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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational ID number for packet 3 form for UK
I followed the example forms on this website
Lucy and DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-23 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 POE
Can anyone help with the experience they had and what to expect for the POE on the K-1 Visa?

Thanks :)
Luke and AmberMaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-19 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidences for K1 Visa
In my expereience I sent several photos of my fiance and I togehter with either date marks on the camera or writig where it was taken and the rough date on the back. A few e-mails, any stamped envelopes (helpful if you and your fiance put your return address on the back), and a copy of our phone bills from different months over the years and highlighting each others numbers for texts and calls :)

Good luck
Luke and AmberMaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-20 04:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat do i need notirized
hi
I just did my interview at the london embassy and got approved! I had read on the embassy website about evidence of support needing notarised. This is out of date information. My fiancee in the usa (I'm moving there) supplied a letter from her employer which was on company stationary, and tax returns which she had printed off from turbo tax, which she uses to file online. This was sufficient. Nothing needs notaised now as the form i-134 (affidavit of support) is a legally binding form that the sponsor signs. This suffices and notarising is no longer required. A bank letter and employer letter will be fine.
Don't sweat :) You'll be just fine.
wildewoodMaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-21 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust did the interview and was worried about a DUI
Hi all

I just went through the interview at the London embassy. I got approved!!

Just an encouraging note for those that are going through this process and have a DUI on their record.

I have a single drink driving conviction from 3 years ago. I was worried that this would cause problems. I was asked about it briefly at the interview. I was basically asked a) what happened? B) was there an accident? I explained that I had drove home from a party as I couldnt get a cab. I got a flat tyre and when the police stopped to offer assistance I was pinched. The consular officer didnt blink, its no biggie. So long as its declared on your application and just as important ..declared at your MEDICAL you will be fine. At my medical they did an extra test..a liver function test to establish whether I was an alcoholic or not. This cost an extra £40 or so in addition to the £190, which sucked a bit but hey, its worth it. If you have a DUI they will do this test, its procedure.

They sent me the a copy of the results so I knew in advance that all was fine medically wise. Peace of mind.

Obviously I passed with flying colours. I recommend that anyone who has to do this, doesnt drink for a week before the test. This is because e.g. having a skinful the weekend before the medical risks having elevated enzyme levels on the following monday morning. It takes a while for your body to clear out. I am referring to people who like me, like to drink socially and normally. The doctor reports the results to the embassy. So on the day they can see that you dont pose a risk on health grounds.

I only had a single DUI and there was no accident and nobody got hurt. If there are multiple DUI's or the situation was more serious then that makes things different. I am just writing to those who like me made a one off mistake and are afraid that it will scupper their visa. it won't. I hope this saves a few people some sleepless nights.
God knows theres enough of them already in this arduous process.


Best of luck to all and remember to check and recheck your forms folks.

T
wildewoodMaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-21 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!
Thanks for the info little_g!

Good to know my employment status isn't a concern, though I've been offered a job this morning (thought it might have taken longer, considering the economy!). Be nice to save some more cash to put toward a deposit on a house, ahead of a move to the US :)

Thanks for the info on what your fiancé put regarding State etc, useful to compare with what I have so far!

At this stage I've nominated myself to do the leg work! I'm aware my fiancée is the one who'll file the paperwork etc. Thanks for the thought and giving me a heads up though! :)
Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-26 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!
@ both Nich-Nick & N&S, thanks for the help/suggestions etc, greatly appreciated!

@ N&S, I'd been using Foxit to fill the form out, though I can't alter the font size using the Format Toolbar (seems the preferences for font size and type are locked? Oh well!)
Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-23 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!
Thank you both Piefre and HeatDeath!

Good to know my current employment situation is pretty much irrelevant for the process and takes some of the pressure off my finding employment immediately! My fiancée comfortably covers 125% of the poverty guidelines set by HHS, which I believe in this instance would be, as effectively a two person family, $18,388?
Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-22 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!

