ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship
If that is all you have to show as 'evidence' then.... not a good idea. Our packet though included western union receipts (email confirmations over a period of time from western union numbering about 10-15) NOTE: As well we had, pictures-letters-emails-chats-cards-receipts from the trip there, phone records.

The way I (we) looked at it, a relationship is more than letters & pics....it also involves time & money, sacrifices made. JMHO
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-09-22 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 13 2008, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The original is with USCIS and will be on the desk of the CO in front at your interview. Have a copy with you.
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DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-10-14 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim just curious about the photo with blue background
White Background only
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-10-14 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCosponsor on I134
This seemed appropriate and what we entered;

N/A ( K1 VISA PROCESS FOR PERMINENT RESIDENCE )
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-11-06 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Requirement
QUOTE (Benika @ Oct 15 2008, 01:52 AM) QUOTE (Bintang @ Oct 15 2008, 02:59 PM) Hi everyone!
One of the requirements for the K1Visa interview is Police Certificate, from places lived since age 16. Benficiary has lived in couples different cities in Indonesia and studied in Australia. Does she have to get all the Police Certs from those different cities and from Australia as well?
If anyone knows or have the same issue please advise.
Thanks so much.

Police certificates are generally required for the country not the city. However I dont this it is possible to get a police certificate for Indonesia. (see http://www.***remove...rtificates.html ) You might want to phone the embassy about this.

If she lived in Australia for longer than 6 months (some places say 6 months, some a year ... I think better safe than sorry) she will need a police certificate for Australia.

Beni






Posted Image Better safe than sorry..... no one knows exactly what will be asked for in an interview.

Edited by Kathryn41, 06 December 2011 - 05:28 PM.

DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-11-06 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I Report a Scam Artist to INS?
Im very sorry to hear of your ordeal and as some here have said....you always have the option to report her.

Visiting the other country and family of the one you meet (whether online or otherwise) is required and highly recommended, manditory if you will. And if you ever plan on filing visa papers, spend as much time alone with their family and freinds, with eachother also......you learn alot. And be honest with yourself and eachother.

Be happy that this whole process takes awhile to complete... You find out alot about the person you are planning on marrying during this process. Jenny and I have been so blessed! The one thing I Love about my wife (and there are many, many things) is that she has 'never' hinted and/or asked for money or things, even to this day.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-11-06 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 rejected and when can I re-file
This may be helpful in understanding this:

http://www.path2usa....221grefusal.htm
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2008-12-28 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling K1 Soon
( THIS IS FOR A FRIEND ): I just found this out.....that.... they tried unsuccessfully to enter on a Tourist Visa, and some of the info on this wasn't exactly accurate/truthful possibly. Obviously, the tourist visa was denied.

Now, they are going to file a K1. They have known each other for over a year now, it is a legitimate relationship. For some reason, they, Originally, thought it would be better to try a Tourist.

1) From what I ascertained, as I said, she was denied the Tourist Visa
2) Now filing a K1
3) He just recently lost his job
4) and info on the Tourist wasn't accurate

I told them that they should have filed a K1 first, when he still had a job. And that all info has to be accurate/truthful. To the letter. I wasn't sure exactly how to tell them, but my feeling is that they will have problems w/ filing the K1. I need some input from you mods......thanks! Country of origin is Laos.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-20 04:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuick Question(s)
1. When copying passport........All Pages of the Passport?
2. When sending proof of death beneficiary, my company had us fill out a basic sheet with the company name " Lincoln" that we use, and filed it ......Will this be sufficient? Its in my own handwriting.
3. Can we place all photos in a plastic bag as we did before?


Thanks!
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-09 07:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStapling the check to I-751

I used prong fastener and got no problem with it. God bless on your ROC.


Hello Again.....ED*Riza!

As I recall we have used paperclips for every packet sent. That is what we have done, and it may not make a difference at all :blink:....God Bless Us All who are in this process.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-18 11:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStapling the check to I-751

I stapled all the documents separately i.e. house documents stapled together, bank documents stapled together each also had their own cover sheet with the document name. For the check I just put it in the packet in front of all the documents. I would not staple the check to anything.


We wont staple anything, only because , as I recall from this whole process, uscis didn't like anything stapled. Must be a metal detector there or something.....or they don't want to get stuck/remove staples. Anyone else can chime in on this? MHO
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-18 08:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTotal package size of the entire evidence
*correct me if I'm wrong* I didn't think it mattered how many documents are sent in? Obviously, 10 or so is a little weak. Both names, same address,taxes,insurance(s), bank account,savings, pics are more than enough.:help:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-20 04:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day
Your item was delivered at 11:57 AM on May 25, 2010 in SAINT ALBANS, VT 05479 to INS . The item was signed for by D RENAUD.

