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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShe Reject my Visa
QUOTE (SSB @ Oct 2 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Well I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but if you wanna be vindictive. Do NOT cancel the petition let it die its own natural death and NOBODY can file for here for a long period of time smile.gif

I like your thinking!!!! devil.gif good.gif

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Sorry, but this thinking is an irrational position and not based in fact. You can't "cancel" a petition once it has been approved by the USCIS. You can withdraw your affidavit of support and give the USCIS info on any misleading or deceit on behalf of your beneficiary. That way, she will have questions to answer at her next embassy interview. devil.gif

It is important for the petitioner to notify in writing the USCIS, NVC, USEM of exactly what happened so the man's slate is cleared in case he wants to file another petition. You don't just do nothing and end up screwing yourself.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-02 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShe Reject my Visa
QUOTE (raymaga @ Oct 2 2009, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sorry to hear this happened to you.

But, the problem I have with these kinds of posts (and there are MANY) is that you you are already worried about whether (and when) you can apply for a different person.

What ever happened to giving some time to getting past the current relationship and then when you're ready, getting involved with someone else? And WHY would you not try to meet someone in your own country to make things simpler on everyone?

I realize everyone here on VJ has married (or plans to marry) someone from a foreign country (including myself), but I certainly didn't plan it that way. I would much rather have met and married someone in my home country of Canada, but when I met my husband online, it was not a planned thing.

I just don't get it!!!


RAYnman,

Please don't be shocked or surprised about someone who gets "Jilted at the Embassy." Just know that it really sucks and hurts like hell.

One of the ways for a man to remedy the pain and loss of time and money invested, is to just move on and search online again for another woman. With foreign brides, it is much easier to do this and find the right one, than it is with american women.

Right away, then, the concern is about the USCIS immigration rules, whether or not a man will be able to petition another bride, file an IMBRA waiver, have a waiting period, etc. So if these feelings are foreign to you, then I am glad you did not have to experience them. Just know that some people do, and move right away to find another bride in search of the peace, love and happiness that we all desire.

To the OP: You don't have to wait a predetermined length of time to file another petition, or even file an IMBRA waiver. What you do is write a (short) explanation, one page or less, of exactly what happened and why your previous petition was not used, what she did, and that you are withdrawing your affidavit of support. SSend copies of the letter to the USCIS, NVC and USEM. And include the letter in your next visa petition with the language that you wish this letter of explanation TO BE CONSTRUED as a request for IMBRA waiver if such a waiver is necessary.

Sorry that she flaked out on you, dude. You are in good company. It happens to the best of us.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-02 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEasiest way to send money
I'm going to give you the best way to send weekly money to mahal bar none. PAYPAL.COM ATM DEBIT CARD. Can't be beat. Just try it.

Peace Out!

Edited by itzallgood, 03 October 2009 - 10:43 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-10-03 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing K-1 petition
QUOTE (thongd4me @ Oct 2 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Justine+David @ Oct 2 2009, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope, I beat you by a minute! wink.gif


I suppose you did, comparing your atomic clock to my sundial whistling.gif



You have a sundial?! All I have is a water clock. cray5ol.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-02 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa, and sending money to fiance~~~
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 28 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malarie @ Sep 28 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was my understanding that SENDING money to your foreign SO was not an issue, however, if you are RECEIVING money from your SO this could raise some eyebrows as it could look like the foreign SO is paying the USC $$ for the marriage (green card)



Your understanding was incomplete. It can hurt both ways. Do it, of course but don't think of it as evidence of a bonafide relationship.


