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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-129F - what do I include?

Thank you - yes - I didn't phrase it right, but evidence that we have met. 
 
Do we need the I- 134 at this stage?

I -134 goes to the interview in London.

Have you looked at the list in the Guide? http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

Edited by Nich-Nick, 18 May 2014 - 03:48 PM.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-18 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Name Misspelled

Received letter from NVC and letter from US Emassy London with my fiancé's name misspelled on both. Looked back at everything sent and received to/from USCIS and its spelled correctly there. I assume some clerk at NVC has made the error. I will make calls tomorrow but wondered if anyone else has had this happen?


You can easily ask the officer that interviews you...face to face...if everything is correct on their records. If something in the computer got changed, he can fix it. Will be much easier than getting somebody answering a phone to help you. The only critical thing I see for you now is making sure your name is spelled correctly on the visa. It would be a waste of your day trying to call about this in my opinion.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-26 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange address when file is already in the US embassy (in London).

I would also get the Post Office to redirect your mail to your new address when you move. Its a minimal charge but might give some extra peace of mind.


Immigration mail is not forwarded. If undeliverable, it goes back to sender. I am guessing mail from the US Embassy would follow that.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 28 May 2014 - 01:31 PM.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-28 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange address when file is already in the US embassy (in London).

 
Think you so much for your response, Nick.
 
No I have not submitted DS 160 yet, but I have to do it now.
 
If I state my new address on the DS 160 form will I not confuse them (because on my National Visa Centre (NVC) file my old address).
 
How soon they usually send invitation to the interview?
 
Also do they send interview letter my mail of email?
 
Thank you so much again.











You need to go over to the UK forum and read the K1 Guide written specifically for London, it will explain what happens and when. http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/

It is 8 posts on various topics from pre-NOA2 to POE. But do check the rest of the posts because there are a few updates to what is stated in the guide like DOS no longer accepts K1 calls and you can now bring phones into the embassy.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-28 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange address when file is already in the US embassy (in London).

Hi guys,
 
Does anyone know how to change your address when your file already in the US embassy in London? Me (petitioner) and my fiancée (beneficiary) have moved to another apartment (we both live in UK).
 
Thank you so much




Have you submitted your visa application? DS-160.

If not, use the new address on that and your interview letter will go to the correct new address.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-27 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 or I-864?

I  have a slight concern however, nay a big one. Her mother and father each earn about $25000 per year. The household has 4 already and with me coming, that makes 5. Will they count their income as joint in order to surpass the federal poverty guidelines?


For the I-134 and K visa there are actually no rules except the interviewing officer must be convinced you will not become a public charge. It is different than the I-864 rules that get bantered around. It is a subjective decision by the officer. Yes the form asks for how many are being wholly or partially supported to help them decide. Yes London will consider $50,000 has been pledged as support for you. The I-34 is not a binding contract.

When you adjust status after marriage, you are back with USCIS and strict policy regarding the I-864 Affidavit of Support. It is a binding contract and they are on the hook for you until you work 10 years, leave the country, or die....even if you ditch their daughter.

You will submit:
* I-864 from fiancé and a tax return or reason not required to file

* I-864 from Dad listing his income in one place and Mom's income as his household member on a different line resulting in $50k on his I-864; their tax return; other proof of income that they offer; proof they are US citizens.

* I-864A from Mom granting her permission for Dad to list her income on his form and also agreeing to support you.


Back to the K visa -- yes the I-134 is the norm but read this:

From the U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Procedural Notes

9 FAM 41.81 PN2 EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT

(CT:VISA-1823; 03-15-2012)
A K visa applicant and any accompanying children must meet the public charge requirement of INA 212(a)(4) (8 U.S.C. 1182) like any other visa applicant. Evidence of support is usually requested by the consular officer. There is, however, no absolute requirement that an affidavit of support or other public charge documentation be presented. It is only necessary that the consular officer be able to conclude that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. It would not be unusual, therefore, for a healthy alien of working age, applying alone, to be able to establish eligibility during the visa interview without the need for substantiating documentation.


