Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finances	125% over the poverty line....How do i find out what that would be? Does anyone know? Many Thanks Olivia	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2008-12-10 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finances	I am just starting out applying for a visa to join my fiance and get married in Boston USA, I am from UK. My fiance has just started filling out the Affidavit I-134 form and my initial question is How does his finances effect this application? He has a steady well-paid job in th USA that he has been working in for 4 years with all benefits like health insurance included. Like so many of us his balance is minimum at this time of year...how will this effect us? Do they just want to see he has a steady income and long standing job or are they looking for the amount of savings? Also, do they look into my finances? I love him and we just want to be together! Are there any other visa options for me? I am sure i will have many more questions as already i am finding all this very confusing. Any help or advise would be appreciated. Many Thanks Olivia	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2008-12-10 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	key to timelines	please could someone give me some sort of key to the timelines i have been looking at...i do not understand most of the abveviations! what does "touched" mean? and the initials... maybe i am being a little slow but im new to all this! help	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2008-12-27 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Form G-325A	This may sound a silly question but do I need to fill out a G-325A form for my son- he is only 9 years old so probably not?!! Many Thanks	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-04 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Costs	Can anyone advise me of the complete cost the K1 visa including medical, police records etc? Many Thanks X	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-03 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	statement on how we met	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 9 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's filed by the Petitioner. I just filled in the blank on the forum. Mine was a short statement and to the point. Gosh, your timeline seems very straightforward and quick.. Lucky you. Thanks for the advise.	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-09 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	statement on how we met	QUOTE (payxibka @ Jan 9 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> statement on how you met needs be prepared by just one... original statement of intent to marry by each Thank you...must this be signed by both of us or just the petitioner? thanks again X	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-09 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	statement on how we met	Just a quick question....do we both need to include a statement of how we met? and does it have to be hand written? Many Thanks	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-09 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DATE FORMAT	I just realised that on the I-129f form and other forms, i wrote dates in UK format date-month-year when i should have done in USA format month-date-year! Do you think this will effect my application?!!!	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-10 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview	Does my 9 year old son have to be present for the medical and the interview? And i dont think he does but does my fiance have to be at the interview? Thanks	oliviawyatt	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-10 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shell Shocked	Hi Liam, i just wanted to say the same thing happened to me. Which airport did you fly to just out of curiosity? although im sure they are all as bad as each other. I was just as naive as you, even more so since it is actually my husband who is a USC so as soon as they heard that they might aswell of not listened to anything else i had to say as they didnt believe me. When i think about it now im like 'how could i have been so stupid to say that'....but i didnt realise i was doing anything wrong to be quite honest - didnt do enough research. BUT now when i think about it i kind of see the goodness in it that i was (mostly) honest because if i lied i think that would cause even more problems in the future. Its been 3 months now and just trying to get on waiting for the paperwork to go through, its really bad that i cant go and visit him over there now, as he has work which he cant get much time off from, so have to wait another couple months til see each other again but yes we learn from our mistakes and things happen for a reason!! take care	Speeditup	Female	United Kingdom	2008-10-26 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Time to clear immigration with K1 visa	Hi I found getting through the immigration easy It took all of 2-3 mins to look at my paper work and stamp my passport, BUT waiting in the line to get to immigration was over 2 hrs. However I did fly after bomb threats 2 yrs ago and the sercurity was extra high. My advice for what its worth is make sure you have plenty of time between flights (if you have another flight to catch) you never know what is going to happen. Congrats on making the journey through the visa process	LVA	Female	United Kingdom	2008-09-23 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Process from Abroad	QUOTE (James and Kate @ Sep 3 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I plan on being in England for the entire K-1 process. My mother is going to help us with the mail. (Mail documents overseas to her, have her send them from my US address, in turn she will mail me any documents sent back...) Do you see any problem with this? I don't actually need to be there do I? (No in person interviews or phone calls etc...?) Thanks! Kate My fiancee (USC) and I (UKC) are halfway through the K1 Process and have been doing everything from the UK. She is here on a work permit. We sent everything from here using trackable Fedex and used her parent's address who then emailed across our NOAs. As Pushbrk says the only issue is that her UK income cannot be used as part of the income requirements as it will not continue when we go back to the US. Her parents will be our cosponsors. Good luck!	