ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
Hi guys!! We just had our I129-F petition approved today!!! Now i'm trying to figure out how long will it be before things start rolling... I'm trying to get an estimate of how long will it take for our case to reach the NVC and when should we start calling them for updates?

Any experiences and info will be helpful! Thanks for always being so supportive! :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-03 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearnance
After receiving the Police Clearance, do we send that with Packet 3, or does we take it with us to the Interview?

Just curious.......
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-06 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance Certificate vailidty

Hi we received our NOA2 on 27 Sept, however I had to apply for the fingerprints police clearance in Queensland Australia in May around the time we submitted our I129f. Will this police clearance certificate still be valid to submit to the US consulate in Sydney in the next few weeks or will I have to apply for a new one? The reason I ask is that its around $200 to get a new one when I had one issued six months ago. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks
Matt


I read somewhere that they are go for up to a year..... But as far as for submitting it with the packet.... I wouldn't be able to tell you. Posted Image
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-09 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-134-Affidavit of Support

Are you going to check intend or just leave that blank?



I left it Blank :/ and mailed it off today.
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-20 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-134-Affidavit of Support
Thank you!!! I'm going with the N/A (K-1 VISA PROCESS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE)!!! :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-19 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-134-Affidavit of Support

We were a little confused about that too. For ours, I put I do intend and then stating to help out with food/groceries as needed until fiance is able to work. We had a co-sponsor, my dad, who also put I intend, and to supply a place to stay until my daughter's fiance is able to work. I hope that is correct. Can anyone shed some light on that for us?





It is really confusing!!! I don't have a co-sponsor but I'm thinking of not checking the boxes and placing N/A in the lines, only due to the fact it states "Specific contributions to the support of the person"

I hope it doesn't hurt us!!! : Posted Image
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-19 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-134-Affidavit of Support
So I'm currently filling out the 1-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT, and i'm currently stuck on question #11. PLEASE HELP!!!

11. I ( ) intend ( ) do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in ITEM 3.
(If you check "intend," indicate the exact nature and duration of the contributions. For example, if you intend to furnish room and board, state for how long and, if money, state the amount in U.S. dollars and whether it is to be given in a lump sum, weekly or monthly, and for how long.)

I've been searching around and have gotten so many mixed answers....

Some say to leave it blank and put n/a for K1 visa

Other's say to put Intend and other's say to put no intend......

Very Confused Posted Image Please help, what is the appropriate answer?

Edited by kitkat1985, 19 October 2012 - 08:53 PM.

kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-19 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical in Sydney
Hey Guys,

I wanted to get a clear response regarding doing the medical in Sydney. Once you have completed the medical with Dr. Waks, can you pick up the results right afterwards... or will it be mailed to the consulate? How long does it take to get the medical results back? and can copies of the results be requested?
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-10-21 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost receipt number

The SYD number is your case number with the consulate (SYD=Sydney).
The receipt number would have started with EAC or WAC. It would have been on any emails/text messages from USCIS, as well as your NOA1 and NOA2.
I just saw your dates. Which receipt number are you looking for? The original petition or are you talking about AOS or ROC? If so then the prefix will be different. However the SYD number is for the visa application only.


Just like Lainie B said, it's you're case number that was assigned to you after you're receipt number.
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-12-07 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration Of How We Met.

Thank you very much! Did you send much to prove an ongoing relationship? (Noticing a fellow Aussie here!).



What we pretty much sent was copies of my phone bills, photos, itinerary, a few e-mails, anything just to prove our relationship :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-01-01 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration Of How We Met.

Looking at the I-129F form. The only thing I'm tossing up over is whether or not declaring my trip after the form is submitted is needed. It might look a little fishy if suddenly I'm in the US, though the trip was planned six months ago. :)



Thanks! I was wondering if they were more "lenient" with some countries. Good to know. :)





So you're going to want to do it short amd sweet. They just want to know if you met within two years of the petition. So no need to include the extra trip details :) hope that helps!

Edited by kitkat1985, 31 December 2012 - 10:19 AM.

kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-12-31 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration Of How We Met.

