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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married on Oct 6

Thank you All !!!!!!

 

 

Congrats and best wishes with your marriage!!  :joy:


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-25 07:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequest for Evidence I-129F

hi guys i received this email today, I've been waiting for NOA2 for 11 months now...(what are they asking for? example please ) is this normal.???? i'm just glad they are working on my case again coz  I didn't here from them almost 11 months.

is there a time frame or deadline for me to submit my evidence or information needed ???? I'm asking because i will be leaving next week for the Philippines to visit my fiancee . its only a week that i will be with her, i be back Oct 12 2014..

 

On September 26, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail.  If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. 

 

 

any info will help guys and girls

 

You won't know what USCIS is asking for UNTIL you get the letter, you have 60 days to respond to the RFE if memory serves.  Being you will only be gone a week you should be fine. 


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust 60 Days' Validity for K-1 Visa? [split topic]

Hi everyone! I got my k-1 visa today and was suprise about the annotation : Med Class: B1 and also suprise that my visa issuance is dated Sept 23, 2014 and expiration date is November 26, 2014.  I understand that for K-1 visa you're given 6 months validity. Please help me. How come I only got 60 days for my K-1 visa? I am just confused? 

 

Key wording with the visa validity is = UP TO 6 months.

 

You complete the TB process?  That would explain the limited validity.

 

Do be confused.  Be packing!   Be flying!  Be gone!!

 

 

This has no affect on the 90 days to get married AFTER you clear POE in the USA


Edited by Hank_, 27 September 2014 - 06:31 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Samples

Wow Hank_, 

 

That is a great idea. I am a type of person that will like to get everything together, then submit it all. I feel you can not have to much information to submit but you can have not enough.

 

Now I have another question, how you think the letter should be formatted? Because the issues I been having since this deployment, it appears that I am the first soldier that has ever had these issues. My remarks to the command here, "Wow I am the first soldier that has ever had these issues in the past 239 years, LOL" I do know its that the military as a whole, it just we have allot of new soldiers and commanders that never came across these type of issues. I guess i am teaching them and giving them a run for their money.

 

What I will like to do is type something up and present it to my commander. She is really nice person about 28 years of age and most of all she does listen to her soldiers. What I like to do is, get all the information together and hope they will just put the information on a letter lead and they will sign it. I believe when submitting item or problems. I think you should submit the solution. People here call me a Maverick, LOL.

 

Thanks I can write forever. 

 

I know there are many that have done expedites in the military, and you for sure have good cause for an expedite, I would suggest contacting the JAG office at your base they should be able to whip a letter up easily for your commander to sign.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Samples

 

Thank you Kay&Jay, 

 

I did speak with USCIS and they stated I can write a letter explaining all of this, but i was looking for a proper format of the letter. USCIS Military stated to supply proof, as news articles and some other proof. 

 

Do you have a format?

 

TY 

 

 

***  Thank you for your service! **

 

 

It may help to have a letter from your commander also.

 

http://www.uscis.gov...pedite-criteria


Edited by Hank_, 27 September 2014 - 06:45 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying K1 but less than 2years in a long distance Relationship

Hi Everyone,

 

I would like to know if there is someone from here who applied for K1 visa who are less than 2 years in a long distance relationship but already has been meeting up with their fiancee several occasions in person.

 

My fiancee and I meet online and we've been talking everyday though chat, skype and phone. Stayed with him in US for a month and travels within US together. Meet the family and everything went well. After that one month of vacation with him, we also meet weekly as I am working in a cruiseship and my ship is always in the US port near to his house. He proposes when I was with him in US. We've been researching about K1 but most of the sites says, meeting personally within two years prior to the applicaiton. Has anyone applied K1 with less than a year in a relationship? The rest of the requirements we are qualified and has evidence.

 

Hope anyone can give us an idea or share their personal experience or at least give us an advise.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Requirement is not having known each other two years, requirement is having met in person within the past two years.   You can file the petition two days after meeting each other. ;)

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 27 September 2014 - 06:47 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresundocumented under k1

Staying in the USA past the 90 days without getting married is illegal.  Time to head back to your home country.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-27 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdate gap between signing the documents and sending the petition.

hello guys,

i like to ask question here...

