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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMail the I-129F Package to the USCIS
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Aug 16 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At some higher fraud / more difficult Consulates it's sometimes best to send along some ongoing evidence with the initial petition.

You can supply some proof of ongoing communication now and continue to collect more until the interview.

your petition looks good. good luck.

btw... double check to make sure you checked the box under Part C - Question 2 on your I-129f wink.gif
There seem to be so many RFE's for that.

Thank you so much . i really appreciate it .
yeah we checked Question 2 on the I-129F part C but we left the question 3 blank is that ok ?

QUOTE (cherryred_04 @ Aug 16 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i can see u have all what u wanted in your package for KI-VISA so getting ready to sent it as soon as u can so u can be included to the AUG/08 ki-visa fillers...then u can add your timeline here and the waiting begins...god bless

Thank you so much.GOD bless you to
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-17 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMail the I-129F Package to the USCIS
Hi everyone
Me and my finacee are going to send our I-129F Package to the USCIS so we want to make sure that we don't miss anything .
We will send :-
1.Payment as required by USCIS (455$). We will send a personal check so we can track it
2.Cover Letter. sign and date it
3.Form I-129F sign and date it
4-single typed page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F about how we met in person in the last 2 years . sign and date it
5-fiance letter of intent one filled out by her and one filled out me. sign date it
6. G-325A (all four pages) one filled out by her and one filled out by me.sign and date it
7. One passport-type photo of her and one of me ( the name on the back)
8.Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for her.
9-.Copy of final Divorce Decree for her
Proof of having met in the last 2 years :-
-Copies of all airline boarding passes and passport stamps.
-some Photo's of me and her and of her with my family.( we write write our names, date, and location on the back of every photo.)
-Emails from me to her and some greeting cards and engagement ring respites of our rings
i know maybe the Emails its not proofing of having met in person .its proff of ongoing relationship .my question now is do i have to send her copies of her Emails to me to send it to USCIS or should i save that to the interview ?
Thank you so much rose.gif
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-16 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my fiancee stay outside of the US during the K1 process ?
QUOTE (hoomanik @ Aug 18 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hot Guy @ Aug 18 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hoomanik @ Aug 18 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

My fiancee is US citizen, We are going to get married soon and she is going to send the required forms for the K1 visa, It takes some months until I enter the US and meet her, this is so hard for both of us, Is there anyway that she can come to my country while the K1 visa is under process then we go together to US ?

Thanks for any suggestions star_smile.gif

you can't file for K1 visa if you are married .
K1 visa (fiance(e) visa) is just for people who are are not married .


Thanks for the reply smile.gif yes, I understand that we have to get married after I arrive to the US, but my question is: Can she come and live with me in my country while the K1 visa is under process or she has to stay in the US ?

Thanks again

yup she can
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-18 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my fiancee stay outside of the US during the K1 process ?
QUOTE (hoomanik @ Aug 18 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

My fiancee is US citizen, We are going to get married soon and she is going to send the required forms for the K1 visa, It takes some months until I enter the US and meet her, this is so hard for both of us, Is there anyway that she can come to my country while the K1 visa is under process then we go together to US ?

Thanks for any suggestions star_smile.gif

you can't file for K1 visa if you are married .
K1 visa (fiance(e) visa) is just for people who are are not married .
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-18 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancees new status?
her status is widow cause single means never married
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-27 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F address too long to fit.
QUOTE (DaveandFleur @ Aug 30 2008, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a buddy that is petitioning his Fiancee. Her address is too long to fit on line 2 of the I-129F. What should he do to make it fit and correct. He wants to type it.....

Thanks

Dave

Well he can attache a piece of paper and type
This is in reference to the I-129F form.All of my fiancee address did not fit on the front of the form for her full address .so i added her full address below
....................
and then where it says address on the I-129F he can type see attached .
i hope that help
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-08-31 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe forgot to include 'Letters of Intent to Marry'
QUOTE (Kirsto @ Sep 6 2008, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Sep 6 2008, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kirsto @ Sep 6 2008, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, i'm new here but have been using the site for much needed valuable information, so thanks so far!!

