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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved too Soon??? HELP!
Hold on! You mean to tell us that your I-129F Was approved in only 1 month?!!! how?
1American1MaleUkraine2010-06-26 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F and G-325A Address
QUOTE (visaBeginner @ May 16 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

So my fiancee is from Nicaragua, where they do not have a very reliable mail system. So she obtained a post box so that she can receive mail without any issues. We are initiating the K-1 visa process, and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with using a Post Box instead of a residence address? The I-129F form has two places for an address, Part B 2, 3a, and 3b and then 15. I'm wondering if one part should distinguish an address to receive mail and if another part is to distinguish address of residence? Also, I'm concerned that having different addresses listed on the I-129F and G-325A will create issues with the consulate.

Any insight?

Regards,
Dan


In Kenya it's pretty much standard for P.O. Boxes to be used. Even the Embassy in Nairobi has one! So, if its the local standard, I wouldn't think it would be a problem. It was very important to have a good local phone number in the documents for my VSO as a backup contact point. We had a few snags in our process and had to be very proactive to shepherd the paperwork through including "Bogarting" the gates with the NOA2 on several occasions. Best of luck on your journey!
KikuyuLoveMaleKenya2009-05-16 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRecieved NOA2 but not approved anyways
Did you actually send (3) I-129f applications per your signature? Therein-lies the problem. Perhaps one of them was approved and the others rejected. Keep following up and get your Congressman on the case ASAP! You don't have time to dally.
KikuyuLoveMaleKenya2009-05-22 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I just lucky? Process seems to be going quickly.
Congratulations! Sounds like you had good timing! Start pressing for the physical NOA2.
KikuyuLoveMaleKenya2009-05-04 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen is it safe to set a wedding date?
QUOTE (Chris & Mara @ Jul 22 2009, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Jul 22 2009, 04:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I elected to start planning the wedding early in the process. I carefully examined historical data and current time lines and tried to seek out a 90% confidence level before selecting a date. Then I moved forward, contrary to advice here, before approval. I understand the desire to plan - it was important to us that we have our legal and ceremonial wedding at the same time - with all of our family around us.

Trying to plan a wedding date is a double edged sword. Many people will mention delays, but what do you do if you have set out a conservative date of, say, October 11th - 9.5 months after you send in your I129f. What do you do if you have the visa more than 3 months before your wedding date? Are you going to move it up? (eek!) We didn't. I can tell you that for us a few months of self-imposed separation is a pain of it's own flavor, different from the unknown black hole of USCIS.


No one ever mentions that many vendors, perhaps your dream venue included, will allow you to change dates, with enough advance notice. Ask them. Make sure it's in your contract. And, as always, be willing to loose any deposit you put down. Treat it all as gambling - don't spend what you aren't willing to loose. We didn't release any of our family members to purchase air tickets until the visa was in hand, though one cousin who was following our case closely got them as soon as we got NOA2! Argh.

(Edit: OK, Danu did say it - while I was posting. tongue.gif)


You're an adult. Assess your own risks, and your own ability to absorb any losses if things don't go your way. Also, I would advise you to constantly re-assess your position as the process continues. If your NOA2 is later than expected, then you need to adjust your plans accordingly. Don't ever plan to "make up the difference". Define your trade offs, and determine which ones are the most important to you, and make your decisions based on your own priorities. I listed our priorities above, and our trade off was 3.5 further months apart even though we have the visa in hand.


Yep I did all that, planned it far in advance, Chris and I took the risk of planning it 12 months in advance, we booked our venue for August 21st this year (and sent our application last August), if you want to read my timeline below then you will totally understand that we had to heartbreakingly move it till August next year.However we are cheating, tickets to america are very pricey, so we have planned to get married when we eventually get a visa and then hold a formal ceremony August 14th next year. This might be an option you consider.

My advice, whilst Nik and Heather were very lucky and planned it well, you may just be the exception (like us or Sara) and if you don't have the ability to risk losing that sort of money (that the average person spends on a wedding) then I would suggest you wait until you at the very least have your NOA2 or your visa.