My fiance came here in the Philippines last June, and we signed our documents like G-325A and Intent to Marry Letter on the 3rd week of June and added other documents dated 1st week of July.

But he will send the Petition on the 1st week of August. ( the gap is like 6 weeks)

So just ask if the time gap between signing the documents and the time it will send is okay...

Hope you can share your ideas. Thank you...

 

Not an issue.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-20 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help my passport less than 6months till expiration date before my interview!!

hi guys,

hope you can help me with this.. I will have my interview this week and jist realize today that my passport is less than 6months from the expiration date. it will expire on jan 07 2015.. I thought I'm still within the 6months coz I counted from aug-jan without considering the exact day just "month"... this being said, if I renew my passport tomorrow I won't still be able to get the new passport after 10-15days of expedited passport... do u think this will put me to 221g or cause me any problem at the embassy?

need you help badly.

thanks





 

That will be an issue as you are required to have 6 months minimum validity remaining on the passport, I would say there is a very good chance of getting a 221g for a new passport... at the minimum.

 

b. PASSPORT. You must have a passport valid for at least six (6) months.

 

http://photos.state....4 Feb 2014_.pdf

 

 

Philippines forum -  http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 20 July 2014 - 02:09 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-20 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequirement of a K-1 for civil marriage

Hey guys...

I just wanna ask what is the requirements for civil marriage?

Do i need to have an SS# before we can apply for marriage license?
Im just wondering if my passport and cenomar is all they need to apply for marriage license... Thanks




 

Depends on the state, look up requirements for your state.  Many states are fine with just your passport and BC and do not require an SSN.  And no one will want your CENOMAR.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-28 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any way to leave the USA for 2 weeks after arriving on K1?

So im in a bit of predicament, my partner and I have won a prize which is a huge deal. All expenses paid wedding, flights, etc to the USA. It will be a televised event for a marriage equality event and will include celebs such as the real housewives, Kardansians, etc. Only issue is that I need to be in the USA in 2 weeks. That is not enough time for me to sort out my life here in Aus and I will need to come back home for 3 weeks after the wedding to finish packing and sort out life. Is there anyway I can make this happen?

 

Best you can do is file AOS as soon as you are married, many times USCIS gets the AP (Advance Parole) card out in about 2 months.  There is no "magic or tricks" that an attorney can pull out of a hat.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-28 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa Tax info for I-134

Hope you can see the attachment.

 

That instructions page means nothing in regards to what the embassy requires.   The embassy instructions letter is what you need to follow with that form, which clearly state - most recent tax return and W-2.  

 

You would do best at this point in your visa process to ask your questions on the Philippines forum as they will relate to USEM

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-29 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa time frame

Hello everyone, I am new to this whole process and I have looked around the site at some of the other forum threads but they really do not answer my question.  When I look on the USCIS website they state that it will take about 5 months to process my K1 visa app. My question is this, the time frame stated of 5 months, is that for the service center and the time it will take them to approve and send to the embassy for the interview and final approval, or is this statement for the entire process, meaning 5 months and she will then have her visa in hand?  Sorry if this has been asked before but I could not find this anywhere in the forums.  Thank you for your help.

 

windo

 

That is for the petition process at USCIS only.  After that there is the wait for your MNL # from NVC and then FINALLY the process in Manila which normally takes 6-8 weeks but as of late is taking longer because of a shortage of appointment openings at the embassy.

 

For sure pop over to the Philippines forum and say HI!   http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-04 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP- K-1: Financial Requirements Inquiry

Regarding the financial requirements for the K1 fiance visa, do applicants meet the financial requirements for the K1 fiance visa if they can prove a combined annual income of $18,912, even when they may be using their earnings to cover their living expenses?  Or are applicants required to have a specific amount of savings, and assets, in order to meet the financial requirements?  Can you please tell me what the exact financial requirements that applicants must prove, are?  Can applicants combine their assets, jointly, in order to meet the financial requirements?  Or is the USA sponsor required to meet all of the financial requirements, without any financial contribution from the non-USA foreign fiance?  Can you please explain to me the exact financial requirements for a K1 fiance visa, as it pertains to each party of the engaged couple?  THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!