Man, I'm full of questions about the application. I just don't want to get anything wrong, y'know?

Anyway, this is our mock declaration on how we met as per Q. 18 here:



I mentioned this in a previous post, but we do plan on filing it before I actually get out to America, hence why we thought it wise to mention my travels to the US after the petition is filed. (We just want it done ASAP for personal family health reasons; ticking time bomb). Would we also have to include a list of what we attach to prove our relationship on the bottom of said declaration? We have photos, boarding passes, engagement ring receipt, Skype logs, emails.

I'm very much welcome to any feedback or advice. :)



Which form are you looking at? You might be giving way more info then needed.
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2012-12-30 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTemplates
I'd say there isn't a problem but it's a good reference to what needs to be on the letter :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-01-01 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Payment at Australia Post
Omg! That is absolutely wonderful!
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-01-13 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Payment at Australia Post
Sorry Guys no luck!! I think we are going to have to email the Sydney Consulate and find out......
It's not giving us the option for the K1 visa either... and my friend said when she did it... she was given that option :(
Even if we wanted to go to the post... we would require to print out like a reciept and again it's not giving us the option.... BLAH :bonk:
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-01-11 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Payment at Australia Post
I'm going to ask a friend and see if she can shed some light on this! I'll keep you guys posted if you haven't found out before me :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-01-10 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone else been out into AP in Sydney?

I emailed the embassy as it had been more than 5 working days since our interview and I hadn't heard anything about our passports. They informed me that we were in AP


awww hun i'm so sorry :(
Hopefully it's a little nothing and you'll have you're visa's in hand by no time!
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-02-06 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE- LAX OR SFO OR DFW
:thumbs:Thanks Guys!! This is so difficult because the longest layover is about 2 hours and a half that i've seen... I guess i'm going to have to bite the bullet and make sure to have him let custom's know that he's got a connecting flight and he's here on a K1.

Thanks so much for the replies!! I really do Appreciate it!
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-02-21 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE- LAX OR SFO OR DFW
Hi,

I'm currently looking up flight for my fiance and before we booked we wanted to make sure we have enough time to go from POE to his next flight.... I'm a little nervous as I'm seeing the longest layover is about 2 hours or so.....

Can I please get feedback regarding how long it took you to enter the country going thru customs on the K1 visa?

Much Appreciated!
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-02-21 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156K - do files need to be attached

Hi guys, I'm confused? Do I need to send in with my DS-156K the originals and photocopies of my Birth certificate, evidence of financial support, police certificates, evidence of your engagement or do I just bring them with me to the interview and send in the check list with everything ticked?



As TAS said, they usually request that info with PACKET3 and when you send in packet 3, make sure it's originals and photocopies. Basically read the directions carefully so you won't get it back or delay your process.

:) good luck on the rest of your k1 journey!! that part is almost over!! :)
kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-04-25 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's house items when should we ship them?

the whole K-1 Visa process took us some 11 months by the time he was here.... just a heads up! and by the way it looks like they are taking about 8 months just to approve the petition... :|. just a thought.


kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-04-30 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 rx...now what?

When does you're petition expire?


kitkat1985FemaleAustralia2013-05-02 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent K-1 Fiance(e) visa fees:

There seems to be persistent confusion regarding the correct K-1 Fiance(e) visa fee amounts and the payees. Hopefully this will be helpful to couples embarking on their visa journey. :thumbs:


The Form I-129F petition filing fee is USD$340, payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to be remitted by check or money order, with the completed petition at submission to the USCIS.

The K-1 visa processing fee is USD$240, payable to the U.S. Department of State, to be remitted in the manner prescribed by the interviewing consulate/embassy during the visa interview process.

The terms are very similar and can be confusing which can lead to mistakes that can result in all manner of resultant problems, including rejection of petitions. Please carefully read the printed instructions. This is not intended to describe the rest the of fees that are associated with the Non-immigrant K-1 Fiance(e) visa program. Ah, government bureaucracies!!!! :wacko:

Good luck on your visa journey.