I really don't understand your reasoning. We see sending money to the beneficiary AS part of a bonafide relationship. In the Phils, it is culturally appropriate for the American to send a little something on a regular basis to help his wife/fiancee and family there. If your family was starving in a 3rd world country and you didn't send them some money for rice, then such indifference would be evidence of a lack of love and care in the relationship. CO likes to see evidence ofongoing love and care, in cards, emails, chats, pics, and yes, some financial support, too. Cheers.
SuperDuper!Male02009-09-28 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresre-filling of k1.... now with k2....
QUOTE (k1/k2 @ Oct 11 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good day to all!!! i just want to ask people here who did re-file a k1... and now with k2...

pls. need help and advice.....

thank u......

helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif



We don't want personal details. Just give us some case factors, like why you are going the k2 route now. Some case factors from your first petition can interfere with the second one. Good Luck.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-12 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAGE DIFFERENCE
QUOTE (Kittyfang @ Oct 11 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Road 2 Peace Arch @ Oct 11 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Hmmm. I am currently not more than double my wifes age, but I was at one point! " laughing.gif

You're only as old as the women you hang with (your g/f or spouse) good.gif Recent government studies show men who are married to women with an age gap of at least 10 years tend to live longer and better than others without that gap ~ Federal Dept of Happiness for Men, Sept 08 eb0dfafc.gif


I remember that study. It also applies to married men living longer than single men. It's all the nagging, it's good for you boys. rofl.gif


Please, men divorce the american old nag hag bag BECAUSE she nagged. Nice thing about Pinays, is they are known for NOT nagging.

Nagging is a Death Knell for a relationship.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-11 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshave some concerns about the k1 visa
QUOTE (mstee @ Oct 11 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Filipina Lover @ Oct 11 2009, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No problem, last year I met the girl online in June, and visited her in September and no problem, but she changed her mind at the very end, so I found a new one, and this one I met in July and visited in August.

Nobody can say that you must know someone a certain amount of time or you don't really love them or it's not a real relationship. Online is where you meet now, how else will you meet and how else will you meet someone from another country, I think it's weird if you don't meet someone online and you don't marry someone from another country. We are the superior ones, the ones who love and marry foreigners over the internet. Long live interracial marriage ! good.gif


I met my Jamaican fiance on vacation in JAMAICA!


Remember, he has never tried Ganja. Not kidding. I Read a heartbreaking Jamaican post about it here not long ago.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-11 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshave some concerns about the k1 visa
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Oct 11 2009, 06:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amykathleen2005 @ Oct 11 2009, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Oct 11 2009, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You don't provide enough information to answer your questions. Is your fiancee from a high fraud country? Did you meet by chance on the internet, or did you select her from a number of potential candidates on a dating site? Are short relationships culturally acceptable in your fiancee's country?

How precisely did you meet, and what country is your fiancee in?


His second sentence states his fiance is from Columbia....


Gaah! I gotta stop posting before I finish my first cup of coffee in the morning! laughing.gif



Actually, try some Green Tea: will help promote brain cell growth! laughing.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-11 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife's mom coming over from Russia on a K-1 visa
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 12 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vad479 @ Oct 12 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks Gary. now, what's cbp stand for? immigration office?



Customs and Border Protection. Those are the guys she will deal with at JFK. They are NOT "immigration", USCIS is "immigration". They are basically border patrol officers who check documents and passports. The rules are made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who is the "parent corporation" of both. They follow DHS rules. Dammit, I have no neighbors of friends working for DHS directly. LOL USCIS only says there is nothing in there THEY need to admit her. There IS stuff in there they need for the AOS.



And if you read the fine print on a K1/K3 visa, it says the visa is a one-way entry to the US, and even then, it only gives you the privilege to speak to a CBP and request entry. He can turn anyone around and deny entry to US on his word alone. So if he personally needs to see your visa and DO NOT OPEN envelope, then he will only allow someone in with all the proper papers. And yes, people who tear open the envelope in flight have been turned back around and denied entry. It says in crazy big letters, DO NOT OPEN. Maybe you think they are just kidding, Gary. More power to ya!
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-12 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife's mom coming over from Russia on a K-1 visa
Well, OP, you can be working to notify the airport of her possibly lost Visa Envelope Packet. Your wife hopefully told the airplane staff to be on lookout for it in the aircraft.

