Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GATHERING ALL THE DOCS REQUIRED FOR PCKGE 3	How soon can we set the interview date?	Bxzjourney	Male	Peru	2010-07-27 01:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GATHERING ALL THE DOCS REQUIRED FOR PCKGE 3	After receiving the package3 are there any other documents that my fiancée needs to send to the embassy, along with the checklist? This is the list of the documents that we think we need to start gathering, but we don’t know which ones to send to the embassy. Or if we should keep all these documents for the interview takes place We think that the documents we need to send right away as soon we receive Package 3 are: The DS – 2001 FORM (CHECKLIST) And the OF – 230 Part I and Part II, where can I get these forms? Should we replace them for the DS – 230 Part I and Part II instead? Pictures: 2 x 2 inches And keep these documents for the Interview: - OF – 167 - Birth Certificate - Medical exam - DSL – 1083 // Police Certificates: Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales – emitido por la Policía Nacional del Perú Certificado de Antecedentes Penales – emitido por el Poder Judicial Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales a Nivel Nacional – emitido por la INPE - Evidence of Support of Petitioner (Form I – 134) Where can I get the OF – 167 form from? Is it required to send it along with the Affidavit of Support form? Does the I – 134 needs to be notarized as the I – 864? - I forgot about the Bank Statements!! - 3 years of Income Tax Reports (needed according to Embassy) - Divorce Decree - DS – 156 and DS – 156K (unsigned) What if one of the parts never got married? Is it required to look up for a Certificate of Freedom? Do the civil beneficiary docs will be in Spanish need to be translated to English? Even though the Embassy is located where the official language is Spanish? Also, is it true that the DS – 160 form is replacing the DS – 156 AND DS – 156K forms? So is the first one that we need to fill up instead? Can we get an interview date before sending the checklist from package 3, I read on some cases where they had their interview date set before receiving package 3? Everything seems pretty confusing from link to link. Is there anything else that we are missing? Anyone who had their interview at the US embassy in Peru? Please any advice helps.	Bxzjourney	Male	Peru	2010-07-25 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Did the USCIS website change?	I noticed that the uscis case status webpage is displaying less dots for us today. we were at post activity and had one last dot which seems to have disappeared, however, we are still in post decision activity. anybody else has this happen too?[/size]	Bxzjourney	Male	Peru	2010-07-28 01:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Part 1 Question 1	Thank you all for the responses. I am still wondering the original question, in which about question 1 in part 1. It may be good to know this anyhow for the future. Thank you all.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-03-25 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Part 1 Question 1	Hi, Fiance(e) I-129F petitioners fill out the I-134, not the I-864. You won't fill out the I-864 until you apply for adjustment of status for the beneficiary. Thank you for responding. At what point do they let me know I need to fill out the I-134? Do they sent me something in the mail? He has received his packet 3 with links to things he'll need.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-03-25 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Part 1 Question 1	Maybe I am way over thinking this...but none of the options on part 1, question 1 of the I-864 seem to be fit for me. I am the petitioner, but i have not filled a I-130. Me and my fiance are going the I-129F route and we are at the step where they sent him a piece of paper with links online with checklists (package #3). One of the things they asked for was this, to have the petitioner (me, US citizen) fill it out. Here are the options they give: Check box "a" if you are the petitioner who is filing or who has already filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative;Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative; or Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. If you are the petitioner, you must sponsor each intending immigrant. I am the petitioner, we are using the I-129F Finance visa. Check box "b" if you are filing or have filed Form I-140,Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, for your husband, wife,father, mother, child, adult son or daughter, brother, or sister. This doesnt apply to us either. We arent married, nor have we filed a I-140. Check box "c" if you have an ownership interest of at least five percent in a business, corporation or other entity that filedor is filing a Form I-140 for your husband, wife, father,mother, child, adult son or daughter, brother, or sister. This does not apply to us. Check box "d" if you are the only joint sponsor or box "e" if you are either of two joint sponsors. A joint sponsor must be a person, and may not be a corporation, organization, or other entity. A joint sponsor does not have to be related to the intending immigrant. Indicate whether you are the only joint sponsor or one of two joint sponsors. Check with the petitioning sponsor or the intending immigrant if you are not certain. I am the ONLY sponsor. We arent using joint, or co-sponsors. This doesnt apply to us either. Check box "f" if you are the substitute sponsor. A substitute sponsor is a sponsor who is completing a Form I-864 on behalf of an intending immigrant whose original Form I-130petitioner has died after the Form I-130 was approved, but before the intending immigrant obtained permanent residence. The substitute sponsor must be related to the intending immigrant in one of the following ways: spouse,parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child (at least 18years of age), son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent, grandchild or legal guardian. The substitute sponsor must also be a U.S. citizenor lawful permanent resident. If you are a substitute sponsor,you must sponsor each intending immigrant. I am the ONLY sponsor. We dont have a substitute. This doesnt apply to us either. ...this is only question one...this form ought to be real fun.... Thank you for your help!	