ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Petition - Delays in Processing
Texas22, I am also a January filer and my fiance and I have everything done for the Packet 3. He has his medical scheduled already for Mid May, (in Ireland they will schedule your medical without a case number) He is getting his police certs this week and I have given him all of my financial info and the affidavit of support (signed and dated for late May) None of that info is going to change between now and his interview... We figure, this way he send the embassy his notice of readiness right after he gets his Packet 3. :thumbs:

Good luck to you! :)

Also, check out the link for the other January Filers... We try to keep each other up to date on what is going on at VSC...

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry5262008

Edited by rayandmelissa, 26 April 2012 - 09:16 PM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-04-26 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 beneficiary wait out the time in the states?
We filed in January and my fiance came to see me already once in Feb. and again for a few weeks in April. He got no questions the first time. In April they asked him who he was visiting, he said his fiance, they said: "when are you returning" He gave them a copy of the return flight ticket. They asked who he worked for. He told them, then they said something about "when are you getting married?" and Ray was honest and said, "well, that is up to the US government, we have filed for a K1." The guy laughed and said have a good trip..... :wacko: As for packet 3, we have all of that done already. You can do most of that ahead of time before she comes... Good luck to you!!!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-04 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
Do exactly what is outlined on this page: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

Each person has to fill out and sign the G-325A. Also this page gives you examples of the letters of intent and all other forms... Good luck with your process. :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-04 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3

Thank you Sir, for you quick input.

I have the deed to the house in hand but I dont want to go through appraiser becuase that will be another expense for me. Also, my retirements and life insurance are showing on my pay stubs every month and getting in contact with the companies to get document may be difficult task. I work for the government.



Glad to help, Don't blame you with the appraiser, do you get a city property appraisal? I used that for proof of the "value" of the house... You should be fine with the others, but check the Portal page for the country of interview, it usually has good tips for your specific embassy. Some are more strict than others.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-05 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3
I also make over 70K but just to be safe I listed everything, house, retirement, life insurance and provided proof of all of it.... I guess I just don't want any reason to be denied... But truly, your income is enough. It does not have to be notarized. Good luck! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-05 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan all fiancee's items be scanned in?
Her letter of intent and 325 form, must have her original signature NOT A COPY of them... the financial paperwork is not needed until NOA2 is received. Other than that, your packet seems to have what it needs. Good luck :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-05 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA dated february 2012
Take a deep breath, this site is here for support and advice. You should fill in/ create a timeline. It would help others to be able to better answer you.
Was the marriage cert. already expired by the time you sent in your I-129F packet?
Unfortunately, the status of your case is up to the USCIS reviewer who has your file at this point... You could get an RFE (request for evidence) or they could deny your visa if they think you are already married. No one can tell you for sure.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA dated february 2012

Oh god, I will call the attorney now! This is bad. He said it is a good proof that we have intentions to get married. This guy has collected $500 and will collect $1500 upon approval of the I129f.

Does this mean that I have a high chance of getting denied??

Help please!!



This is why VJ suggests you do not use an attorney.... I would be moderately if not more concerned about this. Think about it, if they review your file, see a marriage license that will expire in 30 days, with your names on it... what would you think if you were reviewing that file? I would think that you are getting married in the next 30 days, that you don't understand what a K1 visa is and I would likely deny you and tell you to file for the correct visa. Not trying to scare you, but this could be a big problem for you.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA dated february 2012
I concur, why would you get a marriage license that you will not use? That could red-flag them that you plan to marry before the K1 petition is approved. I am not sure that was a smart move.
After your NOA1, it is a 5-6 month wait just for the NOA2, that wait has nothing to do with the country of your fiance, it depends on the processing center and the amount of petitions they are getting through a day. They process them in order received. Then your interview depends of how long it takes for the embassy to get the approval info from USCIS and so worth. You are looking at on average 7-8 months, if not more, from time of filing until you get your interview.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuotas on fiancee visas for the Philippines?
No, there is no quota, the processing time may slow down, but there is not a limit on how many they will give out in a year.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrying, Fiancee doesn't have a birth certificate. I already got the K-1 package ready to go
The lawyer works for you! Tell him to send it in. If he knew what he was doing, he would know that it is not needed until the interview. At least get your petition in so they can start processing it... You have a good 5-6 month wait to work on getting the birth cert for the interview. Good luck with all of it! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter of intent
You will likely get an RFE, BUT at least that is a quick fix! I would have it ready. IF they send an RFE, get it to them fast and you will be back on track! Good luck, it will be ok! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresindeerment

The idea that they need to see lots of gushy gooey love words going and back and forth is simply silly.

