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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInternet
well i think if you met your SO on the internet it doesn't matter that you don't have bonafides .
more than 90% of VJ members met on the interview .
i hope if you can give us more info about your case
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-11-13 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried again
QUOTE (steven_brenda @ Nov 12 2008, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys!!!!

I just read the USCIS instructions regarding the K1 visa application. Sad to say we weren't able to send a cover letter and the letter of intent to marry from me and from my fiance....

Do you think we should contact customer service about it or have to wait if they are going to send us an RFE or something? But calling customer service is really hard to get through or to talk to them. Always an answering machine.....what should we do?

I really need your help guysss....... helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif sad.gif sad.gif

Well from my understanding you can't send that to them before they send you RFE . they will not look at it so you have to wait till they send you RFE
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-11-12 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi wanna be touched!
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Nov 12 2008, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone. I'm going positively insane! For some reason it's WORSE when you file and it's WORSE knowing you have 4 months to wait. Kind of like waiting for water to boil.
...But you all know this.

I filed in august and we have not been touched yet. I'm assuming this is not unusual, but it would be really REALLY nice to know our case has been at least LOOKED at!

My questions are (and I'm sorry for all the blathering):

Do people usually get touched after a certain amount of time, or could it happen it any time?

Do the people at the border have a record of our NOA1 in their computer?
I'm curious.

Thanks in advance!

You are not alone here. we filed for the visa in Aug and they didn't touch our petition either .
but remember that Some people can go the entire time without a touch .
and sometimes no news means good news .
Good luck and my best wishes for you
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-11-13 04:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help!!
yes you can
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-11-17 03:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance on Student visa residing in UK
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 23 2008, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
2) USCIS does not care what consulate... request the change when it gets to NVC

3) I would not bank on it

4)
a) No
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c) no

5) will depend on whether it is Islamabad or London

6) see # 5



thanks for the info, just wanted to ask what your answer was for 4) part b. Thanks! smile.gif
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-23 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance on Student visa residing in UK
Hello everyone,
I have a few questions I hope some people can give me direction to the answers...

My fiance has been on a student visa and living in the UK for the past 4 years. I have filed the I-129F through CSC but in the section where it states to write the embassy where the beneficiary will be applying for visa, I wrote: Islamabad, Pakistan. The reason being is that at the time I filed the I-129F, we were not sure whether my fiance would continue to stay in UK on his student visa or whether he would go back home to his country of citizenship, which is Pakistan. We decided a few weeks earlier for my fiance to get an extension on his student visa as he needs more time to complete his degree. Now, my fiance has recently gotten an extension approved for his student visa in the UK and continues his residence there, and will be there at least for the next year.

2.) My question is: Currently my file is with the USCIS and I want to change the location for the consulate from Islamabad, Pakistan to London, United Kingdom. What is the best way to do this? I have an attorney for my case and she said that it is difficult to get it changed while the case is with USCIS because even if I write a letter to them and include evidence that my fiance's student visa has been extended, it may not reach my file at all. So she has suggested to wait until my case gets approved and transferred to NVC. And then she said to get the embassy changed there. I fear that the case might end up going to the wrong embassy (Islamabad, Pakistan) instead of the embassy in London. How can I avoid this?

3.) Also, I would like to mention that when I filed the I-129F, my fiance's residence and address are listed as his UK address and residence, although the embassy part is where it says Islambad, Pakistan, and he is a Pakistani citizen on UK student visa. Can it be possible that the NVC will automatically send his file to the embassy in London by looking at his current residential address information on the I-129F?

3.) My other question is that can I accompany my fiance to his interview for K-1 when the time comes?

4.) I also had some questions regarding the I-134:
a.) Do all the tax return signatures have to be notarized as well?
b.) My mother is the co-sponsor for me as I am a full-time student, so even though she is the only one who is the co-sponsor, will my father also have to sign the I-134 that she will fill out? And both signatures will need notarization? Both my parents file joint tax returns and the ones I will be including as supporting documents with her I-134 are filed jointly, but she is the co-sponsor, not my father.
c.) Does my mother's proof of citizenship (this will be a copy of her Naturalization certificate) need to be a notarized copy or just a copy will be sufficient?

