Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 denied - told could appeal	That makes little sense, must have been more to it than that. BTW I showed one photograph, all that was required. The Boiler was only required to show one photo because he is so incredibly awesome. They say that if the Boiler gave you directions, you would never get lost and would in fact arrive 10 minutes early. The Boiler is the life of parties which he has never attended. He is the only person to ever ace the Rorschach test. Long live the Boiler!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-22 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 denied - told could appeal	Tero and NigeriaorBust have perfectly valid points. The second I read that you only had ONE photo made me think that a denial in your case was automatic. From the two in-person visits I have had with my fiancée, there is no shortage of pictures of us together. I'll say that out of those, I have selected 29 that I think are the best. Whether or not all of those 29 are used depends on some things. Sounds like you have a very complicated case and may need an attorney to sort it all out. Good luck to you. Great point, Ryan. Many here will discount photographic evidence by saying, "Photos are merely secondary evidence." Nothing could be further from the truth. I can't tell you how many initial and AOS Consular Interview experiences I have heard about first hand where the Photo Album was the primary point of interest and question by the Officer in the interview. Photos each say 1000 words, so let your Photos do the talking for you! OP, why not take another trip to see your sweety and snap a few dozen photos like Ryan. It is just plain smart to be a shutter bug in the immigration process. Good Luck!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-21 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many times should we meet?	Go with what TBone says. Anyone who says "One (visit) and you're done" is giving out dangerous advice. Even at AOS, the USCIS Officer will likely review how many visits you made. Don't just do the bare minimum. Besides, making at least 2 visits let's you confirm your heart and hunch on the person. The encompassing process is important to consider. When you are at AOS interview, and see your entire file on the Officer's desk in front of you, you will be glad you made the extra efforts, and you may just save yourself a big heartache if your beneficiary turns out not who you think she is. Hey it happens all the time, so take the extra steps and trips to be sure she is the one. Good luck.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-21 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NEVADA DIVORCE(not a CA Resident)	You are implying that you are contemplating a fraudulent act and asking advice here for it. This will NOT go over well with the owner of this site. So don't do it here.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-27 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How did you decide on a K1?	WOW! I am kind of dreading reactions to my answer to this, but it is the honest truth. I did NOT want to get married first without knowing that he was going to be able to come into the States. I couldn't deal with the idea that I might get married to someone who had some weird, lurking, hidden issue (from me or himself), that might keep him from coming over. I couldn't risk investing that much to be shot down later. Maybe it's a form of self preservation. Hence- K-1 You sound like a sound, smart individual who protects their interests. Good decision!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-30 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How did you decide on a K1?	We went with K-1 so we could try living together for a few months to see if we liked each other! Smart move, having yet another checkpoint in this process just to confirm things between you.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-30 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Over all cost of fiancee visa	Not to mention attorney fees if you were to elect to retain one. Please mention that Atty's are really only needed for complex or controversial cases. Otherwise, just DIY with help from helpful VJ'ers. Just ignore the sarcastic and condescending bitter folks here. Cheers, and good luck!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-01 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Advice on assembling K-1 Visa packet	You sound like you got it all together and have assembled the BEST K1 application on VJ. Don't mind the haterz. You are doing GREAT! Keep in touch here, and let us know how things turn out.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-02 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ready to file our I-129F	Your package is more than enough! Noroc! Agreed. His package is the most awesome on VJ! Congratz!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-06 01:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Once issued a K1 Visa, How long it will expire?	close but not quite. 6 months to enter 90 days to marry NO LIMIT on filing AOS **Edited to add - while there is no limit on when you file AOS, doing so before your I-94 expires so that you remain in status is always the best option. You open yourself up to issues with ICE if you wait Never say no limit. There are limits to everything. Even the number of posts made by in one day on VJ. Enjoy yourself!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-17 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Complicated k1 process	Uh, no. You should definitely not mention the wedding. And don't provide any pictures from it either. You're just asking for a denial trouble. Fixxored. Good luck to the OP.