 

The PETITIONER must have income to at least meet the poverty guidelines of the I-864P, for two people that is $19,662 (gross income).  Beneficiary's income does not count.

 

As for assets, some embassies do not accept assets to make up a shortage.


Edited by Hank_, 29 July 2014 - 02:44 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-29 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160...HELP!!

okay, that was my thought process also.  Didn't want to answer yes and complicate things if it meant something else.

thank you guys!

 

 

Always be honest.  Being denied a tourist visa will not cause issues.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-02 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvise Pls.

Hello VJ!
Received NOA2, while waiting for MNL# i want to print out our conversation.
Is it okay if i will just print out our conversation from the time we apply the petition up to present?
Thank you.


 

Waaaaayyyy too much!   You just need a small sampling at best, pick a day here and there up to present.  98% of the time the embassy never asks for chat logs, let alone bothers to read them.

 

Pop over to the Philippines forum as you will get better answers relating to the Manila embassy

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/

 

Now that you have your NOA2 follow the flashing arrow below.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-03 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 expire date

Hi 

I need to try and understand all the different dates with the I-129/ K-1 visa:

Lets see if I get these dates right:

  • I-129F is good for 4 months once approved and can be extended by the embassy (up to a year)
  • K-1 visa is good 6 months from the medical exam, plus you pass the interview (no extensions)
  • Once you step foot in the US you have 90 days to get married (no extensions)

I keep see this:"It is important to file for the AOS before the K1 expire date, otherwise you will be out-of-status". So may questions is, what is the expire date?

 

If you wait 5 months and 20 days to set foot in the US you have 10 days before the K-1 expire date and you are out of status?

 

File AOS before the I-94 expires or your are out of status.  I-94 is good for 90 days.  The K-1 visa expired the second you cleared POE, from that moment on the I-94 is your legal document for being in the USA


Edited by Hank_, 02 May 2014 - 10:12 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-05-02 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed HELP/clarification on Police Clearances...

 

 

According to this (Canadian UAE embassy site), looks like at least someone in Canada

may be able to request Police Certificate via mail (through the Canadian UAE embassy).

http://www.uae-embas...ca/Content/1181

 

 

That said, this page does iterate that Police Certificate is not required for UAE

 

"

  1. A police clearance certificate from the countries in which the visa applicant lived for more than one year after the age of 16. Please note this is not needed for the UAE or Iran;

"

http://abudhabi.usem...rant_visas.html

 

Being they are dealing with the embassy in Manila what someone can do in Canada is of little importance.

 

The Department of State website is very clear that the police certificate can only be obtained in person, and the U.S. Embassy Manila is very clear they waiver the police certificate in that situation.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-04 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed HELP/clarification on Police Clearances...

I understand the NBI police clearance and filled it out online, she will then go to the office and finish up.

 

My question is...what about a foreign country clearance? Lives in Philippines but She worked for several years in Dubai.

Is this a separate clearance or covered by the NBI clearance?

 

 

 

Normal yes it is required  (as for link of requirement - the embassy instructions letter) :

 

e. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present 
police certificates from other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after reaching the 
age of 16. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, 
aliases or nicknames used while in the country in question, including different spellings you have used of 
those names. Country-specific information on how to secure police certificates is available on the State 
Department?s website at

 

http://photos.state....4 Feb 2014_.pdf

 

 

But in the case of Dubai, UAE does not issue police certificates except in person so the embassy waivers the requirement for those countries.

 

"

Police Records

Available, only if applicant is physically present in the UAE."

http://travel.state....ry/AE.html#docs


Edited by Hank_, 04 August 2014 - 04:39 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-04 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan help me about support papers work

I had a bad income tax return in the red  last year due to a real estate tic that was foreclosed on , I understand if I can show I am worth 5 times the poverty income level  can I use this on the affidavit of support on the I-134 for my fiancé visa , what proof must I attach

Thank u so much...

