ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresilliegal border crossing
Well, I hope u didn't SAY he was here illegally on anything you submitted!! ohmy.gif If so, you definitely need a lawyer, I would think!! sad.gif

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 sad.gif

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.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-02 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE e-mailed Today
QUOTE
What could be the evedance they want?


Call the VSC and ask.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-07 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of income
oh, sorry, I mis-read your post... she is USC, so she should send u copies of the entire 129F packet...smile.gif She will need the signed docs above from you to make the packet smile.gif

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-07 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of income
Well, you need original signed G-325A's and an original signed Letter of Intent from her smile.gif

Although, I've heard it *might* be acceptable if you sign her name with her permission (?) ... not sure of that smile.gif
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-07 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan I marry
I don't know specifics for H2-B either, but I do know that H1-B's regularly adjust status to permanent even without marriage (I understand from many Indian friends there is only a time limitation under normal... eg. no marriage to USC or other extenuating factor .. circumstances), so, if H2-Bs have the same requirements, there should be no problem. And certainly no need for a K-1 visa!

In general, if there was no intent upon entry to the USA to adjust to permanent status, there usually is no restriction from marrying and petitioning for AOS for *most* visa types. The main exception I am aware of is a J-1 visa with a 2 year residency requirement.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-08 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat to send to my fiance (petitioner)
He doesn't need a sponsor until the embassy interview .. if ever biggrin.gif

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 08 May 2009 - 06:59 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-08 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
I've heard (read from posts here) some embassy/consulates require 3 years (if I remember correctly?) Since nobody's mentioned that, I can only assume it is not a requirement for Costa Rica (?)

You might want to verify with someone who's successfully worked with this embassy .. or contact the embassy for verfication smile.gif

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 08 May 2009 - 06:47 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-08 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to my fiance's graduation.
LUCK!!!

FWIW, of all the cases of entry or denial I've so far read (here and elsewhere), I've yet to see one in which the CO actually looked at any such proofs of intent to return. Indeed, in the few cases of denials I've read, the big complaint seems to be refusal to consider such documents.

For my fiancee who has come in now 3x this year... once following I129F submission ... she simply went up to the CO smiling, said she's here on holiday and get's perhaps one easy follow up question (in March it was: "packing any Kielbasa?" ... which was weird because we had been discussing that before her trip!! biggrin.gif) and that's it. I94 approved for 6 months even though here longest request was 9 days. smile.gif

She was never asked if I was her fiancee or if she was on unemployment or whatever.

Be friendly, open, honest and just answer the questions asked, but no more. You'll do fine.

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 26 April 2009 - 05:16 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-04-26 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaplication denied
Really! If it was rejected, you were not charged the $455 fee. If it was denied, you have a right to appeal. Which you should do ohmy.gif biggrin.gif

If it was simply rejected, as I presume it was, just add the missing documents and resend with a new check/money order, no big deal. If it was DENIED, you should have received info on how to appeal the decision, so follow that course of action.

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 17 May 2009 - 01:34 AM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-17 01:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter from employer
just to note:

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If he's no longer working at his full and part time job than it would be incorrect to include them as his current employment.


If he has been granted a sabbatical (or leave or whatever they call it when promising to retain his job), then a letter of employment might well be a good thing to have .. I would assume smile.gif If they (particularly the fulltime employer) is willing to provide one. smile.gif

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 17 May 2009 - 01:46 AM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-17 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter from employer
I guess that depends on whether or not his civilian employers are retaining him in his current postion AND if they give letters of employment (as I've heard, some do not.)

So, no one here can answer that question.. only your fiance's employers really can smile.gif

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-17 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the USA while awaiting NOA2
Opps sorry! I mixed up threads... I thought I was replying to a diff thread.. sorry ohmy.gif biggrin.gif

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-18 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the USA while awaiting NOA2
FYI, folks, B-1 is a "visit for Business" visa, not pleasure. Business is NOT permitted under the VWP nor a B-2 visa and would therefore be an immigration violation. Hence the OP's question.

Business related visa's are MUCH easier to get than most other kinds, if you can show the right credentials.

While a K-1 visa DOES indicate an intent to EVENTUALLY come and stay, it can also be used a to argue evidence that one would not want to violate the terms of any visitor visa, since that would invalidate the K-1 process.

