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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEx-Spouse Permission Problem and Question

Hopefully that will work. Other posters would be well advised to understand this kind of question requires a country specific answer. What it is elsewhere is NOT what it is everywhere. Your specific question can be asked directly to the Consulate by email. That's where any answer about alternatives to the signed statement must come.

This is correct. BKK is not similar to any other country when it comes to this subject.
In 3 recent cases the embassy required not only the signature but in 2 cases actually required the father to be present at the embassy for questioning.
The embassy will provide a sample letter. They dont explain that they require the letter signed in both languages. In the 2 cases I know of they also never said in advance that the father needed to be present. In those case both mothers made some errors in the verbal explanation of the situation which caused the officer to question the intent of the very letter the embassy issued.
This is a very difficult subject for people from other countries to understand. It involves a long history of Thai culture. It also demonstrates the extent Thai men will go to so they can avoid responsibility. What occured here is common in Thailand.
He refuses to acknowedge the needs of the child because it is the only thing he can do to maitain some control over another human. Thai men must be seen as having the mind set of a child. Do not mistake their thinking for yours or that it involves a modicum of common sense.
It may be a mistake to involve a lawyer. In Thailand these things are done by family members. This could turn into a very difficult situation if not approached in the right way. You will have to decide how much you are willing to pay. He will refuse the first offer. Prepare 3 offers & a strategy to make those offers. Use his family against him by makeing the offer thru them. They will want some of the money from him. They will try to force him to accept. He will lose face if he doesnt. This is their chance to make some money & they all know it.
Keep in mind someone may have to ask him to travel to BKK. He will want the cost of that plus his loss of income & more to do it. You wont know if the embassy will require him to come until its too late. This means additional time & money to be spent. If the embassy refuses the letter someone will have to talk him into coming. If that happens the embassy will allow time & reschedual the interview.
I know this all sounds impossible to believe but I assure you it isnt going to be easy. I helped with two cases in the recent past. I spent hours on the phone with the Thai to help them get thru what had to be done. There is much more to this than I can express here.
The other options you speak of are even more difficult. They would be limited to simply leaving the kids in Thailand. A close friend had to leave one of her 3 due to exactly this. It has proven to be extremely difficult for her & the child. She now travels to Thailand often to visit her own kid. This affects her life in the USA, her work & her Thia family a great deal. I would not recommend leaving the kids for a thousand reasons.
It is my hope that this child will be allowed to realise the same freedom we all have in this great country. To live his life here with both of you.

Edited by Ning, 27 March 2011 - 10:05 AM.

NingFemaleThailand2011-03-27 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134F affirmation?

Two questions here.

With the I-134F form.... when I sign it, do I have to sign it in the presence of somebody to make it official? Something like a notary? Or... is my signature good enough?

How do I perform a proper search of the forums? I see the filters at the bottom and the "Google" type search box at the top right but is there another method for doing an advanced forum search?

Thanks!

There is no requirement to use a notary. The is no reason to do so because the notary has zero to do with the content. A notary simply verifies the signature on a document.
It would serve no purpose to give false information or use another name. The embassy is well aware of the rules that are imposed.
NingFemaleThailand2011-03-27 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturning to wait it out with fiance

thanks for the reply, yes my father is going to co sponsor...

Hope you checked to see that co-sponsors are allowed by that embassy. In some countries they are not. You must be aware of the possible time delay between the NOAs & then the time to get the actual interview. If you have the time & money to do as you say it may just be the best thing you could do. Your lack of job & or income for an extended time might become a problem during the intervew but I dont know anything about that embassy. Be sure you are certian of what they will do.
NingFemaleThailand2011-03-31 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresofficial name change

Hello from Chiang Mai (beautiful day by the way),

Thank you for all of your help with my previous questions. Hopefully, this will be it for awhile as the I-12F is almost ready to go.

So, my fiancee (Thai citizen) did change her name when she was 15. Currently we are in the process of getting the original birth certificate and name change certificate translated by a certified translator. After translation, are we now ready to include these with our petition? My fiancee says that now we must send the originals and translations to Bangkok so that they can then certify that the translation is correct and then put their official government stamp of approval on it. Has anyone heard of this? Do we really need to do this last step for the I-129F or are the certified translations without the government endorsement enough for now?