5.) What documents that my fiance will take to the interview need to be notarized? I am asking about the copies of his passport/birth certificate?

6.) Last question...it might be a stupid one...but here goes...will his medical results be sent directly to the embassy or will he bring them along with him to the embassy on the day of his interview?

Thank you all so much for your help...I have been asking my attorney all of these questions but she keeps telling me when the time comes we will take care of everything, but I like to know everything before hand...do my research so I know what to do when the time comes...

Thanks!
-MARM
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-23 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat I need to do if I change the country residence in time of K1 visa apply?
QUOTE (transporter40 @ Nov 24 2008, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
also I don't understand what are PPC?



If you need to change the country of residence and you have not received your NOA2 but are a few months into the process (have already received NOA1), the best time to do it is when your case gets transferred to NVC because at USCIS it may be difficult for your request to get to your file. When your file gets transferred to NVC, call NVC and request the change. Just be sure to stay on top of things so that your case doesn't get sent to the wrong embassy.

and I'm sorry I don't know what PPC is either
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of on going relationship
QUOTE (davra @ Nov 23 2008, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am beggining to worried now because one of my proof of evidence[chatlogs]that i saved in my messenger archive are lost or i cannot find it now,its like 4 mos of conversation in yahoo...My computer got virus and need to be reformat,what happened is after the reformat i installed Yahoo messenger version 9,and when i checked my messenger archive all the conversation was lost.Im on K1 visa,the NOA2 did not approve yet which is 3 and half mos now...I still have some evidences thoug,am just worried the chatlogs cuz for me its one of the heavy evidences of on going relationship,is it too late to start again saving the chatlogs?am more than a half way waiting for the approval,sorry am just too positive that my NOA2 is coming very soon..


Both my fiance and I never thought of saving our chat logs, but we have tons and tons of email, so its ok if you dont have the chat logs, as long as you have other evidence. Like others have mentioned: original boarding passes, passport stamps, flight ticket receipts, itineraries, and phone bills, pictures, snail mail, etc.

Also glad that you are positive about the NOA2 coming in very soon, good luck!
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow is the interview and the questions of the consulate officer
QUOTE (transporter40 @ Nov 25 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
who passed the interview and can explain me some details about it



Many people are successful at the interviews. If you would like details specific to your country, it would be a good idea to browse through the Regional Discussion Forum for your country which can be found here: http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=95. Also, check the reviews for your embassy by visiting this webpage and entering your specific consulate country in the selection box: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 01:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Visa Centre contact number
QUOTE (Vegas Dolly @ Nov 17 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...ive looked and looked and cant find a number to speak to somebody directly regarding our petition, as some of you may know we mailed our I129 F on 29th oct, still havent received our NOA 1, our check still hasnt been cashed, neither has our package been returned to us...aaaarrrgghhhh!!! girlwerewolf2xn.gif
many thanks


Did you send your I-129F in regular mail or some service that required a signature on delivery/confirmation of delivery?
This is the # for the National Customer Service center: 1-800-375-5283, I do not think there is a direct number provided for either the VSC or the CSC. Maybe you can speak to the operator at this # and they might help you.
Good luck!
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName Change Absolutely Necessary?
According to some religious/cultural beliefs, a woman does not take on her husband's last name after marriage. If the USC wife chooses to keep her last name and not change it to her husband's last name after marriage, will it become an issue during AOS? (Foreign male Fiance coming here on K-1, and marrying USC female)

Edited by MARM, 26 November 2008 - 10:43 PM.

MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it true
QUOTE (sanjanaa @ Nov 25 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I JUST HEARD THAT WHEN U CALL USCIS, THEY VIEW UR PAGE, AND U GET TOUCH??????
SORRY


A "touch" is not necessarily the result of a phone call to the USCIS, neither is it an indication of significant progress in a given case. I called the USCIS and did not get a "touch". Touches are not an accurate indicator of any change to or handling of a case.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical form
QUOTE (skeez&titanic @ Nov 13 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does my fiancee have to use form i-693 to give to his doctor to fill out for the medical exam. He can go to his regular gp to get this done right.