But, as I said, why even mention the K-1 petition? It is irrelevant to the purpose of the B-1!
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-18 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the USA while awaiting NOA2
I would not worry to much! The border officers don't seem to have any idea that you have a petition unless you tell them, from all reports I've heard (including from my fiancee who visited after we posted in Feb and is due to visit again soon smile.gif )

Just expect a normal interview. You (or your SO) is coming here for a visit on holiday. No need to say more unless asked. Don't lie. But, don't offer any un-solicited information either. Smile, be relaxed and assured. It's just another typical visit. smile.gif

There are no rules or regs or anything against or even mentioning visits by fiancee's, whether in a petition process or not. Heck, if it comes up, s/he could use it as an argument AGAINST possible indication to overstay, since such action would kill the visa application!! ohmy.gif biggrin.gif

You (and him/her) will do fine smile.gif

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-15 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS K1 visa application was refused!
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the consul asked me to produce his court records and a notarized statement from me that i am fully aware of his past criminal history and still willing to marry him and to be part of his life


Well, since they asked for these documents, you must provide them smile.gif Then take it from there smile.gif

I haven't read of similar experiences, but u might want to ask in the IMBRA section of this forum, as it is more focused on such issues smile.gif (http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=126)

Best of luck!!

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 17 May 2009 - 01:26 AM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-17 01:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB1 while K1 is pending
BTW, please fill-in your timeline and keep us updated on your progress so we can benefit from your experience! smile.gif

thanks and best of luck!

dvc
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-18 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB1 while K1 is pending
Wow! Coming for a dentistry exam? No brainier I would think biggrin.gif If your fiancee has strong credentials that would indicate the ability to pass this exam, I would expect the B-1 would easily be approved biggrin.gif There it a very high demand and want in this country for highly educated professional, especially in the medical fields! This one should be easy!!!

As per K-1 petition, unless specifically asked, there is no reason to volunteer this information. Chances are very low it would even come up, I suspect. And if it does, it can easily be used as an argument of further evidence of no intent to illegally overstay. After all, if s/he passes the exam, s/he would easily qualify for an H1B visa anyway, with which s/he could easily enter the US and then you could marry and adjust status with few questions asked. biggrin.gif

As for POE, about ZERO chance it would come up. Border officers don't have information on K-1 petitions on their screens by default. There is no reason to mention it, it is irrelevant to the purpose of the trip. Don't worry about it! biggrin.gif Go for it biggrin.gif

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-17 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about additional shots for Doctor visit
If they are vaccinations, no... they are not required for a K-1 visa. They will be required, most likely, later, after she enters the US and you apply for AOS, and might, I guess, be more expensive (possibly) here, but, no she does NOT require them now.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-19 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresF-1 visa along with K-1
ALL nonimigrant visa require showing intent to return ... or, as stated in regs "have home that he does not intend to abandon".

A K-1 petition does NOT show that one intends to immigrate ON A DIFFERENT VISA/TRIP. It's not whether you EVER intend to immigrate, it's whether you intend to try to do so on a particular trip. One CANNOT get a K-1 visa unless one attends an interview at the proper embassy after the petition is approved, so, in that way, one could argue that a K-1 petition provides evidence of no intent to abandon home (at least until the K-1 is approved)

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresF-1 visa along with K-1
Personally, I would try it if the cost is not a problem. I'm not sure the specific requirements of an F-1 or the possible difficulty of getting one in Sengal, but there is nothing in the regulations saying he can't apply for another visa while a K-1 petition is processing. At his interview, it's probably not a good idea to mention the K-1 petition or anything about you or having any intent of coming here permanently, unless specifically asked, as that could cause problems.

You could try asking this in the specific region forum for Sengal also.

good luck!
dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help here
yes, or to the embassy directly, depending on the embassy and your choice. If you are back to working by then the point becomes moot wink.gif
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help What Can I do
QUOTE
... I know she feel concerned because of me not paying on time.


You are not paying WHAT on time TO WHOM and for what REASON?

If you are not paying HER on time for something, then it sounds like she is scamming you.

If you were asking her for money, then, as said previously, she may believe you are scamming her.

Most likely, if the USCIS learns of any regular payments from one to the other of you two, and you cannot prove a reasonable, plausible (non-visa related) explanation, they would likely red flag this petition and you would probably have no chance of approval. Indeed, you might be permanently barred from ever entering the country!

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-08 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending K-1 application from abroad. Concerns.
Have you considered trying DCF? Contact the closest US embassy and see if they will let you. The process is MUCH faster and easier!

