ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes calling card cause a problem
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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes calling card cause a problem
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.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-01 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresliving abroad and g325a and relationship evidence...one last question, promise!
I lived in Hungary and lived in 5 places while I was there. I listed each place and so far that has been no issue.

Good luck in the process!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-03 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a and job history
QUOTE (malego77 @ May 2 2008, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband didn't file out that part when he filed for my K1 visa. I think there is no problem, but if you want to feel more confident about it, you can write an explanation letter.


Exactly, when in doubt provide a letter of explanation.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-03 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSilly question...YEP having airhead moment
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ May 3 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Exactly as Pushbrk says...please read the guides...they really are your best friend in this process.


Reading through the guides will help you understand the process a lot. Of course there will still be things we may not understand as the guides are not 100% detailed for every situation possible so the forums become a great asset in helping you complete the process.

Good luck in the petitioning.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-03 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschat logs
Is it necessary to buy a program? Seems Yahoo Messenger would have a chat history easily accessible.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-06 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDO I have to type??
It gave me a few headaches but not that I am understanding more and more and have a successful NOA 2 I feel pretty good.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-07 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDO I have to type??
If you are not planning on typing, which is crazy in my opinion, then remember to use a "BLACK" pen and write very legibly.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-07 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich Service Center Should I File At?
Welcome to Visa Journey. If you have questions as you read through the guides go ahead and let us know we will be happy to help.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-11 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIdeas on Proof of Relationship?
If I was an officer overlooking the petition and had to go through a CD I would be less prone to give out any Visa for that petition when I already have so many other things I need to do.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-05 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIdeas on Proof of Relationship?
Just print out a few things. That would be best, the employees there really don't have the time or interest to go through a CD. I would not recommend this as at all however you may try and see if that works. I have not heard of any cases where the petitioner did that.

Just follow the examples given here in the guides for the K1 Visa.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-05 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP Fiancee sent me G-325A but no Country on it??
Make sure you use black or blue pen! good.gif
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-11 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill denial of Visiting visa affect my K1?
QUOTE (TigerTeddyBear @ May 10 2008, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if the opposite is true? Will a K-1 denial affect the validity of a Visitor visa? I am just worse casing my current situation here.


I highly doubt it.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-17 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill denial of Visiting visa affect my K1?
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QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Apr 15 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 15 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mmmmmm. When i was in Canada in 2006. I was going to visit the States by car. They wouldnt let me in and turned me away back to Canada, reason was, i didnt have a return ticket. They didnt stamp my passport. Will i have to explain that for when we file the K1



Yes I believe you will. I know my fiancee needs to state what happened in her denial.


Was your fiance denied a tourist visa or was she denied entry at the POE?


Tourist.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-16 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill denial of Visiting visa affect my K1?
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 15 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mmmmmm. When i was in Canada in 2006. I was going to visit the States by car. They wouldnt let me in and turned me away back to Canada, reason was, i didnt have a return ticket. They didnt stamp my passport. Will i have to explain that for when we file the K1



Yes I believe you will. I know my fiancee needs to state what happened in her denial.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-15 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill denial of Visiting visa affect my K1?
Thanks for the quick replies. You just helped calm a fellow VJer down from going into panic mode.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-15 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill denial of Visiting visa affect my K1?
Hey everyone,

In September of 2007 my Fiancee was denied a Visiting visa.

Is that going to affect us and our K1 visa? (Her Visa)

Thanks
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-04-15 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 troubles, looking for help.
Welcome to Visa Journey. Look at all the help available. The Guide tab up at the top of this website and all the members who are more than willing to help out.

Ignore what your lawyer has to say about the case. You don't need a lawyer with the help of Visa Journey. All of it can be done under your own power.

Good luck in the process.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-09 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI just puts some money into a cd.
QUOTE (samital @ May 19 2008, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys

I am looking to show bank assets and i just put some money in to a Certificate of deposit for a term of 8 months. I should have my interview between end of july and and september. I will receive monthly statements showing the start date of the cd as 19th may and maturity date as 18th Jan 09. Could i show my monthly statements as evidence of assets and will i be fine with the fact that this is CD is started recently and it will show date of maturity.