No, he cannot go to his regular gp, he needs to have his medical done at one of two medical centers in London as required, visit this webpage for all details: http://london.usemba...iv/medexam.html
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 01:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (bawaa @ Nov 27 2008, 03:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
me and my bf are getting ready to apply the K-1 in Jan 2009. We have many photos that were taken a few years ago but almost none for the last 2 years. Is it too late to start taking pictures now? Is it better to delay our application to make enough pictures? Thanks a lot.


Pictures are considered secondary evidence, and one of the requirements to file the I-129F is that you and your fiance must have meet within the two years preceding the date of filing. It does not matter for the I-129F if you have pictures from a few years ago, you may add that to your evidence at the interview to prove a bonafide relationship, but as far as the I-129F is concerned, if you are going to include pictures as evidence that you two have met, the pictures should be within the two years prior to filing. It is not too late to start taking pictures. Also, please remember that pictures are secondary evidence, you should be sure to have plenty of primary evidence, which includes but is not limited to: boarding passes, flight ticket receipts, passport stamps, hotel booking receipts, etc. from trips to see each other, and so forth. It is not a good idea to delay your application just for the sole purpose of taking more pictures. If you have enough primary evidence to prove your relationship for the I-129F, you can file immediately.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 27 2008, 03:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 26 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But just out of curiosity, what can trigger a red flag for the embassy when it comes to differentiating between engagement ceremony and wedding ceremony pics? I know in lots of cultures the wedding and engagement ceremonies look the same in pictures...unless the marriage is registered (and I am sure the embassy would have a way of finding that out through the system) they should not be doubting whether its a marriage or engagement.


A photo of your fiancee in a wedding dress can trigger a red flag.

They don't find out anything or look anything up themselves. You have to prove/document everything for them. Sometime they require the applicant to bring a document from the local marriage registrar that they have NOT registered a marriage.


I see, well, thankfully I do not have to worry about that, the fiancee is not wearing a wedding dress.

I was just reading a case in which the bride was wearing a wedding dress in the pictures but they had an engagement party just like a full-blown wedding reception and did not run into any problems because culturally it was understood that an engagement party may resemble a wedding party in that region of the world. The applicant included invitation cards and congratulation cards from friends/family that specifically stated that it was an engagement ceremony, so I guess that helped them.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 02:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (cdneh @ Nov 26 2008, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We didn't have a single picture of us together at all. Time stamped or otherwise.


I know, the primary evidence is more important (passport stamps, boarding passes, ticket receipts, etc.) but since my fiance is on a student visa in the UK and originally a Pakistani citizen, I would rather give the interviewer at the London Embassy loads of evidence including all pictures we have, rather than leave them out, as they would also help in satisfying the interviewer...I don't want my fiance to face any AP or something like that, so i am trying to cover all bases.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 26 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 26 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This may be something I am worrying about for no reason...
The pictures I have compiled in an album as evidence of our relationship and engagement ceremony and trips are NOT time-stamped, BUT I put them all in an album where there is room to write captions, so all the pictures are captioned in my handwriting, but not time-stamped (meaning they don't have the date printed on them directly from camera option)

Will this be fine? Or should I reprint all the photos time-stamped?

-MARM



Unless you are wearing the same clothes in all the photos, or it looks like they were all taken on the same day, you should be fine.

If the photos of the engagement ceremony look AT ALL like a wedding, don't use them.


No they don't look like the wedding pictures, but we do have those professional-type couple pictures from the engagement as well as pre-engagement prep pictures (getting ready, etc.) and engagement dinner pictures with friends and family...according to my culture, there is a big difference between how a marriage ceremony and how an engagement ceremony looks, hopefully the London embassy will know the difference also. There are also lots of pictures from various trips we all took (my fiance and his family and relatives) while I was visiting him as well. But besides pictures we have other evidence, including lots of primary as well as secondary evidence...so I guess we should be okay...

