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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for dual national(not currently living in the US)
Since you are planning to move to the US in the new year and have a job lined up from what I understand, your best bet is absolutely to get married in the UK and file the I-130 petition at the London USCIS office before leaving for the US. Then when the interview stage comes a few months down the road, you will be set up in the US with US income and able to sponsor her. So to keep things clear for yourself, I would focus on the DCF (direct consular filing) guide and the DCF forum. She will be getting the CR1 immigrant visa.

EDIT - Also, like pushbrk said earlier, you should backfile tax returns for the past three years. You won't owe money if you haven't earned more than the equivalent of about $82,000 USD a year in any of the past three years, but you still have to file and exclude your foreign income. www.irs.gov or the US embassy IRS people can help you. It's not as scary as it might seem at first. smile.gif

Edited by MargotDarko, 14 October 2008 - 04:08 PM.

MargotDarkoFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite, Pregnant Fiance W/Health Concern, Congressman Help
QUOTE (toma1 @ Nov 6 2008, 03:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Nov 5 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This site is supposed to be for support Jesus Christ!


What???


He's saying the site is to support people and he used "Jesus Christ" as profanity not saying the site is for supporting Jesus.

I agree about supporting people. It's very possible to tell someone what they don't want to hear without being overly negative. Some people have done that here but some posts were unnecessary and overly negative.

Edited by MargotDarko, 06 November 2008 - 12:05 PM.

MargotDarkoFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-06 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationship Problems due to Language
QUOTE (Slightly Bonkers @ Dec 25 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Since I can't think of anything, here is a stupid example:
immediately in German really means 'right now' or in '5 seconds' whereas my fiancé tends to use it as 'in 10 minutes'"


We have exactly the same problem!

Granted we're both native English speakers.
But I blame the fact that he is a guy!

Some of these issues sound very familiar to me and my husband (and every other boyfriend I've had!)


Hehe. Yes, that is definitely a "guy speak" problem not an English problem. tongue.gif "Immediately" really means "right away" in English as well.
MargotDarkoFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-25 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTB skin test positive Please help :(
My test came back positive too, when I had a medical here in the USA. They gave me a chest X-ray which came back all clear. I found out later on at an Orientation/health and safety meeting, totally by accident when someone else asked about it, that because I had had a BCG vaccine when I was at school, any TB skin test I had in the future would always come back positive.

Dawn.

Edited by Dawny&Tommy, 03 May 2012 - 01:07 PM.

Dawny&TommyFemaleEngland2012-05-03 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got back from the US
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jul 22 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Feel free to move this if it's in the wrong place.

I just got back from MA where I spent a wonderful 6 weeks with my fiancee and now that I'm back in the UK, I feel so empty. We've assembled the I-129 package and it's ready to go as soon as we have the money in the bank. He hasn't been paid for a while as his boss has been having issues with finances and it feels so frustrating having the package sit on the desk for over a month.

Problem is, I just feel so alone and empty now... everything I look at is making me upset. His clothes for obvious reasons, the clothes I wore while I was over there, thinking of how this time yesterday I was with him... even an old coffee cup that I left on the table just before I left to go visit him. Hearing his voice is making me just want to cuddle into him and cry.

I do try and talk to people about it but they seem to think that I should be used to this by now because I've had to leave him so many times (this is the 9th time we've seen each other over the past few years) but it actually feels the opposite, like the more times I have to do it, the harder it gets. That, or they tell me that I should focus on the happy memories we had rather than just feel sad that I'm no longer with him. But that's rational and love is not. Life felt so content waking up with him and finally getting time together after waiting, like we really deserved it... and having it taken away all over again makes me feel depressed. I don't feel like taking care of myself physically and can't even face unpacking right now. I was told lately that I need to toughen up a bit and this made me feel worse because I feel that I've tried to be strong about it for so long, and it takes so much power to walk away.

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions; what do people do when they feel this way?

