Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	pictures--photos	QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Jul 26 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How could you not have photos taken together? It's easy to do self portraits. Any normal couple who are so far apart would want photos together. Seems odd. My fiance and I spent two months together and have 8GB worth of photos of us together. But then again, she's a photoholic. I find it very odd, too, that even Pinay did not take pics. Most every cell phone has a cam these days. Crappy low-resolution pics are better than none. QUOTE (cdneh @ Jul 26 2009, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had NO photos to submit with our K1. Nada. Zip. They are secondary evidence. QUOTE (ddartt1 @ Jul 27 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (robbie @ Jul 26 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> did not know anything about the visa process before my first visit, but now learn they want photos of us together ,i have none. i have about 5 of her and 3 of her family, i talked to someone at olvis travel &visa he tells me to say camara was lost or stolen . what should i do?? can i get by with the ones i have , or do i give up????? Photos are evidence that you two have met each other. Don't know if you can get away with it. We did just fine without any at all. The Invisible Man also did well without any pics, so don't feel alone.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-26 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Aditional processing!!!	QUOTE (firdaus @ Jul 17 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> just called NVC and my case is in additional processing...what be a reason that it wouold be in AP.....how long does it usually take you are lucky. i never got this much personal service on my paperwork. maybe you will get gold gilded NOA.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-17 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	First meeting evidence	QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Jul 29 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jon&Ali @ Jul 29 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im going to meet my fiancee for the first time in person this September, what all are good proofs of relationship I have Etickets and hotel reservations I know I will need pictures of us together...what have you guys sent in? thx.Jon Boarding Passes Hotel/Car-Rental Receipts Destination receipts (Zoo, concert, tourist attractions, etc) Passport stamps (copy entire passport in color if possible) Photos We are worried. You were not the first to comment as usual. For the passport, only your face page and then stamps is necessary to copy in color. The blank pages are fine in Black and white. The color copies are so much more expensive. Also, save ATM receipts, and engagement ring receipt. Save cell phone load cards. Just taking pics is not enough. Make sure you are smiling and showing loving things that couples do, not just standing like statues holding a newspaper. Best wishes in your Visa Journey!	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-30 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport stamp as proof of relationship	QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Jul 31 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (itzallgood @ Jul 31 2009, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Jul 31 2009, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If they send me an RFE my K-1 will be denied, because I sent them everything including the kitchen sink and have nothing left to send. Everything from day one was sent that we have about our relationship. Dude, I'm sorry to tell you, but it is explicit in the K1 instructions that you must copy ALL the pages of your passport, not just your face page and stamped pages. For mine, I made color pages of my face page and stamps at Kinkos, then just B & W copies of the blank pages. You do need to dance to their music, my man, or else get kicked around by them. I sent them more than enough proof that I am a US citizen including everything that shows I am. I am not sending them blank copies. If they deny me with my birth certifcate and passport, that's just stupid. I agree that it is a stupid system. All bloated bureaucracies are. We hope you don't get a stickler adjudicator that goes by the letter, and not the spirit of the law. I'm curious how serious you think they are about their own instructions when they tell us to copy EVERY page of the passport for the petition. Maybe they are just kidding. Cheers. Edited by itzallgood, 31 July 2009 - 09:51 PM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-31 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport stamp as proof of relationship	QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Jul 31 2009, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If they send me an RFE my K-1 will be denied, because I sent them everything including the kitchen sink and have nothing left to send. Everything from day one was sent that we have about our relationship. Dude, I'm sorry to tell you, but it is explicit in the K1 instructions that you must copy ALL the pages of your passport, not just your face page and stamped pages. For mine, I made color pages of my face page and stamps at Kinkos, then just B & W copies of the blank pages. You do need to dance to their music, my man, or else get kicked around by them.