 

The embassy looks at your gross income listed on the tax return, deductions or such are not considered.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-05 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160 and more questions

So I got a letter saying our application was forwarded to the embassy in manila and it asked that my fiance go online and fill out the form DS-160. The form asks about vaccinations. Does she need to have vaccinations already or can she get these at her medical exam in manila? What all does she need to do before her interview in Manila? Do we contact the embassy or wait for them to contact us? Thanks for all of your help.

 

Your fiancee will get her vaccinations at St. Luke's, so answer YES to the vaccination question as they will give her a DS-3025 upon completion.

 

For what to do for the K-1 visa, follow the flashing arrow below in my sig, everything is listed there.

 

Now that you have your MNL # it is rock n roll time!

 

Pay the visa fee, schedule the interview, complete the medical ... :thumbs:

 

The pop over to the Philippines forum... great answers and assistance with all things in Manila

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 20 July 2014 - 02:01 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-07-20 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmailing address to send for the petition

Just ask what is CSC? I read here that other petitioners send their petition to CSC because there is less backlog compared to Texas Service Center.

When we checked to where to send our petition on uscis site only post the TSC address. Is there a choice where you can send it? 

 

 

You do not mail the petition ( I-129F ) to any service center you mail it to the lockbox address listed on the I-129F


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-06 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresREADY FOR DELIVERY

what do you mean on this, " passport has been received from the consular section and is currently being processed for delivery" ?

 

Soon 2GO will pickup the package from the embassy, so you will want to start tracking process on the 2GO website.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-06 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust ask here what is the use of Timeline?

Hello guys,

Just ask what is the use of timeline here. I read some members posted that they created timeline for their journey..

I like to create also for ours but just like to understand what is this for?

Thank you.

 

It assists those answering your questions and those coming behind you to get an idea of how long it will take on their journey, just a courtesy 


Edited by Hank_, 06 August 2014 - 03:55 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-06 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about 1-134 Affidavit of Support!

My Fiancee sent me his I-134, W2 etc. that i need for my interview in US embassy here in the Pihilippines, but now he got his new job. My question is, do we need to sent papers from his new job and not from his previous one? We are worried to because maybe it will be questionable in consulate since he is new from his work and he don't have a lot of information that he can give. 

 

For the interview the embassy wants an original I-134 and copies of his most recent tax return and W-2 according to the embassy instructions letter.   Employment letters are optional, but in your case being he has changed employers I would suggest you have a letter from his new employer, that way if the CO asks where your fiance works and you answer with his new employer you can also present the employment letter.  If the CO doesn't ask then you don't need to answer ;)

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 07 August 2014 - 05:01 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-07 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp: W8/income tax

How many does my fiance need to prepare for the following:

w8
Income tax return
Paystubs

And all are photocopies only right?

Thanks in advance :)







 

Embassy instructions letter states copies of most recent tax return and W-2.  Only in the I-134 needs to be original   Read the instructions letter, follow it.  print a copy out and use it for your checklist.  ;)

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-05 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & supporting documents; number of copies?

I seem to remember something about needing to submit 2 sets of the I-134 and supporting documents, but for the life of me I do not seem to be able to find where I believe I saw this information.  Would some one confirm this, or am I not remembering correctly?

 

Follow the embassy instructions letter.  Info in my link.

 

Only 1 original I-134 and 1 copy of the most recent tax return and W-2 are required.  

 

You may need a copy of your tax return for CFO (be sure to black out any vital info if needed at CFO)


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-08 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlien #

Does my Fiance heed her passport in order to get an alien #.  Does Alien # HAVE to be on I129F & G325?  Also, I read one place that I need to include Birth Cert, for me, but not for her in I129F packet. Is that true?

 

 

Follow the instructions for the I-129F (it does list what is required), and also check out the GUIDE here on VJ for the K-1

 

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

As for having your Fiancee's birth certificate for filing the petition... NO it is not needed, only the USC need to provide proof ... such as his birth certificate.   If she has ever been married you will need a copy of her completed annulment.

