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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally don't know what to do...

Your taxable income is too low? Lower than the required income that is so low already that a real person living in the USA could not really make a living off of it, unless they would live rent free or in a tent or vehicle somewhere and eat dog or cat food?

And you are self employed? How easy is that problem to solve! Amend your latest (2010) tax return by listing those added sources of income you regrettably forgot on April 15, until you meet the income level. Such as: dog walking, baby sitting, yard sales, eBay sales (amazing that you can afford a computer and Internet connection :no:). No need to have receipts for those cash transactions; you just report it as income and . . . voila! . . . no co-sponsor needed.

Since the income level is so unrealistically low, you can easily add thousands of dollars in reported income and only have to pay the 15.7% self employment tax which is not really a tax but social security payments, meaning you get it back when you retire! So if you add another $3,000 in income, all you have to pay is $471 into Social Security. What a deal, and probably beats the bribe you would have to pay someone for signing their life over for the next 10 years or longer.


I'm sorry, are you actually advising someone here to create fake income?????

'Regrettably forgot' = semantics. I realize you are used to scoffing at the law, as you were illegal here for over a decade, but that's not how we do things here at vj.
Anita CocktailMale02010-05-17 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and honeymoon
Make no mistake about it; 'Melissa' is loving this. She's not a victim here, so everyone try to realize that. Yes, I'm being hypocritical, because I was once caught up in this...but the quicker everyone realizes this is all a fake troll job, the better!
Anita CocktailMale02010-06-11 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and honeymoon
First post in this thread will be helpful. A little self promotion since I wrote the first half of it myself, lol.

http://www.visajourn...uides-and-info/
Anita CocktailMale02010-06-10 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and honeymoon
I'm quite surprised with all your disposable income, that you two have not at least consulted an attorney. Not trying to be snarky here.


Then, I'm surprised that one or both of you are not taking this seriously enough to actually research yourselves, if you insist on going it alone. The UK forum is not going to spoon feed either of you this visa, someone needs to take some responsibility here.

Edit to fix a typo.

Edited by Happy Bunny, 10 June 2010 - 06:06 PM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-06-10 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes Finacee need a Passport at the NO2 Interview?

How can you even start the process without a valid passport in hand? Where do you presume they will affix the visa?


to his head!
Anita CocktailMale02010-05-17 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfastest option?
We should sticky this topic, because it comes up oh-so-often.


OP, as trailmix said!
Anita CocktailMale02010-06-19 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 denied, not able to meet personally,help!
Not to kick a person while he's down, but I'm really curious...did you not know of the req before you filed?
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-09 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe filed for the K-1 Visa, BUT.....
Same couple who asked any VJers to cosponsor :lol:
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-19 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me out on this one guys.
I seriously suggest reading the guides.
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-21 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me out on this one guys.
How much research have you both done if you can ask such a basic question?
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-21 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to write a rebuttal letter for returned petition?

I guess I was looking for general guidelines/tips...


I don't see how that could help your case by sending some generic letter instead of one specific to your case, addressing the specific issues for the denial.
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-21 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to write a rebuttal letter for returned petition?
So if you don't know the reason for the return, how can you prepare an accurate rebuttal?
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-19 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you stop the K-1 Visa processing?

#######? If someone here would be willing to step forward and help us out that would be great.


I'm sure it would, wouldn't it? :lol:
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-19 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you stop the K-1 Visa processing?
Here's the deal: K-3 CR1 still requires time apart AND a sponsor. Sounds like your fiancee needs to convince someone in her family to petition you, or contemplate moving to you. Expecting any other route to circumvent the wait and financial reqs is pointless. Also, even asking this site for a co sponsor is too ludicrous for words.

Good luck, though.

Edited by Happy Bunny, 19 July 2010 - 09:28 PM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-07-19 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRound trip ticket

DO NOT GET A ROUND TRIP TICKET! I did this when I brung my wife here. When she did not get on the flight in the United States it canceled he ticket intirely. I was only credited 50% on a new ticket in her name flying back. I was confused also when I bought our tickets and everyone said it did not matter. It does, take if from someone that had to pay an extra $800 to learn this.


Your mistake was buying a ticket which originated in the US. The return portion is always canceled when the outbound portion isn't used.

However, if anyone wants to buy a RT ticket which they use the OUTBOUND portion for his/her travel, that is cool. Meaning, originating in the K-1s country.