The reality is, she will be turned back without her 'DO NOT OPEN' envelope.

You realize that people are turned back by merely opening the 'DO NOT OPEN' envelope. It is considered compromised and invalid if opened by someone other than CBP DHS staff at POE.

I hope you can do a hat trick and get her into your arms this time, but keep it real. Good luck.

Edited by itzallgood, 12 October 2009 - 02:02 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-10-12 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement ring during interview
If there is no ring, she may be questioned for proof of engagement. If you have no proof of engagement, they will keep digging. Party pics, gifts, relatives gathering in celebration, a sign at the party with your names on it? Just make sure you can offer them some other proof.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-14 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is Expert People.
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 21 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dawarig @ Oct 21 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi expert people I have question; what would happen if my fiancée get pregnant while she waiting her interview will that delay the process?
Appreciate smile.gif



It has no affect on HER visa. Doesn't delay, doesn't expedite. If the child is unborn it has no effect at all. If the child is born before her interview then it adds to your family size and since the child has claim to US citizenship you have to file a CRBA and get the child a US passport to come as the child will not be eligible for a visa (US citizens and persons with a cliam to US citizenship do not need US visas)

SOME consulates also require DNA tests of children, so that could be an added delay and expense, not sure if it applies to Kenya.



DNA tests: Always a good idea. 'Cause the man needs to know for sure!
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-21 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to get married on K-1
I am going to follow the 180 day rule to file AOS, after getting married on a K1. Folks who wait up to 2 years and fall out of status are foolish and are the type who are always looking for a shortcut in life that never pays off in the end. Thanks for the info, Peace.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-24 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to get married on K-1
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 24 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ezmiller @ Oct 24 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a Nolo guide to Fiance & Marriage Visas in which it says that even though you have 3 months on a K-1 Visa to get married, that it is wise to get married immediately. The reason the guide gives for this is that you need a marriage certificate in order to submit the adjustment of status forms and acquiring a marriage certificate can sometimes take up to three months.

I'm trying to get a sense of how true this is. Does it really take three months to get a marriage certificate? Is there a way to know for sure how long it will take? What happens if you don't get the marriage certificate by the end of the 90-day period? Do you have to file for an adjustment of status before the 90-day period of the K-1 visa is up, an what if you don't? Finally, I'm curious when people on this forum who may have gone through the process have typically been married within the 90-day period.

Thanks in advance for the help...



Not true at all. The requirement to comply with your obligations is to get married within 90 days of arrival. There is no requirement to file the adjustment of status within 90 days, though it is not a bad idea.


Getting a certified marriage certificate and how long it takes is dependant on where you live. We got married on a Friday evening and had the certified marriage certificate on Monday morning. Check with the issuing authoirties when you get the marriage lisence. If you are will to so a little "leg work" and hand deliver things or pick them up, you can usually get a marriage certificate very quickly. My adice...get several of them.


So what is the time limit requirement regarding filing the AOS for a K1 Visa after being married?

Edited by itzallgood, 24 October 2009 - 07:20 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-10-24 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it necessary get your I-129F packet reviewed by an attorney before submitting?
For most people, the atty just takes a big fee from you , copies papers that you can fill out , and atty just becomes a middle man that slows down your papers going to USCIS. Dump atty, and use the money for yourself and your girl. Cheers.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-01 02:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHONEY MOON
QUOTE (FEOUNO @ Nov 2 2009, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to you all

I got a question...Once in the USA with a K1 visa can I travel to Puerto Rico for my honey moon?

Thanks!

