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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Info/I-134 Package

The only thing I'm still a little unsure of is the instruction from VJ's K1 Process flowchart to send all the original documents I'd sent copies of with my I-129F to my fiance to bring to his London interview. Does that mean I have to send my original birth certificate?


Vj is giving instructions that generally covers the whole world. But each consulate have their preferred system in place, so your London journey will be what London says, not VJ. You don't send any of your I129F stuff to him. It has no part in the London visa process. Everything they want is outlined on their webpage and list of documents to bring to the interview. Your petition information is in the file sent to London. I think of sending the petition to the fiance as Cliff's Notes for the fiance that doesn't speak English and has barely met the USC. She/he can study up on the information of how they met, where fiance was born, his parent's names, his job title, etc for an intensive interview. London does not do that kind of interview. They don't have a history of visa fraud like some consulates that causes them to question everybody more closely. In London they will ask him a couple of questions like how did you meet, what does she do for a living, where are you going to live---that's it! It's like having a friendly chat and takes 5 minutes. So your British fiance does not need Cliff's Notes to study up about you, does he? London will not ask your parent's names or want to see their photos. They won't ask him to name your schools or cousins or favorite colors. If you were married before or have children, they may casually say in their little chat 'Does she have kids?' just to make sure you told him and he knows he's getting kids with the deal.

Does London really care much about the original documents?


Only his--birth certificate, divorce decree, military records, police report, court records if he has crimes, etc. And the I-134 and employer letter should have the real ink signature so those are originals I suppose.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-25 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Info/I-134 Package

Hello again! Just me being completely ####### and making sure I've got everything right again. :)
I've just called the NVC to make sure my case had been forwarded there, and it had. They in turn forwarded the case to the London Embassy and I believe the guy on the phone said the consulate would be in touch with me soon, but I could have misheard him.

The London Embassy site says it costs $16 just to call them from my phone and charges a ridiculous fee for calls from within the UK too, so I'm a little wary of calling them unless I know I have to. Will they e-mail me or send information to my fiance? I'm just not sure how the process of setting up the medical exam and the interview and the embassy really works.


London will send a letter to the one in the UK saying they are ready for the visa applications. It will have his new LNDxxxxcase number and a link to their instructions. This is London instructions http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html He will follow Step 1, 2, 3 as they have lined out. You and he will be doing things differently than your K1 buddies applying through Manila, Sydney, Juarez etc. Stick with what London tells you or ask in the UK forum to get a proper London answer. Click all the links to learn everything there is to know about London procedure.

You will not prove your relationship to London so relax on that. Nobody EVER has to and they won't suddenly start with you. You also do not need the NOA2. Keep that safely in the US to use with AOS.

London will be happy to have the I-134 and two good proofs of income from your dad. Sometimes one proof has been enough. Good choices are
  • 2010 tax return with W2 OR a 2010 tax transcript by itself
  • Letter from his employer
  • Recent pay stubs from his job

That's about all you the USC does for this part of the process---provide an affidavit of support. Your fiance needs to go get his MMR and Tdap/Td shot hopefully free from NHS just to be ahead for AOS. He needs his police certificate before the visa medical exam so that should be ordered. He can't make his medical appointment until he knows the LND case number. You can get NVC to tell it to you if you call them or he can wait on his letter from the embassy. Your fiance needs to have his documents ready for the interview. Here is London's list of what he will bring: http://london.usemba..._documents.html Read each item carefully...like what type of birth certificate since England has a "long" form and "short" form in common use.

Good links

http://london.usemba...xamination.html

http://photos.state....ug 2011 _1_.pdf

http://london.usemba...as/iv_fees.html

http://london.usembassy.gov/mail.html

Edited by Nich-Nick, 25 October 2011 - 04:38 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-25 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome proof for US citizen

Hey all! I was hoping someone could help me with this.

On August 14, I sent away the I-129F packet and later received the NOA1. I know once we get the NOA2, it'll be time to send my fiance all the required papers with the I-134 to prove my income and my co sponsors' (as I don't make/own enough on my own). I'm employed as a nanny for a family with three kids, but when I filled out the I-129F, I wasn't. I was working at a daycare center at that time, but I read elsewhere on here that that part isn't an issue since I wasn't lying when I filled it out, I just got a better job after I sent it away. But, as a nanny, I don't pay taxes currently. I've spoken with my employers and they have no problem whatsoever with doing what needs to be done for me and my fiance. But my question is, will I need some sort of proof of taxes for this? Nothing I've read says you have to send copies of tax returns or anything, just a letter from the employer and bank statements showing you have an income, etc. So when I started this job, we all agreed we'd start the whole tax part in 2012, but do I need to start this sooner? (I'm not going to be working the full 40 hours consistently until 2012, only part time until then)

Any advise or links to what I need are GREATLY appreciated!!!



