ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHawii as POE
QUOTE (Glen&Teresa @ Apr 7 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well the serivce I have found has a three hour change over at Hawaii - I am guessing Hawaiian Customs would be a little less busy than LA - And If I let them know my time line for cleareance they might be a little more accomodating


By all means take the flight that gives you the most time. It is better safe than sorry.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-07 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHawii as POE
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Apr 7 2008, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hawaii as a POE is ok as is any US city which handles international flights.

Yeah the wait time at customs seems to be from 10 minutes to 2 hours... probably not a good idea to schedule a 45 minute layover


Oh yeah, 45 minute layover is suicide. Make sure to have at least 3 hours if you can.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-07 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes Length of relationship prior to K1 filing matter?
Sounds like K1 is in your alley way.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-06 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate for K-1 filing
1. A copy of front and back for K1 petition at first when sending to the service center.
2. A certified copy for the interview at the embassy.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-07 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDumb question about CSC
There is no specific time as to when the NOA 2 is sent. That is a mystery still unsolved.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-07 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process taking longer than expected
This process is by far one of the most difficult things I have ever done in my life as of yet. It is not easy, but it will be worth it. Stay strong!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-07 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCollege Student and I-134
Know that you are blessed they will co-sign. I am not so lucky as a college student but have been fortunate to come up with the means on my own. I wish you the best of luck.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-10 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Police Certificate related Question...
Don't worry about the police certificate until after NOA2 and your petition is sent to the embassy.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-10 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Approved - NVC Still Does Not Have Any Record
Mine took just a few weeks so maybe it will be soon. Keep your chin up!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-09 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 vanishing act
Make sure your email and everything is correct. Try setting up another account. Call technical support. There are many solutions to the issue. I am sure everything is just fine.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-11 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase Status Online
Sounds like they are updating the website. Nothing to worry about just let things pass.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-11 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery New to this entire K1 Process (in Bogota)
QUOTE (Roxyroo @ Apr 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mostly for Big City Dave....

I think it is dawning on me what you wrote--What I understand is that when I go home to the States to visit my family this summer, my previous 2 years in Colombia will be wiped out? That is, when I return in August, it will be as if I have never been in Colombia before, even if the DCF is an option here (which I still don't think it is)? I start my "residency" in Colombia from that point?


Yes that is correct. Once you set foot in America you have to start the residency all over again.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-06 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery New to this entire K1 Process (in Bogota)
If that option is no longer a possibility that is really unfortunate.

The only way you can find out is to email the embassy in the country you live in. I hope that option is avaiable for you becasue its the easiest route possible.

I would be doing the DCF....

EXCEPT, Important that you understand that once you set foot in America, it neutralizes any time you spent in the foreign country. Even if you lived there for 10 years. In Hungary, where my loved one is, I lived there for 2 years yet they still would not allow me to do a DCF. For me I have to live in Hungary for 6 months again and stay there in order to do the DCF which for me is not possible at the moment.

Hope this helps! If the K1 or K3 is the only route, it will be hard but worth it.

Edited by BigCityDave, 06 April 2008 - 12:30 PM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-06 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery New to this entire K1 Process (in Bogota)
QUOTE (Roxyroo @ Apr 6 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hola a todos--
Especially to those doing this process in Bogotá!

I am going to start this whole process this summer, to bring my fiance to the US, and I have some questions about doing it right. My main thing is that I have lived in Colombia for the past 2 years teaching high school. It seems that most people on this forum are living in the US with finaces/ees in other countries. So one thing I am wondering is how this will affect me.
One thing I am concerned about is having all the possible forms I would need here with me in Colombia. Most tax records and such are in my parent's attic in the States. However, I will be in the States for about 5 weeks this summer. So:

1. Can someone please give me advice about ALL the documents I should bring back with me to Colombia for the entire process, so that I have them here when I need them? What should I have notarized? Do I need to have anything apostilled?

2. I-129F: I am also curious about how we will demonstrate "proof" of our relationship. I have been in Bogota since July 2006 and we work at a school here together. Obviously, I am not going to be able to show plane tickets/hotel receipts/letters/emails, etc. I have an apartment and we have a totally normal relationship, sending text messages, talking on the phone, going on dates. What on earth do I use as "proof"?