Feouno star_smile.gif



Going to a US territory is the same as going to another exotic state, like Hawaii. It's all in the same family. star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-02 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT. Please help.
Advanced Parole is free when you AOS. Sorry you did not sign up for it. Hope granny is ok.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-02 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Question
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Nov 7 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, pay close attention to any instructions you get from the consulate regarding this form. The DS-156 is filled out online, and the result is a custom generated PDF file containing a 2 dimensional barcode. Embedded in the barcode is ALL of the data you entered on the form. The consulates may enter data from the form into their computers by simply scanning the barcode.

Entering "N/A" into fields like questions 8 and 9 (other names used) could cause major problems with the background checks. Some consulates will have additional specific instructions. For instance, the consulate in HCM does not want you to enter ANYTHING for the country and province where the passport was issued - they want the name of the city only. They also specifically want you to leave questions 8 and 9 blank if you don't have any other names to enter. They specifically warn you NOT to enter "NONE" or "N/A".



Following instructions on a form: It's harder than it looks. blink.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-07 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Question
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SuperDuper!Male02009-11-07 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
QUOTE (boisestate @ Nov 8 2009, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've searched the forum and haven't found much information on this:

Since the K1 visa requires marriage in the US and re-entry would be difficult, if not impossible, prior to obtaining AP... where are people honeymooning? Most of the "cool" destinations are outside the US and thus ruled out. Anybody given thought to the US Virgin Islands?


Dude, do you have a limited imagination? You got some schooling coming! laughing.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-08 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy did fees go so high this year?
QUOTE (baron555 @ Nov 11 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some of us just don't make as much money as some of you with the snobby attitude about it want us to.

How long would it take you to save $1500? If it does take a real long time, then as stated (and nothing snooty meant) maybe this long distance relationship stuff is just not for you, at this time.


Does that mean we should not have our shot at love?

Immigration laws and regulations have no concern about your love or emotions. They shouldn't.


Thank you for making my earlier point: "Every middle-aged, divorced man would like to have a young loving mail-order bride, but not every man can afford the postage." innocent.gif

QUOTE (milimelo @ Nov 11 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paul-w @ Nov 11 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah, I had seen a couple of websites with updates showing the prices lower earlier this year, so that's why I thought it was so soon. Apparently those sites need to update themselves! smile.gif lol.

In all honesty, it's just not that easy to save/put down the cash. It's fine for living wise and everything but some of us don't have the extra money to save up quickly enough to get our love here. It's not impossible to save, just hard with every other piled on bills. - Some of us just don't make as much money as some of you with the snobby attitude about it want us to.

Does that mean we should not have our shot at love?

Let's be honest. Immigration laws and fees are complete BS. When you have the millions upon millions of hispanic illegals (and yes, i know there are others too) in this country, it's a damn shame that such a burden is put onto those who want to do things the proper way. It should be nothing more than a simple background check and then boom you're in. None of this other red-tape BS.

My fiancee and I will get there soon enough and will be filing the initial I-129F in the next month or so, but doesn't mean we don't have to like the process as I'm sure many of you don't like the process either. We do what we have to do I suppose and we will continue to do so because we love each other and want to be together. In the end that's all that matters.


Go the CR-1 visa way and you'll cut down on cost AND get the GC right away.


The cheapest and quickest way sometimes is neither, in the end.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-11 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy did fees go so high this year?
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Nov 10 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Firstly, K1 is the most expensive way to go. The CR-1 visa is much cheaper (total cost may be closer to 60%), and will allow your then spouse to work immediately upon arrival, rather than having to wait for several months without earning.

I think the fees were increased in 2007, but I am not sure if anything got better, I didn't come into the immigration "scene" until 2009 - and most of the active posters are just like me - it's hard to compare.


If you still want to go the K1 route, the big hits can come far away from each other - $455 at the beginning, and then it could be more than a year later to pay AOS, which is $1010. These don't include moving costs, medical exam costs, visa costs, wedding costs, air fare, postage or other documentation acquisition fees.

CR-1 costs $355 for the I130 application and then about 5 to 6 months later 70 and 400 to NVC. The medical exam costs and postage and moving will stay the same, but it's a savings of $700 or so, I think.