Also agree with belluco86 calling BS on Mr Tee's misinformation....one way, one trip...no difference.

I meant 1-way trip. I didn't mean to confuse you. The other poster clarified everything. As long as you intend on coming to marry its cool. You can buy as many tickets as you want. More $ for the airlines, there is no connection between that and immigration. Best of luck with your interview!


More $ for the airlines? No, usually a RT tick is cheaper, thus the point of this thread. Duh

Edited by Happy Bunny, 26 July 2010 - 08:25 AM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-07-26 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRound trip ticket

DO NOT GET A ROUND TRIP TICKET! I did this when I brung my wife here. When she did not get on the flight in the United States it canceled he ticket intirely. I was only credited 50% on a new ticket in her name flying back. I was confused also when I bought our tickets and everyone said it did not matter. It does, take if from someone that had to pay an extra $800 to learn this.


Your mistake was buying a ticket which originated in the US. The return portion is always canceled when the outbound portion isn't used.

However, if anyone wants to buy a RT ticket which they use the OUTBOUND portion for his/her travel, that is cool. Meaning, originating in the K-1s country.

Also agree with belluco86 calling BS on Mr Tee's misinformation....one way, one trip...no difference.

I meant 1-way trip. I didn't mean to confuse you. The other poster clarified everything. As long as you intend on coming to marry its cool. You can buy as many tickets as you want. More $ for the airlines, there is no connection between that and immigration. Best of luck with your interview!


More $ for the airlines? No, usually a RT tick is cheaper, thus the point of this thread. Duh

Edited by Happy Bunny, 26 July 2010 - 08:25 AM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-07-26 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on I-129 form

Are you talking about me? or what?


Yep, I am.
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-26 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on I-129 form
Why the dupe thread? OP please keep related questions in one thread & don't make separate threads for the same topic.
Anita CocktailMale02010-07-26 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for 2 Visas at a time?
This is where it's at. The posters who said you may not need either are correct, but not for the reason they listed. It's not the question of whether you started your relationship before or after POE, but the real question is: at the time of coming into this country, did you have immigrant intent? If you can answer NO, then you can get married, and just apply for AOS.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-01 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow should I send the K-1 package? (presentation-wise)

http://www.visajourn...ontent/assembly


OP, follow what the link says.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-03 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance relocating

Would it be better for me to wait until she moves to Dubai, and then file the petition? She has lived there before, but she is only there because of work so I doubt she is a legal resident, but I don't know how it works.


My suggestion to you is to find out 'how it works' with her status in Dubai before making any decisions.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-23 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting K1 process - Living in UK?
Andrea, why are you coming home? Is it to start the process? You could get married there and file DCF.

The tax thing may be an issue, because as a USC, you're still obligated to pay tax on money you earn anywhere.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-23 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures17 Days since NOA2 approval but still no sign of Packet 3
Patience, grasshopper.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-23 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiance ffor a few months
One way tickets are usually always way more expensive than return, and you could get caught up in the 'proof of onward passage' problem of not having any.

I changed a ticket once for a differential of a month or two...cost me an extra $150 change fee. Check with the individual airline that you buy the ticket with....usually it'll be in their t&cs
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-23 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican engaged to an Englishman, worried about tons of stuff.
I have to say this, and I don't mean to come across as crass or harsh in any way. Please understand the favor you'll be asking of whomever you ask to be a co-sponsor. I would assume that the same person would be your co-sponsor for AOS, and the I-1864 would be in effect for 40 quarters of work (not always 10 years if the beneficiary doesn't have a steady job), until he would naturalize, or death. I'm not calling your relationship into question, but so many people blow right through the severity of this, then later are asking 'how do I get out of this?' I understand everyone has to do what they have to do, but especially to be asking a friend to sponsor your fiance, you really should let them know exactly what they are getting into.

eta: Good luck to you!

Edited by Happy Bunny, 05 September 2010 - 12:01 AM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-09-05 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling visa application
I think this is an exceptionally mature decision on the part of the OP and her fiance. I am really shocked by some of the responses here. To act as if money doesn't matter at all is just oddness at its finest. Many act as if getting the foreign SO here is the end of the road, when in reality, it's just the beginning of a very long road....one which money DOES matter.