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 08 August 2014 - 05:44 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-08 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo copy of I-129F

Hi, my fiancé and I filed for the k1 visa about 5 1/2 month ago. We are now waiting for our RFE, cause we forgot to sent a couple of things.
I'm also slowly preparing everything I will need for my interview, and I read that I will need a copy of the I-129F.
The problem is, my fiancé didn't make a copy of it, will that be a big issue?

Thanks so much in advance!



 

copy of I-129F petition is not required by the embassy... they have the original.  That is just something someone here on VJ added.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-08-08 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate for I-129f
We only sent his BC front and back, since his very cute lil' footprints were on it! lol

He couldn't find his passport (had fallen down the back of his dresser) and we didn't have any problems.

There's plenty of USCs without passports, so they can't insist on it.
SunDropFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-19 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160 validity and we want my Dad to attend our wedding

Hi everybody.I want to ask if theres a validity of DS-160 coz if I'm not mistaken I fill it up online around last week of April 2014.do I need to cancel or fill it up another DS-160?another question would be we want my Dad to attend our wedding if possible I will get my K1 visa.what type of visa we need to apply?what are documents to support.can we apply for it while waiting for my interview?

 

 

Your DS-160 is good, as long as you printed out the confirmation page after sending it all is good. :thumbs:

 

Your dad would have to apply for a tourist visa      http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhniv7.html

 

 

Pop over to the Philippines forum, lots of great folks to assist with the process there

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-06 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F, Am I Doing It Right? Story in topic.

First let me tell you a quick story about my fiancee and I. We met through Facebook 2 years ago but we never really talked. She thought I was just another Filipino-American playboy (faaaar from the truth) and I am very shy person. Yes, even saying hi via FB messages was hard for me. Even before we talked I already knew she was the one for me. So about 5 months ago, December to be exact, Glomie and I started dating. We've been talking on Skype and FB message ever since. Literally, everyday and night we've been talking. On May 7th 2014 my plane landed in Mactan-Cebu International Airport and that's when I finally got to see the woman of my dreams. I spent two weeks there in the Philippines. 1 week in Batuan, Bohol where her and her family are and the next week she came with me to Maasin City, Southern Leyte, my mothers side of the family. Those had to be the best two weeks of my life, because I got to spend every moment, of every hour, of every second with the love of my life. I know it sounds cheesy but I love this woman, shes my Queen. My flight was scheduled to leave on May 18th 2014 and before she saw us off I proposed to her. Right there in the airport. She said yes and I've never felt so happy in my entire life.

 

Now this is my first time doing anything of this calibur and I just want to know if I'm doing it right. I've gone through and read the guides found in this website here. Below is a list of things that I have, in order. Please let me know if I am missing anything. The items are as follows:

 

  • I-129F Cover Letter
  • G-1145 Form
  • I-129F Form
  • My G-325A Form. Attached is a present passport photo, Declaration of Eligibility and Intent to Marry, a copy of my birth certificate stating I was born in the USA and a copy of my passport
  • My fiancees G-325A Form. Attached it her present passport photo, Declaration of Eligibility and Intent to Marry, her birth certificate stating she was born in the Philippines and a copy of her passport, first and last page only
  • Photos showing us and my time in the Philippines. Each photo is dated and has a description of where it was taken and what is going on. A felt tip pen was used to write on the back of these
  • Tickets and boarding passes as well as luggage tags and receipts acquired while I was in the Philippines 
  • Skype logs (proof of relationship)
  • Facebook messages (proof of relationship)
  • Recent Skype logs showing proof of ongoing relationship

And that pretty much sums it up. I tried to cover all the bases but I'm sure there are more knowledgeable people here that will know more about this and the things I need. Seeing how this is my first time I'd like to ask you guys and girls for your help. If I am missing anything important, please feel free to message me or respond here. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.                                  

 

                                                                                                                                       -Lorenzo

 

As long as neither of you were married before it looks good.  Don't need the chat logs at this time, that is for the embassy later.  Don't need her birth certificate or passport info either.

 

Put all the photos in a baggie.

 

Check for $340


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-05-31 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should my fiance be doing.