I know it's best to keep busy and I start a new job this week (which is why I came back, to get some money) but that seems like such a huge hurdle because it's a physically tiring job and I feel so down. Hopefully I'll be able to go back to the US in 5-7 weeks but then the cycle starts again. sad.gif


I feel your pain, your emptiness and your lonliness when you have to depart and believe you me I understand that it gets much much WORSE everytime you have to leave him. You'll have to look after yourself physically and mentally as this process isn't designed for the faint hearted I'll tell you that now... If you guys haven't sent off the petition yet because of finances, instead of making yourself feel worse by going again in 5-7 weeks and facing the fact you'll have to depart again, spend the flight money on the K1 fee, that should be a start to your future. good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-24 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving in the U.S
QUOTE (puppies @ Jul 31 2008, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will the fact that I resided in the us for three years on extended visa(no overstay),have any affect on the k1 visa.Also the fact I was denied entry at poe and recently at the us embassy????

Hiya
Your K1 should not have affect due to no overstay..but we need more info. Why was you denied at POE and US embassy? On what circumstances?
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-31 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI cannot wait for NOA2
QUOTE (xizi @ Aug 5 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hodgie took me to his class today. I actually went to his class yesterday also. However, he taught high school students yesterday while he taught those kids who were only around 8 years old today. You might wonder how I could go with him. Well, I really appreciated the advanced technology. We couldn't be so close to each other without laptop and camera. Even though we were on the opposite side of the world, and we haven't seen each other for more than one year, we could see each other through the camera. I had so much fun going everywhere with him.

Sometimes, I was indeed worried about our case because it's been 4 months since we applied for K-1, but we haven't received NOA2 yet. However, Hodgie always asked me to be positive. Every time after I talked to him, I got more confidence, so that I could continue to wait for my visa patiently.

Please come, NOA2! August 16 is my birthday. NOA2 would be my best birthday gift if it could come.

Hang on in there good.gif I know it's tough. I've seen some that have had their NOA2s who filed after me but we all get our turn too! Your adjudication date is from August 18th so try go by that smile.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-05 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it a definite RFE?
QUOTE (Anjelika81 @ Jul 14 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

Is filling N/A instead of "none" on 129F form a definite RFE????

Thank you!!

No I wouldn't have thought so.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-07 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it a definite RFE?
QUOTE (Anjelika81 @ Jul 14 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

Is filling N/A instead of "none" on 129F form a definite RFE????

Thank you!!

I would not think so at all!! I think they are more worried about a divorce decree should it apply to you in this case if it was not sent in or more evidence for something like the affidivit.. the best of luck and I hope it is plain sailing all the way good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-15 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould we call USCIS or NVC?
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Aug 12 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Greetings fellow VJers! Should we call USCIS or NVC to know if our case was already sent or has reached NVC? I understand the average time for today is 7days from NOA2 (USCIS) to NVC.

Can please anyone share? Thanks.

It wouldn't hurt to call the NVC. I am not at that stage unfortunately but you have everything to gain by knowing either way. It's also better that you keep on the ball at all times, I know my fiancé would!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi messed up
QUOTE (decker @ Aug 11 2008, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I mailed our K1 last week and sitting on my table is Linh's divorce certificate that was supposed to go too. Should I wait for an RFE or try to mail it?

Yep wait for the RFE

QUOTE (decker @ Aug 11 2008, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I mailed our K1 last week and sitting on my table is Linh's divorce certificate that was supposed to go too. Should I wait for an RFE or try to mail it?

It would only be an extra couple of weeks delay added once they send an RFE..that's if you act fast and send it in upon receiving it. Good luck!! good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos
QUOTE (kiwiana @ Aug 21 2008, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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!

Ditto biggrin.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit again before interview stage?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Aug 26 2008, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How long was your last visit?

