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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesparate Help/Advice Plz !!
The names of the parties after their marriage shall be :

Ramdatt Dasrat- .........................Signature of groom affirming name after marriage

And

Padmini Dasrat-............................Signature of bride affirming name after marriage crying.gif

In that part I suppose to sign PADMINI DASRAT but I sign PADMINI RAMNAUTH instead in the dotted line crying.gif
Mini DasratFemaleGuyana2008-01-08 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesparate Help/Advice Plz !!
Thank You Very Much !!
Mini DasratFemaleGuyana2008-01-08 05:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesparate Help/Advice Plz !!
I don't think you guys understand me, I suppose to sign my name PADMINI DASRAT on my marriage certificate but instead I sign PADMINI RAMNAUTH which is my maiden name , its all so wrong , I wish if u can plz understand me & I need to get a new marriage certificate with my new surname so I can file AOS

Edited by Robby & Mini, 07 January 2008 - 10:03 PM.

Mini DasratFemaleGuyana2008-01-07 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesparate Help/Advice Plz !!
When I apply for my marriage licence , they asked me after marriage what our names would be & I told them PADMINI DASRAT & RAMDATT DASRAT but instead I sign PADMINI RAMNAUTH which is my maiden name crying.gif I screw up big time , my love is angry at me because of the mistake I made , I had no idea I did that until today when I got my certified copy of marriage certificate , I only hope there is a way for me to change it asap , we got marry at the courthouse by a Judge , I'm not sure if he will do over my marriage certificate for me but tomorrow I will make contact with him cause I need to file AOS before my K1 Expires crying.gif
Mini DasratFemaleGuyana2008-01-07 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesparate Help/Advice Plz !!
Hi everyone ,
I badly need some help/ advice here , first of all , me & my love got marry on the 3rd, January, 2008 & I sign my marriage certificate using my maiden name instead of my husband last name / I had no idea what I did but now that I received my marriage certificate, I realised that I sign it wrong , I suppose to sign my name as PADMINI DASRAT but instead I sign PADMINI RAMNAUTH , plz tell me its not too late to make a change on this , plz help me here , I know It's my fault , I didn't even look or recheck the papers I signed , Is there anything I can do to make changes .

Thank You for your help in advance
Mini DasratFemaleGuyana2008-01-07 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs. K3 visa
QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Dec 6 2007, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fastest is K-1. Cheapest and longest is CR-1/IR-1. If you get stuck in AR or AP, then no visa option will be particularly fast.



What is AR or AP??

Thanks!
jsand78FemaleGhana2007-12-06 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs. K3 visa
I need advice as to which visa to apply for. I am in a relationship with a Ghanaian man. We want to get married but aren't sure if we should do it here in the U.S. where I am from, or if we should get married in Ghana. I have heard so many different things about the advantages/disadvantages of each visa. I really could use some clarification as to which option is the best/easiest/fastest means of getting him here. Thanks!
jsand78FemaleGhana2007-12-06 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
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QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AAAAAAAAAH got it visa journey?



Yep good.gif
That's the name of this website and forum smile.gif


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does anyone know why the messenger is not working for the forum? I would really like to use this feature
thanks
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-03 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
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Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


Hi
You must be talking about the California Service Center. Supposedly the time on the USCIS website tells you the date of applications that they are processing. In other words, according to the site, CSC is processing applications they received in April. However, this is not correct, as we know of many filers on VJ who filed their petitions in July and have been approved in the last week....

The I797 Notice of action here has a recieved date of Nov 13th 2007 and Notice date of November 19 2007 , im trying to estimate the time for the approval , can anyone please help me with this . I would really appreciate the help thank you


I really think the VJ estimate is a pretty good one. I know it's been off for some people, but I think the processing is taking somewhere around 4-5 months normally. Have you filled in your VJ timeline and looked at the estimate there? Otherwise, I'd say roughly 5 months is correct, as the first poster said.

wow I have to get the verbage down i guess , what does VJ mean ? im new to all this

VJ = ? Sorry im trying to guess here what VJ stand for can anyone help

AAAAAAAAAH got it visa journey?
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
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Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


Hi
You must be talking about the California Service Center. Supposedly the time on the USCIS website tells you the date of applications that they are processing. In other words, according to the site, CSC is processing applications they received in April. However, this is not correct, as we know of many filers on VJ who filed their petitions in July and have been approved in the last week....

The I797 Notice of action here has a recieved date of Nov 13th 2007 and Notice date of November 19 2007 , im trying to estimate the time for the approval , can anyone please help me with this . I would really appreciate the help thank you


I really think the VJ estimate is a pretty good one. I know it's been off for some people, but I think the processing is taking somewhere around 4-5 months normally. Have you filled in your VJ timeline and looked at the estimate there? Otherwise, I'd say roughly 5 months is correct, as the first poster said.

wow I have to get the verbage down i guess , what does VJ mean ? im new to all this

VJ = ? Sorry im trying to guess here what VJ stand for can anyone help
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
QUOTE (jundp @ Dec 2 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jundp @ Dec 2 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


Hi
You must be talking about the California Service Center. Supposedly the time on the USCIS website tells you the date of applications that they are processing. In other words, according to the site, CSC is processing applications they received in April. However, this is not correct, as we know of many filers on VJ who filed their petitions in July and have been approved in the last week....