But just out of curiosity, what can trigger a red flag for the embassy when it comes to differentiating between engagement ceremony and wedding ceremony pics? I know in lots of cultures the wedding and engagement ceremonies look the same in pictures...unless the marriage is registered (and I am sure the embassy would have a way of finding that out through the system) they should not be doubting whether its a marriage or engagement.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures not Time-Stamped
This may be something I am worrying about for no reason...
The pictures I have compiled in an album as evidence of our relationship and engagement ceremony and trips are NOT time-stamped, BUT I put them all in an album where there is room to write captions, so all the pictures are captioned in my handwriting, but not time-stamped (meaning they don't have the date printed on them directly from camera option)

Will this be fine? Or should I reprint all the photos time-stamped?

-MARM
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescsc contact info
QUOTE (kevin@anna @ Nov 27 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im unable to contact csc directly.the 18003758283 number does not work.instead get national center.anybody help with how to contact csc direct?



This is the number for the National Customer Service Center that serve both the VSC and CSC: 1-800-375-5283
There is no direct number for the California Service Center.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Notarized signatures
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 27 2008, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 27 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My mother is the co-sponsor for my fiance's K-1:
She is including tax returns as well as other documents (bank statements, W-2s, trust fund promissory notes, employee letters) with the I-134
The tax returns are filed jointly since both my parents are married
Will my father have to sign the I-134 also if ONLY my mother is the co-sponsor?


Assuming your mother is using her own income to qualify, she signs. If it's Dad's income being used, he signs but not both. You have one co-sponsor who qualfies on their own.



Yes, my mother is using just her own income to qualify. She is the co-sponsor, so I now understand that her notarized signature will be the only one needed on the I-134, not my father's signature, although the taxes are filed jointly.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Notarized signatures
My mother is the co-sponsor for my fiance's K-1:
She is including tax returns as well as other documents (bank statements, W-2s, trust fund promissory notes, employee letters) with the I-134
The tax returns are filed jointly since both my parents are married
Will my father have to sign the I-134 also if ONLY my mother is the co-sponsor?
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 new fees vrs proposed changes
QUOTE (wioombeen @ Nov 27 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I started a K-1 awhile back before the new fees went into effect. Unfortunately things didn't work out at that time. We will be filing again though. The new fees and there whole revamping of the system was just about to go in effect when I was going through all this.

I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if the anything has changed since then besides the increase in fees. Is the wait time shorter? is there less paperwork? is filing easier? are there more agents working at processing apps? stuff like that. thanks for anyone who offers any insight into this. or any other info that you can add to this. thanks.

Thanks
wioombeen


Wait time is longer, especially this year, as my attorney said, she has been doing K-1/K-3 for 8 years, and she has never seen such long wait periods such as the ones this year. The paperwork is about the same, you can check the guides here on this website. Supposedly, there are more agents working at the processing applications: VSC and CSC are the only two that do I-129F application/ fiance petition/K-3/Spouse petition processing. Basically, if you are planning on filing again, anytime is a good time to file, as long as you fulfill all the requirements for your case, their is no accurate indicator of which month is the best to apply, etc. as every case is different, pple get RFE's, some nationalities are from high-fraud countries, so that may take longer, basically, look at the guides for K-1 here and ask any questions as you move along in the process.
Good luck!
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Form for K1 visa. Input please
QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Nov 27 2008, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear VJ Folks:

I am making a trip to India next week to meet my fiancee. Trying to make the most out of my trip. Taking the entire K1 packet with me that I submitted and other documents with me that she can use come time for the interview.

Although, it may be a little too early (I do not have my NOA2 yet), I am planning to take the Affidavit of Support documents. Understand I need to have form I-134 notarized. What about my taxes/W2/bank statements/ etc. Do those need to be noratized ?Also, if I have my employment letter with salary/etc info, do I need the bank/401K/brokerage account statements? My income level should not be an issue as I am over the min poverty level but wondering if I need to have other financial supporting documents.

What about the divorce certificate. Read somewhere that I need 'original and notarized copy' of my divorce judgment. I have a copy that I got from my lawyer that I notarized. Does my fiancee need my 'original' divorce decree that I should leave with her. Do I need to get an original copy from the court house ?

