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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got the visa!!!
congrats
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2006-12-18 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFIANCE IS HERE!!
Congrats...talk about a Christmas Prezzy.
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2006-12-20 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody dream about your Immigration process?
I've been having constant nightmares lately....my fiancés interview is for the 03 of April and I dream he misses his plane. and his appointment. another one i have is that they tell him no and then hethrows a fit at them.The hardest dream is when i dream I wake up next to him and then I really wake up and hes not there:crying: . I'll be glad when the nightmares stop and I can sleep soundly again.
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 03:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is essential to make copies of for your fiancé
lol, I made 4 complete copies ( ok ok so I am overboard) ,one for me ,one for the process,one for my fiancé, and one just in case one of the others got lost. I would rather spend the time it takes to have a little bit of peace of mind for myself than to not and regret it or wonder daily if I should have copied this or that.
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailed I-129F today
COngratulations and good luck onn your Journey. Keep your head up , breathe deeply and DO NOT be afraid to ask questions, everyone here is wonderfull.
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!
GRATZ
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
I always feel bad when it takes others so long to get something that barely took me any time and although I do joke I am seriously praying nightly for all VJers
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
says ohhhmmmmm ohhhmmmmm concentrating on the_dip_sticks
mi_illusion_stFemaleCanada2007-03-23 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPHOTO's RFE
I just wrote the date and place on the back of each picture and didnt get an rfe....
Steph1010Not TellingBrazil2006-04-30 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 26 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Firstly I-129 is for a worker visa, you will be doing an I-129F

Anyway, USCIS wants simple photo copies.

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USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thanks for the advice, that was the one i meant....just making sure
i guess i just photocopy everything and send it over to my fiancein the USA?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129
WHEN MY FIANCE SUBMITS HER I-129 DO I HAVE TO SEND HER MY ORIGINAL PAPERS AND DETAILS OR WILL PHOTOCOPIES BE OK?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 27 2008, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Oct 27 2008, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what I meant was---how do I find out how much that is?


London might be a bit different when it comes to financial documentation process but typically it is 125% of the poverty limit for a household of your size


Can anyone give me a dollar amount example-----for example---It's me and my 11 year old son
and then Liam will be joining us
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!



You only have to meet once in person in the last two years, per the instructions. The second visit will go over well during the consulate interview. And if asked about why you haven't met more, you can also talk about how he was turned back at the border.

You are the "sponsor" as the USC in this situation. A co-sponsor comes into play if you the sponsor do not meet the financial eligibility requirements.

Can I give you two a brief word of advice?? It is really super easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed with this process. You can do it. Just take the time to read everything here on VJ, on the USCIS website, on the forms themselves, get yourselves informed and aware of the process as a whole, and you will be fine. The more you stress and dwell on stuff that is really out of your control, the harder this is going to be on you. You will get through it, it's gonna take some time, but you will get through it smile.gif


Thanks for the advice--however--I have ONE more question lol What are the sponsor's financial eligibility requirements--how do you find out what that is?


what I meant was---how do I find out how much that is?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!



You only have to meet once in person in the last two years, per the instructions. The second visit will go over well during the consulate interview. And if asked about why you haven't met more, you can also talk about how he was turned back at the border.

You are the "sponsor" as the USC in this situation. A co-sponsor comes into play if you the sponsor do not meet the financial eligibility requirements.

Can I give you two a brief word of advice?? It is really super easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed with this process. You can do it. Just take the time to read everything here on VJ, on the USCIS website, on the forms themselves, get yourselves informed and aware of the process as a whole, and you will be fine. The more you stress and dwell on stuff that is really out of your control, the harder this is going to be on you. You will get through it, it's gonna take some time, but you will get through it smile.gif


Thanks for the advice--however--I have ONE more question lol What are the sponsor's financial eligibility requirements--how do you find out what that is?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!


