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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding K-1 packet and legal name change
QUOTE (Mike and Atitaya @ Aug 11 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ Aug 10 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To add to this conversation, I was able to go to the local Wat and a monk translated a document for me. It had the official stamp and all. Gave them a $20 donation.


Thank you all for your responses. I have the document regarding my partner's name change scanned on my computer. There are 3 Wats located nearby, so I plan to go and see if I can get this documented translated by a local Thai person (monk, etc..). I will ask about getting the document stamped to show the translation is legitimate, correct? Wow I did not even consider this option...thank you!

Mike

The USCIS format is depicted above. If you can find the need for the stamp then you need to do whatever it takes to get a stamp on the document. There is no official stamp.
The idea of have a monk from a Wat do the translation is fine but makes no difference who does the translation in the end as long as they are qualified.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-11 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding K-1 packet and legal name change
QUOTE (Mike and Atitaya @ Aug 11 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

My partner and I are finishing up our K-1 visa packet to do list and I wanted to make sure we have everything. One more somewhat obscure question. My partner legally changed her first name and has the legal document in Thai. Do we need to send this in with the I-129F packet and if so, I assume we need to have the document translated into English, correct? Any input regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

Now I would like to go over our packet to make sure it is 100%.

She will be sending me via FedEx (I am having her send me one extra original copy of everything just in case):
5 orginals of G-325A form with original signatures/dates.
2 original letters of intent to marry with original sig/date
2 passport photos
translated document regarding legal name change (if necessary)

I will send in
• Payment in the amount of $455
• I-129F
• 4 copies G-325A and passport style photo (Michael)
• 4 copies G-325A and passport style photo (Atitaya)
• Birth Certificate/US passport (Michael)
• Letter of Intent to Marry (Michael & Atitaya)
• Proof of having met in the past two years
• Proof of ongoing relationship
* Translated document regarding legal name change (if necessary)

In regards to G-325A form I told her to write in "I was a fulltime student and was not employed prior to May, 2007" so that the past 5 years of work experience (or lack thereof) are documented. We both put an X in the other (specify) box regarding nature of application and wrote in "I-129F". Her signature is basically her printing her name...I hope that is OK because it will look the same when she prints and signs her name.

On the I-129F form and G-325A form where it asks for "other names used" does she write in only her changed first name or should we write in her changed first name with surname?

Thank you all for any input and thanks to everyone who created this site. This is such a great resource and I will be updating out timeline once we get the 1st step in the mail. Hopefully I can help people too in the future.

Kind regards,
Mike

The following is the criteria from USCIS. There is no requirement for a stamp for example. Anyone meeting the criteria is considered to be " certified ".
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-10 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother G-325A question, Do I need a translation?
QUOTE (bigkeeser @ Aug 16 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The more and more I deal with these forms, the more questions I have, haha.

This is about the 5 years of employment history for my fiancee. She's German and we will be writing down one of her schools to cover the 5 year requirement. The name of the school is totally German, and someone who doesn't know any German would have not a clue what it says.

So... Do I need a certified translation for this? It's just the name of the school, I will list her occupation as "student".


The translation only needs to be done by someone competent to do so. That can be you for example. I would just write the name in English on the form.
If you decide you need a seperate translation attach a page with the following:
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-15 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslack of ducoment
quote name='jane_vcdo' date='Aug 16 2009, 09:03 AM' post='3219444']
QUOTE (jane_vcdo @ Aug 15 2009, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wasnt given a visa after the interview for K-1 because the police clearance i had submitted was invalid. After i can secure the asked ducoment and hand it over to the to the embassy, will an interview be scheduled again. Any info what would be next?
Ill appreciate your reply. Thank you


Thank you for all your reply. Its highly appreciated.
For more detail. Im staying in Thailand but a Filipino citizen, I need to get Police Clearance from the Philippines. In the Philippines we have Police Clearance and NBI(national bureau of investigation) certificate. Since the checklist mentioned about Police Clearance i get Police clearance. During inteview, the consul said the official certificate is NBI.
I was given paper instructions how to secure it and advice to come back on certain days of the week if the said document is already available.
I'm hoping to get the visa soon and be with my Love.

What would be next? Your kidding.
Next would be to include the " details" so you could recieve a usable answer. The embassy already answered your question in its instruction with the interview.

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-15 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslack of ducoment
QUOTE (jane_vcdo @ Aug 15 2009, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wasnt given a visa after the interview for K-1 because the police clearance i had submitted was invalid. After i can secure the asked ducoment and hand it over to the to the embassy, will an interview be scheduled again. Any info what would be next?
Ill appreciate your reply. Thank you.