Thank you so much for clearing this up! I've read and re-read stuff regarding the fees and fee changes and was still getting confused! It all makes sense now! Thanks again! :)
trupnay5FemalePhilippines2012-05-16 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 year requirement question
Just had a quick question regarding the 2 year requirement. Here's my situation...my fiance and I were going to send in our papers 2 months ago, but things came up, and so anyways, I will be sending it all in tomorrow. We're getting a bit close to the 2 year deadline because the last time we saw each other in person was September 3, 2010. He has a camera that actually prints the date stamp on the photo, but the last pic we took on it shows 08/24/2010. My passport stamp shows I returned September 9, 2010 since I left the province & stayed in Manila for 5 days before returning to the states. So my question is what will they count as our 2 year deadline? The date on the pic, the date on my passport stamp, or September 3 (which I stated is the last day we were together in person in the explanation of "how we met in the past 2 years")?? Should I keep that in my explanation or leave it out? Also, I know I can put a date on the pics like a timestamp or write it on the back...should I just do that instead (because we do have some pics taken on 9/3/10, just need to put the date on it)?....Thanks in advance for any responses....and I hope all of that made sense. Sorry that's actually more than just a quick question...more like a few question...lol...but thanks again! :)
trupnay5FemalePhilippines2012-08-15 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo am I ahead of Schedule?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D Best wishes for the rest of your journey! :)
trupnay5FemalePhilippines2012-10-01 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat needs to be notarized? Help!!

My fiance is from the Philippines, and I just sent him all my papers a few days ago. I did not have anything notarized. Just make sure all the papers that need signatures are originals and not copies. Also update the date on the letter of intent.

 

Here is a link that is provided by another VJ member, Hank. It contains pretty much everything you need to know for the process now that you have your NOA2. (Hank, stealing the link from you for this time cuz you're probably asleep since you weren't the first to post smile.png )

 

Link to the K-1 Visa Process for Manila Embassy once you have your NOA2 : Click Here

 


trupnay5FemalePhilippines2013-05-20 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhite MNL-IV-22 - WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM US
My fiancee just got back from the interview and she got a 221(g)and they said just wait to hear from us. Does anyone here knows how long it might take? They kept her passport and said if there is a problem we will call you or wait for your visa.
We are so worried :(

Bhes&Heri
Bhes&HeriMalePhilippines2012-08-13 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswait to hear from us. Manila
I hope everything will be fine soon and we will get the visa soon. It's just frustrating having to wait after all the waiting.
Thanks everyone for your support

Bhes&Heri.
Bhes&HeriMalePhilippines2012-08-14 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswait to hear from us. Manila

My fiance went to the embassy interview and after everything was looking good they gave her a 221g (administrative review or precessing) but there is nothing marked with the only exception that it says wait to hear from us. I called the embassy to find our what that meant and they said to wait. If there is a problem they will notify us or we will just get the visa soon.
Does anyone have the same problem or knows how long it might take to get the visa or to hear from them?

Thanks
Bhes&Heri

Two details I need to add are:
1. They kept her passport
2. One thing I am suspicious that might have triggered this to happen is that when she filled up one of the forms she put that I was not a US citizen. When the she was asked about it she apologized and answered that I am a US citizen and the consul corrected it himself.

Bhes&Heri
Bhes&HeriMalePhilippines2012-08-14 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswait to hear from us. Manila
My fiance went to the embassy interview and after everything was looking good they gave her a 221g (administrative review or precessing) but there is nothing marked with the only exception that it says wait to hear from us. I called the embassy to find our what that meant and they said to wait. If there is a problem they will notify us or we will just get the visa soon.
Does anyone have the same problem or knows how long it might take to get the visa or to hear from them?

Thanks
Bhes&Heri
Bhes&HeriMalePhilippines2012-08-14 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens if...

I asked the question because my fiance was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and is very ill, and I am on my way to him, and I'm so scared. I have all sorts of thoughts about whether he will be granted the visa or not. My world is falling apart.

