Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can he visit??	Dixie, A B-2 visa is a visa used to vist the US for pleasure. It is REQUIRED for people of certain countries, option for people of others... such as Canada. The main difference seems to be the length of time you may stay while visiting the US. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-10 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can he visit??	QUOTE (A. Brown @ Mar 10 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a similar question. My fiance is here visiting me in Canada right now(has been for the past two months) from Texas, and is planing to stay until the six month date, not working, just visiting with money he had saved. Anyway, we want to get married in a church in July and would both prefer to move back after we get married. We are aware that I will have to apply for a greencard ASAP. So, we were thinking that within this week we would go to the courts to get married so we have the offical papers and can start the process sooner rather than later. What I am really wondering is, is it possible for me to cross the border with him in July and for me to stay in the US not working, but, just living with him until the process is finished and I am(HOPEFULLY)approved of a greencard and then once that is done I can work(whether that takes six months or a year or so)? Quick answer: yes. As I noted in my reply, if you use a B2 visa, a 6 mo stay will MINIMALLY be authorized for you, possibly up to one year, with the (expensive) option of requesting additional extensions of up to 6 mo each. However, for a stay request / extension of over 6 mo, I expect you may be grilled to prove your intention of returning to Canada!! Note, though: if you marry in Canada, I do not believe u can file for a K-1 visa, so you are posting in the wrong forum ... you would, I believe file, an I129F for a K-3 visa and an I130 for perm residency at the same time. The process is different, so see the timelines / info on this site for that journey. I believe you must maintain a perm residence in Canada WITH NO INTENTION TO ABANDON for the entire processing time until either the K-3 or perm residency is granted. An in person interview in the Canadian consulate will be required. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-10 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can he visit??	I can't seem to edit my post, so let me amend my post.... I thought the original question specifically asked about B2, but later see it didn't... so note that the info I provided applies ONLY if visiting with B2 visa. Also, obtaining a B2 visa will add some time to the process, since Dixie's fiance will need to apply to a consulate and go to an interview there, in person, IN CANADA, however, it will allow her fiancee to stay in the US for a far longer period of time. I assume Carlawarla is correct about visiting from Canada without a visa, so my apologies! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-10 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can he visit??	QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Mar 10 2009, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (showjumper13 @ Mar 9 2009, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Canadians can stay in the US with a B2 Visitors Visa (basically the stamp from Border Protection) for 90 days.... but only visit, no working... This isn't true. You can visit the US from Canada for up to 180 days a year, and if you want to use that all up at once, you can. I rarely if ever have had anything stamped at BP. A B2 Visitor's visa? We don't need a visa. Neither is true for the question asked ... B2 Visa visits are different... From 8 CFR: 8 CFR PART 214 -- NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES\Sec. 214.2( Visitors -- http://www.uscis.gov...8e046afc8800b72 (1) General. Any B-1 visitor for business or B-2 visitor for pleasure may be admitted for not more than one year and may be granted extensions of temporary stay in increments of not more than six months each ... (2) Minimum six month admissions. Any B - 2 visitor who is found otherwise admissible and is issued a Form I - 94, will be admitted for a minimum period of six months, regardless of whether less time is requested, provided, that any required passport is valid ... dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-10 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Updating I129F after NOA1 but before RFE	Thanks for the answers! I particularly appreciate your experiences Gary and Alla! However, I should note that I private PM'd someone who, as it turns out, actually did successfully submit an addendum to their I129F application prior to any RFE in the recent past. They were using a lawyer, I am not, so that might be a difference, but I doubt it. Anyway, thanks again dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-12 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Updating I129F after NOA1 but before RFE	Ok, I sent in my I129F and have an NOA1 dated 2/25, but I made a few mistakes. I'd like to send in a package amending my submission prior to getting any RFE... is this possible?? Would it help or hinder? Does anyone have any relevant experience to report?? Specifically, I made the following errors in my my submission: 1) Forgot to write names on backs of passport photos (!) 2) Did not see Form# which was on the back of my birth certificate, so I wrote "none" in the space, so that entry is incorrect. Also, not *required* but suggested by this site (which I only found a couple days ago!!): 3) Cover letter with contents described / enumerated 4) Descriptions on back of photos showing us together during two previous trips (however, the photos are date-stamped on the front and I did included boarding passes, travel iteneraries and described the visits in the space provided on the I129F form) So, question is.... should I pre-emptively send a package to USCIS (Vermont Service Center) to correct these mistakes ... or .... should I wait for an RFE? I'm quite sure that forgetting to write the names on the backs of the passport photos will automatically generate an RFE, as it is clearly stated in the instructions to do this... and I would *REALLY* like to avoid any delays... so.... ???? Many thanks in advance for your opinions!!! dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 08 March 2009 - 10:57 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-08 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccination records	opps ... posted reply to wrong thread Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 15 March 2009 - 03:17 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-15 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	preggy gf,needs help :S	One factor for consideration is whether or not it is important to you to have the child NOT born out of wedlock. K-1 Visa's are currently averaging between 6 .. 