Your experience and expertise is greatly appreciated,

Eric and On

This is totaly wrong. See the example format that has been used & accepted many times. The term certify simply means the person doing the translation must indicate they are fluent in both languages. Anyone that is can do the translation.
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Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-02 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLanguage of the evidence

I think all they need to know is that you can communicate in the same language, and it doesn't have to be necessarily english.


I am interested in this question also. As far as I know, you can translate them yourself but they need to be notarized (this is what a certified translator told me). I am waiting for further replies from someone who knows best though. :)

Below is an example format for what many have submitted. The certified translator? is wrong about notarizing. It isnt required. A notary verifies signatures not content.
You can see what is meant by the term Certification when it is applied here.

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-04 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWritten Correspondence

Hello All,

I'm new to the site and just starting to gather together all of the paperwork I need to submit the I129F for my man.

I have a question about supporting documentation. My fiance and I communicate solely in Spanish, so all of our written correspondence is in Spanish. Do I need to have it translated to English? Can I translate it myself?

Apologies if I've posted in the wrong forum, there are too many :)

Jean

Yes you can translate it yourself. Use the format below as a guide.

Translator’s Certification

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-07 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support - required before interview?

I was just reading another's post about how the available information (from USCIS, etc.) indicates that the affidavit of support isn't required until interview time. However, this poster says they asked for it in the middle of the process. Has this happened to anyone else? I got my NOA1 on March 3rd. Can I go ahead and send that in and have them update my file?

You have a K 1 case. The 134 isnt required until the interview stage. The support form is reviewed by the embassy not NVC for K 1s.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-08 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressponsers

I'm in school and I'm on AFDC(Wel-fare) I usually work but I have been unemployed for a year now... My parents make good money and are going to be my co-sponsors for our K1 is that ok or will they deny me because I'm getting assistance and have not work in a year?

You need to verify if that embassy will allow the use of co-sponsor.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-08 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging jobs while K1 is being processed

I am going to change jobs hopefully in a couple of weeks..
is it a big problem?
will I have to get a hold of USCIS and let them know that I have moved on to another occupation?
I will have then write my letter of employment- though I also had my other job do the same.
Just want to know if there is any steps that I should be preparing for I know that this will mean changes in the I-134
but I just want to know if I should be calling- since its in processing
Thank you

You dont need to notify them about the change now. A current employment letter with the 134 will suffice.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-10 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThailand interview timeline?

The problem with that interview list is it's only updated once a month (near the end of the month).

We received packet 4 (e-mail) on Feb. 7, 2011 with an interview date of March 3rd, 2011. Our name and Number didn't show up on the interview list till around Feb, 27th or 28th.

This is true but the list can be used to help understand why someone hasnt recieved an interview date. My own interview never showed on the schedual. My husband used that info to convince them they were interviewing people that came after our case. They admitted their mistake & allowed us to choose any date we wanted.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-08 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThailand interview timeline?

Hello,

Has anyone recently been through the interview process in Thailand who DID NOT have any special exemptions which would speed the processing time (military or birth).

We have waited about 3 weeks from the time our packet 3 was received at the Embassy.

Thanks all!

-Eric-

BKK sees about 700 cases per month. Have you tried to find the interview schedual link on the embassy web site? A 3 week wait isnt unusual especially at this time of year.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-07 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused in i485

hi vj members,,im confused about i485,,what should i put in my middle name? is it my last name when i was single ? i do not have second name so im confused about this because here in US middle name is their second name..
pls enlighten me about this ...

thanks you....

Since you dont have a middle name just leave it blank. Not everyone has one. Most Americans do & the origins of that middle name vary widely.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-19 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSponsor for fiance petition

I have a question for the interview part of the fiance petition. I am currently unemployed and will be using my cousin for the affidavit of support. I can provide previous years taxes but they do not reach the poverty guidelines of $18,387. However, my cousin makes $49,000 approximately a year and with my fiance and her dependent, for 3 people she only needs $23,162 right? So her salary should suffice?

