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QUOTE (wifetobe @ Dec 16 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Laura

You have been the biggest help to me I am indebted to your kindness and time!!!
Okay I have no boarding pass but I do have my passport stamped so I can photocopy that! Otherwise I have a hotel receipt but one that concludes only in my name.. I bought biscuits and chocolates for my better other half and I have that as a receipt and I even have a receipt of the BK meal I had before boarding back to London...... I also have car rental receipt for my last trip. Is this sufficient??

As long as you have stuff bought in the same area on the same day then that should suffice. Lets say you were together in Niagara, if you have a receipt for dinner and he has one for lunch it shows you are in the same area at the same time. I think some pictures of the 2 of you together would help as well.
I like you are just starting ( or planning to start ) the K1 process and this site is superb for helping.
I have also found a calling number from the uk that only costs 1p a minute to US land and cell phones if that helps with your expenses. It does not show on your phone bill as you calling a specific number but if your other half has phone records that show the times you called are times he was not making calls then you will be fine.

Thank you for your messages!! It's very helpful and even more a consolation that you are just now starting up the K1 process... the best of luck with your journey!!!
x

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-16 11:09:00

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Dec 16 2007, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (wifetobe @ Dec 16 2007, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hiya thank you for your response, it is greatly appreciated

. Though my biggest worry

is what if I don't have the postmarked envelopes for the birthday cards we sent to each other? What if I only have itineraries and photos of us and recent phone records? I used my place of employment to call him (ooops) and he used a call card so we could obviously save money. I explained to my lawyer and he said I wouldn't need to worry as that can be explained.... I really didn't know we had to retain all these little things!!

Had we known we would have certainly kept receipts/event tickets etc... how do you think the USCIS will react to our poor evidence??

Thank you thank you and thank you again for your words of knowledge!!!

Hey

Welcome to VJ!

What they are looking for is stamps in either passport, copies of boarding passes to each others countries, hotel receipts (if you two stayed at one), car rental agreements, etc. All copies of course.
I did throw in 2 photocopies of cards that Nick and I had sent each other as well as the envelope they came in to show it went through US Post.
I sent a couple of emails as well, only because in them we both talked about the visa process and how exciting we were, etc. etc.
Pictures, emails and phone logs are secondary evidence, they don't PROVE that you have met, however they do show there is a relationship. They are needed for the interview but it doesn't hurt to throw a couple of those in there.

Do either of you have stamps in your passport that you can copy and add in the petition? You said itineraries....that proves that you had travel plans but without the boarding passes it doesn't show you actually got on the plane...do you have even one boarding pass? All you have to prove is that you have met once in the last 2 years. If you've had a few visits, just proving one of those visits will suffice.

Have a look at the Guides here at VJ and read up on other pieces of evidence you can submit.

I wish you all the best in your journey!!!
~Laura

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-16 08:11:00

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QUOTE (Jesse G @ Dec 15 2007, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (desert_fox @ Dec 15 2007, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Post the mooshy stuff here, along with pictures, and we can advise you better.

Haha... No mooshy stuff needed here. Just how and when you met. They will expect you to prove that you were in the same place at the same time. They don't need to know (nor do they care about) whether you call each other "schmoopy" or "honey biscuit".

Also, it doesn't hurt to provide evidence of an ongoing relationship with the package, but again, nothing "mooshy" needed.. For example, I included photocopies of the fronts of cards (and postmarked envelopes), but didn't disclose what was exactly written in the cards.

Good luck!!

Hiya thank you for your response, it is greatly appreciated

. Though my biggest worry

Had we known we would have certainly kept receipts/event tickets etc... how do you think the USCIS will react to our poor evidence??

Thank you thank you and thank you again for your words of knowledge!!!

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-16 06:07:00

QUOTE (D&N @ Dec 15 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You met your fiance, right:? Your passport and ticket (plane) shows it, they want nothing else but proof you've physically met.