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-31 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport stamp as proof of relationship	QUOTE (DouglasFiel @ Jul 31 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Jul 31 2009, 03:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DaleandPat @ Jul 31 2009, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cybercyke @ Jul 31 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sry guys but I'm just confused on this part.. Do I need to copy all parts of my passport(petitioner) or I just need to send them the part on my passport that has a stamp on it? I copied the pages that had information on them. It went through just fine. I find it simple silly to copy ALL pages of your passport. Why would the front page not be enough? It has my passport code on there they can look up! I sent in my birth certification back and front, and my passport (First page with signature/id/info and the stamps. If that isn't enough then they need to learn how to use a computer to look up information. Hey,, for your information you are not in Kansas anymore... You want them to look up something or draw a conclusion based up on weak evidence. You are in for a long wait with several RFEs ahead. You make it hard,,, they make you wait. That is how this journey goes. Give them what is asked for and then a little more and you will be ok. Don't assume they will do anything to help you. Let me know how that works out for you. Good Luck,, and I mean it... DING DING DING!! Thank you, sir, for your common sense and practical thinking. It never ceases to amaze me, the folks here who want to "Dare the system" and send in less than bare requirements for petition approval. More than 5 people here recently said, "You only need one photograph" of you and her. Then, so many stand on the "It's only secondary evidence, so it's not that important." I stand with you, and say, a little overkill and good organization goes a long way when dealing with the bloated system of the USCIS. Why try and be a tough guy and "Dare the system"?? All the best! Edited by itzallgood, 31 July 2009 - 09:04 PM.	SuperDuper!	Male	0	2009-07-31 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	vaccination records	QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 19 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 19 2009, 07:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 19 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 19 2009, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rsn @ Jun 19 2009, 02:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee was given the first in a series of shots for a few different vaccinations in early April. It says that the 2nd dose is due 4-8 weeks after the first one for some of the shots. Obviously 8 weeks has passed, and we hope to head back to the U.S. in about a week. Is this going to be a problem for her at the POE, or can she safely wait to get the next dose of each vaccination after she enters the U.S.? No, absolutely not. It WILL be a problem for the AOS, so get all those done and documented before you file for the AOS I assume it is ok to file AOS without getting all shots completed, especially since some in the series require a 6 month wait between doses. A few more questions on this topic: 1.) If we wait, say 12 weeks from the initial dose and the next dose in a series of shots was to be administered 4-8 weeks after the initial dose, is this going to be an issue or does it not matter if my fiancee gets this dose a bit late? 2.) On my fiancee's vaccination form, it says something like "vaccine history incomplete" (checked box) then below that another box is checked (a sub-item) that says something about a blanket wavier. What does this mean and do I need to worry about this? Yes, you can file AOS but you will get an RFE and they will not adjust status until all vaccinations are complete. Vaccinations must be complete and current for AOS, it tells you that in the guides which you read many months ago when you filed the petition. Another case where reading through the entire process before filing would have been helpful. Her K-1 visa is valid for 6 months, you can delay entry while you get shots, otherwise you will delay AOS, your choice as always. 1. I am not a doctor and do not play one on TV, so I cannot say 2. If the vaccine is waived it means she does not need it. It could be beacsue it is not necessary for people from that country or not appropriate for her age. Got it. I think we will opt for delaying AOS! So is it safe to say that all we have to do is complete the series of shots that were already started during her medical exam pre-K1 interview? There's a lot of shots listed on the sheet but only a small number were given at the exam. I'm assuming/hoping the hospital gave her all the initial shots she needed. One way to get the follow up shots done is thru your local county health department. Download the page from the medical portion & take it to them for stamp & signature. They will also issue a shot card for the immigrant. We did it this way. In our area shots for kids are free & my wifes follow up shots cost 20 bucks for three. There was no problem at the AOS meeting.	Ning	Female	Thailand	2009-06-19 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any experience with B2 while waiting for K1?	