There's a few things I wanted to comment on--

I-134 in LONDON
London will take an affidavit of support from anyone. They won't really require one from the sponsor fiance if she provides one from another person. It doesn't hurt to fill out the form anyway. London does not require a tax return as long as there is valid proof of income. A tax return is a good proof, but one can use letter from employer, pay stubs, proof of assets. They suggest two proofs but have accepted one from some people this year. The immigrant can self-sponsor by showing he has cash assets. There is no published amount, but somebody did it a few months back on $40,000. So the OP should get through London easily enough with another person serving as a sponsor. And London will approve a K1 without a tax return. I'm positive.

I-864 for AOS
This affidavit of support will be used once you marry and he applies for a greencard. It has much stricter requirements. The fiance/wife must be the primary sponsor and provide an I-864, even if she doesn't make enough money. She must supply at least one tax return or a valid legal reason why she was not required to file. Being a nanny is not an acceptable reason for not filing a tax return. There can be a joint sponsor who will also do an I-864, provide at least one tax return, proof of income, and proof of being a US citizen or legal resident. If you do AOS before April 15, 2012, then the 2010 tax return is required as evidence. If it's after April 15 (tax filing deadline), then it will be the 2011 tax return that must be sent with AOS.

Your taxes
If you earn money you need to file a tax return. There are low income earners that are not required to file. As an example--in 2010 if an unmarried person earned $ 9,350 or more, they MUST file. I don't know the 2011 amounts. So MelBee if you earn at least that much from all your jobs in 2011, you will do a tax return. Your nanny money MUST be reported even if it's handed to you in dollar bills if you are going to obey the tax laws.

People who hire employees to work in their homes are supposed to do certain things about taxes. It's even got a nickname..The Nanny Tax. So your employers are equally not following the law by paying you cash. Medicare and Social Security contributions in your name are supposed to be paid. It's around 15% but is split with half coming from the employee and half paid by the employer (above what he's paid as wages.) Here's an article about the nanny tax. http://www.bankrate....pitfalls-1.aspx

Edited by Nich-Nick, 27 October 2011 - 05:59 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-27 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswent for SSN on k-1 and they informed that USCIS has already issued

The gentlemen that helped us pulled up his information quickly and even gave us a date of when we should get the card in the mail. He seemed to know what he was talking about. He never mentioned that he won't get one.


I wonder if he had you confused with a CR1 spouse (immigrant visa). CR1s receive a SS card in the mail about 3 weeks after entry. Well that's the plan but even they sometimes have to chase it down by applying in person after it doesn't arrive.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-29 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship ....?

It is widely suggested that you generate all types of different means of correspondence since you have to convince a total stranger (the CO) that you have a real relationship. So stop talking all the time and write letters, send cards, send flowers, etc etc.


In her case, being from England, she will not have to convince anybody at the embassy in London that she has a real relationship by showing evidence. It does not happen there...ever. She will only answer a few simple questions like "where did you meet?"..."what does he do for a living?"..."where in the US will you be living?"...
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship ....?

the wait for our I129F hopefully over soon according to the current processing times :).... we gettin concerned about proof of ongoing relationship as we mainly just talk on the phone for hours a day.. my fiance in US calls me beacause he can get unlimited free international calls but its jst a month to month thing.. no contract so not sure if we can get the list of calls.... if not then we have the odd facebook message and email ... we sent photos from the begining up untill the last time we seen each other with our pack.. we havnt seen each other since we sent it.. he is comeing to England for christmas and new year so we will have photos from that but we might need the proof before then....any ideas?? thanks :)


Good news! London doesn't ask for ongoing proof of your relationship so don't worry about it. Read the reviews.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequired Vaccinations?

I've read conflicting information regarding what jabs are required for the K1.


ZERO vaccines are required to get a K1 visa. Knightsbridge doctors will suggest what you need, but it is not until you file for AOS that you need to meet the immunization requirements. However if your doctor will give them free on NHS, then it's good to have them done in the UK.

Here's what the AOS people will be looking for:

27 through 49 years: Td or Tdap (if DT, DTP or DTaP shown: okay to accept); MMR; Varicella


You only have to prove those shots, not go back and cover every childhood shot listed was given at some point in your life. Also, if your medical exam is during flu season (Oct 1-March 31) then a flu shot for all ages has been added and not just for over age 50. Since you are starting early, go back for the second dose of MMR after 4 weeks have passed.

The regulations further say the Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis variations must be within the last 10 years, so a baby shot (if in your records) would still need updating. Td is the booster for this if your doctor won't repeat pertussis, but any of those combinations will be okay for AOS. Also remember this is a USA list so your UK doctor is not the one to advise you on what you need. The UK has different standards and while your UK doctor may say you don't need something, it's the USA you have to please. I've read many posts that say some UK GPs won't give Pertussis again. My husband's GP gave him the DTP (baby version) with no problem because he asked and didn't charge him either. They do not have to do immigration shots for free on NHS, but many do.

Varicella is not routinely available in the UK, so you can get that once in the US before filing for AOS. Yes, adults can get varicella shots. (Knightsbridge does take your word for it if you say you had chickenpox.) You can get other shots (MMR & Tdap) in the US too if you decides to wait. You will have to have a Civil Surgeon sign off on the immunization section of a medical form I-693. K1s can actually skip the civil surgeon form I-693 if they get every requirement recorded on their Knightsbridge immunization form DS-3025. But without chickenpox or the varicella shot, you will definitely not have it complete in the UK and will have to do so in the US to include with the AOS application.

