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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 and Marriage

I'm back from New Zealand and proposing to Miss Kiwi, and it looks like we're changing our wedding plans some. Originally we had planned on having her come to the US on a K-1 Visa and getting married here, but now it looks like we'll be getting married in New Zealand. On the plus side, this lets us go through the DCF process, which is much quicker, but at the same time, it makes everything we've done so far invalid. Or does it?

Can someone enter the US on a K-1 visa after they've been married? Do they just apply for the AOS after arriving in the US, then? Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks!




Yes if you marry in New Zealand everything you have done so far is invalid. You will have to reapply under the K3, CR 1 or DCF process. Be aware that some countries make you reside for three months or longer before you can DCF. I would contact the consulate and see what their requirements are concerning this process.

The K1 visa is for your SO to come to the USA and then marry within the 90 day window.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-09-26 10:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHEPATITIS B........can she still come to usa?

I am applying for immigration to the United States. My HBsAg test was positive. Will this affect my application?
No. Testing positive for HBsAg should not affect your application for immigration. HBsAg-positive persons are considered eligible for migration and adjustment-of-visa status. You will need to be counseled and have follow-up medical evaluation and care in your U.S. resettlement community.


Facts are from http://www.cdc.gov/n...acip_faq_fb.htm
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-09-27 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter recieved today

Extending the Petition

The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval from USCIS. Consular officers can extend the validity of the petition (revalidate the petition) if it expires before the processing of the visa application is completed.


Text is taken from this site. http://travel.state...._2994.html#Take

Sorry to hear that your still having ongoing issues.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-04 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHIS TIME IT'S FOR REAL!!!
Congratulations! :dance:
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-04 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy NOS2 TAKING SO LONG AND TILL TODAY 160 DAYS PASSED BUT NO APPROVAL

hi mary,
i really like your advice as a matter of fact i shared it with my fiance your words was very encouraging.



Thank you and I am only speaking from experience and glad to hear that it is uplifting to you and others that may read from the threads.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-12 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy NOS2 TAKING SO LONG AND TILL TODAY 160 DAYS PASSED BUT NO APPROVAL

HI MARY

Thanks for ur help and opinion it really helps at this time and i m curious to know that if my name check had been hit here then what will they do when after approval it go to NVC there also they do the name check and again when the petition comes to islamabad in american embassy then again they do the name check again why these all been done again and again and it will take a hell of time and will u pls tell me with u opinion what u feel when i be able to get my k1 visa do u think is it possible i get before christmas so i want to celebrate the christmas with my sweet love whom i love from the core of my heart and missing her too much or next year in march

I really appreciate with your advice and opinion




I sent you a pm and will say to take your journey one day at a time and do not make plans for events that can come and go and you will be depressed since you missed something that you have made BIG plans for with your SO. No one can predict any timeline. I just know that you must stay positive and strong and supportive of each other in this process since it will test your relationship. Right now put your energies in talking to your sweetie, making plans (without dates) of where you want to visit, wedding, do not discuss this process daily and enjoy your time apart with sweet cards, emails, messages and chatting. Keep the topics light and try to make each other happy during your wait. Hang in there.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-04 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy NOS2 TAKING SO LONG AND TILL TODAY 160 DAYS PASSED BUT NO APPROVAL


Hello Faal4anisa,

You are in some type of checks being done at the service center. It could be that either one of you had a name hit and they are investigating it before they are able to proceed further or they have additional processing coming from the IMBRA. One thing I have learned about the times to contact them is that you cannot go by the 45 or 60 days. They mean you have to go by Monday - Friday and no holidays to count up to the alloted days.
Hope you hear something soon. And to the others as well hopefuly your NOA 2's will be issued soon, hang in there.