Thank you for responding as well as the other helpful party!! Yup I have met my fiance 3 times this year and I have itineraries to prove that though we have one problem. We can't prove that we met in a Yahoo chatroom as neither one of us saved our conversation and also our regular phone contact was done from my place of employment simply because it was free and my better other half used a calling card. Anyone in my position would save as much as they could on phone bills so they could spend all the money being with them instead!! We only just now discovered a service called Vonage so I can have a US based number here in the UK for which we can prove ongoing evidence. How will the USCIS react to our story?!! Please help!!

Thank you all so kindly.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-16 05:56:00

QUOTE (Jesse G @ Dec 15 2007, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (desert_fox @ Dec 15 2007, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Post the mooshy stuff here, along with pictures, and we can advise you better.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-16 05:43:00

[size="3"]Hello my dearest experts,

I am new to the journey and just beginning our K1 petition. I need to write a letter explaining how and where we met. All I need to know is does Homeland Security want to know the mooshy stuff regarding our dates and/or just how we met and dates we visited eachother?? We need to write a whole page so I'm wondering how to jot it. I know it's a silly question but one that one doesn't know either!

I would be grateful for the knowledge.

Stay blessed.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-15 17:35:00

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QUOTE (wifetobe @ Jan 2 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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hahaha!!

I feel so silly I feel like

Thank you for answering my dumb question

I should take a chill pill.

Please don't feel stupid!!!
Congratulations to you

LOL thank you!!

Congratualtions to you too

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QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 2 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 2 2008, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you consider yourself a "wifetobe" then you are engaged. Everybody is engaged before they are married, even if it only for the transit time from the Casino to the Las Vegas wedding chapel.

Or, I guess, for as long as it takes the bride's shotgun toting father to get you in front of the preacher man.

chance

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 16:28:00

QUOTE (mox @ Jan 2 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The relevant requirement for a K-1 is that there is intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US. There is no requirement for any kind of formal engagement. There was really no reason for your lawyer to insert the phrase, although it doesn't hurt either.

Absolutely!! That was well written thanks!! I hope yu get your NOA2 quick!!

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 16:17:00

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 2 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 2 2008, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you consider yourself a "wifetobe" then you are engaged. Everybody is engaged before they are married, even if it only for the transit time from the Casino to the Las Vegas wedding chapel.

hahaha!!

I feel so silly I feel like

Thank you for answering my dumb question

I should take a chill pill.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 16:15:00

QUOTE (JVKn @ Jan 2 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do you mean "not engaged" as in "don't have a ring yet"?
If you are determined to get married, you are engaged.

Saludos,
Caro

haha!! You see how worried I was enough to get it twisted!! We are determined to get married so therefore I'm engaged LOL!!

Thanks for your response
x

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 16:12:00

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 2 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There is no "Official Engagement" All you need to provide USCIS, and later the embassy is a signed letter from both persons that they intend to marry within the 90 days of the K-1 visa.

See the example letter of intent in the example forms.

Oh okay that's alright then!! Thanks for taking the time to respond.. my lawyer already has our signed letter ready to send off!

Much obliged and happy new year!!

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 16:09:00

Hi VJs

I hope this is the right section to classify my concern.. Basically I consulted a lawyer for our petition and upon reviewing my letter of how we met and when we intend to get married etc. my lawyer amended the letter by inserting 'we recently got engaged' but we are not officially engaged that states it on paper or anything else. Will the USCIS want to see evidence of our engagement? We are not engaged we just want to get married! Am I worrying for nothing? I'm sure the lawyer knows what he's doing but thought I'd ask you guys first. I've left him a message to contact me back so any responses would be great.

Happy new year and all the best for 2008!
Cheers.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-01-02 14:55:00

Lawyer/filiing of petition delayed

QUOTE (SMASHROX @ Feb 13 2008, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would think USCIS would be more concerned if the fiance coming to the US had a criminal background, specifically as it relates to the crimed noted on the I-129F...just my two cents.

Thank for your two cents, even that is worthy to me!!
Just to answer your thoughts I am the fiance coming to the US and I do not have a criminal background whatsoever.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-02-13 08:10:00

Lawyer/filiing of petition delayed

QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Feb 13 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does your lawyer specialize in immigration law? Family based immigration law?

