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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco sponsor and income question
Hey everyone i was just looking trying to find a form for cosponsor to download and couldnt find it also wanted to know
when they are looking at income do they look at your income in relationship to your present status ie... single earning x amount of dollars... or do they look at it as to what it will be ie... my fiance and daughter are coming hence income level for 3 people i am asking because this year i will most likely fall in the mid 30's as far as income and according to 2008 poverty level it is around 34k considered the poverty level ....and i guess i am still confused as to when i should include a co sponsor

any help is appreciated

thanks
narzelMalePhilippines2008-08-31 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescontacting uscis
Ok i know i will probably be told read the guides or something but im working 7 12's and i am exhausted
I got my first noa on june 16th for my i-129f petition for fiance visa here it is sept 22 and ive seen no updates or anything
Is this typical as far as a waiting period the timeline says its averaging about 78 days before 2nd noa when do i need to call to find out more and how do i talk to a person not a machine that can help me any help is appreciated
thanks all
narzelMalePhilippines2008-09-23 02:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresincome requirements
Just a question about income requirements. I should have already exceeded the income requirement for the year how ever during the year because my work is somewhat seasonal i did spend about 3 months on unemployment which is a benefit afforded me thru the union i exceed the income without showing unemployment, should i still include the unemployment income? Or will that hurt me
any reply is appreciated
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-17 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfurther questions on i 134
so do i fill out the i-134 now and go ahead and send everything to my fiance and do i send her original copies of birth certificate divorce decree noa 1 and 2 etc
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-29 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 question
i have a 401 thru my union retirement plan the moneys are set into different funds but i dont have a list of actual stocks or bonds if i use this in my financial statement do i list it under other property valued at or do i list it as sticks and bonds???
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-29 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa2
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ok got mu noa2 in the mail today but i thought they were going to request financials with this. it merely states petition approved and forwarded to the consulate in manila am i missing a step somewhere???? also it gives a valid till 2/23/09 what happens if things dont happen that fast
do i request an extension??
biggest concern is the financials i think i got everything but dont know what to send or when to send it

HELP!


when u get ur no2 they will then send u a letter which has ur case number as well as ur invoice number and the payment of $70.00 along with its directions. its better to pay it online. once u pay the 70.00 u then will get to send ur documents- i-864 and all that. good luck

so wait should i fill out the i 134 now and send her the entire packet and also do i send her copies or originals of birth cerificate noa 1 and 2 etc
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-29 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa2
ok got mu noa2 in the mail today but i thought they were going to request financials with this. it merely states petition approved and forwarded to the consulate in manila am i missing a step somewhere???? also it gives a valid till 2/23/09 what happens if things dont happen that fast
do i request an extension??
biggest concern is the financials i think i got everything but dont know what to send or when to send it

HELP!
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-29 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnext step hold my hand and walk me thru please
QUOTE (rheanick @ Oct 30 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your fiance/e is from the philippines, use this guide:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=129059

Also go to the Philippines forum. There is a post on preparing for interview from one of the VJ member....

If you want to know the procedure after receiving NOA2, go to the Philippines forum.. There is a lot of thread posted.


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so when i do the i 134 do i just send it to my fiance and she turn it in to the consulate when interviewed or do i file with the consulate also i saw that they want things sent in duplicate does this mean duplicates of any financial records as well


is 2007 tax transcript ok or should i go back 3 yrs
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-31 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnext step hold my hand and walk me thru please
QUOTE (William33 @ Oct 30 2008, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Submit the I-134 document to the Embassy/Consulate when the original packet is submitted. Keep copies for your records.

according to my noa2 the case is already forwarded to the consulate so i send them another packet?


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Submit the I-134 document to the Embassy/Consulate when the original packet is submitted. Keep copies for your records.

according to my noa2 the case is already forwarded to the consulate so i send them another packet?

and since i have no savings do i just submit paystubs and tax transcript
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-30 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnext step hold my hand and walk me thru please
so when i do the i 134 do i just send it to my fiance and she turn it in to the consulate when interviewed or do i file with the consulate also i saw that they want things sent in duplicate does this mean duplicates of any financial records as well
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-30 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnext step hold my habd and walk me thru please
so when i do the i 134 do i just send it to my fiance and she turn it in to the consulate when interviewed or do i file with the consulate also i saw that they want things sent in duplicate does this mean duplicates of any financial records as well
narzelMalePhilippines2008-10-30 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestimeline questions
on the personal timelines what is package 3 package 4 etc
narzelMalePhilippines2008-11-08 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!