8 months, however, in some cases this could take even longer. If you do not want the child born out of wedlock, you should consider another option, such as getting married now, then applying for perm residency, perhaps via an I 130 OR CR-1. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-15 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Would this type of receipt be considered as a primary proof?	Primary evidence for what? Certainly not for the I 129F requirement of having met!! Proof of an ongoing relationship during interview stage ... perhaps, along with payment receipts showing money was actually spent to pay joint car loan, although I think it would be considered secondary evidence of that at best. dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 22 March 2009 - 01:21 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-22 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about evidence...	Just to correct the following: QUOTE Proof that you have met in the last two years and have an ongoing relationship is all that is required at the petition stage. (emphasis added) For the I 129F, only proof of having physically met at least once in the past 2 years is the requirement. No description or proof of any on-going relationship is required at the petition stage. The only time a description /proof of on-going relationship is required is if you were to be requesting a waiver of requirement of physically meeting ... and in that case you would also have to present a solid case for why such a meeting would have been an unreasonable burden. Should any petition be denied for failing to provide proof of an on-going relationship, an appeal should be filed ASAP and the denial is pretty much guaranteed to be overturned and the petition approved. Such denials DO occur occasionally... you can find the appeal decisions online in the USCIS site, as they are publicly posted (with personal information blacked out.) Of course, such an appeal would add excessive time to the process... so..... I can only hope that agents that deny petitions for such cause are also harshly disciplined, but, that information is not available that I could find... dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 21 March 2009 - 07:40 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-03-21 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance to receive gov't assistance and affadavit questions	Ricker, it seems you have some alternate info to offer? If so, I'd be interested in learning as well!! Or, from anyone else who has knowledge!! If someone has a (reasonably) long history of working, then in this tight economy is laid-off shortly before a K-1 interview is due to come up... how should one handle this? Should they seek a co-sponsor? You seem to say no!! Should they count income from unemployment insurance? Does income for the current year prior to getting laid off count in some way? Let's say someone has already made 125% of poverty or better in that year and THEN gets laid off and goes on unemployment... does that count? And, of course, as already stated, if unemployment insurance claims are currently above the 125% income level, is that or is that NOT considered viable income? What about a combination of salary prior to unemployment + unemployment insurance? This is not (yet) a problem for me, but hey!! I'm interested in knowing, as I'm sure many others are to, given these troubled times dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-02 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	JOB/INTERVIEW	Oh, as a back-up, regardless, I should also add.... get the I-134 from your intended as well, just in case	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-02 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	JOB/INTERVIEW	If u wish to show ability to cover yourself financially rather than having your spouse do so (e.g. by submitting an I-134), then YES, get a letter from your employer stating intention to employ ASAP you upon your return to the USA. If you enter via JFK, I understand you can get a stamp on your visa that allows you to start working immediately. otherwise, there will be an ~3 month gap as you apply for work authorization. Regardless, however, the USCIS instructions clearly state that proving you having a job lined-up for when u enter is acceptable proof of financial viability. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-02 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Questiion!	Congradulations!!	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-06 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 NOA2 Help?	QUOTE The Petitioner needs to have a job, and you're the beneficiary do not require one ... well, sort of.. as stated previously, they just want to know what the alien fiancee has been up to. But as to who "needs" a job... *usually* the petitioner has a job and submits and affidavit of support, but that is only if needed to show that the alien fiancee will not become a 'public charge' (e.g. go on welfare or food stamps). There are other ways of showing this. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-18 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	cost for K1	QUOTE There is truth to this. Compare it to buying a car. Hmmmmmm.... buying a car??? dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-21 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Name Issue	Those are hardly 'official' usages. If *she* has used it for anything official (such as her name on a physical phone bill or bank account, etc) I would think you should note it, but, IMHO, email & skype 'handles' and, even less, an article *you* wrote wouldn't be anything noteworthy. For the same reason, I didn't and wouldn't list "iLoveAPolishGirl" or any other internet handle I've used in the past. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-22 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	can i visit my boyfriend during wating NOA2 ?	Simple facts ... you can get a B-2 visa if the embassy decides to approve you for one. The length of time it is valid for is often 10 years, but it is really up to the embassy to decide ... also the remaining valid time left on your passport I believe. As to your chances of getting one... I have no idea. It might have been better for her to apply for the visa prior to submitting an I129F though, but ... dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	can i visit my boyfriend during wating NOA2 ?	