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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

I'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and how much I make? Does anyone know? Should I include copy of my business license, business permit? certificate? Etc.???


Tax Transcripts from IRS verifying your Business income, with your EIN number on transcripts, proving you have a business and you have earning and pay taxes. Simple.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-13 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing for K1 Interview

Thanks so much for your responses! I think it is a great point to have the 2011 tax returns available if needed. As Winning23 stated I am waiting for many documents in the mail before I can actually file. I have more than just the W2 that has to come to me. I have some forms from my schooling and some other investments. I will do my best to file BEFORE Feb 23rd (Usually I have been able to do this at the beginning of February in past years). I can always email the .pdf version of my tax return to Usman to print out. I actually make well over the poverty line and have done so for the past 5 years so I am not much too worried about that.. So since they are asking Mohsin for 2011 I will do my best to make sure Usman has it too. I had intended on being there for his interview but since I made the trip over the holidays to see him he is going to have to go to it without me. So, I just want to make sure Usman is prepared for any question they can throw at him.

What about other evidences for our relationship proof. I feel like we are a little light on that end. Or am I worrying for nothing?


Each and every case is unique i.e. income levels, dependents, etc.. so embassy can question and be pretty stringent based on these qualifiers. If you can complete your 2011 taxes by end of Feb, and provide this info for the interview, that would great. But if your earning is well above minimum levels, I really don't think you have anything to worry about and past 3 yrs yr returns are fine.

The evidence of relationship, I would recommend as many photos of you and your fiancee meeting with family members (within two years), Skype chat logs. Gmail chat also has log history available. Calling card companies which provide PINs, call their customer service request history of calls on the calling card, and email that to you.

Main thing for your beneficiary is to over-provide with good evidence, rather than them questioning the relationship. I think for pakistani men, unfortunately, it's just a tough situation because US government is pretty strict on background checking, making sure the relationship is real, and going alot of due diligence before issuing the k1 visas. Just a fact we have to deal with in this day and age.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-14 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing for K1 Interview

Winnings, I know that the 3yrs u mention should b enough,but there is no telling wht the embassy will decide to ask u for thats y i was advising Kim to send that to her fiance, Mohsin had his interview in Nov,and early December, the embassy called him and told him that they need 2011 tax papers, he told them that wouldnt b available untill later in 2012, they said to him we will wait,, they already had 2008,2009 and 2010 from myself and co-sponsor,, i did manage to obtain 2011 tax papers, but I had to go into the IRS office and get it done,, As for Kim she can have that cuz all she have to do id file early, their interview is at the end of the Feb,,my advise is for them to have that handy, to avoid delays.




Mohsin,

Actually the embassy does have the right to ask for tax returns dating back more than 3 yrs only if it's deemed the petitioner's financial responsibility may be questionable in terms solid income history, funds. As long as income level of the petitioner is over the required for example $35,000 year or above, then, the 3 yrs of taxes is fine. When the income levels are bordering the minimum or below, which I don't recall the exact income, then, they have to make sure and check the income history ( 4 yrs ) and make sure the average weights more than minimum requirement. Even then, the embassy will likely scrutinize the application process.

If the K1 interview will be in February or March, then, yes, it would be great to provide a completed 2011 Tax return as evidence especially, if the petitioner's income went up so prove a more solid case.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-13 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing for K1 Interview
It may be very difficult to ascertain 2011 TAX papers at his time in January, simply, no banks, employers or investment firms provide the 1099R, w2 so early in the year. You will need to wait at a minimum end of January / early Feb to collect all papers and file your 2011 returns. Then, it would make sense to provide this info. to the embassy, else, having 2010,2009 and 2008 IRS transcripts from IRS would suffice.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-13 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm unemployed financial responsibility

hi everyone. i'm unemployed. i've pretty much been unemployed my whole life. (I do my own thing ) odd jobs and all sorts of buying and selling stuff on ebay etc,before you get the wrong idea i have never been on welfare nor will i ever be on welfare. I'm also an older student at the moment


I pay $170 a month in child support for one child. My house is paid for. I have about $20,000 under my matress.