Thank you for your fast typing skills Rebs. Yup he has had 13 years of family immigration law. The only reason why we appointed a lawyer was because of the complex issues we'd be facing over my fiance's background and thus we did not want to feel intimidated by authority scrutinizing us with these facts and thought a lawyer could handle this alot more adequately. What do you think? It's been since 8th January our lawyer has had paperwork from us.

wifetobe

Female

United Kingdom

2008-02-13 07:58:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

Visitors to the US to register 3 days before travel

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QUOTE (lilykouki @ Jun 12 2008, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Read the article here...

If I'm understanding correctly, the visa waiver is going away? Non citizens of countries formerly requiring a visa waiver will now have to register biological information 3 days before travel to the US, but then they won't have to register again for two years when they travel.

What do you guys think about this? Have you heard about it? Looks like August it will be required!

i heard about this too!! wil this apply to the beneficiary

i heard sometime in aug it wil take effect!

Only those without a visa would be affected - so this shouldnt include beneficiarys

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-06-12 07:29:00

Newbie here - Help please!

QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 20 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

1. Passport photo. UK standard size is 1.8" x 1.4" instead of the US standard 2"x2" - how much of a problem will this cause me? I know plenty of people who have had no problems with the UK standard, myself included, but we knew no better at the time! It's prolly best to play it safe and get the US ones if you can

2. Proof of having met. We have the stamps from his passport over the past couple of years, and the stamp in my passport at Xmas along with a copy of the E-ticket I purchased for my flight. We have multiple photographs, dating back to 2005. I have one of my boarding cards from my trip, but I lost the other. IS this enough?It sounds ok - we sent a whole bunch of stuff so it is prolly better to include all you have - better too much than not enough IMHO. Remember to make a copy of everything and send the copies - keep an identical package with all the originals in for your reference or for if things get lost Another thing we didn't do

3. Proof of ongoing relationship. I have my E-ticket for my next trip at the end of February, and I have all of the above. How much information do I need to give at this point? I was never really one for hoarding emails. I may have a couple but they're not anything of a "I love you, I must have you right now" nature. They're just general stuff. Oh and call records, for me to call the US, I dial an access number which lets me call at 1p a minute - so this means the access number shows on my bill, and not his number. If I provide proof that the access number dials the US, will this be ok? This only needs to be covered at interview to show you have been maintaining a relationship while the application was getting processed. Of course we sent everything so... We sent e-mails, screen prints of conversations on instant messenger etc. We'll prolly use the same sort of thing when I go to interview - online conversations, phone bills, photos etc etc

Good luck!!!

Thanks so much for your help and advice. This site is an awsome source of information and support. I have been going mad trying to think of all the things we could or should get.

Have you already completed the process or are you still going through it? If you're complete, how long did it take from start to finish? I'm thinking at VSC it's going to be about 120 days to get MOA2, would this be about right?

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-20 06:16:00

Newbie here - Help please!

Hi everyone. I've been scouring this site as a fabulous source of information over the past few days and I thought it about time I joined in.
I met my US fiance in February 2005, in person while he was working in England for a while, when he went back to the US in July 2005 we stayed in touch by phone and email, but didn't see each other in person again until April 2007. He was in the UK until September 2007 and we spend almost every weekend together. We decided that we didn't want to be apart and that we would figure out a way to make our relationship work. I flew over to Florida to see him at Xmas, and he proposed to me....

We are now filing the I-129F, and honestly it's a nightmare. I'm helping him just as much as I can because I know how he hates paperwork, but i'm getting so tangled up in a couple of things.

1. Passport photo. UK standard size is 1.8" x 1.4" instead of the US standard 2"x2" - how much of a problem will this cause me?

2. Proof of having met. We have the stamps from his passport over the past couple of years, and the stamp in my passport at Xmas along with a copy of the E-ticket I purchased for my flight. We have multiple photographs, dating back to 2005. I have one of my boarding cards from my trip, but I lost the other. IS this enough?