It doesnt look like there is any doubt that you were interviewed. You should be able to obtain the police report & return it to complete the requirements. Once that is done they will take your passport & have you return 3 days later for it with the visa in it. This must be done as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns it would be a good idea to call them directly. Sometimes it can be difficult to get thru to a human. If that is the case buy a pin number at any Thai post office & you will be able to call a direct line.
How old was the police report? There have been many posts here about how long they are good for.
Did you pay the visa fee?
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-15 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 19 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey i had my wife death certificate in urdu from pakistan and i did my own translation in the word processor and i got it notorized in wal mart and it was accepted by immigration. i had no problem with that and my wife yesterday showed in the manila embassy in interview and they accepted it, u can try doing it yourself and notorized it by someone and give it to the embassy and see what happen or wait till some one in VJ can give u better advice, abby n sheryl

There is no need or requirement to have the document notorised. A notory simply verifies the signature of the person signing the document not the content of the document.
The translation can be done by anyone qualified to do so. That qualification is that the person has the ability to translate the document correctly. Do not read something into this that isnt needed.

Below is an accepted method that has been used many times.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
They are not giving her a hard time. She must comply with the normal requirement. This should not be difficult in Taiwan due to the amount of English speaking people. I would think there are many translation services there as well. Google Taiwan English translation services & check.

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-19 00:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI CALLED VSC TODAY... NOT SURE IF THIS MEANS ANYTHING
QUOTE (Jauque @ Aug 20 2009, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ning @ Aug 19 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here on V J there has been only one person that I have seen that got any usable assistance from a politician.


Hmm...

Contacting your congressman/senator has helped a lot of people here on VJ, however since you already have a service request I'd save the congressman card for if you don't hear back in the next 30 days.

Good luck! good.gif

If you believe a politician will help dont wait another minute. Waitng is what caused you to post on V J.
They all have a staff member employed to placate people that ask for help. That staff member calls UCIS or NVC & speaks to a staff member employed to speak to the other staff member.
Do it now. Why wait 30 days? There is no such thing as a card to play. These politicians work for you full time. When you call demand to speak to an elected politician. That wont happen.
Please take the time to let us know the outcome. No one wants you to succeed more than I do when it comes to using these politicians.
Every V J member that has posted has indicated the politician had no impact on the outcome of the case other than one from Hawaii. The info they got was exactly what they already had or could have gotten themselves.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-20 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI CALLED VSC TODAY... NOT SURE IF THIS MEANS ANYTHING
QUOTE (Shad and Dani @ Aug 20 2009, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's more than I got from them. At least there is a time period and not a date posted for the processing time now. Contact your Congressman and Senator ASAP! smile.gif

When you contact your Congressman or Senator you will only find out how little they actually do & raise the frustration bar. These are the same people that have not done anything since 1952 to reform the immigration laws. The same ones you see now working on health care. The same people watching Madoff at work.
If you decide to contact them use their web site to find the form, send that in, wait 3 weeks to get responce. Then another 30 days to recieve responce about your case. That responce will be exactly the same info you now have.
Here on V J there has been only one person that I have seen that got any usable assistance from a politician.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-19 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's income requirement when filed for fiancee?
QUOTE (hkgaur @ Aug 25 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ning @ Aug 24 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hkgaur @ Aug 25 2009, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tristan Trung le @ Aug 24 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anybody know what's the income requirement when I live Houston Texas and want filed a fiancee case for my fiancee who live in Vietnam..I've reading the forum but dont know what's the income requirement..Thanks in advance


You must make 125% of the below.

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline

1 person household-$10,830
2 person household -$14,570
3 person household -$18,310
4 person household-$22,050
5 person household-$25,790
6 person household-$29,530
7 person -household$33,270
8 person household -$37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

Hi!

Good luck to you on your forthcoming Visa journey!

I think these numbers are for active duty military. The way I read the poverty levels its $18, 212.00 for 2 people.


Oops! You're right! It 'is' the active duty military guideline! Thanks for the much appreciated correction. smile.gif Take care and thank God there's the Right' info being given to 'cover' other's mistakes. smile.gif

Your answer is correct if it is read & understood correctly. 125 % of 14,570 is 18,212.00 .

NingFemaleThailand2009-08-24 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's income requirement when filed for fiancee?
QUOTE (hkgaur @ Aug 25 2009, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tristan Trung le @ Aug 24 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anybody know what's the income requirement when I live Houston Texas and want filed a fiancee case for my fiancee who live in Vietnam..I've reading the forum but dont know what's the income requirement..Thanks in advance


You must make 125% of the below.