9 FAM 41.81 NOTES
9 FAM 41.81 N4 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

b. K-1 and K-3 applicants are subject to INA 212(a)(4) and must demonstrate to the consular officer's satisfaction that they will not become a public charge. The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213 A of the Act, cannot be required. Applicants may submit a letter from the petitioner's employer or evidence that they will be self-supporting. The Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be required when the consular officer deems it useful


























Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-29 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 or I-864?

My fiancé is the petitioner who lives in Missouri, USA, and i the benficiary who lives in UK. She is 20 and does not work, and has never worked but lives with her parents who are both going to sponsor me to meet the federal income guidelines. What forms do we need to complete in order to fulfil the sponsor requirements? Does my fiancé fill out the I-134 and her parents fill out the I-864 and I-864a? Neither parent meets the income guidelines alone.
 
Hope you can help!
 
Thanks
Mathew




THIS is a London specific answer.

You will take an I-134 form and supporting evidence of income to your interview in London from the person(s) who will sponsor you. It does not have to be the fiancé. If she has no income, then London won't be needing her I-134 and proof of no income. They want to see things from the person who can actually offer support.

If you have significant savings you could sponsor yourself with no I-134 at all. However, you may be too young to have reached a point in your life to have built up assets. It is an option for those going through London.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-29 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Co-sponsor income

Hi,
 
We were just wondering while we are waiting for the NOA2, and our co-sponsors tax return of last year wouldn't have qualified, this year she does as she got promoted few months ago. Will the fact that she made less money last year hurt us at all during this process?
 
Thanks for your help.




It's current income that is considered, not last year's. Have her get an employer letter. London likes those and will accept that as the only supporting documentation. They never have to see her last years tax return.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-03 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question for UK K1 filers.

Yeah I read that, thanks.
However looking at the packet 4 information from the embassy it says you must of had the medical before the interview, which made me to wonder which one was correct. 
 
http://photos.state....visa/iv_018.pdf  I understand its from a much earlier date, which is probably the reason why it conflicts. 



I guess I don't understand what you are asking. Yes you will have the medical before you attend the interview. I don't see a discrepancy.

By the way, the document you are reading is for spouse visas. The fiancé visa document is IV-19 http://photos.state....appt_letter.pdf

You had your medical Monday. Results will get to the embassy Thurs or Friday. They will maybe get around to assigning your interview by the end of next week or the following. Just guessing, your interview might be expected around July 11 and visa back by 21 July. Total complete guess on averages. Everybody is different. If it is faster, lucky you.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-03 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question for UK K1 filers.

Did you only receive your 4th packet with the interview information AFTER having the medial?

I sent my 'readiness form' at the start of may but have not heard anything about it. I did my medical on the 2nd June.
 
Thanks!



From the instructions on the London website--

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

The medical examination must take place before the visa interview. The Embassy will not schedule the interview until they have received the results of the medical examination.




http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Schedule a medical examination with the Embassy approved physician. Visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Please note: The visa interview will not be scheduled until the Immigrant Visa Unit is in receipt of the results of the medical examination. The failure to schedule the medical examination will result in delays to your application. Information about the medical, including how to make an appointment is available here.


Edited by Nich-Nick, 03 June 2014 - 03:36 PM.








Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-03 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresceac.state.gov Status Check says NO STATUS

No I was using Non-Immigrant because the K1 visa is called the "Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1)".
Now I have searched using Immigrant and got Status: READY :)
Thank you!
So I am just waiting to hear when my interview date will be.
What is the average time between submitting the Readiness for interview Form, and the interview date? Different people have told me different things. Thank you again.