QUOTE (Eric_D @ Jul 4 2009, 03:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (*Len* @ Jul 3 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Eric_D @ Jul 3 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (*Len* @ Jul 3 2009, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is highly unlikely they will grant her a B2 visa while a K1 is in AP. You can try; but the chances are slim to none What do you base that statement on? Experience, knowledge of others experience, or speculation? Whoa... back off. Knowledge of others' experience that you could have found if you had taken the time to run a simple search here on VJ. wth is your problem? i was trying to help you. Back of from what? It was a legitimate question with no mal intent. I was simply curious what your experience with this was. BTW, I spent a considerable amount of time searching for and reading others previous posts on this and related topics. I was looking for any additional information that may be of help... I hope your reading allowed you to find that even if she got a tourist visa it is not certian she would gain entrance to the USA. Len is correct. As far as experiance goes I tried & failed 3 times to get a tourist visa. I was told that we would never get one if we had a pending petition. The percent of people that return from a tourist visa is very low. Its just too easy to do the AOS & not go back. The best thing to do is get first hand experiance. Pay the money & see how it goes. Let us know. Everyone would like to see you succeed. Its 131 bucks to find out.	Ning	Female	Thailand	2009-07-03 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F - Met online - Questions at the interview	QUOTE (thongd4me @ Jul 23 2009, 02:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jul 22 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (thongd4me @ Jul 22 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've heard various reports about interviewers going for the jugular when they hear the couple met online. We don't rightly know how much weight to give that. Our story is true, but doesn't really fit into the scenarios they they are used to hearing. In 2003 we were both members of an MSN "interest group" that roughly fits under the heading of married people wanting to socialize. Although neither of us was active in the group except for meeting each other (I got her ID from the members list and chatted her up and never contacted any other member except for her, end of story). We both de-listed from that group very soon after meeting. I'm not even sure exactly what the name of that group was and I tried googling it recently but came up empty. Neither of us ever paid money for meeting. We have a great long-term relationship based on trust and lust and always have been focused on our goal which is to bring her to New York. We are very close to the point where we can submit the I-129F (waiting for court action which is imminent) and we're sure to have enough visual and written "documentation" to make the process be completed successfully. Do you think the interviewer will try to force us to prove that we didn't pay money just because we did in fact meet online, or are they willing to listen to reason? Also, we are going to admit that we were both married to other people when we met. I know that is quite common and shouldn't be an issue, but my better half was a little apprehensive on that point. Thanks in advance for any reply. Whether or not you paid money to meet each other is not an issue of concern anyway. If you didn't use an IMB, then you didn't. That's the end of it. Just tell the truth and provide evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. I take IMB to be "internet marriage bureau" so that's not a problem. We didn't start saving chats until a few months into the relationship so we've got enough saved up for excellent proof. -shih shih Its International marrige broker I think. There is a high percentage of people around the world using the internet to meet people so this is nothing new to these officers. As has been said, just tell the truth & all will be well.	Ning	Female	Thailand	2009-07-22 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Between NOA1 and NOA2?!	QUOTE (Aya&John @ Jun 21 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone, We just received our NOA1 a few days ago and we are wondering what papers should he (petitioner) get ready there and me (beneficiary) get ready on time and preferably before time as well? We are planning that he attends the interview with me (we are aware he cannot participate), does he still need to send everything by mail or can he just bring the papers we need with him? Also, when the does the medical examination stage come? Are there any vaccinations or anything I should take care of before it's time? Thank you in advance Aya and John Ok to answer your questions .He can bring all the papers that you will need with him . The Medical Exam will come after you get approved . and after the embassy send you the packet 3 . they will tell you what kinda vaccination you should take . Good luck .	tenderheartusa79	Male	Egypt	2009-06-21 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Between NOA1 and NOA2?!	QUOTE (Aya&John @ Jun 21 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone, We just received our NOA1 a few days ago and we are wondering what papers should he (petitioner) get ready there and me (beneficiary) get ready on time and preferably before time as well? We are planning that he attends the interview with me (we are aware he cannot participate), does he still need to send everything by mail or can he just bring the papers we need with him? Also, when the does the medical examination stage come? Are there any vaccinations or anything I should take care of before it's time? Thank you in advance Aya and John Read the guides Guides	tenderheartusa79	Male	Egypt	2009-06-21 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got my visa...	