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline

1 person household-$10,830
2 person household -$14,570
3 person household -$18,310
4 person household-$22,050
5 person household-$25,790
6 person household-$29,530
7 person -household$33,270
8 person household -$37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

Hi!

Good luck to you on your forthcoming Visa journey!

I think these numbers are for active duty military. The way I read the poverty levels its $18, 212.00 for 2 people.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-24 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I get NOA2
QUOTE (joeyandobie @ Aug 27 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I am new for this site. My name is Wikie. I've been waiting for NOA2 for almost 144 days. Im so worried!! It has been too long.


This is my timeline

Sent I129F 4/01/09
Reciept NOA1 4/06/09
Now im waiting for NOA2

When will I get my NOA2?? Does it take this long for Vermont Service Center?

Thank you for the comment!

Good luck for the visa -=) star_smile.gif

The cases you see are thought to be about 2 % of the total cases ( 2.5 million ) USCIS has to work on.
Yes it takes this long & it will be longer. One post today indicates he waited 7 months. My case was much longer. Yours will be what ever it takes due to case load & luck of the draw.
Find in the guides what a former officer says about how it is done. Find in the timelines cases similar to yours. I found the timelines to be accurate in general.
The only person that can tell you when you will get the NOA 2 is the officer that has your case. If it is in front of an officer at this time.
NingFemaleThailand2009-08-27 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling Fee - paying at time of interview and not with I-129F petition?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 31 2009, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hayati @ Jul 30 2009, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear All,

We are in the process of completing our I-129F form... gathering necessary documents, checking it over and over and over again to ensure there are no mistakes, etc. before we ship our package from Cairo, Egypt to Vermont.

The instruction of the I-129F states that we must pay the filing fee from a US bank account. I am currently living and working in Egypt, have been for over a year, and my paycheck is directly deposited into an Egyptian bank account. My US accounts have no funds, etc. The instructions said to contact the Consulate if the form was being filed from overseas (aka, we're not in the US and we're mailing the form to Vermont from Egypt...) for more information on the filing fee. I emailed the Consular and they told me that the filing fee could be paid at the time of the interview in Egypt.

Has anyone done this before??? I'm nervous! Paying the filing fee at the Consular at the time of the interview would be great (and I would feel much safer than mailing the payment from Egypt... it might never make it!), but will USCIS still process the application like normal or will they set it aside without payment??? I would HAAAAAAATEEEEEE to send in the package and wait and wait and wait to only find out that the process will be delayed because of no payment! It just seems strange that they would process the file like normal without payment?

Thoughts?

I don't think I have seen this in the guides....?


The consulate is referring to the visa application fee which is different than the petitions fee... the visa fee is paid to the consulate at interview time

True . the visa fee is 131 $ thats what he will have to pay it at CIB bank in Egypt . but the visa application fee is 455$ which you have to send the payment to USCIS .
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2009-07-31 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling Fee - paying at time of interview and not with I-129F petition?
QUOTE (hayati @ Jul 30 2009, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear All,

We are in the process of completing our I-129F form... gathering necessary documents, checking it over and over and over again to ensure there are no mistakes, etc. before we ship our package from Cairo, Egypt to Vermont.

The instruction of the I-129F states that we must pay the filing fee from a US bank account. I am currently living and working in Egypt, have been for over a year, and my paycheck is directly deposited into an Egyptian bank account. My US accounts have no funds, etc. The instructions said to contact the Consulate if the form was being filed from overseas (aka, we're not in the US and we're mailing the form to Vermont from Egypt...) for more information on the filing fee. I emailed the Consular and they told me that the filing fee could be paid at the time of the interview in Egypt.

Has anyone done this before??? I'm nervous! Paying the filing fee at the Consular at the time of the interview would be great (and I would feel much safer than mailing the payment from Egypt... it might never make it!), but will USCIS still process the application like normal or will they set it aside without payment??? I would HAAAAAAATEEEEEE to send in the package and wait and wait and wait to only find out that the process will be delayed because of no payment! It just seems strange that they would process the file like normal without payment?

Thoughts?

I don't think I have seen this in the guides....?

It does not make any sense .
If you will send the petition without payment they will deny the petition .
can not you ask anyone of your relatives to send the payment to USCIS for you ?!!!
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2009-07-31 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNSEERS
QUOTE (JERIII @ Aug 22 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MARM @ Aug 22 2009, 02:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, first, sorry in advance if this is the wrong section for this topic....I don't know where it actually belongs

A member of this forum informed me that at my fiance's POE, he will have to register with NSEERS (link here: http://www.ice.gov/p...alregistration/) because he is a Pakistani citizen entering the USA so this registration is mandatory for him.