Summary of what you should do to get covered now for your eventual AOS:

Td or Tdap or DT or DTP or DTaP
MMR x2 (four weeks apart)
Flu shot (if you estimate you will file AOS before next March 31 -end of flu season)
Tell Knightsbridge you had chickenpox
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-01 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLooking for confirmation on AOS interview process

If I understand it correctly, assuming her interview goes well (and there's no reason it won't) they'll approve her AOS then and there and stamp her passport with the I-551 stamp, and she'll be free to travel on 6 December without worrying about getting back in. Right? She can use the stamp in place of an actual green card until the physical green card arrives? Just want to be absolutely sure. :)



Yes, you can use the stamp if you get it. Many interviews end with "Thanks for coming. We will make a decision within 60 days. We'll let you know if we need anything further from you."
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-02 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing K-1 Visa

I think that my fiance and I are thinking way to hard, and overanalyzing this, but we were wondering what others have used to prepare their K-1 visa packet. Like, what did you use to hold it all together, not entirely sure what would work out nicely...and whats considered ok, other than knowing no staples. I know this is silly, but can you please help!?!?! Any other information regarding anything to do with the K-1 visa, to help our chances of being approved would be greatly appreciated!!! =)


Try the VJ guide here http://www.visajourn...ontent/assembly

That's exactly how USCIS used to explain it on their website. However, that page is gone and has been replaced by this page http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


Also these things listed in an earlier post do NOT go to the USCIS with the I-129F petition. They are taken to your interview in London.

I-134 Affidavit of Support
401 K statements
IRS Returns, W-2's (3 years)
paycheck stubs (3 months)


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-01 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved- medical package question

Thanks Brian, i was kinda thinking that but wanted to check lol...would be just my luck i have to pay for another xray in the US and my fiancee says that won't be cheap lol


London has switched from a giant film to x-ray on cd. You will never need it again for immigration purposes and likely not for any personal medical reasons either.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-03 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust call me Type-A Amy.

I know everyone does this, but I'm getting ready to file my K-1 petition 9VSC) and I'm so nervous about my packet!



You know you don't file at VSC, right? Just checking.

Be sure the check is made out exactly to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-08 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Visa Question

Anyway, I am also going to apply for a K2 Visa as I want my son at the medical and interview with me so that we can leave the U.K at the same time. Where exactly do I get the K2 forms from? And, when? When we get packet 3? Before that point?


He is basically going to do everything you do. There are some exceptions like very young children do not have to be present at the interview. Follow London's K1 instructions x 2 (one for you, one for him) http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Step One
Complete the Form DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156 and DS-157 for each family member applying for a visa. In addition, the principal applicant is also required to complete form DS-156K.


Notice you will have the DS-156K because you are the principal immigrant, but he won't do that one. Mail all those forms in together.


Each of you will bring documents to the interview. List: http://london.usemba..._documents.html
If you read that whole page you will notice a few comments about children.

Passports: A Passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least eight months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children may be included on a parent's passport, but if over the age of 16, they must have their photographs attached to the passport.

If he's under 16, he doesn't need a police certificate.


Note: Your affidavit of support will be the I-134. The lists don't make that super clear. The I-864 is for spouse visas.


And here's the link for documents that used to be on the K visa page, which is slightly better so bookmark it. London has been revising their pages again, but made it worse. http://london.usemba..._documents.html

It has this which is important for you:

Custody Decree: A single parent must present a court decree awarding custody to the applying parent, or a notarized statement from the non-applying parent granting permission for the child(ren) to immigrate to the United States.




But wait, there's more~~~

Yet another list of documents here http://london.usemba..._checklist.html that doesn't include some of the things mentioned on the other two lists. :bonk:
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-07 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Is that for everyone or just London? Does that mean I'll get a letter? :lol:


I believe NVC informs everyone by letter that they have forwarded the case to the foreign embassy. After NVC, it is very country specific as to how they collect forms, documents, the medical exam, and schedule the interview. Some actually may still send a "packet 3" with forms and instructions included. London sends a letter that says look on our website to find the forms and instructions. Find your country regional forum and you'll probably get better info for after NOA2 than from this K1 forum.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-06 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Ok! Thanks for the response! I would think it shouldn't take too long for the NVC to get/send the file, but like you said sometimes it gets backed up. Do they send an email saying they've sent your papers off? or is it all by snail mail (or maybe not at all!?)?


They send out snail mail saying your LND number and that your file is off to London. It doesn't come quickly. Best to call if you want to know. London will acknowledge when they have received and logged in your file. Won't be as fast as you hope for. Kinda slow.

Here's your next instructions if you don't already know. London K1 Instructions Get to working on the forms to mail and documents taken for the interview. (There's a link to the list of docs to take to the interview in Step 2.)