Congratulations!!!!!!	belovedbyme	Female	Philippines	2009-07-27 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just a word of advice!	Hey everyone, I know many of you are waiting for your visa to get over to the usa. Hang in there!!Ive been there, done that and its a testing process. What I didnt expect was that -even though im happily married- being in the USA and completing all the paperwork there is and then waiting waiting for all of that to come through is also pretty bad. The whole process is like an emotional rollercoaster, you go through the emotional 'trauma' of being apart for months from your fiancee and stress of filing everything then JOY you have an approval ..pack up and get married then start on all the paperwork "do i leave this blank?" blah blah then the waiting game!!! I came over in october, didnt get married till feb and filed end of feb. The package got sent back to me saying i hadnt included NOA2 WHICH I HAD sent it off again in march, then recieved an RFE over a stupid thing...then wait wait. Its only now that my case has started moving and I have an approval for EAD and AP. My Green card application is also on the move! What im trying to say is have a plan when you get over here. You cant work for months and unless you have friends in the area (which we didnt as we moved straight after we got married for my husbands new job) it gets very lonesome. Also Because you have so much time to think, you can often start to think of home and friends. I honestly believe the US gov. put this system in place not only to cut out couples that arent genuine, but also couples that are 100% real as it can put a big amount of stress on you. I have been volunteering a few times a week which has kept me busy and we have 2 cars so im not housebound so thats helped but there are days that i dont do anything apart from few jobs here and there and it can drive me crazy. Moving to the USA and marrying my husband was the best thing ever but just make sure you have a plan to keep your sanity!! I didnt realise how hard it would be and so, even though i know that it may not apply to all of you, would like to relay my experienece as a kind of heads up! GOOD LUCK for your visas!!Youll get there soon	cca	Female	0	2009-06-11 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	He is 65 and She is 23	QUOTE (pweettyy @ Jun 30 2009, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it really matter when it come to interview at USEM? Would the consol give you a hardtime about it? HELPPPP!!!!!!! 42 years age difference? well if you can proof it that really you love him for who he is, it should be. but you have to proof it to CO not VJs, be ready for tough questions from the CO. one last thing which you or no one like to be asked is: How old is your fiance? How old is your Dad? you have to proof is that marriage is not because of GC or immigiration visa	KGH	Male	Iran	2009-06-30 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	abandoning K-1, going for B2 (crazy we know!)	sorry, but you guys are out of your mind!!!!! you drop the K1 for B1 ?!!!! chances of getting B1 for you is next 0 or maybe bellow 0!!!!	KGH	Male	Iran	2009-05-28 02:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do Iranian fiance(e)s need to provide extra information?	QUOTE (srahbar @ Jul 21 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, I think I read somewhere that Iranian nationals need to provide the addresses of ALL the places they have worked and ALL the places they have lived on their G-325A. (Instead of just the past five years.) Am I crazy, or is that actually the rule? Thank you! I just wrote for the past 6 years, I haven't said any thing! you don't need to worry about this	KGH	Male	Iran	2009-07-21 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 is almost impoosible now???	You don't need a lawyer to bring your LOVE ones here to the Us. in most cases you can do it yourself and I have never seen this before. But if you want to get a lawyer get a good lawyer.	KGH	Male	Iran	2009-08-01 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why is "A copy of the entire I-129f package" Needed?	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jul 21 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Yong @ Jul 21 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am reading "What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):" on K-1 guide http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide I wonder why "A copy of the entire I-129f package" is needed. Does the consulate require that? Shouldn't they already have a copy? It probably is NOT needed. Go with that. DON'T send it because governement agencies alomost never lose anything, especially when sent to 3 different branches all over the world. If your fiancee needs some part of it because some part of it got lost by the government then you will be happy becuase you did not spend a few minutes at the copier or the extra postage. And you will be happy because your visa gets delayed for several more weeks while you get the requested information to the consulate. But government agencies rarely lose anything, so don't worry about that. In this process, if the government make a mistake...it is YOUR problem. NEVER ofrget that. They will NOT say "Oh, we lost it, never mind, you