It changes with how busy they are so what one experienced, may not be true for the next month. I would say 4 weeks would be rare right now. I think you will hear by two weeks from today, but don't ever count on anything in immigration.....because it changes. Check the status update date in about a week. It can change when they log your medical or issue a letter. That can be a clue, but also nothing to absolutely count on. Come to the UK forum while you wait and enjoy the chatter http://www.visajourn...united-kingdom/

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-05 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresceac.state.gov Status Check says NO STATUS

I am in the process for a K-1 visa for the USA.
I am British and submitted by 'readiness for interview' online form to the US Embassy in London on April 18th.
I had my medical exam on May 2 and have been informed by the doctors' practice that the Embassy has received my medical info and that everything is fine with that.
I tried to check my status at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ and got the result 'No Status'.
I have sent a query to the Embassy on their online Contact Us section.
Has anyone had this NO STATUS result when checking their status? Help, advice and reassurance would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Clare
 







Did you choose Immigrant. https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-05 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Status for K1 process

Hi all,
 
Im asking a question for research purposes as no paperwork has been filed yet.
 
My girlfriend and I have known each other for a year - she was there for me as friend through the final breakdown of my 17 year marriage (abusive spouse and mother-in-law).  Anyway, by the time we go to visit her in Ohio, my divorce will be final and I will be brining my 2 children to meet her and test the waters of our relationship.  We are not spring chickens - me having just turned 40 and she will be 50 next month and my children are 16 and 9.
 
Basically, she is a student and will be graduating in December and will be looking for a job and my divorce settlement should be in the region of £15,000.  I want to know if the money I will be bringing into the country will be taken into consideration for the financial aspect of the visa process.  This is only because I know she will have student loans to pay off when she starts work, but I also would like to find employment when my naturalisation is complete.
 
Im worried that we may be denied the K1 visa on these grounds - the relationship proof is not a problem as we email several times a day and speak at least once a day on the phone.  All of which can be proven as well as cards sent back and forth.
 
Does anyone have any advice on this.
 
Thanks
 
 
Sally














Sally,

You have a lot to study about the process. Here's a very brief summary about the things you asked.

For the petition filed by your partner--prove you have met in person not how many times you talk on the phone. Save boarding passes. Document the trip to meet.

For the visa interview in London-- an affidavit of support will be required. £15,000 will not be enough to self sponsor, but if she has no job, then perhaps a friend or relative of hers will sponsor. Form1-134.

After visa and marriage-- you must file adjustment of status to get a greencard and be a permanent resident (not citizen). There is another affidavit of support Form I-864. Your cash savings can be counted toward the household assets because you will be married. If her income +assets is not sufficient, she may find a joint sponsor.
With the adjustment of status application, you may apply for work authorization, which will usually come before the greencard. About 60-90 days after applying, you should get work authorization.

Two years after you get a greencard, you will have to apply and pay for removing conditions on the greencard.

Three years from you greencard date, you are eligible to be a citizen if you remain married to your petitioner. Another application. Another fee.













Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-06 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129f Taking a long time

I tried every legal option I had it is very difficult unless you are a Doctor to stay in the states unfortunately we did not have the same rights as yourself and the options you have imagine meeting the person you want to spend your whole life with and being told no based on bias. I have spent nearly 30 years with him. I will never give up


I understand and sympathize with you. Not judging you. I just thought that wasn't going to fly as an argument for your case ..." I had no choice." Now maybe some savvy lawyers are approaching it as discrimination based on new laws. I wonder.......

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-04 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129f Taking a long time
I hope you get it sorted and find out if your ban was only 3 years instead of 10 for an overstay that long. How do you know your ban? I thought you didn't actually get a time ban imposed until you tried to reenter...like at your interview for a visa.

I do question your reasoning of "I know I have lived there but had no choice as it was not legal for us [to marry?] then" as a defense. You had a choice to obey the immigration law or do something illegal.

Here's a good article http://www.nolo.com/...chapter2-4.html about unlawful overstays.

