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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos- dated or with post it notes on reverse
I found the best way was to take small white sticky labels, write the information for each photograph on them, and then stick them to the back of the photos. No damage to the photos, and they can't fall off like post-its might. star_smile.gif
macdFemaleScotland2009-08-27 04:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Received K1 Visa....
Yes, I'd have to echo Old Dominion and mayraga's comments about him maxing out the credit cards. Let's face it - it's never a good idea. Have you asked him what he is buying?

If I were you I'd encourage him to go easy there, as he (both of you really) won't want to be burdened with that debt on him first arriving in the States. Unless he has a job lined up already, it could be a while before he is earning enough to start paying it off...
macdFemaleScotland2009-08-28 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Received K1 Visa....
QUOTE (deer @ Aug 28 2009, 02:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow! Congratulations on your fiance getting his visa! I would give anything to be in your position, having just received the visa and only have a two week wait to be reunited with my fiancee. Chill and be thankful and realize what you two have just accomplished.


I have to agree here. We started applying for my K1 6 months ago - I'd love to be in your shoes, to be reunited with my fiancé permanently in just 2 weeks time. 2 weeks is a very short period of time. Everyone on VJ knows what an actual long time is! Lord knows we all have to wait!

I am the one who is moving to the US, and though I am itching to get over there as fast as possible, I'm not sure I will have everything tied up within 2 weeks of getting my visa. Perhaps he doesn't have to hand in his notice at his job, or anything official like that, but maybe he needs time to mentally prepare? And perhaps he is afraid to share that with you in case you take it personally? (which you shouldn't).

Congratulations on having (almost) completed your visa journey! You are luckier than you think good.gif
macdFemaleScotland2009-08-28 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence
QUOTE (jazminpena123 @ Sep 7 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI!!!!

i got a letter requesting evidence from 2 years! but we only have a year and 6 months! i have pictures....do u think that would be a problem if we havent meet 2 years back?


I think they only need evidence of a relationship within the last 2 years. Can anyone back me up on that?

QUOTE (k.loveh @ Sep 7 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jazminpena123 @ Sep 7 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI!!!!

i got a letter requesting evidence from 2 years! but we only have a year and 6 months! i have pictures....do u think that would be a problem if we havent meet 2 years back?



No, no problem. As long as you've met in person 'within' the last 2 years, not that it had to have been 2 years ago. smile.gif I know...it is sometimes confusing. smile.gif Good Luck to you.


oops! sorry k loveh! I didn't see your post there : ) I'm in bed with the flu and not concentrating so well. Looks like I was right though : )
macdFemaleScotland2009-09-07 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - CSC
My fiance and I received our NAO1 in the mail on May 7th and still havent heard anything. Some people just have to wait a long time. I know a girl who did this with her canadian fiance and the whole process took over a year. That's American immigration. The process isnt quick for most.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-22 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's touch mean?
Thanks, now when I call them, do I just call the normal 800 number? And talk to a customer service representative? I was under the impression they only new what I saw when I checked my status online.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-22 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's touch mean?
Hi everyone,

Im sorry, I know this is a beginner's question, but what does "touched" mean and how do I know if my case has been "touched"? It's been 140 days since we've received our NAO1 and Im getting really worried. I havent seen it taking this long for anyone else. I know it's a long time and horrible wait for everyone, but most seem to take around 120 days. I dont know what's going on and I cant call till it's been six months. When I check our status online, it always says, received and pending. Where do I go to see this touched thing? And is there anyway to talk to someone besides a customer service representative at USCIS? THanks everyone! And best of luck to you all. ---Amye
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-22 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresway to talk to someone besides customer service?
Hi,

Ive been waiting for 140 days now for our NAO2 and am wondering if there's a way of talking to anyone at USCIS besides customer service, as dont they only know as much as I do whenever I check my status online?
Thanks---Amye
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-22 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Support - Started Work Mid year
HI,

Im in a similar sort of situation. My fiance and I met in South Africa and I just moved back and got a job in July. After researching it here on this forum more, I decided that it would be best if we got another person to also sponsor my fiance. I make enough money, but havent been working that long and have no assets. I read about people getting turned away from the interview for not having the two years of tax returns (I read it more than once). To be safe, we've decided to get my dad to sponsor him as well as myself. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-02 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - How long do you have to wait for NOA1 notification? Our lawyer told us 6 mts?
I don't understand why you're having problems visiting if you're Irish. Can't most Europeans come with a passport that automatically becomes a tourist visa? I know this is how it has worked for my fiance who is British and a good German friend of mine. It also works for Americans go to Europe like this: Your passport serves as a tourist visa.

