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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F at VSC? Notice how it's only CSC folks writing "OMG approved in 30 days?"
QUOTE (SAVM @ Apr 1 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm happy for all the people at the CSC people who have had their I-129Fs approved in 30 some days, but honestly it's not fair that things are significantly slower at the VSC. Regardless of whatever the situation was a year ago, according to the VisaJourney statistics, VSC is now at least 2 months behind CSC and that disparity is continuing to grow. Everyone has the right to equal treatment and we all paid the same amount for the service.

It's clear that USCIS does not care about this disparity, so it's time to tell their boss that they're screwing up big time. I filed a report today with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General and recommend you do the same, if you're in the same boat. The Inspector General is charged with investigating, among other things, cases of mismanagement at any of the agencies under the DHS, including USCIS. Who knows if anything will come of it, but the people answering the phone were a thousand times more responsive than those at USCIS. Maybe if enough people call who are fed up with the disparity between the VSC and the CSC, we'll see some balancing of the processing times.

The Office of Inspector General can be reached at (800)323-8603. You have to wait for a few minutes for information to be automatically given by a recorded voice, but follow the prompts to report a case of mismanagement and you'll actually get to talk to a human being. Then just explain to them the imbalance between processing times at VSC and CSC and you're done.

Good luck guys!


So California is finally doing something right, and you are complaining about it?? #######?! Boo Hoo!




Edited by itzallgood, 02 April 2009 - 06:41 AM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-04-02 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant Fiancee in Philippines
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Apr 11 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Apr 11 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Leyla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Apr 11 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Leyla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't use a kid to slow or speed up the process anyway. That is SOOOOOO not a good idea........


So please share what a MENA man does in a similar situation ranting33va.gif


Wow... hostile much?


We are hoping you will share your secrets about MENA man and how you tell him you dont want baby yet, so he wont get hostile at woman.

Please do not attack members period over something about their fiance/husbands, also this is a thread about birth control, not sharing secrets about anything with anyones SO.



No attack here, Just friendly sharing of information only. Peace. star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-11 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant Fiancee in Philippines
QUOTE (Leyla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Apr 11 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Leyla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't use a kid to slow or speed up the process anyway. That is SOOOOOO not a good idea........


So please share what a MENA man does in a similar situation ranting33va.gif


Wow... hostile much?


We are hoping you will share your secrets about MENA man and how you tell him you dont want baby yet, so he wont get hostile at woman.
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-11 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant Fiancee in Philippines
QUOTE (Leyla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't use a kid to slow or speed up the process anyway. That is SOOOOOO not a good idea........


So please share what a MENA man does in a similar situation ranting33va.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-11 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter From Parents
QUOTE (uscandual @ Apr 12 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Apr 12 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was reading somewhere that it can be helpful to have a letter from your family members supporting and acknowledging your relationship.

Is there perhaps a sample letter for this? If not, what specific information should such a letter include?

Thanks in advance for any information or ideas. good.gif





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You were reading "somewhere". Where? On this site? I've never seen such a thing.
Then again, perhaps it could be helpful if we knew what you wanted to achieve.
You don't indicate what visa you are trying to get, or if you are adjusting status or removing conditions, or what???
You have no timeline. You don't indicate anything about yourself or your goals, only a very vague question.

Assuming that what you want is to demonstrate proof of bona fide relationship in the quest for a relationship based visa petition or AOS, then I've never heard of an outsider's letter (parent, boss, teacher, priest, whatever) as being relevant. I don't think it can hurt, but that's about all that can be said.

Rather than waste time on that, read the Guides, and follow the instructions therein.



No reason to be harsh here. Try reading between the lines sometimes star_smile.gif

OP is referring to parent's approval letter, which can be an additional support to getting a petition approved, particularly when the beneficiary is 20 years of age or younger. Did you know if she is of this age, the American embassy requires one parent to be in attendance at the embassy interview.

It cant hurt to have the parents sign a letter approving their daughterz marriage to the petitioner.