Also i have a joint bank account with my mother. It has a huge amount in there and we had our names in there since it was open. It has been more than 2 years. Can i show that bank account as my asset with out having my mother as joint sponsor. i am looking to show only my half of the balance, in form of getting a notarized letter from my mother that the money in the account is split 50-50 between the 2 names.


thanks


Yes you can show that and you can also show just a Bank Statement from your bank officer stating when the account was opened and present balance.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-19 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport expiration date
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QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ May 19 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sydkym @ May 19 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To travel, you need at least 6 months on your passport, so you're fine. To renew your passport, you simply apply for renewal at your country's embassy or consulate in the US. Very easy!


I called the passport office about the same thing last week we are just about to file for K1 status, so fingers crossed I will be there the begining of next year and therefore my passport will run out whilst in the States. They said to apply at the consulate and they will issue a new one, however you must advise them not to cancel the K1 visa in the passport that has expired and you will have to travel when allowed with the new passport and the expired one with the K1 visa in it.


K1 is a one time use visa. It is invalid upon using it to enter the US.

Foreigners certainly can renew their passports with their country's Consulate in the USA but that's not always easy, so it's best to think through whether to do it before or after US entry. For instance, the nearest Chinese Consulate to us in 900 miles away, it takes four days and they won't renew a passport by mail anymore. My wife's passport was less than a year old when she arrived, so we'll just have to do the best we can when the 5 years validity is up. In all likelyhood we'll renew it during one of our trips to China.



Can it be easily renewed within a week there in China?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-19 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresasking how to sent the filling fee for KI-VISA
I recommend you use a personal check written out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for I-129f at the bottom.

Reasons for using personal check.
1. Track your check to make sure they cash it.
2. You have a good record showing that you payed in case there are problems in the future.

Edited by BigCityDave, 21 May 2008 - 12:42 AM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-21 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much time needed to get through customs at the JFK?
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QUOTE (BigCityDave @ May 25 2008, 03:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone for the great advice. We were able to find her a flight (Round trip actually because it was cheaper which never makes sense) which will giver her 4 hours in New York. That should be plenty of time for her to catch her connecting flight. If it wasn't for you guys we were just about to get her a flight with only a 2 hour layover and that very well could have been a costly mistake.

Thanks again!


Darren did the same for his flight; he had a choice of 2 hours or 4 1/2 hours...he definitely chose the safer option: 4 1/2 hours...


American Airlines recommended the same thing. good.gif
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-25 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much time needed to get through customs at the JFK?
Thanks everyone for the great advice. We were able to find her a flight (Round trip actually because it was cheaper which never makes sense) which will giver her 4 hours in New York. That should be plenty of time for her to catch her connecting flight. If it wasn't for you guys we were just about to get her a flight with only a 2 hour layover and that very well could have been a costly mistake.

Thanks again!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-25 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much time needed to get through customs at the JFK?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 23 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ May 23 2008, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,

My girl has an already purchased ticket reservation from American Airlines and we are trying to get her a flight on June 2nd. The particular flight she wants is only going to give her 2 hours at the JFk. We would like to know if that is sufficient.

Just wondering who here has been through the JFK on a K1 Visa and how much time they would recommended.

Thanks for the help.


It might be but I always recommend at least three hours layover at any POE. Flights often arrive late or several Jumbo jets arrive at the same time. Time to clear immigration is a ####### shoot. Is there a later flight she can catch if she doesn't catch the scheduled one? Why did she buy a ticket before the visa was in hand?



Her ticket was purchased back in September of 2007. This is when she was trying to get a Tourist Visa.

Also, she can just go to the embassy and receive her Visa the day after the interview. Its an option between her going there the next day or waiting a few days for a hand carrier.

