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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please!

Thank you both. I guess in some ways, it does come down to a matter of opinion. I don't believe I was or am dangerous. I've never harmed anyone or anything. I honestly don't believe I'm dangerous or a threat to anyone at all. I'm a normal young woman who works full-time who just wants to get married and start a family. So I guess I will put no.

Thank you Nick, that has made me feel better. I was a bit thrown when the guy who answered sounded Irish. I'll bring as much stuff as I can and give it to him when and if he asks for it.

Here's a thread from 3 years ago you will be interested in http://www.visajourn...arm-depression/
Your will find some parallels and differences in your own situation, many opinions, much debate, and a happy ending. A major difference is that Angel was still on medication (I think. I didn't re-read the whole thread, but remember it from back then.)

In the end, it's your form and you sign off on:

41. I certify that I have read and understood all the questions set forth in this application and the answers I have furnished on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false or misleading statement may result in the permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry into the United States. I understand that possession of a visa does not automatically entitle the bearer to enter the United States of America upon arrival at a port of entry if he or she is found inadmissible.


Edited by Nich-Nick, 31 December 2012 - 07:43 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2012-12-31 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please!

Nick - I only used dangerous at the time with reference to the info on the form. After it happened, I regretted it straight away and made myself sick. I don't believe myself to be dangerous, have never had any problems since, work full time in a busy office environment and am a relatively normal 22 year old woman.

I phoned the US Embassy today and he just said he wasn't qualified to make that decision, and to call the US Border Agency. The US Border Agency bloke said he wasn't qualified either and to discuss it with the officer. I said I know, it's not that I need advice for, it's about the DS-156 form. He still pretty much still said discuss it at the interview.

So - I'm assuming I click no then? :S


My point was, answer it exactly as you feel is correct. If you think you were not dangerous, then you are answering the questions to the best and truest way you know. You may have a different interpretation that another person. Give your answer and dont take a poll.

You're wasting time making those phone calls. The embassy call is a call center in Scotland and is pretty much useless and is not a consulate official. Satisfy the doctor at Knightsbridge and you're in. Don't call the receptionist at Knightsbridge and expect an answer from her in advance. Bring a good report from your doctor to your medical exam and answer the questions the doctor asks. Wait for him to notice the scar. Don't gush out a huge long story before he asks. Just answer each question he poses truthfully and with calm confidence.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 31 December 2012 - 12:26 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2012-12-31 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please!

No it is the DS-230. So I only have to fill out Part I of the 230? When does Part II get filled out? So confusing :( Head spinning with all these forms!

A k1 never fills out DS-230 part 2. You have comparable questions on the DS-156

Have you ever been afflicted with a communicable disease of public health significance or a dangerous physical or mental disorder, or ever been a drug abuser or addict?
Yes No

That one is pretty clear in it's wording that your answer needs to be "yes" because you, yourself admit it was dangerous to you. That's kind of subjective really and almost an opinion...how dangerous is dangerous? Even of you think it was not serious/dangerous and answer "no", you will be asked questions at the medical exam.

If you will flip through this document, you'll find the last page is a questionnaire to fill out and take to your medical exam. It contains severl questions you will answer yes. http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf
It's at the exam that you tell your story to the doctor. Present the letter from your doctor telling how long he treated you with medication, what medication, and that he does not consider you a threat to yourself or others or likely to be in the future. That threat phrase is the key. If you satisfy the doctor at the medical exam, then the interviewer will not likely re-hash it. They let the medical people handle the medical parts.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2012-12-30 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime between Packet 3, Medical and Interview

Hey everyone! Firstly thank you. We have found this site so very, very useful in the whole process - most importantly for our families to get a greater understanding of the process which, at times, has been difficult to put into words and explain to people.

Secondly, my questions. I have today (22nd December 2012) received my Packet 3 Letter from the US Embassy in London. I have all completed all the forms requested and will be sending them back once I have booked my medical appointment on Monday. My questions are:

1). When would my medical appointment be? Am I looking at a matter of days from when I book it, or weeks? What is the average answer?
2). When should I be expecting my interview date to be? Again, what is the average time from now?

The reason for asking is that I am currently visiting my Fiancee in the US and intend to return for my medical as soon as I can get it booked, however I work for a Cruise Line and, on speaking to the USCIS, was advised that I wouldn't be able to work on a Cruise Ship with my C1/D crewman's visa once the K1 application had been approved and sent via the NVC to the US Embassy in London. SO basically, I cannot work right now so my funds are starting to run down.

I have looked at the Immigration Timelines section, and the flowcharts, etc. and have tried to work it out but my head is just so confused now!

All advice and help would be very much appreciated!!

Many thanks,

Steve


It's the Holidays so getting anything done is difficult now. The embassy isn't open but 2 days between now and Jan 2. The medical people said they won't be sending anything further to the embassy until January. In general there is no long wait for a medical appointment. You know you need a passport photo and police certificate to take to the medical?

I see no reason your crew visa would be cancelled prior to your interview when (if) the officer approves a K1, he will void the other. No idea how your reference to NVC fits into this picture. The Dept of State does visas and not USCIS, so maybe they didn't explain it properly to you. Your old visa isn't cancelled until you get a different one and that will happen at the interview if you are approved.... If meaning have all the right documentation and proof of support papers so they can approve.