Edited by Nich-Nick, 06 November 2011 - 12:51 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-06 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

So, my fiance and I got our NOA2 on October 29th (though the hard copy didn't appear in my mailbox til November 2nd). On it, it says to contact the NVC after 30 days, and gives the email address and what you should write, etc. Is 30 days the amount of time you should actually wait to see if they've gotten your petition and assigned a number to it and shipped it over to the consulate? I feel like since the NOA2 is only good for 4 months that waiting a whole month to make sure they've gotten it and passed it along is a really long time. Any thoughts? :)


I'd call Monday and every few days after if you want to check on it. It should pass through NVC quickly, however there have been times when things bottleneck there. Be sure and speak to a person, not the automated response, because K1s aren't entered into that.

As far as the 4 month expiration of the petition approval, that's not a huge concern if you're waiting on USCIS, NVC, or the embassy in London to do paperwork. Once London notifies you to submit your forms to them, if you failed to carry on with your response for many many months, then they could consider your case abandoned and use that date like a shelf life date to say you abandoned your case. Even if you don't interview before the 4 month date, it is fine as long as you do your part in a timely manner and the delay is because of waiting on them to make the next move.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-06 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant for medical
The technical instructions for Panel Physicians says

Required Evaluation for Tuberculosis
Chest radiograph
•Use lead shielding for women of childbearing age. Pregnant women who are asymptomatic* may request that no chest radiograph be taken. Note this request on medical report form and advise applicant to obtain skin test after arrival in U.S.


Vaccinations

Identify Potential Contraindications or Precautions to Vaccination
Vaccines should not be administered when a contraindication, such as severe allergic reaction to a vaccine component, is present.
Live vaccines should not be administered to pregnant women and severely immunosuppressed persons.
The panel physician should identify any past or present condition that might be a contraindication or precaution for the administration of a vaccine. A contraindication is a condition in a recipient which is likely to result in a life-threatening problem if the vaccine is given. A precaution is a condition in a recipient that might increase the chance of a serious adverse reaction if the vaccine is administered, or a condition that might compromise the ability of the vaccine to produce immunity.

General contraindications for the administration of a vaccine include:

•Severe (anaphylactic) allergic reaction to a vaccine component or following a prior dose of a vaccine
•Severely immunocompromised conditions that contraindicate receiving live attenuated vaccines, notably measles, mumps, and rubella, oral poliovirus, varicella, and intranasal influenza vaccines
•Pregnancy as a contraindication for receiving live attenuated vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, oral poliovirus, varicella, and intranasal influenza
•Encephalopathy not due to another identifiable cause as a contraindication if it occurs within 7 days of pertussis vaccination.

The following conditions are not contraindications for the administration of a vaccine:

•Mild to moderate local reactions to a previous dose of vaccine
•Mild acute illness (e.g., low-grade fever, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea)
•Recovering from an illness
•Pregnancy for receiving Td, Tdap, inactivated influenza, or hepatitis B vaccine
•Breastfeeding
•Antimicrobial therapy
•Tuberculin skin testing


For pregnant women, contraindications and precautions are shown at— http://www.cdc.gov/v...preg-guide.htm.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-10 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Social Security Number

Hey Everybody,

I was just wondering if it was possible to fill out all of the AOS forms first and get them sent off and then my fiance could apply for the social security card? Thank you for the help.



Yes. If he doesn't have a SSN then leave it blank or put 000-00-0000. I think it will only take numbers. We typed in NONE but the form has changed. It is not required for AOS. He should apply before his 76th day in the US or he will have to wait.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-10 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157

London changed a couple of years ago and started requiring it of everybody. Yes for LONDON, you do the DS-157. 100% positive. At this point, don't read anywhere but the London website or UK forum. Your K1 friends from other countries may confuse you. Your path will be specific to London.


I just remembered that it was Talyss who got to her interview (early 2009) and they handed her a DS-157 to fill out saying it was something new they started. Our 2008 instructions from London said males age 16-45 and all female applicants age 16 and over who hold a passport from China, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, or Syria. So London started requiring it almost 3 years ago.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-13 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157

Hey everyone!
Recieved my packet 3 of Friday...It says they need 2 x DS-157 but I have read everywhere that ONLY males need to send that in...is this true with London?
I plan on sending in the forms tomorrow so I want to make sure I have everything



London changed a couple of years ago and started requiring it of everybody. Yes for LONDON, you do the DS-157. 100% positive. At this point, don't read anywhere but the London website or UK forum. Your K1 friends from other countries may confuse you. Your path will be specific to London.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-13 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 (I-797) Expiration

Hi, I filed an I129F petition for my fiance who is a resident and citizen of the United Kingdom. I received my NAO2, which is valid until December 11, 2011. My fiance is still assembling the documentation required for the interview and he will not be able to schedule his interview at the U.S. embassy in London until January of 2012. Do I need to mail a Request to Extend Approval of I-129f to the U.S. embassy in London before December 11? If so, is there a sample Request that someone can post?

Thanks much!