don't need it then" NO. They will say "We lost it, we need another copy. We we hold your visa until we get it" There is an entire forum called the "221g" forum about this, but no one posts there because the government never loses anything. First I would say YOU should hand carry a copy of the whole thing there to the interview rather than send your fiancee into a scary foreign consulate herself to complete a process you are supposedly doing "together". Absent the courtesy of actually being there, NO ONE should ever go to any interview without a copy of every piece of paper ever sent to the USCIS or the consulate. Same applies to the AOS interview later. Going to the interview without it is a fool's errand. If she doesn't need it, she will take it right back out with her. She will have your visa and you will be smiling. OK, SO WHAT'S WITH THE SARCASM??	EZ3145	Male	Ghana	2009-07-22 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	QUOTE (sunshine2 @ Jun 16 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Include a letter with your application stating exactly what you have just told us. I would suggest also getting a letter from your current employer to back this up. If you provide as much information and proof as possible and ask for your interview to be in London, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck! I agree but I would include this as a rider to the question re: your address. And, if I was going to include a letter from my employer, I would include a declaration explaining the same.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-16 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Questions on I-129F....please help	And here is the form: http://www.uscis.gov.../form/N-565.pdf	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Questions on I-129F....please help	Go here to get info re: applying for a copy of your naturalization certificate: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Edited by brlukath, 17 June 2009 - 04:38 PM.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can I do everything without a lawyer????	You can do it all by yourself… Assuming you have no serious complications, the site is a great resource, and you absolutely need to read everything relevant on the USCIS website. If you are a native speaker of Swedish (even if your English is perfect), I recommend reading the relevant information available in Swedish from the consulate in Sweden. Then, you and your intended can do it yourself if you abide by the following principles: Make sure you read and understand all the instructions. Have drafts. Be meticulous. Proofread. As an aside, I personally would not marry on the visa waiver program. As you will need to show that you entered the US as a nonimmigrant, which is hard to prove if you get married and want to stay.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is proof of employment required for the fiancé?	QUOTE (RMD @ Jun 17 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does my fiancé need to provide any proof of employment on G-325A or do I only need to provide the places of employment and the timelines? No proof of employment is necessary. Just the name, address, and time frame as requested on the form. QUOTE (RMD @ Jun 17 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also do I list the lapses in employment between jobs? Yes. List the gaps as "Unemployed" with the time frame.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help! K1 returned	QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jun 17 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Err - people - the OP said: QUOTE check submitted has incorrect or incomplete guarantee amount, is not signed or the numerical and written amount do not match Not that it was made out to the wrong name. Wouldn't they of received a letter stating that if that was the issue? They normally just send you a form that lists a bunch of potential problems to indicate that there is a problem--your problem is not always indicated. I noted the name because the OP said it was made out to USCIS, but I agree with Bobby Umit that the OP needs to check everything on the money order. Edited by brlukath, 17 June 2009 - 06:28 PM.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help! K1 returned	QUOTE (erindave09 @ Jun 17 2009, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am very confused our K1 package was returned with a letter stating the check submitted has incorrect or incomplete guarantee amount, is not signed or the numerical and written amount do not match. I submitted a money order in the amount of 455.00 to the USCIS and it was signed if anyone else has had this problem please help!!!! THANKS!! Erin and Dave They actually ask that it be made out to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" (exceptions if you live in a territory, like Guam) and it has to be drawn on a US financial institution. Did you do this?	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence of relationship and sincerity	You may want to include a letter because it feels very personal, but I would be inclined to include your mom's statement as a "declaration" affirmed under the penalty of perjury of the laws of the United States. It is not necessary, but it is just as easy, and it has the added weight of the declarant putting herself up for prosecution if the statements are not true. All of the letters/statements I file with the USCIS for my clients are in the form of declarations or affidavits. I would change your mom’s letter to read thusly: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES Declaration Of Gxxxxx Jones In Support Of Form I-129f, Petition For Alien Fiancé Of William Jones On Behalf Of Irazema [Last Name] Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I do hereby declare as follows: 1. My name is Gxxxxx Jones, and I am the mother of William Jones. I am a US citizen currently residing at [address]; my telephone number is 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx. I make this declaration in support of my son William’s petition for alien fiancée on form I-129f on behalf of [name]. 