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-03-25 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Photo format for I-129F	I had saved photos on my computer. I arranged the pictures in PowerPoint with the date and place underneath as a caption and printed them on photo paper. It looked nice and was really easy to do. I did 4 pictures all the same size to a page. Worked out fine.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-08-10 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	round-trip ticket?	My fiance bought the round trip ticket for the same reason of price. Though we haven't reached the AOS yet, I don't feel it will be any issue. Hopefully if there is question we can just explain why we bought a round trip.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-08-25 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Interview	They will tell you then and there after they ask you all the questions and deal with your paperwork whether you are approved or not. They will then tell you that your passport will be mailed to you (if you passed), or either tell you that further information will be needed.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-08-25 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	; I NEED YOUR ANSWER	I agree. During our K-1 process I used my mom's home address, but I was staying there at the time. However after the K-1 was completed we will use the new address on the other forms for AOS. So just put his mothers address and it should be fine. And like you said, at least someone will be home to get the mail and give it to your fiance.	njrichardson	Female	Netherlands	2010-10-06 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applied K-1 then got married outside the US	I don't get how there's a grey area here. If you have a ceremony and have it registered, you are married - and by that definition, a K1 visa is no longer an option for you. Furthermore the OP will have to submit a marriage certificate with the AOS package. I dont think all the dates will jive if he chooses to get married before the K1 is approved. So even if they dont checked initially; it will be an issued later on. It is best NOT to let emotions get the better of you....	Mikedmaster	Male	Philippines	2010-02-26 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	LETTER FROM NVC NOT FROM USCIS	HELLO I GOT A LETTER YESTARDAY FROM THE NVC STATING THAT AN APPROVAL WAS SENT TO THEM FROM USCIS AND THAT THEY WILL FORWARD MY THINGS TO NIGERIA CONSULATE IN ONE WEEK AND THE NIGERA EMBASSY WILL SCHEDULE MY INTERVIEW. I APPLIED FOR 129F ON APRIL 12, 2010 IN THE VSC. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING THE USCIC WEB SITE ALL WEEK AND NO CHANGE IN THE USCIS. THE USCIS SITE STILL STATE IT RECEIVED MY APPLICATION AND IT IS IN THE REVIEWING PART. IT DOES NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT BEING APPROVED OR ANY CHANGE FROM APRIL 16 2010. SHOULD I TAKE THIS AS APPROVAL. IF SO HOW DO I START GETTING READY FOR THE INTERVIEW? WILL THE EMBASSY SEND ME AN EMAIL OR PACKAGE. OR SHOULD I JUST GATHER EVERYTHING I WILL NEED AND AWAIT FOR THEM TO TELL ME THE INTERVIEW DAY. I FOUND THE FORM DS- 156 AND DS 156K AND WE STARTED FILLING IT OUT.	AMAKA	Female	Nigeria	2010-06-26 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Changing Address in US	Hi, I have started the journey for the k1 for my bf. Now I'm planning to move, but I'm worried about changing to a new address. Has anyone done it? does it affect or not the petition, its waiting time or anything else? I know that to change address we can do it online, the only thing is that I don't want to slow down the process. Any tips? Thanks, and good luck to all of us!!	melcochita	Female	Cuba	2009-02-12 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa	Is there any way you can get an official document that states when his service with the army will be completed? This would be very helpful. However his service might be completed by the time you get to the interview stage. Either way a document that says "when" he will complete his service or a document that says he "has" completed it would be something useful to add. The 6 visits will be beneficial to you! Good luck!	the__tourist	Female	0	2010-12-17 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 Help	Ok i was just worried, i see some ppls timelines states that they recieved thier NOA1 only days after they mailed it in. It has been 12 days for me. Hope this is normal	jwarmyguy	Male	Philippines	2010-02-03 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 Help	When should i recieve my NOA1? and how should i recieve it? I have recieved nothing in the mail. I sent my packet out on 22 january 2010. Is there a way to check on status of my k1 visa packet?	jwarmyguy	Male	Philippines	2010-02-03 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Military Rush	I believe i read somewhere that you can rush the K1 Visa app if you are in the military. Does anyone know if this is true? If so how? I maybe receiving deployment orders in less than 4 months and would love to rush it if possible. Thanks	jwarmyguy	Male	Philippines	2010-02-08 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is this a red flag?	QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 7 2009, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To be fair, pushbrk is one of the most knowledgable and helpful members on VJ. I just wish he'd tone down the condescension a couple notches. yes he is!!!..but at what cost do u have to get good information??.. he answered the question by saying there is alot of emphasis placed on lying, altho not giving any examples of this particular issue, i guess he really doesn't know FOR sure what KIND of emphasis or action could be placed on this as the OP was asking, but IN GENERAL "COULD" be very severe, duly noted, thank u sir! the colorful commentary at the end could have been KEPT..	dancehallquana	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-08 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is this a red flag?	