I echo what Mara says - I planned a wedding for late in the fall based on the USCIS reported processing times. Those have now slid and I am moving everything if I don't get the NOA2 by August 14 (which is HIGHLY unlikely at this point). While I check this site constantly - I have found the timeline data to be unreliable. First - it is only a small sample of the actual number of cases being processed. Second, it relies on members updating their timelines -which not everyone does. Third, even if there were more members and all the members updated their timelines, it is impossible to predict when the USCIS will make arbitrary action - as they recently did at the VSC where they decided to stop going forward in procssing, clean up their back-log, and assign officers to other types of visas. It is also impossible to know if your case will be the next nightmare. I am now waiting for the visa to plan when the wedding will be.


Michele RFemaleRussia2009-07-22 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A Clarification
Good morning. I wrote down the address where I grew up in the Philippines. I was 13 when I came to the U.S. Good luck!
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-05-28 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Expired
Good moring all. I just filled out my I-134 and noticed that the expiration date on the form is 5/31/10. Our petition was approved early last month. Should I wait for a new version to come out before sending it to my fiance? I just checked the USCIS site this morning and it still has the same version. Thanks again for your help.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-06-01 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Mail With Case Number
Thank you for all ur help.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-06-01 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Mail With Case Number
Thanks for all your replies. I wish I would've known that they do not send the package anymore. How much time do I have from the date I received our MNL case# to schedule the interview? Because we're just now gonna start filling out the paperwork required for the interview. Also, is this the link for the pakcet 3? http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html in the bottom where it says K1 interview preparation. Just want to make sure. Thanks again.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-05-27 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Mail With Case Number
Good afternoon all. I received a mail a couple of days ago with our MNL case number dated May 13. What do i do next? My fiance havent receive anything from the embassy back home. I was under the impression that she was suppose to receive a packet from the embassy with all the forms to fill out and then we can schedule the interview. Should I go ahead and call the 888 number and schedule an interview? Should my fiance go ahead and get her medical done? Also, this mail was sent to me but had her name instead of mine. Thanks for your time.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-05-27 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Application
I just received approval of the I-129F application. In January prior the I-129F we attempted to obtain a tourist visa at the beneficiary's embassy, which was subsequently denied. The question is does the beneficiary need a second DS-156 application or is the first one still valid?

Thanks.
Kevin & LizMalePhilippines2010-06-06 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit
Thank you for the link..we been looking for that!!
Larry-jaanaNot TellingSweden2009-11-30 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit
What is the minimum income i need for a affidavit?
Larry-jaanaNot TellingSweden2009-11-30 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime
Why does it take longer for some to get approval than others? I seen that most of the cases takes around 6 months. Does it depend on what country the fiancee comes from? wacko.gif
Larry-jaanaNot TellingSweden2009-12-02 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow soon can we combine our incomes
When receiving my k-1 visa how soon can i start to work and how soon can our incomes be combined?
Larry-jaanaNot TellingSweden2009-12-18 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAt the Embassy
We still are in search for answers before we go ahead with our k-1 application!!

When the time comes for the interview at the Embassy, should i present them with copys or original documents?
Larry-jaanaNot TellingSweden2009-12-28 05:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI just mailed off my I129 F, but I still feel like I left something out.
The good thing is that they will send this back to you right away instead of waiting to send an RFE like some other things you could have forgotten. This will also give you the chance to add those passport copies, which hopefully aren't necessary since I didn't send them! Just boarding passes and pictures, like you.

Trust me, they need that money. I had already seen online where they had cashed the check way before I received the NOA1...and my bank is slowwwww!

Breath, accept a few days delay, and then jump on board with everyone else who is waiting! Good luck! good.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-04 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy the U.S.?
QUOTE (SamM223 @ Feb 4 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honestly, I wonder how many less of these petitions would be clogging up the system if there was no choice to come to America, but the American had to move to where the person lived.

Wild guess - a whole lot, especially from many of the third-world countries (Phillipines/South American/Asia).

Just my opinion, but I suspect many people feel this in their hearts, but will not admit it on the board.