3. Affidavit of Support: Another thing I am concerned about is when I get to the affidavit segment of this journey, as I won't have worked in the US for 2 years. Last year, the school I worked at paid only about $1000 US a month, but with a $8500 bonus as the end of the year. This year, I'll have earned about $24,000 US. Will showing the contracts and pay stubs from these schools be sufficient to demonstrate my income? My income from the year before I came to Colombia was not very high, as I was finishing my Master's half the year. And....to make matters worse, next year I will be self-employed, as I have decided to tutor privately here instead of working at a school. I expect to earn at least $30,000 US doing so, but it will be off the books....so how do I prove it? Is there someway I can demonstrate my projected income as a NY public school teacher when I return to the US, which will be $52,000? How much does what he earns here factor in?

We plan to send the I-129F packet this summer, and to be in the US by summer 2009, so I can start teaching the new school year there. A year seems realistic based on timelines I have seen here...is it?

Thanks to anyone who can answer any questions...I really appreciate it. Good luck to all of you...


1. To know exactly what you need to bring. Take a look at the guides on this website. It gives you a list of every single document you need and gives instructions or examples on how to make it perfect.

2. Again, the guides will give great ideas as to how you can prove your bona fide relationship. However if your loved one attends the interview with you at the embassy then that will put the icing on the cake. yum.

3. If you meet the Poverty guidelines then you should be just fine. What the income is probably matters the most. From what you have said, if you are going off of a house hold of two then you will be sitting prettying with no worries.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-06 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery New to this entire K1 Process (in Bogota)
QUOTE (Roxyroo @ Apr 6 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hola a todos--
Especially to those doing this process in Bogotá!

I am going to start this whole process this summer, to bring my fiance to the US, and I have some questions about doing it right. My main thing is that I have lived in Colombia for the past 2 years teaching high school. It seems that most people on this forum are living in the US with finaces/ees in other countries. So one thing I am wondering is how this will affect me.
One thing I am concerned about is having all the possible forms I would need here with me in Colombia. Most tax records and such are in my parent's attic in the States. However, I will be in the States for about 5 weeks this summer. So:

1. Can someone please give me advice about ALL the documents I should bring back with me to Colombia for the entire process, so that I have them here when I need them? What should I have notarized? Do I need to have anything apostilled?

2. I-129F: I am also curious about how we will demonstrate "proof" of our relationship. I have been in Bogota since July 2006 and we work at a school here together. Obviously, I am not going to be able to show plane tickets/hotel receipts/letters/emails, etc. I have an apartment and we have a totally normal relationship, sending text messages, talking on the phone, going on dates. What on earth do I use as "proof"?

3. Affidavit of Support: Another thing I am concerned about is when I get to the affidavit segment of this journey, as I won't have worked in the US for 2 years. Last year, the school I worked at paid only about $1000 US a month, but with a $8500 bonus as the end of the year. This year, I'll have earned about $24,000 US. Will showing the contracts and pay stubs from these schools be sufficient to demonstrate my income? My income from the year before I came to Colombia was not very high, as I was finishing my Master's half the year. And....to make matters worse, next year I will be self-employed, as I have decided to tutor privately here instead of working at a school. I expect to earn at least $30,000 US doing so, but it will be off the books....so how do I prove it? Is there someway I can demonstrate my projected income as a NY public school teacher when I return to the US, which will be $52,000? How much does what he earns here factor in?

We plan to send the I-129F packet this summer, and to be in the US by summer 2009, so I can start teaching the new school year there. A year seems realistic based on timelines I have seen here...is it?

Thanks to anyone who can answer any questions...I really appreciate it. Good luck to all of you...



Before I get to answering some questions, I would like to something to your awareness if you do not know about it already. There might be an easier way for you to do all of this because you live there.

That option is called a DCF, where you can directly file right at the embassy and skip the K1 or K3 process. Simply you would get married in the country you live in and move over to America with ease.

Do you know about this option? It might be even better for you.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-06 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F General Questions
I recommend taking your time with the paperwork and make sure everything is perfect to avoid an RFE.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 12 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is really starting to worry me. Why would my sweetie be taken away??? WHY??


Dave, please...
I know you have the tendency to get very nervous and upset but please try and resist.
You guys will be TOTALLY fine....honestly.
Don't let this worry you, okay? star_smile.gif


Thanks Laura, you're right. Everything will be fine.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 12 2008, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 12 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Apr 12 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am quite confused...I didn't think you could be denied with a K1. blink.gif


Well apparently you can, I have yet to hear of it happening however.