Peace. kicking.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-13 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm getting impatient!
I cant blame you for wanting to resend the whole packet. Better than just waiting for as long as you have.
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-15 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to cancel attorney and if ok to cancel when u r in noa2?
Isn't it amazing how consistent it is to hear, "The immigration atty was so useless!" This was my experience. Lucky that I was on a pre-paid legal plan, and did not have to pay him out of pocket. DO IT YOURSELF, FOLKS! When it comes to Visa process.

Edited by itzallgood, 12 March 2009 - 09:55 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-03-12 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust starting our journey K1
QUOTE (KirkandJane @ Mar 29 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone

Yes I am confused with all this..lol....we are getting married here in the US. I will be sending the I-129F next week. As far as getting her passport, wouldnt it be good that she goes and gets it now??? Or would it better to wait and get it when she gets notification of her interview, or does it matter?
I have filled out the I-129F, but I need to read more on this site to make sure Im doing everything correctly, then I will send the paperwork in. Sorry if I sound confused, but being a perfectionist, Im afraid Im gonna miss something and screw this all up.
OK.....off to read some more. Thanks again everyone

Kirk



it sounds like ur doing just fine. the screw up would be in hiring a lawyer when you can do it faster and better your self.

Cheers star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-03-29 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Laid Off in NYC--Put case on hold or cancel?
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Apr 16 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 16 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are young, footloose, childless and fancy free.

He has a business of his own and a home over there.

Go live in Italy for a while. What an opportunity!


SECONDED!!!

(Or third-ed or whatever)



FORTH IT! Get out of NYC ASAP (itz a rat race on steroids) and go to Italy!
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-17 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas I scammed
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Apr 12 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 12 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Apr 12 2009, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 12 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Apr 11 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dragonboy69 @ Apr 11 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When I was researching getting a K1 Visa in Bangkok and went to the Embassy, it was closed, but there was a man standing in front that said he worked for an agency across the street. Long story short, I ended up using this agency that is supposed to assist in getting a visa. It cost me a pretty penny... $1800 to be exact which I put on my credit card..... I thought they were saying $1800 Baht, but they were talking dollars.

In hindsight, I think I could have done everything they are doing, and saved a lot of money. But, it's too late I already paid them, and pretty much what they did so far, was fill out all the paperwork for me, which was 2 different forms, and put it in a package for me to send with a payment to Homeland Secuirty. I thought they would be submitting something in Thailand, but then I realized that the whole process starts here in the USA. I am reading people's timelines, and I see that it takes a good 4-6 months for the whole process, some longer.

I am about to submit the forms on April 13th.... I wish I had known that it was as simple as it was to fill out the forms, as I could have had this paperwork in February when I returned from Thailand to the states. Instead I waited for this agency to put it together for me, but it took a while for my fiancee to get all the appropriate documents, and then when I did get the package I was short on cash so I had to wait until I had $455 to send with the package.

My question is has anyone used one of these agencies? Do you think I was ripped off, knowing that I could do all this myself? I am not sure if having this agency will be useful later on in the process??


Yes, lots of people use them. They are called immigration attorneys in the USA. Why is it a scam when a Thai "agency" does it and not when an American attorney does? If you got what you agreed to pay for, what's the problem? It isn't a "scam", it is a service for a fee. Not much of a service, to be sure, and for less than many attorneys so, be happy.

If you hired an Americna attorney it would add to the process just the same, it is IMPOSSIBLE for anyone to file this for you. Yeah, they can lick the stamp, but not without YOU providing all the documents and information to fill in the forms. The typical attorney gets you to fill out a K-1 "questionaire" which is really just all the information they need to fill in the forms. By the time you complete the questionaire, you could fill in the form yourself!

Agreiing to pay someone else a fee for that which you can do yourself is NOT a scam. Now if he took your money and disappeared...THAT's a scam. He is just a Thai attorney.


What if you ever need an immigration attorney, Gary?

How do you know you won't?


Hey, I was agreeing with you Rebeccajo! You once said I should expand my mind about this stuff, and lookie here! I did. I felt I was expanding my mind and thinking globally and all that. I said it was NOT a scam, just like when American attorneys charge the same for doing almost nothing. Gosh I try to defend attorneys by telling the truth about their legitimate business....and look what happens.

Well, still working on expanding


Agreeing with me? Just what exactly do you think it is I "recommend"?