Well, if there were no choice, there would be NONE of "these petitions." Which also means neither would you and your spouse have had the option to file your petition, although you obviously found enough personal reasons to justify doing so. blink.gif

Anyway, I was planning on moving down there this summer but I have student loans that would not be able to be paid on Guatemala income. While $85/month is not that much according to American standards, just to pay that one payment would take a week of working. Also, he lost his job just prior to filing and I am about to get tenured at my job as a teacher, so it is best for us (for right now). I am TOTALLY not opposed to moving down there in the future, although dealing with USCIS for this visa does not make me want to go through the hassle of filing again for a tourist visa in the future. I guess we would have to move only after naturalization so he could come and go as he pleases.
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-04 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresissues with having a fiancee from a latin american country??
QUOTE (inGODShands @ Feb 8 2009, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for your response. smile.gif At least SOMEONE has common sense enough to know that nowhere was I saying this process is a piece of cake!!! It's anything BUT that! Anyway, that guy is a jerk! I was just giving the original poster advice based on people I know and things I've seen from other people who are regulars here on this site. Thank you for everything. smile.gif We're still within our timeframe, and have been touched a lot lately, so God-willing we'll hear some good news soon. biggrin.gif May GOD bless you & your loved one with a life full of happiness & love. Once again.... THANKS! goofy.gif

QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 7 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Feb 7 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (inGODShands @ Feb 7 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TONS OF PEOPLE go through the K-1 Visa process and get approved all the time & they've done it with just one visit. Some people on here like to talk trash and be negative ALL THE TIME. I've seen it happen on here many, MANY times before, so DON'T WORRY! smile.gif As long as you have proof of a bonafide relationship, you'll be just fine! Make sure to SAVE EVERYTHING & keep copies of anything showing proof that your relationship is real like pics, reciepts, e-mails, letters, phone bills, airline tickets/itineraries, passport stamps, etc. They just need PROOF, and you'll be fine! biggrin.gif PLEASE don't take EVERYONE'S words on here as final because some people on here can be really discouraging. Anyway, just remember to work on showing A LOT of proof of a bonafide relationship, & you'll be just fine. smile.gif I wish you the best of luck on your K-1 journey. I hope you & your fiancee are together again soon. smile.gif May God bless you both with a marriage FULL of HAPPINESS & LOVE!!!! biggrin.gif



QUOTE (apeters @ Feb 7 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well thank you for your help, we actually did not meet on an online dating place...we met on a game called second life and built a relationship from there. If they even take this into consideration or even know what second life is, welll that beats me. I just really do not want to have to wait all this time and then be denied of it, that would be terrible..but we have all photos from the trip, itinerary, documents stating we were together, and you still think that is not sufficient?? Havent they ever heard of love at first sight? mad.gif is a little hard to take vacations when you need to work everyday! So the majority of the people here think I need to go see her in Colombia or can I start filing this I 129F right away (of course with her needed documents)?




Unless I missed something, you have been waiting for USCIS approval quite a time. So how can you be so reassuring that it's just a piece of cake after one meeting??


Why must you attack her? Her profile says:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between January 26, 2009 and February 8, 2009*.

She is still within her time, and she has been touched Feburary 5 and 6, surely her NOA2 is coming. Plus, there is nowhere on her information that says she and her SO only met once, she was just encouraging the OP that she has seen others get their approval after just one meeting. That is, after all, all the K-1 visa app requires. Another international visit could entail A LOT of cost and wait time for the OP, so he was just getting opinions. Jeez, lay off mad.gif

To the OP, another idea is planning a visit and including your flight receipt in with your K-1 petition, which is what I did. We had only met once before applying but I had already booked another flight to see him. Good luck! good.gif



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CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-08 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresissues with having a fiancee from a latin american country??
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Feb 7 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (inGODShands @ Feb 7 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TONS OF PEOPLE go through the K-1 Visa process and get approved all the time & they've done it with just one visit. Some people on here like to talk trash and be negative ALL THE TIME. I've seen it happen on here many, MANY times before, so DON'T WORRY! smile.gif As long as you have proof of a bonafide relationship, you'll be just fine! Make sure to SAVE EVERYTHING & keep copies of anything showing proof that your relationship is real like pics, reciepts, e-mails, letters, phone bills, airline tickets/itineraries, passport stamps, etc. They just need PROOF, and you'll be fine! biggrin.gif PLEASE don't take EVERYONE'S words on here as final because some people on here can be really discouraging. Anyway, just remember to work on showing A LOT of proof of a bonafide relationship, & you'll be just fine. smile.gif I wish you the best of luck on your K-1 journey. I hope you & your fiancee are together again soon. smile.gif May God bless you both with a marriage FULL of HAPPINESS & LOVE!!!! biggrin.gif



QUOTE (apeters @ Feb 7 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well thank you for your help, we actually did not meet on an online dating place...we met on a game called second life and built a relationship from there. If they even take this into consideration or even know what second life is, welll that beats me. I just really do not want to have to wait all this time and then be denied of it, that would be terrible..but we have all photos from the trip, itinerary, documents stating we were together, and you still think that is not sufficient?? Havent they ever heard of love at first sight? mad.gif is a little hard to take vacations when you need to work everyday! So the majority of the people here think I need to go see her in Colombia or can I start filing this I 129F right away (of course with her needed documents)?




