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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Question for a Canadian Permanent Resident
Thank you soooo much guys!!!! I have been on and off panicking about this, as we intend to file the paperwork in January. It feels good to know that it can be done and that people know or have been through the same process. And yes I will check the Canadian VJ page. Again, thank you very much! star_smile.gif
darkchilde794FemaleCanada2008-12-24 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Question for a Canadian Permanent Resident
Hi! I would like to know if someone can give me advice for my situation.

I am a Filipino citizen who was on an F1-student visa between 2004-2007. My fiance and I met during my second year of university and have been together ever since. About 1.5 to 2 years ago, my family from the Philippines received our papers to immigrate to Canada and so after graduating (and officially ending my F1), I moved to Toronto and became a Canadian permanent resident. My fiance and I are maintaining our relationship (we probably should buy shares for Air Canada as it earned most of its business through the two of us for the past 1.5 years) and he originally planned to move to Toronto to be with me while I earned my citizenship in Canada.

Anyway he ended up not moving as he found a great job in the US and instead asked me to marry him (which is totally unrelated to this visa thing, but he did!). So my question is, being a Filipino citizen who is a lawful, permanent resident of Canada, do I have to return to the Philippines for the K1 visa application? We spoke to a lawyer in Toronto who said that I wont have to, as all applications would come to Montreal and then to Toronto, but he was so rude and dismissive that it was kind of hard to believe anything he said.

And I also would like to know if we should consider hiring a lawyer for our case as it is quite different from others (me living in Canada as a non-citizen but a PR). My fiance and I are doing everything by the book and I clearly left the country to live elsewhere when my F1 expired, but we are worried that because of my current living status, things will be impossible for us.

Anyway any advice would help and thank you for reading! biggrin.gif

Edited by darkchilde794, 24 December 2008 - 03:40 AM.

darkchilde794FemaleCanada2008-12-24 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129-Filing fee


Don't worry, you are not blacklisted or denied. It is not unusual for it to take 2-3 weeks to get your NOA1 so you are within the timeline for that, it just wasn't as fast as last time. Did you send it certified mail? Did he use a bank check? Has it been cashed? These would all be indicators they "have it" even though you do not have the NOA1 yet.
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Hi!

Thank you for your reply to my post. Ive been so busy I havent had time to go back to the site but a few days after your reply, the check was cashed and a few days after that, we received our NOA1. So I guess they check to see if you can pay first before they process your application :-P

Thanks!
darkchilde794FemaleCanada2009-05-05 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129-Filing fee
Hi!

My fiance submitted our 129-F form last January 16 2009 and he received an electronic confirmation that USCIS received the form. However, he forgot to include the filing fee of $455 and so our application was returned back. He said the file came back with a slip of paper indicating that the fee was missing. He re-submitted the forms again, now complete with a check to Homeland Security and all, last February 02. We have not heard from USCIS nor received any electronic confirmation as before.

So, should we be worried that now we are "blacklisted" and denied forever? And how long does it take to receive that email and for the NOA to be sent to you?

I am so worried and angry but theres no point to be maintain anger so Im just doing worry (for now).

Please help, if possible,
darkchilde794FemaleCanada2009-02-17 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecurity Clearance/Fingerprints Questions
Hi! smile.gif

I went through several security clearance/fingerprints threads that are applicable to my case but have some questions still...

My fiance and I (actually more him) filed for my K1 visa back in February and we have received our NOA1. We've read that I have to get security clearance/fingerprints taken from all the places I've lived in since I was 16. I'm originally from the Philippines and moved for college to the US when I was 19 and now I'm living in Canada.

So I know it'll be easy to get my prints in the US and Canada, and I know that it is possible to get an NBI clearance without coming back to Manila.

My question is: should I start getting security clearance forms now, even before we've received our NOA2? I'm worried that it will take forever (well months) for my NBI clearance to get through but I don't know if that's allowed, etc.

Also, if possible, may I know (from those who have had experience with this), how long an NBI clearance from overseas takes?


Thank you!

darkchilde794FemaleCanada2009-05-05 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about visits while in processing...
Hi, I have had 4 visits to the US in the last year to see Dylan. The first two we were only dating and I told them officer that I was going to see my boyfriend. Other than one comment "Can't you find a boyfriend here?" * (*meaning Canada) which was more tounge and cheek than anything else I didn't have a problem.

The second two times I told them I was going to visit my fiance. I didn't have a problem but I wasn't applying for a K-1 at the time.