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-06 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused and bewildered..visa info
FYI, if you do move to Jamaica, marry and live there for (typically) 6+ mo, you then also have the option of filing for DCF, which is much faster (from time of filing) then other options.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-06 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many people cancel their petition...more info inside...
This whole thread, besides being taken totally off topic, has become so offensive I find it hard to believe the moderators haven't closed it!

What an insulting and demeaning collection of hate filled rhetoric by certain posters! You should be ashamed!!

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 14 June 2009 - 02:45 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-14 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many people cancel their petition...more info inside...
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Myself, I would be more likely to try being GAY.


Rather down about american women, huh? biggrin.gif

Since there is no hyperlink, can't look at the survey, but I'd doubt there is much diff between long-term marriage survival whether one spouse is an immigrant or not.

dvc
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-13 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs proof of employment required for the fiancé?
No proof is needed. Yes, list any lapses.

dvc
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-17 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my fiance visit me on vacation while our K-1 is pending
It is too bad that you (I assume) mentioned your petition. CO's have no information on petitions on file and it really makes no difference for your trip. Each time my fiancee visited said she was coming 'on holiday' and 'visiting a friend'. That's it, no further questions for shorter trips (well, except if she was packing any kielbasa biggrin.gif)

Her latest trip is, like yours, 5 weeks duration and due to that and her previous trips, she was ask more questions (mainly, like you, how could she get so much time-off!) She was also warned about future trips, but only because this was her 4th trip this year biggrin.gif

As per returning in Sept... I highly doubt, but don't know whether such comments as the CO made are entered into any database.... BUT... you probably should at least wait a bit longer before a follow up trip regardless ... Sept seems a bit too soon to me! Be careful not to push it TOO hard... but it's also hard to guess what 'too hard' is biggrin.gif

Good Luck!
dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 23 June 2009 - 12:13 AM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-23 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this make sense?
QUOTE
yes we want to mary in Peru than get my fiancee a visa.


NO!! You want to marry in Peru and get a MARRIAGE visa. CR-1 and K-3 are MARRIAGE visas. K-1 is the FIANCEE visa, which you do not want.

QUOTE
The guides say that when filing for a cr-1 spouse may not be able to enter the country.


I do not know what the rules are for CR-1 or K-3 visa's. That's why I keep saying you posted in the wrong section... this is the section for K-1 visas, which have different rules. People here are waiting on petitions for K-1 visas.

You should be posting your visa-related questions in either the CR-1 or K-3 visa sections. For Peru-specific questions (such as docs required to get married), post those questions in the appropriate Regional section.

dvc
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-25 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this make sense?
Read the OP ... they want to marry in Peru, apply for a CR-1, then spend time here (on a B-2 visa) while waiting on the visa.

This thread does not belong in the K-1 section.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-24 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this make sense?
Short answer, YES your fiancee CAN visit IF she could do so anyway even if you didn't submit a petition. The petition makes no difference what so ever. I am speaking from my fiancee's experience (see our timeline below... she just entered the US this past Saturday for her THIRD visit to the US since we filed and her FOURTH visit total this year.)

For this visit she was actually asked some questions! ohmy.gif However NONE had ANYTHING to do with our petition. The CO was only concerned about the frequency and duration of her visits as a tourist. But, they let her in anyway (with a minor warning.)

As per the documents mentioned on the link provided, other than a return ticket or itinerary printout, I've NEVER heard of anyone (here or elsewhere) successfully using such documentation at the BORDER (only in interviews for a B-2 visa.) In the few cases I've read where an alien attempted to use such 'proofs' the officer refused to even look at them. I love to hear of a case where someone actually used such documentation successfully to gain entrance!! However, for my fiancee, no such documentation was requested (including the return ticket), nor offered.

However, as you are talking of marrying in Peru, you will NOT be interested in doing a K-1 petition!! You will either want to petition for a K-3 or CR-1 most likely. Read the guides for more information.

Moderator, please move this thread to the appropriate section.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-22 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabandoning K-1, going for B2 (crazy we know!)
Yes, add my congrats! I'm very glad to hear this. smile.gif

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-06-04 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabandoning K-1, going for B2 (crazy we know!)
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DS-156 Question 36 Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?


Ah! I was not aware that question was on the form (having never filed for a B-2 personally.) However, I can't imagine having a petition filed on your behalf, then canceled for lack of interest would result in any kind of automatic denial! What if they simply broke-up? That's it, game over for the former fiance ever visiting the USA? I sure hope not!!!!!!!