OK, thats the latest! They have received our I-751 packet :dance:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-25 19:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day

I will have Jenny respond here (my tagolog isnt that advanced ....yet)


Oo nga kailangan na tlga namin yun isend.Kayo din isend nyo na para together tayo.Good luck sa atin lahat!
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-25 07:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day

buti kapa naka pg send na kami hindi pa maybe tomorrow e send ko na to haha.goodluck on yours...... :help:


I will have Jenny respond here (my tagolog isnt that advanced ....yet)

Edited by DavidandJenny, 25 May 2010 - 07:34 AM.

DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-25 07:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day

do you mind sharing the list of evidence? Some members may provide you with some feedback and comments...

It's all up to you....


Well, I stuck with some of the examples/guides provided here at VJ. That's all, nothing really new. We will soon be under scrutiny from USCIS in Vermont, and right now, that's enough. Wouldn't you agree? Then on to OKC for an interview if needed. I will post soon. There are really essentially 10 documents that show joint accounts/ownership. Also, a few photos, cards from family addressed to my wife & I. Insurance (health) and Life Insurance showing Jenny as sole beneficiary. And letters from good friends. ;)

And why don't you join in May 2010 I-751 filers list?


You can add us if you would like.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-24 13:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day

Posted Image :thumbs:


THANKS!
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-23 18:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThis is Our Day
We have included around 17 pages of evidence in our removing conditions packet. Hopefully we will hear soon from them! Will send in tomorrow via USPS.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-23 18:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAffidavits to remove conditions

Why would you waste time and energy on affidavits? Don't you have any real proof that you are still married and live together?


Let me see here...Bank Accounts, Car Titles, Homes, Credit Cards and things with both names (in my opinion) prove very little 'about' a loving/lasting relationship. They only show you live together under the same roof, and things like that are subject to change (or could be). Again, just my opinion, real friends, that see you both, spend time with you, talk to each of you individually, see you interact....can see whether you are a 'real' couple or not. And can see whether you love one another and are committed or not, bla-bla, that is what keeps the relationship (glue if you will) together anyway, not titles, bank accounts or home ownership. Although letters may or may not be needed, personally, I would place just as much importance on them as to any other requirement if I were to be the judge or agent examining a packet. Freinds will know you a hell of a lot better than someone with a uniform.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-05-30 07:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongreen card production ordered
:star: Congratulations! :star:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-06-04 04:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHave not received biometrics appointment....
I think that sometimes we forget the other processes, how long we seem to have waited for uscis during those. You can't rush them.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-06-21 03:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDo You Notice other Files Being Opened on USCIS Account While Waiting for ROC?
Same thing here as well :yes:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-06-27 08:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAPPROVED less then 2 month!!!!
:star: C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S :star:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-03 08:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Today

I am not assuming you are not married or haven't submitted enough evidence... it is just a conditional statement.

Well the document you attached is interesting, but negates all the actuality that we see through members on VJ. USCIS claims a lot of things but they do not necessarily follow them.

If you go back and see filers lists, you will see that people who received an RFE was much after the biometrics has been taken.
Here are some examples:
October filers 2009 (http://www.visajourn...s/page__st__585)
VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....
ENDLESS............10/23/09..........11/06/09.......12/03/09........01/06/10.... (RFE received 12/23)(card received 1/16)
AP.HAR1............10/10/09..........10/13/09.......11/17/09........04/02/10.... Bio retaken 12/16/2009 RFE 2/2/10
INDIETRO09.........09/29/09...........10/05/09......11/10/09........04/23/10.... (RFE received 3/15)(card received 5/01)
KIMBERLY&TAREK.....10/09/09...........10/19/09......11/09/09........03/24/10.... (RFE received 2/8/10


"USCIS claims a lot of things but they do not necessarily follow them." ........I will concede, in that, considering the climate in this country in re: Immigration Policy(s) and Law, it is uncertain what could happen next. And my statement is,as well, directed toward not only on the federal level, but state & local.

USCIS is looking for fraud when 'any' document/form is filed/submitted &/or looking for inconsistencies. People here, myself included, need to realize that 'every' letter/document/form is analyzed.....if that examiner is doing their job correctly. Spelling can cause a RFE. The wrong color Ink can cause a RFE (as silly as that sounds) under the heading of 'not filled out properly'. A Biometrics that has been goofed by an officer can cause a RFE, and that of no fault of any applicant/petitioner. A date entered incorrectly by an officer can also cause an RFE, again, of no fault of the petitioner or applicant. Honest mistakes in grammar, or unintelligible words written can cause an RFE.

