each because I HAD them. The I-129F instructions say "a photo" for petitioner and "a photo" for benefitiary. ~Laura and Nick~ has a lawyer telling him/her that 2 are needed for each. I believe that is what was required in the past, but not anymore. For safety, it should not hurt things to send in 2 pics for each.

Cool...thanks for clearing that up, I was wondering too. We'll be sending the lawyer two as that is what he requested.
BTW....I'm Laura..I'll probably be the only one posting under this account...lol
Nick isn't too in to message boards.
Hugs
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-09-30 20:11:00

After reading this websites outline..I see why you are required to have two copies....

"IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence."

So...I think you guys are ok with sending in the one copy....but you may need a second in case.
~Laura

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 30 September 2007 - 07:37 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-09-30 19:36:00

QUOTE

hi there...we are about to send our application in two weeks....and i just want to make clarification why you sent 2 pictures for you and your fiancee? coz in guide that you can read here..it only state that you need one passport size photo for each....i sent already all the documents he needed from me for the application and that include one photo only....please confirm...thank you so much....

cheecks

I have read (including the start up kit from our lawyer) that you need 2 photo's EACH..one of you and one of your fiance.

"You and your fiance must each take passport type photographs for
submission with the USCIS petition. We need two photographs from you and two from your fiance for the
USCIS petition."
~Laura

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 30 September 2007 - 07:25 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-09-30 19:25:00

QUOTE (CL79 @ Sep 30 2007, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (rouguewave @ Sep 30 2007, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (KateandNik @ Sep 30 2007, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Everyone! As the subject states, I'm going to mail my application tomorrow and I just wanted to double check and make sure I have everything I need... As you all know, this is very stressful!!!

Ok, so here goes...

Check for 455.00$
Cover letter stating the contents of the packet and what the submission is for
I-129F form (signed and dated, quadruple checked for accuracy)
Supplement to I-129F for question #18 (labeled with question #, question, signed and dated)
Copy of USC Passport to show citizenship
Letter of intent to marry from me and my fiance (signed and dated)
G-325A (all 4 sheets) and supplement for USC (signed and dated)
2 passport style photos for USC (labeled on the back with my name) in plastic baggie labeled "Photo of *name*" stapled to a piece of paper tabbed "Photo of USC"
G-325A for beneficiary and 2 passport style photos (same as for USC)
Evidence of Meeting:
Copy of USC passport with entry and exit stamps labeled with little post-it flags
Internet trip itinerary, copies of flight tickets before use, copies of boarding pass stubs and baggage claim tickets for flight
Certificate from the police depeartment in Macedonia stating I stayed at my fiance's address from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY
Receipts from ATM withdrawals, purchases, and bank statements from a credit card showing purchases in Macedonia
Train tickets for both of us for a day trip to a different city
Additional "for good measure" information:
Screenshots from email lists showing dates of messages both from USC and beneficiary
Telephone call log
Flight Itinerary for future trip to Macedonia for December/January
8 Pictures of us with his family and in front of various landmarks (the American Embassy in Skopje, etc.)

Ok, what do you guys think? Did I forget something? Should I take out something? All opinions appreciated!!!

God Bless,
Kate

Have you identified (by name) the people in the pics?
Have you explained how you met thoroughly so the beaurecrats can understand? (I don't recall if this is Q#18)
Did you make copy of ALL pages of US Passport (vice just "important" ones)?
Have you made EXACT copies of the package as you will send it to the USCIS (I made 3).

Some of these are picky, but they are things that I went back and brushed up on, because when I looked at my pkg a second time I thought I should. A recommendation about sending the material is to send it both registered and return-receipt requested. Unless you send it "Express Mail" which accomplishes the same thing. The point is to make sure that you get back documented confirmation from Post Office that they delivered to USCIS. With the delays that are happening in processing NOA1s, it seems this is critical these days so that you can relax a little knowing that its "in the building" even if you don't get confirmation from USCIS about this.

Also, you mentioned "check" but just to be clear, is this a personal check that you can tell (from your bank) when its been cleared? This is another item that people have had problems with on the Forum. They send money orders that can't be tracked, so they get no confirmation from USCIS until they receive NOA1. Its not mandatory, just helps the stress level, I think.