2. Both myself and William’s father Bxxxxxx have been corresponding with Irazema through email and telephone beginning in December of 2008. Attached hereto as Exhibit A are copies of selected emails and telephone bills evidencing our communication with Irazema. 3. Through our correspondence we have found Irazema to be a wonderful, sincere, thoughtful and mature woman. 4. My husband and I have told Irazema that we have not seen our son be this happy in many years. Likewise we told her that we can see the love and happiness she also has for him. We are anxiously awaiting meeting our future daughter-in-law. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Dated: [city where your mom lives], [state] [ ___], 2009 Signed:_____________________ Gxxxxx Jones	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-19 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Declaration of Meeting: Include all?	Since your SO is from Cuba and there are significant travel restrictions with respect to Cuba, I think you should lay out all trips you have made to Cuba. You should at least have passport stamps from all of your trips and you are required to get permission to go to Cuba as a US citizen, so you could use that documentation, as well. In fact, I would include proof that each of my trips to Cuba was lawful/authorized by the US government, just to be safe. On the off chance that you traveled to Cuba illicitly (i.e. without authorization from the US government through some country that does not have embargo issues), I might talk to a lawyer about how to pursue your petition and would at least query users here with Cuban SOs who might have dealt with similar situations. Edited by brlukath, 19 June 2009 - 11:06 AM.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-19 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Advice needed	I won't question why you have this question (though I am dying to know, and I hesitate to answer as a petitioning SO). The answer is simple, there is no modern US jurisdiction that I know of that will permit a person to sue for breach of a contract connected to a promise relating to marriage UNLESS that promise is in writing (i.e. is a written contract). Do a search of the statute of frauds. I can't speak of the law of England and Wales or any other UK jurisdiction (i.e. Scotland and Northern Ireland, which have their own law), but US law is inspired by UK law, so it may be similar. Upshot: unless you have a pre-nup type agreement that says you will reimburse your SO for any expenses connected with obtaining a visa on your behalf, the SO will be out of luck if things don't work out. THAT BEING SAID (well, written): I would have SERIOUS reservations if my SO attempted to enter into any such agreement and, as an immigration officer or other consular official looking at this case at any point in history, I would seriously pause to reflect on the validity of any relationship that had such a provision in a pre-nup. Of course, I would feel the same way if I learned my SO had asked this question on the forum. (And, I would really think the petitioner had been duped if I were the immigration officer.)	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-16 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 visa assistance firms	I will try to ignore the continued attacks at my integrity, which are absolutely baseless. Nor will I address the claim that, if my opinion were correct, all contributors to this forum would be engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, as that idea is hardly what I implied and obviously incorrect--search the ethical rules in your local jurisdiction to learn what the unauthorized practice of law is and that most contributions to a forum like this (including my own) would never qualify. Below, I respond to pushrk's apparent misunderstandings of my plain words and intent. QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 17 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree that simply reviewing already completed forms adds little value unless errors are noticed and corrected. I don't agree that only attorneys can add value.... I agree with you, which is why I never said only attorneys can add value. QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 17 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't agree ... that it would be unethical OR practicing law without a license to actually provide a service that adds value to the process. Again, I agree with you, which is why I never said that providing any service that adds value is either unethical or practicing law. I addressed myself ONLY to what I understand to be the OP's situation; i.e. he has ALREADY done all of the work and wants to have someone check it for him. If the OP’s application is ok substantively, he will have paid a pretty penny for proofreading, which could have been done by a friend (I realize that this is not necessarily