3. Proof of ongoing relationship. I have my E-ticket for my next trip at the end of February, and I have all of the above. How much information do I need to give at this point? I was never really one for hoarding emails. I may have a couple but they're not anything of a "I love you, I must have you right now" nature. They're just general stuff. Oh and call records, for me to call the US, I dial an access number which lets me call at 1p a minute - so this means the access number shows on my bill, and not his number. If I provide proof that the access number dials the US, will this be ok?

This whole thing is getting me so tied in knots.

Please help me!

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-20 05:57:00

NONE or N/A

hi again

i put n/a on my forms where it asked about addresses in foreign languages, but none in the other boxes. is this likely get me a rfe?

thanks

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-20 10:56:00

Address Changes

My fiance has now filed the I-129F with my current address listed on the forms - however, I was hoping to move back to my fathers house to save as much money as I can during the processing timeframe.

What happens if i move address now?

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-21 12:25:00

POE Question

Ok, so you all think i should just say I am visiting friends, and they wont know any different?

Are we sure they don't have my visa application on screen??

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-31 11:38:00

POE Question

QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 31 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Rental agreement would be good as well - sounds like you have everything covered though - I think as long as you are honest and have proof of ties then you should be ok

I am flying out next week and I am nervous as hell about it

I have emailed my housing officer to ask for a letter which states that I am a resident of XXX property since XXX date and what my rent payments are, and what my notice period is. This should cover it right?

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-31 06:08:00

POE Question

My fiance and I have just filed the I-129F forms and I have my ticket booked to go and visit him in the US on Feb 29th. I have been reading the forums trying to establish if I am going to have any issues at POE customs but can't seem to figure it out.

The proof i'll have of returning will be:

A letter from my emplyer on letter headed paper stating my date of return to work.
My return ticket
My receipt from the airport car park showing what day I have to collect my car - along with proof that I own the stated car.

I have bank statements but there's really no money in them - but they do show rent payments to my local council.

What else could I have (or need?)

If they ask me the reason for my visit I do not want to lie and say visiting friends because I belive honestly should be the best policy. So I will say that I am visiting my fiance. If probed i'll explain.

Does anyone have experience of this? I'll be flying out of the UK and into Orlando International - for 9 days....

Thanks in advance for your help.

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-01-31 06:04:00

Cheque Cashing

My fiances sent a cheque that his mother had drawn on her bank account - this was not a personal cheque, but a bankers cheque. I have the cheque number and the bank it was drawn from, if I call them would they tell me whether or not it was cashed? I mean it’s a bank cheque, not a personal one so would they be able to tell me the reference number off the back?

Failing that, how do I find out from USCIS if they’ve cashed it and what my reference number is?

Thanks

Saffyre

Female

England

2008-02-13 04:50:00

Which takes longer K1 or K3?

I know each case is to its own, but just wondered what would take longer? I can't really tell from flicking from the K1 forum to the K3.. Anyone got a rough guide on this?

NikkisPrecious

Male

United Kingdom

2006-08-31 05:39:00

Anyone got examples of "A Letter from your sponser supporting your application and intent to marry"??

Great thankyou, where is the link to other example forms???

Edit: Found them

http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples

Edited by NikkisPrecious, 02 November 2006 - 07:09 AM.

NikkisPrecious

Male

United Kingdom

2006-11-02 07:08:00

Anyone got examples of "A Letter from your sponser supporting your application and intent to marry"??

Its information like this that is never really covered anywhere, i'd like to think its a good way for people to get the info they need. Also a good way to ask people where it has been tried and tested.

NikkisPrecious

Male

United Kingdom

2006-11-02 06:47:00

Anyone got examples of "A Letter from your sponser supporting your application and intent to marry"??

I know this may sound dumb but i've no idea where to start with sucha requirement.

" Hi this is a letter from me to whom it may concern, we intend to get married"

#######, heeeellppp!!

NikkisPrecious

Male

United Kingdom

2006-11-02 05:58:00

anyone not allowed in at POE?

For the most part the POE is pretty straight forward.

Give them the documents they want answer the questions they ask.

I had my POE at Ohare in Chicago and found it less painful than the usual entry to the USA.