Just did a search of VJ and google and can't find one story of someone being denied entry with a K1 in their passport.
I hope it's not true...that would really suck.


I just looked at a lot of reviews on the JFK point of entry and found no denials. I am sure that if they sent you back there was a good reason. They don't just randomly pick people to deny.


Of course! The CBP officer can do that, if he has a good reason to do it, not just because he feels like it.



This is really starting to worry me. Why would my sweetie be taken away??? WHY??
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (Corey-Mariya @ Apr 12 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (boohbah @ Apr 12 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So when a person gets denied at POE, during the visa process..does he/she just get automatically sent back to & loses the money he/she spent on a ticket? Would he/she have to pay to return to their home country? What happens? I always wondered.


haha I saw a guy get denied at the moscow point of entry in Russia! he was an American and thought he had a double entry visa but he really only had a single entry visa! A official caim out and told him to go back to New York! They would not even let him enter the rest of the airport! I just think to fly over an ocean and then be denied and ahve to fly back over the ocean would drive anyone crazy!


Wow that would almost make me suicidal!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Apr 12 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 12 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Apr 12 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am quite confused...I didn't think you could be denied with a K1. blink.gif


Well apparently you can, I have yet to hear of it happening however.


Just did a search of VJ and google and can't find one story of someone being denied entry with a K1 in their passport.
I hope it's not true...that would really suck.


I just looked at a lot of reviews on the JFK point of entry and found no denials. I am sure that if they sent you back there was a good reason. They don't just randomly pick people to deny.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (cdneh @ Apr 12 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am quite confused...I didn't think you could be denied with a K1. blink.gif


Well apparently you can, I have yet to hear of it happening however.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
Makes me want to be with my Fianceé at the POE to resolve issues if there are any.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
If my Fianceé get denied at the POE that will be a real joke.

I thought it doesn't happen on a K1 visa??
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-12 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about medical
QUOTE (snookums03 @ Apr 13 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you everyone!!!Good luck to all of you in your journey.


Good luck to you too.

Remember to take each step one at a time. Its good that you are thinking ahead though.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-13 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa classification
It appears the answer is clear.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-13 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorking on a K1
Just as a side note, the JFK International Airport in New York will issue a "point of entry" temporary EAD.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-09 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 29 2008, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nova17 @ Feb 29 2008, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes it suck!!!!!!! Knowing that our applications will be adjudicated in MAY 14 based on VJ timelines while we file mid november... grrrr!!!! They seriously need to do some work...

Don't put a lot of stock in the VJ timelines right now. They are out of whack from the June and July filer surge. It's gonna be a few months before they're accurate again. A better indicator is Igor's stats.


According to

http://apps.pirates....ates/v3/welcome

It appears the average wait is 5 to 6 months.

Sounds about right.... Meaning the process really requires 9-11 Months.

Or in my case I could be with my fiance on November of this year.

Edited by BigCityDave, 29 February 2008 - 11:37 AM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-02-29 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
I like to think of it as the Year of struggle to be with the person I love. We have planned out visits during the year and have made ourselves busy to help keep our minds off the wait.

In my case, if I am lucky I will have my NOA 2 by June at the speed the CSC is going at. Yes, that sounds like a long time but when you are busy and doing other things the time really goes by fast.

Also, look at it like this. You will have the rest of your life with that person, that could be 30 to 60 years. That is a long time. One year out of all of those years really isn't that big of a deal.

So sink your teeth in and hang on, that is all we can do.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-02-29 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched?
QUOTE (CassandraHaydar @ Apr 16 2008, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What does it mean to be touched on the timeline?


That just means that they are doing something to your petition but that something is unknown.

Don't take them seriously.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-16 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 18 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 18 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 18 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just went to a Kodak shop to get my passport photo. I told the person that i wanted US size passport photo 2 x 2inch. He said he knew what was needed. He took my photo and gave me 2 copy's. I had a look at them and I'm wondering if he's done it right. Yes the photo is 2 x 2 inch but the bottom of my chin to the bottom of the photo is less than 1/4 inch and top of my head to the top of the photo is 1/2 inch. Does anyone if this will be ok or will it get refused?


Thanks


Highly doubtful, but if you want you can always take it back and ask them to retake it due to the importance of the photo.



