ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much relationship details did you include in your K1 petition?
If you're talking about the Question 18 supplement I suggest what the guides say, a short descriptions of when you first met and a little about the development of the relationship.

"I met Susan in August 2006 on the internet game site _________. We played _______ together and then started talking on Yahoo messenger. I first went to visit her in her England for two weeks on Jan. 1, 2007. She came to Utah in March 2007 and met my family. We became engaged on her birthday in July 2008 in England. We have visited in each other's country a total of five times now. We still play ______ daily, as well as talk on Skype."

I think a liitle summary lets them know that you don't have IMBRA issues and you just met, became friends, then met face to face, fell in love and keep in touch constantly.

In the evidence portion for the I-129F, we put a few photos, passport stamps, itineraries, boarding passes (not all 27, but enough to document the most recent few trips), and we each had a credit card bill showing a purchase in Harrod's on the same date, and another showing Best Buy purchase at the same store in the US. That was more to document meeting.

London does not look at any evidence of an ongoing relationship. Most take a little something because of VJ guidelines, but never pull it out of the folder. So if you want London to see any evidence of a relationship or meeting, it would be something they see in your original submission that is already in your file.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-09-08 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCollege financial aids as income for I-134?
Scholarships are supposed to be reported when you file taxes. They can be offset by your expenses. So say you got $10,000 in scholarships and you added up tuition, books, supplies, not room and board and came up with $9000 in costs. Then the income is only $1000 for tax purposes. It would show up on your tax return as income. But most people don't know that, so you may not have included it. Normally your costs are as much, or more than your scholarship pays so it's a wash and not reported. You would only report it and count it as income if you got more than college cost. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw166.html

A couple of ideas:

Get a letter from the owner of the business stating that you work 21 hours a week and while your income varies you earn on average x dollars a week (or month) including your tips. It's an estimate but some verification.

How to calculate yearly income. Take the 2 months you've worked and average them to get a one month figure. Then mulitiply by 12 for a year. That's about the best you can do to show them a picture of your current earnings. Tell your boss what figure you estimated so he can put the same thing down. smile.gif

List your investments and their worth. Pick a day the stock market is up.
25 share of Coca Cola $xxxxx.xx
30 shares of Google $xxxx.xx

Send a copy of the financial aid package. List it as income. Maybe they won't understand it either and count it as income. One can always hope. The worse that can happen is they will scratch it out.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 01 September 2008 - 01:41 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-09-01 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
Chelle,

Alot of what would be allowed to get through an interview is going to be subjective. It's going to depend on the officer who interviews you. He/she might feel deep sympathy for your story and give you the benefit of the doubt of you were really trying to pull yourself up. But I personally don't think you're going to win somebody over to your side by being on a six month holiday of sorts in the UK, instead of being employed and saving up money.

Go home and get a job. Get two jobs. Do you have a place to live? Staying in the UK unemployed for 6 months is not building toward your lifetime dreams. It's just satisfying your short term emotional needs, and could be devastating to your long term emotional well-being. We all hate the separation from our loved ones, but we know we're doing what it takes to be able to live together for the long haul. You've got to prove that you can support somebody and being an emotional weakling (sorry) isn't going to get you there. And when you're home, cut your expenses and sacrifice to get your man here. Don't charge up things on credit cards. Don't get the highest level cable tv. Don't get a fancy cell phone with lots of minutes. Don't buy new clothes just because they're cute or on sale. Be frugal with air conditioning or heating oil to keep your bills down. Save every penny you can to build up some assets. It sounds really harsh, but that's what you've got to ask yourself...do I need all these things or do I need this great man I have found? Tell your fiance to get Vonage for GBP 7.95 a month. He can call you unlimited at no charge. You can talk every day on a regular phone. You can call his Vonage line free by using a dial around number from any phone.

Are you afraid the relationship can't survive the distance? If he's worth his salt, then it will. It takes a huge commitment to get through this process. Put it to the test and make sure you are getting a faithful man dedicated to you. Don't be afraid to be strong. You were just getting out from under somebody's thumb. Grow and become an independent woman for yourself and for your fiance's chance to live in America with you. Keep you eye on the long-term prize. It won't take that long to get there.