Best of luck to you. Laurel Scott specializes in waivers and her website has some good articles also.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-03 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to support your partner during Processing wait time
From someone who has experienced a lot of life, a long "until death did us part" marriage, and has a more mature point of view now with hindsight....

Pick your battles carefully. Not mailing something the date you said is not battle worthy.

Be secure in your relationship or you will be miserable. If you immediately assume she isn't interested in the visa because of not going to the post office then that reeks of insecurity. If you don't really think that, then why the heck bring it up? Find a partner who thinks you are the most wonderful person they could find, and vice-versa. Insecurity leads to suspicion, jealousy, possessiveness and a weak, if not doomed, relationship.

Immigration is not in a hurry. A month is a short time to them. The fact that you paid a huge amount of money to overnight something to the US shows you still think one day matters. So then you get angry because you spent that money, only to have your fiancé delay 4 days. Overnighting the submission to USCIS is another failure to understand that one day is not really worth the cost. Get the application perfect, then settle in for a wait. If petitions dated 6 weeks apart get approved at the same time, USCIS thinks that's normal. Don't feel cheated by seeing people days behind you get approved first.

If you start checking your status daily, you will have daily disappointment. If you check it 10 times a day, you will be disappointed 10 times a day. They email or text you if anything changes. Save yourself some disappointment and the negative emotion it creates.

A needy, depressed fiancée isn't a good life partner. She will be worse as a wife. If she is just pouting to make you feel bad then she is manipulative and high maintenance. Not fun.

I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but I said it. I believe it.












Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-09 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa....To lawyer up or not?
We did the whole thing without a lawyer. I thought it was easy, but I read instructions well. There is help for all steps you might encounter. We have a guide for the London part of the process in the UK FORUM http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/

I personally think it is a little faster without a lawyer because you deal straight with USCIS and the Dept of State (Embassy) instead of sending back and forth via a third party (lawyer) who may not be in a hurry to work on your case. At least you feel in control of your side of submitting things. Here's a breakdown of fixed costs you will have without paying additional for a lawyer.

K1 London route = $1680 + £280

$340 (USCIS) I-129F petition
£45 (ACPO) Police certificate just before petition approval
£235 (Knightsbridge Doctors) medical exam. Pay at exam.
$240 (Embassy) Visa fee prior to interview. Online pay.
$30 Courier fee if home delivery, $0 to pick up at a depot. Online.
$1070 (USCIS) Adjustment of Status/Work Authorization/Advance Parole

Add to that two trips to London, many passport photos, postage sending things across the pond, photocopying, etc.













Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-10 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 needed for fiance or not?

Hello,
We got our NOA2 and I am currently on hold with the NVC. My fiancée is back in England waiting for the next step (not exactly clear on all of this but hopefully I'm about to find out more once they actually pick up)...he has a complete I-134 filled out with tax returns and all other information from my father as co-sponsor, who has above the minimum income probably required. My question is, do I have to fill out an I-134 as well? And how long does it usually take to get the interview and approval? We are pretty prepared, my fiancée has his original birth certificate, police check, and all else needed already, and we have a letter from the place we booked to have our wedding at September 27th (maybe a stupidly optimistic idea but no money down or lost if we have to cancel). I feel very hazy about all of this and just wondering if co-sponsor alone is ok. Help!
Thanks

For London, yes they will accept your Dad's sponsorship alone. Well let's say, they have done for a number of people. I guess we can never predict the future, but the past is a good indicator.

If you need a walk-through for London processing, read this http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/
It is 8 posts summarizing the process. Read past post 8 for a few changes that have happened...like don't call DOS for info and mobile phones are now okay inside.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 16 June 2014 - 12:23 PM.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-16 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 needed for fiance or not?
Can I say one thing about your timeline which says Texas Service Center? You don't know your service center yet until you get your receipt (NOA1). The Texas Lockbox is not a service center. It's a mailroom of sorts run by contractors to take in all the K1 applications, sort them, deposit the check, and send to a proper service center for processing.