As great as love is, it doesn't pay the bills...and platitudes like 'oh we'd live on spam' is great in theory, but not in reality.

OP, as everyone said...if you let the petition just lapse, it'll die of old age. Good luck to you two in everything, and I hope to see you back here again when you refile (L)

Edited by Happy Bunny, 26 September 2010 - 10:55 AM.

Anita CocktailMale02010-09-26 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust wondering...answer please!

Inferring is not a good idea.... There is another active post where a USC filed an I-130 for her husband who is here in the USA. She was asking about the process of filing the I-485. People inferred and gave her proper advice about how to do it. Then it was asked what her husband's current legal status was. It was learned he "entered without inspection". All of a sudden, all of the good advice given based on the inference was absolutely wrong and potentially devastating (financially and procedurally) to the family.

Secondly, you must realize that other less astute people read these posts. If they read that marriage on a tourist visa is FRAUD. How do you suppose they will react, particularly if they had just done it themselves? If someone posts information that is incorrect or unclear, it needs to be corrected or clarified so others will benefit. Period.



I see your point, but at the end of the day, if anyone chooses to go the route of DIY with a visa, it's on his/her shoulders. We're not a bunch of lawyers here, we're not a help desk. A simple search of this site will explain the difference between 'destination wedding' and 'coming over to marry and settle fraud'. The onus IS on that person to find out what they need to. VJ, while of course striving to be accurate, is merely a collective of DIYers who are sharing anecdotal information only.

The information in this instance was accurate. I think you're more than welcome to add 'oh but in this other instance, blah de blah'....but the OP's question was clear.
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-02 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust wondering...answer please!

Not out of context, but a literal interpretation based on exactly what you posted. So many people on this site say that marriage on a tourist visa is FRAUD, when it is not the act of marriage itself, but the act of intentionally misrepresenting a non-immigrant entry to circumvent immigration law.



If you read the OP's post, you can discern that 'destination wedding' was not what she was talking about. At least that's what I inferred from it
Anita CocktailMale02010-08-01 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill cancellation of K1 affect my B1/B2 visa?
hang on, you're already in the US?
Anita CocktailMale02010-09-30 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot making enough money :(
Is there any way he could find a better job? Not making the poverty level is going to be incredibly difficult to survive, aside from USCIS standards....but if you can't work (which you won't be able to right away), how are you two going to support yourselves? Yes, there's a problem with finding a way to meet the gov's guidelines, but what about after that?

Good luck!
Anita CocktailMale02010-10-01 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAustralian Seeking Help
Basically, it's up to you...if you are willing to stay here and not go back to Australia for the time being to finish up packing up and finalizing your life there...then why bother with going home and getting a visa?

You'll obviously have to figure out if getting married affects his financial aid, that's something only you two can figure out. But this option that I put forth is legal, and would do away with going home and having to wait out the time apart.

Either way, good luck!
Anita CocktailMale02010-09-29 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAustralian Seeking Help

Like I said previously he is not employed and is studying so is it ok for his mom to sponsor instead? Also I've run across things such as does he need to be 21 in order to petition to apply for me? Thank you for your help :) This has been very stressful. I'm still in the USA on a visitor visa until October 27th.


TECHNICALLY, if upon arrival on American soil, you had NO intent to immigrate here on this particular trip, you could legally get married right now, and bypass the whole visa process. Just file for AOS.

Again, this technicality is very important - if you had no immigrant intent upon POE, then it's a green light. Of course, that means you cannot actually leave the US until your AOS is approved.
Anita CocktailMale02010-09-29 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the beneficiary be the petitioner?

Don't make it complicated.



Nuff said!
Anita CocktailMale02010-10-05 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan process start when fiance is in US?
I say this all the time, but if he doesn't want to go back to Italy in December, and(most importantly) DID NOT PLAN ON IMMIGRATING HERE ON THIS VISIT AT HIS POE, then theoretically, you can marry now, and simply adjust status.

Granted, he will not immediately have a work permit, or the ability to leave the country, so if that is a stumbling block, this option isn't for you.
Anita CocktailMale02010-10-14 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to close my petition
Personally? I'd let it linger until it ages out. Sometime after you get NOA2, he'll rec packet 3. I wonder what his reaction to that would be....