But if someone really needs to pinch pennies and put a price tag on love, then they should just get a local spouse on their own home turf. Being pressured to get married after being with each other for a total of 60 actual days or less in his or her country, (after counting up all the visit days, which may really be closer to 4 weeks total for most folks), then 18 months later find out that things are not going to work out so then its divorce time.... Well, you get the pic. Not a good deal financially,

Having up to 90 days to decide to get married by living together is a great confirmation step for many of us. So while the CR1 costs less initially, it may not in the long run. I like the old saying, "Every middle-aged divorced man would like to have a mail-order bride, but not all can afford the postage."

The petitioner should have several thousand cash in the bank on the day that beneficiary lands at the airport. If not, then the decision to bring her here should be looked at again. Pinching pennies is no way to start a new love and life with someone. I do respect your opinion, though, Cheers.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-10 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Letter of Intent - Notarized
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Nov 14 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm going to swim against the current here, and say that we DID have our letters notarized, but not for the purpose of proving the signature was authentic. We had them notarized at the US Citizen Services unit of the consulate in Vietnam as proof positive that we had actually met. There's no way USCIS could deny any evidence of our meeting if we had the signature of a US government witness. smile.gif

BTW, our letters were dated twice - I entered the date when I typed them up, knowing which day we would be going to the consulate, and the consular officer who notarized them also dated them.



Good going. Passport stamps/scans at POE's, Plane Tickets, Hotel Receipts, Dam Hoi Pics are pretty sketchy evidence of having met. The Notarized letters of intent will put you over the top, and win over the HCMC CO's fo' sho'! mellow.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-14 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Letter of Intent - Notarized
QUOTE (Inky @ Nov 2 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Notarizing things can cost a lot of money, My husband and I have never had anythign notarized during the whole process, not for the k-1 and not for the AOS, we always just use original signatures in blue ink.


You are so astute to mention the blue ink. Lawyers always sign original documents in blue ink to readily distinguish them from copies. You get a star for this one! star_smile.gif
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-02 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Letter of Intent - Notarized
QUOTE (Bobby_K1 @ Nov 2 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I talked to one lawyer today about the K1 to get a consultation. She told me that it was a really good idea to get the Fiance Letters of Intent notarized by both parties.

I haven't looked at the threads enough, but I have not seen a lot of mention of this on VJ (perhaps I am wrong).
Have people in the past had the Fiance Letters of Intent notarized?

How important is notarization for each letter from each party?



Notarization in this instance is needless overkill. Use your energy and money to build up your evidence of bonafide relationship. Cheers.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-02 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA "APPROVED" AFTER FRAUD INTERVIEW BUT VERY UPSET WITH CO
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 13 2009, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
frankly speaking, I think the co was emphasizing that you two were so much different especially when it comes to status in life. They are so used to seeing Filipinas marrying older men, or Filipinas from barrios marrying Americans. In short, for them, all Filipinas marrying Americans are just seeking better lives. So your case probably made them so curious.
When I was interviewed, the mean woman co asked me repeatedly how I could afford to go to the US so many times when she can't even do that.



Excellent insight here. I was thinking in similiar terms. Here you have a local "power-elite" Pinay, who is free to come to US on a tourist visa whenever she wants blink.gif (I've never heard of this happening so I am very impressed.) Yes, the fact that the man is not at least 10 years older than she is atypical laughing.gif I thank her for being so open about her experience regarding the stokes interview process, and how they roll out the fat woman to put the pressure on with the "mad dogging" stares! shocked.gif It seems to me they were saying, "Are you sure this is what you want? and just trying to protect her. Good luck in Stockton! unsure.gif

Edited by Hopp, 13 November 2009 - 08:39 AM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-11-13 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA "APPROVED" AFTER FRAUD INTERVIEW BUT VERY UPSET WITH CO
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Nov 12 2009, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are far worse places in California than Stockton. The economy is bad - unemployment of 15%, and the 4th highest foreclosure rate in the US. On the upside, there's no shortage of cheap homes available! good.gif


Let's just be clear if this is a good thing in terms of owning real estate. You've heard of "Location, Location, Location." Also, bear in mind the old adage" "I would rather have a bad house in a good neighborhood, than have a good house in a bad neighborhood."