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 7 2009, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lion of judah @ Sep 6 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i will do that. is there a great deal of emphasis placed on this? There's a great deal of emphasis placed on truthful answers and some significant penalties for getting caught lying on immigration forms or to immigration officials. When you grow up, you'll learn that, "I didn't want the truth known." is not an excuse for lying. "when u grow up" is that necessary???.. everybody knows lying is not right, ADULTS lie everyday risking consequences so ur statement doesn't mean much .. the OP made a choice (good or bad) and was asking about the possible repurcussions and what should be the next step.. SOME ppl have made some great comments w/ great advice, i applaud u guys for giving clear concise steps on how to "fix" the problem, without passing judgement.. ive seen u help many ppl pushbrk and are highly regarded on vj but sometimes your ADDED smart comments and untactful wit is a bit much.. ppl should be made to feel welcome to ask questions not afraid of condemnation by others.. be blessed!	dancehallquana	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-08 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confused Please help	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 6 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sak @ Oct 6 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone. I have a question and I would like to know the proper procedure for this. My boyfriend/fiancee has 3 kids in total. One lives with him and he gets child support for her and he claims her on his income tax returns. His 2 boys live with there mother and he pays child support for both of them and he does not claim them on his income tax returns. My question is, when we fill out the affidavit of support does he need to put that he also supports his two boys even though he does not claim them on his income tax returns? At that point will he be responsible for just a household of 3 or 5 people???Anyone, Please if you can help me with this, I would really appreciate it. Thank You I will try to phrase this delicately. You are asking if he can lie and get away with it. He has 3 children which are dependent on him and for which he supports or pays support. His family size, with you, is 5. Just because someone is not claimed on a tax return due to a court order or separation agreement and the tax code does not make them "not dependent". Claiming them on a tax return makes it impossible not to claim them on an I-134. He SHOULD claim all the children on the I-134, to do otherwise is fraudulent and falsifying material facts. That is all there is to it. You know it, I know it and he knows it. Being found to be falsifying material facts at any point makes you subject to visa denial or AOS denial, deportation and permanent ban from the US...plus possible criminal charges for your fiance. They do not deport US citizens, the put them in prison. The USCIS and the consulates are not the IRS and visa applications are not tax returns. It is a mistake to think that because something is listed one way on a tax return it would be listed the same for a visa application...it may be, but it also may not be. He is prevented from claiming them on his tax return because the IRS only allows ONE single person to claim an individual as dependent. That is tax code. Immigration rules require you disclose ALL people dependent on you. That said, he CAN claim the child support he receives as income provided he has a court order and proof of payments, even though child support is not shown on his tax return. gary and alla.. the OP may not have known just like I DIDNT before reading this..THANKFULLY i have custody of my children and wouldn't have to worry about it.. but if i didn't.. I WOULD not know that u can count a child that is not living w/ u as part of ur household, it is a valid question.. why the suspicion??? , but im sure ya'll have cleared up this misunderstanding by now..	dancehallquana	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-07 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	You know youre obsessed with the I-129F when...	QUOTE (Leo&Farah @ May 8 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When you are trying to sleep but are kept awake mentally answering K1 and AOS interview questions in your head. Oh no! You're too early in the process to already be this obsessed. I didn't start dreaming about the USCIS until 4 months into it.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-05-08 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Facebook Concern?	I doubt it, but the bigger question is: You let everyone see your page on Facebook?? Time to edit those privacy settings.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-06-21 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i have a question	At my fiance's interview, both of us were wearing engagement rings, but I didn't notice the interviewer looking at either of our left hands. They actually didn't ask to see ANY evidence, even when I offered to show some.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-09 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Am I just lucky? Process seems to be going quickly.	QUOTE (tony1343 @ May 4 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone else having similar experiences? Has the government cleaned up its act or something? Thanks. I'd say no to that question. Congratulations to you, all the same!	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-05-09 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Am I just lucky? Process seems to be going quickly.	Good for you!	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-05-04 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Two different stories, one ruined wedding.	I didn't read all of the responses, so this may have already been posted... Regarding your question on how someone could plan a wedding within that 90 day window, without knowing in advance when that 90 day window: I'd suggest getting married via justice of the peace during those 90 days, and planning your dream wedding. We're getting married by a justice of the peace within the 90 days, then having a small reception for family/close friends. But a year later we're having the BIG celebration [in Jamaica]. That way, I have plenty of time to plan without worrying about that 90 days.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-25 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Some basic info	One piece of advice I'll add is to go to the regional forum and find out if there are any tips to expedite the time from when the embassy receives your case to when you have the interview. For example, in my regional area, we've posted the forms in the packet you get from the embassy, so one can get started on those early, as some documents can take a while to obtain in Jamaica. We also found that since mail delivery is slow/unreliable, some of us have had luck by emailing the embassy a scanned copy of a signed DS-230pt1 before mailing them a hard copy, saving weeks in getting an interview date.