Unless I missed something, you have been waiting for USCIS approval quite a time. So how can you be so reassuring that it's just a piece of cake after one meeting??


Why must you attack her? Her profile says:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between January 26, 2009 and February 8, 2009*.

She is still within her time, and she has been touched Feburary 5 and 6, surely her NOA2 is coming. Plus, there is nowhere on her information that says she and her SO only met once, she was just encouraging the OP that she has seen others get their approval after just one meeting. That is, after all, all the K-1 visa app requires. Another international visit could entail A LOT of cost and wait time for the OP, so he was just getting opinions. Jeez, lay off mad.gif

To the OP, another idea is planning a visit and including your flight receipt in with your K-1 petition, which is what I did. We had only met once before applying but I had already booked another flight to see him. Good luck! good.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-07 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis attorney needed?
Also, just curious as your reason to wait on the K1 application process. If this is your 3rd visit, then you have already met the requirement to meet in person (as long as it was since Feb 2007). Now if you need that time, or documents from the US, to complete the process, then that's one thing. But if it were me I'd go ahead and get a start on this instead of waiting the 3 months - you'll have plenty of wait time later! Good luck!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-03 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis attorney needed?
QUOTE (pwk86 @ Feb 2 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I plan to start the k1 visa process within the next 3 months after i return from the philippine to meet requirment for having met in person in the last to year (btw this will be our 3rd meeting). Do the people here on VJ feel it wise to retain a immigration attorney or service for this process?


I'm keeping my fingers crossed, as we are still waiting for our NOA2, but I do not feel that I am missing out from not having a lawyer. As many people have said, you have to gather all the paperwork, you have to provide all the information, so why not just fill out the paperwork by yourself and mail it in? Granted, if your fiance is - or has been - here illegally, has a criminal record, a communicable disease, etc., then you should definitely consider talking to a lawyer.

Just as a side note about lawyers, even when I was in my divorce process and wanted to change my name (before it was finalized so I could get my passport, start a new school year with my maiden name, etc.), I ended up doing it myself after a month of waiting for him to file the paperwork and it only cost me $30 plus a .42 stamp as opposed to $160 per hour.
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-03 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos
QUOTE (Chelartie @ Feb 9 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know the U.S. passport pic guidelines say that the subject should have a "natural expression." Is it okay if you teeth are showing? My SO isn't full out smiling but his teeth are showing a bit. My roommate said she was required to get a new picture taken several years ago when applying for a work permit because her teeth were showing in the picture. FYI--this is to accompany the I-129F application, which I read recently in a few posts is rarely denied due to passport pics.



Really I think the biggest thing is that they're not sticking out their tongue, laughing, squinting, etc. My passport has a pic of me smiling and of course I'm a citizen but there has been no problem with that. My fiance had a straight face in his but that's how he always takes his pics for his driver's license, his Guatemalan passport, etc. For my pics to go with the I-129F I went to Walgreens and they told me not to smile - I felt like a stinkin convict! Either way, as long as the background requirements are met (light solid color, measurements, see shoulders, no shadows, earrings, hats, etc.) you should be A-ok! So excited there's another petition for Guatemala on here, btw!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-09 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal signatures
You know I was thinking something I sign my name with my middle initial and sometimes I don't. Or I've typed letters, written my name at the bottom without a middle initial and then signed it with it. I would imagine it wouldn't be too far off from that. good.gif

QUOTE
Tell him to stop being creative unless he wants to delay the whole process. Now is NOT the time to be playing games or deciding to change his forms of signature. Tell him to grow up and get with the program.


and as you said "he does this sometimes" so I'm sure it's not a matter of your SO needing to grow up - while it is important that things be consistent, don't take what some people on here say as personal whistling.gif

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-11 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal signatures
QUOTE (Chelartie @ Feb 9 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (raymaga @ Feb 9 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't worry about the way his signature looks. I worked for an optometrist who's signature looked like she just printed it. And also one of my good friends has the same kind of signature.