We mailed our I-129F yesterday to Vermont but once we got home realised that we forgot to include both of our Letters of Intent to Marry, i'm soooo upset and worried??!! What should we do?? We are going to mail them seperately but as we don't have a File number yet we don't know if they will be able to link them up? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Does anyone have any advice on the best thing to do? What do you think will happen to our application?

Thank you so much in advance for any help you may be able to offer, i'm distraught! helpsmilie.gif

Best advice is to sit tight - try not to worry - don't send anything to USCIS that they didn't ask for. You'll get to supply a second (or in your case first) letter for the interview. You should be fine. good.gif


Thanks for replying....so don't send them seperately then?? Only thing is, i'm flying back to the UK later today and I want to feel like everything is taken care of! Will we automatically get an RFE?

One other question, when and how will we receive a file number so that we can track the progress of our application online?

Well sorry to hear that . but don't be mad cause it happens .
i think yeah maybe you will get a RFE asking for the letter of intent to marry .
they will send you the NOA1 (notice of action ) to your email and then to your mail . and you will find your case number in that NOA1 .
then all what you have to do is go to USCS site and then check your case online. or you can register and they will send you emails every time they touch your papers
Good luck and best wishes for ya
you can join the sep K1 filers VSC
Sep K1 filers VSC

Edited by Hot Guy, 06 September 2008 - 07:22 AM.

tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-06 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I send the USCIS my original I-129F with original signatures?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 11 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
original signature on I129f, all four copies of G325's and letters of intent...

it is suggested you make a copy of the entire packet (inc forms) for your own records and 'just in case' and also to send to your fiance for reference at interview time.

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tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-12 04:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there a K1 organization ??
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 13 2008, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dawes @ Sep 12 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I talked to a good friend of mine today and he is the regional director for my Federal Congressman, we talked about the K1 visa and why it takes so long for a US citizen to get there loved ones here to marry. I was told that if just a single person now and then contacts a congressman about the long wait time , then nothing is going to happen to change the situation. He then said that if there is a large organized group that can contact the different congressman that deal with immigration issues , then something might get done to speed the process up. So back to my question ,,, Does anyone know of a National Organization for Marriage based visas?


Of course. Here's the link. http://www.visajourney.com

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tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-13 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Processing Dates...Who To Trust?
QUOTE (GordonFreeman @ Sep 13 2008, 04:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm Portuguese, and I met my girlfriend when I was in Cali studying (ex-F1).
We became engaged, we came to Europe meet my parents, and when she went back she filed for our K1 petition for me to go back to be with her and get married.
I love her a lot and we've been separated now for 2 months - waiting for the K1.

Initially we were told it would take about 3 months maximum, but later USCIS said it could take 8 months or more.
The processing times are erratic ( https://egov.uscis.g...eviceCenter=CSC ) and go back and forth.
As you know, it's a very hard situation for us to be separated without knowing when we'll be together.

Q:
Who should I trust about the processing times?
Is it really going to take that long to review a simple application and do a background check?


Q:
We're going insane and we miss each other! Last resort, she'll be coming here in christmas, but she has work and classes (and I was stripped of that here after spending time there studying).
Could I go there visit her in California as well, while we wait for the K1 petition? She was told I needed a B1 visa, but isn't that for business?

Thanks in advance


every case is different but i think the K! visa takes about 4 or 5 months to get approved .
yeah you can go to visit her and she can come to visit you
Good luck and my best wishes for you . timeline.gif

Edited by Hot Guy, 13 September 2008 - 05:52 AM.

tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-13 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview question :)
QUOTE (Mocana87 @ Sep 14 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When my fiance goes to be interviewed at the embassy (in our case in Romania) will they ask him whether or not he is going to stay? I figure they are not going to ask him this since they are assuming that he is only coming to get married. If they do what should he answer? headbonk.gif He keeps bothering me to ask you guys tongue.gif

To clarify: WIll they ask him if he is going to stay longer then the 90 days****

They will not ask him that question cause they already know what does K! means and they already know that they will stay longer that the 90 days
enjoy us here Sept 2008 K1 VSC filers
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-15 06:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion re. G-325A
QUOTE (KAT&Allie @ Sep 5 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everybody. Your comments are much appreciated.

So I gather that it may be for the best to just sit tight and pray :-). That however is not going to improve my stress levels and sleep pattern much ;-).

And I'll be sending him my copy with my signature this time first thing Monday morning in case he gets the RFE.