my cousin is an immigration lawyer in new york.
she said never to mention work in the interview. because the sole purpose of the K1 is to be with your fiance. it is a fiance visa. not a visitors visa nor a work visa. so to say you intend to work would raise suspicions. to say you wanna see the US would be a bad idea too.
answers should all be along the lines of... to get married, to be with my fiance, etc. anything beyond that would point to a visa denial or delay for further investigation.
building a family should not be mentioned. if they ask, just say... eventually in the near future, or something like that.
of course in the long run we would have to work and help out our spouses, thats a given. and the consul knows that.
bottomline is... just say you want be with your fiance and get married.
kids and getting a job should not be mentioned if possible.

thanks pretty flower so how do you think she can undo this
i mean they said they want a letter stating she would be willing to work i dont understand why they wouldnt just accept that there and would make her reschedule? and should i now start considering a co-sponsor or should we go with the letter a co-sponsor would be the only way i could get to the income they require at least for this yr




depends.
what was the consul's final word?
was the visa denied or delayed?
does she have to go back for another interview? and bring more documents?
you have to know what they want to determine a remedy for this.


delayed not denied she said she would not have another interview that either i had to show proof of sustained income or she had to write a letter stating that she was willing to work ,but as i mentioned according to the 2008 federal poverty guidelines i more than exceeded the requirement for a 3 person family and 4 for that matter i just saw the note and it said i had i was insufficient for 3 but i made over 30k so how can that be
the only thing i can think is i do contract work for a union so i have to work for multiple contractors i submitted paystubs from each and w2's etc so unless the consular was only looking at 1 i dont know what they want




where would you submit this letter and proof of sustained income?

to the embassy

going to work right now pretty id love to talk with you more on this
narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!



my cousin is an immigration lawyer in new york.
she said never to mention work in the interview. because the sole purpose of the K1 is to be with your fiance. it is a fiance visa. not a visitors visa nor a work visa. so to say you intend to work would raise suspicions. to say you wanna see the US would be a bad idea too.
answers should all be along the lines of... to get married, to be with my fiance, etc. anything beyond that would point to a visa denial or delay for further investigation.
building a family should not be mentioned. if they ask, just say... eventually in the near future, or something like that.
of course in the long run we would have to work and help out our spouses, thats a given. and the consul knows that.
bottomline is... just say you want be with your fiance and get married.
kids and getting a job should not be mentioned if possible.

thanks pretty flower so how do you think she can undo this
i mean they said they want a letter stating she would be willing to work i dont understand why they wouldnt just accept that there and would make her reschedule? and should i now start considering a co-sponsor or should we go with the letter a co-sponsor would be the only way i could get to the income they require at least for this yr




depends.
what was the consul's final word?
was the visa denied or delayed?
does she have to go back for another interview? and bring more documents?
you have to know what they want to determine a remedy for this.


delayed not denied she said she would not have another interview that either i had to show proof of sustained income or she had to write a letter stating that she was willing to work ,but as i mentioned according to the 2008 federal poverty guidelines i more than exceeded the requirement for a 3 person family and 4 for that matter i just saw the note and it said i had i was insufficient for 3 but i made over 30k so how can that be
the only thing i can think is i do contract work for a union so i have to work for multiple contractors i submitted paystubs from each and w2's etc so unless the consular was only looking at 1 i dont know what they want




where would you submit this letter and proof of sustained income?

to the embassy
narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!



my cousin is an immigration lawyer in new york.
she said never to mention work in the interview. because the sole purpose of the K1 is to be with your fiance. it is a fiance visa. not a visitors visa nor a work visa. so to say you intend to work would raise suspicions. to say you wanna see the US would be a bad idea too.
answers should all be along the lines of... to get married, to be with my fiance, etc. anything beyond that would point to a visa denial or delay for further investigation.
building a family should not be mentioned. if they ask, just say... eventually in the near future, or something like that.
of course in the long run we would have to work and help out our spouses, thats a given. and the consul knows that.
bottomline is... just say you want be with your fiance and get married.
kids and getting a job should not be mentioned if possible.

thanks pretty flower so how do you think she can undo this
i mean they said they want a letter stating she would be willing to work i dont understand why they wouldnt just accept that there and would make her reschedule? and should i now start considering a co-sponsor or should we go with the letter a co-sponsor would be the only way i could get to the income they require at least for this yr




depends.
what was the consul's final word?
was the visa denied or delayed?
does she have to go back for another interview? and bring more documents?
you have to know what they want to determine a remedy for this.