With the copies, I made multiple and sent one off (immediately) to honey ko so that she'd be able to see what it looks like. Of course, its subject to RFE (none yet) and she will need originals of all materials when she goes for interview. But it helped us during our discussions about what's going on and at times when she had to deal with situations regarding her kids.

Does the USC really need to copy ALL pages of the passport at this stage? I thought just the page with the entry stamp to his fiancee's country or the third country is required.

My fiance is about to send off the petition now and I thought we only need one passport style photograph for each of us instead of two? Okay now I am confused.

Cheers....

Here is what it says in our starter kit from our immigration lawyer about the passport and passport type photographs:

"You must send us a photocopy of several pages of your passport:
page 1 (showing your signature), page 2 (showing your photo and
citizenship data), and the page(s) where your passport was stamped upon
entering USA (and any other country where you have met Laura)."

"You and Laura must each take passport type photographs for
submission with the USCIS petition.
We recommend that Laura find a local professional company to take the
pictures. We need two photographs from you and two from Laura for the
USCIS petition."

Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!
~Laura

Edited by LauraLee, 30 September 2007 - 04:36 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-09-30 16:34:00

Visa in hand:)

Congratulations!!!!
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-01 15:53:00

Two questions about K1 requirements

[quote

Could you point me in the direction of info about a co-sponsor? Again I have looked but not really found anything that explained it completely.

Thanks for your help!
[/quote]

Hi

So from what I've been reading, I don't think it matters if he can support himself financially or not. You are responsible for him...you are his sponsor. If you don't meet the requirements, you can have a co-sponsor.

I found this link:
Sponsor Info

Key Points:
"IF the foreign spouse has LIVED IN
THE HOUSEHOLD of the U.S. spouse for at least 6 months, then his/her income CAN be counted. There are
NO situations involving fiance visa in which foreign spouse's income can be counted, as far as I know, when
interviewing for the fiance visa or when filing adjustment of status within 6 months of arrival in the US."

"The US fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but may have a co-sponsor. If there is a co-sponsor, both the
US fiance and the co-sponsor will EACH have to fill out the affidavit I-134 or I-864 and EACH will have to provide
supporting documentation."
Good luck

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 01 October 2007 - 11:18 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-01 23:14:00

Two questions about K1 requirements

QUOTE (dutchluv @ Oct 1 2007, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

First, on the proof of support front I am not sure what to do. I am not working while I go to school and live off of financial aid and loans, my boyfriend though will be traveling to the US with plenty of money on which to support himself until he finds a job. Will the fact that I personally wouldn't be capable of supporting him matter if he can do it himself until he is eligible to work?

For your first question...I believe you'll need to get a co-sponsor or sponsor to help you...I don't think they will take your word on him simply having "plenty of money" to support himself...
I don't know about the second question....I'm sure someone on these awesome boards will though

~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-01 22:17:00

Question about living address on the I-129F

QUOTE (Krikit @ Oct 2 2007, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Laura. You put down the current address of where he lives. You'll have plenty of opportunities during the process to change it.

Sorry I don't know the G-28 info. I don't even know what that is.

Thanks Krikit!
I didn't know either..if you look on the example of the I-129F form..it's in the top box where the USCIS must fill out and at the bottom where he signs his name....
Someone else said that you get that when you have a lawyer...hmm..?
Hugs
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-02 15:57:00

Question about living address on the I-129F

Hey people!
So I've been really reading all the info needed to file for the K-1 ourselves....(we were thinking of hiring a lawyer but I think we can do it on our own)
Anyway...

Just two questions:

On the I-129F application it asks the address the fiance (me) will be living in the states...Problem:
My honey still lives with his folks..we are planning on filing within the next few months and he doesn't and won't have his own place until well after we file...
What address do we put down here??? His parents???

Also how does Nick find out his G-28 ID Number? It asks for it at the bottom of the form.

Thanks!
~Laura

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 01 October 2007 - 10:14 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-01 22:13:00

Passport Question

Thanks a lot guys...sorry for all the questions

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-02 20:21:00

Passport Question

So just wondering..I've been down to the states like 4 times since I got my new passport in January 07 and they only stamped it once...my June 21st trip.
Will this matter when I'm photocopying the pages of my passport for evidence and I don't have stamps for those dates? I have the boarding passes from all the visits, just not the stamps in my passport pages...so I'm just wondering.