Guessing, I'd say you have 2 more months to go.

I suggest you start reading and posting over in the UK forum since each embassy does things differently. http://www.visajourn...united-kingdom/ You can get a sense of what to expect and how long by looking through the forum and not just the first page. Your question #2 has been asked over and over, and answered in many variations of "we don't know how long it will take from now".

I also suggest you spend this holiday time reading the entire pinned thread London 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread. It is FULL of info for people just where you are and may answer many question for you or give you tips. Like all long threads, it's got some rambling and such, but worth the read. Take notes or make bookmarks for the things you find useful.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2012-12-23 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelays in receiving interview date at London Embassy

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had recently been issued their interview date? From other K1 filers that filed their I129F around the same time as me (March 2012) and the beneficiary is going through London the waiting time seemed to be around one month from the receipt of the packet 3 and medical by the Embassy and issue of packet 4.

I received confirmation when I contacted the Embassy by phone that their records showed they received my packet 3 and medical by around 27th November and that it would take 4-6 weeks to issue packet 4 with the date. Once that 6 week period lapsed I contacted the Embassy again and they could not understand why I hadn't been given a date yet because it shows as eligible on my file on their system. So they gave me permission to send an email direct to the visa section using a code. I sent that email and waiting 11 days for a response and today they have sent me what looks like a totally generic reply saying they have received my forms and I should hear from them with a date in the next 4-6 weeks. I am gutted, I did not expect to have to wait so long and to be told I have to wait all over again it seems so unfair. I know there was Christmas but surely that would only cause a few days delay?

I just wondered if anyone else was experiencing a similar delay in their case and if there is just a huge backlog for interviews or if it is just my bad luck. I waited 7 1/2 months through Vermont for our NOA2 with no RFE so I feel like my patience is now starting to run out.


There's several discussing the same thing in the UK forum in the pinned thread for K1s between NOA2 and interview. Jump in the thread about here http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5903149 and find their posts. There were 5 holiday days where the embassy was closed and many take vacation days so the staff would have been short I imagine during December and into the new year.

From the embassy website:

The U.S. Embassy in London will be closed on the following days during the holiday season:

? December 24, 2012 (Christmas Eve)
? December 25, 2012 (Christmas Day)
? December 26, 2012 (Boxing Day)
? December 31, 2012 (New Year?s Eve)
? January 1, 2013 (New Year?s Day)

Edited by Nich-Nick, 15 January 2013 - 08:41 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-15 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLimits of Liability for co-sponsor

Thank you all for your advice, I'll talk all this through with him. We have savings and don't live a fancy life when I'm there. We would have no intention on asking the government or the co-sponsor for any kind of help so hopefully it shouldn't be needed.

I did read somewhere on here about being able to do the self sponsor thing for the first part. Is there anywhere with an example of how to fill it out...it looked like it was geared up for being filled out by a USC?

If the UK person is going to self-sponsor, they don't fill out anything for the embassy. You bring proof of your savings or proof that your income will continue in the US, as was the recent case where a guy creates apps for phones and the money for selling them will continue to roll in.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-15 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview letter not received after 6 weeks

No we didnt give them a wedding dare since we applied for a fiance visa. We have to get married in America.

Yeah, I'm kinda familiar with the process. It's in your K1 instructions on the embassy website to tell them if you have a wedding date (in the US) planned.

you are required to complete the Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness, Form 2001 and mail it to the Immigrant Visa Unit together with a covering letter containing your email address, if applicable, date of your wedding and date of the medical examination


I was going to say if you said you wanted to marry in June, they would hold off on assigning an interview, whereas if you said February they would try to slot you in sooner. With no date given then the wait isn't because you told them your wedding was months away.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-04 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview letter not received after 6 weeks

Thanks for your prompt response. Yes i did include the readiness form. My fiance also called the london embassy and i'm still not on their system for some unknkwn reason. They said it's normal to take 2 to 4 weeks to appear on their system but it's been 6 weeks including holidays.

Start counting weeks from the date the last item was received at the embassy. in your case, that is the medical results so 5 weeks by my count. Then consider all the holiday slow down to help explain the delay. Call DOS is also my suggestion. Did you give a weddi g date in the cover letter that is supposed to accompany the DS-2001? What date?

Also, the UK forum is the best place to be at this point because it's London specific. http://www.visajourn...united-kingdom/
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-04 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 co-sponsor

Hello Everyone!

I have filled out my i-134, but need help with filing out the i-134 for my co-sponsor, who is my mother. Is there anywhere on the form she should indicate she is the co-sponsor, or just include a cover letter? On the form, on number 8: listing of dependants: Should she list her husband, since he is a member of her household (even though he has separate income)?? Also, what should she enter in the field 10: asking if she has filed a visa petition with USCIS. Should she say "none" but mention that daughter (me) is the petitioner for a k-1 visa?? Thank you all for your help!

Your mother doesn't need to indicate she is a co-sponsor, nor do you need to tell them in a cover letter. The I-134 will be seen for the first time at your fiance's interview because he takes it with him. He can tell them verbally. London just wants a sponsor. It doesn't have to be the fiancé. It's actually pretty easy in London as long as you have somebody with enough income or assets. It can even be the UK person if he has enough savings, with no 1-134 in that instance of him self-sponsoring.