Edited by BigCityDave, 23 May 2008 - 11:01 AM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-23 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much time needed to get through customs at the JFK?
Hey everyone,

My girl has an already purchased ticket reservation from American Airlines and we are trying to get her a flight on June 2nd. The particular flight she wants is only going to give her 2 hours at the JFk. We would like to know if that is sufficient.

Just wondering who here has been through the JFK on a K1 Visa and how much time they would recommended.

Thanks for the help.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-23 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
You really don't need that much for the I-129f Packet. Although 30 pages might be able to fit in your packet and if you would feel more comfortable sending them all then by all means do it.

For the upcoming interview my girl has printed off over 300 pages worth of chat logs on skype. Yes, that sounds like overkill, but its also perfect proof to prove a bona fide relationship.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-16 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat the heck is consolidation???
Estadia,

I am praying hard for you to get your approval soon. From what it sounds like there is good news coming your way. Hang in there, I know it isn't fair that you had to go through this. A lot of us are feeling for you.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-26 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling outside of US after K-1 Marriage
QUOTE (Jesse and Hema @ May 31 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ May 31 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The K1 visa is a once entry visa, if you leave the usa before you recieve your advance parole you will not be allowed to enter again.


Right. You will need either your green card or advance parole (AP) before you can travel (and be allowed to re-enter).

You typically would file an I-131 along with your green card application (I-485) as soon as possible after marriage, as there's no extra charge for the I-131 if you file it with the I-485. It will take typically 2-3 months for you to receive your AP travel document.

Should you file, and then an emergency comes up before you receive your AP, you can make an InfoPass appointment for emergency AP (wanting to teach somewhere wouldn't be considered emergency).

Good luck!


Jesse I tried to write you a pm but your inbox is full.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate
If you have a valid passport than just use that. I used both and they didnt seem to care. Some really do not care. My original birth certificate was given to the CO in Hungary and they didnt even take it.

Edited by BigCityDave, 01 June 2008 - 03:26 AM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo confused need assistance
Personally I think you are setting yourselves up for failure.

You could be married and be used to saying husband and wife that you will mess up at a possible interview or whenever questions are asked.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad lawyer experience-please help!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jun 1 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ May 23 2008, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unless you have unusual circimstances. No need for a lawyer as K1 visas are very easy to do.

QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 1 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another reason we did not go the lawyer route.

Lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.

I must say I agree with both of the above - we were totally confused by the whole process when we started and we just picked things up along the way. I guess it is down to personal preference but from the stories I have read, I am glad we decided to do things ourselves.


Visa Journey is a great way to replace the lawyer.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad lawyer experience-please help!
QUOTE (estadia @ Jun 1 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 1 2008, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (littleasianman7 @ Jun 1 2008, 03:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 1 2008, 04:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another reason we did not go the lawyer route.

Lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.


Someone else posted this as well, that lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.
This is simply NOT true. In no way am I advocating the use of lawyers, and in no way am I bashing the use of lawyers, however it is entirely up to the petitioner and the beneficiary.
I know PLENTY of people who dont have a "complicated" case, me included, that used the assistance of a lawyer. Some people want to make sure the process gets done with absolutely no mistakes (although there are lawyers out there who make mistakes) and others like me don't have enough time to organize all the documents and want to make sure that there is a trained professional doing this.
I am a student and felt better knowing that a lawyer was organizing our papers, etc., and so far we've had no problems.
Of course there are lawyers out there who claim they are lawyers but in fact are not.

so no, lawyers are NOT only needed if you have a complicated situation, there are many other reasons a lawyer would be used.


Correct, a lawyer could be for anyone. I just know that most lawyers dont care if your case gets accepted or denied.




well i have my own opinion about lawyers at least ours whistling.gif our attorney promised a refund if we do not receive a visa......in reality one of two things is the reason ONE: he will find a way to blame it on us....or TWO: he gets so many clients like a mill that if one fails its ok.........



Exactly, lawyers became lawyers for money not to help people out.

Well, sorry that might no really be true but that is why most of them are working.