You only need to have met once in the 2 years before filing. But its a good idea to visit at least once more before your Interview at the embassy and to keep a good record of that visit to show an honest ongoing relationship.


Thank you! Anyone could see from our profile pictures that we're in love and we make the perfect couple! LOL
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Oct 27 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!



I'm really starting to get terrified about this entire process--it's really hard to be apart and to love someone so much --all we want to do is be together



What's all that stuff about financial support and co-sponsors? Am I the co-sponsor since I'm the American?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Oct 27 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!



I'm really starting to get terrified about this entire process--it's really hard to be apart and to love someone so much --all we want to do is be together
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Oct 27 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?


Make sure you have pictures, it is undeniable proof. Reasons I have heard for denial:
1) If the applicant admits to previous drug use, ANY previous drug use is an automatic denial
2) Lack of evidence (only proof is one picture, one e-mail)
3) The couple met on the internet and have had 1 visit in the past 2 years
4) The couple have different stories on how they met
5) Caught in a lie
6) Lack of financial support without a co-sponsor




so you have to meet more than once? We've been talking every single day since 12-07
We met in person 5-08 he attempted a long visit 10-08 but was turned away we plan to file friday--we've only literally met in person once--but I'll be flying to Scotland in December which will be AFTER we've already filed sad.gif This is all so confusing!
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
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take a deep breath wink.gif

China is a whole different ballgame than is London. You will hear many horror stories from the higher fraud Consultes.

As long as you meet the criteria of having met in the past two years and all other guidelines along the way you should be fine.

There are couples here who met only weeks before filing. wink.gif
Yep, Guangzhou is dealing with a high visa fraud country, so can be a nightmare. UK is NOT a high visa fraud country, so is much less stringent when it comes to this.

And just which other countries are risky? Is Peru one, for example?



By the way! What ARE the typical reasons that people get denied a K-1? I'm not too sure VJ is making me feel better or not! LOL It appears that filing for a K-1 for someone in the UK takes longer than most of the other countries -- Why is that?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Oct 26 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awww, that's so heartbreaking. Welcome to visajourney. If you need any UK specific advice, don't hesitate to send me a message. The guides here are incredibly helpful and the people are really friendly.

hi and thanks for the kind words, we are now doing our letters what we are usure of is mention in our letter about me being turned away
i mean will that hurt us being truthfull or not. we are just worried about not fdoing the wrong thing again,
we suspect that they will have a record of this anyway and that by over riding the issue will seem like we have something to hide....
you thoughts would be appreciated.
Liam & Kara



Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world,
but no one knows your
name yet
Wonder when and where and how
you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more
and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind
of impatient waiting
We live and we learn to take

[ Chorus ]
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got
it all figured out
Everything that you wished for
Could be, should be, would be yours
If they only knew

You wanna show the world,
but no one knows your
name yet
Wonder when and where and how
you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more
and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind
of impatient waiting
We live and we learn to take

[ Chorus ]
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

When you can't wait any longer
But there's no end in sight
It's the faith that makes you stronger
The only way you get there
Is one step at a time

da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da

[ Chorus ]
Take one step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

[ Chorus ]
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

JS


hang in there baby! We'll get through this!

Kara
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Oct 26 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awww, that's so heartbreaking. Welcome to visajourney. If you need any UK specific advice, don't hesitate to send me a message. The guides here are incredibly helpful and the people are really friendly.


hi a question for you or anyone to answer....when Kara files I-129 in USA bo i need to send over my documents to her in original form or photocopies?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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Are you suggesting they lie? That is a very bad idea.


99.9% of the time, you'd be right. This however, was the 0.1% of the time that the OP should NEVER have said what they said, truth or not - it was asking for denial. L&K, how I wish you'd found VJ before you went. If you had just said, "I'm on holiday visiting my other half" you would have been fine. Just fine. And it wouldn't have been a lie, either.

I tip my hat to you for your honesty, L&K, but this is a classic example of offering too much information at the POE - tough break, but learn from it.