Your signature can look any way you like as long as it's what you use all the time.

As far as one of the signatures being different, not sure what you should do about that. I would probably be tempted to just cross out the U with a pen, like it was done by mistake.

But, not sure on that one.



Thanks for the feedback. I'm wondering if just whiting out the last initial that's different from the rest of the forms would be the best option.


I personally wouldn't white out anything near the signature place. Just like on personal checks they don't want you to scribble or white anything out - just mark a line through it and initial it. Frankly, I would just leave it. If the general signature looks the same and the only difference is the U., I would leave it. Just my opinion. Hopefully if the adjucator has brains he'll be able to figure that one out. good.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-09 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprobably, a pretty silly question...
QUOTE (JoshP @ Feb 13 2009, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
right so since she (the benificinary) sh eis teh fiancee. One more thing, how do you make that ' over the e? thanks


You probably already have your things all typed up but I always use Alt + 130 but you have to use the number pad at the right (or the function key on some laptops). good.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-14 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresha they found my case
And I just have to congratulate your attitude because you have been so patient with the process, always positive and congratulating others that sent their apps way after you but got approved already. I admire the person you are Sara and I wish you the best from here on out smile.gif

And go Mom! star_smile.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-13 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresha they found my case
I'm so very happy for you guys! I have to agree wih other posters that no one deserves this more than you two! Have you gotten ahold on Perviz? Let us know how things go! This is so exciting...almost at the finish line girl!!!!! kicking.gif

Oh and boo on them for being so scatter brained and giving you bull answers for over a year...ridiculous! mad.gif It'd be nice if you could get something for your trouble like a reduced AOS fee or something but you know they won't. But at least there is light at the end of the tunnel!!!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-13 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this mean?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 13 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Maire @ Feb 13 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone!

This is my first post ever here! However, if it wasnt because of this website I do not know what would I have done with myself! It is so freaking helpful that it is not even funny.

Anyways I am going to make my question simple. I sent my application for fiance visa for my fiance who lives in Cuba last friday 2/6/09 and to my surprise the check was already cashed today. What does this mean? It has only been 1 week, does this mean they are already reviewing the petition? Because I think it was wayy to fast or is this the right timing? Keep in mind I have not received any letters from them or anything? Please anybody help! I am so excited! Or should I not be?


It means the envelope arrived, they opened it and cashed the check, nothing more. Well, except that you paid the correct fee.


And that they will probably soon be issuing the NOA1...which contains your case number to be able to review the status of your case online. They also put the case number on the back of the check, so if you have online banking you will probably be able to get that case number now. The NOA2 is what you are really really looking for...and what so many of us are still waiting for. Get in line and pray for patience! good.gif

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-13 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestruth?
QUOTE (aaaa @ Feb 19 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have seen alot of interesting topics on here since i started looking around and i have received some interesting questions via PM, so i am posting different senarios to get ideas about others' experiences...playing a little devil's advocate! I have a pretty basic case myself, one arrest that was never tried or convicted when i was a teenager...so i am trying to get some insite into what other people have experienced! i have a friend and a relative who are about to embark on the same journey i have, so i might be doing a little snooping on their behalf as well whistling.gif Their cases are a little more complicated!

I find there are two strands of people on here: one who recommend the truth only when you can't get away with a lie, and the other who gives their vote to 100% truth....

What % of people consulted lawyers in filing their application? Was it helpful?


I recommend the truth, but in order to get a "percentage" you may want to consider making a poll.
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-19 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressend thru regular mail or FedEx?
QUOTE (salman1 @ Feb 19 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does it matter how we send it....do they prefer anything over the other?

by the time i get around to sending it tonite the post office will be closed. is it okay to fedex it from kinkos?