I feel very, very sorry for you. I wish we all had a magic wand to wave and "poof" we are together. I'm not meaning to hurt your feelings or criticize you. I'm just giving my impartial view of the situation. Take it or leave it, but don't let it hurt you. We can offer all kinds of love and sympathy, but it's going to take more to solve your problems. So try to turn off the tears and get a hold of your emotions, then make a plan. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can begin to crawl your way out of a bad situation. When you do, you will be so proud of yourself and you will be a wiser and finer woman.

I'm truly wishing you all the best. good.gif
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisits to the USA
What I always do for a question like this is call up the agency. I've called CBP 3 times at least. Here's the general number:
Customs and Border Protection
(703) 526-4200 or 1-877-CBP-5511
Press 0

All of them have been nice to me. I called that general number to ask about travelling while in the K1 process.

Before coming to the US with Nick, I spoke to the actial CBP supervisor at Houston airport to ask specific questions about baggage and if we had to list the contents of six suitcases. He said just put "household possessions"...one line, that't it. Saved us alot of concern.

And last week I called the CBP customs agent who approves/clears imports, since the ship with Nick's boxes is due in port soon. I wanted to know the process of what happens since we are clearing customs ourselves and picking up his things. He told me bring a passport, list of contents, and the bill of lading to his office and he gives us a clearance to go get the goods. Good answer straight from the horses mouth.

So, my advice is just go straight to the source and try to find an answer. You don't have to tell them who you are or give them a passport number.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question
And at the interview when they ask what your fiance does, don't mention the loss of job. Just say "She's a _______" based on everything she already submitted. She might get another job soon and I wouldn't get into the unemployed discussion.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad News
You're probably very worried right now, but he will be fine. He shouldn't be bedridden for months because of the surgery. Sometimes it can take more than a week for the intestines to start working again after bowel surgery and he will be on a liquid diet until some "noise" comes out the end, but they will have him up walking asap. He will probably be doing quite well faster than you could get an expedite. Every case is different, but I've been close to several people with complicated intestinal surgeries with large sections removed and just reporting how it went for them. Very sick puppies at first, weight loss from the diet of jello and broth, but did not spend months bedridden. You might find it easier to try for the visa and go see him now and ease your mind.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-12 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent!!birth certificate
You could marry in the next state. Texas only requires photo id (passport) and Social Security number if you have one. The USC can show his/her drivers license. Must wait 72 hours from getting license until wedding.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 15 November 2008 - 10:08 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-15 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Already!!
QUOTE (mrs_sdp @ Nov 22 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unfortunately, I had listed my children in Section 5 - I didn't realise that they didn't need to go on the form if they were over 21 years of age or married!


Section 5? Of the I-129F? I'm lost. Was curious because I remember Nick listing his children but don't remember anything about don't list if certain ages. That's in Part B #17. Where is section 5?
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoin it myself
We did it ourselves too. I think you will be happy knowing you are in control instead of hoping the lawyer cares as much about your case as you do. These tips are good too http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1tips

Here's the flowchart that helps get it straight in your head. http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow At first people are throwing out so many acronyms and form numbers that you get a little confused. Just take it step by step and it will become clear to you soon. Always read the instructions for the forms and be sure you get the latest ones from the USCIS website. I also bookmarked any good links people gave her on VJ so I could find them when I needed them. Take time to explore all the info given above under the menu items GUIDES , VISA FAQ, EXAMPLE FORMS, and EMBASSY INFO.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-23 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 8 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!
You spoil all my fun rofl.gif

Actually you got it wrong I was not going to wear my Stinky Monkey outifit, I was going n ext week to get implants and thought I might flash something else rofl.gif

You're cracking me up. YES, that will work in Dallas. Why do you think they call Dallas BIG D??? rofl.gif
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 8 2008, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got to admit it, I'm a nervous wreck. wink.gif

Good luck!


I am not to bad but I will be when I walk up to immigration

Hey Shaz~~~
Since it's subjective about how the officer perceives you when approach him, don't wear your stinky monkey costume and instead dress like a posh and proper school teacher. Flash him a big smile instead of diverting your eyes while you go pale with fear. Well that would work in the South, not sure about Yankee territory. rofl.gif

For my opinion to the OP: Long stays, young, no job to report ups your chances of being questioned. It doesn't mean you can't talk your way out of it. Good luck to all that want to spend the holidays with your loved ones.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa and british mental heath act
The wiaver is the I-601 found here http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

The instructions tell what has to be submitted from a doctor with the application. Find the mental illness part.