I re-read what they said. Didn't realise he basically said he might be staying.

I think the phrase is being economical with the truth.


i said that i was there for a long visit but would be going home after 88 days to file in London but ye the long term plan was to file and move,
ye i know it was maybe a bit silly but i was not saying anything wrong or have anything to hide.
lookig back i should have been a bit more ecconomical with the whole tth and purpose of my intentions. LESSON LEARNT, THANKS GUYS
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Oct 26 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awww, that's so heartbreaking. Welcome to visajourney. If you need any UK specific advice, don't hesitate to send me a message. The guides here are incredibly helpful and the people are really friendly.

hi and thanks for the kind words, we are now doing our letters what we are usure of is mention in our letter about me being turned away
i mean will that hurt us being truthfull or not. we are just worried about not fdoing the wrong thing again,
we suspect that they will have a record of this anyway and that by over riding the issue will seem like we have something to hide....
you thoughts would be appreciated.
Liam & Kara
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
QUOTE (Speeditup @ Oct 26 2008, 05:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Liam, i just wanted to say the same thing happened to me. Which airport did you fly to just out of curiosity? although im sure they are all as bad as each other.
I was just as naive as you, even more so since it is actually my husband who is a USC so as soon as they heard that they might aswell of not listened to anything else i had to say as they didnt believe me.
When i think about it now im like 'how could i have been so stupid to say that'....but i didnt realise i was doing anything wrong to be quite honest - didnt do enough research. BUT now when i think about it i kind of see the goodness in it that i was (mostly) honest because if i lied i think that would cause even more problems in the future.

Its been 3 months now and just trying to get on waiting for the paperwork to go through, its really bad that i cant go and visit him over there now, as he has work which he cant get much time off from, so have to wait another couple months til see each other again sad.gif

but yes we learn from our mistakes and things happen for a reason!!

take care


thanks for your reply, hey i am not alone then...haha i was devestated yesterday coming back home after no sleep for 24 hours was a blurr.
I flew into Newark Airport, i had explained that i was there just to visit family and my fiance(which i should never have mentioned)
I was then taken to interview where they went through all my stuff and phone. i got the impression after a few hours, the guy had already made his mind up i was going o where after about 5 minutes of discussion, that he was not interested in what i had to say even though it made perfect sense i was there with the best wishes of my employer and when i would return, but again nothing seemed to matter to this guy. so i guess it is just a case of getting the visa started and we take it from there.
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 05:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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This shouldn't hurt your filing at all, if anything during the interview they may ask you why you were denied entry. At that point tell them you were HONEST about your reasons for visiting the US, and the officer thought you were a risk to overstay your visa in the US, so he denied you. Once you tell them that, the interviewer might respect your honesty, so even though this sucks, it could actually help you!


thanks for your kind words....ye a few people have saidthat to us already that honesty is the best policy and i know maybe i was over indulgent with the facts but hey you live and learn....we have today started the process of getting the correct visa in position.
When the did ask my purpose of visit i did say pleasure and visiting friends i guess because i had the visit booked for 88 days it aroused their suspitions although i had a letter from my employer stating i had unpaid absence of leave and myreturn to work date. but no point in dweling on the negatives what happened happened we move on from here and concentrate 100% on getting the filing process started.
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 04:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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The best advice is to file your K-1 as soon as possible...