You do understand that the four DS-xxxx application forms should be sent in asap whether he has his interview documents or not. That lets London know you haven't abandoned the case. That keeps him active and they automatically extend the petition validity.

Then when he has his interview documents in hand, he sends in the DS-2001 as a way to say "I'm ready." They don't have to all go in together. When he sends the DS-2001, he can include in his cover letter (along with the information they say to include) a statment like--

Please can you schedule my interview after January 5, 2012 because I will be out of the country for Christmas and New Year. Or whatever reason he has...I can't get off work...I will be preparing for exams...I am having surgery....

In your case, best to include a new letter of intent since your NOA2 was in August. They may want to know his slowness isn't because you changed your mind.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-13 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKids not accompanying but Consulate lists them

In the process of filing for the K1 we always listed the children of my fiancee. Because it tells you to list them even if they are not coming with you.
We listed that the children would not be coming with him on the consulate forms we checked the will not accompany and will not follow boxes etc...
So why would they list them on the appointment letter? Should we be concerned that they are considering the children. We have their birth certificates and
all of that. However we do not have passports for them as they will not be traveling to the US. Is this typical where they just want to know the details and leave it
at that or are they actually considering them as immigrants?


The exact same thing happened to us. No clue why they were listed on the letter, but we ignored it and the children were not mentioned at the interview.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-15 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa from London

Hey there, given he was at the London embassy could you ask him/her what documents were asked for when he/she was at the embassy.

I am down in London shortly for my own interview and was just curious, mainly to find out if they asked for all the document they had listed on the site as requirement for the interview.


Yes they want all the documents listed on the London embassy website that apply to you. If you don't have prison records, then not expected to bring that. No divorces? Then cross off divorce decree. If you sent documents to the NVC already, then you can't bring anything but photocopies to the interview. If you filled in your profile with the visa applied for, we could give a better answer.

It may be worth having him/her confirm that the embassu has the correct address because it would only take a letter in the wrong place or a wrong number in the postcode to send it awry. I am surprised it has even taken them this long to get the visa to him.


Doesn't matter what address the embassy has. At the embassy, you will write down on a courier form where you want your visa delivered. It could be McDonald's as long as you would be present to receive it.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-15 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOK whats next??

Hi everyone

So we've received our NOA1 in October and are now awaiting our NOA2... but i just wanted to know what to expect next? :wacko:


You can forget the ongoing relationship evidence. LONDON does not ask for it or look at it if you bring it. Really, really and truly, they don't. Ever. Here's my list:

Advance preparation for the London part of the K1 process
When your NOA2 is near, it?s a good time to start your preparation.

Petitioner:
  • Order your tax transcripts. Only the most recent tax return is required, but you can order three years at a time for free from the IRS. Tax transcripts are summaries of your whole tax return provided free by the IRS. They can't be faked because it's a copy/summary of your whole tax return picture, basically certified by the IRS because it's issued by them. That's why you don't have to include any 1040, Schedules, W2s or 1099s if you send a transcript. They are free from the IRS. Transcripts take the place of sending a complete tax return.

    If you call 1-800-908-9946 (the transcript line) , there is an automated system for ordering transcripts. You'll have to enter your Social Security number and the numbers of your street address. It will generate an automated request to mail your transcripts. You can also order online on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/i...=232168,00.html
  • Start filling out the I-134 Affidavit of Support. It will have to be signed and mailed to the UK the slow way. Get familiar with the form. When the NOA2 is received is a good time to finalize it with the supporting documents and get it in the mail.
UK beneficiary:

  • Get some passport photos taken. You will eventually need
    2 US sized for the Embassy
    1 UK sized for the police certificate
    1 either size for the visa medical exam.
    (and for AOS in the US, 6 more US sized photos)
  • Go to your NHS doctor and get the immunizations you will need for Adjustment of Status. You can get a K1 visa without having any shots, but you will need them before AOS. It?s really wise to take care of it before getting to the US. Many NHS doctors will do them for free, but they are not obligated to do so for immigration purposes. If you had theses shots as a child, Tdap/Td must be no longer than 10 years ago or you have to do them again. Get the shots documented by your doctor to take to your visa medical exam. Here?s the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:
    Td or Tdap - Maybe not available in the UK, so get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted for AOS
    MMR (if born in 1957 or later) Get a second shot 4 wks later if you have time
    Varicella ? Not routinely given in the UK but have seen reference to it being available; a history of having chickenpox excuses you from the shot. They take your word for it at the visa exam.
    Influenza - During flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed.
  • Order your police certificate. It takes some preparation because you need a passport photo signed off on by somebody officialish who?s known you two years. Here?s the application. Read the instructions. A police certificate is good for 12 months. Must take it to medical exam. http://www.acpo.poli...cation_Form.pdf
  • Look at your passport and make sure it will have 8 months remaining after visa issuance. If not get it renewed now.
  • Study the list of original documents London wants you to bring to the embassy and get those in hand or ordered. http://london.usemba..._documents.html

Edited by Nich-Nick, 11 November 2011 - 07:12 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-11 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Vaccination Records

Hi everyone!