I'm debating whether i should Dave. 8 GBP or $16 i thought was a bit steep in price to.


Yeah I had to pay I think $17. If you have the receipt they will retake them for free.

I would mainly do it just so I don't have any worries at all.

Edited by BigCityDave, 18 April 2008 - 11:02 AM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-18 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 18 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just went to a Kodak shop to get my passport photo. I told the person that i wanted US size passport photo 2 x 2inch. He said he knew what was needed. He took my photo and gave me 2 copy's. I had a look at them and I'm wondering if he's done it right. Yes the photo is 2 x 2 inch but the bottom of my chin to the bottom of the photo is less than 1/4 inch and top of my head to the top of the photo is 1/2 inch. Does anyone if this will be ok or will it get refused?


Thanks


Highly doubtful, but if you want you can always take it back and ask them to retake it due to the importance of the photo.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-18 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering why visa application not reached mumbai from Washington
QUOTE (leapoffaith @ Apr 18 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiancee in US got the NOA2 on 10th March. Today when she called the NVC they told her to contact Visa Office in Washington.
The latter told her that it has already been despatched to Mumbai and I should have received it.

When I called the NVC at its automated response, it said they don't have any details about it.

What could have happened ?


Are you sure they have not received it? It is quite possible that the petition has been received and they are sending your loved one the Packet 3.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-18 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes my fiance have to be in states to file k-1 for me?please help
How long have you lived in the UK? Are you sure that a DCF is not a possibility?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-20 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy hardest post yet... Our last night together
I felt that pain two months ago. Not fun at all....

Hang in there.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-11 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to send docs prior the interview???
QUOTE (katiushka @ Apr 20 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody, FYI i had my medical (dr. situ) and i think it was fine.. they nly charge me 150 soles for vaccines, they say because of my age i dont need any other vaccines like human papiloma virus, that one is up to 26 years. BTW.... one of my arms was hurting for 3 days!!!!

Ok, lets go to the topic, i am reading the "INSTRUCCIONES PARA LOS SOLICITANTES DE VISA DE NOVIOS" sent by the Lim embassy. in the front page says i need to send the form 179 included with the package to the embassy; but at the bottom of the back of the page says "NO ENVIE NINGUN DOCUMENTO A ESTA OFICINA, UNICAMENTE ESTE FORMULARIO COMPLETO Y FIRMADO" that is, dont send any document to the office only this document filled and signed.

for me this is contradicction, i will call the embassy and ask what they mean.

so i wanted to know what you guys did in this case. somebody sent anything prior the interview??? or just take all docs to the interview?

thanks!!!

bye

K.

Only send in the documents they ask for ASAP.

Everything else waits till the interview.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-20 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich postal service
UPS worked great for me.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-23 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question
If you really do get married I don't see why not file for AOS asap.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-27 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprocessing times
Luckily for you, the Vermont Service Center moves a lot more quickly than other service centers. You can expect to wait anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

Good luck!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-27 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMay 1st is "Immigration Day"
QUOTE (WaitForever @ May 1 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Considering May 1st is supposedly "Immigration Day", I haven't seen anything in the news about family immigration of legal immigrants.

I've you've seen anything, maybe you can report it here...

I wonder if CSC will celebrate Immigration Day by increasing the flow of applications? I wish...



I had no idea there was an "immigration day". Interesting
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-01 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes calling card cause a problem
QUOTE (william_wallace @ May 1 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ May 2 2008, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (william_wallace @ May 1 2008, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As my fiance is just a few days filing for the K1. I am looking ahead at the other evidence we have. Our main communication is by phone using calling cards. We havent really used the pc for communication because its easier on my OH. She dosent get the time to talk on the pc as she works 6 days a week and has her kids to look after. She mainly uses calling cards and so do i. We do call each other everyday, mayb 3-4 times a day. Does anyone know if these calling cards cause a problem or not ? Im not sure if they can send proof of the phone number you have called.

Thanks


I don't see that as being an issue. I would just include a note stating what the calling card number was used for. I am sure the USCIS will understand and have probably seen already similar cases.


We do have othe evidence eg - emails, MSN chat logs but there mainly from before xmas. Its just easier to use calling cards rather than having a 1 hour convo on a pc which could be said in 10-15 mins on the phone.



Are there ever text messages sent that might show up on a cell phone bill?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-01 18:22:00