I just read a horror story on here about sending a petition through FedEx and a crazy driver...need to vent a little.please, FedEx Driver misdirected Visa application

I sent mine through USPS certified (I believe that's what it's called but either way ask for the kind where you will get a signature when it is delivered). You will most likely get that back before you get your NOA1 so you know it has been delivered. I would recommend going USPS...just wait a few more hours and send it out tomorrow. Best wishes...you are now starting the waiting game!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-19 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this enough proof for ongoing relationship?
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Feb 19 2009, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope - you (at the stage you just mentioned) need proof of having met in person (within the last 2 years) - not proof of an ongoing relationship. The items you mentioned/listed will not help in that regard. good.gif


Except for the pictures, especially if they are dated and go with the dates of boarding passes/passport stamps.
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-19 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould being in the middle of the K1 process help or hurt our chances of being granted a Tourist Visa?
QUOTE (Corinthians @ Feb 20 2009, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GJen @ Feb 20 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm guessing he was denied more because he was from Latin America.

Yep, it happens alot. If he can come here to work or go to school he has a shot but pretty much anyone I've ever heard of that tried to get a tourist visa was denied no matter what ties or money they had.


In fact I was thinking that a family from Guatemala where the husband is a USC and LPR of Guatemala, the wife is a Guatemalan citizen, and they had a child and one on the way - they had a really tough time getting a tourist visa to go visit his parents, and they have a thriving restaurant, house, etc. in Guatemala. Tourist Visas are just some of the hardest to get. That's why unfortunately it will be a really tough process to get my fiance's parents here to visit (eventually). Pero, así es la vida blush.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-20 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould being in the middle of the K1 process help or hurt our chances of being granted a Tourist Visa?
QUOTE (GJen @ Feb 20 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Background:
  • My boyfriend is from Venezuela. He tried for the Tourist Visa once before and was denied on January 8th of this year.
  • He has never been to the U.S. and I would really love for him to meet my parents and visit my country.
  • If he were to be granted the Tourist Visa, we would do just that, have him come for a visit, show him around my city and have him get to know my parents, then he would return to Venezuela and await his K1 interview.
  • I've read other people questioning this and many of the responses said it all comes down to the intent.
  • We do intend to get married, which is why we'll be in the middle of filing for the K1 Visa(We have to wait 6 months to apply for the Tourist Visa again)- but obviously we wouldn't get married during the time he would be here on a Tourist Visa.


Would being in the middle of the K1 process help or hurt our chances of being granted a Tourist Visa?
(Our intentions are not to marry on the Tourist Visa, strictly a visit!)


I really don't think it's going to help you in my opinion, it might hurt or make no difference at all. Being granted a tourist visa is all about how much he can prove his ties to Venezuela in order to have to return.

Does he have his own place? (lease/mortgage papers)
Does he have a steady job? (letter from boss stating expected return to work date)
I know ya'll are pretty young, so is he in school? (enrollment papers for new semester, etc.)

If you are in the middle of the K-1 process, they know you are engaged with the intention to marry and may take advantage of this little trip to speed things along.

My fiance and I didn't even try for the tourist papers, we just figured cheaper and easier for me to visit him, and he'll come here when he's officially allowed under K-1. Best wishes!

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-20 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp the italian!
QUOTE (bar1kenoby @ Feb 16 2009, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I need to have few information.
I never met my girl cuz a lot of reasons but now the time is coming and we are planning about a K-1 visa.

I knew her online and I helped her to come out from a bad story with her ex and little by little we fell in love for each other...is 1yr and half that we are always together online constantly 24/7...spending even the time that we sleep online on camera....so I was thinking that now is the time to meet each other and try to make her my wife if everything when I'll be there, will be good like I think.

1. About the proofs that USCIS ask to have...can I use present's receives, letters and other stuff like that, coming from before the day that we met in person? you can use these receipts as additional "proof" of a bonafide relationship, but what you will definitely need are pictures of the two of you together and with her family/friends would be good also, copies of your boarding pass to go to US, etc. proof that the two of you met in person

2. Can I say at the POE that I'm coming to visit my friend? That's fine, but again, don't lie. If they ask who in particular, just tell them your fiance.

3. I have problems to find the prices of all the k-1 procedure....how much is going to be +or-? $455 USD to send in for the petition, somewhere between 180 and 250 **Euros** for the medical, $131 USD for the visa, then $1010 USD for AOS - sorry for the mixed currencies, see http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Naples for more specific info for the Embassy in Naples

4. How long I have to wait in Italy afther that I'll have my 1st trip in the USA? If you mean til you come over on the K1 visa, it will be approx 6-8 months before you have your visa in hand. Check out the Immigration Timelines at the top of the page.