delayed not denied she said she would not have another interview that either i had to show proof of sustained income or she had to write a letter stating that she was willing to work ,but as i mentioned according to the 2008 federal poverty guidelines i more than exceeded the requirement for a 3 person family and 4 for that matter i just saw the note and it said i had i was insufficient for 3 but i made over 30k so how can that be
the only thing i can think is i do contract work for a union so i have to work for multiple contractors i submitted paystubs from each and w2's etc so unless the consular was only looking at 1 i dont know what they want
narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
QUOTE (pinkRia @ Dec 22 2008, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Manila Usem does not accept co-sponsors for K1 visas. Your fiance should state in her letter that she is willing to work to be able to help out with your finances ONCE PERMITTED to do so, like once she gets her greencard or after she gets a work permit. She should not forget to say that her main reason to go to the U.S is to be with and marry you.

ok but heres something weird
i just looked at the 2008 poverty level requirements and according to that i could have a family of 5 would it be unwise to point this out
???
narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!



my cousin is an immigration lawyer in new york.
she said never to mention work in the interview. because the sole purpose of the K1 is to be with your fiance. it is a fiance visa. not a visitors visa nor a work visa. so to say you intend to work would raise suspicions. to say you wanna see the US would be a bad idea too.
answers should all be along the lines of... to get married, to be with my fiance, etc. anything beyond that would point to a visa denial or delay for further investigation.
building a family should not be mentioned. if they ask, just say... eventually in the near future, or something like that.
of course in the long run we would have to work and help out our spouses, thats a given. and the consul knows that.
bottomline is... just say you want be with your fiance and get married.
kids and getting a job should not be mentioned if possible.

thanks pretty flower so how do you think she can undo this
i mean they said they want a letter stating she would be willing to work i dont understand why they wouldnt just accept that there and would make her reschedule? and should i now start considering a co-sponsor or should we go with the letter a co-sponsor would be the only way i could get to the income they require at least for this yr

Edited by narzel, 22 December 2008 - 02:53 AM.

narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 02:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
QUOTE (DEDixon @ Dec 22 2008, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe the letter should state that after conferring with you, she now realizes that your salary won't support 2 kids and so you told her that waiting for additional kids would be necessary. Maybe she should say that you told her that transitioning to the states would be difficult in the short term so best not complicate it with an immediate pregnancy.

i kinda agree dedixon i dont think she should back off of the child cuz she already put it out there and they want the letter stating she would be willing to work to support another child but i am thinking to that we should kind of agree with the consular and state that until i am better off financially to support another kid that it would be better to postpone it and see how things go what sux is in my job i can sometimes earn up to 100k in a year if i travel but i want to be with my family not work 84 hours a week away from home


narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!

WOW! That's a first. Good thing she didn't say she wanted a whole bunch of kids.
That's BS but you have to play along. COs realize most people intend to work. Did they give her a 221g saying what they wanted from her?

she said she got a form she just said they wanted a letter stating she would be willing to work and that she had to convince the consular that she was not just saying she would work to get a visa

Have her fax or scan you the form

i will do that but do you think this will hurt our chances or when she goes back should she say we discussed it and being together is more important than having a child right now and we will postpone it but she would be willing to work if she had to
narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 02:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
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Im just looking for a little guidance now if anyone can help
My fiance finished her interview they did not deny but delayed it
when asked what our plans were together she replied we wanted to have a child together and raise our family
we are also bringing her daughter over my income was sufficient for 3 but because she said we wanted to have a child they based it on 4 and told her either i had to show proof of substainable income or she would have to write a letter stating she would be willing to work but would also have to convince the consular that she was not doing that just to get the visa?????? i dont know what she should write because if she does that isnt she doing it just to get the visa??? and as far as substainable income i dont know what they are asking they said either or ...do they want me to find a co sponsor????
everyone said she should not say she intended to work that that could cause her to be denied a visa so i guess i am a little lost help!!!!!!

WOW! That's a first. Good thing she didn't say she wanted a whole bunch of kids.
That's BS but you have to play along. COs realize most people intend to work. Did they give her a 221g saying what they wanted from her?

she said she got a form she just said they wanted a letter stating she would be willing to work and that she had to convince the consular that she was not just saying she would work to get a visa

narzelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocumentary proof of having met in person in the past two years
So like, what, you actually LIVE with your fiance? I'd say that's evidence enough that you've met. They basicly want to make sure that you have actually met, physicly.. been in the presence of one another. In other words, didn't meet in a chatroom last week and decided to elope to vegas on a whim, if you'll excuse the metaphor. Show pictures of the two of you together, that will help.