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-20 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FORM DS-156K Question	We prepared the letter of intent, but since I was there, I guess that was enough proof for them. They didn't ask for that letter (or for pictures). Of course, each embassy is different, but if you're at the interview, that's definitely evidence of intent.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-20 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I HAVE NOA2 IN HAND. NOW WHAT?	I did a bit more research and found that this might vary by embassy. It is a requirement for the embassy in Jamaica. They won't even schedule your interview until you return the DS-230 pt1 signed.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-21 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I HAVE NOA2 IN HAND. NOW WHAT?	QUOTE (~happyndinlove~ @ Dec 20 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes she need to fill up a DS-156 and DS-157 forms (people correct me if im wrong)...DS-230 is only for a CR-1 visa applicants Unless something changed during the past few months, a K1 applicant also completes the DS-230 pt1 and brings it to the interview (unless embassy requests in advance).	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-21 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I HAVE NOA2 IN HAND. NOW WHAT?	The embassy sends the letter after receiving your case from NVC. Here are the tips I used months ago to track my packet from NVC to the embassy (which isn't necessary, but gives you something to do while waiting): 1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5. 2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #. 3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy. 4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0 5) You can also call the DoS to find out your interview date once you believe the embassy has scheduled it.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-20 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Number of passport photos	QUOTE (Hopp @ Dec 27 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This sounds like a cool idea. However, when you are in the phils, most everything is dirt cheap, including the OFFICIAL 2x2 pics. The studio where we went had official embassy specifications and directions as how to take the photo, and it was kind of a big deal. The ladies have to wear a collared shirt and have royal blue background for the Phil. passport, and they have everything there, and you KNOW itzallgood and correctly done. But good luck with the DYI immigration pics if you take that route. True. For the immigrating fiance, taking them locally could save some headache. I've gone the do-it-yourself route for all of my (USC) passport photos for this process, as well as for family members about to get a passport, with no issues. But if other countries don't rip you off for passport photos, as they do in the USA, then that's a safer route.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-27 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Number of passport photos	May I suggest, if you're into saving money, taking a digital photo on a white background & using some online FREE service to print them as passport photos. I used www.portraitbooth.com and got 6 passport photos (on a 4x6 page) from the site. It was $0.19 to print at Walgreens, double the price if you want 12 photos.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-27 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FYI: Stats on USCIS Cases Completed/Backlog	http://www.rightside...r-cir-asap.html Summary of parts of article applicable to K1 petitioners: During the 3rd quarter 2009, 12,929 fiance visa cases were completed & 26,850 cases were pending. However, USCIS calculates that only 4,754 cases were gross backlogged, since those were the ones outside of their current normal processing time. By doing this, they can report a much smaller # of backlogged cases.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-28 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New to this whole thing	If you're considering applying for K1 in the future, you may want to bring a few copies of the forms (indicated in the guides) with you on your trip to get her signature.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-28 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What's package 3 and 4 about?	Also be aware that not all embassies call them package 3 & 4. What exactly they contain & tell you to do varies by embassy. In Jamaica, the p3 says to send in your DS-230pt1 to have an interview scheduled. Meanwhile, it says, gather the other documents. P4 in Jamaica contains the interview letter. Also, you may want to go to the regional thread & ask others if there are any tips/shortcuts regarding those two packages.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-28 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WORRIED	I definitely wouldn't be worried about that; the time he said overlaps with the real time. Now had he said a different year, or completely different month, maybe worry. But no need in this case.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-29 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	one way to avoid the k-1 hassle	Oh dear, he is back. @Rito, you'll learn more who Seattle2Cebu is if you see his topics - an interesting read indeed. Wasn't that some drama! Spanning years, too.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2010-01-03 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how accurate is visa journey processing time?	For most people, it will be a very good estimate, but you never know if you will be in that number. VJ estimated that my I-129F would be approved between April 20 & April 30 for much of the time. Almost everyone else who filed when I did DID get their approvals on or before April 30. However, I (and a few others) didn't get approved until July. Chances are, it'll be accurate, but as Gary & Alla posted, don't make plans on it.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2010-01-03 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Doctors Appointment ? When ?	Hopefully someone from China will see this & respond. If not, I recommend asking in the regional forum for China.	NatPatBen	Female	Jamaica	2010-01-03 20:42:00