Also, I am a bit confused as to which affidavit of support form needs to be filled out and what documents would I need from her?

First read the guides at the top of the VJ home page.
You will see that for K 1 cases the 134 form is used & submitted just prior to the interview.
Second make sure you check with the embassy to find out if they allow the use of co-sponsors on K 1s. If they do the co sponsor would submit the exact same info as you are required to submit. You will submit the 134 even if you are not working.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-20 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about Responding to RFE

I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

There is no need for a cover letter. What you have done should be fine.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-20 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support, How many years income?

Thanks.

I have all my tax returns, pay checks and W2 for the last 18 month ready. I did not yet ask for a letter of employment as it needs to be "fresh"

Do I need to prepare things like my house and car title copies or they are not needed?

What you have may work but they ask for transcripts. Condensed version of returns. Get them free on line or by phone from IRS. Request fax copies or nail mail.
Your income will be enough. The material items arent going to be a factor.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-24 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support, How many years income?

Hi
2009 was a bad year (unemndployed for 6 months) and my taxable income was only 22K
2010 was OK (employed again) and my income was over $64K

I am currently employed for 18 months and the salary is over $65K

Am I going to have any problems?

is the fact that I was unemployed for 6 months is 2009 going to have any effect?

Thanks

No. They are going to be concerned about the present income not 2009. Your income is well above many; you will have no problem.
I assume you are aware of the use of IRS transcripts as evidence.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-24 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFianc'ee in a war zone. can I do something to expedite

Thanks.

I will call on Monday and also contact my Congressman

This is from travel.state.gov :"We recommend that you defer travel near the Thai-Cambodian border in the area of the Preah Vihear temple because of a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Soldiers from the two countries have been stationed along the border in this area since July 2008 and have exchanged gunfire on several occasions. Some artillery fire has struck several kilometers away from the border. Fighting has also extended some distance along the border from the temple complex. Until the situation has been resolved, you should exercise extreme caution if you must travel to areas along the Thai-Cambodian border where troop activities are reported. "

Her house is less than 5 miles from the temple (the temple is on the ridge overlooking her village)

I dont think this will be seen as the level of danger required for an expidite. Hope I am wrong. My family in that area doesnt feel threatend by the political situation in the area. The argument has been going on for years. The recent gun play shows they get carried away sometimes. It is typical Asian to pick a temple as a battleground.
The U S government has no choice but to issue the statement.
Your Congressman will get back to you in a month or so. They have no idea of nor influence over this situation in South East Asia. Nothing wrong with asking.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-24 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned after being over questioned at the airport

Believe me it was hard for me.. I felt discriminated n offended.. I was coming back so happy after being with my fiance n his family.. N this officer ruined my day.. She works at LAX Airport.. N she was commenting also with other 2 officers that were passing by her counter.. She was spreading the word to everybody else around.. SO another officer started asking me same questions.. Wasnt just 1 enough??? Of course this is just IGNORANCE.. I replied honestly to everything cuz this relationship is clear as water n well, my K1 file is very important to me.. Besides they have all our information already.. If they want to be though on ppl at LEAST they should read before getting on us (americans, residents or visitors).. Obviously she ignores the fact that many arab countries participate on the Diversity Lottery Visa.. If my country would think like her, believe me that program wouldnt exist...
Thx for taking part of your time to reply.. N yes, im considering to file a report.. I dont want her to treat somebody else like she did to me..

Its true they dont have to be nice. They do have to restrain themselves. I some of what the officer said is simply offensive & wrong. I wouldnt waste time complaining to the people that trained them. Send a transcript of the conversation to every Chicano politician in the LA area. If it were one of them the people would be on TV waving the signs.
Too bad you didnt tell the story teller you understood Cinderella but couldnt relate because she should know Algerians dont wear shoes. Dont let this go without responce because she will continue until stopped.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-24 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoney Problems

Thank you so much for your answers.