Thanks again.
T.

i was checking your timeline and i saw that you filed for the visa in sep so can you join us
Sept K1 VSC 2008
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-06 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyer/Attorney
QUOTE (Luke and Deanna @ Sep 13 2008, 04:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would paying for an Immigration lawyer/attorney be worth our time? Would it help organize it and make sure the process is done correctly? Also, does it help speed up the wait?

If so, what immigration lawyer/attorneys do you recommend. How did they help you?

Thank you

Luke and Deanna

You don't have to hire a lawyer . you can file for the visa your self its so easy .
the immigration lawyer will not speed it up .or what he will do if just file the forms for you and make sure that everything in order which you can do it without any issues
try to read the guides and if you have a question just ask people here on vj about it and they will help you.
there are so many good people here and they have experience about the process .
Good luck and my best wishes for you
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-13 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about what comes after NoA2
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Sep 15 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Assuming everything goes as planned and we receive our NoA2 in january, what happens next?
I know there needs to be an interview. do they schedule that for you? Is it directly after getting your NoA2?

An NoA2 is NOT the real approval then? the real approval comes after the interview? Do you know right away or do they take time in considering?

I just want to be extra prepared!!!

Thanks in advance!

first of all Congrats on your NOA1 and i think once you got it in Sep so you join us here Sep K1 VSC filers 2008
after you will get the NOA2 Vermont Service Center will send your petition to the National Visa Center ( NVC ) for background check .
and then after that the NVC will send your papers to the Consulate in Canada for the interview.
the Consulate in Canada will send you some forms to fill out and they will ask you for some papers like your birth certificate the police record....medical exam
NOA2 it means the USCIS approved you . and yeah you need another approve at the interview
and you will know right away like they will tell you congratulations.....we will send you the visa in ....days or weeks
Good luck and my best wishes for you
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-15 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Mistake?
QUOTE (pamirigirl @ Sep 19 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry, it was an I-129F!
Thank you!

join us here Sept 2008 K1 VSC filers
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 04:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 4 - Interview Letter
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Edited by Hot Guy, 20 September 2008 - 06:51 AM.

tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A Bio form for K-1 visa
G-325A (all four pages) file out by the foreign fiance(e) and the US citizen .
its like you will file one and your fiancee will file one to
Good luck and my best wishes for you rose.gif

Edited by Hot Guy, 20 September 2008 - 08:17 AM.

tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmissing a document when you go to Interview
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tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Letter of Intent
To make easier and more clear
you are the US citizen yes? and i think you will send your petition to California so it supposed to be like that for you ok :-
Your Address
United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130
(date mm-dd-yyyy)

Dear Sir or Madam

I, (your name) , do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (your fiancee name), and intend to do so within 90 days of her arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Yours truly,

your (signature)

( print your name)

and for your fiancee it supposed to be like this :-

her Address
United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130

(date mm-dd-yyyy)

Dear Sir or Madam
( her name) , do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (your name), and intend to do so within 90 days of my arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Yours truly,

her (signature)

( print her name)
Good luck and my best wishes for you
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Sep 20 2008, 03:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ramin @ Sep 19 2008, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,
Would it be any problem that we show I sent her money every month? I told her to stop working and spend more time to learn English her work did not allow her to have any time to do anything else. I thought it would be better for her to practice English.
Thanks!


I don't know that that is such a good idea. I've seen others say that sending money makes it appear as the relationship is based on financial gain, not love. And China has a tough consulate so it seems, so I don't know that if I were in your shoes, I would be willing to take a risk along those lines.

good.gif its not good idea at all to show them that
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
I-129F
Good luck and my best wishes for you rose.gif
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-22 05:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Part C: Question 3
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Sep 22 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If none of them apply then you leave it blank.