But now that I have looked into the information given on the ICE website, I am reading it as NSEERS is only mandatory for non-immigrants who are going to stay in the USA temporarily....so this DOES NOT apply to my fiance since he will be entering on a K-1 with the intention to stay in the USA permanently after we get married, correct?

helpsmilie.gif


I do not know whether he will have to do NSEERS registration, but I think your reasoning is not quite right. NSEERS registration is required for certain people entering the US on non-immigrant visas. The K1 is a non-immigrant visa. I don't think it matters that he intends to adjust status and remain.


The K-1 is not classified as a non-immigrant visa according to the US Embassy in London, the embassy processing my fiance's K-1.

Also, ICE states:
"There are two categories of U.S. visas for foreign nationals entering the country. Immigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live permanently in the United States, while nonimmigrant visas are for foreign nationals wishing to enter the U.S. on a temporary basis K-1 is not for entry to the USA on a temporary basis, it is dual intent visa: to marry the USC and live permanently in the USA ? whether for tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, study or other, similar reasons.

Those who fall under the second category ? nonimmigrants ? must also adhere to the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) also known as Special Registration, put in place after September 11, 2001, to keep track of those entering and leaving our country in order to safeguard U.S. citizens and America?s borders."

http://www.ice.gov/p...alregistration/

Edited by MARM, 22 August 2009 - 12:15 PM.

MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-08-22 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNSEERS
QUOTE (belinda63 @ Aug 22 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As far as i know he will not have to register. Do make note that he is required to provide an AR-11 change of address within 10 days of moving if he moves. This is how they keep track of the immigrants.


Thanks for the info!
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-08-22 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNSEERS
OK, first, sorry in advance if this is the wrong section for this topic....I don't know where it actually belongs

A member of this forum informed me that at my fiance's POE, he will have to register with NSEERS (link here: http://www.ice.gov/p...alregistration/) because he is a Pakistani citizen entering the USA so this registration is mandatory for him.

But now that I have looked into the information given on the ICE website, I am reading it as NSEERS is only mandatory for non-immigrants who are going to stay in the USA temporarily....so this DOES NOT apply to my fiance since he will be entering on a K-1 with the intention to stay in the USA permanently after we get married, correct?

helpsmilie.gif
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-08-22 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs. K3 in Pakistan
CR-1.

Don't go by the processing times, they do vary. And with a K-1 and a K-3 you will have to adjust status (means a lot more paperwork and waiting for....EAD/AP/AOS) once in the USA, so it is best to go the CR-1 route (generally the wait times are not much different than the K-3 route for Pakistan) and it costs less and you get a green card as soon as you enter in the US, no more paper work until time to lift conditions...

guides6ly.gif
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2009-08-17 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe've got our approval!received by mail yesterday..
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2009-07-30 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!! I'm knocked up!!! Just recieved NOA1
God i hate people who act like theyre 5 and spend their time writing comments that arent helpfl..or funny. I can just imagine them sat at their computers alone laughing...alone. keep faith in this site, it is actually very helpful. I wouldnt have been able to do this process without it.

Congrats on your preganancy by the way good.gif but unfortunatley hey will not expidite your application unless you have a serious medical condition. There are actually a lot of people in the same postition as you and pregancy is not considered medical condition!

I am nearly at the end of the process and living in america. So if there are any questions you wanna ask ill be happy to help as much as i can. Msg me on my profile or write here
ccaFemale02009-06-11 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForgot the 2008 Return & K! Interview Questions
QUOTE (Myo @ Aug 4 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so I worked so diligently (so I thought) on preparing all of my paperwork checking all signatures, emailing additional documents to my fiance, prepared for the interview questions, etc. Today was my fiance's interview - everything was perfect except I left out the 2008 return - I included the tax statement even provided last 6 months of check stubs, 2006 returns, 2007 returns, bank statements, 401k statements, etc. I could have just kicked myself in the .... especially considering how busy the Ghana embassy is and how far out they give you a second interview - looks like most have had to wait another 4 months if they needed to come back.

Good news is that Ibrahim's interview went well. all other paperwork was fine, and they told him to just bring the tax return on October 5th - they said that was all he needed.

So, the news is kind of mixed, but, mostly great. We are looking forward to his "coming to America" in October! We both agreed that it was a bizarre oversight but, we don't always know what God's plan is and who else is involved in a plan that we think is just about us. We are feeling good and beyond confident that we are coming to the end of this leg of the journey. For those curious about the intervew - here are the questions that he was asked:

How did you and your fiance meet?
Why did she come to Ghana?
Was the person who recommended she come to Ghana a Ghanaian?
Why do you address each other as husband and wife in some of your documents? (He told them that we consider ourselves as a couple and our families recognize us as such - no problem with the answer)
How children does she have and what are their ages?
What arrangements have been made for the wedding?
How many brothers does your fiance have?