You wouldn't think they'd give you any ageda but who knows really... you'd be best to ask in the Canadian forum as they would have the best advice for you. smile.gif

It's true Kim & Russ..you never know what agenda they'll dish ya til ya get there I suppose. I stayed one week before..I'm from the UK how could the Canadian forum help me? It's worth a shot showing up at the POE either ways.. cheers... and a speedy interview date for you guys biggrin.gif -x-
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit again before interview stage?
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Aug 26 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think as long as you can prove that you have reasons to go back home to straighten things out before you move, you'll fine.

Diana

The last time I went I was stacked to the teeth with everything like my land registry deed, employer's letter, bank statement etc. and none of it was seen whatsoever. I think I will take the same with me again, cheers Di biggrin.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit again before interview stage?
I recently visited my fiancé for a week at the end of June content.gif We are at the stage where we are waiting for our file to reach the NVC. We want to see eachother again in a few weeks time because *if* we receive our K1 visa following a successful interview this October I'm guessing, I won't be leaving right away due to things I need to work out with the house, the job, extended goodbyes etc.

My Q is what do you think our chances are with POE? Would they kick a stink over a week's visit? I have only been once to see him this year sad.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBusiness trip to US while I129F pending
QUOTE (crs @ Aug 27 2008, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was simply thinking that my petition is possibly gonna be approved by then, but I certainly will not have a K visa stamped. So my plans are s to go before the K1 visa and then get back, go for the interview, and then quit my job and move etc. So the "not activated" thing is not the issue, I am sorry if I was being confusing. I just meant, would they care at the interview when they open my passport and see that I travelled to the US just a few weeks before going to the interview.

No no0pb.gif The best of luck with your journey together good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen requirement to personally meet fiancee would result in extreme hardship to petitioner
QUOTE (2ond journey @ Aug 27 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have never seen an example of anybody getting approved by USCIS by not meeting in person.

There are people that have been approved without meeting in person, of course with valid and acceptable explanations.. but these have to do with religion or something or other that forbids the meeting of persons before marriage etc ..it has been done but it's not too often.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestrying to get an idea of all the fees and amounts
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Sep 5 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Sep 5 2008, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Sep 5 2008, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We're tallying up how much we need to have saved to get this whole process completed, and figured out everything but the air fair. When he's granted his VISA (being positive, not if but when!!), can he purchase a one way ticket to the US, or is he required to buy a round trip ticket in case he's denied at POE? He's being told he has to have round trip, but that's by people who've only been over on tourist's VISA's, not K-1's. Anyone know?

Thanks!

He can purchase a one-way ticket on a K1 visa. Though sometimes return tickets are even cheaper than one way tickets! For tourist visas it's always a requirement to have a return ticket.


That's what I was thinking, but he had me second guessing myself!! Thanks for the heads up on the possibly cheaper round trips, I'll be sure to look at both when that time comes!!

Your welcome good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 04:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestrying to get an idea of all the fees and amounts
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Sep 5 2008, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We're tallying up how much we need to have saved to get this whole process completed, and figured out everything but the air fair. When he's granted his VISA (being positive, not if but when!!), can he purchase a one way ticket to the US, or is he required to buy a round trip ticket in case he's denied at POE? He's being told he has to have round trip, but that's by people who've only been over on tourist's VISA's, not K-1's. Anyone know?

Thanks!

He can purchase a one-way ticket on a K1 visa. Though sometimes return tickets are even cheaper than one way tickets! For tourist visas it's always a requirement to have a return ticket.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious Marriage Discussion
QUOTE (HarryandAlena @ May 19 2008, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for all of the good advice and words of encouragement.

Yes, I did disclose the marriage and provide the necessary documentation in the I-129. I understand that the embassy in Kiev does not require that the finance have a complete photocopy of the I-129 package at the interview. I did send Alena a copy of the original application and some other doucments along with my I-134. I do not think she has read any of it because she has been busy with work and school. Again, I had planned on telling her in the DR. I realize I need to tell her and will do so in a letter.THanks
Harry

A phone call may be better than a letter.. the best of luck anyway!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does the 'meeting in person in the last 2 years' mean?
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Sep 10 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You have to have met in person within the last two years of filing for the K-1 visa. Say you filed in August 2008, you need to have met at least once between Aug 06 and Aug 08. I would suggest that you make the effort in meeting before you file.