That attorneys and Thai visa service people are NOT scams, they are legitimate "fee for service" businesses


Any "Fee for Service" person who charges outrageous, egregious fees are scamming. As opposed to the "Fee for Service" person who charges a fair, market rate fee. When westerners go to third world countries, westerner is perceived as "rich" so prices for him are tripled. Medi-cal doctors charge inflated fees to the goverment, mechanics overcharge women, dry cleaners charge more if a shirt is called a "blouse". Need any more examples of what is called "scamming the system"? I'm sure you have been a victim of one just as we all have. Heck, Social Security could classify as a scam. Peace. star_smile.gif



SuperDuper!Male02009-04-12 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas I scammed
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 12 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Apr 12 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David Allen @ Apr 11 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to ask... was this your first time in BKK??? Most people who have spent time in Bangkok usually learn very quickly not to respond to people appearing out of nowhere with offers too good to be true.

-David


HAHA, yes, appearing out of nowhere to offer a great deal. Be sure to jump on that offer before someone else does. Seriously, not a good idea. Sorry for your loss. Cheers. star_smile.gif




Same thing can happen on the streets in any big city in the US.


Above pic is from mexico city.
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-12 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas I scammed
QUOTE (David Allen @ Apr 11 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to ask... was this your first time in BKK??? Most people who have spent time in Bangkok usually learn very quickly not to respond to people appearing out of nowhere with offers too good to be true.

-David


HAHA, yes, appearing out of nowhere to offer a great deal. Be sure to jump on that offer before someone else does. Seriously, not a good idea. Sorry for your loss. Cheers. star_smile.gif



SuperDuper!Male02009-04-12 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParanoid — Please doublecheck photo
QUOTE (Osiris @ Apr 19 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi — I'm finalizing my K1 packet and when my finance and I went to get passport photos taken, they cropped it funny so it was 1x2" instead of 2" x 2".

So I recropped the file he included on CD along with the printed photos and came up with this.

I believe it meets UCIS's requirements, but could someone please double check me so I don't commit a time-wasting mistake?
Attached File  passport.jpg   34.32KB   26 downloads
Thanks. smile.gif



Well, i hate to tell you, but your face turned blurry, so maybe they need to focus the cam. star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-20 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescost for K1
QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Apr 20 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lisa and Ian @ Apr 20 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...
Also, I don't see how gifts figure into the 129-f petition.


Depends on which country you're dealing with. In some, gifts may be a necessary part of the process. laughing.gif

I'm kidding (mostly)!



If the difference btwn affording the KI is the price of a few gifts and phone calls, then the petitioner is NOT ready. Itz not responsible to be brokety broke and think it will be fun to start out a new life together, much less a baby that way. Be patient and petition her when you have some resources to draw on. Dont just barely afford to go see her, then petition her. How can you be a good provider that way? SOmetimes we need to wait and prepare a little longer in order to set the stage for success. Good luck! biggrin.gif


Edited by itzallgood, 20 April 2009 - 02:28 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-04-20 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescost for K1
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 20 2009, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Apr 20 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 19 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"if you have to ask, you can't afford it..."

(sorry - had to say it smile.gif )

Don't forget to include costs of mailing, visits, gifts, phone calls, etc...

it all adds up.

Thats not true...the op was just wondering the cost, doesnt mean they cant afford it. a bit judgmental.



see the smile.gif = joke.



QUOTE (Lisa and Ian @ Apr 20 2009, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Apr 19 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 19 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"if you have to ask, you can't afford it..."

(sorry - had to say it smile.gif )

Don't forget to include costs of mailing, visits, gifts, phone calls, etc...

it all adds up.

Thats not true...the op was just wondering the cost, doesnt mean they cant afford it. a bit judgmental.


If you do Skype, then phone calls are reasonably free. Also, I don't see how gifts figure into the 129-f petition.



If you don't sweeten the pot for your benificiary, they may not want to marry you smile.gif



There is truth to this. Compare it to buying a car. The cost of the car, is just the beginning, not the end, of ongoing expenses: Insurance, maintenance, fuel, detailing, tires, brakes, fluids.

If a petitioner does not have savings in the bank for his bride, he is starting out on the wrong foot. Assuming most beneficiaries dont have much money and cant work for awhile, then the petitioners weekly expenses double for many things.