I'm going to the Philippines i'm booked for valentines day in Philippines. Now when i see my lady i don't want to make a promise to her if I can't do it.

I pay $170 a month in child support for one child. My house is paid for. I have about $20,000 in under my bed. My mother said she will be my co sponsor.

Will this work. Is there a bond i could put up for the 3 years required of financial responsibility??

thank you.


91mk2

As a US Citizen, regardless of your income, or how you have earned a living, you must provide tax transcripts, else, you come off as looking like a tax invader. If you have cash on hand, i would recommend depositing that in an non-interest bearing account, to show you as a petitioner have some finances in your name / SSN.

Hopefully your mom has filed her taxes each year and meets the threshold for minimum earning and she is willing to document her income / job to help you out

Good luck
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-13 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRunning Out of Time... Awaiting k1-Visa Approval

Hi VJ members,

Just want to decrease my anxiety level by relating to someone who's had a similar experience as us. My k1 petition has actually been processed without any impediments untill the actual interview done in December 2011. My fiance was not granted a visa on spot, but was told that they will be in contact with me because they needed more "evidence to substantiate our relationship." In other words they have reason to believe that our relationship might be FAKE. This was a big blow to myself and my fiance, because we thought all was well and we had already started planning our wedding.I was devastated when I got the terrible news from my fiance. I have e-mailed the consulate on several occasion but to no avail, I have yet to hear of a visa approval. Last time I checked the Vermont Service Center, they did not receive the petition from the Jamaican Embassy. :( :(

:help: :help: :help:


First course of action is to provide the US Embassy in the foreign country all the supporting evidence and make sure they receive it. Have you done that yet?
Your fiance was put on administrative processing review. This means the embassy is waiting for you and your fiancee to send them additional proof of your relationship.

You need to send them
-Photos of you two together and with family members
-Airplane tickets to visit him (vice versa)
-Skype chat logs
-Email logs



I would HIGHLY recommend you send the requested information to them soon, because the embassy will not provide an update or answer until they receive that information. Also, it does no good contact Vermont Service Center, it's beyond their control once it reaches the embassy level. You will need to contact the US State Department and they can provide you updates on the case. You need to give them the Case Number, Name of Beneficiary .

Good luck
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-17 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagment pictures look like marriage pics?
I sent my engagement photos with our families there with professional pics when my fiancee interviewed last month. I was wearing suit and she had nice formal outfit in nice venue. No issues w/ the CO. She got approved.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-21 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployee data report
Type a letter with my company letter head or professional template.

In the letter just state the requested information and get it signed by one of your supervisors. Most are too lazy to do, and you can do the leg work and simply do it for them, and then attached the spreadsheet as reference data as part of the application.

1. Provide at least one month paystubs
2. Tax transcripts

along w/ this letter from employer, you should be fine
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-22 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do i send I-129F to

Im trying to file for a fiancé visa i have downloaded the I-129F now I need information on where I send the application to. Can i send it electronically?


On the form directions, it's clearly stated. One address for regular mail another for expedited service.
http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

it's a complicated form with specific instructions, i highly suggest u read each instructions per each question before submitting the form. good luck

Edited by Winning23, 22 January 2012 - 10:46 PM.

Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-22 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress change while in K-1 process?
Read the directions on form i-129F, very clearly states, any change of address must be provided to USCIS via email or phone. The address is listed on the directions. I would say by phone may be faster.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-22 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExport Skype Chat Logs

Hi!
I was just wondering would you happen to know how to download MSN messenger chat histories? I have cut and pasted them but there is nothing really that proves it was an online chat. it has dates times and screen names but doesn't show if it is generated from messenger. need help with this in case the evidence I sent wasn't enough. I sent passport with stamps over 3 visits since January 2010, pics, boarding passes over the last 2 years, phone bills for the last year with calls and text messages. I am hoping this is enough...but for the interview I would like to have msn messages that go over the last 2 1/2 yrs.