Personally i showed credit card transactions that were done in texas to show that i indeed WAS there, pictures, plane tickets, car rental receipt, hotel receipt, and passport stamps.
unstrungMaleCanada2008-09-06 00:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long is I-134 Affidavit of support valid for
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Hello,

I just filed an I-129F yesterday. Just want to be ahead of the game smile.gif ; I Want to finsh the I-134 Affidavit of support, and want to know how long is this form valid for?

thank you for your response!


It has no validity period. It is simply used to make a subjective judgment call about whether the visa applicant will become a public charges. As such, one completed too far in advance can raise some issues. I recommend the signature and supporting documents be no more than 3 months old at the time of the interview. In general, make everything as current as practical.

For example though, if the interview is going to be after April, they're going to want to see 2008 taxes.


Thank you

you are definitely right. I will wait.


Thanks for asking that question! And thanks for that answer! This is good for me to know as well =)...
texascamelqueenFemaleMorocco2008-12-10 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyer/Attorney
I have to agree with a lot of the other VJ contributors. I hired an immigration attorney to guide me through the correct process of filing the I-129F but could have done it all myself if I had known about all the information on the VJ website.

Attorneys are expensive and mine will charge for each stage of the immigration journey so I will be doing the rest on my own and saving the money for a plane ticket to see my sweetheart.
visahopefullMaleMexico2008-09-16 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Thanks everyone, I just confirmed that the Police Certificate is not needed for Mexico either. smile.gif

Everyone else who has the same question, you can find out whether you have to obtain a Police Certificate by looking at form DSL1083.
visahopefullMaleMexico2008-09-18 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
I know that this question has probably been asked a thousand times but my fiance and I are wondering how we obtain the Police Certificate. She is a Mexican National and lived in the US for two years while getting her Masters Degree (state of California).

Can anyone tell us the proper procedure for obtaining the police certificate information in Mexico and do we need to do the same for the time she lived in the US on a student visa?

We are hoping to have the NOA2 approval soon but would like to start collecting the documents needed for the Consulate interview now. Any guidance would be appreciated. good.gif

Thanks in advance!
visahopefullMaleMexico2008-09-18 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWelfare?
QUOTE (ARIANNA @ Nov 1 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As you all know the economy is in trouble and my fiance has been in a financial dificulty.

I'm waiting for my interview still but have been aproved.

If he were to file for welfare for our daughter soon. Could I be denied my visa?

Would they be able to know? He has previous pay stubs up until 3 weeks ago. Could they know?

Please help!


Arianna, sorry to hear about your situation. Believe it or not, a lot of people are in that same position now and it's just sad to think how much it is impacting peoples lives.

I'm not an expert but what I've read indicates that accepting government assistance could impact the Consulates decision to grant the K-1 Visa if they were to find out during the interview. Family is always first priority, keep you daughter fed and healthy. If you don't have sufficient financial savings or equity, I would delay the interview until your finace is able to find secure employment that meets the minimum requirements.

Sorry, things will get better
visahopefullMaleMexico2008-11-02 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
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They didn't stamp anything on her passport they just took her fingerprints. The guy also told her she could try again tomorrow if she wanted she just needed more ties.


Then, she was lucky with respect to a possible later entry to visit but it sounds like you don't know what was in the note to the Consulate. Lying to a CBP officer is a very bad idea.


What was noted was a card I had sent her with a bunch of lovey dovey stuff about the possibility of marriage and what not... She should've left it I know, but she's only a girl.



What the heck does that mean?? blink.gif


Just that I would've thrown the card away much with most of the other guys, but she decided to keep it and she still wants to keep it.
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
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QUOTE (Trepko @ Sep 9 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They didn't stamp anything on her passport they just took her fingerprints. The guy also told her she could try again tomorrow if she wanted she just needed more ties.


Then, she was lucky with respect to a possible later entry to visit but it sounds like you don't know what was in the note to the Consulate. Lying to a CBP officer is a very bad idea.


What was noted was a card I had sent her with a bunch of lovey dovey stuff about the possibility of marriage and what not... She should've left it I know, but she's only a girl.
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
They didn't stamp anything on her passport they just took her fingerprints. The guy also told her she could try again tomorrow if she wanted she just needed more ties.

Edited by Trepko, 09 September 2008 - 10:09 AM.

TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
Also, I haven't met her family yet is that not good? My job won't let me take vacation till January.
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Sep 9 2008, 01:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Join the crowd -- most of us here are driven quite bananas by most steps in this debacle, which is why we're here to help. smile.gif

Regarding the cats, I would never travel with mine as you suggest, but that's up to you and her, and to the health and temperament of the cats. It would be great if she can bring a copy of, let's say, an earlier e-mail in which she berates her sister for having neglected the cats; if not, you and your fiancee can start writing each other (before she buys her next ticket) and discuss the cat situation, and she should bring copies of those communications. Although traveling round-trip with cats would be viewed as exceptionally uncommon, these steps should help alleviate some suspicions at port of entry.