How can I know how much I would need to make monthly or in pay stubs? Is there a website for that?

We will be fine if we have to wait... but we're the type of people were together constantly when he was in the US, on the phone all the time when he was in Thailand, and we didn't leave eachother's side when I was in Thailand. We're very clingy and dependent on eachother. I'd rather be poor but with him here. We were poor in Thailand and we were ok for 3 months budgeting on a small amount of money. Being apart hurts much more.

In general BKK doesnt allow co sponsors. In two cases I know of they did allow it. It wont work in your case. You income at the time of the interview is paramount.
If you cant generate that income as you live a somewhat normal life dont bother with K 1. You wont be constantly together; you'll be working. With K 1 he cant work for extended peorid. He gets frustrated; you get to argue.
Get married in Thailand if you are sure, then file for C R 1. That allows the co sponsor. He gets a Green Card quickly. He begins right now with any courses he needs to prepare for life in the USA.
missicy is right as well. The effort should be to marry & prepare for the new circumstances that creates. When & where will he work? Drive? There are many things to do when there appears to be none. It all becomes the fabric of your relationship. Begin with school then other priorities.
NingFemaleThailand2011-04-23 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question 11 (What to answer?)

Hi, my fiance is filling the I-134 and is unsure about question 11... (I intend/Do not intend to make specific contributions to support the person(s) named in item 3).
What to answer?
What about the co-sponsor? (same question).

Check do not. This area is intended to identify someone that would be giving a limited amount of support for a specific time.
You could write below on the lines a note indicating all needed support will be provided. Same for co sponsor.
NingFemaleThailand2011-05-19 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for Packet from CDJ

I have all the forms and instructions which I downloaded off the embassy website, so I have all my documents ready. But I need the letter that comes with the packet which is addressed to me for the medical examination and to be allowed into the consulate, this is the only reason why I have to wait for the packet. Do you know if this letter will be in the packet my fiancee gets as well?

Thank you!

These answers may need to come from people with experiance with your embassy rather than a generic responce. I know in other countries people can get the medical done by using a copy of the NOAs.
NingFemaleThailand2011-05-20 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for Packet from CDJ

Hi everyone!!

So I called CDJ two weeks ago and they informed me that my packet had been sent on May 4th. They said I should expect anywhere from two to four weeks to receive the packet as it is sent through regular mail. I had read somewhere in the forum that the packet is not only sent to my address but also to my fiancee's address in the US. However when I called today to ask if it had been sent to her address they told me it is only sent to the petitioners address. I have gotten wrong information from the call center before so I wanted to see if anyone here knows anything regarding the packet and if it is indeed sent to both addresses. I have all my documents ready and I am only waiting for the letter to arrive, any information y'all can give me is appreciated.

Thanks!!!

If you are refering to P 3 it is sent to her. You may be able to view & download it from the embassy web site. You could fill out the forms to email to her. Do not forward them to the embassy until you are certian the embassy has the case.
NingFemaleThailand2011-05-19 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfailed k1 im manila
Well I was only trying to point out that everyone has relationships in the past, that's normal, but something as "significant" as someone petitioning for her before should have been told to him, just like something as "significant" as sleeping for guys for money or any other "dark secret" should be disclosed.

Also many people including me have told him that he needs to ask the first petitioner questions to get a better idea of what really happened. But in the end it's his choice what he wants to do and if he wants to continue or not. I wish the best for him in whatever he chooses to do.