Here's a post you should read about a quirky thing that happened at a London interview. The document collector person one sees before the interview officer, acted like only a fiance's I-134 would be accepted. That was an odd thing that I've never seen happen before. You'll see that the interviewing office clearly took it minutes later and approved. Many just hand over the sponsor documents (fiance's or Mom's) and don't discuss it at the first window. That person has no authority and is just organizing the file to send back to the interviewing officer. Just a head's up to avoid a panic.

Here's the post http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5900489

You should also go to the beginning of that thread to learn the London specifics for after your petition is approved. The first post breaks down things to be done by you and your fiancé. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/ (the police certificate link has changed, but is corrected a few posts down)

Edited by Nich-Nick, 16 January 2013 - 09:54 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-16 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBetween the Medical and Interview

Hi everyone!

Rob and I are almost at the end of our wait, or so we hope! I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much time elapsed between the medical and receiving the interview date? Rob had his medical two weeks ago and we haven't received an interview date, yet. I'm worried that it's going to be another drawn-out process when I was hoping to have him here in a month or two.

Any feedback or experiences? :help:

4-6 weeks probably before you hear from them. Then 2-4 weeks until the appointment. Been a bit slow from late November and others are discussing it in the UK forum. Also it depends on what date you gave them as your intended marriage date in the DS-2001 cover letter. If you put something like June, they will hold off and give those who put February/March sooner, as you have more time.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-16 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE IN NEED OF HELP

This is a coppy of the RFE we got
What is it they want ???


You did not submit required evidence to establish the france relationship with the beneficiary, Mark ********.
The evidence they mean is a statement saying we intend to marry. Saying that establishes that you declare you are in a fiancé relationship. It"s USCIS language which is never that clear.

This is all they stated they want:
A letter from you, signed in ink and not a photocopy

Provide an original statement establishing your intent the oeiieîîtiàrfwithin 90 days of his admission to the
United Sums. also süiornit copies of any evidence you have to establish your mutual intent to marry one
anotller.



A letter from him, signed in ink and not a photocopy

Provide am original statement from the beneficiary establishing his or het intent to marry you within 90 days of his
admission to the United States. You may also submit copies of any evidence he or she wishes to submit to establish his
01' her mutual intent to marry



Your attorney dropped the ball if TWO letters were not included in the first place. You will satisfy the RFE by sending the two letters. USCIS doesn't need to see pages of love letters, Facebook and Skype. Nor will your consulate LONDON. Positive of that.
USCIS wants to know you
  • Are a US citizen (normally birth certificate or passport)
  • Have met in the last 2 year (they said you proved that)
  • Are free to marry (divorce decree you sent)
  • Intend to marry within 90 days of his entry (letter from each of you)
No where in the petition instructions does USCIS say we need to know how much in love you are and how many times a day you talk. If you take extra stuff like that to London, they won't even look at it.

There is a sample letter here on VJ http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc
The only problem I have with the sample is his letter should say
"...within 90 days of my arrival into the US using the K-1 visa."

Your letter should say
"...within 90 days of his arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-16 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrior chest x rays at medical?

I've read a couple of places that you should take in prior chest X rays to the medical exam in Knightsbridge. I asked my GP how I'd get hold of mine (I had one a month ago to check if I had heart issues as my dad had a heart attack). It was all normal and they've said they have no need to refer me any further. My GP said I won't be able to get a hold of my X-rays as they are archived, can't be photocopied and are on a small chip thing then destroyed. Is this likely to cause a problem?

I've never hear of anybody taking their x-rays to Knightsbridge and I've been reading UK posts for 4 years, so it can't be common UK advice. Was it maybe Manila where tuberculosis is prevalent and sputum tests are routine? You are worrying a lot. If you have not had a heart attack, or similar problem, why are you even trying to drum up one? Heart problems? No is the answer. People with heart problems, diabetes, etc immigrate.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-16 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with Co-Sponsor

You guys are SO WRONG

Why would the normal household size be 2 for the petitioner and the beneficiary if the petitioner makes the required income and then not be counted if they couldn't make the income and need a cosponser? The Cosponsor needs to support everyone, including the petitioner because they can not support the new household, and maybe not even themselves, according to the minimum income per USCIS?

Yes the petitioner submits a 134 form which will show not adequate income and then the cosponsor submits a 134 form hopefully to show adequate income for this new household (the petitioner and the beneficiary) plus any dependents that they are already responsible for.

If all this income evaluation is so close as to make a difference, the total's listed are really quite low, then this international couple should really re-evaluate their choices as this will be a very expensive proposition (immigrating and assimilating into the US) and maybe they are not ready for it.

Sound harsh? Nope, just reality. Love does not enter into and should not enter into this financial equation.

Baron-- a joint sponsor only has to add the immigrant to their own household size. The US citizen and her US child can go on welfare, food stamps, whatever...they are Americans. It is only the immigrant who must be sponsored so as not to become a public charge. Positive.

For k1s interviewing in London, they want a sponsor. If the fiancé can't sponsor, then she doesn't even have to do an I-134 for London. They will accept sponsorship from another individual or even self-sponsoring by the immigrant if he has enough assets or can prove his income will contine in the US. Later for adjustment of status, the I-864 has stricter rules and the petitioner will fill out an affidavit of support, even if if is inadequate.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-14 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering documentation for NVC

Thanks for the advice, will do. As im from London, hopefully i have most of the required Vaccinations already. Our I-129f I have just because she was coming to visit me so we thought I may as well have a copy of our application handy.