They didn't just break up of course, so then they will obviously need to show why they are no longer interested in a K-1 to the satisfaction of the CO... if the CO asks, of course! Probably he will, since it will stick-out on the app, I guess biggrin.gif

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Also - as mentioned above - they have these new fangled things called numerical computation machines, that do a great job in doing background checks.


Do they? As one who consults with Fortune 500 companies and the US gov't on large scale computer systems I can tell you, these system don't always work so well as you might think. Computer have these nasty habits of only doing what they were specifically programmed to do and nothing more. biggrin.gif

Take USCIS for example... it's very obvious that the current state of their systems is VERY primitive!! And, many people assume that border officers can see petitions on their screens by default, but from all reports, they must specifically search to find them and only do so if given a reason.

I would not automatically assume that the visa will be denied. It may be more difficult to get, but, I would assume it would be worth a try. What do they have to lose, except $131 (or whatever) in fees? Other people HAVE reported getting a B-2 granted even with a K-1 petition in progress AND WITH the knowledge of the interviewing CO.

If they were to continue with the K-1 and it was REJECTED, then I think the chances would become MUCH MORE remote!

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 27 May 2009 - 07:47 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabandoning K-1, going for B2 (crazy we know!)
If you think he has a reasonable chance for the B2 without any mention of the K-1, I would personally leave all mention out, as you don't know how the CO will react. Yes, bring it in a seperate envelope, but don't mention unless asked or if he thinks it will help (such as if he's about to be denied anyway)

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabandoning K-1, going for B2 (crazy we know!)
No there's no point in paying the additional money to continue the K-1 process if your fiance does not intend to stay in the US, as it would simply end-up essentially becoming a 90-day single entry visitor visa, whether u marry or not in the US. Unless you think that's worth the extra money and hassle, of course biggrin.gif

I would suggest in this case to first formally cancel the petition by writing letters to both the USCIS and the embassy. Then wait a few months and cross your fingers. Maybe that will remove it from the embassy's system (?)

When he does apply for the B2, come to the embassy for the interview with him... if there is a problem, he should try to get the CO to talk to you... at that point you can bring up the K-1 cancellation and try to use that as a 'proof' that you both intend to return, seeing as how you just threw away $455 on the petition because you decided to live abroad. Also bring as much proof of that intention with you as you can. It might make a convincing argument, who knows? It's pretty unusual for someone to stop the K-1 process right at the end, particularly for this reason, so it might just work!

good luck,
dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-05-27 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo how did you find out you got approved?
My fiancee got the email, but I never did, although both of us were signed up. sad.gif However, the paper notice came in the mail to my address a short time later.

dvc
iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-07-26 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134: "other personal property, the reasonable cash value of which is"
I can't tell what weight such used property might hold, but I would suggest creating an itemized list of the items you want to declare and look up current resale values of those items in similar condition on reputable websites.

Used book prices can be found on amazon.com. For used musical instruments, etc, you could try an online dealer of such equipment and/or see what similar items might be selling for on ebay.com, craigslist.org, etc.

I would save / print pages used for pricing purposes so you can justify the listed prices.

I would attach a list of the items with a description of the condition and the 'fair market value' you're declaring for each and submit it with your I-134. Either the CO will accept it or tell your fiancee you need to get a co-sponsor (if the embassy accepts co-sponsors.) Then enter the total in the "other personal property" line of the I-134.

Good Luck!
dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-12-01 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA running out...
You need to send one of these:

http://www.visajourn...nd-approval.doc

I guess London wants it notorized (?) ... the Polish embassy didn't require that from us smile.gif

We sent it before the NOA time-period expired, although the embassy probably would have accepted it later.

dvc

Edited by iLoveAPolishGirl, 01 December 2009 - 05:03 PM.

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-12-01 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence that we met questions
ditto above!

We basically the same evidence and were missing a boarding pass also.

I'm sure you'll have no problems with this evidence smile.gif

Congrats and best of luck!
dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-12-01 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Denial
Since you don't give the reason for the denial, it's anybody's guess.

I suggest you provide more information if you wish a useful response: Was it denied due to financial reasons or something else? What? If it was financial ... e.g. they didn't accept your parents as co-sponsor, then I would expect the same might happen to you unless your parents financial situation has changed.

dvc

iLoveAPolishGirlMalePoland2009-12-02 01:42:00