I'm terribly sorry you're going through this (F) But I totally believe that if it's really done, it just means that this wasn't for you...
Anita CocktailMale02010-10-31 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Beginning...Need my UK fiance' here yesterday.....

Sorry, but that wasn't so apparent from your prior posts.. But now we know, thanks..


I have to agree, I was a bit surprised due to the 'we haven't met cos it would crush us to separate, but do we have to meet before we get married anyway?' logic.
Anita CocktailMale02010-11-05 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Beginning...Need my UK fiance' here yesterday.....

Hello Gemmie..

Your story is a wonderful story about sacrifice and doing whatever it took to be with your Significant other.. I am not sure how you compared my statements to your situation.. What you did is what most people in-love would do.. I've always felt my relationship was the most important thing in my life...

What I am going to say next will knock most of you off your chair and everyone will send me nasty responses, but here it is.. "Butterflies and Strong Desires" doesn't result in a lasting relationhsip... It's a good start, but other stuff also needs to be there to fortify the relationship. Compatiblty has a lot to do with how two people think and act in the less than perfect situations. Those situations cant be evaluated without spending time together..

So, that said, don't you see the diference between your sitation and the Original Posters Situation? You felt like you just had to be with your fiancees, and she didn't want to because she couldn't handle the separation afterwards. That is not a good reason and can't possibly know how someone really is until you meet. I've known many wonderful (Absolutely Wonderful) people all over the world, but we weren't necessarily marriage marraige material, doesn't make her a bad person or me a bad person, just not compatible...

I think it's wonderful and most of the stories you hear in this thread are heart warming about how people meet and feel something special. But the jury is still out on how that "feeling" relates to a Successful Relationship.. Sure all the butterflies are there and the desires, but when it comes down to the tough times and enduring long periods of hardship, are the butterflies still there and does BOTH members of the relationship contribute equally to getting through tough times? these are things you can't know until you've been together.. Anyone can say the right things and show the right emotions from 3000 miles away, but it's a diferent story when you live with someone day after day enduring all of lifes chalenges and realities. Then you realize what people are made of..

Those of you with the wonderful srories of how you met and felt immediately in-love, thats great, but really doesn't have a thing to do with what my point that the OP suggested she was in-love and never met.. The most dangerous relationship advise someone can give is to do it because it worked for me.. That's not rational, it's cool to say it, but it simply isn't sound advise.. Sound Advise is to take time to get to know someone before jumping into any serious commitments including the K-1..

How many times do we VJ'rs hear about K1 Applicants withdrawing thier petitions or cancelling the VISA because the Relationship failed.. If you would have advised them early on, they would have all said the same thing, "we are in love and we know we're in love".. K-1's Petitions are supposed to be for relationships that are already certain to get married.. We've seen here on VJ that isn't alway the case.. Some feel it's a try before you buy then if it doesn't work out, ship'm back.. It's true some relationships fail after a K-1 POE becuase of Homesickness, and that is a valid reason, but otherwise, K1 is not a "try before you buy" visa..

So that being said, the Relationship needs to be established before considering the K1 Petition.. If you review my Timeline, I Met Maritza 2 years before I proposed, then waited another year to start the K1 Paperwork.. I don't suggest that's for everyone, it was something we did that worked for us...

Butterflies and "Knowing Your in-love" alone, simply does not result in life long relationships. Those are "time tested" and "Trial and Tribulation" tested to see how both partners work together to manage life.. The rest of it is absolutely cinderella and Fairy Tale stuff... It's irresposible and irrational, and if it's something any of you want to risk, more power to you...

And I do remember reading that Cinderella was divorced months later.. :rofl:



QFT.

This is where I stopped reading, because I couldn't wait anymore before throwing my .02 in here. Kenny has taken a lot of ####### in this thread, and imo, it's undeserved.

Now, with that being said, I'll give you *my* perspective. I was living with a man in the UK for 5 years. I got homesick and decided to come home, eventually I agreed to his proposal, and we started the K-1. Now here's someone with whom I knew like the back of my hand...and yeah, we can all talk about those 'butterflies' and all that wonderful stuff, but at the end of the day, the distance has a way of sometimes skewering perspective. We hear and see what we want, which is easy over a phone/webcamera/etc, and while that may gel with reality, sometimes it doesn't. But it's easy to happen because the heart wants what it wants. In my case, the reality of what was did not gel with what I thought, and eventually I canceled the visa and moved on.