Thanks


Open your "My Documents" folder, you can see a "My Chat Logs" folder. That's where MSN stores your chat history.




you have to enable the option 'save history'
tools
options
messages

--» then it will be stored here
C:/
my documents
my received files
folder with your account's name
history

--» when running PLUS
open MSN
PLUS
preferences
conversations
enable the option 'save history'
apply/ok

--» it will be saved here
C:/
my documents
my chat logs
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-26 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExport Skype Chat Logs
The more chats, the better it is. IMHO, the more evidence you provide for the K1 interview, the CO will be impressed, and little left to question the validity of the relationship. My fiancee provided over 50 pages bounded in a binder (SKYPE, call logs, Gmail Chat). Provided for a good experience at the embassy.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-22 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question #11 - Previous Filings
If I-130 is spousal sponsorship, then yes u mark yes.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-27 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen can we expect the visa
If all goes smoothly w/ the interview, and there is no 'AP', the embassy will produce the K1 visa, affix it to the passport and mail it back to her. I would say 10-12 days max.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-22 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with F129 Interview mistake

plzzz tell me more imformation iam so woried bout my fiance i dint knoe they are approve or not .

I have no clue of the details of your case, so I can't comment to your individual case. As others have said, make sure u find all details of your AP and then I think ppl can help answser ure questions.. Best of luck
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-27 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with F129 Interview mistake
He's most likely under Admin Processing or commonly called 'AP'. If he didn't get a request for more evidence, then, the embassy will research the case and let you know if he's approved or not. Since he's a guy and Pakistani, I would recommend you search the forums and check out other Pakistanis who have gone through this (search on ' Islamabad AP Tracker') .

Majority of Pakistani men are being put on AP for further investigation. Not sure how long you will have to wait, though.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-01-24 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidnt met my fiancee in the last two years
Buddy,

If you are a guy in Pakistan, and she's in USA, i say to you 'Good luck' and chances of your getting a K1 visa are slim to none. Please read the Islamabad threads and check out how difficult it is for couples who have met, with full supporting evidence. Without meeting the girl / guy, it's a lost cause bro..
Winning23MalePakistan2012-02-20 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP PLEASE ASAP!!!!
Quite frankly, this is quite odd ... The girl is dealt this tragic loss of her significant other, and in time of mourning, she all of a sudden finds a 'new' fiance, and ready to jump into a new relationship. Call me crazy, but, there's no way USCIS would should allow her to remain here.. She needs to go back and re-start the process and validate the new relationship is legitimate w/ proper documentation,etc..





Hello VJ
HELLO VJ,

I just want to ask a question?
My friend she entered in the USA
as a K1 or fiance visa
and her fiance past away, and
she found another man who is
welling to marry her.
My question is... Is she gonna go home
and process the visa again or
just stay in the USA?
to think K1 visa is only allowed to stay for 90 days
if you will not marry your man.

Any advice and concern please!!!!!

Thanks


Winning23MalePakistan2012-03-06 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP REQUIRED FILLING I-134 (K-1 VISA)
The bank account combined is looked at secondary. The primary concern is the annual income of the petitioner and that person meeting the income level to support the beneficiary.
Winning23MalePakistan2012-02-25 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition returned to USCIS
Wow, I really really hope you guys get this resolved soon. I read your fiance's story on the link you provided. Simply tragic and unreal.
I am praying for you guys!!

All the best
Winning23MalePakistan2011-10-11 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP after interview of K-1 Visa
Mohsin,

Good luck w/ the co-sponsor situation.. Hopefully you will get it sorted out fast..
Keep positive..

Edited by Winning23, 30 November 2011 - 11:40 PM.

Winning23MalePakistan2011-11-30 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresattorney? yes? no?
I recommend doing it youself. Just remember

1. Read everything and understand the questions.
2. Check your answers.
3. Double Check your answers
4. Provide exactly what the supporting evidence is asking for.
5. Ask Questions on forum.

You should be fine..
Good luck


Winning23MalePakistan2012-09-21 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent K-1 question. Must see

Thanks for your answers. So there is no chance of getting interviewed in turkey? Btw do our age difference pose a red flag?