Now that I am married and we started the K-3 process, I am planning another visit this Sept to see him.
I have been told pretty much the same thing that you have been told. It's not forbidden to enter the US but there is a chance that the visitor can be denied entry and in some cases banned.

The most important thing I've been told is to tell the truth. Fortunately for me, I have the inablitily to lie so that won't be an issue for me and is actually more a releif.

The second most important thing is that I'm more prepaired in the event that I am refused. I'll be disapointed but I won't have a total break down.

Good Luck,
Martina
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2006-08-18 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am a total idiot and am too stupid to live....

Three days, if you count that it got there on the 11th plus travel time to return the whole ####### to me.

The letter did tell me I goofed. The rest of the packet's been gone through, and it seems okay. (Looks like they nearly missed the date, too.) I'll return the letter with it with a note ('Oops, sorry.') and maybe I should note it on the envelope, but I can't figure out what to write. It's not an RFE. It's 'TOTAL F*CKING IDIOT RECALL.'



My husband was told, since his cheque was not cashed and no file was created for us to mark 'oringal submission'. I'm sure they will figure out the mix up when the see the letter they sent you.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2006-09-16 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am a total idiot and am too stupid to live....

Oh, hell, I dunno. Probably what happens when you file while jetlagged on three hours' sleep.

F*ckity #### f*ck ####.

Hey, at least the I-129F and the G-325A checked out. And they organized my package all nice and pretty.



Did you get that nice letter that told you you goofed? W did, it said to return that letter and place it at the top of the package to give us priority of new submissions.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2006-09-16 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am a total idiot and am too stupid to live....

In case any of you were wondering:

The year is not 2008.

If you write 9/8/08 on a check to Homeland Security,

your package gets returned.


Off to slit my wrists now as I am obviously too stupid to live. :lol:


LOL, don't be so hard on yourself.
After waiting for 2 months for an NOA-1, while not even knowing if the package arrived there, because my husband sent it by regular mail (mistake #1) it was sent back. Because my DH, accidently sent a copy of our G-325 instead of the orignal.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2006-09-16 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopies for I-129 Petition AND Income Taxes

Hello everyone,

I have two questions I'm hoping someone can answer for me:

First, what should be copied in this package and what should be original. The items I'm not sure about are:

  • Letters of intent
  • G-325A
  • Birth Certificate
Some of the stuff I've read about this says to send copies. But I'm not sure if that applies to everything in the package.


Second; I have not filed my income taxes for 2004 and 2005 yet. I plan on getting that done in the next week or so, but I'm wondering if the timing of this is significant. Do I need to have the taxes done FIRST and then file the petition? I read something somewhere about needing an explination if the taxes are filed late. I'm not sure what "late" means in this context. Does it mean after the petition is filed or just late in general?


Thank you in advance for you answers,

ERL



My husband made the mistake of sending a *copy* of our G-325 and our application was sent back (costing a two month delay). The reason they stated was that the signatures can't be reproductions.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2006-10-25 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview getting me stressed out!!
QUOTE (kevin & Lee @ Oct 8 2007, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just made sure we had all the paperwork and did alot of research on how to assemble it the first package. I didn't think that was fast.......we are still waiting for the interview.





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QUOTE (kevin & Lee @ Oct 8 2007, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep reading and reading trying to find out what I actually have to take to Montreal for our interview. It's getting to me, the paperwork is all starting to look the same. I just need someone to tell me what I actually require. The letter from montreal just indictates all required documents (orginals and one photocopy of each).............that doesnt help, since there was alot of paperwork...Please someone help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



If your time line is correct, your I129f was approved within 12 DAYS of filing? Is this correct?
How did you manage that?




I know that an RFE can cause delays, but plenty of people file correctly and still have to wait.
But sour grapes aside, lucky you smile.gif
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-10-08 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview getting me stressed out!!
QUOTE (kevin & Lee @ Oct 8 2007, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep reading and reading trying to find out what I actually have to take to Montreal for our interview. It's getting to me, the paperwork is all starting to look the same. I just need someone to tell me what I actually require. The letter from montreal just indictates all required documents (orginals and one photocopy of each).............that doesnt help, since there was alot of paperwork...Please someone help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



If your time line is correct, your I129f was approved within 12 DAYS of filing? Is this correct?
How did you manage that?
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-10-08 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! Please tell me that NVC is wrong
QUOTE (bcrabb @ Oct 12 2007, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Oct 12 2007, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you already married and filing for a K3 visa or are you looking to bring your fiance over? If you're not married yet then there is no need to worry, the person that you talked to has no idea what they're talking about.