I'll second that.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-10 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhoto Evidence
QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Sep 18 2008, 02:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We did, but we are still waiting on our noa2, so can't give you a complete success story yet. unsure.gif

I had ours printed from my home printer and sent it off to USCIS. We received our NOA2.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-19 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressealed divorce decree
QUOTE (chiea @ Sep 19 2008, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my interview date is on oct.30 and before that i want to make sure that all the papers are correct. He sent me all the required document for my visa interview but the divore decree is sealed and he told me not to open it as per instruction of uscis is it true? tHANK YOU FOR REPLYING GOD BLESS!

As laura & tom stated above I have my partner's divorce decree at home, open.
That should answer your question! I agree with laura and tom, it is the MBE that you must not open. The mysterious brown envelope is given to you after your interview with the embassy. Please read advice thoroughly. The best of luck with your upcoming interview!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-19 02:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa help
QUOTE (Detroit Guy @ Jul 17 2008, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now I know this might sound crazy but I met a girl online who I love very, very much. I have known her for a while now and I have talked to her almost everyday for hours and I have never been happier. The thing is she lives in another country and I want her to be over here with me. I want to be with this girl and I know I'm a bit young but I would love to be with this girl forever. Now I heard that you need to have income tax and properties to get married and I don't have any of those yet cause I'm still young and about to start college. Is there any possible way around this? I really hope there is cause I want to be with her so bad. If you need anymore information to help me work this out that isn't too private feel free to ask.

Hi and welcome to the VJ community smile.gif

If you read the FAQs and guides above it may help you understand what you need to do.
Alas the requirements are that you have met in the last two years, that both parties are free to marry and that you will be able to financially support her. As you are a student you could perhaps get in a co sponsor and take it from there.. think seriously about what you want to do as this process takes quite a while and depending on which country she is from it could taken even longer than a while. Also you don't need to have a property to be able to marry. The best of luck!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-17 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing through a rought time, needing some sound advice.
Hi Lee and welcome to VJ smile.gif

I hope you find comfort in all the answers given to you...everyone here is extremely helpful and in the same boat as you. It is very very difficult I know sad.gif I only just got back from seeing my other half and I have three weeks til me USEM interview...if you check some timelines on here like mine for instance it doesn't take long at all til you get an interview. I would say 2 months at the most from your NOA2 if you have everything prepared and ready to send to the embassy.. if you decide to visit before getting your NOA2 or after, and you get denied at a POE, it will not affect your K1 visa status at all. But hey saving money is a good thing and it will help while the credit crunch is on that seems to be biting us all.. mad.gif

If it makes you feel better I got a good walloping and a grilling last week after the IO finally let me in...what a nightmare but it was very worth it!!! You'll be alright hon rose.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-10 05:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan an I-134 be altered in any way after notarization?
QUOTE (Damian P @ Oct 14 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Oct 14 2008, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MONEY or a credit card/debit card!!!! You're all set Mister P biggrin.gif


Hmmmm, all set apart from those damned W2 forms. - GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! mad.gif

Oh well, what I told ya in the PM stands! laughing.gif

Yes exactly I would do the same thing too matey smile.gif To be honest I hope I get things on time.. we'll see..
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan an I-134 be altered in any way after notarization?
QUOTE (Damian P @ Oct 14 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, quick update: all the I-134 stuff arrived this morning, and apart from that one little issue, it's absolutely spot on.

Here's what I'll be taking to interview on Monday:

Police certficate
Birth certificate (long form)
Passport
U.S. spec passport photos (x2)
I-134 forms from sponsor & co sponsor
Last 3 years tax returns
Letter confirming employment on headed paper
Letter of intent to marry
Evidence of ongoing relationship

Have I missed anything? Also, just a quick question on the co-sponsors form: what should he have put down in the "relationship to petitioner" section?