Mary


If we had a name hit and its taking so long to get our approval for NOA2 i wonder how much time it going to take me to get my K1 visa if they put me on AR and AP. God help me with this nerve racking waiting it really making me restless



I know it is such a nerve wracking wait coming out of Islamabad too. Just take this process one day at a time and do not set any dates in the near future. MO was K1 out of Islamabad and he had long wait but they finally cleared and he came to the USA and married and last I heard his AOS was going well. Keep the faith and not sure if name hit or IMBRA.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-03 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy NOS2 TAKING SO LONG AND TILL TODAY 160 DAYS PASSED BUT NO APPROVAL
Hello Faal4anisa,

You are in some type of checks being done at the service center. It could be that either one of you had a name hit and they are investigating it before they are able to proceed further or they have additional processing coming from the IMBRA. One thing I have learned about the times to contact them is that you cannot go by the 45 or 60 days. They mean you have to go by Monday - Friday and no holidays to count up to the alloted days.
Hope you hear something soon. And to the others as well hopefuly your NOA 2's will be issued soon, hang in there.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-03 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswould it help to explain the age difference in the initial application??
You do not need to send any documents or anything about the age difference at this time. When it gets to the interview stage at the consulate it will be addressed then. At that time have your proofs and letters and ongoing evidence like phone records, emails, etc to show that you have a legitimate relationship. Good luck on your journey.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-11 07:09:00
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Congratulations have a safe trip and wonderful reunion. :D

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-16 13:19:00
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Congratulations your officially on the way now. :D
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-16 15:53:00
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MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-16 16:09:00
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Congratulations

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-17 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on your approval.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-18 09:46:00
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Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-18 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-19 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I-129F Petition Expire?

Extending the Petition

The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval from USCIS. Consular officers can extend the validity of the petition (revalidate the petition) if it expires before the processing of the visa application is completed.



http://travel.state....types_2994.html

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-20 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgive up k-1 ? marry and k-3?
Your welcome.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-20 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgive up k-1 ? marry and k-3?
One thing is if you are in security checks no one can help to expedite your case. Secondly only a congressman can inquire about the status and in our case he got the same canned response when we were in AP and ours lasted for 5 months. It all had to do with the country my husband was coming from. And name and security checks are considered a matter of national security since 9/11.

Secondly, a member on this board filed a K3 and CR1 and her husband interviewed for the K3 and the case was put on AR. This lasted almost one year. She was interviewed in US by the local office and was told they would not get the K3 but he would be entitled to the CR1. Problem was that the checks started on the K3 and could not be completed in a short time and they could not run the name checks on the CR1 since the K3 was open. Now the K3 name checks finished the embassy sent the K3 paperwork back to her husband. She is now in over 100 days of name checks again for the CR1 and ongoing as of this date. Name checks have a short life span and you cannot transfer the data from one check to another visa.

Good luck on the remainder of your journey.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-20 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJinky speaks!
Congratulations to you both!
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-20 06:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!
Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-20 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHe Got the PAPERS for the RFE
Good luck on the remainder of your journey.

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-22 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally after Two and a Half Years
Melanie,

I am so glad to hear that your in the USA now and enjoying life with your beloved. (F)

Mary
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-18 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCASE update
Congratulations again so many approvals this morning.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-28 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!! 234 day wait!!

It's a bitter sweet victory though!! No one should have to go through this for this long.



Congratulations and hoping the remainder of your journey goes smoothly.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-27 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!
Congratulations on your approval.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-28 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe are approved!
Another big congratulations today.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-28 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1???
Congratulations on getting your NOA 1.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-29 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOHOO
Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-28 08:58:00
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Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-31 08:33:00
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Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-31 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOfficial
Best of luck on your journey.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-10-31 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShocked
Congratulations
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-02 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!!
Congrats!
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-02 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Vs K-1
K1 is for a fiance visa so you can marry in the US. A k 3 is for someone already married and it depends on the embassy, IMBRA all play a part in time of approvals.

Edited by MaryandMian, 03 November 2006 - 08:40 AM.

MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-03 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures7 days!
Wow amazing time for an approval. Congratulations.
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-02 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWoot!!!
Congratulations!
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-08 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congratulations!
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-07 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinally :-)
Congrats
MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-07 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody passed 170 days for NOA2 since filing the K-1 petition?
http://www.senate.go...o...te&Sort=ASC

You can find the senator address at this site. Your case is being touched the past two days and looks like it is being addressed now. You will need to sign a form for them to inquire on your behalf and in most cases it is found on the senator's official website. Good luck.

Mary

Edited for typo.

Edited by MaryandMian, 02 November 2006 - 12:00 PM.

MaryandMianFemalePakistan2006-11-02 11:59:00