At the end of the interview they told him that all he needed to provide is the 2008 return (dagnabit mad.gif ) gave him a form indicating what he needed to bring back. The form included the date and time of his return visit. We are happy! good.gif



Congratulations!!! not a bad news at all
EZ3145MaleGhana2009-08-04 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprevious visa application effect k1??
I had been in US 3 times on J1 visa. Never overstaid. Had one denial on B1. The CO didn't even ask about my previous visas. Hope that helps
Good luck
just_friendFemaleBulgaria2009-08-09 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help Please!!!!
Hello
I was told that I can't schedule medical until I have an interview date. And I called a couple of times the consulate trying to schedule an interview while my documents were still in NVC but they said I should wait till they receive the case.
If you have any questions please write in PM. Will be happy to help a friend from BG
just_friendFemaleBulgaria2009-08-04 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 queries Please help
QUOTE (junebug @ Aug 3 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since the age of 18, when I have left school I have not had employment or drawn benefits. This has left me with no credit, tax or job history and we were wondering would this affet our process for a k1...? We have relied on both our families in our relationship.


Not sure why you thought it was a good idea to do nothing for 6 years, but unemployment/lack of employment history is not per se a reason for denial. Depending on the adjudicator (at both the I-129F and K1 phase), s/he might scrutinize you more carefully; but, as long as everthing comes out clean, you should be ok.

QUOTE (junebug @ Aug 3 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, since we have only really looked into the k1 process this trip we only have some evidence of our relationship relating to this trip. I kept my boarding passes for the flights home, a few receipts, tickets that I had for a concert, movie stubs and thank you cards from her family to me and my family and of course my passport stamps and hers for coming to Ireland. We also have dated photos of all our trips. We also have emails and a couple of letters she gave to me while I was leaving. Is any of this evidence good? How do the receipts show that I was there? After all, they could be hers as they were paid for in cash...


All you have to show is ONE meeting in the last 2 years. So your "this trip" receipts etc. should be fine. Presumably you also have passport stamps for each entry to US or her entry to the UK. Read the guides and explore the forums and they will show you that you are not without evidence.

QUOTE (junebug @ Aug 3 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My last question is, for three years I lived at another house while still keeping my parents address as my mailing address and was registered at this address for the electoral roll. Do I need to put down this other address and also get a police report for it?


Yes and yes.

brlukathNot TellingDominican Republic2009-08-03 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A: Four copies?
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Aug 26 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beinha @ Aug 26 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jbiel590 @ Aug 25 2009, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all,

A newbie here. I sent my I-129F package in just last week and thought I had done everything right. Then I came across this site today and read that I should have including FOUR copies of the G-325A for each of us. I didn't see this ANYWHERE in the instructions and now I'm panicked that things are going to get held up or denied. Anyone have a problem with including just one copy?
BTW, how is anyone supposed to know this if it's not in the I-129F instructions?

Thanks in advance for your help.



Reminder: Submit Four Copies of Biometric Page on USCIS G-325A Form

August 22nd, 2009

by VJ News VisaJourney would like to remind all petitioners that are required to file a USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form to submit four copies of the Biographical Information page (page one on the newest form). In the past the G-325A form contained four pages that automatically printed out (with the same information on all pages). The new form only has one page. VisaJourney will be following up with USCIS to determine if using the new form (as released) and only submitting one copy of the Biographic Information page (as the new form prints) is the method the USCIS intended or if it was a mistake on the form. Until then it is recommend that petitioners submit four copies of the Biographic Information page with their petition. We will provide USCIS's response to this question here once we get clarification from them. updated, Aug 23 2008

http://www.visajourn...is-g-325a-form/

Not terribly useful for the OP, considering he's already submitted his petition. Way to read the thread.

Once again, I am aware of no cases of RFEs for submitting only a single page of the new form.

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Stephen,ELisha. I agree. If the new one is one copy and it doesn´t say anything about making 4 copies, you dont have to worry.
I am going to send just one. I have everything ready in the envelope to send it tomorrow. So I will let you know if I get an RFE. But I am NOT MAKING FOUR COPIES. whistling.gif

BigBubbleFemaleSpain2009-08-28 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many passport type photo required?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Aug 25 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chinausa @ Aug 25 2009, 03:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1. Would like to make sure how many passport type photo we need to submit with G-325A each person? One or two?

2. Does beneficiary need to submit her passport copy?


Thank you



You will need MANY. We got 15 made at the beginning of the process and ended up with one left over. 1 for petition, 2 for interview, 3 for medical exam, 6 for AOS, EAD and AP and there must have been some more in there somewhere. The US governemnt collects photos like a grandmother!