Anything else I need to plan for and take with me? Anyone input/suggestions will be much appreciated.
Thanks


1. No you do not need to have your tax returns/W2s/bank statements notarized.
2. Your employment letter with salary and other info (type of employment, etc.) will suffice, bank statements are also a good addition to the I-134, you do not need the 401k/brokerage account statements. As you state your income is above poverty level so you do not need to worry about showing assets.
3. For divorce certificate, check with your embassy here: http://newdelhi.usem...ket4k3info.html

TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS MARRIAGE: All applicants who have divorced or whose spouses have died must provide an original and a clear photocopy of proof of the legal termination of all previous marriages (death certificate of spouse, divorce decree). Divorce between Hindus and Christians must be documented by a court order. A certificate from the Kazi or the head of the Jammat must document divorce between Muslims. If any of these documents was issued in a local language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original.
MARMNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease people update your times lines
QUOTE (Tarumba @ Oct 14 2008, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been trying to for ages, but i can't seem to know how to do it....could you help me?



when you are signed in, click onto "My Assistant" (above, near top of page) and click onto edit/add my timeline.
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-14 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease people update your times lines
QUOTE (villaspurs @ Oct 12 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While this is true, the timelines do serve one very, very important function: they give people waiting the only sense of progress we have--it's the only gauge around to estimate how close we *might* be to approval. With that visible progress comes hope that we'll be permanently reunited with our loved ones soon. We can't underestimate how important that hope can be.


I agree! smile.gif

estadia: My thoughts are with you and hope that you will hear something VERY soon!! rose.gif

mld: wow! i see that you received your NOA1 in February! Apart from updating the timeline when you receive your NOA2 there isn't a lot more you can update on it. Hope you receive some news soon!
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-14 01:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134 Affidavit of Support
QUOTE (beenthere @ Oct 18 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am filing K-1 to VSC.

Do I need to fill out the I-134 ?

Thanks


If you are filing 1-129f form, then you don't need to fill out and file the 1-134 form at this stage. It will be needed at the interview stage though, further down the track.
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-18 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Passport Photo Requirements
QUOTE (GemandDan @ Oct 20 2008, 03:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much! That link was really helpful! happy.gif



you're welcome! biggrin.gif The passport would be MASSIVE in size if photos were 5 inch x 5 inch LOL!!!
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-20 03:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Passport Photo Requirements
QUOTE (GemandDan @ Oct 20 2008, 02:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have heard that US Passport photos are slightly different in size and proportion to Australian Passport photos. Does anyone know what the dimensions are on US passport photos and the other requirements? Would greatly appreciate the help, i need my photos for my Medical examination on Friday! smile.gif



2 inch by 2 inch. For all the tech stuff: pdf file.

http://travel.state....de 10-01-04.pdf
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-20 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Diffrence
welcome to vj! As others have said, i do not think the age difference is a problem as long as you have proof of geniune relationship and have met each other in person in the last two years.
Good luck and best wishes on your journey! smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-24 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134, Affidavit of Support
QUOTE (sooner56 @ Oct 26 2008, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am starting the process of a K-1 visa bringing my fiancee from Brazil to Texas. In addition to the I-129F and the G-325A, is it also required for me to fill out the I-134, Affidavit of Support? I appreciate ANY and ALL help out there. I just want to say that I have found help here earlier when investigating what I needed to do get this process started. I have found friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people who were willing to impart their expertise to me for which I am greatly thankful.



The 1-134 isn't needed until the interview stage. Good luck! good.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-28 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
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Get a lady from Luzon. Saves a LOT of hassle and money having to fly them and house them in Manila for the interview and medical!!~
Easier and cheaper for the guy also.
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Yeah, I heard they are 2 for the price of one in Luzon. rolleyes.gif
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kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-02 02:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F G325 mailed yesterday, What can I expect nxt
QUOTE (lougars @ Oct 31 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for the input, Yes I have filled out the time table, this is good for everyone! and yes be patient and Wait!! and Wait!!!