Thank ya!!! good.gif


MONEY or a credit card/debit card!!!! You're all set Mister P biggrin.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBorder Interview
QUOTE (orozco2007 @ Oct 14 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance entered the US in Chicago. The officer was very nice. He did go through EVERY page of our documents and when he finished he kept them. Does anyone know why? The one thing we really need is the birth certificates.

You should have had your original certificate given back to you at the embassy.. I don't think they would keep your original birh certificate and place it inside the MBE no? Someone please clarify!! I imagined its a copy of the birth certificate that's inside..

Otherwise the MBE is what they keep so they can enter your details online so that in a couple of weeks you can apply for the SSN. The best of luck!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnything I can do?
Firsty I'm very sorry to hear about your mother. I can only imagine the grief you must be going through.. the only thing I could suggest is if he spends time with you right up until before the interview stage. I'm sorry I didn't check your timeline before posting, but you should be okay for him visiting but he has to go back for the interview. Once again I'm truly sorry and wish every energy and support God gives upon you. rose.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS visits per year?
QUOTE (Damian P @ Oct 14 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Oct 14 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Oct 14 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Must be nice to be able to get a Visa to USA that easy.

Try to get a tourist visa from Philippines to USA, it is almost impossible.

oh well.


rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif

LOLOLOLOL!!! And I thought I was hard-faced!!!

laughing.giflaughing.gif I needed the laugh too mate trust me!!!

QUOTE (SusieK @ Oct 14 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donna-marie @ Oct 14 2008, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ty Laura was just going to say that.
Susie u r naughty lol
Hi wifetobe



Yeah UK has the VWP but we wanted to do more than 90 days so we went the other route first, big oooopsie!

lol aye naughty cow here for sure!

lol oh well wifey your just a trip luv xxx

laughing.gif @ naughty cow laughing.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS visits per year?
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Oct 14 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Must be nice to be able to get a Visa to USA that easy.

Try to get a tourist visa from Philippines to USA, it is almost impossible.

oh well.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS visits per year?
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Oct 14 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee has just booked his tickets to the US for christmas (we're both ecstatic!) and I'm just wondering if it will be a problem as he has previously visited 3 times this year... Once in February for 10 days, once in April for another 10 days and just recently in August for a month... He's coming for a month this December and he's worried that there will be an issue with customs!

We understand about bringing all ties to your home country and he has a letter from his employer available after discussing it with him as well as some bank statements and vehicle documents. Hoping to get some advice from people in a similar situation!


Hi Sam
The evidence demonstrating his return to the UK is sufficient enough but not sure they would be interested in even looking at it, but that's just my experience! I was prodded apart and grilled to the bone recently at a POE and I only went twice this year! I was also grilled about 3 times last year too. Just be ready to face the music should he be sent to passport control but he'll be fine! Donna Marie might have alot of advice to offer you as she's been about 15 times over the past two years and got a worse time than I did....

The best of luck and have a wonderful Christmas together biggrin.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim just curious about the photo with blue background
QUOTE (babykim @ Oct 14 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all VJ's people im just curious about the photo that i send to my fiancee to send in USCIS.the photo i send him have a blue background on it.then wen i read it today for the instruction for the photo that i send to my fiancee need to have white background on it.the question is the photo that i send to my fiancee with blue background wud be fine?is not a problem to be delay with my fiancee approvel to the petition? headbonk.gif hope i can have rply soon to my family in VJ's thanks in advance for rply i appreciate it...God bless to all

Whilst you are waiting for the RFE - I would suggest you go to a photography studio and tell the photographer you need 2 US passport sized photos. They will instantly know what you mean. Be sure to specify what visa it is for as it all depends. A white or an off white colour is needed for the background colour. Follow the guides above to be sure. The best of luck good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 05:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 delayed for excesively long time
QUOTE (andana_dj @ Oct 17 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone! I was reading a lot of posts here on different topics and issues accordingly K1/K3 processing......decided to ask your opinion about my situation.... My Fiance sent the full package with documents for K1 visa on September 8 th......after that he got a notice from the VSC that the package is received.......after that .......no more news from them
I noticed that the most of people are getting their NOA1 in first 2 weeks.......we didnt get ours even after almost 6
SHOULD WE WORRY???? IS THIS OK TO WAIT FOR SO LONG THE FIRST NOA??????????