I will certainly add on my location info for future reference though.

Now that we know you are from the UK, a lot of information is in this thread. Start at the beginning. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

Get shots now. There is a list in Post 1.
Prepare Affidavit of Support after 2012 taxes are filed.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 January 2013 - 03:12 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-17 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFew Questions About K1 Visa Process

Hi all,

Few questions about the K-1 visa process from Stuart (the beneficiary, from UK):

1. As part of the visa process, do they check up on my entire medical history and would mental health issues pose any problems?
2. Does it matter if i am unemployed? Recently became unemployed and wondered if it would be an issue with USCIS? Should we tell them about
this change ASAP?
3. I've also changed my UK address, how soon should they be notified about this?
4. Finally, if there is anyone here already in the USA awaiting their EAD or AOS, what has anyone done for work/income before getting their EAD?

Many thanks,

Stuart

1. They ask you to report it. They can't get your records without your consent and most people have a hard time in the UK getting actual copies of their own records. Here's the guidelines for mental health the doctor doing your medical exam will go by.
http://www.cdc.gov/i...alth-pp-ti.pdf. Here's the questionnaire you will fill out. (Last page of this document) http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf

2. No. If they ask at your interview about your job, you can tell them, but your employment doesn't affect the visa. The interview is more like a chat and they might say "what do you do for a living?" "what does your fiancé do?"

3. Your instructions for visa application will be mailed to the address on the petition. The letter isn't that super important because you can get the same information elsewhere, as well as finding out when London has your file and you can proceed. But now would be a good time to call USCIS and give an address change.

4. You can't work without EAD or a greencard...legally that is. If you wanted to work immediately upon arrival, a spouse visa would have been the better choice.

Edit: oops, didn't see Left Coast Lady had replied. I agree with her answers too.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 January 2013 - 03:03 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-17 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor Form Question

Hello again,

I think I was jumping ahead of myself it seems. So as we file our application, we are only required to submit an I-134. Then if the visa is approved we can start to look at the I-864a which is where the number of dependants on the father's income form is considered, plus me?

And I read that is would be 125% not 100% of the federal poverty line? Sorry if I seem muddled, but its nice to talk to someone who knows more than I do.

I have been reading the instructions and the form and I think I'm losing the plot! Thanks for the help :)

You do nothing about affidavit of support when filing the I-129f petition, other than planning ahead realizing it will be needed. An I-134 will be presented for the first time at your interview in London...maybe 9 months or more after filing the petition. Yes, dependents are considered, but there are no boxes to add up the household size. Example, if your fiancé has 2 kids that live with their Mom, he can say partially dependent if he isn't providing all of their support. If Dad does a form and Mom has her own job, he can say she is partially dependent. if she's a full time housewife, then wholly dependent on his income. It's more flexible than the exact count with rules the I-864 does.

After marriage, you sort of start over by applying for your greencard. That process also requires an affidavit of support. It is stricter, requires more detail than London will, requires 125% of the poverty guidelines, and is a legally binding contract.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 20 January 2013 - 02:46 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-20 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor Form Question

Hello,

I've been reading the topics on this site for a long time now, and have read the guides quite a fair bit too. Thanks for all the information gathered so far, it has helped a lot.

I have a question relating to the co-sponsor form and the requirements for taxable income. I recently read another thread on the same sort of topic but found it too confusing. Basically it was a lot of "no it means this" "no it doesn't, it means this" arguing, so I thought maybe someone could answer it more clearly or point me in the way of an online guide that explains it better.

My fiance does not make enough to sponsor us, so we will be asking his Dad to fill out a co-sponsor form. My fiance lives at the same address as his Dad, his wife and child (over 21). If his Dad filled out the application, would he need to show enough income support for himself, me and my fiance? Or would it be himself, his wife, his child, my fiance and me?

My fiance is also considering filing for two other family members on his tax return this year. Am I correct in assuming that his Dad would need to cover those 2 aswell?

I'm sorry that this type of question has been asked before, but my brain is just swimming with different options at the moment. Thanks for reading.


And you will probably get more comments to swirl your brain. Here's mine--

The first Affidavit you will need at your interview in London is the I-134. Your fiancé would only need to make 100% of the poverty guidelines according to the Dept of State website of he is the only sponsor, if that helps. Or London will accept just an I-134 from the father . There is no "household size" count on the I-134. It asks to list persons supported and say if fully or partially. The London officer makes a judgement call whether the support is enough.

The I864 affidavit is what will be filled after you marry and seek a greencard. Your husband will fill out a form. Your joint sponsor will fill out a form. There are places to count the household. There are specific guidelines about the count and the income.

  • Future husband's household if he claims 2 children on tax return is 3. PLUS 1 immigrant. Must have income for 4 on I-864 affidavit.
  • Father's household if he has a wife and adult child still on his 2012 tax return is 3. PLUS 1 immigrant. Must have income for 4 on I-864 affidavit.
If your fiancé is not claimed on his father's tax return, he is not a household member for the count even if he lives there.


