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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of support?

For a K1 Visa filer who meets the 125% requirement which form do I fill out? i134f or i864? Looking for some details in general regarding this.

For the K1 visa application, you submit the I-134 but if you are already in the US and filing for AOS, you submit 1-864


jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-14 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCost and Timeline

I am curious as to what the timeline is from filing for a K1 visa to getting an EAD, and finally a green card. What were the costs for everything? Thank you!

From filing on Dec 22, 2012 up to present ( expecting EAD & GC soon), that's almost 16 months. The costs involved as follows:
1. Filing fee: $340
2. Visa interview fee: $240
3. Medicals: $400
4. Airfare: $1,571
5. AOS+EAD+AP: $1,070
6. Miscellaneous: $180
My total expenditure thus far is = $3, 801







jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-22 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
[quote name="patnjac" post="6965449" timestamp="1398361437"]

Thank you! Is the police cert the same way? Or can u get that earlier ?[/quote



It depends. U can go for it today and have it the next day. You would only have to pay extra than the normal fee. Once they give you the collection receipt and you ain't satisfied with the collection date, just tell them the date you want it

Edited by jahk18, 24 April 2014 - 01:08 PM.







jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-24 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

KayG how do you know you can't get medicals In Ghana until you pick up packet 3 ? Just Curious

The first thing you are required of when you step into the medical facility is your Visa Appointment letter. At Akai Clinic near the US Consulate, where I had my medicals, that was the first thing I was asked together with other VJ member I met there
jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-24 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor/Sponsor

I read this on a blog

"Fiance visa applicants are often asked to show that their sponsor is able to support them at 100% of the federal Poverty Guidelines.These guidelines are published annually and can be found on Form I-864P, published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The sponsor may be asked to fill out an Affidavit of Support on USCIS Form I-134 (which is much shorter than the I-864 Affidavit that sponsors of immigrants for green cards must fill out)."

 

My annual salary is below the 125% guidelines but my fiancé's salary is above the 125% guidelines. Does that mean i still need to get a co - sponsor or my fiance's salary covers for me

 

I really don't get the whole co-sponorship thing. Please help

Are you referring to Affidavit of Support at the Consular section or that of AOS? If you are askg that of the interview at the Consular section, i doubt if they will accept the I-134 form. Mine wasnt even looked at during the submission of my docs awaiting the interview, and i know other people whose i-134 wasnt taken from them.


jahk18MaleGhana2014-07-19 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got a text "Case updated" but USCIS site isn't allowing me to enter...

I just called and our petition is approved!!!


What number did you call?

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-22 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

This waiting is getting pretty difficult. I know some of us from November have reached the 5 month mark. I wanted to know what their planes are?

 

We will hit the 5 month mark on the 25th.. I emailed them on Friday asking to please look for our file and ensure its there and not lost. I doubt I will get any updates through that but I had to try.

 

Getting more and more depressed as each day passes by and no NOA2.. starting to worry something is wrong or that they lost our petition..((

 

 

Hang in there!! I know that is pretty old to hear. Maybe I can offer a few tips! I know the wait to be with a love one can be very difficult, but let me ask you this. Is your love one coming to share in your happiness or are you depending on your love one to make you happy? If he is coming to share in your happiness, then great. Be happy that it's at the end of the road and you are at your destination. Get you plane ticket ready!! Get your home prepared!! Get your reunion outfit together!! Plan a welcome party!!! :idea:  I'm pretty sure that about the time you get prepared, he will be there!! I know it's tough but when you are looking at everyone else and when they are approved, then it makes you think that something is wrong with yours but that's not the case. Besides the subscribers on this forum, there are thousands others out there. Good news are that you are near your 5 month mark, and this journey is almost over. Bad news is that you are letting other people's good news bring your down. Don't do it dear! This small wait is only a smiggit of time compared to a lifetime. There will even be times in marriage that you will want a little space. Enjoy that space while you got honey because it will disappear soon.... 

 

Ps: When I was in the navy and had to do a 6 month deployment away from my ex at the time, I developed goals that would take up the time that I was gone like body sculpting or losing wait. This works wonders. Start going to the gym and work on certain parts of your body. Look at youtube videos on shaping up.. This will kill the time.. good luck :reading:


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-04-07 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Hey guys!
 
Got my interview date today.
 
The process has been a bit weird, just goes to show how every embassy is different.
 
So when the NVC forwarded my packet to the Hong Kong consulate, I waited for a week or so until I got the packet 3 with the instructions. It was only then that I could do my police certificate (you need the consulate's letter to get a police cert in HK). I couldn't do the medical yet though according to the packet instructions. I mailed the packet 3 back a few days later.
 