OP, you do not need a lawyer until you have re-established a legit relationship with her (which I hope you don't). Maybe you should find out what questions they asked her at the embassy and what answers she gave. They might have asked her if she had been filed for before and she denied. That would affect you. Those who have argued that not all needs to be disclosed in a relationship; Would you rather find out your lover's dark past from a third party or from him/her? If your wife confessed to you she had slept with a couple of guys in the past for money, sure you would be pissed, but the fact that she told you herself would make you see she regrets and is honest. If you had to find out from a third party before she admits it, how can you ever trust her again? You'd believe there are probably worse secrets she's hiding.
Also, the fact that the OP's fiancée told him she was the one that cut off the previous relationship does not mean that is actually how it happened. How can you trust what comes from someone who has deceived you thus far? OP needs to find out the truth from the previous guy. Maybe the previous guy found out there was a previous guy as well and baled.
Ultimately, the decision is the OP's to make. Weigh the odds with reasoning. Take the chance, spend more and regret later, or find another and approach with lessons learned from this so you wouldn't make the same mistake again. Before you propose, be sure to know everything possible about her so you don't get any future surprises. Choice is yours, good luck.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-01-29 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfailed k1 im manila
The fact that she pulled the application in the first K1 because her fiance wouldn't accept her family tells me that she wasn't only looking for a green card "in that relationship". Because if she was, and was planning to leave after getting it (or adjusting status I guess), why would she care if he accepted her family or not? Seems to me that wouldn't have been an issue in her mind.

I don't know the circumstances in your relationship, where and when did you meet? Does the timeline cross when she would've still been in a relationship with him? How did you start talking about marriage? Did you approach her or did she approach you? Did you meet her 6 months after her breakup with the other man and then start a relationship? If you met after 6 months and started talking, and if it later formed into a relationship, I don't think that is automatically suspicious either. She may have mourned the relationship for 3 or 4 months and told herself to move on with her life. Who knows....you don't say enough about it in your post so I'm just speculating...

That being said, I do agree with everyone that you need to get the former petitioner's name from her by telling her that you want to ask him to close the petition (or whatever the process is for that) and call him and ask him questions. Maybe that's sneaky but at this point you have every right to protect yourself and make a decision if you want to proceed with the relationship or not.

I don't think a person has to divulge every single relationship they've had in the past, the past is the past. But the fact that it was serious enough that he petitioned for her, she should've told you about that. I flat out asked my husband when we started talking serious if anyone had ever petitioned for him before and he said no, that he only had friends before but no serious relationships. I didn't want any surprises later on......

How is she taking this? Is she saying it's over or does she want to continue?

Good luck to you.

hello people...have not been here for a while..yesterday my girl had her interview and was denied because of a pitition that another man had started..i was unaware of this and she told me that she thought it was done and over with..she said it only cleared nvc but she pulled from relationship because of problems that he would not accept her family and was wanting no part of them.so this brought me into picture as new petioner after 6 months.i have been there to visit her and family a total of five weeks and in two trips.she is unsure if our case is closed but was denied because of old case.is there anything that i can do to get old case removed?i am dissapointed she never said anything to me of this but she says she was afraid that i would turn on her for this.i do understand her thinking but i told her that paper trail is in system and she should have known this when we first filed in laguna,ca.i am at loss to know what to do now..any help would be greatly appreciated please.


Edited by Lisamarie, 29 January 2011 - 03:10 PM.

LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-01-29 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures**IMPORTANT QUESTION** RE: TIME LINE
If you click on someone else's ticker it will take you to a website where you can make one, and then go to "edit profile" on the upper right side of your profile page. Once you are there, go to "Change Signature" and you can add one there. I had one but got bored with it and now need to make a new one lol :)

THANK YOU everyone....and your good wishes mean a lot to us...wishing everyone all the best on their journey too....what forum do I go to find out how to enter a "ticker" time line on my profile


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-01-26 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures**IMPORTANT QUESTION** RE: TIME LINE
I forgot to say that our petition was approved 3 weeks after we sent back the documents for the RFE, so maybe you will also have a quick decision. Good luck! :)

Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-01-26 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures**IMPORTANT QUESTION** RE: TIME LINE
We received one 7 months after the NOA1, after a service request and an inquiry from the Senator.


Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-01-26 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to stay calm????
He will be successful insha'allah ;)

Thank you for all your support. I will be praying at 4 am my time for his success. ((HUGS))


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-02 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to stay calm????
I'm praying, praying, and praying that all goes well tomorrow. I read the comments and it sounds like your husband is very much prepared......:thumbs: He'll do fine!! :D

Try to relax tonight, I know, I know.....impossible. But try by taking a hot bath, lighting a candle, and relaxing or something......take a tylenol pm if you have one. That will help you rest and sleep. I'm going to be thinking about you and waiting to hear what happens. I wish you and your husband the best of luck!! :) You deserve it and it's time for you to start your lives together. ((HUGS))

Hello, All:

I am totally ready to lose it!. My husband's interview is on Feb 3rd at 9 am. It will be 4 am here. I know that usually they finish all interviews by 12 pm, about 7am my time. My job is really bad about personal calls. I told my boss that if my husband does not call before I start work that he may call in the morning. I further explained that call cannot go into voicemail. He said ok, but he should call before work. I already have butterflies in my stomach. I feel like I am going to have an anxiety attack. I do not have any mental health issues, but I am just not myself. I have read good and bad things about the consulate in Morocco. My husband has been doing his best to prepare, but I worry about his english. These days I have to explain to him sometings over and over again. I have not been sleeping well. My children have blind faith that he will be here soon. How do I rest? Please God help him.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-02 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2ND SAME EXACT RFE?
There is something that isn't right about the divorce decree. Can you have an attorney look at it?


NB: We just got our 2nd RFE for the same thing


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-15 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 Question
Sometimes it's hard to find things in the forums. I saw a post yesterday on the front page, I wanted to see what replies were given as I had the same questions, and then it was gone. I haven't been able to find it since, and I've looked in all the relevant forums.

I did not. Sorry.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-18 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter sending RFE
Mine took three weeks, but it's different with every case...it's hard to say how long it will take. I hope they will approve it very quickly for you:)
LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-15 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi129f approved in less than 1 month???
I think it's fantastic. Many congratulations to you and I hope the rest of your journey goes just as well :dance:

Thanks for all the wowntastic words of encouragement!

I won't find out if i won the state lottery until Saturday night

To TeddyHoney: no problem and not personal questions. I knew she was for me almost instantly. We connect so well and we were both experienced at online dating so we both felt it. I know the relationship has progressed at breakneck speed, but we chat nearly every night for an hour or two on Skype and text and email also. Over Christmas break we were online 8-12 hours a day, just talking and me playing guitar, while she tried to sing. Just having a great time. After about 2-3 weeks I booked a flight to visit her. I normally never book flights so near, but she was considering working in a call center and was willing to wait until the end of January. When I went there I already was committed. I did bring a copy of the i129f and toward the end of the week i had her fill out her section. Also while there we visited an internet cafe and printed out all the other forms we'd need. Her parents helped her fill out the Bio form which required family details. We got our passport photos and I did everything I could think of as mentioned in the application instructions. I proposed to her on my last day there. At that point we'd only known each other 6 weeks, with the last week being the only time we spent together in person. But really, I am a strong believer in Skype now. I do think it is possible to know someone well online, but it must be live video. I didn't begin data gathering really until during that trip. I just saved receipts and had photos and ticket stubs, itineraries, etc. Being away from her, I hate it. And so when I returned I was obsessed with mailing the completed form immediately. I returned in Sunday night and it took until Tuesday night to finish everything, but that included two 8 hour work days. I read everything and performed many queries on Google, particularly about examples of completed forms and packages, and also about the cover letter and Letters of intent, those extra things which I felt a reviewer would at least be pleased with the detail and also make it interesting.

To Maleman: Thanks so much for the advice. I am worried about the TB screening and so is she, mainly because she is a nurse and can easily be exposed to it. Nevertheless we're planning already for the wedding on May 28. It will be small and not too heavily invested in case it has to be postponed due to those kinds of setbacks you mentioned. I'm perhaps equally obsessive about filing everything promptly. One question. When you mention forwarding a copy of the NVC to her, must i mail the original or can I scan it and email her an electronic copy for her to print there? Also With regards to those next steps, What post do you most recommend on this site for that?

I'll visit her once more next month, as planned. We'll buy a live goat and we'll kill and eat it( her family will perform the killing part, i hope). I can't wait. I love the zany adventure of it all. Her family is amazing, great humble and kind people, hard-working, and fun. I'm so lucky I met her. And my luck is obviously continuing with regards to this visa processing. Our biggest challenge will be obtaining a B2 visa so her parents can attend the wedding. I'm really hopeful and it will be very upsetting if they are denied.