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-17 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Emergency expedition of visa	You guys are a stitch......of course he can try, but sorry but I'd lay money on it that it wouldn't do anything. He may already have medical coverage and his fiance may not have the certifications to practice nursing here and of course you wouldn't want them to do anything outside of the regulations. To the OP: Yes you can try but based on your injuries (not all that atypical, serious yes, but not life threatening), I don't see what your fiancee could provide that you may already be having provided. You two can still love each other, just remotely until the process vets itself out. To the other bleeding hearts: I am only being realistic and do not like to give folks false hopes where there may be none to have. This case is not unique and if someone else has been successful, then I guess there is a slim hope. But again, I don't like to give false hopes.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-21 00:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Emergency expedition of visa	Sorry for your accident but glad you are alive. No you do not qualify for any expediting; only military that are being sent to the front lines do. You'll have to just wait out the process as normal. C'mon, give the guy some hope. He is laid up for 3 months with serious injuries, and his fiancee is a nurse. He might be able to benefit from her expedited presence at his bedside.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-20 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Total costs for k1 process	How much did you end up paying for everything? No doubt it's worth it, but I'm just curious. If you have to ask, you can't afford it!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-22 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can they flat out Deny K-1 ????	NO. YES. Huh? NO, they cannot deny you because you were married when you got involved, no one has ever been denied for that and it is not moral turpitude. They CAN deny you for not being eligible or not having a legitimate relationshp and they can use all sorts of reasons for that decision. "Not clearly eligible" is a common denial reason. I doubt they would do so. Care to rethink that? They can do whatever they want. Ever heard of the saying, "Ya cant fight city hall?" Know the meaning of that? Really,	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-03 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Toughest Countries to get approval from	If you have questions, read the respective Embassy Info & Embassy Review comments for answers about the various countries that you've mentioned. Itz EZ to just refer to a link what everyone ELSE is thinking. Wanted to know what YOUR thought process is on the matter. Guess there is not much to assess. Dont work too hard today.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-04 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Toughest Countries to get approval from	Count your comparative blessings. In Ecuador, one can practically count on being hosed. Tman, Si man, can you add a little more critical analysis to your superfluous comments? Specifically, how much harder it is to petition a beauty from Ecuador, in comparison to Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Russia, Philippines, Mexico, Etc. Thanks for adding some intelligence and real info here. Already so much sarcasm and condescension here.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-03 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hit a major snag... it may be over	OP, you are getting 17 "Great Answers" here, including advice to "sleep well." We advise you to get the counsel from a qualified attorney, and do it right.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-12 00:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	black ink or blue ink does it really matter??	what is sad about this whole thing is our government actually gives a rats @ss about it. honestly think about it, if its a original sig or not you still signed your name next to it, and if they give a ####### about color ima flip out. i havnt even submitted my petition yet and im fed up with it, reading all this ####### makes my head spin. ashame we have to put up with this garbage to be with our loved ones. freedom my #### we are slaves in this country if you ask me. i cant do nothing without asking for permission and paying money for permits etc. sorry for the steam lol , just fed up Word! So where IS the best place on earth to live? Some believe Australia. And I think they are free to sign in whatever color they please!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-15 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	black ink or blue ink does it really matter??	Lawyers like to sign original docs in Blue Ink. Maybe we should head for the hills and sign in Black, just to avoid being like the lawyers!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-15 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hi Everyone! New to this whole procedure and a bit nervous	This site is wonderful the amount of information it provides and the support of the members is priceless may you have good luck on your journey to your K1 visa Yes, the site can be very helpful. Just feel free to ignore the "know-it-alls" and the sarcastic 40K + posting team! Welcome, and enjoy YOUR journey!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-27 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what if my finacee is pregnant?	