The letter from her employer should optimally state, along with the usual, that she is continuously employed and is expected back at work on a specific date.

"Preponderance of the evidence to convince a reasonable person" is your aim. That's about all that I can suggest; do these things, and I anticipate a better experience for her this time.


When you say its exceptionally uncommon to go round trip with cats is that a good or bad thing? Like people normally leave them or something? Sorry for all the questions. But I really appreciate your time.

I read on the immigration site that I file for my K-1 at the Vermont service center??? ISn't there one here in Texas?

Edited by Trepko, 09 September 2008 - 01:39 AM.

TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
So should she bring her cats with her? She is gonna buy a round trip this time and still bring her cats and bring her bank statement bills etc, letter from her employer and all that to show her ties. But is bringing her cats that much of a hassle? Its just this process is so frustrating for me and every little thing makes me go nuts about this whole process. Thanks for your time. It is much appreciated.
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Sep 9 2008, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is very curious. How did they "find" "a bunch of pictures of us and stuff"? What was the "stuff"? Was she searched? If so, why? To which consulate did the authorities make a note? And what is the "it" about which they made the note? Was she traveling by air or land, and through which U.S. port of entry? More elaboration, please, about the exact circumstances and everything that happened.

Especially with more details, others here can comment on the potential or actual ramifications (if any) of what happened.


They got suspicious because she had her cats with her and bought a one way. She's really scared to have her cats flying I had to beg her to fly here. And then I'd drive her back and could meet her parents. She told them we were staying because we're really good friends and she wanted to see me. She was entering through plane by Toronto flyiing to Dallas. She said we were friends and she had stayed here 2 months in June. So they searched her and found pictures of together and a card I had sent her with a bunch of lovey dovey stuff. They told her she could try again if she showed more ties. But they also said that a note to the consulate was made about the findings of the pictures and the card and the whole incident, I'm guessing.

She told the guy its because last time her cats almost died because her sister neglected them and its true. But he didn't seem to care at all. She was treated like a criminal right off the bat from what she told me.

Edited by Trepko, 09 September 2008 - 12:27 AM.

TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNote to Consulate made
My fiancee was recently denied entry to the US. They said she didn't show enough evidence of ties to Canada. And they found a bunch of pictures of us and stuff and she said we were just friends. And they made a note to the consulate about it is what she told me. Should I be worried? What can/should I do? I also haven't sent in the application for a fiancee visa yet we're in the process of that. But I can't help but be worried.

I also haven't met her parents or family yet. My job won't allow me to take off until around January.

Edited by Trepko, 09 September 2008 - 12:08 AM.

TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-09-09 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Wait times
QUOTE (MARM @ Dec 7 2008, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Trepko @ Dec 7 2008, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What if this is just an if the petitioner (I) lives with his/her parents?



It does not matter whether the petitioner lives with his/her parents or not, this fact has nothing to do with the wait times for NOA2.


No I mean would that hurt us in any way? Sorry for not being clear.
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-12-07 01:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Wait times
What if this is just an if the petitioner (I) lives with his/her parents?
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-12-07 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Wait times
I sent in my I-129F in October 10, 2008 recieved my NOA1 on October 20. It's December of 2008 and I still have no NOA2 or anything. Is this normal? Or am I waiting longer than normal?
TrepkoNot TellingCanada2008-12-07 01:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 form
On form G-325a, I am trying to fill in the information required for ex-spouses. The field that asks for date and place of marriage is not long enough. I am assuming that a city and state is the required info. Can someone verify that info, please?

Thanks...skinny
skinnyMaleCanada2008-11-02 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
Part B. Line 13 on I-129F asks for list of all children of alien fiance. Does this apply to adult children who will remain in their native country?

Edited by skinny, 18 November 2008 - 02:05 PM.

skinnyMaleCanada2008-11-18 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Status Question
I have not posted on this forum in a long while. Well my baby is here with me now and very happy . We already got married before the 90 day deadline. We have slight problem. My wife is pregnant and for some reason she as to do another medical. We have the vaccination report from St Lukes and for some reason she did not get a Tetanus shot and a Veracilla shot ( I could be wrong on the spelling) Two of the vaccination shot will be harmful for our baby since she is still in her first trimester of pregnancy. I am so worried because our deadline to submit the paperwork to the USCIS is September 12th. I don't know what to do. Will my wife get deported back to her country. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks
scientist1976MalePhilippines2008-09-05 22:35:00