1.)I would say start looking for a job....U may go the co-sponsor route too but just in case....(Find a job thats above the poverty line)

3) If you doing the process now...U can use the outdated form...

4) No preference,as long as its legible/written clearly.... I typed some of mine...and had to write some cos of the limited space.


Goodluck


Many thanks for your input!

I should mention that I'm the UK citizen in the scenario. My fiancée is the US citizen and is currently employed, her salary covering the requirements for being over 125% of the poverty line (I believe?)

My question was more, as the UK citizen, if my current employment status was of significant relevance, so long as I can show substantial enough savings etc?


Edit: Good to know we can combine type and hand written on both I-129F & G-325A if required though =)

Edited by Michael_101, 22 July 2011 - 03:40 PM.

Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-22 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!

3: I have both the I-129F and G-325A forms downloaded in PDF format. The G-325A has an expiry date of 06/30/2011. Any ideas as to where I can get an updated form? The 'expired' G-325A I have is from the USCIS website.


Can't find an option to edit my original post, but think I found an answer to question 3 in the following from the USCIS website:

Edition Date :
06/12/09. Previous editions accepted.

I'm not sure how I missed that, think my head is on information overload right now!

Edited by Michael_101, 22 July 2011 - 03:30 PM.

Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-22 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 application process: I have a few questions please!
Hey everyone!

To cut what could be a very long story short:
*I originally met my fiancée online Nov '09.
*Flew out to the US Feb '10 and met in person for the first time (approx. 2 weeks).
*My fiancée flew out to the UK Jun '09 etc (approx. 2 weeks).
*I left my job Oct '10 to spend approx. 2 1/2 months in the US with my fiancée, so we could both make sure we were making the right decision in.
*I decided I'd take some time off work once I returned to the UK, waiting for my fiancée to return to the UK so we could better decide which country we'd like to begin married life in.
*My Fiancée returned to the UK Jun '11 (approx. 2 weeks), we decided we'd like to start a life in the US. (We officially got engaged during this visit!)
*I'm now in the process of looking for temp/contract employment (not wanting to commit to an employer on a permanent basis under the pretence of wanting to remain in the UK) and we're close to submitting I-129F etc.

My questions!
1: I've now been unemployed since October 2010, during that time I've claimed nothing in the way of state benefit and can show approx. £28,000 in savings and zero in the way of debts.

Is it advisable I pick up a contract/temp job before we start the K1 process or would I be good to start the process now, considering my level of savings and being able to explain the reasons behind my choosing to not start new employment, until my fiancée and I had decided which country we'd like to apply for?


2: I've searched online and found some pretty contradictory information and hoped someone could clarify! I'm from England, however I'm not sure, for the purposes of the I-129F and G-325A, if I'm supposed to list 'United Kingdom' as my nationality or 'English'? Same with 'City & Country of Birth', City and Country of Residence' or any heading with the generality of 'Country'?

a) England or United Kingdom (or a combination of both)?

b) I'm from West Yorkshire, I'm assuming this would be acceptable for the section 'Province or State' on the G-325A?


3: I have both the I-129F and G-325A forms downloaded in PDF format. The G-325A has an expiry date of 06/30/2011. Any ideas as to where I can get an updated form? The 'expired' G-325A I have is from the USCIS website.


4: Is there a known preference for having either form typed or hand written? The reason I ask, I can't fit all information in some of the boxes were I to type the information.


I'm sorry if there is a little too much information there! Any help anyone can give on even one or two questions, if someone has the chance, would be greatly appreciated!

Michael =)

Edited by Michael_101, 22 July 2011 - 03:07 PM.

Michael_101MaleEngland2011-07-22 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it too soon to book Medical?
Much like chrisandliz I phoned the DOS to find my case status, because the US Embassy in London still apparently hadn't received my case even though it was sent from the NVC on the 13th of May. DOS were able to let me know that London did in fact have my case, when exactly they received it I'm not sure. Anyway, I booked my medical a couple of days ago and also got an appointment of June 9th, so I'm ready and waiting for that elusive packet 3!