Letz just hope the Bloods and Crips don't make it their hangout.

Also, you don't want to be in a neighborhood that has a lot of foreclosures. Yes, the properties are cheap for a reason: The neighborhoods hit hardest by foreclosures are typically the last to recover in terms of price. Stockton is not as bad as you make it out to be. Any area in the country can be nice. Life is what YOU make it.


Peace and good luck.

Edited by Hopp, 13 November 2009 - 12:02 AM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-11-12 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I have a criminal record?
It's a real dilemma for the OP. On one hand, honesty is the best policy, but then you don't want to incriminate yourself needlessly. Like the Jamaican VJ'r who answered yes to smoking pot once, and now he is facing a 10 year ban. Sometimes it is possible to be too honest, and shoot yourself in the foot. If an offense is NOT on your official record, I see no reason to mention it. Let the past be buried, if it need not be dug up! Good luck.
SuperDuper!Male02009-10-31 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I have a criminal record?
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Oct 30 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Advice from others may differ, but I believe that there's a chance that the consulate (or any other authorities during any step of the process) could contact your former employer, or find out somehow... a remote chance, but you do not want to risk being caught in any lie or evasion of the truth.

I highly recommend that you spend a little money (quite reasonable) for an e-mail consultation with this law firm: http://www.fosterquan.com

They will advise you on the proper way in which to proceed. You can ask them your question just as you have posed it here.

Again, I would take no chances.


Tbone, I shudder to think what the ecuadorian consulate does to folks they catch lyin' ! innocent.gif unsure.gif

SuperDuper!Male02009-10-31 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help with my evidence PLZ!
QUOTE (Dakine @ Nov 16 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One of the most common reasons for denial with K1s is "Lack of a bonafide relationship". Been there, done that. Attending the interview or making more than one trip are both evidence of the presence of the couple having a bonafide relationship.
You may even get lucky as a friend of mine did. The CO was a college fraternity brother. SLAM DUNK!!!!



Yes, but to imply that it is vital for the man to attend USEM is not accurate, when you look at the reality and comparison of Consulates where it really IS crucial for the man to be in attendance at embassy interview. Loving pics, emails, chats, texts, gifts to girl and family, phone bills, and other consistent evidence of a genuine relationship, proof of meeting her are more than enough. Just look at the high passage rate out of USEM, and most woman go to the interview alone. Case closed.

ps, Watch out for that buddy-buddy, good 'ol boy, wink-wink visa approval experience. I would not go around talking about that. unsure.gif

Cheers.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-16 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help with my evidence PLZ!
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Nov 16 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hopp @ Nov 15 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dakine @ Nov 15 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go to the interview. Doing so is a BIG plus if you've only made one trip.



I disagree. THe petitioner going to the USEM interview does not make a significant difference. The CO will not even let you into the interview room. Maybe he will believe you are outside if Pinay has his passport to show. Its better for this petitioner to make a 2nd trip and bolster up his lacking evidence instead. Peace.



What??? VERY BAD INFO! Its up to the CO whether he let's the petitioner into the interview or not. It is usually allowed at the Manila consulate.

I attended my fiancee's interview and yes it made a huge difference that I was there. They did not ask for ANY proof of an ongoing relationship. No emails, no letters, no chat logs, no phone calls, nothing.

No, going to the interview is actully a much better idea than making a second trip to "bolster evidence".



Dude, your drama is the bad info here. My friend was not allowed into the interview room, but was seen with his Pinay at the pre-screening. And you are wrong when you say that it makes a huge difference because 90% of Pinays do the interview without their man there.