The consulate called today to ask me if I wanted to interview this Friday! They had a slot opened up so I'll be going in at 8.30am. I mentioned that I haven't done the medical nor have they received the police cert yet - and the lady was very nice and said it doesn't matter, they can get that stuff afterwards. 
 
One step closer!










Right because in my case, I didn't get a packet 3 or 4. I just read the consulate website. Called the consulate and I was told to schedule an interview by email. Sent the email and got a response a day later stating that they way was waiting on the physical papers. Once they received it from.the NVC, they accepted my interview request on the day I wanted it. Bam, I was done. No packet 3 or 4 and the kicker was that she was able to pick up the visa from the consulate a couple days later.

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-04-01 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Just a little update for everyone. As you may know, we received our NOA2 March 4, 2014. We been pushing every since. We have just been approved to receive the visa as of today. Literally 3 weeks. I have already purchased a plane ticket for April 7th. The journey is over just about.


USCIS received our case November 27th and ironically, we had our interview March 27th. That's 4 months for everything. Took careful planning and planning ahead. We didn't receive a packet 3 or 4. However, we was aware of what the packet consists of. I prepared everything as soon as the approval. Then sent it Dhl. She planned the medicals early. Then she received the police certificate same week. I did the DS160 for her and let her sign and print it. Every Embassy is different however if there was a wait, it wasn't because of me because we was ahead of schedule. God is always good and if it wasn't for His provision, we would be struggling. He's good.

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-27 04:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Just a little update for everyone. As you may know, we received our NOA2 March 4, 2014. We been pushing every since. We have just been approved to receive the visa as of today. Literally 3 weeks. I have already purchased a plane ticket for April 7th. The journey is over just about.
Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-27 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
[quote name="SparklePony" might consider editing your message so no one can see your case number. :)[/quote]



How do I edit?




Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-19 04:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I think I'm in an RFE pile because all the I-129Fs with SRC#s about 5 in front of mine got RFEs..  And if you go even earlier then were a bunch that filed the incorrect form all in a row too.  So I am sort of expecting an RFE and just wish they would get it over with!


It's best for you guys to expect the worst and hope for the best. I know it's hard. Military families deal with distance all the time. For you guys, it's temporary. I would suggest that you all find hobbies and goals to meet while waiting. In doing this, time will fly. I bet the moment you make up in your mind to do to be patient and wait, you will see an approval. Love is patient.

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-12 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I believe the DS160 only needs to be completed by your fiancé (not the petitioner) before going to the interview, and my understanding is that the Affidavit of Support does not need an original signature, so can be e-mailed to your fiancé and then printed out. It's been a few months since I researched this, so I could be wrong or there may be an update. Perhaps someone else can confirm (or correct)...

 

 

I didn't think the support of affidavit needed my signature but would just like an idea on what does, so I can make sure I get it to her as soon as possible you know.


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-09 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Question.

 

I have already received the N0A2 from USCIS. I already received a notice that my case has been ship to the NVC. At what point do I my fiancé (the beneficiary) need to complete the DS160 online. In addition, do I need to complete one myself?

 

Lastly, based off those who are further along in the process, what forms need to have an original signature on it by the petitioner and sent internationally?

 

I did a quote on how much it would be to send documents internationally and it was a quarter over a hundred with ups, dhl or fedex.

Considering that, I don't want to just ship something and leave something behind and have to ship something else later. Please give me a little guidance on this endeavor. I am currently finishing up my support of affidavit.


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-09 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Oh by the way, you all seem like very sweet people. I am not shocked that someone wants to spend the rest of their lives with you.
Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-06 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 
NICE!!
 
Yea it felt really really good when i got that message too!
 
It smells like... 
 
Victory cool.png







It sure does. I can almost see the interview above the horizon.
How long does it take to mail a packet overseas?

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-06 06:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Just when I began to relax after my approval, I seen this message: Post Decision Activity

On March 4, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly
God is good


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-04 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Your fiancee will be so excited!
Btw, your fiancee is next door to my fiance's home land (Zimbabwe) I hope to visit that side soon...
Good luck!

 

Her name is Chikondi. You guys should become friends lol


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-03-03 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
I haven't told my fiance. I'm waiting for her to read it
Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-28 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Sorry for the typos. I was rushing for work
Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-28 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 
I didn't get approved today, but thank you so much for the good laugh, and congrats! 
We had similar timelines, so now I hope it's my turn soon! 