Have you downloaded both forms and their separate instructions and looked at them? It will help. I had to read the I-864 instructions 3-4 times before all the details came together. If you look at the forms, it will help you see where family members and dependents are reported for the purpose of the forms.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-20 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListing addresses etc. for DS-230

Oh, no, wait. I've got myself confused haven't I?

The DS-230 is for immigrant visas, and the K1 Fiance is non-immigrant, right?

I assume I'll end up having to give that information at *some* point though.

I'm looking at this list: http://www.visajourn...content/k1forms

You will do the DS-230, Part 1 which is page 1 and 2. This thread would be useful for you to start reading from the beginning.
http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-20 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnancy during K1

Thanks for the replies. I know it wont expedite the process, hopefully we will soon receive the noa2 anyway. If I can't make it to the states on time my fiancé will fly out here around the time I'm due and with any luck we will be able to register the child that way. Wasn't aware you could fly up to 36 weeks, thanks! That makes me feel better. :) I'll give the Cali office a call too.

I want to give you some UK specific information. From NOA2 to visa, allow 3 months if all goes well. Also post #4 is a totally different process (CR1visa) and none of that answer applies to your K1. You can prepare for the next steps by studying this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/ The first post lists things to do right now so when London gets your case, you will be ready with all your paperwork and required documents.

Medical exam: Being pregnant, you can choose to forego the chest x-ray. This is what the technical instructions say about screening for tuberculosis:

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

.
You will not be given an MMR shot. Pregnant women can get a flu shot, but you don't have to because it will be after flu season ends when your adjustment of Status happens, so will be waived. Tdap or Td is okay. Here's the pregnancy Immunization guidelines http://www.cdc.gov/v.../preg-guide.htm

Birth of baby and visa. See the two FAQs on the London website here http://london.usemba...proc.html#iv051
Note this part :

A child born after the issuance of an immigrant visa will not need a visa to accompany the parent provided they both travel within the period of validity of the visa. A copy of the child's long-form birth certificate showing the name of the parent must be carried for presentation to an immigration inspector at the port of entry, together with a valid travel document for the child.

And just curious to know if you have priced the cost of labor and delivery in the US without health insurance. Also if your fiancé has health insurance, can you be addeded immediately and what will be the cost of his part. It's never cost free, even with insurance. He might want to find out from his insurance carrier, if he has insurance. You might save thousands if the baby is born in the UK with NHS.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 20 January 2013 - 10:16 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-20 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 FIANCE(E)- PACKAGE 3

Oh, that's interesting. I may persuade mine to come with me, then :)

We had a good time celebrating together. Had a hotel in London. After the interview we did tourist things including the Buckingham Palace tour which used to be only open in July/August. Loved it! And we had a nice dinner before catching a late coach home. He did not plan to POE for two months, so it was a good time to take a summer holiday trip over. Even if I hadn't gotten in, I was there to ride the coach, wait in line with him, and then celebrate afterwards.

If money is tight or he has limited vacation days, you might be better off saving both for when you get to the US. I don't know if you've looked, but AOS is $1070 and is best done ASAP so you can get work authorization and a driver's license, etc. He may need to take off days to drive you to Social Security office, biometrics appointment, a civil surgeon if you don't get your shots sorted before your medical exam, and to just have some fun days with you because you'll be bored while he works every day.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-23 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 FIANCE(E)- PACKAGE 3

Does the UK Embassy allows the Petitioner to attend the interview with the Beneficiary, or do they have to give you permission to do that?

You can request that your partner's name be added to your interview letter by requesting it when you submit your forms or DS-2001. I got in by just showing up and having my US passport as ID, but the preferred method is to list who is coming with you. On certain high security days, they have refused extra persons inside but I'm aware of a number of spouses/fiances who have attended. It does not influence the decision to have the partner there in London. I just did it because I could afford to fly over for a one last trip to England and London for awhile.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 23 January 2013 - 11:56 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-23 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling in I-129F form

Hey there!

My names Klaire, and I live in London, England and my fiance James lives in Maryland, USA. We have just recently got engaged, and are all ready to set the ball rolling. Our plan is for me to travel the the US where we will marry, and live together.

I've had (what I believe) to be some bad advice, and I was told to just enter the country on a standard ESTA, marry there, and then apply for residence. I was told that this would be the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to do it, but is not completely lawful... and that leads me to believe that it is NOT infact the easiest, fastest, or cheapest thing to do.

So, we've decided that applying for a K1 visa is the way to do it! So, I'm looking over the I-129f form, and filling in the 'fiance' part, so I can email it to James and he will just have to do his own but, and it has me a little confused.
Q,8 is asking for my U.S SS# and Q.9 asks for my A#

How should I go about filling those two questions? Thanks for your time :D

You don't have either so the answer is "None". Some of the PDFs have changed and won't take alpha characters, so you'll have to leave it blank in that case.

The use of N/A is more for a question that says something like "if previously married, list..." That would be non-applicable.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 23 January 2013 - 12:10 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-23 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are her Chances of being granted a K1 Visa?

Thanks Nich-Nick, I have written my lawyer now and asking her why she did not know this as I greatly appreciate you assistance. Its a good thing I found this site before her mailing things off. I will have her remove my letter and DS-230 part II from the paperwork we are preparing to mail off.a
Another question I am confused on is on the DS-157K all of the documents required on that form, I have advided my Fianc'e to only send copies not her originals,

as at the bottom of the page it states On the day of the visa interview, you will be required to bring all of your original documents, or certified copies, plus one photocopy to the visa interview. Click on "The Interview" and "Visa Fees"on the left-hand Navigation bar for further information.