I'm having my medical in London on Monday. I have (pre-historic looking) records of my Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough vaccines from when I was one, but there's no record of my Measles Mumps & Rubella and my family doctor doesn't seem to have them on file even though I had them (according to my mother).

I don't really want to have them again as I don't think thats so healthy so just asking if anyone else had to have them again in their medical because they didn't have proof? Or if there are any peeps from the UK who knows how to track down their lost vaccine records through their NHS number or something. Not quite sure how/if/why to do this.....

Please let me know if you can help!

Thank you :)



Doesn't really matter if you find them because a DTP from infancy would have to have another. Needs to be no longer than 10 years ago. Get a MMR, Tdap/Td/Dtp (any version or that combo), and a flu shot since it is currently flu season (Oct 1-Mar 31). Tell Knightsbridge you had chickenpox and you are excused from the varicella shot. If you can get those free from NHS before Monday, you are going to be way ahead for AOS. I would even ask Knightsbridge to hold your report until your doctor can fax them that you got immunized. It must be on your Knightsbridge medical report to count for AOS. If you get the shots later you will have to pay a civil surgeon in the US to fill out a new immunization record. Huge hassle!

PS...this is the wrong forum for K1 or UK issues, but somebody will probably move it.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 16 November 2011 - 06:49 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-16 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS DELAY FOR K1 VISA IN LONDON EMBASSY
The problem is because of being from Pakistan so London will do security checks. It happens to many foreign born at that embassy. It could involve waiting on somebody in another office location to research a physical file and report back to London. They don't know how long it will take them to get the clearance. It has nothing to do with believing your relationship. Because it involves security, they won't detail to you or your Congressman what they are doing. You just have to wait.

I do agree if by tiny chance a report has come back to London and they've overlooked it, just maybe a congressman's official inquiry might jog it loose. But mostly I think you wait. Being married and starting over would still result in the same security checks before the visa would be issued.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 18 November 2011 - 12:55 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-18 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to change interview date at embassy in London?
No he can't work on a K1. He will need to marry and apply for AOS and EAD and wait for approval. I know of a VJ member that was turned away and sent back to England when they found job contacts and copies of his CV in his luggage before he had a visa. They suspected that he was intending to stay and work without work authorization so refused entry to the US.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 November 2011 - 06:37 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-17 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Packet
All of ours has been copied/scanned/printed at home...petition, K1 application forms, AOS, and removing conditions. No problems. No RFEs.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 21 November 2011 - 09:53 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-21 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW SOON! Do I have everything in order!?

Of course I am nervous & scared at the same time. This is always on my mind! But I know that James & I will pull through with it.

If all goes well, James will be in the USA by January 2012 and we're getting married that month!


Good luck to you.


This will be enough to be approved. I'd say focus on this and put the other stuff in the back of your folder. From James' list:

For Myself
Birth certificate (Long Form)
Passport with 8 months remaining before expiration?
Police Certificate that says no trace?
Passpost Style Photos x2
Recipts of Interview payment/email
Appointment letter


For My Co-Sponsors because if your fiance doesn't qualify with 100% of poverty level they don't need hers.
I-134
Bank Statements
Tax returns/transcripts last 1 years
W2's last 3 years
Pay stubs or letter would be good

For the I-134 in London, you just need a sponsor--friend, family, or yourself. Your list is like the stricter one for I-864, but the I-134




***Another quick quest I have is do we staple the proof for I-134 together or hand it in a pile?***
Separate will be good because in my case the lady looked at my pile and handed back most of my financial documents and kept one tax return and one letter stating income, saying we don't need this. The interviwing officer never saw it and never discussed it.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 24 November 2011 - 04:06 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-24 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Stage Visa Cost
The price of the phone call is a hidden fee. 1.23/minute for them to take your money.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-26 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStuff for interview

Question: I have heard that we need updated letters of intent. Is this for both me AND my fiance abroad??


Did you hear it on the K1 forum from somebody in another country? Each consulate is different.

For LONDON you will not need new letters of intent because you responded with your application forms quickly. If you didn't do anything for 6-8 months, then they might wonder if the groom was still interested since the petition would have been well expired by then. And if you read the oath you will sign at the end of the DS-156K, it states you intend to marry ___________within 90 days, so a letter from you would be redundant.

DS-230,Part 2 is not a K1 form. Spouses and other true Immigrant Visa applicants do that form. Their oath to sign is in part 2. Your oath is DS-156K (which spouses don't do).

Your #11-13 are not needed. London doesn't want any proof of your relationship, meeting again or pregnancy. No photos needed.


Anything else you guys can think of?? ANY ideas would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch!!

Your appointment letter.
Receipt for paying the visa fee over the phone.

Are your parent's names on your birth certificate?
Is your passport in good shape and does it have 8 months validity left on it?

Edited by Nich-Nick, 25 November 2011 - 09:09 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-25 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157 requires birth certificate but need it now for Interview!!!!