Thank U


See above for answers
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-17 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomeone else help me quadruple check :)
Don't mean to steal your thunder here, but I have kind of a spin-off question. I sent in a copy of my birth certificate but not copies of my passport. I did not think to include copies of my visa stamps but I did include boarding passes. Any idea if this will be a problem???? (I did not find VJ until after I filed)
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-22 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
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QUOTE (sus @ Feb 6 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your only option is to file a new petition once your divorce is final - The criteria for the K1 clearly states that you have to be free and legally able to marry BEFORE you apply.



You must be legally able to marry upon filing the petition



Basically - you restated what I already stated, did you not? I wasn't thinking along the lines of what must have been checked on the initial petition, if you notice, that conversation came AFTER my post - It amazes me how nitpicky people can get on this board.


And it amazes me how people think they know much more than they actually do. The bolded section of your initial post is incorrect. The OP, or anyone in said situation cannot file again...forever. This site is not just about helping those presently going through immigration, but 'future generations' as well.
Jasman was doing just that by stating a K-1 requirement a different way, for the sake of posterity...so anyone key-word searching the treads will be informed. Nothing wrong w/ that.

-P


Aren't you assuming you know more than you actually do? Did the OP say that they checked that they were divorced on their original petition? If the person stated that they were divorced, then yes, they lied and committed fraud - But until the OP comes back and states yes, they did that, or no - It just slipped through (something that can happen and does happen) - This entire thread is full of assumptions - Based on the judgmental tone of this thread, I would be surprised if the OP even came back - people make mistakes, it happens - But if we are here to HELP people than we need to remove the judgment - especially when the specific facts have been assumed by everyone here.


But what could the mistake be when you have to put date of divorce/termination of marriage on the I-129F application and the G-325A (if I remember correctly, I think it was on both) and she did not and still does not yet have papers? What date did she put? Or else she acted like she was never married which is what it is...lying.
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-06 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
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QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Feb 6 2009, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@ OP unsure.gif

How exactly was question #6 - Part B (Marital Status [ ]Married [ ]Single [ ]Widowed [ ]Divorced) on the I-129f petition answered?


That's the first relevant section but then there's section 10 where former spouses and date marriage ended are stated. After that, there's the matter of the original statements indicating they are free to marry and will marry in the USA within 90 days of arrival.

I suspect this is one of those unfortunate misunderstandings, where the petitioner or couple thought, "Well she'll be free to marry before the visa is issued, so we'll just do this....." The unfortunate part is that the result is inadmissibility for misrepresentation.


That's how I'm wondering even if she stated that she was divorced/her marriage was annulled, assuming it would be clear by the date of the interview, what did she put for the date of divorce? I had to wait months for my papers before I filed and we had been separated for well past the time necessary to get a divorce. Unfortunate circumstances, dumb choices. blink.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-06 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 things i didnt didn't do excactly right
Like you, I found VJ after sending in the petition.

#1 - The sentence is fine

#2 - I didn't baggy/paper clip the photos to the G-325 at all - I just put them in this sleeve where there was room for two passport photos.

#3 - I did label and date the regular photos, but just put them in the package, no baggy, etc.

I got my NOA2 approval 2/19. You should be fine. Even if they send you an RFE, there will maybe be a 30-45 day turn around, usually less. They do not start over or deny you right on the spot if you forget something. I didn't even have a letter of intent signed from my fiance and we got approved. It all depends on the adjudicator, but you should be OK. Again, if not, just send them exactly what they request on the RFE and you'll be fine. good.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-03-07 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2008 poverty guidelines for military
QUOTE (maria teresa @ Mar 9 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so im reading into the poverty guidelines and it says for 125% for a family unit of 3 I need to make $22,200. On my W2 for 2008 it lists that i only made around alittle over 19,000. I am in the military and the W2 does not list that i also make $731 a month for housing allowance and another $320 month for food allowance. All of my paystubs shows my extra allownaces plus my base pay. If added together i would make well above the 125%. Do you still think I would need a Co-signer?


If you are on active duty you only have to make 100%, which for 3 would be $18,310 for the 2009 guidelines. See link:
http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-03-09 16:05:00