And FWIW I do not call my wife "wifey" and she does not call me "hubby" Not to each other anyway. I may refer to her as "my wife" to a third person but usually just use her name. Strange I know, refer to someone by their name.



Gary, I could not agree with you more! I can't believe the amount of stuff people send in... I did not send a single e-mail, skype, text etc.... I put myself in the shoes of the reviewer before sending in my packet. Would I really want to shuffle through a bunch of sappy endless e-mails.... NO. Get to the point, show me your proof, cause I have a pile of files in front of me, so don't waist my time... (I know a lot of government employees)

As for "wifey", It would make me cringe if Ray called me that, BUT to each his own. Use it at the appropriate time though!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending Tomorrow MY FINAL CHECK

I did go back and forth with the "Proof of Ongoing relationship" and although I have learned how easy going the UK is with the K-1 process, Ashley and I have a bit of an age difference, 15 years to be exact, so I thought #######, it couldn't hurt and only really help in the end no matter how lenient the UK is...


The info on this site states that things like copies of the actual plane tickets and passport stamps hold a lot more weight with USCIS. I would limit the e-mails and such... It won't hurt you to send them, I guess I just approached it from the reviewers perspective.... Did you ever have a teacher that got annoyed when you did not read instructions? Well, I picture most of the reviewers being like that.... If the application instructions say it isn't needed, then why did you send it kind of thing... Plus I can't imagine they love seeing a huge packet in front of them that they have to now comb through. Sometimes less is more. I could be wrong, but just a thought. Good luck with your journey! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrying To Understand The Process.

Time for the pic! :D

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Posted Image makes me laugh even though I am anxiously waiting.... Pic says it all!!! No way to really know what happens once it is in a "box" unless you know someone at USCIS.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-10 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched
Igor's list direct link:

http://www.visajourn...tion=1&sortby=2

Good luck! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-14 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit before I-129f Approval

I received my NOA1 on 2/1 and I am visiting my fiance in London next weekend. I thought it may be useful to bring with me any documents I will need to fill out after the NOA2 is received to save the time and money from sending documents overseas. I am planning on bringing over a copy of the I-129f packet I sent to immigration, the affidavit of financial support and a letter reaffirming our intent to marry. Is there anything else I am missing? Thanks!




I think you should surely take your stuff over. My fiance and I got our NOA1 in January, he just visited in April and I gave him everything. My new letter of intent (I post-dated it for end of May) the I-134 and all of the supporting info (letter from employer, tax transcripts, and I also included my life insurance, house assessment, and retirement proof because I listed it all on the I-134) It may be over-kill but I did not want to leave anything out!
Sounds like you are all set!
We also made copies of his passport stamps from the 2 times he has visited me here since we filed the I-129F (I figured it showed proof of ongoing relationship since filing)

Good luck on your journey! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-14 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo our initial petition got accepted, what next?

Hello! I'm new to this. My fiance and I just got our notice to say that our I-129F was received and now we are wondering whats next?


Hi there AnnaLouise, My fiance is from Ireland too. Like Sabi said, we are getting pretty good at all this stuff by now. Feel free to message me too if you have questions! At this point all you can do is wait, stay positive and not lose your mindPosted Image. It is a long strange journey... Good luck! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-15 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?
BigBear may be on to something.

Could you do the wedding in Korea prior to you leaving, and have it be a legal wedding? You are going to be apart anyway. Why not legally get married, come to the states and start the paperwork for her spousal visa....

You would then not have any risk, she would be able to move here, have a greencard and start work right away. You can then have the second wedding once she is here in the states.

Edited by rayandmelissa, 12 May 2012 - 08:59 PM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-12 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?

But the govt, who makes the laws, has to also follow the laws right? Either you are married legally or not. If you are not legally married, they cannot legally say you are married, right?


I see where you are coming from, but in terms of immigration.... one person can make or break you. It is not always fair, but these officials don't get paid to be fair... 10 years ago, probably a different story, but this is the world we live in now.

There was a recent poster from Cali. His fiance spoke very little english and flew here after doing fine at her interview in her country. At the airport (POE) the immigration official asked her about her visa, she said the wrong term and called her fiance her husband. She also had a wedding band in her possession. They literally said right then and there that there was reason to believe she was already married, making her K1 void and sent her back to her country.... NO fighting it, no let me explain.... bye bye. That same day....