No problem.. I don't think you will get interviewed in Turkey, unless you provide a compelling reason to USCIS, which will be difficult, since you are a citizen of Nigeria. Consult a good lawyer in this case. I have no clue of Nigerian customs and age differences. I have read of others on the forum with age differences from 10-15 yrs, so it's not uncommon. More important is the support of evidence your fiancée will be providing to prove the relationship is real.

Nigeria is one of those countries where it's a tough process to K1 visa approved. Ask fellow Nigerians on the forum for their personal experiences..
good luck
Winning23MalePakistan2012-09-28 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent K-1 question. Must see

Hello Fellow members,

I am new here and i love this forum. I have been reading a lot. Pls i need a help on some issues. My fiancee is from USA and I'm from Nigeria but residing in Turkey. We want to file for k-1 petition. Which address will she use for me, Nigeria or Turkey as i'm not a permanent resident in turkey. I have only 1 year resident permit as a student. I wish to be interviewed in turkey. Is there possibility that it will happen? Also we need a co-sponsor and we are confused about the forms for our co-sponsor. What form exactly is for co-sponsor? Also do our co-sponsor need to have cash in his account or they just wanna know annual income and tax scripts. Pls i will like your advise and answers. Thank you all in advance for helping. God bless.


If you are a citizen of Nigeria, then, you will be interviewed at US Consulate in Nigeria, even, though you are living in Turkey. Others can chime in and correct me if i am wrong.

Your sponsor US citizen fiancée will need to file the K1 papers. Please read the Guides section on this website. It's extremely helpful. Regarding co-sponsor, if he's making below the recommended income guidelines, yes there needs to a co sponsor. USCIS is very strict on this matter, and reject many K1 applicant who fail to show sufficient income.

Your US fiancée should be well aware of filing taxes and income requirements. He should have two to three years of US Income tax reported /documented and available to show. K1 is an expensive and long process. Even slight mistakes in the application will set you back months..so i urge your US fiancée to read and understand all the requirements. If they don't make sense, ask specific questions and I am sure many will help out on this forum.

Good luck
Winning23MalePakistan2012-09-28 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's been 10 days and still no NOA1....S.O.S

It's only been 10 days. Breathe. Relax. There is months to go before waiting is over.

Yea i understand that NOA2 will most probably take forever, but I thought that NOA1 at least would not! Do you get NOA1 from the SC that's gona process your papers?
And I saw a couple of ppl here who got their NOA1 before the new years when their papers were actually sent at the same time with ours which makes me think we are having a problem here...

After the fact, always send important stuff with delivery confirmation. It is or as been the holidays, and slow and slower is the name of the game here patience, hopefully you asked for text or email response by sending the forms. It took over a month for our check to clear.

yes we did filled out the form for e-notifications, and the check is not cashed yet..
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-04 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's been 10 days and still no NOA1....S.O.S
Hello everybody, i guess we have no luck at all, after our application package was already lost in the mail a while ago, we filed again on December 23 with priority mail (didnt purchase the delivery confirmation though - no way to track it), it should have been delivered there on December 27, but we still didn't get any email notification... this is so frustrating... my gf is crying and i have no clue how to comfort her since we both saw a bunch of time-lines showing that ppl usually get their email notifications within this time...
there is one thing though: i forgot that i recently took a lot of money out of my account which meant i didn't have enough there for a visa fee, i realized that on December 29 and added the money back, could it be so that they tried to cash my check any time before i added money (i was missing like 10 bucks) and now the whole package is on its way back to me? My account can be overdrafted so it should mean that they would still be able to cash the check, right?
i will appreciate any help or advice here, it's driving us both insane and i can not find any reasonable explanation
thank you!
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-04 04:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority Mail - Dallas or Lewisville?
Just checked usps web site, it says it was delivered this morning, does not say it was returned to the sender or forwarded, what should i expect now?
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-23 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority Mail - Dallas or Lewisville?
Thank you all guys!
May be I should call USCIS on Monday and try to find out anything?
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-21 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority Mail - Dallas or Lewisville?
omg seems like we are screwed...
does it mean it will never get there?!
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-21 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority Mail - Dallas or Lewisville?
I know this might be a dumb question, but I sent our petition w Priority Mail to Lewisville, and now im getting worried that shoulda sent it to the P.O. Box in Dallas...
Please tell me I did the right thing :blink:
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-21 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched?
Ty guys!
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-31 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched?
All I can see on the left is:
Your Case Status:
Initial Review