There is a chance that my fiancee may be pregnant. We still havent started the k1 process. right now she is back to her home country and we would really appreciate any advice u may have for us. Thank you for ur help It means that 2 glands were URGENTLY calling out to one another. Doesn't mean there is a bonafide relationship, just that coitus occurred wo/ advanced planning. Men and women have sex all the time, but it doesn't mean love is involved. Just sayin' But Congratz on bringing new life into the world as a result, and good luck in your VJ. Just follow the guides,and provide ample evidence of a love-based relationship. Really....	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-20 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Intent to marry letter	Hi Steve, Actually, you will need to do this letter twice, and you do need to include it in the package. The first letter of intent is to mail with the package. You need one from you and your fiance. Then, when you are going for your interview, you'll need some with a recent date on it to show that you two still intent on marrying. Make sure they are signed and dated. I wouldn't send my package without it if I were you. Getting a RFE for that would su** big time... And at my interview I was asked for the letters. So they'll actually be wanting that... Hope this helps! Good luck! It would suck big time to get an RFE (Fixxored) Yes, include the letter of intent to marry (NO NEED TO NOTARIZE IT, no matter how many "experts" here tell you to do so) in your packet. Then, when beneficiary goes to Embassy Consulate for interview, you will include the same letter, but with updated siggies and date, so print out 4 copies and save 2 for later. Most of all, enjoy yourself and your true love, in spite of this ridiculous bureaucratic nightmare process to be together. Edited by Hopp, 21 October 2010 - 12:08 PM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-21 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa--My responsibility	You do not have to explain why you did not complete the process. Good luck We did not see the OP as "explaining." Why try to shut down someone who is contributing something to the forum by making his story more complete AND more human? PLUS, he is VENTING, which typically makes humans feel better after we have been thru a taxing or trying experience. Try it sometime, you'll like it!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-10-19 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa fee increased	So you did not do your homework and see how much a foreign spouse would cost you? Yes, it is pricey. So if a petitioner does not have at least $5K USD cash in the bank on POE day, then (IMO), you are NOT ready to bring honey to USA, yet. Better to save more nickles and dimes first, and work 3 jobs.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-06-12 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age gap?	My wife is a bit older, but not by much and not in percentage terms. Joking aside, the question comes back to whether there is a suggestion of the purpose being primarily to obtain an immigration benefit. So local cultural norms come into question. I have never been to Brazil, the age gap with a Philippines petition would seem not unusual, with one say from the UK eyebrows would be raised.Well certainly any of my younger friends having an 18 yo GF would be accused of cradle snatching. So what! And anyone making such a statement, would first take a glance at the old fatass nagbag hagbag sitting next to them before expressing their jealousy of the mature man rocking the hot Brazilian eye candy. Let the haters hate, and just ignore 'em	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-28 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age gap?	Only 4 years and he is in his 50's! Life begins at 50, Boil. Didn't you get the memo? Please, don't discourage her. She has good taste going for a mature man who will treat her right. Edited by Hopp, 27 September 2010 - 08:14 PM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-09-27 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petition rejection	Just to know what to look out for: What are some reasons that a petition may be rejected? And after reading all these fine replies here, just WHAT are you most concerned about regarding the possibility of a rejection?	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-03 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just Beginning...Need my UK fiance' here yesterday.....	Once again, the Boiler nails it! And he is not a 40K poster (with all the credibility that carries!) };^\	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-05 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just Beginning...Need my UK fiance' here yesterday.....	Once again, the Boiler shows up with a brilliant insight. Why can't more VJ'ers be JUST LIKE HIM?! (especially 40K+ posters).	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-02 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Never "met in person" - disabled	I have no concerns about scams. We were friends for more than a year before the concept of romance between us even came up, and her initial hope was that I would/could emigrate to Indonesia. (she knew from the beginning I was disabled and at a low income) She thought that coming here would mean never seeing her family there again. It wasn't until I got her the information on visiting there as a US citizen (can even get VOA) that she realized we would be able to visit them as often as we wanted-and could afford. Video chats are great, sometimes feeling like we are sitting next to one another when we talk, but I certainly would prefer to meet in person. I am going to look into the possibility of sea travel. If such is possible, I don't care how many hoops I have to jump through to do it, I'll visit her there. Thanks again for everyone's