I would think you could proceed on your own applying for the K1, then take good documentation of the condition prognosis to the medical in London, and wait and see what happens at the interview. Then if denied, you can file a waiver or get an immigration lawyer to fill it out for you, but you will still be responsible for gathering the documentation they ask for. If you read what's required for the waiver, you could take similar information to the medical and perhaps that would be enough for the panel physician to sign off on her as ok to immigrate.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal US birth certificate
A certified copy of your birth certificate is what's needed. Normally your "real" birth certificate would be filed at the county clerk's office where your birth was registered. (Now with 50 states, there could be some deviation ie, Louisiana doesn't have counties) So if you need a birth certificate, they copy the one on file and sign/date it and use an official stamp or embossed seal to show it's a certified copy of the original. That's all you need and it sounds like what you have.

Because birth records are a function of each state, not a central US thing, I would check with the county of birth or the state of birth for an official government website to pursue an additional certified copy.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHypothetical K1 Question
QUOTE (Gage @ Dec 4 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The answer we're given is that the application of a K-1 (if the POE even can see a pending application, which is arguable)

They can not see a pending K1 at the airport. I've asked the CBP national customer service rep and twice at the airport when going through immigration. Their databases are overstays, criminals, terrorists and such. Being curious and having the opportunity, I just say "so what's on your computer there? What do you look up when foreigners come through here? Do you have access to who has applied for a K visa?"
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHypothetical K1 Question
We delayed Nick's interview to avoid that situation. I think once the visa is in the passport, it's supposed to be activated. But I recall reading about somebody who successfully did what you want to do. You could call CPB at the airport where you will clear and talk to them. I managed to get the supervisor of CBP at Houston airport on the phone while in England. I had some questions about what were they going to say if I brought 100 cds home in my luggage and things like that. I think I got the number from the Customs and Border Protection website.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about Igors List
It's from people creating duplicate timelines. I was guilty of the same thing. I was brand new on VJ and lost. I created a timeline then tried to edit it for the first time and it was blank, so I filled it all in again. I was in Igors twice for a long time. It eventually dawned on me that I created the timeline on one of my email addresses, then went back to edit using another email address, which actually made a second timeline.

So it's not computer error, it's human error. headbonk.gif
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-06 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI AOS Question
I think a short letter explaining your recent college graduation with an official transcript would be a nice touch just to explain your situation and show your earning potential as a college grad. good.gif
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-06 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyer or not?
No lawyer. I advise you to read, read, read all the guides, flowchart, example forms, tips, embassy info, etc.(all up there in the menu bar.) There's alot to be found in the Wiki articles too and most people never look at those. If you see a good tip that you're going to need down the road, print it or bookmark it. Make notes of good information. Get some folders to keep your papers organized. When you finish a step, start reading ahead and preparing for the next so you aren't slowing your case down by not being ready.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question reguarding dependant's
If you read the instructions for the I-864 Affidavit of Support, they go into much more detail about household members, dependents, etc. That might be helpful to you.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-07 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEMERGENCY QUESTION!
I don't know Japan's procedure. Didn't you already mail in DS156? You can do a new one and print it. Take it with you and if anything is said about it, then hand over the new one. There's no limit to how many times you can do the online form and print it.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-06 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting things ready for the interview
This is what the UK citizen does
http://www.usembassy...processing.html

A little about the interview
http://www.usembassy...kinterview.html

The documents of the "checklist" http://www.usembassy...iv/docs169.html
Not all will apply to every person. Like if you weren't in the military then you don't need that. If never arrested, you don't need a court record. And so on..... pick out what applies to your situation.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-10 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting things ready for the interview
You're going to be disappointed when London doesn't ask to see your scrapbook you've wound yourself up over. They don't usually ask for proof of an ongoing relationship or that second letter of intent to marry. We clipped together a "scrapbook" of sorts that just had two photos in London, train and theatre tickets and a boarding pass. One photo was outside the theatre to match the tickets. It was just in a folder like for a school report. They didn't look at it.

You should be going over your list of paperwork and making sure those are all in order especially the Affidavit of Support. Did you read all the reviews? http://www.visajourn.....nited Kingdom
There's alot of people that mention "they didn't even want to look at my nice scrapbook."

Edited by Nich-Nick, 10 December 2008 - 09:20 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-10 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments/Preparations
That sounds very thorough. I would suggest that you include something to show your mother is a USC like her birth certificate or biographical page of her passport (photocopies). It would support her statement of citizenship in question 1 of the I-134.