Edited by Zach41, 25 May 2011 - 03:27 PM.

Zach41MaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-25 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Interview
Hey! Congrats on the interview and good luck!

To DiZZyLoX, this is what the London embassy site says about the MRV Fee on the fees tab, http://london.usemba...s/iv_fees.html:

K Visa Applicants pay the fee to the Operator Assisted Information Service prior to attending the visa interview. Instructions concerning payment will be sent to you with the appointment letter.

I would be happy to pay the fee in advance if it would mean an earlier interview date, but it doesn't look like it would make a difference!
Zach41MaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-06 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expiry Date

You CAN get a SS# before AOS and the health insurance will depend on his plan, but you should be able to get under his plan after marriage. Visit the Military Discussion Forum http://www.visajourn...ted-discussion/ for specific questions related to that. The folks there, will be able to assist you with specific information.

This is the guide to get your SS# http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn


Thanks for the Links will look on both of them!
I already got some type of work/tax number and filled out a form to be added to his Bank account. But the SSN is the next step.

Thanks again. Good look to the OP!!!
Cat n AdamFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-01 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expiry Date

You are most welcome. Your situation is rather common and understandable. Definitely do AOS as soon as possible, but don't over stress about it, as you do not have a deadline. You will be in a "limbo" sort of status, so avoid getting into trouble and avoid check points near the borders (apparently those officers don't care much).

You can also visit the AOS from family visas forum http://www.visajourn...ly-based-visas/ if you have any more doubts/questions.


As he is Military I assume after our marriage we will be covered by his medical, does anyone know if this is false? I know I wont be able to get a job, green card or SSN until we do the AOS.
Medical/dental coverage is a big thing, when I visited this past August I had to have emergency dental work done and that set us back $600+ dollars.
Cat n AdamFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-01 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expiry Date

There is no deadline to file AOS, the sooner the better, but no deadline. The 90 days apply only to the marriage. As long as you marry within the 90 days (check the date the CBP officer writes on the I-94) you will be complying with the requirements of the visa.


Thanks for that information, that eases our worries some. We wanted at least 3-6 months to get the AOS funds together since it will be for my two boys and myself.
Cat n AdamFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-01 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expiry Date

yup, your given 90 days at POE to settle all that. most important thing is getting married within the 90 days. then you are free to file AOS when ever you like


How accurate is this information? I was under the assumption that the AOS had to be filed ASAP after the marriage... preferably before the 90 days was up so as not to be considered illegaly in USA after the K-1 Visa or I-94 had run out.

I maybe way off so please correct me if I am wrong.

Edited by Cat n Adam, 01 October 2012 - 01:33 PM.

Cat n AdamFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-01 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Expiry Date Problem

Depending on the medical results, embassies can limit the visa based on that data. (say if the medical was only valid for 3 months, they would only give a visa for 3 months)

You should contact the embassy and see if that is the case.

(here is the wording on this)



Source


Thanks for replying! Yes i figured this was the case. Ah well! I'll be in the US in Two weeks! Thanks again!

-Dominic
TheTokenBritMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-17 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Expiry Date Problem
Hello there.

I just (today) got my passport back from the US Embassy in London with my K-1 Visa but there seems to be a problem. Everywhere I've read it says that It's valid for 6 months but on the Visa itself It says the issue date was 16SEP2010 and the expiry date is 04OCT2010. I have two weeks to get there or bust?

Now when I had my interview (November 09) I was put in to the dreaded Additional Processing and they hadn't received my Medical Results from the Embassy yet since i had to have a GP follow up because of some raised Liver Function Tests. My GP thought it would be safe to cehck out what was causing them and i went through an Ultrasound and a Liver Biopsy which took about 5 months in total with all the waiting times. Turns out i was OK and nothing was seriously wrong and so they finally submitted my report to the Embassy then i submitted my passport and i was approved. But now it turns out i've got two weeks to leave Britain. Was the case still running while i was taking care of my medical results and am i lucky to have two weeks and not two days? or have the Embassy made an error and i should contact them?