Your fiancee will present her original passport at the interview. She will make copies of it for the AOS.


I gotta agree, my gut reaction when I saw the question was get a dozen, bakers dozen. But it may not be enough...15 seems pretty good.

Mike and YanMaleChina2009-08-26 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUpcoming interview
I did the same thing and it wasn't any problem

Filipina LoverNot TellingPhilippines2009-08-21 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved VSC - What To Expect Next ?
QUOTE (Mountain Climber @ Aug 19 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats!!!! good.gif



Thank you so much good.gif

QUOTE (firdaus @ Aug 19 2009, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Danke and Thank you !!! biggrin.gif
WizandDorothyFemaleSouth Africa2009-08-20 03:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved VSC - What To Expect Next ?
QUOTE (evanscholly @ Aug 19 2009, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!


Thank You Africa smile.gif

QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Aug 19 2009, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! star_smile.gif


Thank You and Good Luck smile.gif
WizandDorothyFemaleSouth Africa2009-08-19 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved VSC - What To Expect Next ?
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Aug 19 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WizandDorothy @ Aug 19 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everybody !! Happiest Day today , got the Noa2 Approval smile.gif We would just like to know what happens next or what the procedures basically are , any advice is appreciated , Thank you and Good Luck to All smile.gif

The K-1 Flowchart gives you a terrific overview of what to expect and when (the Guides fill in the details) (you're on Step 4 waiting for Step 5). good.gif
http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow


Thank You so much , really appreciated K & O smile.gif
WizandDorothyFemaleSouth Africa2009-08-19 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved VSC - What To Expect Next ?
Hi Everybody !! Happiest Day today , got the Noa2 Approval smile.gif We would just like to know what happens next or what the procedures basically are , any advice is appreciated , Thank you and Good Luck to All smile.gif

Love Story Began before This smile.gif
Jan 2009 -Visited Fiance in USA - Engaged
I-129F Sent : 2009-04-07
I-129F NOA1 : 2009-04-12
Fiance Visited SA 2009- Mid 04
NOA2: 2009-08-18
WizandDorothyFemaleSouth Africa2009-08-19 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa2
Congrats!!??:D
Deryck and MihoMaleJapan2009-08-22 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (seeker2k @ Aug 9 2009, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi

no offense but i doubt these are bonafide relationships, as posters above stated. how do you think your process will go when all this comes out at USCIS or consulate ? you may be setting yourself up for a 3rd K1 couple years down the road.

i have a Chinese fiance, i have been to China several times and have had a long distance relationship when not there for about 2 years. lately i am having trouble because i got hit by the economy, my overtime got cut, i make much less money then i used to and i havent been able to return to China since october last year sad.gif so it is taking a toll on our relationship and really we are going through the test of time.

i have met my fiances family, except her father and brother because they live in part of the country that i have not been to yet, but i know all her bad sides, mood swings etc. it is very important you do not choose to marry a person that you can not live with, and to see if that is or is not the case you need time.

as posters above said, give it time, take it easy, go for some local dating for at least 6 months or a year, or just concentrate on yourself, start working out, get your finances in order etc. then date internationally again, but this time, really date.


Thanks Seeker. I will pray for your financial and job situation and that you will succeed with your "toll on your relationship... test of time" I know it is though. You can make it. Continue to Trust in the LORD...

God Bless
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-09 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (Hopeful786 @ Aug 9 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what he should include... so here it goes

FROG include as much information as you can as to why your relationship didn't work out with your former fiance, as you have plenty. Make sure you include that you did know your current fiance even before you met your former fiance.

what you shouldn't rush into is sending the petition right away. Take PLENTY of time into reviewing whether everything is complete, and think like a USCIS adjudicator and CO. Make sure to point out the smallest gaps... what I can think of on the top of my head right now is have you met within the 2 years and describe that relationship at that time (friendship type) and now it elevated to something mature and serious. Write up an affidavit describing the relationship with your current fiance at different time periods. In other words, just let it all out and be truthful..and nothing will go wrong ok?