And there is a description on the right:
Initial Review

On January 23, 2012, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

So my question is the following: where is this mysterious "touched" gona appear?

Tnx
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-31 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I gona get an RFE?!

There's a good chance you'll get an RFE. The IMBRA requires court and police records. Not personal statements.

So should I just go ahead and get "No file found" notice from the court in advance??
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-31 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I gona get an RFE?!
wow I just read the similar topic and started shaking, I checked "Three or more convictions for crimes related to a controlled substance..." in part C question 2 and i only had court papers for 2 of them, the third one was not on file since it was a long time ago, but I had that clarified in a letter of explanation (all 3 relating to DUI)
But im about to start freaking out now, am i gona get an RFE for that?
S.O.S :wow:
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-31 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConvictions and RFE!

Oh I do not know! I hope God bless us! We sent 2 certified copies for drunk driving and one letter of explanation why we can not submit the doc for possession of paraphernalia and scan of Facebook and email where it shows that I already knew about his convictions before we have met in person!!! Btw USCIS recieved our letter on Monday, the post office could not cancel the shipment! So now we are praying! I really hope we will not be denied( I HOPE THEY WILL APPROVE OUR CASE)!!!

dam.. i hope everything is going to work out for you, ill keep my fingers crossed!!
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-02-02 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConvictions and RFE!
wow I just read this topic and started shaking, I checked "Three or more convictions for crimes related to a controlled substance..." in part C question 2 and just like Tiana i only had court papers for 2 of them, the third one was not on file since it was a long time ago, but I had that clarified in a letter of explanation (all 3 relating to DUI)
But im about to start freaking out now, am i gona get an RFE as well?
S.O.S :wow:
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-01-30 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery confused by the Moscow Embassy :(
So Olya had her interview on Tuesday October 30, everything went very easy and the consular said everything is ok, you will get your passport in 10 days. She called the embassy yesterday (Friday) to find out the status of her passport, to which the lady told her "your papers are under the process, you'll see if you have the visa when you get your passport". She was shocked and asked if that means that we are under the administrative processing, the lady said no, and that the papers being under the process is a usual thing for immigration visas. But seriously, how could it be possible after the consular said that the visa is approved?! It's either the lady didn't know what she was talking about or they changed rules somehow. Olya is freaking out, im about to start to...
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-11-03 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to get a green card?

And I see now she is a Russian citizen :bonk: going to school in Switzerland. That actually makes it easier. Many times people are returning to their HOME country for education because if they claim to be residents/citizens they get free or very reduced tuition. This always looks suspicious. Since she is a non-resident anyway, no worries.

Incidentally it does not matter who PAYS for the education, our son had full tuition and room and board for the final year, BUT it matters how they register with the school their residency.

Also be careful that she NEVER claims to be a US citizen until she is. She is a citizen of Russia and will be a resident of the USA


Gary and Alla,
Thank you a lot for such a detailed answer! This really helps!
The thing is, it is going to be her first year of Master's, meaning she will only come back to US for school breaks, is that gona b a problem??
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-12-23 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to get a green card?
Ty all guys!!
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-12-23 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to get a green card?

Check other postings, some folks have, or have waited for much, much longer….

We feel very fortunate. :star:

Edit: some have been transferred to other service centers, or local offices. Some don't get an interview., some do (we did).


I pulled up "similar timelines", it showed a lot of ppl with the same 3 months timeline for AOS...
Dam I am at a loss... :help:
Dare_DoMaleRussia2012-12-23 06:56:00