You will not be banned due to having a k-1 petition, however some have reported closer scrutiny at the border. However, my fiancee just returned from a 9 day visit and she had no difficulty at all. The border officer asked only 2 simple questions and wished her a wonderful vacation. The key, I think, is just be relaxed, smile and answer the question(s) asked but no more. Purpose of visit? Holiday. good luck! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-22 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	Oh, I had missed this.... QUOTE I almost found a job in the US with a J1-visa but when I discovered what it meant (go back to your home country after one year and not allowed to come back to the US for 2 years), of course I refused. This is only in special circumstances. Many J1 visa's do not have this condition ... you should consider this option further!!! It may well be the best choice dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	QUOTE then it's because my friends are surly... I always thought so.... wacko.gif sounds like I'd like your friends a lot Seriously, tho, I will say my fiancee always smiles nicely and acts with confidence and has yet to have any difficulty at POE (fingers crossed, knock wood, pinch of salt !!) dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 23 April 2009 - 03:01 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	To get a B-2, you have to apply to the consulate, pay the fee and go for an interview. Since I presume the only case above that applies to you is the desire for a > 90 day stay, I suspect you'll have to show rather strong ties (job, etc) that will insure you truly intend to return home. That might be more difficult I suppose since you reside in a VWP country where getting a B-2 is a more unusual practice. I guess an alternate option is to "intend to arrive in the United States aboard a non-signatory air or sea carrier." I have no idea what such carrier options might be available (??) (sounds like maybe that means a private or chartered plane or vessel?? I suggest researching this.) Best of luck! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	It's SUPPOSED to be automatic... apparently some CBP's are not doing thier job properly??? :o :D .... QUOTE 8 CFR PART 214 -- NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES\Sec. 214.2 (B) Visitors -- http://www.uscis.gov...8e046afc8800b72 (1) General. Any B-1 visitor for business or B-2 visitor for pleasure may be admitted for not more than one year and may be granted extensions of temporary stay in increments of not more than six months each ... (2) Minimum six month admissions. Any B - 2 visitor who is found otherwise admissible and is issued a Form I - 94, will be admitted for a minimum period of six months, regardless of whether less time is requested, provided, that any required passport is valid ... dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 23 April 2009 - 10:36 AM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	According to the OP: QUOTE At the end of this year (October), I would like to travel with my tourist visa... dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 23 April 2009 - 10:22 AM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days with tourist visa	The page Krikit provides does NOT apply to travel under a B-2 tourist visa. For a B-2 you will be automatically granted a MINIMUM 6 month stay on your I-94, regardless of whether less time is requested. Additionally, unlike VWP, you MAY request an extension ... I believe the fee is $350 for that. So, if you are traveling on a tourist visa (as u said), then why not just stay the full 180 days instead of returning home? If you need more time, you can request extensions of temporary stay in increments of not more than six months each. Also, since a long trip *might* open you to greater scrutiny, perhaps you might want to purchase return trip for a shorter period of time, then simply exchange that ticket for a much later one after you arrive... typically that only costs like $100 or so to do. Check with your travel agent. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-23 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visit while waiting for K-1	1) shouldn't make a difference, except, if handwritten, make sure it's very legible ... block letters advised. 2) there is no rule against visiting on a tourist visa while waiting for the petition, indeed my fiancee has already done so once and many others have reported multiple visits with no problem. However, keep in mind that it is always possible to be refused entry for a variety of reasons, so read up on reports here on how to approach such a visit (particularly, answer only questions asked and make sure that the intent to return is very clear to the CO.) dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-24 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of funds	QUOTE She can re file her taxes for 2008 and show she meets Poverty Guidelines Re-filing to add tips ... I would be concerned that that might lead to an audit of previous years and possible charges of fraud ... potentially very dangerous approach I would think I would think if she re-files for one year, she would be well advised to re-file for *all* years she worked as a waitress and didn't declare tips!! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-25 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of funds	Bobby Umit, Could you provide a reference to where you got that quote? TIA, dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-24 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of funds	QUOTE Foreign fiancé/spouse's savings will not (usually) be counted. This may be embassy specific. For example, apparently for Japan, fiancee assets MAY be counted, as explain below... http://***removed***...thread.php?t=28 Copied from the US Embassy Japan website ... QUOTE Applicant's Own Funds An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources: * Bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been unusually large recent deposits, an explanation thereof should be given * Proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated) * Letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or indication of expected earnings * Statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value * Proof of income from business investments or other sources If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided. edit: I see this site doesn't like links to *family*based*immigration*DOT*com* Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 24 April 2009 - 07:49 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-24 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Marriage based immigration- how do I get started?	