Thank you so much, I have been panicking!! I have all photocopies of everything, I have 3 photocopies of my birth cert. I am always very well organised for this kinda of thing lol. I just never found where it said "don't send any documents with these forms". I have all the steps printed out where it says send all the forms in as you will be delayed otherwise, something like that, so I just followed what was written on all forms. I honestly, thought I was doing it correctly and that I would recieve all my documents at the interview. I am sure I am not the first one to make this mistake. I will have to ring Monday or else I am going to crazy thinking about it. Ugh I feel so stupid :bonk:


People do it all the time. I've read their posts and panic, but they come back to say it was all fine at the interview and nobody told them off. You're good to go. :thumbs:

I had a look because they changed the link to the documents recently (from the K1 page) to one ending "interview_documents.html" instead of "application_documents.html". It was the second one that had clearly said "do not mail documents, bring them to the interview." So you shouldn't feel stupid at all. They have changed up their webpages. Both links are still active but the one formerly attached to the K1 page has been changed up a bit.

Three lists now and none really say clearly not to mail them in:
http://london.usemba..._documents.html (new link from K1 page)
http://london.usemba..._documents.html (former link from K1 with text edited in last few weeks I would say. Now more for spouse visas)
http://london.usemba..._checklist.html (and another page)
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-27 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157 requires birth certificate but need it now for Interview!!!!
Also prepare yourself for a delay in visa issuance because of being born in an Arab country. It happens in London often. It won't be because of sending your documents in --not related to that little mistake. It's additional security checks you may be put through. Just saying this so you don't buy plane tickets or make wedding reservations until the visa is in your hands. It's called Additional Processing (AP) and can happen even if they say "approved" at the interview. I've seen it happen many times for non-UK born interviewing in London and most were cleared in 4-8 weeks but they won't be able to tell you how long it will take. Just wanted to alert you to the possibility so you aren't totally blindsided with it if it happens.

Here's a blurb about that:

These additional measures that some individuals are subjected to and that are leading to unexpected delays involve three kinds of security checks affecting nonimmigrant visa processing. If the application is flagged as a possible security concern when a consulate receives a visa application, a request is sent to the Department of State (DOS) for security clearances.

The first possible check is the CONDOR clearance. It is difficult to anticipate whether or not an individual will be subject to this security clearance since the criteria is classified. However, some of the factors that may result in a name being cross referenced through CONDOR include:

--Information disclosed on the visa application Form DS-157. Responses to questions regarding travel to predominantly Muslim countries in the last 10 years, prior employment, military service for certain nationals, and specialized skills or training.
--Country of Birth, Citizenship, or Residence.
--Individuals born in one of the seven countries currently designated as state sponsors of terrorism, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria.
--Individuals born in one of the ?List of 26? countries which the USCIS has not publicized but includes Arab and Muslim countries including: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, and Kuwait among others.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 26 November 2011 - 07:12 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-26 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157 requires birth certificate but need it now for Interview!!!!

Hi need help please. I sent my original birth certificate that was required for one of the forms for the K1 visa. I have my interview date and I recieved the confirmation letter but non of my original forms were sent back with it. It says on the embassy website that you are required to bring your original birth certificate. What do I do? call them or will the immigration unit in London return my certificate before the interview? Has anyone had or have this problem? :help:


You made a mistake by not following the instructions London sent you, but you're not the first. The birth certificate was mailed to London, so it's in your file and will be fine for the interview. Point it out to the document lady organizing your papers for the interviewer.

Next question is did you make a photocopy of it? If no, then learn from your mistake and don't ever send anything off without having a photocopy for your records. If you have a photocopy, take it so they can file it and return your original after the interviewer verifies the original. They aren't really into doing photocopying for you so they may keep the original if you don't provide a photocopy for the file. Order a replacement for yourself for later down the road. You will be okay for the interview.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-26 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA quick question on "employment" section on G-325a

Hi Guys,

Me and my Fiancee are filling out our I-129f packet now and have a question regarding the employment section.

We have been backpacking since last year so obviously we would put "unemployed" for that time.

however during that time, we were on a working holiday visa in Australia.

Would we need to declare this as employment, or write it as unemployed? - we will be claiming the tax back at the end of our time here.

If it makes any difference we are still living and working together at one of the jobs.

also, while on this note, would our payslips be good evidence of an ongoing relationship AND meeting in person?

thankyou

marc


Okay, nobody is answering you so I will give it a go. I have no clue what you're asking and maybe others don't either. First explain a "working holiday".

Are you doing work and getting paid? Then how can you be unemployed? List every employer/job you've had even if it's been 50 and takes an add-on page to the back of your form.

Proof of meeting is entry in to Australia evidenced by stamps in your respective passports showing both in Oz at the same time; boarding passes showing on same plane maybe; payslips if they have same or close date and same town and show your name; ATM receipts if you took out money same date in same town but tie the number to your name on your ATM card by maybe photocopying card and receipt with card number on the same page---things like that. I highlighted what I wanted them to notice on my photocopies like dates/names/card numbers and wrote on the bottom of the page what it was, ie "ATM receipt for Jim showing withdrawal 2/19/11 in Sydney Australia" and "ATM receipt for Jane showing withdrawal 2/19/11 in Sydney Australia." Nobody complained or gave me an RFE for writing on my photocopies.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-11-28 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExperimental Drug Use :(

He admitted to taking an illegal drug in his medical report but 'forgot' about it when he answered the question.