Everyone says that 'this is the hardest part, being apart'....and I can tell you that from my perspective, that's not so. I've been here on VJ long enough to see how the adjustment period is the hardest on the beneficiary...and can cause major stress for the couple (i think this holds true more for male beneficiaries btw)...there's a loss of identity, adjusting to a new culture, missing home, etc. I know the feeling of being displaced within a country - felt it when I went to the UK, and that was meant just as 'party time' and not 'real life' lol. There was no AOS stress, or 'hey this is your new life' hanging over my head; I always knew it was temporary. So I can't really imagine how it must feel for a bene, although I have an inkling. I feel the worst for the K-1ers, because they basically come here statusless and are wholly dependent on the petitioner, which must feel so odd as a grown adult.

Now, I am married with a child to a wonderful man...he's also a USC btw. And I can tell you this: as much as I knew him, as wonderful as he is, as compatible as we are...it was quite a shock 'getting to know' him on a deeper level when we both were sharing the same house. He felt the same way too. It was stressful at times....and it was someone I was with for a long time before we lived together.

Those of you who are now married, and those whose fiance(e)s are here - are you actually saying you haven't formed a deeper bond with your spouse since you met? You don't know your partner on a much deeper level now, as opposed to when you were just on the phone/internet? Come on.

Saying all that, I can understand people getting defensive over what may seem like Kenny 'challenging' your feelings for one another...but really...we're all adults here. More power to you if you want to get married before you even meet...but if your sibling or best friend were telling you the same thing, would you really not question whether that was the wisest choice? Would you just say 'great, you feel butterflies, go to it'. Especially those of you with children. By all means, do what you want, it's your life...but as a concept, and for the sake of this conversation (meaning, I don't really care what the OP does or doesn't do as it doesn't pertain to me), it's foolhardy to not vet your SO in person before marrying?

But this convo is superfluous anyways, because of USCIS's reqs.
Anita CocktailMale02010-11-05 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures**PLEASE HELP!!!**

Cd. Juarez is the only place where Mexicans applying for both fianceé and spouse visa must go...there's no other way!

Well ,the benefit is that visa holder automatically becomes a Legal Permanent Resident after entering the US. Can work and travel freely.


To be clear, those are the bennies of the CR1, not K-3.

Colton, as previously stated, she'd have to go there anyways, I don't understand the panic.

And as to whether you can file a fiancee visa, think about it...is your WIFE a fiancee? No? There's your answer.
Asking an immigration forum community whether you should withhold information about your situation to purposely give off a wrong impression to USCIS is a big no-no, btw.
Anita CocktailMale02010-11-06 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever "met in person" - disabled

3. While the clause that the applicant and beneficiary declare that they have met in person within the past two years is maybe a bit onerous in your situation, generally speaking it is a small thing to ask. Unfortunately for us, for generations and generations people have abused the immigration law and have perpretrated numerous frauds to enter the country... some even with malicious intent. So while it may be difficult, I respect the system, and trust that in its whole, it is designed to better protect our country and our way of life. So with that said, with toungue in cheek, perhaps she can just make it to Mexico and walk accross. It works for so many others! Just do it soon, the lame-duck congress may just push through amnesty before the new year.


I know you prefaced this with 'with tongue in cheek' but considering we have members who have limited English skills, it's not wise for any member of this site to even half suggest breaking the law as means of procuring residency in the US. Please be more mindful of the community as a whole before making this suggestion again.


OP, I'll echo everyone else...get on a boat, meet your woman. Then file, and mya you two live a happy life together!
Anita CocktailMale02010-11-07 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 & B2 Simultaneously

I appreciate the information. But in the application for the tourist visa that she filled out tonight..it talks about the purpose of the visit. She marked "visit a friend". Would it have been better to fill in "other" and then provide the explanation about the I-129F petition. Also, how should we refer to one another. Cause as of right now she's my Girlfriend and together we have every intention of getting married upon her entry to the US on the K-1 visa, and I haven't exactly proposed yet but I definitely plan on doing in the very near future (two months). So, just wondering how I should refer to her. I'm thinking I will always refer to her as a fiance because we will get married. It's just a matter or when.

Thanks,

Oscar


How can you have filed a K-1 and not consider yourself already engaged?
Anita CocktailMale02010-11-08 00:10:00