The border is being extremely vigilant with all the illegal immigration that is happening now and unfortunately if ANYTHING seems suspicious they will turn you back... This should not affect the application process since it seems like you were honest about the whole situation so not to worry! you will be fine!


thanks for the reassurance, today we pick ourselves up dust ourselves down and get on with the business of filing for the I-129 which i am gathering leads to the K1 visa application.
As for the not being truthful i am sure in the long run it will serve us well, maybe i was naive in my thought of sailing through immigration, we will put it down to experience. Kara is going to make the trip over here in december.
thanks again for your kind words. Liam
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 04:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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i have just returned from the USA today after flying out the the USA last night to be with my fiance for an extended period, for us both to spend some long term quality time together, while there we planned to apply for the K1 visa or talk to someone that could explain in plain english the route to making this transition as pain free as possible.......this as you can gather did not go to plan and i was denied entry, even though i had a return flight booked to return before the 90 day tourist entry visa expired.
As you might imagine this caused plenty of worry and shock and we are now worried this has or could effect our applying for the K1 visa.
Please tell me this has happened to one of you? if so then what you did after the shock wears off and that things will work out? and what steps to do now?
My fiance is now applying for the K1 visa do i need to send original documents to her? grrrrrrrrr think my head is going to explode.
please help my stress levels?

what was the reason for denial of entry? yes she is going to need some of the orginal documents and some can be copies. review the guidelines posted here they are very informative. I warn you!!!! start a file of your own right now... KEEP a copy of EVERY SINGLE piece of paper you send them, once you receive your case number ALWAYS write it on the top of every single piece of paper you send them. I also recommend spending the extra money and send everything registered so they have to sign that they received it. Take a deep breath have a good cup of coffee or tea and get ready for the roller coaster ride. good luck and stay with visa journey for guidance people here are great for support and information!


the reason given was because i appear to be an intending immigrant with intentions of moving to the USA to live with your fiance and look for employment....this i had explained to them was our long term goal but this extended trip was to see how we both coped together and if worked out long term then would apply for said visas but they were not interested once they had made up their minds i was being denied entry..
Thanks for your advice though, guess i will be heading back to work here earlier than planned.....
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
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QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Oct 25 2008, 05:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have just returned from the USA today after flying out the the USA last night to be with my fiance for an extended period, for us both to spend some long term quality time together, while there we planned to apply for the K1 visa or talk to someone that could explain in plain english the route to making this transition as pain free as possible.......this as you can gather did not go to plan and i was denied entry, even though i had a return flight booked to return before the 90 day tourist entry visa expired.
As you might imagine this caused plenty of worry and shock and we are now worried this has or could effect our applying for the K1 visa.
Please tell me this has happened to one of you? if so then what you did after the shock wears off and that things will work out? and what steps to do now?
My fiance is now applying for the K1 visa do i need to send original documents to her? grrrrrrrrr think my head is going to explode.
please help my stress levels?


As long as you didn't tell any lies at the POE, relax. This kind of thing happens often. Start by reading the comprehensive guides here.

Your fiance will not be applying for a K1 visa. You will. She'll be petitioning for your privelege to apply. Welcome, you've found the right place to start your journey.


Thanks for your reply, no i was painfully honest about why i was going over, i had planned to go on the tourist visa for near enough the maximum stay and explained why and what the long term goal was, maybe a bit naive i know but though honesty was the best policy.
They said at i was denied entry due to thier suspition that i was planning on living and working in the USA even though had return flight, letter from my employer stating was on unpaid leave for period an when they expected me back at work....ii explained my plan was to go there see how things worked out for both of us and then apply for the visa's required, but they were having none of it....
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
i have just returned from the USA today after flying out the the USA last night to be with my fiance for an extended period, for us both to spend some long term quality time together, while there we planned to apply for the K1 visa or talk to someone that could explain in plain english the route to making this transition as pain free as possible.......this as you can gather did not go to plan and i was denied entry, even though i had a return flight booked to return before the 90 day tourist entry visa expired.
As you might imagine this caused plenty of worry and shock and we are now worried this has or could effect our applying for the K1 visa.
Please tell me this has happened to one of you? if so then what you did after the shock wears off and that things will work out? and what steps to do now?
My fiance is now applying for the K1 visa do i need to send original documents to her? grrrrrrrrr think my head is going to explode.
please help my stress levels?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa or just get married...????
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Oct 28 2008, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EFrancis @ Oct 28 2008, 02:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I am kind of new to all of this and must admit, I am finding a whole wealth of information out there about applying for a Visa and the processing times. But it's all so confusing!