offers of advice. Sounds like a SMASHING idea! Love on a boat can't be beat! They can even make TV shows about it! Why not arrange for her to get on the ship in a port, and begin your new life adventure from there! Good Luck. %^> Edited by Hopp, 07 November 2010 - 01:31 AM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-07 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Never "met in person" - disabled	Before risking paralysis by flying to Indonesia, I really think you should consider contacting a lawyer--a good one--to see if you could get the waiver approved. If you have medical evidence of the dangers associated with you flying, you might get it to work. If you don't get the waiver, you could always fly over if you want to take the risk. If you've already been engaged for a year, a bit longer might not be too bad! Good luck--I hope you can find a solution How about taking a cruise ship to a country where she can meet you. For example, for Filipina girls, the closest they can travel to the USA is Bermuda. I would cruise to Bermuda to see her triangle anytime. Anyways, just a thought. We really suggest you try meeting her in a 3rd country, rather than focus your efforts on NOT trying to see her. USCIS just does NOT take kindly to, nor do they authorize with any reasonable chance, a K1 or other Visa without first meeting in person. Good Luck! ?8^>	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-06 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally Approved	Congratz....You did it like NO ONE else here!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-08 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	plane tickets????	For VJ purposes they are accepted by USCIS and the Embassies/Consulates as evidence. That is why they are important to those of us going through the process. Your point is valid. And those alone do not a bona fide relationship prove. And neither does a pregnancy: Only that 2 glands were urgently calling out to one another.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-08 01:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Proof that number is my Gmail Account?	Hello. When i make a call from Gmail account to my fiance's cell, on his cellphone's record it appears as a number. Is there a way to show that that the number is my Gmail account?. Any feedback will be appreciated. Thanks. Look, if your phone log is always the same # hundreds of times, the Consulate Officer is clearly going to see that it is you. Also, print out a Screen Print in your account Profile with your real name and your Gmail info, including phone. That will be fine. But, make a portion of your calls from your residence and land line. Too many guys skimp out on getting professional phone records for USCIS purposes. Good Luck, you're the champ!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-08 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Letter of Intent	Probably a stupid question, but which service center do I address my letter of intent to for my filing of the I-129F if I'm the beneficiary? I'm sorry for all the dumb questions I've been asking lately. I want to make sure this goes off without a hitch. The only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask. Stand by for the immigration experts to give you the perfect advice.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-08 02:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 DENIED!! What next!?	FYI: Skype records mean NOTHING to the interviewer. This is because you cannot prove your identity by a user ID. They want records that can be verified. Be sure to have a Skype user name that is inclusive of your real name. If you don;t belive Skype is good enough for validation, then step it up and use a long distance service connected to your residence. It's not rocket science. Good luck and get going! Edited by Hopp, 29 August 2010 - 01:03 AM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-29 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 DENIED!! What next!?	OP, Sounds like you are a case for needing a good immigration Atty, so consider that. Re Phone Records: Guys, you really should have some. If you have to make a % of your calls at greater expense for the sake of getting phone records, then you MUST do this. If you can use SKYPE with your girl for FREE, then do that and DL the SKYPE phone records. When guys use a CHEAP phone card that gives you no phone records, then you are not giving yourself credit and evidence of your relationship. Pay up for awhile if ya have to and get those phone records! Good luck to all!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-08-28 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much is "Enough"?	Just in case other ppl see this, there are some high fraud consulates where taking too much evidence can be looked upon as overcompensating. This has caused some problems with individuals on VJ that I am personally aware of. I doubt this would be the case with the OP's consulate, however.. It's all a matter of good judgement, man. You can have many proofs, but just make them sensible, believable and applicable to one's case, yes? L:^/	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-06 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much is "Enough"?	Ask this question... What BAD happens if you bring it all and don't need it? Please do not expect someone here to tell you what to leave on the kitchen table. Wow, I love seeing common-sense, truth-laden answers around here, and not just condescension and sarcasm. This is good advice. "So what if you bring too much?" Better too much than too little. Go "loaded for bear." And, Go-Go Gadget! Good luck. ?;^/	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2010-11-05 20:48:00