Now the I-134 which will be taken to the interview in London--
You will read many things about the I-134 on Visa Journey, but each consulate is different in the way they handle things. LONDON will be fine with somebody other than your fiancé providing the Affidavit of Support. Yes, that is correct. If your fiancé has no job then they have little use for an I-134 from her. Bring one from her father. Bring the tax return that shows the income. If each parent can get an employer letter stating their income, London won't faff around much about it. It is a subjective decision by the officer and $50k should convince them you will be taken care of.

When you file for adjustment of status in the US, there is another Affidavit of Support, I-864. It has very strict and specific rules you will follow. That includes your wife filling out a form, even if she has zero income. You may have a joint sponsor (Dad) and he can pool his income with a household member (Mom). They will each have forms to sign as well.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-12 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost Interview Approval--They didn't keep our I134....

Thanks for this--I hadn't seen that thread and what a relief!!

It doesn't say issued already--CEAC hasn't changed from "ready" even though the update date is today....I was told it goes to AP on the same day and then issued a few days later by other filers....but I'll check again tomorrow to see...:I'm sure it will all be well, and we've had such a great day celebrating and it was so fun to be able to go with him!! So we hope it is indeed smooth sailing....


The "AP" and "issued" depends on how/when the embassy works on them. If your K1 buddies didn't also interview in London, then you can't really compare notes with them on timing.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-16 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address

Me again.

My finacee has recently moved and her address is now different. Aside form the obvious headache of having to get her mail forwarded, is she required to inform the NVC etc. of her change of address?



She should inform the USCIS. They do not forward immigration mail. So if she gets an RFE or an approval notice (NOA2), it needs to reach her at the new address. A photocopy of the NOA2 is filed with your adjustment of status after marriage, so she wants to make sure she gets her hard copy in the mail.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-15 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCeac status update
It's really all a big guess what those dates mean. Some embassies might faithfully update and others may not bother. Guess anything you want... They read his email today??? ...but that date isn't anything to waste brain cells over.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-24 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing K1 petition

The thing is I as sent a letter of instruction by the embassy in Japan over a year ago. The petitioner has written two letters of extension in the past year, and the last one expired last month.

I can't get hold of the petitioner to withdraw the original petition.

I am in limbo. I want to take a short break to Guam which would require a B2visa.

So if I, the beneficiary write a letter to the embassy, will the case not be closed ( even though it had technically expired ?)

I don't want to waste money applying for a B2 , if it will automatically get denied.
If the petition has expired does a letter of withdrawal need to be written?








If you want the case closed, then write the embassy and tell them you do not want a visa and do not want to marry and ask them to close the case, or for confirmation if it has already been closed.

There will never be a visa unless you apply, no matter how many times the petitioner asks for the petition to be extended. If you have never told them you have no contact with the petitioner, and are no longer willing to marry her, then maybe they are leaving it open because she has indicated you need more time by asking for extension. You are no longer eligible if you are not planning to marry. Stop guessing and write them a formal, snail mail letter and ask the only people who know.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 24 June 2014 - 01:14 AM.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-24 01:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing K1 petition

Is it possible for the beneficiary to close the petition.

I have read before that the petitioner must be the one to send a letter to the embassy.
What happens if one can't get the petitioner to send off a letter?

I want to apply for. b2 visa later in the year to go on holiday with friends ( can't use the VWP due to a 60 day overstay several years ago)





When the embassy sends you (beneficiary) the letter of instruction saying they have received the approved petition, you can inform them that you will not be applying for a K1 visa and no longer intend to marry the petitioner.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-24 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a Supplement Sheet Format
Bill,

I also looked at your G-325A form and it looked perfect to me.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-25 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a Supplement Sheet Format


3. I have attached the additional sheet that I've created. Could anyone tell me if it looks ok? 
 
Thanks so much. 
 