Kotae

Not Telling

2006-05-21 21:08:00

Long time for NOA 1

Just got a phone call this morning, she checked the mail last night and there it was. Our NOA1, Hoorah, Hoorah, Hoorah. I'll call her later and get all of the details off of it from her.

Thank you everyone for your support

MacUK

Male

United Kingdom

2006-08-13 06:06:00

Long time for NOA 1

Thank you for everyones help and support.

Still no news.

Unfortunately she sent the payment by money order so we can't check on wether thats been cashed or not.

I should just hope that it's doing a tour of every service centre in the country and hasn't been lost at the back of some postal sorting office somewhere.

Thank you again everyone

MacUK

Male

United Kingdom

2006-08-07 17:10:00

Long time for NOA 1

My wonderful much beloved in the US sent our forms off on the 13th of last month and we are still waiting for the NOA1. We are both starting to get a bit worried about this, not only cause it will keep us apart longer but her birth certificate is in there so that would be a real hassle having to get one again and take even longer. Please someone tell me that this may be an unusually long time to wait but it doesn't mean there is a drama. We've been apart to long as it is. :help:

MacUK

Male

United Kingdom

2006-07-30 09:31:00

Does having child with fiancee mean auto approval?

I have two children with my fiance, my son is 4 and my daughter is 2. I have the problem that I did overstay my VWP. I hate to rain on the parade here but when I applied for a simple visitors visa to go over there for the birth of our daughter it was refused because of the children.
I'm hoping that it will not screw up my fiance visa.
Having kids doesn't oil the slope for you but I'm hoping that it will at least make them think kinder about my cockup.

MacUK

Male

United Kingdom

2006-08-07 16:53:00

Texas NOA1 over 4 weeks!

Took us a long time to get our NOA1 as well. See the sig. But never give up hope. Remember they are a government organisation, the only thing they rush to do is take money. Everything else is on the backburner.

MacUK

Male

United Kingdom

2006-09-18 11:42:00

Form ds-230

Need help filling out form ds 230-part 1 , section 14 its asking for my spiouses name do i need to fill my ex wifes name in here or leave it blank? also says in my instructions to only fill page one and 2 in, do i need to return the other to pages back as well? thanks

shakermaker

Male

2008-02-03 12:11:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

sending forms back

Hiya i just filled out forms ds230, ds156, ds156k and ds157. Do i need to put my case number or anythin on the envelope when sending these to the london embassy? :S

shakermaker

Male

2008-02-03 18:01:00

After NOA2? Some confusion.

Hello Everyone

I am very excited, as our NOA2 finally arrived yesterday!! (We are October filers).

However, I was hoping that someone could clear something up for me. We decided to go through the K1 process with a lawyer, who is incredibly unhelpful and for some reason refuses to answer any questions we have. I wish I had found this site before spending unnecessary $$.

We received this e-mail from our lawyer:

"We just received the approval for the first step of the process. I'll be sending you documents for the next step, which we can't file until we hear from the US State Department in about 30 days."

That is all it said.

Please could someone explain what is meant by this? I thought that our petition is sent to the NVC, then the embassy in the UK, where I will need to take all the remaining documents for my interview? What exactly needs to be filed after hearing from the US State Department?

I'd really appreciate it if someone could shed some light on this-- I did ask our lawyer, but haven't had an answer.

Thank you!

Mia

Mia Clakre

Female

United Kingdom

2008-02-21 13:56:00

Can I Travel To United States While Waiting For K-1?

Thank you so much for your answer!

Mia Clakre

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-14 09:53:00

Can I Travel To United States While Waiting For K-1?

Hi everyone.

I am a British Citizen, have filed the I-129 form and received the 1st NOA. My fiance, who lives in Illinois, and I are currently waiting for the 2nd NOA. I was wondering whether anyone could tell me if I am allowed to travel to the United States, to visit my fiance for three weeks, while we are waiting for the 2nd NOA? Could I be denied entry if Immigration find out that I am waiting for a K-1 visa to be processed? Would it be better not to visit him at all in case it damages my application?

I would really appreciate it if anyone has any advice!

Thanks.

Mia Clakre

Female

United Kingdom

2007-12-14 09:40:00