Sometimes I think, that an actual, loving, relationship is never considered in this whole process. The day to day life of a couple is not considered, but then, how can it be from their stand point. Their facts can only be substantiated & handled through paper & more paper, forms, documents,letters and pictures (occasionally).

The document I submitted may very well negate others experiences, but it is ours, and was copied from our account at USCIS. My statement of what an officer said to my wife directly, is also our experience. I was in no way indicating that others experiences will/would be the same. If anything, it was excitement & hopefully encouraging to someone.

As far as bursting a bubble ....my friend.....I know what we have submitted, I know that our documenation is more than sufficient, well read, true and very accurate. There are no mistakes or fraud committed. Every T and i has been reviewed. So, with that alone without any touches, without any biometrics letter....I was and am very confident that our petition is approved and we can expect my wife's card to be sent soon. And I haven't mustered up a false hope or a positive attitude here. Any inconsistency at this point can only be found at USCIS.

We filed a K1, filed a I485, filed now a I751 and to this day have never received any RFE ..And I don't expect to receive one now...but again, this has been our experience. They have on file both our lives with substantiated proof, a whole stack of proof available to them.

I will say, its to bad (unfortunate) that all immigrants or those entering the usa are not handled in the same manner .....but that is my opinion.

Edited by DavidandJenny, 15 August 2010 - 12:24 PM.

DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-15 12:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Today

I hate to be the guy who bursts your bubble - but the biometrics does not indicate that you will not get an interview notice or an RFE. The biometrics is an automatic step that gets initiated upon receiving your petition to remove conditions and before a USCIS officer even looks at your file. Just remain positive and things will go well! I am saying this only make you aware of what could lay ahead and not trying to be mean.

However, if you are still married and provided enough evidence, then most likely you will just receive an approval notice followed by the GC.


No, you haven't burst my bubble. We are looking forward to receiving my wife's new green card soon. In my post, I was merely quoting what had been said directly to my wife by the officer present.

I'm curious however, why wouldn't we still be married? and, what would lead you to believe that we didn't provide enough evidence?

The biometrics was taken this time to verify that the person who filed the I485 to adjust status, is in fact, the same person who has filed the I751 to remove conditions, and for that sole purpose. They already have her fingerprints and photo on file from the I485 to adjust status. Biometrics always proceeds the green card, its the final process. Other wise, an RFE is issued or a interview is required if evidence is insufficient, before a biometrics letter/appointment is issued.

I have attached a file that may be important to read. This file is a ccp from USCIS and I would be interested where you see biometrics is taken, then an officer views a file to decide whether an interview or rfe is required, as you have indictaed in your post. Take your time.

**we received another touch today

Edited by DavidandJenny, 15 August 2010 - 12:57 AM.

DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-15 00:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Today

Got a touch today! 08-14-10. You should check too.


Yes we did yesterday, the day of our Bio.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-14 10:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Today

Yes! Us too! Feels good to have that out of the way. :dance: We couldn't wait until our appointment, which was more than three weeks after we got the notice in the mail. The wife had the afternoon off (a rarity), so we just went and did it.


I was a little surprised that it 'appears' there will be no interview, not complaining though ...I don't particularly like making that 110 mile drive each way. I had to take the day off myself. While we were there, or while I sat in the lobby area, there were a few people discussing with an officer folks that were being moved from various counties & deported. So, I saw first hand our tax dollars were being used this time for legal immigration purposes. I suppose sad for the ones being deported, however, I'm a firm believer in coming here & being here legally.

Our gratitude goes out to those that own and administrate Visa Journey .....Thank You
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-14 06:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Today
106 degrees today! So they had mercy, and allowed me (husband) to come into the building and set . Jenny was in right away, in and out in roughly 15 minutes. All went well and Jenny was told that she was finished & good to go, and to expect her new card in the mail.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-13 20:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved
:star: Congratulations :star:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-26 03:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWe Just Got Our Conditional Status Removed

My wife and I just got our conditional status removed and now we have a permanent resident visa. We had to go through a serious moment with immigration. We sent them information to support our marriage, but they sent a letter saying they need more information about marriage or information stating we are not married. This was not good but it turn out to be a blessing in disguise. We were in the process of closing on a house, so we were able to send documents pertaining to the purchase of house and utility bills with both our names. We were very naive when sent the information the first time. It was not enough and we didn't establish a paper trail to show marriage. I didn't put my wife on the previous utility bills and I only added her to the bank account until six months later. God is so good, that He blessed us with an opportunity to buy a house at right time. Thank God I was able to go back and find more information to send. We sent about 400 pieces of documents the second time. I will give you all an advice, as soon as you enter the U.S. begin a paper trail with both of your names on everything. Save every documents that has both your names. Thank God, we were able to find more information and were able to add all the documents regarding the purchase of our house. If you have any questions, please respond and it would be a pleasure to help you.