It was a really sad story. Bottom line, no one can tell you for sure that it will or will not go unnoticed. It is a risk, maybe small, but still a risk.... I empathize with your need to have both weddings... it is a though road when you love someone from another country. Good luck in your journey and your choices. Posted Image


rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-12 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?
Please read the info on this site, it will answer a lot of your questions.

http://www.visajourn...content/compare Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-11 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?
If you marry in Korea, you will have to file for a spousal visa and your spouse will have to wait in Korea for the time it takes for it to be approved which equals being married and being apart. IF you want to go the K1 route, like Inky stated, you MUST get married in the US. You can NOT have a wedding in Korea first. Keep in mind waiting time for both is on average 6 months just for the petition (give or take a month or two) so you need to plan accordingly.

Edited by rayandmelissa, 11 May 2012 - 09:00 PM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-11 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should i say in the interview

####### did I just read in this thread?! LOL!!!


Posted Image I thought the same thing but then I thought, well, it at least gave me something entertaining to read while waiting for my NOA2. I feel bad for losers who have nothing better to do but make up fake profiles and troll internet sites! People like this can't find someone to "make sex" with... let alone love... Pathetic!

Oh sorry! He "did sex" not "made sex" #######!

Edited by rayandmelissa, 24 May 2012 - 07:53 PM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-24 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis there a way?
The cost of the visa is not the only financial issue. You are going to have to prove that you can support him once he moves to the states. You said you do not have a job in the states yet? You need to be sure you have enough income to meet the poverty guidelines in order to support your fiance. Or have a co-sponsor for this. Not sure what your financial situation will be, but this is something you have to consider as well.

Also, a my friend had to get police certs from all of the places she lived (she has lived in 2 different countries part of the EU) Wouldn't he have a problem getting that from Germany since they have no record of him being there? (you have to list the places you have lived on the forms)
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-26 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering more Evidence and Technology Pitfalls.
Oh and for proof of having met...

Boarding passes, copies of your passport stamps from the trips, proof of purchasing the plane tickets... photos that are marked with names, dates, with family is good too.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-25 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering more Evidence and Technology Pitfalls.
Take a deep breath friend. You will be ok. You do not actually need "proof of ongoing relationship" to file the I-129f. You need that once you get the NOA2 and she has her interview. For the initial petition, you just need to have proof of having met in person within the past 2 years. (plus the forms and letters of intent, etc, etc) Focus on the petition first. You will have many many months to get the other proof ready for the interview phase. Good luck on your journey! You are in a good place here. Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-25 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Queries - Faster processing? Co-Sponsor?
LeftcoastLady hit the nail on the head. You can hope for the shorter side (8 months)... but you are spot on with what you have researched.
You are not likely to have a valid reason for expedite.
As far as attorneys, I would not bother. They take your money to file papers that you have to collect anyway AND this site tells you exactly how to do it, gives you samples, and tells you how to put it together and send it in, FOR FREE. Friend, you have a lot more expense in the future. The petition, medical, then the visa, then adjustment of status, you are looking at close to, if not over $2000.00. Why spend more? You will be ok. This site is your guide and your friend.

Good luck with your journey.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-06-06 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow what do we do?
You and your fiance need to learn the "rules" before you make a serious mistake! Was he just going to move here? You do realize that this is ILLEGAL? He can't come and stay longer than 90 days on a visitors visa.... That is why the officer was so nasty. People can't just move to America, you have to follow procedures. In order to move here an LIVE, you guys have to have a fiance visa (K1) or a spousal visa... You can not APPLY for either until your first marriage is resolved. It sucks, we all agree, but coming and staying illegally can lead to a ban. I hope this all works out for you... Good luck.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-06-13 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1
You will get your formal NOA1 in the mail with a case number on it. You can create an account on the USCIS site (keep in mind, they are not great at updating). See if other May filers have created a forum and keep each other motivated... it will be anywhere from 4-6 months wait. Good luck :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-05 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you marry a US citizen on a tourist visa, and stay?

No jail or prison in america would allow u to take a camera inside or any electronic device. you would be unlikely to be able to take anything in. depending on the facility you may not be allowed to have any contact and you would speak through a glass panel but he would be able to tell u how visits are done. read the guides and research the examples of primary and secondary evidence. photos are only secondary.