It makes a huge difference in countries like Vietnam, Ecuador, Columbia, India, Pakistan, etc. In fact, from reading what those couples go thru, it is a requirement that the petitioner be present if the beneficiary is to get a visa.

If Kano has all the basic paperwork, and evidence of genuine relationship, has a solid job, and Pinay has all the documents well organized, then getting the visa approved out of Manila is pretty assured WITHOUT the man's presence on interview day.

Why I say for the man to make a second trip prior to interview is that the CO usually asks Pinay "How many times did he visit you?" So that 2nd or 3rd visit makes you look good.

Trying to time flying home with your prize is stressful and expensive. There may be a glitch, and visa might be delayed. The Consulate specifically advises NOT to make travel arrangements prior to the visa being issued.Why not use all that vacation time and money to show your girl around her new community and country?

All Pinays can get on the plane in Manila, and meet her man in LAX, and then they can fly the rest of the way home if he lives somewhere else.

To each his own. If the man wants to be present at interview at USEM, great. If man thinks it helped get approved, great. But to say it really helps or is necessary is not born out of the fact that the vast majority of ladies get approved for visa WITHOUT her man there.

Take a chill, and thanks for your input. Peace.

Edited by Hopp, 16 November 2009 - 12:45 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-11-16 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help with my evidence PLZ!
QUOTE (Dakine @ Nov 15 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hopp @ Nov 15 2009, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dakine @ Nov 15 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go to the interview. Doing so is a BIG plus if you've only made one trip.



I disagree. THe petitioner going to the USEM interview does not make a significant difference. The CO will not even let you into the interview room. Maybe he will believe you are outside if Pinay has his passport to show. Its better for this petitioner to make a 2nd trip and bolster up his lacking evidence instead. Peace.

Attending the interview IS a second trip and the COs at USEM let the petition attend most of the time.

Few people have regretted attending the interview. Many [like me] are still kicking themselves in the puwit for not having attended.

"I actually can't afford to back if I'm going to be bringing her here."

No money, no honey!


Im referring to a 2nd trip prior to the USEM interview. Many men like the idea of going to the interview, and flying home with their prize. But the potential lies in an AP or RFE result, and the man has to fly home alone, and come back again for her.

Its a personal preference, but the fact is, at the Manila Embassy, the man's presence there is not needed, unless there are sketchy areas in the evidence of a bonafide relationship. By making a 2nd trip, letz say about the time before getting a NOA2, then it actually gives more evidence of a real relationship in the CO's eyes. Plus, why not save the time off from work and money used during a trip to the embassy for when Pinay comes home. Peace.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-15 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help with my evidence PLZ!
QUOTE (Dakine @ Nov 15 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go to the interview. Doing so is a BIG plus if you've only made one trip.



I disagree. THe petitioner going to the USEM interview does not make a significant difference. The CO will not even let you into the interview room. Maybe he will believe you are outside if Pinay has his passport to show. Its better for this petitioner to make a 2nd trip and bolster up his lacking evidence instead. Peace.
SuperDuper!Male02009-11-15 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures6 months wait after a divorce
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 22 2009, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hopp @ Nov 22 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, seems like things are just dog-eat-dog in today's world!



People's lives, proper expectations and future happiness is at stake. As such, "I think" is not appropriate. Best to wait for definitive advice. Without seeing the actual divorce decree an having a clear understanding of its meaning, you cannot give a definite answer.



I gave a definite answer. You must be thinking of someone else. And the issue was, "Not what one says, but how he says it". We don't have to take people to task if they give a wrong or opinionated answer. We don't have to brow beat. But if a sledgehammer is the only tool in the toolbox, then that is what will be used.


SuperDuper!Male02009-11-23 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures6 months wait after a divorce
Wow, seems like things are just dog-eat-dog in today's world!