Whatever you are paying the lawyer is too much. There is much better information on this website.

If you will read the K1 instructions from London, it says to mail the forms 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. London does NOT want you to sent any supplementary evidence or documents. Only the forms. I'm 1000% positive.

Get a medical exam. Details on the website.

Also they want you to gather all the documents needed for the interview and get them IN HAND. There is a list provided on the website. When you have all the documents needed, you may submit the DS-2001 to say you have all your documents and are prepared to interview. There is no DS-2011 as stated in your other post. The instructions tell you what to include in a cover letter with the DS-2001.

When ALL those things are received b y the embassy, they will contact you in 4-6 weeks with a letter assigning an interview.

What you need to know is on the website if you or your lawyer will read it and click all the links. I'm not going to detail it all because you are paying a lawyer to do that for you. I'm not going to be her free assistant in this post.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-21 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are her Chances of being granted a K1 Visa?

Good Afternoon, and thanks everyone for the replies.
I do apologize for the long letter.
On question 42 of the DS-230 it ask, Have you ever been fefused admission to the United States at a port of entry? (If Yes please explain.)


I said this before five hours ago, but maybe you didn't read it --

A K1 does not answer question #42 of the DS-230.
Her part ends at question #35. Look at the footers at the bottom of the page to see what pages are Part I and what pages are Part II. READ London's K1 instructions in Step One paragraph here http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

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.



No Part II. No #42. No letter explaining a question she didn't answer.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-21 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are her Chances of being granted a K1 Visa?

I am an active duty military member with pending fianc'ee Visa application in US Embassy London. We already have a case number and are a few days away from recieving her Police report and scheduling medical appointment. I have a lawyer but dont want to waste my time or effort or more money with her.
It is a rather long letter but wanted to ask someone more experienced on the best way to proceed and ask members opinions on her chances of getting a visa granted after being sent back 2x.
********* Edited for privacy **************

To: Whom it may concern
Subject: Supplemental to Question 42 on DS230 part 1
.


Question 42 is on page 4 of the DS-230. A fiancé only completes DS-230 part 1, which is page 1and 2. You can throw away page 3 and 4 and question #42 with it. I didn't read your letter. Too long.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-21 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines from NOA2 and Interview, K1

Hi All,

Recent I-129F filer here.

I've been looking over user timelines to try and gauge our wait times. I've noticed that with UK filers, the biggest difference between the quick turnarounds and the longer ones seem to be between receiving and sending packet #3. Some do it in a day, others 3-4 months.

This is the medical/police/financials/etc packet right? Is it safe to say that the best way to get through this stage quickly is to have all of our documents and vaccinations at the ready ahead of time, or do we have to wait and get the medical/police/etc after receiving the NOA2 so that they're more current?

Is there some other delay that I'm missing/ misunderstanding with the timelines? I want to make sure the only waiting taking place is us on the government, not the other way around :)

Thanks all for your sharing wisdom on this topic, this website is amazing.


Yes that can be one of the delays you have control over--being prepared for your London part ahead of time. There is a lot of London information in this thread in the UK forum. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
Start reading from the beginning and work your way through it while you await NOA2.

The medical exam will follow NOA2, NVC, and packet 3. "Packet 3" isnt a packet and is explained in post #6 of that thread. There is a copy of it in Post #18.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-25 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Police report query

That's what i thought. I've read reports it can take 3 months though? That's ridiculous.

You will have to get your fingerprints taken at a UK police station. There. Is a list on the London embassy website of the approved stations that can do that for you.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-25 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa

Hello every One , a little bit lost on the DS-156 form. . Do you have to print the form twice for duplicate or you have to do it over again , Let me know

Print twice or put it on a copier. You might want to print 3 times so you have a copy for yourself.
The barcode is a summary of what's on the form. If you change your answers in the slightest, create a new barcode...of that makes sense.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 26 January 2013 - 06:06 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-26 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Prep for Tuesday

Thanks Nich-Nick...I have the birth cert with my parents names on it. I also have police details from a caution, detailing everything, no name change or military background, so it looks like I'm good? I had a panic earlier in the week as I didn't have the full birth cert, but I do now. What about the ds230 as it asks youto sign it in front of the clerk?

The thing you sign in front of the officer that is sorta comparable is the DS-156K. Part 2 of the DS-230 is used by spouses doing IR1/CR1 visas. The term "long form" birth certificate refers to the one with more information, ie parents' names. The "short form" sometimes used for school things in the UK, does not have parent names and is not accepted by the embassy.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-27 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Prep for Tuesday
Giving you LONDON specific answers

Birth certificate short and long version and photocopies. The version with your parent's names on it.
Passport, do I need a photocopy of this? No photocopy
2 US size photos.
Police certificate and photocopy.
Vaccination form. NO. Use for AOS
I134 and proof of fiances income not mine.
Payment receipt and photocopy.
DS230 part 2 pages 3 and 4. 2 copies. NO. Throw those away. Never needed for K1
Copies of all forms from I129 pack. NO
Emails, Skype conversations and recent photographs together. Probably won't be looked at but suit yourself

Is there anything I'm missing? I'm don't want to leave anything out!
Have you changed your name, been in the military, been arrested or cautioned, been married before?