true, which is why the OP must evaluate his circumstances for himself). If there is a substantive issue, e.g., the OP has submitted six I-129Fs in the past, the visa service will have two options: (1) tell him about the problem and refer him to a lawyer that can help him solve it, or (2) help him solve the problem by advising him of his legal options and helping him pursue them. (FYI- this is the practice of law.) In option (1), the service has behaved ethically but, at the end of the day, did not do much for the (now) hypothetical OP, who must find a lawyer who will review the whole case (with the OP paying for what the service already did) and, then, advise the OP on how to solve the problem. In option (2), the visa service will either step over the line or get really close to stepping into the unauthorized practice of law. At that point, I worry about the quality of the service. It is a simple (and should be an uncontroversial) opinion. There are many individuals who are very qualified to treat medical conditions, even though they are not authorized to practice medicine. Nevertheless, I prefer to be treated by licensed doctors, esp. when I have to pay. I feel the same about legal problems. I tried to express my opinion without the dissertation that this debate has now inspired, but... You will also note that I have not attempted to convince or advise anyone; rather, I am adding to the "market place of ideas" that this forum claims to be. Any implication that I hope to derail "honest" discussion is asinine; it seems that pushbrk is the one who hopes to prevent people from openly and honestly sharing their opinions by calling them unscrupulous when they do. If the OP agrees with me, great! If he agrees with anyone else, great! I imagine that we all want him to get through this process as quickly, successfully, and inexpensively as possible. Edited by brlukath, 19 June 2009 - 12:28 PM.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-19 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 visa assistance firms	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 17 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I question the ethics of any attorney who will mislead folks as you have done above. A service is either practicing law or they aren't. If they aren't, there's no ethics problem. Skating on the edge is not unethical but an attorney trying to convince the public it is, definitely crosses the line, IMO. When it comes to engaging professional services of any kind, do your due diligence Please read carefully before you criticize my intelligence (thanks for at least defending my grammar pushbrk) or my ethics. First, I admitted to being an attorney so that the OP could evaluate my advice having been forewarned of my potential bias. That is VERY ethical. Second, I did not (and do not) recommend that the OP hire a lawyer. Rather, I said that when choosing between a reputable, knowledgeable, lawyer and a visa service, I would choose the lawyer. If the OP were comfortable with the DIY approach, I would recommend the DIY approach. Finally, I did not state or imply that all (or any particular) visa services are unethical. Rather, I stated that, for someone wishing only to have the paperwork he or she has prepared reviewed, the visa service will not add value (i.e. provide any helpful advice as to how one should best complete his or her application) until that service gets dangerously close to or DOES IN FACT engage in the practice of law without a license, which is illegal. That means if the service doesn’t engage in illegal practices, a client who has already completed all of the forms and gathered all the documentation probably wasted his or her money paying for proof reading that could have been done by a reasonably literate friend. No one has to agree with me. However, do not impugn my motives or my morals because you disagree with my opinion. Edited by brlukath, 17 June 2009 - 05:06 PM.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-17 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 visa assistance firms	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 16 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you do not feel comfortable to DIY, then I would recommend a visa service over an attorney. They are usually far more knowledgeable and can offer services like translations and native speaking people to communicate with your fiancee. Many specialize in "regions" and are very familiar with consulate procedures. I have to confess to being an attorney, but I 100% disagree. Hire a knowledgable immigration attorney. As soon as they provide any helpful service (i.e. advice on how to best fill in your form) the visa service is skating on the edge of violating the law (and maybe crossing it) by unlawfully engaging in the practice of law without a license. One has to question the ethics of someone who would do that. Once you question their ethics, you have to question the quality of service. A good immigration attorney will be willing to review your forms (at the hourly rate) and will honestly tell you in a consultation whether she/he thinks you really need to retain them. I tell my clients all the time that I am not a cost effective solution to their small problems because I cost too much. You could even ask the attorney to review your documentation and inform them if you have any red flags.