Going bare bones and just hoping for the best wont cut it. So for some petitioners, they might have to wait a year or two until they build up financially to do it right for there true love, man. And there ain't nothin' wrong with doing it right! heart.gif

SuperDuper!Male02009-04-20 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescost for K1
QUOTE (laureldevine @ Apr 19 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are just beginning this process, filing the I-129f in June..
wondering how much roughly we should save up for everything start to finish...

How much is the K1 part? Im assuming my Uk fiance will have to pay this in London?
I am the main financial provider, so I need to know approx. how much to set aside for him..
thanks all!!



Itz good to have a financial cushion of $10K USD when fiancee arrives. If one struggles to have this cushion to provide for the fiancee, then you may be struggling financially, and thatz getting the relationship off to a rocky start, unless your love truly can pay the rent. Cheers and good luck star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-04-20 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need your opinion help plssss.
Why not just explain to NVC as clearly as you did for us here in a supplemental add-a-page to your application?

There is nothing that says that you have to be in the US to petition a foreign bride. Lucky you, getting to stay with your girl there while most men have to stay at home lonely while waiting for the papers to get shuffled.

Cheers. star_smile.gif




SuperDuper!Male02009-04-28 01:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkip K1, enter on a tourist visa and Marry?
QUOTE (blue123 @ Apr 14 2009, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tina W @ Apr 14 2009, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amysaid @ Apr 14 2009, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess the most apparent reason would be because it is illegal.

The second reason, in my case, is because the US doesn't issue visitor visas easily to people from specific countries, like the one that my husband is from.

QUOTE (Tina W @ Apr 14 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I talked to a friend of mine. He went 4 years ago to USA from Norway on a B2 Visa. He got Married while there and just stayed.

He said if I did this I could marry quicker and dont have to wait for the K1 visa..

If so.. whats the point of the K1 visa in the first place?

Any advice?



I am lucky for the tourist visa part.. however, is it illegal? even if it is... is it still possible?


Yes, it's possible but so is deportation and being banned for entering in the future. Is it worth the risk? Why not do it the correct way and file a K1?


People love short cuts in life.

SuperDuper!Male02009-04-15 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancee one time visit
QUOTE (paintbrush @ Mar 11 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i was wondering i have known my finacee for about 16 months now and went to see her with daughter
once for 2 weeks ,,,we chat or talk on phone everyday or cam other days ...i had planned on another trip later this year .but my father had a stroke and he is my second income or job ,,,so that put everything on hold while i took care of him and helped mum out...do u thing they will ding us on fact that i only travel once to see her?
i have proof of hostipal stay and rest home stay....and all bills....hes doing better now and walking and driving...so i still may go for interview ,..any thoughts would help



thank u chris

Presenting the fact that your father is one source of income may not be a good idea especially if he has had such a seriouse medical problem. His ability to generate income coupled with the hospital bills could impact your ability to support your fiancee.
The government has set the standard to meet in these cases. That standard says that you must have met her at least once. Anyone with a brain can understand that more would look better but it isnt required. However as in your case it may not be possible. If you can be there at the interview it may help but by that time they have reviewed the documents & basicly make their decision based on that & questions directed to her, not you.
That's what I " thing" . The " ding" would come from your use of the English langauge not frequent flier miles.


NingFemaleThailand2009-03-11 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyers?
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ Mar 25 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I paid $750 to a lawyer for my K1. Although he processed the paperwork he hid behind a voice mail and email wall never responding to any voicemails or emails. Dont waste your money. The guides on VJ are very good and you can do it yourself. I filed for the Adjustment of Status of my own and had no problems. The attorney was in California, it may be the same one you are interested in.

You have all these people telling you not to use a lawyer. If you review the forms you can decide if you need one based on your own understanding of the information required. That information can only come from you. This means the lawyer is simply a scribe. The question really is wheather you can fill in the forms or not.
NingFemaleThailand2009-03-25 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance to receive gov't assistance and affadavit questions
QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 3 2009, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ricker @ Apr 2 2009, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 3 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It sounds like a co/sub/joint sponsor will be needed. The sponsor needs to prove current income that is sufficient.