Sigh, why can't they stamp them every time?

I'm going on Friday (2 days!!!!) they better stamp it!!!!

Thanks
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-02 16:08:00

one last christmas - well for a few years anyway

You are right...
You have up until 6 months to use the visa to enter the U.S. from the time it's issued....
Once she enters the U.S. you must be married within 90 days.
Hugs
Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-03 14:19:00

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 5 2007, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I took what you wrote, "literally" because that's what your intended audience is most likely to do. Please bear that in mind when posting. If your meaning isn't literal, make sure that's clear. Otherwise, its best to choose wording that is intended to be taken literally. I took exception because "love" is not a requirement for a fiance or spouse visa to be approved or a relationship to be bona fide.

I'm sorry....I really didn't mean anything by it..all I meant was that you should make sure you can provide evidence that it's a real relationship "bona fide" as you said and to me, I just worded it the way I know a relationship to be. One of love. Sigh. Whatever.

I feel like I am being slightly attacked here and I'm not feeling very welcome. I guess I'll just keep my mouth shut and just ask questions and not answer them. Obviously you know much more about this process than I do.

Again, my apologies.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 06 October 2007 - 06:24 AM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-06 06:19:00

:sigh: I think some people are taking what I said a little too seriously.
I'm sure there are many aspects of what they are looking for when approving K-1 visas, and I'm sure that some form of that aspect is showing love and affection in some manner, be it emails, pictures, letters, etc. towards the person you intent to marry.
lol have a nice day.

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 05 October 2007 - 11:41 AM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-05 11:40:00

lol oh and also, when I said "not something else" I meant marrying for the sake of work opportunity, fraud, etc.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-04 20:48:00

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 4 2007, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow, that's a bit off the wall. We romantics do like to marry for love but you do not have to prove you intend to marry for love and not some other reason. You might have more than one reason for marrying, none of which are required to be love. What is required is that your relationship is bona fide and not exclusively entered into to provide an immigration benefit.

Yes, there are other things that are factors in marriage...security, closeness, dreams, children, structure, responsibility but I believe that all of this is based on love. I'm sorry but I marry for love....all the rest just falls in to place.

Love is required for me and I believe it's a strong factor in marrying someone and sharing your life with them, don't you agree?

I'm not saying there aren't other reasons but I believe love and being in love and sharing that intimate part of yourself with someone to be very important and key in what they are looking for.

~Laura

QUOTE (jay_is_back @ Oct 4 2007, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Laura,

Thanks for the fast reply.

Yes we met in person. We started going out for 2 straight months and got engaged. No children. Age 27 and 22. No criminal records.
My other question was regarding a statement that i read in this form under GUIDES says ("copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent").

Thank you again

I'm sure you will be fine.
Best of luck

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-04 20:38:00

Welcome to VJ

You need to prove that this is a valid relationship and that you both intend to marry for love and not some other reason.
Have you met in person? How many times? Do you know each other's history? What are your ages? Children? Criminal records, if any?
Please provide more info about your relationship and story.
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-04 17:27:00

July 12 and nothing

Hang in there!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-09 21:00:00

K1 visa the best option to bring a Fiance?

QUOTE (LisaD @ Oct 10 2007, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We could 'what if' til the cows come home....there's an old expression...IF my mother had b@lls, she'd be my father....

Is the K-1 the best method to bring over a fiancee? it's the ONLY one!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-10 17:36:00

My visa journey is over right here

It seems that the two of you really need to communicate! Something is fishy. Have you talked on the phone about this? Why are you responding to her in the open forum instead of sorting this out on the phone?

I wish you both the best of luck in whatever way you decide to go with this.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-10 22:58:00

Is it possible to enter the United States while your I-129F is pending?

As we have been preparing to file the K-1 for awhile, this is the number one question I get from friends.

"When are you going back down to the states for a visit??"

I have decided not to while this process is going on and just wait until I move there. Not because I'm not allowed but because the permission lands in the hands of the immigration officer. You have to show strong ties to Canada. For example: a job that you will be returning to, bank accounts, etc. but it all comes down to the person allowing you in to the country for the visit. They may turn you around and say "Sorry, no"

I don't want to buy a plane ticket and be denied. If you think you have strong enough ties, go for it.