Bill 





I would do the form exactly as you have.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-24 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrior background checks and K-1 timeline

Does anyone have experience with having a previous background check and finding that their process moved along faster? I would think that since he is the one immigrating it would have been more beneficial for him to have had the background check already.. but I thought I'd throw it out there.
 
Thanks! :)
Megan
 



My husband and I both had extensive background checks for jobs prior to filing. He worked with the police in England. Mine was an FBI fingerprint type check because of a Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) requirement having to do with trading on the stock exchange. I can assure you that did not speed up our timeline one bit over how it was going for others filing at the same time. What helped us somewhat was being detailed so no RFEs to slow us down and being prepared and timely in jumping through the next hoop.

Timelines change so you can't count on anything to happen for you based on others. It is a weak guess at best.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-25 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent my I-129F, now i'm a bit worried

Great to hear about the California processing times, fingers crossed! Got the e-mail about the change of alien registration number today. 

Make a VJ timeline. It helps us know where you are in the process and give better answers.

 

Another few questions, what has everyone done about leases and not knowing when they will be able to leave? My fiance's lease is up in London in September and obviously he will not be able to come to the states by then, but he doesn't want to sign another year lease or even 6 months in case things get done quicker than that.. so frustrating.

Move in with a friend. Stay, work and don't come the week you get the visa.


 


Also, i'm starting law school in August, and i'm going to have to get someone else to be the financial sponsor. Because I will have zero income, should I still file a joint sponsor thing, or just have the other sponsor do it all on her own, (she makes more than they require.) 

London will accept just the friend's I-134 and proof of income. But when your husband files for adjustment of status after marriage, there is another Affidavit of Support. You and the friend will each do separate I-864s, even if you make $0. Different form with stricter rules.

 

(response to question removed as OP requested the question to be removed and answer no longer made sense - VJ Moderation)

 

Also does anyone else find it funny how they ask when you are getting married or ask for venue receipts? Do people really put down payments on places and just cross their fingers? 

You will not have to produce any receipts. London asks just for scheduling purposes and would give an earlier interview to somebody marrying soon over another who didn't intend to marry for 6-8 months. And yes, some people book expensive weddings and the whole UK family books plane tickets and then have a crisis and much sobbing. Not a good plan.


Edited by Kathryn41, 14 July 2014 - 11:05 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-26 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent my I-129F, now i'm a bit worried

Hi everyone,
 
I submitted my 129f before I found this website, and now i'm getting paranoid about a few things.
 
In the section on my 129 where it asks about circumstances of us meeting, i'm worried that I was not specific enough. I was really stupid and didn't make copies of the forms, but I'm pretty sure I said something along the lines of "I studied abroad in London the summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, I met Sam (Fiance) in a pub in July 2010. Sam and I always get confused about whether we met on July 8th or 9th, and i'm worried that in my fiance meeting statement I wrote July 8th and he wrote 9th. Is this going to be a huge problem?
 
Also, as proof of meeting we submitted United Airlines mileage statements where you can see we took the same trip to San Francisco and Whistler Canada together, as well as passport stamps corresponding to that trip, there are also stamps from the 5 trips I have taken to London and mileage statements and stamps from some of his 15 trips to me in Cincinnati. I added a few pictures of us, but the only one in a distinct location is in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. The mileage statements are extensive, but i've been seeing that others have added bank statements and phone bills. I didn't add any messages, e-mails, phone bills, or credit card bills. I did have my mom, who is a judge, add in the letter from her saying that she is going to be doing the marriage ceremony attest to the fact that we have seen each other on multiple occasions within the past 2 years, I added a picture of my fiance, my mother and I as well. This should be enough correct?
 
Basically, I've read that someone was asked the date of meeting in the interview and they said something different in than what the 129f said, and that's made me really paranoid. Also now i'm worried that I don't have copies of the 129f, fiance meeting statements, letters of intent to marry, and the biographical information one. 
 