I am happy and also I would myself be so envious if I heard this had happened for someone, not me. If it's any consolation I'm not usually a lucky guy. I'm usually just patient and arduously plodding along. Also I know it was just blind luck. I didn't do anything special, so please don't feel bad or like you could have done something more.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-18 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NOA2
Why have you been stuck at NVC for three months? I thought that was the quick part of the process..........we should have our documents in the next couple of weeks.

Hi want to try my shoes on? My wife and have been waiting 1 year already. I have been stuck at the NVC 3 months. My lawyer could of filed electronic processing and he dropped the ball. Talk about frustration. Yours will go by much quicker. Do something to take your mind off the situation.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-02-13 02:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow what?
Oh he filed K-1, never mind, maybe that's different. Sorry, didn't mean to confuse you more......:whistle:

You might get an NVC notice that they received your application and forward it to your embassy, you might get and RFE from NVC ( Ireally hope you dont), or your case might be directed to the embassy, it really is different for every case.
check your embassy website. after I got an NOA2, I wrote my embassy right away for additional instructions. It depends on the country about how long should you expect a packet 3 to arrive. IN my country for example, we have the packet 3/ packet 4/ sent together.
here is a link to what your embassy says:D
http://morocco.usemb...ance-visas.html



rek pooh, on 04 March 2011 - 02:05 AM, said:
Also it says: Valid from 2/24/2011 to 6/24/2011. What does that mean?


it means if you dont here anything about your case till then, you need to call the uscis, cause for the interview @the embassy you need a valid NOA2 and yours expires on 24th of June. so it is expected that you are gonna have your interview scheduled within that time frame.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-03-03 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow what?
That's strange though, I don't have anything like that on mine about valid dates, and I've never heard anyone else mention it before.

You might get an NVC notice that they received your application and forward it to your embassy, you might get and RFE from NVC ( Ireally hope you dont), or your case might be directed to the embassy, it really is different for every case.
check your embassy website. after I got an NOA2, I wrote my embassy right away for additional instructions. It depends on the country about how long should you expect a packet 3 to arrive. IN my country for example, we have the packet 3/ packet 4/ sent together.
here is a link to what your embassy says:D
http://morocco.usemb...ance-visas.html



rek pooh, on 04 March 2011 - 02:05 AM, said:
Also it says: Valid from 2/24/2011 to 6/24/2011. What does that mean?


it means if you dont here anything about your case till then, you need to call the uscis, cause for the interview @the embassy you need a valid NOA2 and yours expires on 24th of June. so it is expected that you are gonna have your interview scheduled within that time frame.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-03-03 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow what?
Where does it say that?

Also it says: Valid from 2/24/2011 to 6/24/2011. What does that mean?


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-03-03 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresALRIGHT. HONESTY Please
I didn't have the date thing set up on my camera before I left because I got it right before I left, so I wrote on every single picture the date, place, and people in it...27 for the petition, 101 for the RFE......:huh:

Did you write on the pictures? I don't think we did, at this stage. I read somewhere that they needed to have date and location.


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-03-17 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresALRIGHT. HONESTY Please
I filed the CR1, but I made "three" copies of everything....one for USCIS, one for my husband, and one for me. It was tedious and expensive, especially since our file for the original petition was pretty large, but I wanted to make sure we all had the final copy. I also did the same for our RFE and our NVC packet.