And from what I'm familiar with, most embassies are different, some are strict and some are not. Just remember, once it reaches the US embassy, you are not the applicant, your fiancee is... so you will not be questioned here, your fiancee will. And of course a question will be asked of your fiancee during the interview regarding your past, just so the CO knows your fiancee is well aware of your former relationship

I hope my response helped out.


and sorry for twp replies, I clicked submit by accident and my response wasn't complete. By the time I completed the quick edit, it was too late (I guess they have those quick edits timed)


Thank you Hopeful... first for taking the time to read enough to understand what I'm asking for and second for sticking to the request, and third for not reading too deep into my mind.
I am wanting to do what you have mentioned, and I am trying to determine is if I should just submit the affidavit/police report/photos/ etc. right now and try to clear up that filing and answer any possible questions that surface... I still need to get the other items together mentioned by
Baron and Old Dominion and Anh map

QUOTE (baron555 @ Aug 4 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You will need to file the waiver letter. Nothing else except what you already did with the first petition.
Phils Regional Forum http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=129


QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Aug 4 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You simply need to write a letter (not notarized) requesting a waiver under IMBRA and giving some proof of what happened to #1. The USCIS will not blink at approving your petition, if the waiver request accompanies it, and unless you can't give evidence that you two have met within the last two years. THEN it will be up to USEM to ask all the tough questions about your romance, i.e., if it is bona fide, etc. That's where it will be a bit sticky, perhaps.

I think this is all you need to know. As to your choice of partner, think about the lesson you should have learned and then act.


QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Aug 4 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You submit a request for a waiver under the IMBRA as a simple 2-paragraph letter to USCIS, with whatever proof you offer stapled to it, accompanying your petition. It's just part of the I-129f package, and won't slow down the processing. Don't ask why....it's their regulation based on the fact that ordinarily, one can submit no more than one petition in a two-year period. You are asking them to waive that 2-year guideline.


QUOTE (Anh map @ Aug 4 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Try the Guides tab at the top of the pages as well. There is a lot of useful information. Also, the Waivers forum.
You dealt with IMBRA on your previous K1 petition (we all did).


I think it is best to clear this up before I submit the 2nd K-1 verses submitting it later "with" the 2nd K-1 so that it may help in healing during the span of time that elapses. Even though we have meet before and have a solid foundation, we do have ground to make up before filing and it will be easier if I put this to rest ASAP. I know they will discuss this with her at her interview when that time arrives.

Thank you to those of you who seriously are trying to give good advice/help

God Bless you ALL
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-09 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (Mountain Climber @ Aug 6 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck Robby. Hope everything works out for you. good.gif



Thank you so much. Mountain Climber...
I need the encouragement. I feel like I am climbing the Mountain blink.gif

Wish more were uplifting as you...Thanks again

God Bless
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-06 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (johnnybgood265 @ Aug 6 2009, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mr frog, so sorry for your failed relationship. It happens sometimes, but if someone just got done kicking me below the belt, I would take sometime out to heal. Whats the rush to get kicked again, not saying you are, but you are acting to fast with these woman. My advise is to take sometime and get to know the woman good before marring. Ive been with my woman for over two years and i feel so much better and comfortable with my deceision on marriage. Anyway im not here to down you but just want you to think about what your next move. Good luck with whatever you decision is. Peace out good.gif



Hi Johnny
Thank you for the advice on waiting. Please don't get me wrong, I appreciate it.
The advice I asked for is to find out WHO to contact, HOW to contact them to clear up my connection with the USCIS for the failed relationship.

I think I cleared up everyones question that I am NOT filing TODAY.
I'm not rushing to get kicked again, but I am rushing to clear up my connections with this woman in the eyes of USCIS.
I am not rushing with any woman/women.
As for my Next Move and current goal... It is to clear up my connection with the USCIS for the failed relationship. My current project is not filing K-1... as most here thought before I clearified...
My question I wish everyone would focus on has been answered by some great members. I am SO THANKFUL for the few members that gave me the Info I needed.
That is my reason for being here... to find out WHO to contact, HOW to contact them... so that I can get that part taken care of.

Thank you Johnny

God Bless
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-06 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (TomT2566 @ Aug 5 2009, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Frog,

Did you have any contact with your current sweetheart between June, 2008 and February, 2009?



QUOTE (TomT2566 @ Aug 6 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FROG,

Your avoidance of a tough question might make one suspect that your previous sweetheart's abusiveness was driven by the discovery that you were still in contact with your now-current sweetheart. If this is correct, then closely timed K-1 applications and volatile women are the least of your problems.


I hope everyone else will forgive me for this...
I generally do not reply to this type of immaturity...
This is for TomT2566 ONLY...


Tom
I thought for awhile... considering if I will even waste my time, or the other members time, to answer you. Initially I had no intention to reply. God forgive me....

I am a Godly man... NOT a pervert ! I answer to GOD! And the last time I checked.. YOU ARE NOT GOD!

I am NOT avoiding any tough questions.. Your question is NOT a tough one for me at all. It's actually a bit childish and perverted! You are trying to twist this posting thread into a trashy posting. It has nothing to do with me asking for advice to clear up my connection with this woman so that I can move forward with my life. I do not see ANY reason for me to reply to any more of your perverted post following this one, AND I WILL NOT.