I would not even try and talk my way out of that one.


The form from London medical says

9. Have you ever misused or abused drugs?

The guy didn't think a one-off time as a teen was misuse or abuse. He didn't approach it with the intent to lie. He thought that question applied to s person who used to get high every weekend at some point in his history, if not currently.

If you Boiler had taken a couple of drags off a joint one time as a 17-year-old, would you classify yourself as a misuser or abuser of drugs?

Edited by Nich-Nick, 16 October 2011 - 08:28 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-16 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExperimental Drug Use :(
My guess is that all will be fine. The medical may call you back to have a drug test or even further evaluation for addiction before they sign off. He misunderstood the question. Normally besides the form, they quiz you verbally so maybe they think he wasn't honest with them because they asked him about drug use. The embassy will likely understand it was a mistake and forgive the misrepresentation bit.

Concerning all his blood tests--Blood tests for cancer and the medical exam are specific to what they are looking for---blood counts for chemotherapy or cancer markers, looking for STDs (immigration) so they wouldn't necessarily come up with drugs unless they were looking for them.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 14 October 2011 - 09:47 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-10-14 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question on G-325A

Hi guys,

Just filling out the G-325A and have a question in regards to employment history.

I am a UK citizen but during the 5 year history requested, I spent a year travelling in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, During this time I worked for a company in Melbourne for approx 3 months.

How should I convey this on the form?

Thanks in advance

James


Something like this. If you were on holiday and not working, write unemployed. Add a sheet if you need more lines.
Unemployed | May 2010 | June 2010
Company XYZ, 22 Koala St, Melborne, Australia | waiter | June 2010 | Aug 2010
unemployed | Sept 2010 | Nov 2010 |
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-12-01 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts?

Hey all!
So, I just sent my fiance all of my stuff for the I-134 (the form itself, letters from employers, letters from bank, pay stubs) and also all the same from my cosponsor. But I am wondering...is it ok that I sent tax transcripts from the IRS instead of the tax returns and W2's? Does it really matter which on I send (UK specifically)? My cosponsor sent their actual tax return copy and W2s. Now I'm nervous that I should have sent him those instead! Ahh!

Thanks and hope everyone is doing well!


Tax transcripts or tax return with W2 are both totally fine for London. They will approve an I-134 without any tax return at all if you have other valid proof of income or assets, which you've got with the other three things you mentioned above. You are more than covered. They don't even require anything from you since you don't have enough income. He could even sponsor himself if he had alot of money and thus no I-134 at all. The I-134 for London isn't as strict as the I-864 you will do for adjustment of status.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-12-01 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNearing the end

My fiance is waiting for his police certificate from Malaysia but soon after getting that, we will have the interview.Just wondering since we don't have a date yet, would it be too soon to send him my affidavit of support and letter of intent?? Will the date matter if it's a month or two earlier?

Anything I need to do or should know?? We've already had a delay with Malaysia so I don't want to do anything wrong or miss anything to delay us further.

Thanks for any advice you can give!!


No, it's not too soon to send your I-134 and proofs of income. Has he--
  • Mailed in his DS-230 part 1, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157?
  • Gotten shots from NHS? (MMR, Tdap or Td or DTP, Influenza)
  • Scheduled his medical appointment?

Those should be done now. London won't be asking for a new letter of intent unless many months go by without him doing his part, ie. sending in those four forms. He doesn't have to wait on Malaysia. Once he has the police certificate and your financial documents, then he can send the DS-2001 to indicate he is ready to interview.

Edit: Just saw your explanation after I posted. I guess he's done all that then.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 02 December 2011 - 10:28 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-12-02 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 11 of I-134 confusion

Generally for the K-1 it does not apply and I answered that. However I have read here many times that the London consulate prefers you answer that she "WILL" support you.

Yes, the co-sponsor fills out the same forms as the sponsor PLUS must attach proof of US citizenship or Permanent residency. The petitoner provided proof of citizenship with the I-129f but the co-sponsor did not.


It's really VJ "lore" that London requires "intend" to be checked. One guy, Graham of 'Graham and Megan' late 2008, had a new officer who told him that and let him tick the blank box. However, I've read UK forum just about daily for almost 4 years now and have never seen another person questioned for not putting "intend". Many still follow the VJ sample form.

Also proof of citizenship is not generally required of a sponsor on the I-134 like it is for spouse visas on the stricter I-864. A person can even self sponsor with no I-134 at all. Or a do-it-yourself affidavit by a sponsor is allowed as long as it contains all the right information as outline on the London website. And often they hand back the unemployed fiance's I-134 and only keep the one that actually qualifies. The want somebody to accept sponsorship, but it doesn't have to be the fiance.

Just sayin' my opinion based on London experience.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2011-12-03 09:45:00