Edited by Nich-Nick, 27 January 2013 - 05:37 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-27 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to ask a question?

I have a question regarding how much to bring, will it be a issue if my fiance bring 3500 us dollars will they give him a hard time as why he is bringing so much cash?

You can bring a million in cash if you want to, but you inform them of anything over $10,000. They only want a record of it. There is no tax or duty to pay. However, that is so risky to carry so much cash. Tell him to be very careful...pick pockets, scammers, thugs, etc.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-29 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the sponsor for AOS have to be 18 when filing?

Yes it says it has been routed to California. I've updated my timeline and it now says my i129f may be adjudicated between June 4th and July 12th.

Then you add on about 3 months for the London part of the process after NOA2. Your NOA2 estimate will change and fine tune as people update or add timelines. It's only a prediction based on VJ timelines.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-30 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the sponsor for AOS have to be 18 when filing?

Hi,
My fiance and I are currently waiting for our fiance visa, I-129F to be approved, and at the moment I am only 17. I know that he has to file for his adjustment of status 90 after entering the country with the approved I-129F, and I've also read his sponsor has to be 18 years old. We are hoping to have our wedding on October 7th, and I don't turn 18 until November 14th. Do we have to wait until I turn 18 to file for the adjustment of status, meaning he can't enter sooner than 90 days before my birthday? Or since I will turn 18 during the processing time is it ok to file for it after the wedding? Any info on this is appreciated, thanks so much!


He doesn't have to file for AOS within his 90 days. He only has to marry in that time, so there's no problem waiting until your birthday to sign the Affidavit of Support. Also, If your service center is VSC, he'll be lucky to have a visa by the end of September.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-30 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning Ahead: Co-Sponsors

So I have a question regarding using co-sponsors as part of the affidavit of support during this whole process.

In the rough time frame for when I would, hopefully, get my K1 visa, my fiancée will have been graduated for a month or two and hopefully have grabbed herself a better job than her low part time one she has now. When it comes to using a co-sponsor (which from what I have read, can be an uneasy subject for the K1), in general but mostly associated with the K1 process, if the parents of the petitioner (the in-law parents of the beneficiary) are willing and pass the requirements for support, would that generally be acceptable.

Also, is one co-sponsor all that's necessary, or would 2 be even more beneficial. Both in-laws have steady full time jobs that both pay well and are living fairly comfortably, so statistically 1 would be enough. But would having the both of them act as co-sponsors, if need be, be a valid proof of evidence of the relationship as well as solid co-sponsoring?


Going to send you to the London K1 thread for my answers so I don't have to write it again.

Read this http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5136467

This post and the one after it about 2 joint sponsors http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5190583

If you will go to the beginning of that London K1 thread, you will learn a lot from it. Each consulate is different in their procedures, so learn what to do for London. Start here http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

London isn't going to be too interested in your relationship other than a brief look through what you sent in the I-129F. I don't think the affidavit of Support is an effective way to show relationship. Unless your case looks very fishy, they won't be asking for additional proof of relationship so don't knock yourself out preparing 50 pages of stuff.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 27 January 2013 - 05:23 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-01-27 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of Support

Magic! Thanks for your quick response! I actually just did a bit more digging and found most of this out. But I guess there's no silly questions here. :)
So my Fiancé' has only been in work for 6 months, and before that was unemployed/a student for a couple of years. Her Dad will be sponsoring me, but do they both still have to fill out the form.
Many thanks!
Floyd.


London isn't that strict with the I-134 as long as somebody fills one out, has enough money, and proves it. If your fiancé currently makes above the poverty level then prove it with pay stubs an an employer letter. It's current income, so his income is what he makes right now, carried out to a year's worth at that rate. A tax return is not a requirement for the K1 in London.

Here's a very helpful thread that is London k1 specific that you should try to read in it's entirety before your NOA2 is approved. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-05 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 and 4?

Thanks Nick, that is very helpful. I have read through all of the instructions on this link - http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html - I noticed it says with the DS-2001, it mentions about putting the wedding date on it? We don't have one. Pretty much all of it is dependent on how quick or how slow we get issued the visa, and the local pastor wants to meet us first. Do we NEED to add that?

Again, that same thread talks about that at least four times.

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5937982

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5677806

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5505696

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5312728

Seriously, start reading that thread from the beginning and learn about London. It is full of tips and info you may not even think of. It's time to get out of the K1 thread and over to the UK forum. Example of info that is not correct for your consulate is post # 2 in this thread, which even got a +1.

Post 2 above says:

Packet 3 comes when your noa2 is approved. It'll be different forms you have to fill out. You then send it back and packet 4 is confirming everythinng in packet 3 is good and you can book your medical and interview.

In the UK, no forms come in a packet.
Nothing comes confirming everything in packet 3 is good.
You won't get "packet 4" until after your medical results are at the embassy.
You can't book your interview. It is assigned.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-07 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 and 4?

Can someone clarify please what packet 3 and 4 is? I've seen it on a few time lines, packet 3 and 4 recieved and I don't know what they are :S I want to know everything I can about the whole process so I can prepare in advance.