If you want to get married here in the USA using a K-1 visa in 1 year, start the process now. It currently takes, on average, 6+ (some cases have taken much longer) months for a fiance visa to be issued and once the visa is issued you will have 6 months to use it. You must get married within 90 days of your fiance(e) arriving using the K-1 visa. See the Guides and Immigration Timelines for more info. This can be an expensive option, so be sure you understand the costs. You may want to research alternate options as well... see the Guides and other sections of this forum for more info. Oh, and welcome fellow New Yorker dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 25 April 2009 - 10:18 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-25 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Are k-1 visas approved constantly?	QUOTE It's always easier to do it the right way. Good luck. Just to note... there is no one "right" way. If he marries then petitions for AOS that is just as "right" as any other way. Also, I am pretty sure that, if he is still in school and living with his parent(s), then he is not yet out of status. dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 26 April 2009 - 10:23 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-26 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Are k-1 visas approved constantly?	If you are under 180 days perhaps you might consider marrying now and then filing for AOS ASAP. You shouldn't have to leave the country at all in that case. See the forum section for AOS from a work, student or tourist visa for more help on this possible approach. Indeed, I believe I've read cases of people who overstayed beyond 180 days and managed to AOS without leaving the country, but I could be wrong Also, I believe (but might be wrong) that if you are still in school, the 180 days may not start counting until you are either out of school or 21, but I'm not sure about that. oh, also, it's called a "waiver" not a "pardon" and there is a specific form for that (I am not familiar with waivers, but others here could assist.) dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 26 April 2009 - 02:08 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-26 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	English fiance - K1 questions...any help?	QUOTE He won't be able to work right away but the sooner you marry and file AOS the sooner he can work. Usually the work permit (EAD) takes 90 days from filing. According to the SSA (see link in my sig below) this oft-repeated information is wrong ... The K-1 fiancee is NOT required to have an EAD, although the employer may optionally require one anyway. Also, the EAD stamp (mentioned in another post) is not required either, but might be a good idea to try to get (the only POE I've heard of that gives it is JFK... wonder if there are any others?) dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-27 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I need your opinion plsssss...	Alternately, if you don't wan to wait for the mail, you can call the USCIS. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-27 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just engaged	QUOTE You DO NOT want any kind of wedding prior to having the visa approval after the interview. There is nothing wrong with having a non-legally binding celebration prior to the K-1. However, do not mention it or show pictures or whatever at the consulate interview. Some have reported the consulate misunderstanding and suspecting fraud. It is NOT fraud, however, if it is NOT legally binding. dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-26 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is my situation appealing?	Please don't post (essentially) the same question 2x	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-26 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approval?	That's great news!! Guess that means they are about to start Feb NOA1s??!! Yeah!!!!! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-27 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just starting and just wanting to get married	Yes, a B-2 Visitor's visa is the appropriate option. However, if you have (or expect to have) difficulty in your fiancee getting one, you should go with to the interview. See this thread about how one member overcame his fiancee's difficulties at the US Embassy in Warsaw, Poland and managed to get them to issue her a 'multi-visit' visa .... http://www.visajourn...howtopic=188490 dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-30 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is there some where I can go to see ??	QUOTE (Theglassguy @ Apr 30 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think i have seen some one on the forum say theere is a place to check? Its 30 days today and me and my girl have another 4 maybe 5 maybe 7 months to go Oh god I miss her so. Well, there is no way to know how long YOUR particular case will take, but Igors list will give you an approximation. Your timeline contains an estimate for adjudication (receipt of NOA2 approval) ... yours says: QUOTE Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between July 26, 2009 and August 5, 2009 After adjudication it will probably take another 2..3 mo to have the interview & get the visa. Today, VSC has just issued it's first (non-expedited) NOA2 with an NOA1 of Feb, so ... even in the best case senerio, you probably have minimally 2 months more before NOA2. Sorry for the bad news!! Keep your chin up My fiancee and I skype daily (for HOURS ) ... which doesn't speed it up at all oh well!! dvc	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-04-30 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	illiegal border crossing	Well, I hope u didn't SAY he was here illegally on anything you submitted!! If so, you definitely need a lawyer, I would think!! However, if you just say you met here and provided some photos, perhaps you can simply cancel the petition, go to mexico and meet him again, then file a new I-129F (?) (omitting any mention of previous meetings in the US!!) You might want to get some legal consuling first though, as you'll be throwing $455 down the drain Contact Catholic Charities if there is one near you (most likely) and get some guidance. Good Luck!! dvc Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 02 May 2009 - 03:02 PM.	iLoveAPolishGirl	Male	Poland	2009-05-02 15:00:00