-Dominic
TheTokenBritMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-17 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInfo about K-1 Fiance visa
QUOTE (Hi friend @ Mar 10 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Friends,


I am waiting on getting citizenship in coming months & then need to file for K1 visa for my fiance in INDIA.
Anybody know exact or approximate timeline for her to getinto USA after filed, most recent experience..?
and anybody know the best way to contact DELHI embassy to get info on DCF ?
I am struggling to get someone there over the phone..

Thanx..


Are you married? You call her your fiancee her, but in another post you call her your wife. If you are not married, DCF is not an option. DCF is also not an option if you are currently living in the US. Having an address and utility bills in India is not enough, you have to actually be living there and be married to file DCF.
MargotDarkoFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-19 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry once...can we still apply for a K1 visa?
Just wanted to add more reassurance that being denied entry for lack of ties to your home country does not affect the K1 visa process. smile.gif
MargotDarkoFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-20 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer/filiing of petition delayed
Hi guys we need critism, either on our part or the lawyers! I will take nothing personal.

Since we have sent in our forms G325, letter of content, evidence passport photos etc. back in January, nothing has been filed yet!! mad.gif Let me further explain so you don't fall asleep on me.

Due to my US fiance having a criminal background our lawyer has asked that his PO write him a letter of support so that our lawyer can send this off with the petition. Considering our lawyer was notified of his criminal background two weeks ago excuses are next to a hundred asking us now for this and that. Why didn't he seek this requirement from us then? My fiance has written a signed statement regarding his past ie. alcohol/drugs abuse and the lawyer has this, and now he is asking that he obtains a support letter. Do you think a letter of support from his PO will make a difference to our petition? If it will then we will rest this case and move on and wait and you will never hear another word from me! Our concern is his PO will write this letter of support in his "own time" and so when my fiance receives this "we don't know". Correct me if I'm wrong but surely when you fill out forms and you have everything ready to send, off it goes right??

Am I barking up the wrong tree? Are we being impatient? We have experienced a lack of reasons as to why our lawyer didn't ask us my fiance for this stuff before and our main concern is why nothing has been filed yet. I have read horror stories about certain lawyer services on this site, could we have stumbled across another scary movie?

We are DESPERATE for some advice to say the least.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-13 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyers
QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 27 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 26 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!:) Haven't been here for couple weeks. Good to be here!:)

I finally had a consultation with the lawyer about my situation (K1 visa expired and I'm out of status for already 8 months). He didn't tell me anything new: I have 2 options (marry or leave), I have 3-year bar, blah-blah-blah... He wants to take my case and fill all necessary papers if we decide to get married (IF).

BUT, I am not really sure in him. You know, he speaks good about all possible problems, but just in case I would like to check him. Who knows how to do it? And also if anyone knows any good immigration lawyers, I would gladly accept your recomendations and advices:)! Plus he asks for his work $3000+$1000 which goes to the government or something like that. Is it expensive or not?

Thanks a lot!


By the way, I live in state Minnesota. Prefere next to Twin Cities.

Thanks! smile.gif

Although you were given info on it being only a $1000, to me that sounds like a typical retainer fee alone, then you have AOS fees which can cost up to $3000 including medical, filing forms etc including the lawyer's work, they send all forms and chase for you. I really wished we didn't need our lawyer but for our circumstances we did the right thing. The best of luck in your selection and your journey smile.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa expiration?
QUOTE (flavorgreentea @ Mar 2 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To all members of VJ,

If my fiancee got the visa today, does she have to enter in the U.S right away or there is a month period? how does the fiancee visa work? she's thinking staying in Japan for couple of months to prepare everything before coming to U.S, she's worried that might get expired the visa before she get everything ready.

Please help us, thanks!