If you ARE married already though, you did need to file the I-130. I hope this helps.



Thank you!!!

We are not married...engaged and got our NOA2 from the CSC 5 weeks ago under the I-129F process.

I am happy that the "customer service" person was clueless =)



According to some agents you speak to at the USCIS, it's now taking up to 60 days from the point of approval to leave the CSC for the NVC.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-10-12 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! Ran into a problem with the passport pictures.
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Oct 13 2007, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here are the passport pictures my fiance sent me. Only problem is they have this rust residue from the metal clips that she used to send them in the mail.

Questions;
1. Can I take them to a graphics shop to have them redone and have that residue removed?
2. Can I send them like this and hope they get accepted?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We are hoping there is someway we can get these to work. Otherwise it feels like it is just going to push our application even farther back because she has to send new ones.

Thanks

Here are the photos, please take a look.

Passport Photos


I feel your best bet is to get knew photos. I imagine if you retouch them it's only going to cause you a lot of problems since the photos will have been 'doctored"
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-10-13 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican & Canadian Newbie
QUOTE (Jaseball @ Oct 11 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fastest would be for him to go to Canada as you mentioned.

To come to the US there is no real difference between K1 visa and get married here vs., getting married and then bringing over a wife based on speed, although some feel the K1 fiancee route is faster.

The way I see it you can at least enter the US and visit, which isn't the case for many folks on this website.


Generally for DCF, they would need to be married and live together for about a year, so the time that it would take would be less than waiting for a I-129 to be approved. He would also need to apply for PR status in Canada which will also add time. Not to mention that if they go the K-1 route via the I-129 she can be interviewed in Vancouver in a matter of a month, rather than the now 6-8 month wait in Montreal if they go for the CR-1.

If I could do it again, I would do the K-1.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-10-11 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny chance at all
QUOTE (waynegeraldine @ Nov 28 2007, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, my fiance decided stupidly to travel without AP, and now wants to come back, she has very little time before the 90 days is up, does she stand chance of being allowed back in the country without parole.



I doubt it.
From what I know, the one time entry visa was already activated when she first entered the US. Getting married prior to the 90 days being completed is the second part of the process on the road to preforming the AOS.
I have only heard of one person that left the US prior to receiving AP ( but they were already married when she left) and when they tried to re-enter they were refused admission. The couple was forced to remain apart while waiting for the K3/CR-1 route.


May I ask, why in the hell would she do this?
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-11-28 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust signed up @ USCIS website - November filer
QUOTE (Nineta @ Nov 30 2007, 04:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, I think it's too soon to be an approval. Hopefully it won't be an RFE either. Ouch!
Thanks
-Nineta



You are probably getting a little ahead of yourself here.

It's not uncommon to see many touches in the course of waiting for your approval, even taking your file and putting it in a bin of other applications- with 100 bins ahead of yours waiting to be assigned an adjudicator and then adjudicated can generated a touch.
Also, what I recently found out is that a 'touch' doesn't even mean you case as physically handed. "Official Inquiries" such as Senator and Congressional ones can generate a touch.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-11-30 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore than one K-1 Fiance visa
QUOTE (stu123 @ Nov 30 2007, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I brought my first wife over here on a k-1 fiance visa in 1994 and we have reciently got divorced. Im planning to bring another lady over here from the Philippines on what would be my second fiance visa. Is this allowed by USA immigration? Are there any other problems with these circumstances.


I don't think that it is forbidden but it may be cause for closer scrutiny. They may suspect you marry people for money in exchange for entry into the US, from what I have seen even petitioning for someone from a country like the Philippines raises red flags on it's own. But personally, I think that so much time has past since then that your visit marriage seems legitimate. Just be sure to have lots of evidence that it's a bonifide relationship.

Good luck.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-11-30 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to inform Employer
QUOTE (Goldylocks @ Dec 9 2007, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just wondering at what point in the visa process I should be enforming my employer of my intentions to leave?

Also, will my employer be getting a phone call or letter at any point in the process to verify that I work for them??


The consulate advises people not to give up there residency and jobs until AFTER your visa is issued, Even after a successful interview, you may find yourself in administrative processing which can take many months.
By law, you are only required to give two weeks notice to terminate your employment so you really don't need to worry about this until AFTER you have your visa.