Completely incorrect. The question has to do with a K type visa. The use of a co-sponsor is NOT allowed. Check it out yourself before you give this useless advise over & over as you have been doing.
I hope people that read your posts will realise you just dont have a clue & dont seem to care if you are right or not.
This site is about helping people. That may include the ability to remain silent.


While both of us have gone through embassies that do not allow cosponsors on the I-134 there are some that do.

OP did not indicate immigrant's country and should find out if it's possible in their case.

Which Embassys allow the use of the co-sponsor in K 1 cases? I have not seen one person that was allowed to use the co-sponsor. Please post a list of the ones you are sure will allow it. This could help myself & others in the future.
I should have remained silent on this because as you say the OP didnt give enough information. I'll take my own advise & wait to see what you come up with.
I have read some of the other posts & stand corrected & educated on this issue. Sorry to Anh map for my comments.
NingFemaleThailand2009-04-03 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance to receive gov't assistance and affadavit questions
QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 3 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It sounds like a co/sub/joint sponsor will be needed. The sponsor needs to prove current income that is sufficient.

Completely incorrect. The question has to do with a K type visa. The use of a co-sponsor is NOT allowed. Check it out yourself before you give this useless advise over & over as you have been doing.
I hope people that read your posts will realise you just dont have a clue & dont seem to care if you are right or not.
This site is about helping people. That may include the ability to remain silent.
NingFemaleThailand2009-04-02 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa help please
QUOTE (redwingtjb @ Apr 6 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can my fiance get tourist visa while waiting for fiance visa?

I tried to do this & was told by the Embassy officer " Your documents are perfect & I believe she will return to Thailand but if I issue a tourist visa under these conditions I will lose my job ". He also went on to say " even if she had a visa it would be unlikely that she would be allowed entry into the USA at the POE because of the pending petition" . The problem is the hundreds of liers that proceeded you in this high fraud country.
Its 131 bucks to try but it wont happen. The only way to really know is to pay & walk up to the window because many feel they have some special situation.
NingFemaleThailand2009-04-06 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa help please
yes he can . but talking about Thailand it might be kinda hard to get a tourist visa .
good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2009-04-06 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need your opinion plsssss...
Well i think Initial evidence is something that required initially like birth certificate, divorce certificate .........
Additional evidence is something further than what was originally sent like more proof of having met,like Emails ,pictures......
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2009-04-24 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWORRIED WITH STATUS ONLINE
QUOTE (SJ14 @ Apr 3 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone. innocent.gif

im just worried because i checked our status online and this is what comes out

Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283.does this means the processing of our papers will take longer???? or a RFE

we recieve our NOA1 already...

my fiancee called customer service and had a change of address.. how will we know its was already changed? (and will a change in address make the processing longer?)

THANK YOU blush.gif God bless u


Please fill in your time-line so that we can help you better! yes.gif
Sometimes it takes a while for USCIS to update their online tracking system...or it is probably as other have mentioned that their system is down, don't worry, you got your NOA1 !
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-04-03 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplanning a wedding
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 14 2009, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Trepko @ Apr 14 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiancee plans on having a real marriage within the 90 days pick a venue (without a date) have a cake with no date a pastor a caterer all this without a date not to mention inviting people has anyone else accomplished it within the 90 days? is it even plausible? keep in mind i don't wanna go broke trying to do this within the 90 days



You know - you could do what Umit and I are planning.

When she comes over on the K-1, we will get the marriage license/certificate within 4 weeks of arrival, just a civil thing -

then after we will plan the wedding party - and take all the time we need to do so.



I agree with Bobby_Umit. The most important task is getting the court marriage done, then you will have plenty of time for a marriage celebration/function. Remember, you will be awaiting your EAD, so you will have plenty of time...and you need the marriage certificate to file for AOS. So you could get the court marriage out of the way ASAP, and then take your time planning the wedding function.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-04-15 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible denial in K
We got our NOA2 about 1 month after we sent in the response for the RFE...so don't stress about it if you have not gotten the NOA2 yet.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-04-15 03:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnglish fiance - K1 questions...any help?
QUOTE (kimmynunz @ Apr 23 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,
I am currently engaged to a man from England (I am from the US) and we want to file for the K1 visa but are trying to determine if we should do the process ourselves or via an attorney. We are also wondering how long this process will take and if anyone has any helpful tips.