The Affidavit of Support I-864 for AOS often generates RFEs because, while the financials and documentation are adequate, there is nothing to prove that the co-sponsor is a USC. So the applicant gets an RFE to send the proof. It's going the "extra mile" for just a K1 interview and an I-134, but you sound like you want to cover your bases well because of him being a non-British citizen going through London.

You sound like you're doing a lot of research and are keeping very organized. Well done. Good luck to you.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-14 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments/Preparations
I would make sure that the Affidavit of Support is letter perfect with lots of supporting evidence. That is something they scrutinize no matter what the intending immigrant's ethnicity.

Your relationship evidence sounds very complete.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-14 01:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThought this could be fixed
You would have to PM Capt Ewok and explain it to him.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-15 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs VSC working on the August Filers
You might like looking at Igor's list for VSC. It updates during the day and shows the latest approvals with their filing dates. It is dependent on people updating their personal timeline so there's quirky things, but it's fun to see who shows up as approved and when they filed.
http://cse.ssl.berke...vjdata/vsc.aspx

Also if look at the menu bar above, there is a link called Immigration Timelines. Click on that and look over on the right and it will say what date each service center is processing according to VJ timeline input. Not 100% perfect, but a good gage of the averages.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-16 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I do now
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Dec 18 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Usually, it's best to do nothing at all right away. This is stressful time made worse by the holiday stress. If things don't work out in the end, you simply notify the Consulate you are withdrawing the petition.

I agree. Give him some space and see what happens. You've got time to take a breather and re-evaluate if things can work out before ending the petition. Hon, you don't want a guy that isn't willing to move heaven and earth for YOU. That includes being tough enough to do whatever it takes to get through this process by being patient, and understanding of your feelings. Marriage isn't easy and when you're short on money, it's a real struggle. Just ease off for a bit and see if he's worth it or if he would just throw in the towel after marriage when things didn't come easily.

I know, it's hard to think about that now when you're so emotional. crying.gif I understand. But when you can stop crying long enough to think with your brain, instead of your heart, maybe you can sort it all out.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-18 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F aproved...what do I do now?
QUOTE (jhaddad77 @ Dec 20 2008, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just checked my e-mail and found out my petition was approved....I sent my fiance
  • copy of the I-129F
  • affadavit of support (with tax return & w2s or tax transcript, letter from employer, pay stubs???)
  • evidence of ongoing relationship

anything else....any advice would be helpful...thanx smile.gif


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-21 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresengagement
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Dec 23 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We never officially got engaged, neither one of us proposed to each other. We just knew we wanted to be together,

We were very similar to this, but before the interview kinda came up with an answer to the question, "When did you propose to her?" of "When did you get engaged?" so he wouldn't go blank. And the answer was, "We decided we wanted to be married sometime in January when I went to visit her. There wasn't a big formal proposal or engagement."
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-12-23 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate question - UK fiance
And here's infamous UK Decree Absolute. The red stamp is what makes it acceptable to the USCIS. That certifies it. You will notice that I highlighted the relevant parts of the document so the USCIS would notice it. They did not RFE for it.

[attachment=9340:DA_UK__Large_.JPG]
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-08 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA book of wedding plans
I personally think it just shows a girl who wants to have a wedding, but doesn't go very far to prove a relationship of love with a specific person.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-17 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprevious visa denied
I would think it depends on the reason why the visa was denied before. If the same thing is part of the K1 visa, and that still exists, then changing visas wouldn't fix what was wrong before. Maybe you should give a little more background so people could respond better.

Like if the person had criminal convictions and that's why they were denied, then the criminal convictions would still come up in a K1 application.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-17 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCouples Information Needed
It doesn't sound like a work visa is an option. It sounds like he works in Canada for a company that doesn't make him come into the office but two weeks out of four. So he spends the other two weeks working "from home" (but actually at his GFs in the US) just by choice, not because the company sends him to the US. They just allow him that flexibility.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent processing times?
Capt Ewok keeps a running list of dates being approved. There's alot of data and charts if you look in the lighter blue menu bar and click Immigration Timelines. It is based on data taken from VJ member timelines, but will give you an indication of what is happening. Also look under K1 and K3 Historical. You'll see how it changes if you look at the graphs. A year ago VSC was way ahead of CSC. Not true anymore.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F form question 10
Blank. That question goes with the question above about getting citizenship through your parents. Since you are natural born, only the first line of Q10 has a a response.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 January 2009 - 09:08 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-17 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting time K1 Visa UK Citizen
If you want to look at today's statistics