I just mailed my I-129 F packet. I am marrying a woman from the Philippines. We are both nervous because we are not sure what we are doing. I followed the step by step instructions, several times. My Fiancee wants to know her requirements or what she is required to do on her end. I have no clue. Any help would be much appreciates. Thanks so much. John

 

 

For what to do in the Philippines, follow the flashing arrow then click on the link in my signature

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-07 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITR Question

Copies of the tax return and W2 are all the embassy requests.  Bank statements are not required.

 

 /\ /\ /\ /\

 

Apologies. What i meant was, does my fiance need to send me her original itr & w2 or she can just send me a photocopy.

 

Only copies, she can email them to you if she chooses.   Only the I-134 has to be original with original signature.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-09 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITR Question

photo copies... no such thing as an original copy, it is either an original or a copy


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-08 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITR Question

Copies of the tax return and W2 are all the embassy requests.  Bank statements are not required.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-08 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITR Question

Good morning everyone, I hope all is well. I have a question about the ITR requirement for the affidavit of support. I'm a US citizen and I just sent off the petition to bring my fiancé here to live with me. My problem is that I started a new job on December 9, 2013, so my most recent ITR will be of little use to them at her interview(I think). The prior year (2012) also only has me working a short time. Is that going to be a problem? Should I just send the transcripts I have available and provide them with all of my paystubs, an employment letter, and a bank statement from an officer at my bank? If they take my hourly rate and average hours worked, I am well above the poverty guidelines. Also, my fiancé lives in the Philippines. Please provide any suggestions and thank you for reading.

Kelvin

 

Yes you provide a copy of your most recent tax return (transcript) and W-2, which would be your 2013 tax return, not 2012.  If you started a new job then for sure include the employer letter and copies of your pay stubs.

 

Your income must meet the poverty guidelines of the I-864P for the number of dependents (including you).

 

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-05-27 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancee Visa

Hello,

 

This is for our friend's case. He is a US Citizen who plans to go to Philippines to meet his girlfriend. They been talking online for almost 2 yrs now. He will go to Phil. this August 2014, my question is  can he file for a fiancee visa before he meets his gf?  He wanted to bring his gf here asap and he's wondering if he can file it now or not yet till he meet her in person.

I appreciate your insights about this situation. pls. share...thank you so much!

 

mark/jessica

 

No.  Main requirement of the I-129F is having met in person within the past two years.   He can have her complete the G-325A, the Letter of Intent to marry and get 2X2 passport photos while there... that would help greatly.

 

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-09 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice and opinions

I'm engaged to a pinay, and she was previously married in the Philippines, which doesn't believe in divorce (most catholic countries don't) and we've been working on getting the nullment done, no problems getting the provinces approval but have run into a snag with the NSO in Manila. They either want a hefty bribe or are just unwilling to budge on approving my future asawa's name change so we can get working on the K1 documents. I've been told that just resubmitting the birth certificate would work, but want some advice.  Would you advise doing that? or is there a better and faster way to get her to the States? Thanks for the help!

 

Adrian & Helen

 

The annulment has to be finalized before you can petition for your fiancee, both of you MUST be free to marry at the time of filing the petition.  BIG requirement.   The annulment process takes time to complete.

 

Thanks, AI422. We've got a lawyer in the Philippines and they are working the case but it just seems they are coming up with one thing or another that we haven't done, when we've gotten all the paperwork filed and in triplicate. Was wondering if there is another way to get this done and get her here.

 

Nope.  No shortcuts for the annulment process, get all the required paperwork filed, and wait.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-09 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed your opinion

Is it okay if i will be the one who will prepare for the evidence?like chat log call screenshot remitance ?and the rest form to fill up and i will send to my fiance (petitioner)..cuz he ask me to do it..cuz he his working 3 job as CNA & HOMEHEALTHAIDE... Thanks alot

 

Being your timeline is blank I have to ask - where are you in this process, just starting the I-129F petition?

 

It is fine if you complete the forms and forward them to your fiance.  But if you are just starting the I-129F petition process the evidence you need is of having met in person within the past 2 years - passport stamps, boarding passes from the airlines, pictures of the two of you together.  (not chat logs or screenshots... that is for later at the embassy)

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-06-10 08:03:00