Here are some of my questions:
1. Has anyone used an attorney? If so, would you recommend it? What do you think is the benefit of an attorney? (We do not have any special circumstances)
2. If you have completed the process on your own - was it difficult? How long from your date of mailing to receiving the visa?
3. While in the K1 process - can my fiance visit me from England and vice versa?
4. When my fiance arrives in the US after receiving his visa - can he work?

If there is anyone in the same situation as me - man/woman from UK and other from US - I would love to hear from you regarding your situation.
Thank you!


Congrats on your engagement!
I am the USC and my fiance is a Pakistani citizen in the UK on a student visa, so we essentially have all concerns with the US Embassy in London.
To answer your questions:
1. Yes we used an attorney but I fired her after I sent in the I-129F, because we realized she gave us a tough time. No, I would not recommend it, actually if I had found VisaJourney earlier, I would have NEVER even though of hiring anyone. This website has everything you need to make sure your application will be successful and with the least delays, and most of all, a strong support system no attorney can ever give you. Unless you have special circumstances or a unique complicated case, there is no benefit of an attorney, they make mistakes, but you are bound to make less to none mistakes because this is YOUR LIFE on the line, and to the attorneys (at least most of them) you are a means of $$$ for them and just another case in their files.
2. Of course the process can be quite draining, but like I said VJ is the best support system you can ever have, to say the least yes.gif As far as how long from filing until the visa, this depends as every case is looked at individually, we have been waiting since 8+ months, and the major reason is that we experiences some setbacks because of the incompetent attorney and also because we purposely had to delay the interview date as my fiance had some special circumstances. But it is the shortest route compared to K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 in is the most simplified means of being united with your loved one to marry in a legal way. And it does not take as long, take a long at the VJ statistics.
3. Yes you can visit your fiance and he can visit you while you are in the K-1 process.
4. Once your fiance arrives to the USA, he will have to apply for an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and once he receives that, he will be able to work. The wait time after entering the USA for EAD is around 60-90 days on average.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-04-23 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkip K1, enter on a tourist visa and Marry?
If it was legal to get immigrate to the USA based on marriage in the USA on a visitor visa...I don't think ANYONE would even think of going through the K-1, it would be visitor visa for everyone who could get one successfully. And I do agree with many people here that the AOS after K-1 is just RIDICULOUS...if I knew the details of all the filing and waiting and if I did not hire an incompetent lawyer and found VJ before filing I-129F, we would have gone the CR-1/IR-1 route...
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-04-15 03:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChicago POE
QUOTE (MonkeyJuice @ May 2 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just reading a thread from last year about POE at Chicago. Some people entering with a K1 were given another grilling, worse than the interview!
I was worrying about the interview & now after reading reports from the CO's at O'Hare, I'm scared to death of entering the US there!!

I already bought my ticket as it was really cheap so I can't change it, unless I lose the money.
Anyone with recent experiences at O'Hare? Any positive ones?



I live in Illinois and I frequently travel in/out of OHare internationally, smooth immigration always, but as far as K-1s are concerned, I have read of a few instances of question/answering, not really grilling no0pb.gif It is not scary and many people have also posted positive reviews about Ohare (check the POE reviews). Don't worry about it too much, you will be fine! Just make sure you don open the brown envelope and that it gets safely to Chicago with you. They may ask about where you are going, wedding date, etc but nothing to worry about I am sure.

QUOTE (yaziedandlisa @ May 2 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow!! i am going to usa on tuesday inshallah! may7th!!! and i see this?!?!?1
i think we need to do a research about it!
this is freaking me out!!!!!!