I'm presuming your fianceé has the K1 visa? She has up to 90 days in which to enter the US upon receiving the visa and then a further 90 days to get married. Hope this answers your question.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-02 04:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn process of K1, Can finance still enter USA??
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Mar 19 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed for a tourist visa last november, and I was granted a 10 years tourist visa (I've had 2 tourist visas before). I was warned several times here in VJ about the risk of being turned back at the POE, however I was willing to take that chane (I'm glad I did not got discourage with all the negative advise). After all ANY visa holder can be turned back at the POE at ANY time, not just K-1 filers.

Wifetobe, not every country is part of the Visa Waiver Program the OP's fiance can not use the VWP.

Very well clarified..thank you for correcting me.

If your fiance has a tourist visa now she can travel, just be ready to prove enough ties to her home country at the POE, when I traveled they did not ask me anything about the K-1 and I did not offer any information I was not asked for. If she needs to apply for a tourist visa, (it would be a lot easier if she had one before), be honest when filing the petition and tell her to bring all the necessary proof to the interview I got tons of papers with me, I even brought all our K-1 papers and our NOA2 but I was not asked to show any papers.

Every time this question is asked, a lot of VJers seem to have a negative attitude towards traveling on a B-2 while the K-1 is processing, but I know at least 4 VJers that have visited their fiances in the U.S. with no problem at all. It's worth to give it a try.

To answer your question about how long can she stay, she can stay as long as the I-94 allows her to stay, with a tourist visa they usually allow you to stay for 6 months. Of course it would not be a good idea to say she wants to stay for too long is she has a job and ties to her home country.

wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-19 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn process of K1, Can finance still enter USA??
QUOTE (wawawa11 @ Mar 19 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just recently submitted K1 for my fiance in Feb 2008 and my question is: can she still travel to USA using Travel Visa(b1/b2)? How long can she stay in the states? Will it be difficult to enter US custom?
If she can stay here till the Interview, she will quit her job and come here. So it's quite a big decision to make.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks


I would advise that she remains in her country while the K1 is in process and should she wish to travel she can do so using VisaWaiverProgram (and ensure she does NOT quit her job) she will need to show ties to her country and that intends on returning back to her country i.e pay stubs, mortgage/rental agreement etc. The waiting game starts to settle in but everything will be worth it in the end smile.gif
Good luck!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-19 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer keeping mum
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 28 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would have a conversation with your lawyer and ask him straight up what's going on.
Asking the person you are going to be married to, the person you are spending the rest of your life with to withhold information from you is very shady and makes even me nervous.
I'd be getting to the bottom of it asap.
What other dishonest tactics does he believe in?
I wish you luck!

Hi I'm back with an update lol!! My fiance misheard what our lawyer said wacko.gif so the big confusion is now a big sigh of relief wink.gif My lawyer basically said to me fiancé "I can not disclose information about you via public records, you would have to do a check for yourself" so I really don't know where my fiance got that from about the 'don't tell me' part.. I think it's overtime hours he's done in the last week. Sorry for the 'waste of time' post... I really wished I sorted it first before posting on here. no0pb.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-29 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer keeping mum
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 28 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Strange one, IMBRA rules for K-1 indicate that the US government can and does provide this to the foreign fiancee.

http://www.uscis.gov...IMBRA072106.pdf

Thanks for that. I just read the statement related to my question and it says that the department of state will disclose this info to the beneficiary (me) at the time of the consular interview. That's fine, but why would my lawyer say such a thing to my fiancé? Perhaps I shouldn't get too bent out of shape and just treat this with a pinch of salt. My lawyer is in a meeting so awaiting his phone call when he is available grrrr mad.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer keeping mum
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 28 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would have a conversation with your lawyer and ask him straight up what's going on.
Asking the person you are going to be married to, the person you are spending the rest of your life with to withhold information from you is very shady and makes even me nervous.
I'd be getting to the bottom of it asap.
What other dishonest tactics does he believe in?
I wish you luck!


smile.gif You are absolutely spot on Laura. I want to get down to the bottom of it and ask in a polite and firm manner why he would say such a thing to my fiancé. It makes me feel uncomfortable that we are paying for a service which appears to be less than what I would expect from a lawyer.. It's really bizarre but I will keep you posted. I appreciate your thoughts good.gif The best of luck with your honey heart.gif smile.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer keeping mum
Let me please give you a quick run down!