Thank you so much for the help ahead of time.. 










I can assure you that if you were asked the date you met at a London interview and you answered "I don't remember. It was Summer 2010" they wouldn't care. They are not trying to catch you out on details. And the post above says that the bigger proof of relationship is at the interview. Not at a London interview. They want nothing about your relationship brought to the interview. The biggest hurdle at the interview would be if there are crimes, cautions, or drug use by the beneficiary.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-25 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Financial records

Hi there,
 
My finacee has a copy of the IRS transcript, the W2 pay stubs and letter of employment and four months worth of pay stubs for proof of income. She is worried that this might not be recent enough. How recent do the pay stubs have to be, or is this enough for her to send?
 
Thanks




An employer letter alone will get you through London on an I-134, so you have covered the bases four times. Cross that worry off your list.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-03 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Vaccinations are required for K visa (kids) Jamaica?
And just to add, no vaccinations are required for a K visa. They are required for the AOS application. Good plan to do it before the visa and get signed off so you don't need a civil surgeon in the US to sign off before your AOS.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-04 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Vaccinations are required for K visa (kids) Jamaica?

I'm trying to make sure that my fiance and my step daughter have all necessary vaccinations before the medical exam. Has anyone already had this done? or does anyone have a list of required vaccinations for the child. I have the list for the K-1 fiance.


This is a Canadian doctor's website, but he provides a very good immunization section that should be useful for all immigrants. http://www.panelphys...munizations.htm

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-04 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Records

Barry. I don't suppose you could tell me how you went about getting hold of your vaccination records?
I've recently come back from the States after another three-month-visit and have -- until now -- been unable to do anything regarding getting hold of my vaccination records. Is it as straight forward as requesting them off my GP or do I have to go through some central medical records department?

Any help would be much appreciated.

 





Your GP office should have them if you have been with the practice awhile. You can get them from the shot nurse or travel nurse without having to see the doctor. If your mum has school immunization records, those work too. Some have moved a lot and their records didn't follow them. There's only two shots you likely need if you can't find a record. Do them again. You probably had chickenpox, which excuses you from varicella. It's not flu season which excuses you from a flu jab. That leaves Mumps/Measles/Rubella and Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis. Many get those two shots free on NHS.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-05 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Records

Hi there,
 
I've recently booked my medical check up in London and asked if they needed my medical records from my doctor. They said they only need my vaccination records, which I have. I seem to remember reading about sending my medical records off, though. Would this be to the Embassy instead, or are my vaccination records and my medical in London enough?
 
Thanks




London specific process--

Get your needed shots before you go to the medical and you will save time and money when you adjust status. List of shots here. Post 1 http://www.visajourn...uide/?p=6741198
Also an easy to understand list provided by this doctor who is not for the UK but has a great list http://www.panelphys...munizations.htm

Nobody needs photocopies of your actual medical records concerning your health. If you have ever had any condition that the Knightsbridge doctor needs more info on, then he will request you get a short statement from your doctor explaining the condition. They have asked for that on high blood pressure, depression, cancer, diabetes, surgeries, asthma....nothing like when you had an earache or something minor. You might want to read this post for more info. Post 3 http://www.visajourn...uide/?p=6741228

The embassy wants only the medical exam results, nothing extra you would bring to the interview.








Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-03 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancée Letter of Intent

I have a question that seems simple, but I am a bit confused and would really like a clear answer. On the fifth thing I need for the I-129F packet, letters of intent for both of us, on the template it says to give the address of the place I am filing at. This packet is supposed to be filed at the Dallas Lockbox facility. Do I put the address of the Lockbox, or do I put the address of the Texas Service Center? Thanks!

It does not require an address. It is actually a statement, and does not have to be in proper letter writing etiquette. The guide was more appropriate pre-lockbox days when we mailed directly to a specific service center.