But don't forget, your spouse to be can visit you any time he/she wants!

Best of Luck

~Laura

P.S. There are many threads pertaining to this question. I find the search bar super helpful for answering questions that have already been asked

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 11 October 2007 - 10:09 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-11 22:06:00

How much longer?

QUOTE (raquel23 @ Oct 13 2007, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everybody, I sent out my I-129f form September 30th. Does anybody have any idea about how much longer untill i hear something. I sent a money order so i cant check for it online.

Thank You!

Check out the K-1 flowchart
Here
Usually it takes 2-3 weeks from when you send the petition.
Be patient, believe me, the waiting has just begun!
~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 16:33:00

Just starting K1-Process

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 13 2007, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The guide should be very helpful.

Good luck

Welcome to VJ...

As Jasman said...the guides up top are SUPER helpful...
There is a timeline and everything.
Best of luck

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 16:46:00

Planning to file for K-1

QUOTE (Lilith79 @ Oct 14 2007, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I "overstayed" 2 months and 20 days but I don't see how they can find this out.

Believe me, they know.

Be truthful and honest when asked questions about previous criminal records and overstaying.
Best of luck!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-14 12:14:00

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 14 2007, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Maggie724 @ Oct 14 2007, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Go to the MENA forum. There is a thread called Let's talk about your red flags...I think it's even on page one at the moment. There is the list and people discussing which ones they had and how they overcame them.

Why thank you Maggie

Whew...none!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-14 22:36:00

QUOTE (Maggie724 @ Oct 14 2007, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Why thank you Maggie

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-14 22:28:00

QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 14 2007, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Off all the forums, immigration websites i have seen in the last year or so. This one is way the best by far. Iv'e talked to my fiance in the states and she says the same. Going by what ive seen from very friendly and helpfull people in here i think we will just apply for the K1 visas ourselves. Save some money instead of getting a lawyer. Thanks for the helpfull posts and we hope we can get some help in filling in the forms if need be.....Thanks again

Good choice!!!
This website is amazing. It's all laid out and very easy to follow. Plus you have the knowledge of these great members who have been there to guide you both along. There are even examples showing you step by step how to file. Since you've been through this process before, I'm sure you'll have no problems. This website far surpasses any other immigration website I have seen.

Best of luck on your journey!!!!!
=D
~Laura

Edited by ~Laura and Nick~, 13 October 2007 - 11:21 PM.

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 23:20:00

QUOTE (Maggie724 @ Oct 13 2007, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I had 3 of the 11 red flags

Hi Maggie...
Is there a list of the 11 red flags?

Thanks

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 22:00:00

QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 13 2007, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is there a reason to wait once i am divorced. Wont it take at least 6 months before i have my interview at the London Embassy. The main reasons i feel i need for a lawyer is that .....1- Ive been married to a US citzen before.....2- Stupidly married while i was on the VWP......and 3 i overstayed less than 2 months

I don't know if there is a reason you have to wait...I just thought maybe it would look better....

If you really feel you need the assistance of an immigration lawyer, go for it.

It all comes down to what you and your fiance are most comfortable with.

Good luck

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 20:49:00

Ok so I've been thinking about this and I still don't think you need a lawyer.

You say you'll have your divorce papers in January 08. Why don't you wait a little bit of time after that and then file.

What more can an immigration lawyer do for you, honestly? They are basically paid proof readers. When I contacted the one we were going to hire, he just wanted us to get together all the paperwork and evidence and send it to him. We still had to do the work. He just put it all together for us at the cost of 1800 bucks!

Maybe someone else has a different opinion but I think that you should still try it on your own....just be honest in your petition and I'm sure you'll be ok.

~Laura

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 20:36:00

QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 13 2007, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I probebly need a lawyer in my case as ive been married to a US citizen before lol

Ah yes, I just read your first post.
Hmm...I don't have any suggestions on lawyers...I'm sure someone will be able to recommend someone great.

Good Luck!

~Laura and Nick~

Female

Canada

2007-10-13 20:28:00