To satisfy your perverted thoughts... "NO I DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH HER... NOT ONCE. ONLY AFTER THE BAD RELATIONSHIP ENDED ! " I hope you are satisfied? If not... GET OVER IT AND GET A LIFE !

For the record, I will not reply to any more of your post, or ANY of your replies to my post to you, nor will I reply to anyone elses that may reference it. So please do not wast our time. This is the FINAL one from me about you (or your posting) Obviously, I am a better person than that. You should be ashamed of yourself... if you are not... I am ashamed for you. I will pray for your problem.

The topic of this post is extremely clear.. "What do I need to do to clear my connection with the mistake I made with this woman?..." It is NOT intended for you to get your kicks off because of your own possible insecurities, issues or guilt. Thank you for "trying" to make this a trashy post... I will not lower myself or this site to your status.

God Bless
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-06 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (baron555 @ Aug 5 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's the link I forgot to add:

Phils Regional Forum



I was curious about the link smile.gif thank you for adding it .
I am thankful for the help.

God BLess
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-05 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (baron555 @ Aug 5 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (FROG @ Aug 4 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DanielParul @ Aug 4 2009, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck trying that logic with the CO at the Consulate interview. But then, not my petition! What do I care if you don't.


Hello Daniel... Well it is my petition... and I DO CARE !
Thats the reason I am on this GREAT site ASKING for advice...
Too bad there are so many on here more willing to tear down others who are honest and sincere about the proper use of this site...

God Bless you and your family
Robby




Robby, yes some here have been a bit snide in their comments but all have the same theme, which you seem to be oblivious to. That is the timing of the two petitions is very much a red flag. And knowing the little I personally know about the embassy in Manila, I think you WILL have a problem.

We actually want to point this out to you since you asked for our advice.

Here is the Phillippines regional forum. Ask your question there since those folks have the detailed knowledge. We all really want to see every immigration be a happy one, really. Good luck.



Hello, I understand your point... as well as everyon else's.. I am not oblivious to your point... it's my point that is mis-understood...
I am ready... I'm not saying I am filing TODAY...
It seem most are reading too deep into my question..
I just need to know how to clear up the mistake I made... I know when , how long to wait... before filing.
I am ONLY trying to break loose from the old petition RIGHT NOW.... so that when I do file it won't be a stumbling block...
WHY PROCRASTINATE and wait until I file??? I want to clear up my mistake right away so it is gone...
Thanks again for all the help.
God Bless
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-05 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (MikenKyhen @ Aug 4 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My brother said he sent his separately but you bring up a good question. I don't know if you still need to withdraw a petition that has already expired. I am sure someone here on VJ can answer that question for you.



QUOTE (FROG @ Aug 4 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you have a beautiful family... congrats... i will pray for continued success..

God Bless
Robby


Sorry Mike... I must have not quoted your post...
Thanks for the helpful information... Your brother made it... Hopefully I will also...

God Bless
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-04 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for 2nd K-1 ADVICE NEEDED
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Aug 4 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (FROG @ Aug 4 2009, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Aug 4 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You simply need to write a letter (not notarized) requesting a waiver under IMBRA and giving some proof of what happened to #1. The USCIS will not blink at approving your petition, if the waiver request accompanies it, and unless you can't give evidence that you two have met within the last two years. THEN it will be up to USEM to ask all the tough questions about your romance, i.e., if it is bona fide, etc. That's where it will be a bit sticky, perhaps.

I think this is all you need to know. As to your choice of partner, think about the lesson you should have learned and then act.


Thank you ... So submit a "waiver" ? IMBRA ? How do I contact them? Who are they? What waiver?

I have the previous email comunitations between me and the local USCIS office that can be provided, I have the copy of my statement I sent to them as they requested that gives details of the events, I have a copy of the arrest record which all validate my reason for ending that relationship. I'm confident that I can provide proof as needed.

Also, I have met with my current Fiancee within the past 2 years even again just as late as three weeks ago with all boarding pass / hotel / tralvel / etc. to provide.

Thank you
God Bless
Robby


You submit a request for a waiver under the IMBRA as a simple 2-paragraph letter to USCIS, with whatever proof you offer stapled to it, accompanying your petition. It's just part of the I-129f package, and won't slow down the processing. Don't ask why....it's their regulation based on the fact that ordinarily, one can submit no more than one petition in a two-year period. You are asking them to waive that 2-year guideline.


Once again... Thank you for the information... this is what this site is about right... GREAT people helping others in need... GOD BLESS

Thanks again
Robby
FROGMalePhilippines2009-08-04 22:38:00