Please tell me what you think????????
Is anyone else having this issue with VSC?


Thank you!

It's perfectly normal after 6 weeks. The VSC and the CSC used to dish them out after 2 weeks.. I remember we got ours 6 weeks later actually. I wouldn't worry. You should expect your NOA2 within the next 3 months? I don't know the current processing times.. though if you register your case number online with www.uscis.gov you can follow your status from there. The very best of luck for a speedy approval and for the rest of you who are waiting for their NOA2s!!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-17 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUK or England?
QUOTE (thomasj @ Oct 17 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question...

Is it best to use 'England' or 'UK / United Kingdom' when completeing questions such as 'Country of residence' on forms I-129f and G-325A? I only ask because I've already shortened 'Chorlton-Cum-Hardy' to 'Chorlton' and 'Greater Manchester' to 'Manchester' in order to fit neatly on the Pdf forms.

Thanks!

I put 'UK' on my one.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-17 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned about stupid people and their MOUTH
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Nov 24 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not going to reply to your question OP, because frankly I really don't know. What I do know however is that the title of your thread is very deameaning and disrespectful! This is a community of people who help others. No one gives information that they know is false. You are required to filter information from this site, from other sources and come to your own conclusions. To suggest that people are "stupid", and their mouths? How horrible. You mentioned you should have posted this question at first in the VN section of VJ, and perhaps you should have. There are no experts here, if you require precise "legal" advise, hire an attorney.

I couldn't agree with you more CarlaWarla.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned about stupid people and their MOUTH
QUOTE (CraigCam @ Nov 22 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I find it ironic that the OP specifically asked for no replies from anyone who isn't sure of their answers and the first reply posted is incorrect. Not only incorrect but from a country with much different cultural practices than Vietnam. The fact is that a one word answer without any explanation doesn't help much anyway. So, why add to the OP's stress with a negative reply if you aren't going to give any explanation?

The correct answer is, NO, this should not be a problem. First of all, the Consulate in HCM is aware of how important the engagement party is to VN people. They will not be confused about the difference between an engagement party and a wedding. In fact, it is expected that there will be an engagement party for the family and friends, especially if the wedding will be in the US.

To take this a step further, I have sent an email to the Consulate asking about this topic. The Consulate states that it is aware that couples wish to celebrate with the family in VN before leaving for the US. The only thing that the Consulate is concerned with is that there is no legal marriage. So, you can actually have a wedding ceremony as long as there is no marriage certificate involved. No marriage certificate=Not married.

Now I have read of couples in other countries having non-legal weddings and being denied visas. This is because in some countries, India for example, a religious ceremony is considered legally binding with or without a marriage license. But, Vietnam is different. Remember, you are dealing with a communist government and religious ceremonies are viewed differently by the government.

I don't have a link to the post handy, but someone on VJ recently(about 4 or 5 months ago) was approved in HCM and they had had a full blown wedding(not engagement party) without a marriage certificate. They sent an email to the Consulate to be sure this was not a problem. The Consulate stated exactly as I have and they took the email to the interview as evidence but it was not necessary, pink slip, first try.

I'm sure that people are just trying to be helpful but have no idea what the visa process is really like in VN. That is why this post should be in the Asian forum where people who are familiar with the specifics of how the HCM Consulate works will be more likely to respond. Sure, you will find stories of couples that have had problems in similar situations, but I seriously doubt any of them will be from the HCM Consulate.