To the USCIS:
Would do fine.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 10 July 2014 - 07:21 PM.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-10 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
Or leave it blank. Not important enough to worry over. They understand it is current.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-14 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa with ACPO Class A Drug Possession Offence
His first hurdle will be the medical exam. They (Knightsbridge in London) require the police report so they can see if there are any drug offenses. They will ask him about drug use and he can tell his story. If the marijuana smoking friends are not on his report, then no reason to complicate things if he was not charged for marijuana. A traffic stop revealed a pill. If questioning is directed to why the search, then of course if it was because a friend was high or had marijuana, then be truthful and say why they searched everybody. I am not in any way advocating lying, but he doesn't have to volunteer every situation in his life where he knew somebody using drugs if he wasn't participating....If that makes sense. If asked, do your friends use drugs, then that is a direct question to be answered.

So the Knightsbridge doctor will probably give a drug screening (urine test) which is an extra £48 (?) because it is not part of a routine exam.

Yes people have been excused in London for a one-off drug violation. I can't speculate on who and why. There is a bunch of detailed info in immigration law. Does it fit his case? I don't know. My advice is go interview and find out. Nothing you can change about the past so speculating and worrying doesn't help. The answer comes at the interview. Save the panic and Plan B until after the interview.

Many have put the fear of God into previous posters because of using VWP. I can't remember any who went to London with a crime/caution on their record and VWP use was even brought up. Several have churned themselves up anticipating it but the visa interviewer didn't go into previous visits to the US or violations to VWP.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-21 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFill in DS-160 before or after the visit

In regards to the expiration of your petition, it will be automatically re-validated for four more months when you appear for your interview, so that date is nothing to really concern yourself with.
 


London has been saying for about 3 years in the instruction letter (packet 3) to bring a new letter of intent to revalidate the petition if you go past your priority date as they call it. In 2012 and 2013 it also said notarized but I think they dropped that notary part from the letter this year. I haven't seen a letter from this month, so read your letter from London again and see what they instruct you to do.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-24 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFill in DS-160 before or after the visit

Thank you so much! You really are a star! Just one last question: when you filled in the ds-160 you gave the date of your last trip to the US then? No mention of the upcoming one? Thank you again, so much!


That's been debated. I suppose if you know the dates, and it will let you enter dates still in the future without rejecting the entry, then your information will be current on your interview date. I don't think either way is a deal breaker. Doesn't really matter which way in my opinion. If you don't put them, then you can tell your interviewer (second time called up to a window) that you made another trip to the US and would he like to have those dates to update your DS-160 information.

(When we did this, there were four paper forms to snail mail to the embassy, plus a paper readiness checklist. No memory of what trips were listed because my husband did the forms and we aren't sure where those copies are.)



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-24 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFill in DS-160 before or after the visit

Oh thank you so much! That is so helpful to read your experience. Just another question: did you send the notice of readiness after having your medical exam or once it was booked? I might not be able to have everything ready and sorted before my return from my trip anyway, I hope the embassy getting everything early september for a petition ending end of october is okay?


The process for me was very different for me years ago. It was all on paper forms. Now people do it all sorts of ways. Order doesn't really matter too much, but I would suggest the DS-160 first, then the others as you are ready. Most send the readiness as soon as they have a medical date to include, even when they aren't ready. If you are stalling just a bit then hold off the readiness. This info might affect you. Maybe don't submit anything this week because of a major computer crash http://news.msn.com/...visa-operations

Your petition will be re-validated. When you are with your fiancé, get a new signed letter of intent saying he is still free to marry and intends to marry you within 90 days of your arrival on the K1 visa. That's what they say they need if your interview falls after the petition expiration. Some lately who were past weren't even asked for it, but good to have it since that is what London says officially.

You need to read this thread http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/
There a a few changes that can't be edited and are corrected later after post #8 like mobile phones are now okay inside the embassy. Small changes really.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-07-24 16:40:00