I'm about to mail out my I-129F petition tomorrow... or actually today since it's 12:34 AM. I'm usually in bed at 11PM... I need answers to this: What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):
1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

SERIOUSLY. How CRUCIAL and IMPORTANT is this? I think it's a suggestion. If it is, TELL ME it is. I know damn well that not everybody has made an ENTIRE copy. I started to do this as I was piecing together my petition... but since I am so thorough, it began to get too overwhelming to focus on basically TWO petitions... I tried to print everything *times* two still, but I found myself needing to focus on my IMPORTANT petition... copies don't seem as important to me. Now... I'm staying up late because I told my fiancee I'd mail out the petition tomorrow. I don't want to let her down. The separation has been very hard and I can't help but think of her pain the most. I need honest answers. Flat out answers. I'm making black and white copies of my forms/passport/birth certificate as we speak. I can't help but think it's overkill. What's the chances of her consulate/embassy requesting an ENTIRE copy of my petition, if it's forwarded to them anyway? I plan to go to the interview with her, and also plan to help her gather things for the interview.

anyway... other than the most important stuff, I have facebook messages, some skype conversation chat logs, excess pictures printed on regular paper... copies of atm receipt, copies of tickets when we visited tourist attractions in her country... I have so much as far as ongoing relationship stuff. As I said, I'm very thorough and if I was to sit here and make copies of EVERYTHING... it just seems like it'd be a total waste. Especially since I read about many people going to interviews with heaps of stuff and the officers don't even look at it. I know it's worth it, for the outcome but FOR REAL... do I need copies of all the ongoing relationship stuff I ALREADY HAVE in my petition? We plan to print a bunch of that stuff anyway, when I'm there because we'll obviously have more saved chat history/pictures/receipts/etc. I am planning on flying to see her as soon as I send this damn petition because I can't stand being away from her anymore. She feels the same too. I'm going to propose to her on this next visit... and we're also having a small ceremony since her family won't be able to see her get married here with me, in the US when she comes. We'll have more evidence then, for her interview.

I know that what I pasted here: What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):
1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

this is a very good suggestion but in the same token it is NOT asked by USCIS. I see a lot of "smart people giving their 2 cents" here very often... I read a lot of posts. If you're gonna just tell me it's "a good idea" then I don't want to hear from you. If you are somebody who has been through this process and didn't make an entire COPY and your process was fine, tell me. If you're somebody who knows a lot about it, did include all of this, yet didn't end up needing it... TELL ME. Just don't pass it as concrete fact if it's not.

Thankyou very much, I'm limited on time

Matt


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-03-17 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot my RFE paperwork today, confused:(
I think I got the same RFE only mine was for the CR1/IR1. I'm not sure if I've seen this RFE for a fiance visa before. I hired a lawyer when we got ours because I didn't want to forget anything or make any mistakes. You don't need to resend all the information, they are asking for evidence that they haven't seen yet from you. You should really try to get documentation of proof of payment for your travels, maybe the credit card company can send you something even if your account is closed. As far as relatives in the U.S., it means "all" relatives, including aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, etc. When I put together my list, the attorney said if I hadn't spoken to someone in a long time and didn't have their contact information, to put "no contact"....but I still had to list them. As far as knowledge of the relationship, I had letters of affidavits with the original petition from several family members, but for the RFE I asked them to write them again, with much more detail. I also had to include my father's death certificate, and my mother wrote in her affidavit how she knew of our continuing relationship and our marriage. I also included "many" more photos with the RFE response, a letter from my employer, and a few other things. Can you post the RFE? It would help to see if it's the same or different. Don't panic, everything will be ok.....just take your time and check off each thing as you do it, so you don't forget anything. Best of luck to you;)



I received my RFE today. I am very confused as to whether I need to send all the information again, or just the things listed that weren't initially sent. They are asking for proof of courtship (sent), proof of relationship (sent), travel for visits (sent boarding passes, hotel receipts, itineraries but not receipts), petitioner's parents knowledge of relationship (not previously sent), relatives of all U.S. relatives (not previously sent) and other evidence such as parents birth certificates, death certificates..

Do I need to resend all the information as far as proof of the relationship and courtship? As far as all relatives in U.S., what do they want, brother, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts? Seriously!!!! I don't want to leave anything out but want to know how immediate of family they are looking at. As far as my receipts for travel, I paid with credit cards but I have closed some of the accounts since they have been paid off. What should I submit then? Does anyone have any experience with this? I am sorry for rambling, I just want to do everything right so we don't get another RFE......


LisamarieFemaleMorocco2011-04-25 23:02:00