I met my partner online in Jan, went out to see him in September in Florida and he is coming here (the uk) at Christmas to meet my family.

We know we want to be together and know, given i have a good level of education but am unlikely to be able to obtain a visa for a specialised skills section, the only way for us to do this is to get married.....not something that fazes either if us, because we want to!

What I am confused about is this.

Would it just be easier for us to get married when i go on a planned visit in March and try and stay there and get approved? Does it take longer for the process to go ahead? And during this process of approval to adjust my status would i be able to work?

I honestly dont know what to do. I look at some of these timelines and BOY! are they scary. We already took it so slowly and are finding it hard being apart. But i wouldnt want to put my partner in a situation where he would be the sole provider for an unknown period whilst an adjustment goes ahead.

The other thing that worries me.....if we did go down the K1 route and applied tomorrow, would they let me into the country for a planned visit in March? or would they be unlikely to approve it because I am trying to marry a citizen?

Has anyone gone through this themselves? Any and all help and advice is appreciated before we hurry head long into either the K1 process or plan to get married on entry in March.

Thanks

Ellie


If you enter the US on a visitor's visa with the intention of getting married, you are committing visa fraud. There are other ways to do it besides the K-1, but they all take time and being apart from your loved one. It sucks, but it's a small price to pay to eventually be with them when everything is said and done.

The immigration process requires the USC to support the immigrant because there is a time period when you will not be able to work (not to mention future situations that might come up). Immigration is expensive and you should be aware that it is very likely you will spend a couple months here before you're able to work and your other half will need to support you. If this isn't something that he is able to do then immigration to the US is probably not a feasible idea. Be prepared to pay a lot of money and spend a lot of time waiting on this process. In the meantime, do what you can on your end to save to help get through that time period as smoothly as possible. You'll probably have a good 6+ months of waiting from the time you file K-1 til you get here as it is, lots of time to help offset that financial burden you two will experience for the time you're unable to work.

Good luck!


Hi Guys

I am litterally in the same boat, my fiance lives in the USA i was over in May for a visit, all went great best two weeks of my life, had arranged to go over for extended stay last weekend for 3 month on travel visa, and was denied entry into the country and sent back like some criminal on the next flight home. I am finding out that it does and will take time to organise, my fiance is coming over to uk in a few weeks which will help, what i defo suggest you dont do is say that your are thier to see your fiance as i did, or that you have plans eventually to stay in the USA with them like i did, you will be on the next flight home....apply for the K1 visa straight away.....you fiance in states will have to file for I-129F FIRST OF ALL then is just a case of waiting......i know it is hard but thems the breaks...now whether you can arrange a visit over i suspect you will be able to but dont be to haste in getting married when there or over staying your welcome in the long run i dont think it will do any good. get your fiance to come to you as well tis will i am told help your app. hope this helps anything else you need to know i will try to answer, best advice is just read the guides and if you need info add to forum everyone is in the same boat or has been and they are very helpful.
good luck

Liam & Kara
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-28 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHousing Issues?
Hi VJ's

Please can you clear up an issue we are both worrying about?

The situation is my Fiance is lving at present with her Mother at her home along with her Daughter and Son, they hve been there for a few months now,
the worry we have is that until I move over and get working to bringin anothe income she may have to move into Public Housing until we get on our feet.
We are not to sure whether this woud effect our Visa application status or not? My Fiance works in the Health Service and has a full time steady job and also earnsre than the 125% guidlines state as well as ths we have a co sponsor just in case she also claims no benefits at this time staying with her Mother.
Please can you let me know if tis will or will not effect us or should we wait till i am there?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvery big problem about k1 visa
QUOTE (nycgirl @ Jan 21 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Offering this guy advice and good luck? Are you serious? I know that this website is designed to help people, but do people really think that you should offer help to EVERY CLOWN that comes along? Even if they are trying to commit fraud?? Weird. The guy admits in the very first post that he KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT his first fiance. Sounds like true love to me!!!
People in REAL, LOVING and TRUE relationships continue to face mounting immigration difficulties because of all the fraud perpetuated in this country. And you want to exacerbate the situation by helping people defraud the US gov?