This is not completely true. My friend's baby-daddy is in jail for armed robbery. She takes their son to visit him, in prison, and the PRISON actually takes photo for them. They also sit together and touch etc... Depends on the facility.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-09 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding date approaching fast! NEED HELP preparing while we wait for NOA2
Also, If you decide to go ahead and get married, I would make sure you withdraw the petition for the K1 first. If you enter the US under a tourist visa and get married with the K1 pending on file, I think it could cause problems for you....I am no expert, maybe someone else knows more about it. But, If it is still on file that you have a K1 pending they COULD deny you entry if you do not still have ties to the UK. It would suck to not even be able to make it to your wedding.... Sending you good vibes, but I would doubt you will have visa in hand in time. Good luck!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-11 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow totally confused

Hello everyone, as you may have noticed i am Rexnar's other half... i have been reading the forums here and was reading one about the size of the wedding, meaning how many guests... if we get married in the US there will be at the most 4 to 5 at the wedding so in this case i hope size doesn't matter.... :whistle: Now if it was here in Aus there would be heaps of guests so i guess we need to discuss that... i was just curious if it makes a difference is all


Amount of "guests" does not matter, but be careful. EACH state has a different requirement. The state I am getting married in requires at least 2 adult witnesses for the marriage to be legal. You need to be sure you look up the state requirements. Good luck on your journey.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-28 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow totally confused
I agree with everyone. AND, you do not need an attorney. You can do this with help from sites like this. Just read, read, read. I made a silly mistake and got an RFE but it was a quick fix and hope to have our K1 petition approved any day now. Just remember, if you do go with a fiance visa, you have to have met at least once in the past 2 years (you said you have) BUT you have to have proof of it ei plane tickets, passport stamp etc. Make sure you read the info on the site and use the examples they give you. Good luck! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-26 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 denied :(
"The K-1 was denied which I knew would be a possibility since we hadnt met physically. "

Your K-1 was not denied, your petition was denied, and it was denied for this exact reason. The instructions for filing your I-129F clearly state that you MUST have met in person at least once in the past 2 years. It is not a suggestion it is a requirement!


"I already know some people may say how can you marry someone you never met. "

No judgement, many people meet only once and know they are with the correct person, BUT you have to meet and save proof of the meeting before you file again. (keep your plane ticket stubs, take some photos together)

I wish you the best. But you need to read read read and get your stuff together before you re-file. Good luck! And combine that strong faith with some correct information.

Edited by rayandmelissa, 02 August 2012 - 11:28 AM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-02 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone been approved by Vermont??

I submitted our petition on January 17 and haven't gotten the NOA2 yet. I call essentially every other day to check on things. Monday I was told they are currently processing January 16. So much for that!



Hang in there friend, you are not alone... We have a large thread going for January Filers... if you want some comfort, or just entertainment, check it out. So far everyone who posts on it have been approved except myself and my friend Texas22.... We keep each other motivated. I gave up calling USCIS... Then at 6 months post NOA1 I got an RFE. I was crushed at first, but now... just par for the course.

Funny and ironic how things shift so much. I felt so lucky to be at VCS when we first filed, was thinking of a September wedding.... now I curse the day hahahahaha. GRRRRR :ranting:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-08 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone been approved by Vermont??

Ok but we are talking about now. They are lucky right now



Um, Thank you Captain Obvious....it was a joke.... My point is, things swing back and forth in a matter of months. Chill out. :wacko:

Edited by rayandmel, 08 August 2012 - 10:04 AM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-08 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone been approved by Vermont??
Oh and keep in mind, the folks you called "lucky" at CSC had a 6 month wait when I first filed... then POW, things started moving big time over there. I remember telling my fiance when we got our NOA1, "thank god we are not at CSC." I am eating my words :pop:now....
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-08 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone been approved by Vermont??
Hang in there. Today is day 195 for us. We got an RFE, but others without were still waiting 6-7 months. Hope VCS picks up the pace for you and everyone for that matter.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-08 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmust I get married in USA?
Yep, DandD is spot on. If you get married and then try to enter, you will be in violation of the K1 visa (which is for a fiance only, not a married couple). The K1 is a single entry visa. Once you enter at a POE it is void, you then start your 90 days to get married. You have to get married in the US and can not leave without advance parol or adjustment of status after you have married. Good luck on your journey.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-14 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Denied :(
A Congressman/ Senator COULD help if the problem was different, HOWEVER, the OP clearly stated all he sent was an I-129f form and a check.

Not being rude, but he did not follow the instructions and no Congressional help is going to fix that.

MJ, I am sorry this happened to you, but maybe you could try the following: When we filed, I printed the instructions for filing from USCIS site so I would have it in front of me to make notes on it, and mark off what was done. I went step by step and did what the instructions said. When I got to a part that was N/A for me, I took a black marker and scratched that section out. It helped me to stay focused. I then printed the instructions from this site (as well as examples of the Letters etc) and cross referenced what I had done according to the USCIS site.

USCIS will not send and RFE for that much missing stuff. It is the government. They don't have to by nice. If that much stuff if missing they will just deny you and you will have to re-file. I am so sorry they waited so long to let you know.

If the reason for your denial is that you did not send the correct items, it is a timely but do-able fix. I wish you luck and hope it all works out for you.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-08-01 09:42:00