My fiancé (the petitioner) and I are just beginning our visa journey and our lawyer is ready to send off the petition. Though before he does, he asked my better other to write a letter stating exactly what his past conviction was for along with dates he served. He served 80 days of jail time throughout a year for drug and alcoholic abuse (not a serious crime). He meets with his DOC officer every week to make sure that he is clean of course and still attending his AA meetings which he is.

What I do not understand is why the lawyer told my fiancé: Do not share what I told you with your fianceé. ?? unsure.gif huh.gif Why would a lawyer say that to my fiancé? He told me straight away but I feel somewhat uneasy that he even suggested that my fiancé keep a secret from me!!! Why on earth?

Sorry am confused, any feedback would be very nice.

Many thanks.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhone calls
QUOTE (funkyab @ Mar 29 2008, 06:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wonder if those that "over talk" such as the 4 or 5 times a day and for hours mentioned in this thread might find they have nothing to talk about when they finally can be together in person. There is of course lots of romantic banter during the desperate waiting phase but in many cases it might be just that.

That's quite a good point you made..we don't talk heaps every day because it wasn't like back at home where we could run up the phone bill and not pay for it!! But yes, we only say what we need to say and hang up. We want to save all those idle and pointless chats when we're together I dunno I guess we're sort of weird like that. We talk about half an hour every day, sometimes once every two days or it could be twice a day, it varies. Some of the times I call him from work to save on money (let the company pay)!! He has a job where he starts in the middle of the afternoon which is (11pm my time) and his place of work sucks because the job he has does not allow him to have his cell with him. He isn't on the internet either ohmy.gif(
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-29 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
QUOTE (Glen&Teresa @ Apr 15 2008, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah it is very tough, but what you have is each other - hang on to that and it will be all good. Not trying to get into comparisons, but the last time I saw my lady was Nov 6th 2006 at 1.37pm (It was a Tuesday if anyone is interested)

If you dont have a webcam, get one. To see your future partners eyes light up when you tell em you love them, will work wonders in getting you through this sucky time

That's a nice thought and a great encouragement good.gif the whole experience is the ultimate test.. don't let CSC win!!! no0pb.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
QUOTE (us11857 @ Feb 29 2008, 02:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I look at all the applications from January being approved in Vermont, its unbelievable the time difference between the two service centers. I have been only waiting since January, but I feel so bad for those who have been waiting for months and months.

I was hoping that our petition was applicable to the VSC but when reality served bad news my thought was 'oh well.. another 4 months to adjudication. CSC makes me sick too...... we waited over a month for a NOA1.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee/Spouse Visa's
QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 20 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You Very Much for your hasty and positive response to my post at a time in need for me & her, sorry to be a pain but do you think I will or my fiancée will need to prepare any paper work before our wedding or will I just need all my ID with me?

You will need to check the State marriage requirements for where you plan on marrying. Each State is different. Also check this link for tips on visiting.

Thank You, what am I loooking for in the state requirements?

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QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Begging For Your Help!
I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here?


Are you talking about immigrating to the UK?

This site is primarily for people immigrating to the United States.


Yes I am, sorry if this is the wrong place but, I m sad mad and a whole lot of other things right now!

Yes I can imagine given the circumstances.. listen to pushbrk, he knows what he's talking about. Good luck with what you guys decide to do good.gif

Thank You for your kind words.