I have never heard of them contacting an employer to verify employment.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-12-09 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa
QUOTE (ajica @ Jan 2 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, every one! Happy new year!! Can anyone answer my question? My question is, is it OK to deny previous marriage and children on a K1 Visa application? My friend in the Philippines just got engaged. She has 4 children and was married. Now, since there is no divorce in the Philippines, Annulment papers hard to get. But, according to her, their civil marriage is not legit because her ex's birth date is not even right. She is confident that it will not matter. she was able to get a philippine passport with a single status and no problem. My concern is though is not she is not going to disclosed on the application that she has children and married before. I am worry about her and I told to find a legal advice. she said sought one and told her to go for it. Even told her to just adopt her kids later on. I don't think this is right either. So, please anybody I need some help here. It would be a great appreciation if anyone could help me here. Thank you


Tell her not to lie.
If they find out about it later, her visa WILL be revoked.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-02 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical exam
QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Jan 7 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancée in the Philippines has a question regarding the physical. she has noticed a lump in her breast. she is going to her doctor this week. will this lump pose a problem or delay with the embassy exam



Hello, prior to my medical in Toronto I had an mammogram done because of some lumps in my breast. They required a copy of the report from the mammogram before they would sign off on my medical. Have her bring a copy of the tests/reports related to it as well as any surgery's she may have had.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-07 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if: Married during I-129F process?
QUOTE (Converse34 @ Jan 9 2008, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dylan @ Jan 9 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for the pregnancy issue, why the need to have the baby in the US? Children born to USC have the right to US citizenship and do not need a visa to enter.


Because they want the child to be president of the United States one day and they can't have that if the child isn't born here! laughing.gif


Actually, children born outside the US to US parents acquire US citizenship at birth. They are not considered to be naturalized citizens and are therefore eligible candidates for presidency.


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QUOTE (Converse34 @ Jan 9 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dylan @ Jan 9 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for the pregnancy issue, why the need to have the baby in the US? Children born to USC have the right to US citizenship and do not need a visa to enter.


Because they want the child to be president of the United States one day and they can't have that if the child isn't born here! laughing.gif


Actually thats incorrect. You are considered a natural born citizen if you are born to a USC parent, who has been in the us at least 5 years.



Ditto.
Although, I appreciate the OP's attempt at humour.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if: Married during I-129F process?
QUOTE (harakiro @ Jan 9 2008, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Totally hypothetical situation here but just trying to get some facts and options down.

Say for instance.

1. Apply I-129F
2. Fience visits and gets pregnant
3. Returns home for 3 - 4 months
4. Comes back to US as visitor and to have baby in US

Now in order to be under my insurance, I think she'd need to be my wife. So if we were to marry, could the I-129F continue or would we need to restart with a K3?

I know she'd have to return to her home to do the interview and I also understand the Issues of traveling while pregnant.

Thanks for your input

JLE


If you file for the K1 (129f) and then marry before it is granted, yes you will have to refile. Not only would she have to leave for the interview but altogether. Unless, you are suggesting that you just get married, she stays in the US and you file the I-130/AOS- but then good luck proving that there was no immigrant intent.

As for the pregnancy issue, why the need to have the baby in the US? Children born to USC have the right to US citizenship and do not need a visa to enter. You are taking gamble with the rest of your plan. There is no guarantee that your fiancee will be allowed to visit in the US to either get pregnant or have the baby.

Most insurance carriers will require a SSN or proof of residency to list her on your policy- why get stuck with a big medical bill when you don't have to.

Edited by Dylan'sWife, 09 January 2008 - 04:57 PM.

Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to the process
Actually, I have never read on VJ about someone being successful in expiating an approval when their petition is still in the hands of the USCIS. The criteria for them to do so is next to impossible, namely get them (USCIS) to admit they made a mistake and for humanitarian reasons.
Although I have heard of expiated handling by the NVC and consulates, the impending wedding date is not a sufficient cause to expiate processing.

However, being that your fiancee is in Vancouver and they have very reasonable wait times, it's not impossible for her to have her visa in hand by Aug.

I hope it happens smile.gif
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslost hope at first-->check cashed
QUOTE (marrs @ Jan 10 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow.just yesterday my baby sounded like she lost hope. And today the check cleared. YESSS!

--filed 12/27/07/check cashed 1/10/08--


I hope your 'baby' develops a better resolve to carry her the rest of your journey. Some VJ members waited months just for the NOA1; if she is losing hope after less than three weeks of waiting there are going to be sorry times ahead for her. With the system working at the rate that it is, I am guessing there is at least another 8 months of waiting to have a visa in hand.