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-16 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Copies of the emails and chat logs	The only kosher was to take out info is to "redact" your document. A really easy way is to PDF it (either a screen shot or print to PDF) and then use the commenting tools in Acrobat to put black or white boxes over the information you want to delete. I would not go the "<snip>" route suggested above because it requires too much fiddling with the original and is not a standard way to redact. If your emails are not in English, the translation should also indicate where the information was redacted. The black marker or white out pen idea works too, but I find acrobat to be neater. What ever you decide, you should stamp/write "REDACTED" in big, bold letters on the redacted document. I always do it in red. AND what ever you do, don't redact it without so stating because you are promising by providing the docs to USCIS that they are true and complete copies of the originals. A clearly identified redacted document can fit within this definition, but an edited one cannot. I don't think that it will hurt you to put in documents that have been redacted, but choose wisely. For example, don't redact long paragraphs of information (it looks like your hiding something worth knowing). In the emails I submitted, I only redacted phone numbers, names of individuals unrealted to the application, and the like. I don't even have any PG-13 emails, but I would probably have redacted anything "sexy" that I wouldn't be comfortable with my mother reading. At the same time, I didn't redact the syrup-laden, mushy stuff (which it would mortify me to have my actual friends or family read).	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-28 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Connecticut I-129F submissions in 2003: Vermont?	I think it was VSC	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 - USCIS status updates	congrats... you got a touch!	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question on I-129F form	In the interest of full disclosure: I actually wrote two sentences in the box (something like -- "I was introduced to [SO] in person in about October 2007 in [location]; we started dating shortly after and have been a couple ever since. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT.") It was the affidavit that was several pages. Not many people suggest doing it this way, but I think if you choose to write something longer, it is a really good idea. That way the adjudicator has the necessary information but can choose to look at the extra stuff not required by the form if s/he so chooses.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question on I-129F form	This is a matter of personal choice. I wrote a several page attachment that tied into all of the primary and secondary evidence that I sent along (photos, tickets, bills, etc.). Other people write a couple of sentences or a couple of paragraphs. Do a search of the forums and you will find MUCH discussion on varying opinions. The most important thing to remember is that your statement must show that you have met IN PERSON in the last 2 YEARS (i.e. count backwards 2 years from the day you expect your I-129f will be rec'vd, and your in person meeting must have happened in that time, unless you qualify (and prove) for an exception. That means if my NOA1 is June 29, 2009, I had to have had an in person meeting between that date and June 28, 2007. Anything before that date does not show you have met the requirement.) You can't control your NOA1 date, but you can pretty easily tell if you fit in the window.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Questions before starting process I-129F/K1	You won't necessarily have any problems at the I-129f stage, as the government is evaluating YOU. But, you may very well (and should if they are doing their homework) have trouble at the K-1 phase. You will have to disclose all of what you said here (and the full story) in your application materials and, assuming there is an extensive enough paper trail--which I imagine there is b/c she was denined entry, it sounds like she may be subject to a bar. You need to get the full information, including the grounds for which she was denied admission to understand whether she is, in fact, "indamissible" (a legal concept) and whether/how to obtain a waiver. Then, make a visit to the waivers forum for a taste of what people in that boat go through.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question reg medical in Munich, pl help	Every consulate deals with the medical exam according to its own procedures, so start here: http://germany.usemb...amination2.html It is the US consulate in Munich's medical exam information page. If the info there doesn't help, I suggest going to the regional forum.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-06-29 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A "Periods of unemployment"	I agree with the responses here. A lot of the questions/requirements of USCIS are stupid but this one is not. The G-325A is a background check/ identity verification document. They want to check everything and there are a lot of possible gaps: unemployment, school, volunteer work, etc. Also, for people with common names, having lots of data points helps ensure they have the right person.	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-07-05 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Working in another country while processing K1	Yes, you may do this. I would suggest working legally, though...	brlukath	Not Telling	Dominican Republic	2009-07-05 10:44:00