Thanks


Each consulate is different. If you want to know the London specific preparations, start reading this thread in the UK forum. The first post has a list for you and your fiance. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

In the same thread, there is an explanation of Packet 3 http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5137390

An actual copy of the London letter known as Packet 3 here http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5180175

And a copy of the London letter known as Packet 4 here http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5193825

If you have further London K1 questions after plowing through the thread, ask them at the end of the thread. It's quite active and someone will reply quickly.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 06 February 2013 - 08:12 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-06 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before passport is returned after the interview?

We have our final interview date scheduled on February 20th, 2013 at the US Embassy in London and are trying to make travel arrangements for my fiance to fly to the US. Does anyone who's migrating from the UK to the US know approximately how long after the interview date we should expect to receive the passport? We're looking to schedule the flight 2 weeks after the interview date, but want to ensure that's enough time. Thank you in advance!


I'm quite familiar with London processing. I have seen 3 days, 5 days, 10 days, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 8 months....even if told approved at the interview. You can't be sure until you have the visa in hand, but 2 weeks ought to be enough if you're not ask to submit more documentation, got the right police certificate, right birth certificate, were born in the UK, aren't Muslim and they don't change your appointment last minute. Those are a few things that people have been blindsided with after they thought they had a perfectly wrapped up case. I think the standard answer the embassy gives is 7-10 working days. If everything goes perfectly, the visa should arrive by the 25th or 26th.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-09 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried and confused

hello,
the petition was recieved at the end of august ( vermont),we keep checking online and its still on the FBI checks part,and its now early february,my house is up for sale and no offers as yet only lookers ! so im now panicking and thinking of letting it,i have a work van ( im self employed) and a car i need to sell but havent done that yet till i get to the interview stage,ive sold or given away some of my furniture,but the house is the main worry and dont know what to do ? im confused about the visa for when i get it ( hopefully),the question i need advice on is do i need to immediately book a flight and go, or can i delay going for a month or so if there is an offer on my house if i reduce it for a quick sale ? or till i get a rent on it ? i need to get it sold or rented but i dont want to be homeless and out of work till i have the visa ! anyone else had the same problem as me ? i would love to listen to advice from experience ! i feel its like playing one of those kids games with little ball bearings and they all have to go into little holes but its hard to get all of them into the holes at the same time ,one goes in and another rolls out and there's a time limit to add to the pressure ! you know what i mean ? it would be more sensible to rent as ive paid off most of the house but then again im not keen on being 3000 miles away and an agent dealing with problems and problems with the IRS with a foreign income and property,the equity would be useful too but i dont want to give it away either ? :wacko:


So you are maybe a month away from petition approval. Then add on 3 months to get your visa in London if you push it. You can drag that out a bit by not rushing to submit the three things required before London will assign an interview--
  • Visa application forms
  • Medical results
  • DS-2001 readiness for Intervew form.

Here's what London says about the validity period for the visa and the option of extending it.

Validity Period of the Visa 

The validity period of an immigrant and fiance(e) visa is based on the  validity period of the medical examination, the maximum validity of which, is six months.  You will be advised further at the interview. The K-3 and K-4 visas are usually valid for two years and will allow the holder to travel in and out of the United States. Children will be issued visas valid for two years or until the day before their twenty-first birthday, which ever is shorter.

If, for any reason, you are unable to use the visa, it should be returned to the Embassy with a covering letter indicating whether or not you wish to immigrate to the United States. Consideration of the issuance of a new visa will only be given if the individual is able to establish that the reason for not traveling to the U.S. during the validity period of the visa was due to circumstances beyond his/her control.

Source http://london.usemba...processing.html

You might ask at the interview what they would consider as a valid reason for an extension. It would require a new medical exam, I would think if six months had passed since the first one.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-09 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F filed late Jan, wedding booked Sept 7th aaaarrggghhh

Hi everyone, new poster here and just posting a scared rant!

Have Had relationship with my American fiancee for over 7 years and got engaged in 2009. We visited some wedding venues last July in the US and booked our wedding for September 7th 2013 however we naively only filed for the K1 Visa in Late January 2013 (i know!) as that was the next time we were together in person which we thought would be easier to go through and understand the whole process and get everything together rather than do it from a distance. (I'm sure everyone is appreciates it's such a difficult process to get everything organised without doing a lot of research etc and this makes it harder trying to do it over the phone or online)

Well judging by the waiting times most people have been experiencing I don't think we have a cat in hells chance of getting this all done and dusted without having to put the wedding back.... All invites have been sent and uk holidays have all been booked by the family and friends too !

I'm wondering if anyone has any similar experiences and how you got on?


There is no way at all you will have the visa. After the petition is approved (maybe August as your timeline predicts), you've got another 3 months to get through the London part and receive the visa.

If you want to keep your wedding plans, you can scrap the petition fee and marry in September. Then go through the spouse visa process. Or if you will be together sooner, have a legal marriage and start the CR1 petition. You don't have to tell anybody you got married, and then carry on with your ceremony in September as long as your minister agrees to do it knowing you are already legally married. CR1 is a better visa in my opinion and a bit cheaper so will probably cover the abandoned fiancé petition fees. You will have to return to the UK until the visa is granted, but when you arrive, you will be a permanent resident allowed to work. Not so with the fiancé visa. You have to file for the greencard ($1070) and wait 5 months or so before you are a permanent resident.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-11 14:32:00