Edited by BigCityDave, 01 June 2008 - 12:06 PM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad lawyer experience-please help!
QUOTE (littleasianman7 @ Jun 1 2008, 03:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jun 1 2008, 04:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another reason we did not go the lawyer route.

Lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.


Someone else posted this as well, that lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.
This is simply NOT true. In no way am I advocating the use of lawyers, and in no way am I bashing the use of lawyers, however it is entirely up to the petitioner and the beneficiary.
I know PLENTY of people who dont have a "complicated" case, me included, that used the assistance of a lawyer. Some people want to make sure the process gets done with absolutely no mistakes (although there are lawyers out there who make mistakes) and others like me don't have enough time to organize all the documents and want to make sure that there is a trained professional doing this.
I am a student and felt better knowing that a lawyer was organizing our papers, etc., and so far we've had no problems.
Of course there are lawyers out there who claim they are lawyers but in fact are not.

so no, lawyers are NOT only needed if you have a complicated situation, there are many other reasons a lawyer would be used.


Correct, a lawyer could be for anyone. I just know that most lawyers dont care if your case gets accepted or denied.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad lawyer experience-please help!
Another reason we did not go the lawyer route.

Lawyers are only needed if you have a complicated situation.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 03:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome/ assets questions for K-1
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QUOTE (mohamed N melinda @ May 31 2008, 03:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
u count the house members all under 18 years and not working and u can ur house contract as proof that u have the house


Not entirely true. Members of the household who are working can still be declared a dependent. I am 22 and am attending college and have part time jobs sometimes, and I am able to be declared as a dependent of my mother.


This is true. There are many college students who work and go to school but are still dependent on their parents.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my fiancee re-apply for K1 visa for me again?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 1 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Guy1901 @ Jun 1 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

My fiancee submitted the I-129F petition for us to get married in the US in Nov 2006 and it was aproved on March 2007 and i went to the embassy and all and i waited 4 months, but me and her were fighting at the time and she cancelled my visa.

can she re-apply again?

Thanks


She can petition again but you are the visa applicant.



Sorry to hear your visa was cancelled like that.

Good luck in reapplying. Try to be kinder this time. wink.gif
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-06-01 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam Experience in St. Lukes and some Advise
Wow, this is probably one of the longest posts I have ever seen.

Thanks for the detailed advice.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 03:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge questions and general concerns
You should be able to order another birth certificate just for yourself.

This can be done online, just google online "ordering birth certificates"

Edited by BigCityDave, 31 May 2008 - 05:10 PM.

BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge questions and general concerns
QUOTE (macilaci @ May 31 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ May 31 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (macilaci @ May 31 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dave en is Nyiregyhazarol szarmazom es 20-eve elek it az USA-ban, az arany szarvas mellett laktak valamikor! Lenyeg az szerintem az anyanyelvedet nem lehet elfelejteni, ugyhogy hagyd abba a nagykepuskodest hogy meg emlekszel es tudol Magyarul!


Bocs ha még hibázok a nyelvel de azt mondhatom neked hogy nem vagyok Magyar hanem Amerikai vagyok!


Dave,
Gratulalok nektek es sok sikertt mindkettotoknek! A nehezen legalabb mar tulvagytok! Hianyzik hogy nem irsz semmit arrol, mi a velemenyed, hogy ment az interju, milyenek voltak a kovetsegen stb.stb.
Udv:macilaci


Komolyan, igazad van azt meg kell csinálnom most!

És ne haragudj hogy rosszul beszélek, nehéz nekem ez a nyelv de lassan tanulom meg!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge questions and general concerns
QUOTE (macilaci @ May 31 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dave en is Nyiregyhazarol szarmazom es 20-eve elek it az USA-ban, az arany szarvas mellett laktak valamikor! Lenyeg az szerintem az anyanyelvedet nem lehet elfelejteni, ugyhogy hagyd abba a nagykepuskodest hogy meg emlekszel es tudol Magyarul!


Bocs ha még hibázok a nyelvel de azt mondhatom neked hogy nem vagyok Magyar hanem Amerikai vagyok!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2008-05-31 12:12:00