The I797 Notice of action here has a recieved date of Nov 13th 2007 and Notice date of November 19 2007 , im trying to estimate the time for the approval , can anyone please help me with this . I would really appreciate the help thank you


I really think the VJ estimate is a pretty good one. I know it's been off for some people, but I think the processing is taking somewhere around 4-5 months normally. Have you filled in your VJ timeline and looked at the estimate there? Otherwise, I'd say roughly 5 months is correct, as the first poster said.

wow I have to get the verbage down i guess , what does VJ mean ? im new to all this
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
QUOTE (jundp @ Dec 2 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


Hi
You must be talking about the California Service Center. Supposedly the time on the USCIS website tells you the date of applications that they are processing. In other words, according to the site, CSC is processing applications they received in April. However, this is not correct, as we know of many filers on VJ who filed their petitions in July and have been approved in the last week....

The I797 Notice of action here has a recieved date of Nov 13th 2007 and Notice date of November 19 2007 , im trying to estimate the time for the approval , can anyone please help me with this . I would really appreciate the help thank you
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
QUOTE (jundp @ Dec 2 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


Hi
You must be talking about the California Service Center. Supposedly the time on the USCIS website tells you the date of applications that they are processing. In other words, according to the site, CSC is processing applications they received in April. However, this is not correct, as we know of many filers on VJ who filed their petitions in July and have been approved in the last week....

Hello there , thanks , its good to know that im not alone here wow , im almost in tears here , was thinking I was the only one waiting here WOW thansk for the help thank you so much
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Dec 2 2007, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


On the USCIS site, it means how old your case has to be before they will do anything about it. Processing time for K1 is about 5 months right now.

Just recieved the notice of action I797 , it came two weeks early , is this a good sign?
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.
OggyFX51MalePhilippines2007-12-02 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy petition is moving really fast
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QUOTE (TravisAndMichelle @ Nov 15 2007, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

Michelle and I are doing great. As some of you may or may not know I sent in letter to expedite due to my up and coming military deployments. I fax the letter over to the CSC on 16 Oct 2007. After that the flood gates open. My petition was approved by the CSC then sent to NVC. It left the NVC and was received by the Embassy in Manila on Nov 6th. My only question is can it really move that fast? I am glad it has but I guest I been waiting and waiting that it just seems fast. I did confirm all of this when I called the NVC and the Embassy in Manila. What do you all think? I hope this might be a indication of the process seeding up for all of us.

Take care TJ

Congrats to both of you on the speed things are going. I want to personally say THANK YOU for the service to our country. good.gif
Vikki_PhilMalePhilippines2007-11-18 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong embassy on I-129F
Need an advise. In my I-129F I put Chisinau, Moldova as the embassy. I found out later that this embassy does not process K1 visas. What do I do now? Will they notice that and do you think they will send the forms to the right embassy in Romania?
filafilaMaleMoldova2007-07-14 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEffects of Possible Work Visa on K-1 Application
My fiance is from Northern Ireland and works in the television industry. Currently he is filming a group of 5 shows for a production group in the US. There is a possibility this will evolve into a year long series however; nothing is concrete at this point in time. We probably won't have a definite on that until Jan-Feb next year. If it does go to series, there is also the possibility he will be issued a work visa since the production group is based in LA.

We were planning to submit our initial packet for the K-1 visa in December when he visits for the holidays. Should we continue to do so knowing there is the possibility of a work visa in the future? And, if we do file for the K-1 and suddenly the company wants to sponsor him for a work visa - will the fact that he has an active K-1 request be a hinderance to this process?

We would hate to wait considering there really are no definites in the picture as far as a work visa is concerned, but we also don't want to complicate the issue should it arise in the near future.

Thanks for your help! smile.gif

Becky-
BeckyCFemale02007-11-12 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with border control?

Hey Ryan. I'm from Buffalo and my fiance is a Brit too! As for coming on the VWP, it shouldn't be an issue so long as you haven't had numerous visits to the US. Also, its OK to say "visiting my GF". Just be honest and you should be OK. Good luck!


Why do you think numerous trips would be a problem?

I live in Canada and go to the states every month or two for anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks..

I've been doing this for the past 2 years.. meaning I average around 9 trips a year..

(never had a problem... carry pay stubs, letter from school etc..)


Because it HAS been a problem for my fiance! They told him he visits too often and that the last time he was here it would be the last time he could enter the US without a Visa. He had proof of residency in the UK, but their argument was that he simply spends too much time here.


Was he going for really long trips? I've only heard them make of comments like that when you end up spending like over half to three-quarters of the year in the states (once you add up all the visits)..

anyway, it's always better to err on the side of caution and be armed with all your documents you can muster..
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-08-04 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with border control?
couldn't hurt..

perhaps include that you already have plans (w/ proof) to be there for graduation...

editted to add:
like tickets purchased for family members to come to the ceremony...
work schedule or letter from parents' employer saying they have requested the day off..