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-04 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 and how much you can expect it to cost	Ahh I stand corrected. I thought all these could be given on the NHS now.	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-15 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 and how much you can expect it to cost	QUOTE (MichelleN @ Sep 14 2008, 03:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But if they're filing under the K-1 the foreign fiance isn't required to get the vaccinations at the medical exam. They can wait till they're here in the US and get them done for much cheaper, as long as it's done before the AoS. Not quite true - in the UK you can get your vaccinations done for free by your local NHS doctor and then take a printout to the Visa medical. If you choose to get them at the actual medical exam itself then you have to pay.	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-15 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 and how much you can expect it to cost	QUOTE (miss g @ Sep 13 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> does anyone have a rough estimate.. im here trying to save away.. i am just looking for ball park figures... we are both trying to save.. my partner says for me to try and save $5,000 (hes saving too but we are relying on my savings as i am in the UK). Im moving to Michigan but rough ideas from anyone would be appreciated. i know to change status when you are there costs something like $1,500 $455 Visa Filing Fee £35 UK Police Report £180 UK Medical $131 Actual Visa £14 Courier for delivery of Passport $1,010 AOS Fee after marriage in US At a rate of 1.8 you're looking at a total of £1,115 or $2,000. This doesn't include any travel costs to London for the interview (train/plane & hotel), flights to the US, lawyers fees or cash for any periods of unemployment after arrival. Think that's everything anyway!	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-15 04:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A few I-129F questions	QUOTE (echeren @ Sep 16 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What about the sponsor question? can anybody help? does having a permanent resident as a sponsor for my fiance complicate things? can it be done? does he had to be family related or can he be a friend? Thanks It can be any US Citizen or Permanent Resident providing they live in the US. The joint sponsor does not have to be a family member and can be a friend. Check Page 3, What is a Joint Sponsor: http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-864.pdf	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-16 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying for the K-1 abroad	QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 23 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't worry about it... it won't cause a denial of your petition... answer on the I-129f with your permanent residence and on the g-325a your current situation The 1-800 service is only good for calls within the US... will not work in Mexico or Canada I'll 2nd that - my fiancee (USC) and I (UK) live together in London. When we filed we used her permanent address (her parents) on the I-129F and her current London address on the G-325a. We're now at interview stage and hasn't caused any problems.	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-23 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Does anyone know of/has anyone been denied entry while waiting?!	QUOTE (sammills89 @ Sep 27 2008, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey again everyone - so here's the deal! My fiance is coming here in December and our K1 application will be in the works at the time - we're both so worried that he wont get through! Does anyone know of anyone who has had any problems or have you personally? He has car ownership documents, plane tickets, previous plane tickets and other stuff to show he'll be going home so it shouldn't be a problem, but still - better safe than sorry! Follow this post: http://www.visajourn...h...52425&st=15 It does happen, but very rarely. Providing your fiance isn't trying to circumvent the VWP rules and coming in and out of the US often, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm most of the way through the fiance visa process and recently was in the US. Although the POE officer was very curt, it was no problem getting in and although I had evidence with me (rental contract, return flight details, letter from employer, tickets to future events in the UK) I didn't need any of them. He'll be fine I'm sure!	paul1979	Male	0	2008-09-28 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next?	QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Oct 6 2008, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that I have my NOA2 (woo hoo) how long does it take to arrive at NVC? Do I just have to try calling NVC after a week or so to check they have received our visa details? Just trying to estimate when our application will arrive at the London embassy and as to when tp expect packet 3. Thanks in advance Stuart It took just over one month for my NOA2 to Packet 3, I didn't bother chasing NVC and just waited foor the NVC letter and then Packet 3. Good luck.	paul1979	Male	0	2008-10-06 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	So to clarify, if by chance we where to get married in America, my fiancée can then apply for a spouse visa to enter the uk?	