SuperDuper!Male02009-11-23 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures6 months wait after a divorce
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Nov 22 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Guitarlo @ Nov 22 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it matters what State you file from...
You think, or you know? Unless you know, please avoid speculating. OP, wait to hear from someone who actually knows.



No need to take people to task here, please.

OP, When a visa petition is filed, you must include "Intent to Marry" signed statements. You can't make these statements unless both parties are currently legally able to marry. You will just have to wait til the signatures are on that divorce decree. Why would you want to jump the gun and put the petition on shaky ground at square one?

A shortcut loophole to avoid the 6 month waiting period will not pay off down the road, and it wont help you sleep better either worrying about it.

Relax, and enjoy the journey. Good things come to those who wait (and do things right the first time).

Good luck and best wishes in your upcoming VJ. star_smile.gif

Edited by Hopp, 22 November 2009 - 10:51 PM.

SuperDuper!Male02009-11-22 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Petition Approved, but we have 2 more weeks
QUOTE (thongd4me @ Oct 15 2009, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Oct 14 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Note that the NOA2 was not requested by the embassy at all last time I went through. The only thing you needed the NOA2 for was to get the police certificate in Bangkok, and then you only needed a copy.


Thanks Ray for the 2 replies; I often saw notes about the Police Certificate but didn't realize
the NOA2 certificate was required for that. I'll check the Thailand portal for recent interviewees
for the recent checklist as well as the consulate reporting area.

Your copy of the employment letter will suffice.
I think you can use anything that indicates she will have interview to get the police cert. In our case we didnt need anything at all but people here on V J have reported they needed something.
Cases sent by NVC to BKK first go to the consulate section not directly to the embassy section. This is why the embassy at times reports they do not have the case when people are sure it should be in Thailand. It is also the reason for a delay in the embassies reaction to cases. It takes 3 days to a week just to transfer cases.
When you know your NVC case number contact the consulate section. It is directly across the street from the embassy in the bottom of the high rise. Contact the duty officer. I did this by email.Keep in mind the consulate section will not answer questions about the actual visa process.
Your interview will be schedualed only after the P 3 is at the embassy section. You can check the current interview schedual by finding it on their web site. The embassy sees about 700 cases per month. Many of those are not immigration based but still require the officers time. This is why it can take 30 to 60 days to get an interview date. There was one case reported here on V J that they said took only 2 weeks to get the interview. When you see the interview schedual you will see how unusual that must have been.
If you want to call the embassy about visa related matters it is best to go to a Thai post office & buy pin number which allows a certian number of calls. This gets you past the canned answers & delays.
NingFemaleThailand2009-10-15 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (davidked @ Oct 20 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I did a search but didn't find an answer. I apologize if this is something easily knowable.

I am lucky that I have a very good salary and I will have no problems with any qualifications regarding income amounts. However, I have few assets (basically some money in the bank and that is it). Also, I have only been employed at my current job for 3 months (was a consultant at same place the prior 3 months but not an employee).

Will either of these 2 issues cause me any problems? If so, what is the best way to address them?

Thanks!

David

Assets are secondary to income & if your income is that substancial you wont need to have them considered.
Your employment should be no problem especially since it will be months until it comes into actual consideration. You will need a letter from the employer indicating your current status & something about the future of your job there.
NingFemaleThailand2009-10-19 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, Qualification for Affidavid of Support
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Nov 1 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bangkok consulate does not accept cosponsors for K-1 visa petitions. As things are you do not have much of a chance of your fiancée receiving the visa. You could get a new job that would meet the requirements. My wife also recommends getting married and petitioning for CR-1 visa which can have a co-sponsor.

In two cases I know of BKK did allow the use of close family members as co-sponsors in K 1 cases. I helped those people write a letter of explanation to attach to the 134. Both of them were approved & they are in the USA now.
NingFemaleThailand2009-11-01 11:45:00