Your welcome mate.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-20 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee/Spouse Visa's
QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 20 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zidanechris @ Apr 20 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Begging For Your Help!
I am a uk citizen with a American fiancée we have know each other for 2 years & engaged for 10 months, we have spent 3 weeks together in Florida and she has been to the uk twice, once for 6 months and again for 4 months both on a vistors visa. She arrived in the uk to visit on the 19th April 2008 only to be refused entry because she said we are planning to get married in the future. So now she has to have a fiancée visa to return, which as I understand is only valid for 6 months and then we have to prove our marriage and apply for a spouse visa, which I understand can be expensive, so what I would like to know is, can I go to America with a tourist visa, marry her, come back to the uk alone and then apply for a spouse visa so she can come here?


Are you talking about immigrating to the UK?

This site is primarily for people immigrating to the United States.


Yes I am, sorry if this is the wrong place but, I m sad mad and a whole lot of other things right now!

Yes I can imagine given the circumstances.. listen to pushbrk, he knows what he's talking about. Good luck with what you guys decide to do good.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-20 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 - Problems after interrupting it
QUOTE (FieneBiene @ Apr 22 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My best friend, who also applied for a K1 almost the same time as we did, hav problems with her fiance right now. What would happen if she would stop the process ?? Would she have problems going on vacation to the US again ?? What is happening if so ??

The petitioner would have to withdraw and cancel the petition if they decided to split. This would not affect her entry upon the US whatsoever.

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My best friend, who also applied for a K1 almost the same time as we did, hav problems with her fiance right now. What would happen if she would stop the process ?? Would she have problems going on vacation to the US again ?? What is happening if so ??

Also please fill in your timeline it would help others!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-22 05:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyers specializing in K1/K3 visa
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Apr 17 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, my name is Cloe and I am from the Philippines. My fiance is from Michigan and he has started filing the petition for K1 visa and we want to make sure if we did a right move in hiring a lawyer online that charge us $500 and the website of the lawyer is www.4thelegalgroup.com... Could someone reply on me on this matter, I am new on this forum...I am not sure if I posted my question in the right way hehe happy.gif Thanks.

Welcome to VJ!! The K1 guide is a very easy process to follow and complete by yourselves without the aid of a lawyer. Unless your situation requires special attention then I would suggest saving $500 and put it toward the filing fee! Though $500 isn't a bad price at all. Good luck!!
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-17 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello , so nice to find an active board, and with such happy stories about the Immigration process. Makes a nice change !

My Fiance ( Keith ) and myself ( Lynda ) are in the process of the K-1 visa, we mailed I-129F Petition off January 30, 2008, and got first notice of receipt on February 14 2008, how nice Valentines day smile.gif !

It really is nice to read stories and timelines for those who have gone through it, are going through, all at different stages. I had one quick question though, we have been getting the required paperwork together first notice he will get from the Embassy in London , as to what documents he needs to gather ,what will I have to supply for him to take with him AOS form I-864 or I-134?

Thanks , Lynda

Hi and welcome to VJ!!

Once your fiance gets to the embassy stage, he will need to bring with him his interview letter, the whole K1 package you originally sent to USCIS and (neatly presented..they like to find thing in order)! any photos with the dates written on the back of them if they are not already clearly p ost marked with the date, and also bonafide ongoing evidence of your relationship since the time you sent the package. As far as AOS I am not sure what forms are needed as I haven't reached that stage yet but sure others here will intervene and guide you.

I wish you all the best in your journey together biggrin.gif
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-19 05:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapply k1 visa
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Apr 25 2008, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It won't keep you from getting the K1 approved.

I agree.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-25 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs applying for Green card Lottery considered applying for immigration?
QUOTE (tuty @ Apr 25 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the DS- 156 (nonimmigrant Visa application ) form the ask if somebody ever filed for immigration in my behalf...I answered no...but when I was married years ago I remember applying for the lottery as a family decision to try our luck. Is it considered an immigration application? what it does show is an immigartion intention on my part? what should I answer there? yes or no? just to be sure I attached a sheet to the form explaining what happened so they wont say I was hidding information or something>? has this happened to you? what did you do?
Thanks guys. Tuty

My two cents. Green card lottery is green card lottery. It has no bearing on your visa application. It is not considered as an immigration application, it's just the lottery.
wifetobeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-25 10:45:00