Yours coming soon! I sense it. between 9-10pm is your hour



Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-28 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

As I wake at 520 am eastern standard time, I've notice stillness in the air. It was very quiet. Suddenly, to my left peripheral, there a blue light flashing on the top left handed corner of my Samsung Galaxy.I picked the wonderful but cracked phone and on the screen I noticed an email from visa journey for a response on this encouraging forum. I saw that a fellow November filer received just a text stating that they was approved. I was at peace and happy for this individual. BUT WAIT!!!! THEN I THOUGHT THAT IF THIS PERSON DIDN'T RECEIVE AND EMAIL IN ADDITION, IT'S POSSIBLE THAT I MAY HAVE RECEIVED A TEXT ON FROM USCIS. Immediately, i pressed the back button of the android and headed towards the messaging app. Upon clicking the app, my hopes flew towards the stars. In anticipation, with my palms sweaty and my heart beating fast, I wiped the crust out of my eyes and then say that my ............ wait for it ........... THAT MY CASE WAS UPDATED.....YAY ... BUT WAIT, MAYBE IT'S JUST AN RFE..... the journey to be continued..........

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2 of this morning...

 

 

I flew to my computer laptop in which superman aint got nothing on me today. With my ashy hands, I pressed the power button. After loading, I USCIS website was already preloaded. At a simple click of the button to refresh the browser, I looked away. Then I looked back and saw..............................wait for it............................wait for it............

 

 

"

Post Decision Activity

On February 27, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

 

The End............ :)


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-28 05:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

We got our NOA2 also at 9pm in the evening, my fiance called me at 4 in the morning german time and I was sooooo happy after 6 months and 3 days of waiting for it..... :) :)

We were filling also with an immigration attorney and we asked the senator of his state for help after 4 months of waiting.... BUT we didn't really hear anything from him after 5 and a half months of waiting..... We had to write him a letter..... That he is allowed to get informations for our case from USCIS.

Y'all all hang in there it will come! For some soon for others a little later,... But it will come :) best example are we




I can imagine how happy you two were. It's a wonderful feeling to know that your life will be shared with a love one. It seems to me that I need to relax throughout the day and release my hopes in the even lol. I'm a little over 3 months and I am still grateful to have made it this far.

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-27 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Hi we got our NOA2 notification mail around 9 pm at night. Generally i have seen that website gets updated late in the night.


Thanks for the response. This levels my anticipation. Keeps me from checking too much. :)

Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-27 05:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Could everyone that have been approve already please post the time of day that they received a notification please?

 

I would greatly appreciate it. I know that they probably them out in batches and love to just have an idea on when to even check my phone for updates or luds. 


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-27 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Oh. :(
 
I know it's easy for me to talk because I'm not where you're at anymore, but I do very vividly remember the sense of frustration and powerlessness. You're not left out, and you're not alone. There are still some November filers waiting on the NOA2, and even filers from before. I know it's frustrating, I know it's upsetting and worrying. I wish I could help. :(
 
Just hang in there, guys, Hang in there.






I'm trying. I hope that the sun shines through this storm soon.



Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-22 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Why the sad face?
 
(Just FYI for you all, my fiance received the letter from NVC about the our case being sent to the Embassy. So, they do get sent out. I wonder why so few receive them.)



I feel left out. Almost 3 months for me :(


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-22 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

How do you know? Have you called NVC?

 

 

:(


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-22 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I have found the process to bring me and fiance even closer together, and I know the same has happened for many on here.

 

Also, I would bet most of those January approvals (even February) are from CSC. California is approving petitions fast (even if there are a few who haven't been approved yet - and I can hardly imagine how frustrating it is for them sad.png ). The downside is that they take forever to send the approved petitions to NVC, so in the end, it kind of balances out.

 

I check here often in the hope my words offer some measure of hope and comfort. Hang in there, everyone. Just keep hanging in there.

 

 

Yes I know right! In reality, most people don't money falling outside their pockets to travel to see their love ones. It's good to stay occupied and busy to keep from being idle. I got so busy preparing for her coming, that I went ahead and bought a house :). Now, i'm just focusing on adding features to it that she may like such as: A Large nose rain-shower head. It feels awesome sitting under that thing. I know she will enjoy it. She's smaller than me, so it will feel like heaven to her. Now I'm looking for something else to probably get that couples need.