yes, welcome to the waiting room! reading.gif Good luck on your journey!! star_smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-10-31 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Work Questions
QUOTE (RayS @ Nov 8 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so I've done some additional reading and it looks like a fiance, upon arriving in the POE, can get the work stamp and that is valid for 90 days. So if you marry ASAP, theoretically, she can work in that 90 day period (the time which it usually takes for AOS/EAD to come) until it expires or the AOS/EAD comes. good.gif




As Laura + Tom said, IF she gets the work stamp.


http://www.visajourn...visa-enter.html


5.2)...What happens when we get off the plane?
A..You will queue up with all the others going through Immigration. You might be directed to a waiting area until the other passengers are gone. Your sealed envelope will be opened, your passport will be stamped, you will have the I-94 form (the white I-94) put in it (do not lose this!), you might get a 90 day work authorization or EAD Employment Authorization Document (see note). In early 2001, it was becoming increasingly uncommon to obtain any work authorization at a POE. As of Dec 2003 the only airport that still (and rarely) issues Work stamps is JFK. The officer may ask a few questions, and may say "Welcome to the United States". It doesn't take long. You leave the Immigration area, and then proceed through Customs.
Although your actual processing may not take long, if you must make a connecting flight then you better allow plenty of time, maybe as long as 3 or 4 hours at a major airport where the queues may be long, and the distance between terminals even longer.

It might pay not to get your hopes up too much on her getting a temporary work stamp.
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-08 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFederal Poverty Guidelines: Before or After Tax?
I thought it meant gross income (before tax) too.
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-07 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I send my passport as the original for supporting documentation?
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QUOTE (kiwiana @ Nov 14 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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oh i think you may have to supply an original of a devoirse decree though, because they ask for it again on the packet three checklist i have. plus marrage certs of each prior marrage, unsure.gif



Do we have to show marriage certificate of prior marriage? I only have divorce decree/paper


No, just previous divorces. You only provide marriage certificates if you are applying for a spousal visa.


Thanks Laura+Tom! Whew! put my mind at rest now! star_smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-14 05:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I send my passport as the original for supporting documentation?
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oh i think you may have to supply an original of a devoirse decree though, because they ask for it again on the packet three checklist i have. plus marrage certs of each prior marrage, unsure.gif



Do we have to show marriage certificate of prior marriage? I only have divorce decree/paper
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-14 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFYI
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They're shutting it down so they can have a gaming convention with all their computers. They'll fire it back up after call of duty is finished. Government employees need fun too smile.gif


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kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-22 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFYI
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Man...don't tell me they are looking at fixing the thing...you know..so it actually works?


nawww! that would be tooo easy!!! whistling.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-21 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for NOA2
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Our letter of Intent was not notarized either when my fiance filed our I129F, and as far as I know the Affidavit of Support was the only notarized form that our fiance has to prepared, other than that, I don`t know which form you were talking. I am curious now and quite alarmed if Letter of Intent hast to be notarized because we didn't do that. I hope this won`t give us problems too. We are waiting for our NOA2 soon, its exactly 4 months today since we have our NOA1. Hope we can have ours soon. Good lukc to us.



Our NOA2 was approved this past week and my US fiance received hardcopy of it in mail today.we didn't have anything in the package notarized. So i'm pretty sure you don't have to have a letter of intent notarized at all. I think you will be ok star_smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-23 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for NOA2
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mad.gif HI everyone, we were very late in getting our NOA1 due to the fact that a form wasnt notarized!! ughhh has anyone else had similar problems?? we have called the USCIS and they say we are still pending, people behind us in the IGORS list are getting their NOA2 its sooo frustrating, so now i think it wont happen til early dec ughhhhh im soooo over waiting....annie



out of interest. what form had to be notarized?


HI, he was told to notarize everything but i think it was the letter from his employer or it was the letter of intent to marry me i know it was one of them, i cant quite remember which one. i would have to ask Tommy but he is at work at the moment. i hope this helps



Thank you star_smile.gif Just found it interesting that you had to get something notarized. Did uscis send back your forms and request this?
Anyway, hope you get approved very soon!!! best wishes! smile.gif
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-11-22 20:33:00