Good Luck to you both.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm New and need help
QUOTE (EricS @ Jan 10 2008, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance' is Canadian. I am a US citizen. She wants to come here and be married. Niether of us have any idea what we need to do to get started. I am on probation for DUI and not employed right now.

Can anyone give me some info to get started.

thanks


1) File an I-129f petition for a K1 visa.

2) Get a job so that you can financially qualify to petition her or find a family member or friend that is willing to be financially responsible for her.

3) The criminal past of the petitioner generally doesn't come into play unless they have history of domestic or sexual abuse.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-11 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about birth certificate... original needed?
QUOTE (mox @ Jan 7 2008, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shadowfaxx @ Jan 7 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!

I have an unusual question. I think I need to prove my citizenship with a birth certificate, right? It's just that my situation is made more complicated by the fact that I was a military brat, born overseas. It is VERY difficult to obtain copies and takes forever, in fact I dont even remember who/ what department I would need to contact as all those records have been archived.

Anyway, my question is... is it alright to just send a photocopy of my original? Would it stop a problem in advance if I go have a copy notorized? Do I have to give up my originals? (There are actually about 3 different papers to prove I am a US citizen...

It's all made more complicated than it already is, so I soooo appreciate any good advice.

Thanks a lot! I hope to mail the package this week! good.gif

Do not include an original birth certificate in your initial I-129F filing. A photocopy is fine, or you can substitute your passport for the birth certificate by photocopying ALL pages (even the blank ones) of your passport.

I was also born abroad (Japan) as a military brat. To get a copy of your birth certificate you need to contact the Department of State. Contact information is here.

U.S. Department of State
Passport Correspondence Office
1111 Nineteenth Street NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20524
Tel: 202-955-0307

I haven't had to contact them, but I'd recommend telephoning them instead of writing. Might get you faster results.

As for the other 2 pages, they are most likely your Report of Birth Abroad and the birth certificate issued by the military hospital, correct? You do not need to include these.


Wow- you are quick.
I was able to find this information on requesting copies of birth abroad records.




Requesting a Copy of a Consular Report of Birth

If you were born in a foreign country to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, and your parent registered your birth at a U.S. embassy or consulate in the form of a Consular Report of Birth (Form FS-240), and you would like evidence of your birth and United States citizenship, you should submit a written request which includes the following five items:

1. Your full name at birth, and date and country of birth.
2. Parents' full names, including mother's maiden name, and their dates and places of birth and nationality.
3. A daytime telephone number.
4. You or your parents' signature. A legal guardian's signature is acceptable only when accompanied by a certified copy of the guardianship papers or court order of adoption.
5. A $40 fee per document. (Check or money order made payable to the Department of State.)

All requests should be mailed to:

Passport Services
Correspondence Branch
Suite 510
1111 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20522-1705
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-07 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures90 day visitor under 'visa waiver programme'
QUOTE (Lance27 @ Jan 9 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Exactly... besides I believe it is 90 days in any 12 month period. Someone will correct me if I am wrong smile.gif


Canadians can visit for up to 180 days in a twelve month period. But I don't think someone on the VWP would be able to leave and re-enter a multiple of times, I would think they would be tapped out once they have reached 180 days as well.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa Granted
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Nov 29 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those of you who are pondering the possibility of having your foreign fiance visiting you in the U.S. with a tourist visa while the K-1 is still in process, I wanted to share my successful experience with you.

I attended the interview today, I had planned to be completely honest about our K-1 process, and brought a copy of the I-129F package and our NOA2, I was very nervous as I thought they were going to ask me a lot of questions... I waited in line 1.5 hours and the interview lasted less than 1 minute! LOL They asked about my previous visits and how long have I stayed in the U.S. before, and that was it! The guy said "Your visa has been approved"! They did not look at any of the documents I brought he just checked my old passport and my old visa.

The outcome could be different for those foreign fiances who are applying for a tourist visa for the first time, but there is also another VJer whose fiance got a tourist visa approved for the first time while the K-1 was still in process. I just wanted to let you all know that it is worth to give it a try!

I am extremely happy that we'll be able to spend Christmas together! kicking.gif


Congratulations. I know how wonderful it is to spend the holidays with the person you love.
I hope that the CBP agent at the POE doesn't cancel it.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2007-11-29 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian Fiancee to US..need some help
If you are going to be LEGALLY married in Houston, file the k1 (I-129F) application now.
Hopefully, by the tme it is approved she will ready to 'visit' the US.

If she enters the US with the intertion of staying it is best that she has a visa in hand.
If she enters pretending to visit but in reality is immigrating and they discover that was the intention
she will be banned from the US.