if filed at California Service Center
0 13 days to get NOA1
105 days to NOA2
007 days transfer to NVC
008 days at NVC
006 days transfer to London
062 days processing in London
201 Days from mailing to CSC


if filed at Vermont Service Center
00 8 days to get NOA1
156 days to NOA2
007 days transfer to NVC
008 days at NVC
006 days transfer to London
062 days processing in London
247 Days from mailing to VSC

Those are today's numbers from Visa Journey timelines and statistics. Some go faster, some are slower. A lawyer could slow you up a little because of the time to get papers back and forth from him, but these averages include lawyers and do it yourselfers. And sometimes the length of time trends up at the various service centers. If you look at this graph, what if the VSC trend continues to go up? Then your NOA2 could be even more days by the time your case gets adjudicated. The current number of days is for people getting approved today, meaning they filed in August.


The graphs go up and down and you can check them under Immigration Timelines in the lighter blue menu bar.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-23 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrue or False?
QUOTE (tjxu97 @ Jan 22 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, let me see if I got this straight. We can get married (on paper). To do this, contact the county clerk where I live now and go through their marriage procedure.Thanks alot guys!

Yes that's probably the procedure. Each state has different rules for marriage. Some only have to show id (passport), others want a Social Security number, and some have waiting periods. If you don't like the rules or requirements where you are, go to another state. Many people marry in Las Vegas because it's easy and instant in Nevada. A marriage anywhere in the US is okay for the rest of your paperwork.

You need a certified copy of the marriage license. Ask how/when you can obtain one wherever you get your license. Often it goes like this: Get a license; maybe wait x number of days if required; get married by a judge or justice of the peace or minister; officiant of marriage signs the license; take the license back to county where you got it; county registers it in their records; they put an official seal or stamp on it and give it back to you. That is now your marriage certificate. They can normally give you a certified copy at the same time for a fee. Look up the law in the state where you plan to marry.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-22 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrue or False?
QUOTE (tjxu97 @ Jan 21 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow! Thanks everyone for your feedback.

My girlfriend and I had been living together in Asia for years. We also have a child. Recently I came back to the US for the holidays. A month later, my gf and baby came over to visit as well. Since we've been back, we've talked about marriage but don't know if it's bets to do it in the US or in Japan. Since we are both here now and I am looking for a job and new place to live, I thought we could do it. She would return with our daughter to Japan and come back when I have settled into a new job and found a home.

So, if we do decide to marry before we leave, it is legal. Once she leaves, what is the best way to get her and my child back here permanently?

What you described sounds like her intent was tourist when she came to visit. It was after entry that the thought of marriage came up. It seems like a legitimate case where you could marry, file an I-130 and adjust status without her leaving. As pushbrk stated above, if she leaves US soil, then there would be a problem of getting back in without waiting on a visa in Japan. Your child can get a US passport and doesn't need a visa or adjustment of status. Right pushbrk??
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-01-22 06:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvermont service center
Don't count on it this year. In Summer 2007 there was a super surge of petitions because the applicants were trying to file before the big fee increase. So they got way backlogged and approvals were taking a long, long time. USCIS hired and trained 1500(?) new employees maybe authorized overtime, and they started catching up is why the dip. They have continued to promise to try to streamline the process and deal with the backlogs going forward but only time will tell. The number of employees and overtime is a vague memory so that's just a rough explanation of how it went, rather than a quoted fact.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-02-09 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvermont service center

This graph shows that VSC did trend down last year 2008 after Christmas. The data is only from VJ member timelines, not the whole VSC.
Where you see the biggest dip, keep in mind that those month figures are showing the days to NOA2. In the April dip it was taking about 60 days average so go back 60 days to know when they filed...February.

For many who filed in Feb 2008 at VSC, it was much faster than 60 days to receive the NOA2.
Look at these profiles.

30 days http://www.visajourn...l...l=&id=46999

19 days http://www.visajourn...l...l=&id=46589

25 days http://www.visajourn...l...l=&id=41899

24 days http://www.visajourn...l...l=&id=45820

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