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tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-22 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A form fill out question
QUOTE (Omar G. @ Sep 20 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does the I-129f form require both our signitures or just mine (the us citizen)? i couldn't access the I-129 file because it says 'the file is damaged and unable to be repaired' it said the same on both VJ.com and on the US embassy page.

just the US citizen
go to USCIS website to get the I-129F or any another forms you need
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A form fill out question
QUOTE (Omar G. @ Sep 20 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we both must fill out the G-325A form (4 copies each) since the spaces are small can i do this using the computer to enter the info in the fields? i assume i can, and would i be able to also fill out my fiance's using my computer and mail her the document for her to sign them, then mail them back to me? we both dont have the best handwriting, and i think it would be best to do it this way. It says that my fiance also has to fill out the 4 forms, i can do it on my computer, and all thats real important is her offical signiture right? which i would mail for her to sign then mail it back..... or is it just best for each of us to hand write it?

yes you can do that
Good luck and my best wishes for you rose.gif
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-20 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F question
Ours was one page
Good luck and my best wishes for you rose.gif
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-24 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfee for k1
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Sep 24 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you mean the fee you pay before your interview, it is $131 plus £14 delivery charge.

what do you mean by issuance fee?!!! timeline.gif

Edited by Hot Guy, 24 September 2008 - 04:24 PM.

tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-24 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFEDEX, UPS or USPS?
We used USPS and everything went so smooth without any issues
Good luck and my best wishes for you
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-09-25 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport after medical exam
QUOTE (sam808 @ Oct 2 2008, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was done with my medical check up last Monday-Tuesday and Praise God, though it was tough, I think I passed it. But, they took my passport. Is that alright? They said, they are the one who'll forward it to the embassy all together with my medical record at the embassy.

I don't know about your country but it doesn't sound right at all.
you should have your passport when you will go to the interview .
maybe someone from you country help you
Good luck
tenderheartusa79MaleEgypt2008-10-02 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I reading this correctly?
Because that's a signature, not a timeline.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-08-16 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresentering usa with a debt
They don't care, and your debts don't follow you.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-02 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
In a pinch, could you not move there?
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-03 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1, I-130 - Just plain confused!
No. They do not care how long you have known each other or been together, only that you have physically been in each other's presence in the last two years.

An I-130 is for a spousal visa. You are not eligible to file for a spousal visa unless you marry first.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-19 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotally confused!
By "marriage certificate", I assume you mean "marriage license"? They are two very different things - a certificate is proof of your marriage and is issued when you are married.

If he is not currently in the country now and is coming to live with you permanently, then yes, he needs the proper visa, called a K-1 visa.

The guides at the top have a step by step outline of the process, which is essentially that:
-You petition for him to apply. This is where the form I-129F is used. If that is approved, then:
-The information is forwarded to the US Consulate in NZ
-He will be invited to apply. This is called "packet 3".
-He will take a medical exam.
-He will attend an in-person interview, where they will approve, deny, or ask for more information.

Yes, your financial situation will affect your ability to get the visa. You must be making 125% of the poverty guideline for your household size. You can use someone to co-sponsor you if there is a financial shortfall, this is pretty common.

The process takes at best several months from start to finish.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-23 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the government allow you to change your mind?
Yes, you can move during the process.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-23 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting and I-129F
Yes, you can.
gwennehFemaleEngland2008-09-24 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone explain 'touches'?
The first three letters represent which service centre is processing your case. So WAC is for California service centre and EAC is for vermont.
hope that helps
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Ok stupid question I should know by now but my NOA1 starts with a WAC not an EAc am I looking at the wrong number?
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kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-08-06 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos
Like Terri and Seb, we too only sent in 5 or 6 photographs in our 1-129f package. I have more pics for the interview stage smile.gif good luck!
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-08-21 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
I'm not sure if your fiance is a US citizen or not but if he is, he could trying phoning USCIS at 1-800-870-3676 or 1-800-375-5283 and order the forms from there. Or go to the USCIS website and on the right side of the page (that is the 'immigration forms' for download page) it says related links and there is a 'FORMS BY MAIL" link that you can click onto. Type in your name and address and the forms you require and they will be sent out to any USA address.
kiwianaFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-21 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134 Question?
Some said that Manila doesn't accept co-sponsorship but I say that depends on the CO. I got a co sponsor with my K1 visa and I am now in the US. There is always no harm in trying.. I suggest you get one. After NOA2 approval arrives everything is so fast so might as well you want to seek for a job ASAP. Your assets can help too.

Good Luck!



Vida Taylor
vichygurlFemalePhilippines2008-09-23 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescalling husband and wife, please help!
You would have trouble definately..Please edit is to be safe..Good luck!!
belovedbymeFemalePhilippines2008-09-23 23:12:00