God is Love and Love is God!

John and Estela


Congratulations!
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-05 07:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling I-751

Copies of your passport are NOT part of a I-751 package. Whether your consulate will accept the NOA1 to renew your passport, is a separate matter.


Quick Note: Although a copy was not listed here at VJ, we sent in a copy of a few 'important' pages of her passport (Main & Visa pages) (why? and we were glad we did) Well, as told by an officer at USCIS,the biometrics for the I751 is to 'prove also' that the applicant is the same person who has filed all along and to match fingerprints, run a check again for any criminal activity. They track you all the way, every case, arrival, departures, returns etc. Your A# is part of your passport as well.....where your Visa to enter this country is located, in/on your passport when you came here. Your A# stays with you through this whole process, it identifies you in their system. Of coarse, this is just our experience and opinion.

I would immediately contact your consulate here in the US, call them, and ask them what you should do. Make arrangements, if you need to, to go there and renew. I know that my wife, if needed, could go to Chicago and renew her passport there ......her passport is still up to date however. Never take a chance, always be prepared for 'anything' when dealing with USCIS, no matter how disorganized they may seem to be, they are still a strict federal court 'sorta speak' ......have your case well prepared and well documented, as any Attorney would tell you. Again, just my opinion.

Edited by DavidandJenny, 12 September 2010 - 08:14 PM.

DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-12 20:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling I-751

also depends on the strength of your case/evidence, if you there are any "red flags" in the system, things like that would make it more l likely (or less) that you will be asked to come in for an interview.


I agree ..depends on the strength of your case/evidence...provide all of the information suggested here at VJ, also read what is required on the USCIS website. Do your research, provide more than enough evidence. In Addition: Letters from employers, banks, friends confirming relationship/marriage/insurance coverage. Even provide your marriage license. Although some would say not needed, pictures of you together in the USA on trips, with family and friends and write on the back of the photos who these people are and dates. All documents provided should prove, without question, your marriage relationship. Cards & letters from Family addressed to you both or to your spouse, like Birthday Cards. Complete & Accurate, without any discrepancies.

Note: JMHO
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-11 05:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReminder

When does the reminder to Remove Conditions come in from USCIS? I am about 5weeks away from the 90-day window and I have started looking out for it.


Ours came in 'about' 3 weeks prior to filing......we were already to file anyway, it was a nice gesture to receive it, but not necessary.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-10-08 04:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNeed help with Separation and removal of conditions

You are only allowed to file together if you are happily married, living together. Hence, you need to file with a waiver. You will have to show that you ENTERED the marriage in good faith and that you DID share house, bed, and finances together before you separated.

You can send your I-751 not earlier than 90 days before your Green Card expires. Since you need to be DIVORCED before the I-751 can be adjudicated, you'll have to get that show on the road. USCIS does not recognize separated as a state of a relationship. Married and living together, or divorced and living apart.


Right On The Money .....Correct....I agree! Good Luck to You!
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-10-13 04:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers
YOUTOO ....it is very frustrating to see approvals and haven't been approved 'yet' yourself. And/or ask a question and it not be answered right away. This whole process get's tense and stressful ...because of not knowing, not receiving an answer. Staying positive based on our accurate paperwork submitted is all we have.

Also, I will say, that 'touches' usually mean that they are looking at your case, in various stages, and various locations where it has been (your paper work) moved to/shipped to various offices. Everytime a case is viewed, opened, you receive a touch. It hardly means that a RFE is on it's way. We had 5 touches total after Biometrics.....however, based upon the accuracy, truthfulness of our paperwork (documents submitted) .........we didn't sweat it.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-08 04:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers

Recd my GC in the mail today! YIPPIE!!!! :D


:star: Congratulations :star:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-06 06:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers

We also received the green card on Saturday 9/4!

Thanks to everyone for advice along the way and good luck to those still waiting.


What a relief eh? Patience is a virtue ....soon & very soon everyone.
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-06 06:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers
Received Green Card Today! :dance:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-04 20:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers

Just wanted to update everyone on some good news ... Neetu got her Greencard this weekend! We were away on vacation in San Diego/L.A. this past week and got back Sunday - the greencard was in the mail when we got back! Not sure what exact day we got it, but it's here! :) :dance:


:star::star: Great Homecoming .....Congratulations! :star::star:
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-09-01 04:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMay 2010 I-751 filers
Thanks to you all for the Congratulation Posts ! :)
DavidandJennyMalePhilippines2010-08-31 04:29:00