 

Feel sad to know about your fiance's health. I am not too sure if VO will give him the Visa for K1 or IR1/CR1 Interview if he is ill..  

 

I would strongly suggest that your fiance should get admitted in a Cancer Hospital right away without wasting a single day (he should no be waiting for you or anyone and lose time) 

 

I think health should be of utmost importance here, treatment should be started soon. I would suggest to go for a visit visa for continuing the treatment in the US rather than K1 etc.


Edited by G_One, 20 March 2014 - 01:58 PM.

G_OneMaleIndia2014-03-20 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney vs. filing yourself
I hired an attorney because I did not understand the process and did not want a stupid mistake that might delay the Visa. As it turned out, the attorney did not know much more than me and I ended up doing all the paperwork with him just providing a cover letter. Since then, he has not lifted a finger to assist us, check on our Visa status or inform us of the next steps for the interview. mad.gif

The process is really very simple if you follow the guidelines on VJ. If you do it yourself, you will save between $500 to $1500 that you could use to visit your fiance while you wait. star_smile.gif
visahopefullMaleMexico2008-10-27 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help!
Thank you so much to both of you. Very much helpful!... :)
zhaybrunoMalePhilippines2014-01-11 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help!
Please help, it is confusing... do i need to fill up DS260&DS261 or DS160 only for k1 visa?........ I've been reading a lot that i hav to do the DS160 since k1 is non-immigrant visa but my fiance(petitioner) keep telling me that it is Ds260&261 we need......... since we havent receive our package from embassy, we dont hav instruction letter... we alrdy got the mnl case number tho
zhaybrunoMalePhilippines2014-01-11 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespolice clearance
plssss help, can u tell me how to obtain malaysian police clearance in step by step, im getting confuse... i called the embassy today and says i have to do it online now as they dont do it anymore... :(

thank u in advance


zhaybrunoMalePhilippines2014-01-07 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried fiance
visa fee is $240 = 10800 peso
zhaybrunoMalePhilippines2014-01-26 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-160. Problem uploading photo
I've been trying to upload mine too as i want to start filling up my ds-160, but it does the same thing (Server Error in '/QotW' Application.) Will try to do it tomorrow, hopefully it will be fix by then.
zhaybrunoMalePhilippines2014-01-12 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a waiver for filing another K1 petition within 2 years
Thankfully my worse offense ever is a speeding ticket ^_^ ok, good to know this isn't something that will come bite me in the butt later on. yeah I didn't mean cancel visa I meant withdraw petition. Although the visa expires in December anyway as it was issued in June. But my ex is not coming to the US at all thankfully.
EruditionalMale02012-10-02 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a waiver for filing another K1 petition within 2 years
Several months, after an engagement and K1 visa petition filing, my ex and I broke up after the visa was approved, but before she came here to the US. I am sending a letter now for my intent of canceling the visa. She was from China.

After meeting through a friend of a friend, I have recently returned from the Philippines and met a wonderful woman who after spending a few weeks with, I'm already planning on going back and spending more time together. I would like to think that this is going to go all the way. And I wanted to know what is the process for requesting a waiver if I end up filing a petition for K1 visa in less than 2 years? I definitely want to take at least a year for us to get to know each other, however I approach relationships seriously and would like to plan before taking the paperwork plunge. I've met lots of her family and she's even spoken to my parents and things look good. Plus I'm part Filipino so we share some of the same culture (although I was raised in Hawaii) and the gap wasn't as big as previously.

Anyway, the question is, how do I request a waiver to file for another K1 visa within 2 years? What are the chances of such a request being granted?
EruditionalMale02012-10-02 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving a non-legally binding wedding before the K1 visa is processed
Dont Risk this... waiting a little will not cost you as much as you think it would. If you get denied - it will not only set you back, it is another reason to further scrutinize you and your spouse. You really do not know whether you'll end up with some "crazy" officer that will quiz you hard. That said if you do decide to go ahead, I wish you good luck. Please post your experience for future VJer's to learn
mr smithMaleNigeria2013-04-24 14:12:00