nothing to worry about. InshaAllah everything will go smoothly, check the POE reviews here:
http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php , click on Chicago in the drop-down menu.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-05-02 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime Spent Together Before Deciding to Get Married?
We'd decided to get married after being in each other's presence for a scant two weeks. As with many people,we spent countless hours on the internet and phone getting to know each other (and my college transcripts definitely reflect that fact!). We started dating officially on my first (three day) visit there in March of 2005. During my second (ten day) visit in May of 2005, we daydreamed about it. He bought the ring in June, before I moved in with him in the UK, but he didn't propose until October, when we'd been "living" together for four months.
gwennehFemaleEngland2009-03-29 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need ur help for my friend...
Oh god please. Don't play people's emotions. This is disgusting. Big red flags to USCIS and embassy. I agree on the posting here on other VJ members. Good luck to that.
belovedbymeFemalePhilippines2009-04-16 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCuriousity killed the cat
It is your entire paper work from the whole process of filing the k1 including officers notes ect from when they reviewed it.
i didnt open mine b4hand- too scared haha but at POE the guy opened it ect but then i stupidly forgot i hadnt filed out my I94 so i had to go and get it from across the huge room. he let me go with the entire opened package. I had a look thru it before returnng blush.gif
nothing too exciting- you know whats in it cuz u filled out most of the forms there
ccaFemale02009-03-21 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter for border official for visit pre NOA2
Secondly, CBP cannot tell that you have a K-1 in process. It will not be in their system until the visa is issued.My advice (which is only me) is to not try and have her enter. Just wait for the K-1.
ccaFemale02009-04-01 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter for border official for visit pre NOA2
HI!

U say minneapolis st paul??thats where my husband is from and i had to go to that airport numerous amounts of times! Has your fiancee ever been there?

I know from experienece that minneapolis is extremley hard at border control. they take their job very seriously and every time i got here and replied, when asked the purpose of my trip, that i was visiting my bf i was put in border control (once for 2 hrs!) whilst i was questioned.
One time i went there i was still awaiting my approval for k1. I was going over there for just 6 ays but yet again i was put in border control.
The thing is in all my experineces wth minneapolis airport is i have ALWAYS been put through and allowed to enter the states.However this isnt to say that they dont send ppl back home. i was when in border control saw a man in his 30s being depoted, but then again i dont know his full story!
The time i actually went when i had a pending k1, the officer (after my interigation) said that the only reason they put me through was because i told the whole truth. I would advise NOT to write a letter of financial suport as this to them would seen that you are willing and able to support her and shes intending to stay illegally there.
I would tell your fiancee to reply that shes there to see her fiancee..then def expect border control..and then when being asked question simply (and innocently) explain that she tere to buy a wedding dress and then returning home. Bring a letter from her employment from her country to say that shes got employment that shes returning to. I also said to the border control that i knew the rules of immigration..we're doing the whole marriage thing the right way..ive never done anything to breech the rules and regulations of immigration and i respect them and that i would first and formost not do anything to jepordise my relationship as i know the consequences.
They seemed to like this answer and let me through. Just be honest and dont bring the financial letter along! good.gif

Edited by cca, 01 April 2009 - 11:47 AM.

ccaFemale02009-04-01 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f document photos
QUOTE (rainkiss10 @ Mar 23 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
in my K1 petition i just included one each for me and my bf. As long as its the right size 2x2 passport size. Its just for reference on how you look like...for comparison for your snap shots that you will attach as evidence.

thanks, for the info, you guys are so helpful, mille baciiiiiiiiiiiiiiSMACK!!
strega and ningiaFemaleItaly2009-03-23 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f document photos
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Mar 23 2009, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just give them 2 of each, passport picture is not that expensive..... happy.gif

OK, I will do that, thanks, im so afraid that i will get a RFE, and it will hold everything up!! havent slept for days trying to get it done right the first time.......... blink.gif better get some sleep, nighty nite, ciao!!
strega and ningiaFemaleItaly2009-03-23 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f document photos
hi, me again, well tommorow i will finally send in package and have read on this site to attach 1 passport photo of petioner and 1 passport picture of beneficiary......i have also read elsewhere the I-129f checklist, just to make sure i have everything right and some are saying 2 passport photos of each.......which one is RIGHT? 1 or 2 passport photos of petioner and fiance?? please help, need to send in tommorow morning, thankssssssss helpsmilie.gif
strega and ningiaFemaleItaly2009-03-23 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you check up on the case?
QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Apr 11 2009, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Then you can't yet. You have to wait for a NOA1 for you to do so.

if they cashed the check , the EAC # you need , is on the back of the check
strega and ningiaFemaleItaly2009-04-10 23:12:00