Besides, what is done is done, so, why stress out about it now? You have made it clear that the party was an engagement not a wedding. In my opinion, this is a good thing for you. The engagement party will be excellent evidence to bolster your case of a bona fide relationship. Trust me, you will have plenty of other things to worry about without adding this to the pile.

One last thing, according to the K1 guru, ME, the Consulate cannot deny your petition based on any information already approved by USCIS in your I-129F petition. Since, you included info about the engagement party in your petition and USCIS has approved it, then technically HCM cannot deny you based on that info.

Good luck!


First of all I was replying to the question itself, definition: ("singularly", "alone"). And, generally, the answer is YES. When you bring everything else in to the equation i.e. Vietnam consulate ETC that's a whole 'nother story so you would be correct in that case. It is infact a BIG problem where ppl DO get DENIED because of the Consul being suspicious by engagement 'wedding looking' pics tied to a 'K1' application. It happens ALOT - read up in other forums first before judging my answer.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned about stupid people and their MOUTH
QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Nov 22 2008, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK - I am very confused right now. People keep giving me wrong advice, opinions, and a lot of unnecessary worry! Please don't answer this question if you don't KNOW for SURE.

I know that if the consulate thinks you were MARRIED in the beneficiary's country, that is bad.

I also know that for the VIETNAM consulate specifically, engagemet partys are looked highly upon.

I did have an Engagement Party with Phuong in Vietnam. However, it didn't look like a traditional engagement party, it looked like a wedding. She wore a veil, she did not wear a red traditional dress, and the party was set up like a wedding.

That being said, there are also signs everywhere (including in the pix I sent the USCIS) that say LE DINH HON. Which means Engagement Party in vietnamese, NOT wedding. Our receipt for booking the party hall (also included in my petition) says LE DINH HON. Even included our invitations which say LE DINH HON party. Getting married in VN is not easy, you have to jump through quite a few hoops. It is not like other countries and there would be a record of it.

Do you think this will be a problem for me?
Thanks
Jonas

YES
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 02:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Sent Off and I have a Question.
QUOTE (My Mohammed @ Jul 11 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My K-1 is on it's way to Vermont and I am so nervous. I was wondering if anyone could tell me, what would be the reasons it would be turned down? I provided copies of my Entry Visa, 6 months Tourist Visa, boarding passes and Itineraries for 3 trips i've made, receipts from shopping, pictures, and I also mentioned I had a co-sponsor.

My journey hasn't even begun and i'm already a wreck. sad.gif I'm just afraid I missed something, I should've included or they'll just turn us down flat. Is it very often they ask for more evidence at this stage? I appreciate your repsonses.

Jolie

Hi Jolie
Draw a deep breath, relax and everything will be fine good.gif you guys will be approved in approximately 3 months time!! From what you have mentioned you have met all the requirements of the K1 including having met within the last 2 years.

Reasons they could deny your petition on a K1:
1) If either party is already married
2) The beneficiary has an extensive bad criminal record..
3) can anyone else chip in?!

If you have missed something out of your paperwork they shall consult you with an RFE normally between the stages of NOA1 and NOA2. CIS never usually deny a petition based on a missing piece of paper. I think the waiting game will cause the wrecked nervous part of you to disappear... as soon as you receive your NOA1 all you have to do is wait for your NOA2. Good luck!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-11 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got back from the US
It's hard, we all know that - but you have to try and look at the big picture. All the other times you have had to come home, you haven't had the security of the knowledge that this time next year you'll be married and together forever.

I last saw my fiance in March (I left the US on March 10th) and despite the fact that I cried, I knew that the next time I saw him, it would be for the permanent move. So we have spoken on the phone every day and now i'm just 6 days away from being with him.

Your time will come, faster than you would think.........in the meantime, talk often, BUT enjoy the time you have left here with your family and friends, because once you leave, they'll be the ones you miss....
SaffyreFemaleEngland2008-07-23 01:56:00