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	Sorry Guys! I have had a look around and what I have read on getting married where we hope to, there doesn't seem to be any problems, well that I can see!	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 20 2008, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You need to find out what the requirements are for the state or county you will be marrying in. As stated previously, and as you've learned, it's probably best not to offer any more information than the poe officer asks. If you are asked, of course, it's always advisable to tell the truth. Be sure you bring PLENTY of proof that you plan on returning to the UK. As a side note, my fiance was denied entry into the U.S. last September (after having lived together for a year and a 1/2) so belive me when I tell you that I know how you are feeling. Gather what you need to and get it going asap. Time will pass quickly and soon you will be together again....and be able to stay that way! good luck Thankyou your words help	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 20 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank You Very Much for your hasty and positive response to my post at a time in need for me & her, sorry to be a pain but do you think I will or my fiancée will need to prepare any paper work before our wedding or will I just need all my ID with me? You will need to check the State marriage requirements for where you plan on marrying. Each State is different. Also check this link for tips on visiting. Thank You, what am I loooking for in the state requirements? QUOTE (wifetobe @ Apr 20 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 20 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Begging For Your Help! I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here? Are you talking about immigrating to the UK? This site is primarily for people immigrating to the United States. Yes I am, sorry if this is the wrong place but, I m sad mad and a whole lot of other things right now! Yes I can imagine given the circumstances.. listen to pushbrk, he knows what he's talking about. Good luck with what you guys decide to do Thank You for your kind words.	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 20 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Begging For Your Help! I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here? Are you talking about immigrating to the UK? This site is primarily for people immigrating to the United States. Yes I am, sorry if this is the wrong place but, I m sad mad and a whole lot of other things right now!	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Apr 20 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 20 2008, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Begging For Your Help! I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here? Are you talking about immigrating to the UK? This site is primarily for people immigrating to the United States. Yes but he still can do what he suggests, except unless he's overstaying the leave given to VWP visits, he won't need a visa. USA has fiance visa but they are for foreigners intending to immigrate to the US. The visa facilitates the immigration and requires the marriage but if the foreigner can get here on some other visa, they can marry and leave without any special visa. The caution is, you don't want to mention you're coming to the USA to get married because you could also be turned away. I would suggest giving a more general truthful answer, like simply "pleasure" or "vacation" (a honeymoon is a kind of vacation) or visiting family and friends. Thank You Very Much for your hasty and positive response to my post at a time in need for me & her, sorry to be a pain but do you think I will or my fiancée will need to prepare any paper work before our wedding or will I just need all my ID with me?	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee/Spouse Visa's	Begging For Your Help! I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here?	zidanechris	Male	United Kingdom	2008-04-20 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Work Permit	QUOTE (Clau @ Nov 4 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello folks! Is anyone there who has gotten work permit through "La Guardia" (NY)? I would like to know the details of how you obtained the permit. Thank you very much!!! Keep the faith people!!!! Cláudia I believe JFK is the only airport that issues the temp EAD so you won't get one through La Guardia.	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-04 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is visiting the US during K-1 Visa in Process allowed?	I'd just like to add that if your fiance does decide to try it and gets turned away at the POE it won't have any impact on your K1. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-07 04:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of ongoing relationship	If you don't use email to communicate just make sure that you have evidence from whatever means of communicating that you do use. Or are you saying that you only communicate once a week? Still, if that's all you have that's all you have. You'll just have to take it along and explain to them at the Embassy, it's not like you can make something appear that doesn't exist. Could you talk your fiance into communicating a bit more between now and the interview? Just a thought. Good luck anyway. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-10 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what exactly do the uscis timelines mean?	I've visited too with no problems. We filed the I-129F on 3rd July and I visited at the end of September. I took lots of ties to the UK but wasn't asked for anything. The POE officer just wanted to know my reason for visiting (I said vacation) and how long I was staying for. I do believe that if you are from a country that can use the VWP it is very difficult to get a B2 visa from the Embassy. Good luck with whatever you decide. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-17 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	police certificates	And it depends what her 'indiscretions' were as to whether or not she could be denied because of them. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-19 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	should I try for business visa to meet in person	QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Nov 14 2007, 02:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The visa for what you are proposing is called EB-5. However you would be required to create 10 jobs and invest $1,000,000 ($500,000 in certain areas) in a new business. Other work visas usually require an employer to sponsor you as an employee, not as a self-employed person. The visa the OP is talking about is a B1/2.	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-14 04:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what should I do?(I got policy record/I apply K1)	QUOTE (pakaporn @ Nov 25 2007, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am 32 yo and I am applying for a VISA K1, but I had a record (using drugs ) for twice (14 and 6 years ago). The case was solved, I didnt to the prision, I was in probation for 2 years in both cases. At this period I did not use drugs anymore. Now I am worried that report from the Policy will show these cases and the Immigration service will not give me the permission because of this. I would like to know where I can look for any information about similar case or any one knows if they can deny or not, because of my past. I thank you in advance for any information. Pakaporn timeline 02 August noa1 pending Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary?	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-11-25 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Unique evidence of meeting or of a relationship	When my fiance flew in to visit me in April he was chosen for a random stop-check by the Metropolitan Police in the baggage claim area of Heathrow Airport. We sent the paperwork from that in as evidence that he was here. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-12-14 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question RE Divorce Decree	You were posting at the same time as me so my reply no longer makes sense. Edited by English Muffin, 18 December 2007 - 09:24 AM.	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-12-18 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Accelterated Processing time?	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Dec 21 2007, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, I was just taking a look at www.uscis.gov and I found this for I-129 forms. What do they mean about this Accelerated processing? Does anyone know about this and how I can do it? http://www.uscis.gov...0000ecd190aRCRD Thanks It's only available for the I-129 and not for the I-129F so K1 filers can't make use of it I'm afraid. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-12-21 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can I do K-1 paperword TOO early	QUOTE (jbmail @ Dec 31 2007, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I did not get alot of response to my last topic as it was vague, so i will rephrase... Is it possible to start this process 3 months before going to Ukraine and then SLOW it down as I make progress, or will it screw up the works My plan was to follow the timetable guidelines but do it THIS way. Start the process in February, go as far as I can in the process with certified copies, etc, until such time as I need to use the LADIES info, pictures, etc, then when i hit Ukraine in May and we finally decide to get engaged (99% postive now), then we get her passport photos, fill in the blanks and I will have ll MY copied certified to give her to keep while I head back to USA Will this work, so that I don't have to be FedEx documents. Where does the STEP that requires pictures of us together and proof, etc come into the process and can I hold up any progress to MY benefit as far as time goes without having to start over? lets see if this is clearer for everyone involved? Thanks JB Have you met in person yet? You have to meet in person within 2 years before you can file anything. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2007-12-31 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156 - SELF EMPLOYED	QUOTE (abradham @ Jan 2 2008, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm looking over the DS-156 and under question#20 it asks for name and address of my present employer. I'm a self employed freelance writer, so do I list myself as employer or go with a current one? My yearly income and earnings are usually divided up amongst a number of companies -- just put in the most current/recent? In #20 I wrote 'self employed' and I wrote my home address as the employer's address and in #21 I put 'Internet Researcher' (you would put 'writer') and my form was accepted just fine. I didn't mention my clients at all. Hope this helps and good luck. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2008-01-02 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affadavit Of Support	QUOTE (Mia Clakre @ Jan 2 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you all so much. It is a relief to know that a co-sponsor should be enough, and that my fiance not having a bank account etc shouldn't cause that much of a problem. We will make sure he files taxes from now on, so it will be sorted in the future. I wasn't aware that the London consulate would allow the petitioner to sponsor themselves. I don't own a house or have any other assets yet, but so have some money in the bank, so perhaps it will help to take those details along to the interview...when it finally happens... Thanks again! All the details for self-sponsorship can be found here. http://www.usembassy...faffidavit.html They include all this info in Packet 3 too. Gillian	English Muffin	Female	England	2008-01-02 16:48:00