exactly, if you did not know much about woman number 1# why would you want to marry her? other than just to get in to the country marry this stranger and disappear.
and how heart broken do you need to be to pick up where you left off with woman 2#, smellys like a big herring with a beak full of rotten fish.
if you would have checked from this sight many if not all of us are having to wait to be with our loved ones, thats what you do when it is real
and personally god help my heart if i lost my best friend and fiancee.i certainly would not be in the mood to meet someone else if ever.
i think you need a reality cheque as i suspect woman 1# received in the mail, i wont wish you good luck but wish you no harm, from reading your statements when turning up at the embassy try to not carry that huge red flag in with you for woman 2#. with less fraud or suspected fraud taking place we all might get through this process a little bit quicker to be with our loved ones and family.
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-21 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone gotten a visa approval
I suppose I don't really know what I'm saying right now. I'm just having a panic attack for fear of the unknown I suppose. wacko.gif
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone gotten a visa approval
so because of just the ONE thing on his criminal record---we will most definately have to file a waiver? This is ridiculous!
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone gotten a visa approval
QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Jan 31 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Jan 31 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
depends on the adjudicator, however there is plenty of time before any decision will be made. As long as you both were honest on the petition and future applications it should be fine.

Having a record doesn't bar someone from being able to do things if they served their punishment. In most cases smile.gif



The only punishment that he was required to serve was to pay a fine of 200pounds-and have the stupid charge reflecting on his record. This is over a year old but not under five years. It IS his ONLY charge EVER.



So no GOOD news from ANYONE in a similar situation then?
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone gotten a visa approval
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Jan 31 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
depends on the adjudicator, however there is plenty of time before any decision will be made. As long as you both were honest on the petition and future applications it should be fine.

Having a record doesn't bar someone from being able to do things if they served their punishment. In most cases smile.gif



The only punishment that he was required to serve was to pay a fine of 200pounds-and have the stupid charge reflecting on his record. This is over a year old but not under five years. It IS his ONLY charge EVER.
Liam and KaraFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewbie Here!!
My husband was here illegally and we were married in April 2008. He has been in the US since 1999. We filed for the I-130 visa. He will have to return to Mexico for his waiver hearing after the I-130 is approved. My plans are to go with him. My advice is to seek a great immigration attorney as we have done so. Good Luck
ashley&carlosFemaleMexico2008-10-01 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with USCIS website
QUOTE (marcuskelli @ Nov 17 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone had this problem?? We log into the USCIS website and try to click on our case number and it no longer clicks through to the details of our visa. Our status has not been updated and it appears that we have not been touched. This started over the weekend. Im not sure if its a computer glitch on their end or if it means that maybe something is happening with our case (wishful thinking...)

anyone else??


I have had the same problem but if you'll right click the receipt number and then click open it will give you the details. Hope this helps star_smile.gif
ashley&carlosFemaleMexico2008-11-18 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbbreviations??? Meaning???
QUOTE (EZ3145 @ Jan 16 2009, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA1, NOA2, what do all the abbreviations used here mean??



Notice of Action 1 and Notice of Action 2 - the first one is when they receive your petition and the second when it's approved
ashley&carlosFemaleMexico2009-01-16 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheque cashed
QUOTE (william_wallace @ May 23 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance told me at long last the cheque has been cashed. Is there any way she can log onto the USCIS website? I'm not sure but I do remember something on here saying that with the details of the cheque, you can create an account. Is this true or do we have to wait for the NOA1? If so what details is needed?

Thanks


So happy for you two!
native2musicFemaleSlovenia2008-05-23 13:01:00