Edited by liz_legend 'n Ol, 04 August 2007 - 06:58 PM.

L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-08-04 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with border control?

Hey Ryan. I'm from Buffalo and my fiance is a Brit too! As for coming on the VWP, it shouldn't be an issue so long as you haven't had numerous visits to the US. Also, its OK to say "visiting my GF". Just be honest and you should be OK. Good luck!


Why do you think numerous trips would be a problem?

I live in Canada and go to the states every month or two for anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks..

I've been doing this for the past 2 years.. meaning I average around 9 trips a year..

(never had a problem... carry pay stubs, letter from school etc..)
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-08-04 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo they know at customs that you are a fiance and waiting for the visa?
yep, get letters from employers, take current bills.. copies of a lease.. and A RETURN TICKET =)
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-08-07 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the letter of intent.
good luck! =)
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-09 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to expect at Point of Entry?
they'll just ask her a few questions and she's to have her medical papers and x-ray with her..

and allow for lots of time for all the paperwork
AT LEAST an hour
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-16 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWORRIED about the way I assembled I29f petition?
don't worry about it.
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-25 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling K-1 visa
tough situation..
good luck with whatever you decide.......
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-25 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Denied
sorry.....
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-25 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally filing!!
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-09-30 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur Best Shot at he Petition Sent Today
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-09 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust venting about fee increase
good luck

keep a positive outlook.. I don't know if you've watched "The Secret" but I'd look into it.. It's all about focusing only on the end destination and visualizing it in your head

and that constant visualization is what brings it to you (law of attraction)

I know I sound crazy but I think it might help
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-06-10 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa approval by state
nope
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-20 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the US after the K1
you may be allowed but you would have to show some pretty strong ties and it is up to the officer!
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-20 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Passport: Send Original or Make Copies?
QUOTE (Seattle2Cebu @ Oct 20 2007, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
uh oh

i went back and looked at my application and I only copied the picture page of the passport
and it shows my information and my signature...

is that going to be a problem... geez

IT SHOULD BE OK.......

as long as you did send evidence like plane tickets showing that you two have met....
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-20 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Passport: Send Original or Make Copies?
are you crazy??? headbonk.gif

what if they lose it!

they have no reason to send it back to you, you know!!

MAKE A COPY rolleyes.gif

Edited by liz_legend 'n Ol, 20 October 2007 - 03:15 PM.

L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-20 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel upon approval of the K1
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L_n_OFemaleCanada2007-10-20 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSignature rejected
QUOTE (rdolfan136 @ Nov 4 2007, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent all required paperwork in (I-129F) . I just received my paperwork back today. They stated all signatures had to be originals, and to sign and resubmit. Ok, all signatures were originals signed in black ink as stated. Looking at my signature, it is the same color as the printer ink, buy NOT a copy. Will they accept my signature in blue ink? I don't know any other way to make ut look REAL. Thanks

YES. U S GOVERNMENT WILL ACCEPT BLUE INK.
NingFemaleThailand2007-11-03 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting - Chances?
Amazing, yes - and I wouldn't recommend it, as on every subsequent visit, even though it's been almost two years, we still have to travel armed with documents! The big thing that got us through was evidence of the visa application in process and where we were with that.

Questions he was asked: how long are you here for, where are you staying, where are you working, are you looking for work in the US, how much money do you have with you? Essentially, they were determining whether or not he was leaving, whether or not he was working illegally, and how he was supporting himself. If he hadn't had all of the information about his job, financial status, and visa application he would not have been let in.

Last year we were also stopped and questioned due to the expired K-1 in his passport, but that's another story.
gwennehFemaleEngland2007-09-17 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting - Chances?
My husband visited me three times while the K-1 was in process, each time for the maximum of 90 days. We entered via Newark each time. On the first two trips, he was not stopped or questioned beyond the norm.

On the entry for the third visit, he was stopped, questioned, and cautioned not to try entering again without the visa. Fortunately, we got the visa after that, so we didn't need to worry. During that questioning he was asked to provide ties to the UK (bank account, letter from work, and all of our visa paraphernalia such as the NOAs we'd received, the medical information, and the interview letter from the Embassy). We have also been stopped since then (we didn't pursue Adjustment of Status and currently live abroad) when entering the US; nothing major, just the same where we are asked to show ties to the UK.
gwennehFemaleEngland2007-09-17 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion and guidance
There's really no intermediate answer to this. You cannot apply for a K-1 until the divorce is final as all parties must be free to marry.

You could *try* coming to the US for as long as a Canadian is allowed; however, you would still need to return home to get the proper visa when you're eligible to apply. The K-1 process is outlined in the guides above and you can get an idea of the timeframe by looking at the timelines - so make use of the tools on the site.

Sad to say, there is no quick-and-easy way to do this; particularly if you have to wait for a divorce.
gwennehFemaleEngland2007-10-15 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopy of Birth Certificate front and back? What? My birth certificate only has a front, what does the back mean?
Copy the back, even if it's blank, label it, and submit it. Some certificates have information on the back, some don't, so you have to include both sides regardless.
gwennehFemaleEngland2007-10-16 14:42:00