Take the time to do things right and not cheat the system
or you can both suffer greatly in the long run.

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Your fiancee will have to apply for a K1 Visa if she "INTENDS" to get married in Houston.


Not true, only if she enters to get married and then INTENDS to stay here permanently....


Sorry... left out the and stay permanently part.



So when should I start applying for the K1 Visa...the marriage ceremony will be in Toronto (july). She will be staying here in permanently. We are just not doing the marriage documents in toronto because we have heard the signing the marriage licenese there takes longer for her to come to the US or something along those lines. So we figured just do the marriage ceremony and reception there and then just do a court marriage here in Houston. Once court marriage is finished thats when I had planned on applying for her. Is that good or bad? When Should I start submitting these forms?

Sorry if I am confusing you guys..let me know if anyone needs more detail

Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-03 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrying to help a friend.

Yes - VT for them.



Thank You.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2010-01-03 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrying to help a friend.
Hi there,

A friend of mine from Canada is engaged to a USC from New York and they are planning on going though the K1 process. I am trying to help them out and have already recommend this site. I apologize if this is posted somewhere and I missed it, but what service center will they be going through? I assume Vermont- but I wanted to make sure.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2010-01-03 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFriend over stayed F1 visa now is engaged to a USC
Thank you for your response.

Since only an immigration judge can determine if she overstayed how should this be addressed in the application if it asks if she has every violated the terms of a US visa?

She obviously would not like to lie because as you said, it can catch up with her and make matters worse.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2010-01-13 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFriend over stayed F1 visa now is engaged to a USC
* correction...

Her and her fiance would NOW like to get married but the concern is about the overstay....

(I accidentally wrote they would NOT)
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2010-01-13 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFriend over stayed F1 visa now is engaged to a USC
Hi all, below is a link to a question my friend post to immigration attorneys.

The basic details are my friend is a Canadian Citizen- she entered the US on a student visa. She did not leave the US till 9 months after it expired. She did not send her I-194 in when she left. She entered the US again several times after and stayed for many more months (she was essentially living in the US illegally). She went back to Canada this past Christmas and her fiance came to visit. They went to re-enter the US at the Peace Bridge and told immigration they were going to Fla for New Years (which was true) and that she was going to travel back to NYC with him (which was true) and then fly out back to Toronto (not true). The agent asked for the ticket which she didn't have- then sent her to secondary screening.

After much questioning, they denied her entry and one of the CBP said they suspected she might be living in the US illegally. They told her not to attempt re-entry for another 6 months.

She told me after that the CBP agent that escorted her and her fiance back to to the car and who processed her paperwork- but wasn't the officer who denied her was pretty decent. She said when she asked him if she *really* had to wait 6 months to come back. He told her that they say 6 months just because they like to see a big span of time between re-entries/ visits but he wouldn't suggest she tried again for at least 4 months- and of course her success would be at the will of that CBP agent.

She and her boyfriend/fiance would not like to get married-but the concern is about the overstay. The link I posted- one lawyer seemed to suggest that at F1 overstay does not result in a 3/10 ban. I have never heard of this, I have only heard of minors being exempt.

I have done some reading and it from what I have found is that the US government is actually only aware of 20% of overstays on Visa's because they commonly do not reconcile I-194 or any other departure records' nor is Canada on the US SCAN.

What should she do about her I-194?

If she denies the overstay what do you think is the likelihood of the government knowing?

If she admits to it will she face a ban?

This is the link below.

http://www.avvo.com/...tify-_-question
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2010-01-13 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemergency advice -stolen bag at airport with visa packet

I am so sorry to read about this dilemma. I hope the matter is resolved quickly. 


Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2013-07-03 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this mean? (interview question)

I am pretty sure that is refering to 'depentant children' who are accompaning their 'mother' (or father) on a K2. 

 

 

 

 


Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2013-10-20 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes an overstay past the 6 month rule cause problems with I-129F?

More research would be necessary to confirm this, but it seems to me that the primary problem in this trip taking the OP over 182 days of stay in the US is taxation based, not immigration based.


Something else you need to watch out for is potentially losing your provincial health care - I know Ontario has issues if you're out of the country for more than half the year.
birdnerdFemaleCanada2010-01-26 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
How many (if any) approvals have there been since Friday? I took a break from the site these past few days...
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-07 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Today is 6 months since NOA1....I have no words. Yet, I think of some of you who are 7 and 8 months and I truly think I will be bald from pulling out all my hair if I have to wait two more months.
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-04 22:03:00