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-20 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

The January Filers are creeping up with the November Filers. Is there some type of quota that the Texas Service Center is trying to achieved. How is it that this is even possible? I know that many variables come into play in approving a petition but geesh, someone give me some relief. Patience is a virtue. Lord knows I'm not going anywhere, but curiosity may only killed cats, it trying to kill my patient that I have gained over the past years through trial and tribulations. Lol.. I work with the government and I know politics. I hope the politics of this process doesn't outweigh the fairness of wait times. I am happy for all those who have been approved however, and for those waiting with me, hang in there. There is a wait for a reason outside of the USCIS. Sometimes waiting brings out the intentions and it sometimes show how much your fiance loves you. Love is patient. 


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-20 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Hello my fellow Georgian. Thanks for words~~


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-20 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Thank You Guys for participating in this particular poem. I love all the support and concern from fellow November Filers. It seems to me that all of the November 27th and 29th Filers are forgotten. :( 

What is it a man to do? They say good things comes to those who wait; however, the wait in itself doesn't feel good at all. I kind of feel like I am not worthy of a stress-free process. It's out of my hands. I try to stay busy and leave it in God's hands. It's all about God anyway. Marriage was His idea. Please Keep me encourage guys


Lovology2003MaleZambia2014-02-20 07:11:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanEnjoying Ghana
Happy to know u are enjoying the Motherland. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
jahk18MaleGhana2013-01-02 08:57:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanGhana Embassy Possible Alert????

I was told from an unverified source that with the elections court case results scheduled to be announced on August 28 and the potential outrage, etc., foreign workers have been told to be vigilant and "lay low." For those of you (like me) who have interviews scheduled for the first and second week of September, let's please keep each other updated about any changes at the Embassy with scheduling interviews, etc. Here's to a peaceful resolution and business as usual.

 

 

Am not the least sure that the Consulate will have any changes in their interview schedules cos Ghana is and will remain ever peaceful after the Supreme Court's verdict. GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA

 

We will be united than ever. For now, we have to concentrate on moving over to join our love and cherished ones.

 

GOOD LUCK on your seconfd interview


jahk18MaleGhana2013-08-22 14:21:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanPolice Report K1 Visa Ghana
Just go there early enough before your visa application. I paid 30 cedis and had it in 4 days. The process is cool and the guys there friendly.
jahk18MaleGhana2014-02-03 00:51:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanGhana Medical Exam - Akai House Clinic
Mine took almost 2 weeks
jahk18MaleGhana2014-02-03 16:41:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCost of medical exam - Ghana
[quote name="Alema_2011" post="6902429" timestamp="1395781668"]

MY FRIEND..ITS NOT BEEN INCREASED...I WAS THERE TODAY AND ITS GH 55O..LATER YOU WILL HAVE SOME VACCINATIONS..I DONT KNOW IF THAT WILL COST U ANOTHER CHARGES BUT THE MAN THERE TOLD ME ITS GH 550..IM GOING THERE TOMORROW TO DO MINE...[/quot







Well said. In my first response I posted the same 550 cedis. Obviously one should always have more than necessary in any transactions. Wish you well

Edited by jahk18, 25 March 2014 - 05:05 PM.











jahk18MaleGhana2014-03-25 17:05:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCost of medical exam - Ghana

it's been increased so please go there with about 700 cedis...just in case


Wow!!! Its barely 6 months when I had mine. I paid 458 cedis for my medicals and likewise a VJ K1 member I met there. I guess it would be a 1000 cedis by close of the year.

jahk18MaleGhana2014-03-19 17:23:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCost of medical exam - Ghana
Nothing more than 550 cedis
jahk18MaleGhana2014-03-17 10:14:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanIs it possible to be unaware of you interview date?

The embassy received the petition on March 7th, The Call in Letter was mailed out March 26th (still haven't received it, will be checking PO Box again this Tuesday) and there's a recent CEAC status update for March 31st?  Is it possible that the March 31st update might be an interview scheduled for next week and we don't know about it?  I emailed the embassy on Tuesday asking this question and this was the response:
 
 
So in response to this email we assumed that we needed both the call in letter and a copy of the embassy email to pick up the appointment package.  In the event that we don't receive a call in letter before Wednesday can she go to the embassy with just the embassy email?  Does the Call In Letter have the interview date on it?  I just want to confirm that there's no interview scheduled for next week or before she's able to pick up the interview package.  I'm actually hoping she has a couple weeks of breathing room to get her medical, police reports & DS-160 complete
before interview.  Thank's everyone for you help, it always greatly appreciated.




U are good to go for your package by submitting the email response from the consulate. Wishing you the very best

jahk18MaleGhana2014-04-04 15:42:00