Regarding the NAO1: six months is wayyyyyyyyy toooooo long. It should only be a couple weeks. We submitted ours when there was a big mess up at the service center and it still didnt take longer than a month. What have they said is your reason behind getting denied these visas?
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-06 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmilitary expedite question
I would definitely try. I've never encountered this myself, but Ive read on here about others with military orders being expedited very easily. But if youre not going to be sent, it's really not fair to jump ahead of the line. We all have to wait and jumping ahead puts someone else behind. My fiance and I waited 150 days for our NAO2 and that was without any problems occurring along the way.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-14 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE APPROVED TODAY!
Congratulations! So you're over half-way through with this whole process! And you have a lot less to worry about now.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-17 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStaying together while waiting?
It's not a crime to go on vacation for a long time, but it is a violation of your "visa" to stay beyond its expiration date. When traveling abroad on an American visa (I am American and did this in Europe), you are given a 90-day "tourist visa" immediately by just having an American passport. It's not written, your passport automatically works as this sort of visa. But I can tell you, if you over stay that 90 days and they notice when you're leaving the country, that equals big fines. And no more coming into the country for a long time. So if you went to Italy (or you came over here, because I think the Italian passport works the same way for here) your fiance would have to cross the border every couple months to renew his "visa." Though, they can still catch you if they just look a couple stamps back at where you've been and for how long.

Also, I lived for a year in France working illegally and it was not as easy as you seem to think it is. With the European Union, it's a lot harder for Americans to work in Europe, especially if your fiance doesnt speak the language.

If I were you, I would do the above options and be very careful. Definitely cross the border to get the passport stamped out though. If the UK or wherever finds out he's been there for almost a year (which is close to how long this process takes), he wont be allowed back in for a long time and he's facing a heavy fine.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-22 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresengagement story for interview
It's not a matter of us not wanting to get married. We do, and have wanted to way before we thought of the K1 visa. We're just young and poor, so cant afford a wedding and a ring yet. With work, we're also too busy to even plan a wedding. We both agreed a long time ago that we wanted to be together forever. The difference in nationality is just pushing us to make are feelings articulated legally. I was just worried if we didnt have a engagement ring, on one knee story we would get denied the visa at the interview.
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-04 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresengagement story for interview
Hi,

My fiance and I are debating about what story to tell of how we got engaged when he goes to the interview. Here's the truth: We met in South Africa, we dated for a couple months, then we moved in together. We've been apart now since May and in total we were together in SA for about a year. We've known for a while that we wanted to be together for ever, but as we're only 25/26 we wanted to wait to get married. However, when we found out that we would have to get engaged to stay together--me being American and he being British---we decided to apply for the fiance visa. We have every intent to get married when he gets here, but there's never been an actual proposal.

That's the story he wants to tell, but I told him that sounds like a scam. Like we're just getting married so he can be here in the States. I think we should make up a story about him proposing, etc. that sounds like a more traditional (safe) engagement story that will get approved. He doesnt want to lie and thinks our real story is perfectly understandable. I fear the people at the embassy doing the interviews wont accept our real story and we'll be denied. What do y'all think?
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-04 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all UK'rs--interview question
Thank you!
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all UK'rs--interview question
Can anyone---who did their interview at the London embassy---tell me if they asked for the two years of tax returns? Thanks---Amye
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit Of Support for I-134
A letter from my bank, all bank info, letter from work, and lots of pay stubs. But I dont have the tax returns because I just started working in June.

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 10 2007, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chrisandamye @ Nov 10 2007, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 10 2007, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chrisandamye @ Nov 10 2007, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:


The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.



I doubt you'll need your Dad's affidavit but it's good to have available. What evidence of income did you include for yourself?

chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit Of Support for I-134
Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 10 2007, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chrisandamye @ Nov 10 2007, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:


The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit Of Support for I-134
What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:
1. Date account opened;
B. Statement of your employer on business stationery,revealing:
1. Date and nature of employment;
C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
2. Report of commercial rating concern.
D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).
I. Execution of Affidavit.
II. Supporting Evidence.detailedinformation on how to submit this affidavit of support form.
2. Total amount deposited for the past year;
3. Present balance.
2. Salary paid;
3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

Is this "k. Evidence of Support" strictly for Manila embassy?


QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 10 2007, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Read carfuly the financial requirements from the consulate:

QUOTE
k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. Submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included. A completed I-134 Affidavit of
Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfivk1.pdf

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

Poverty line: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresalmost a month and the NVC still hasnt received my NOA2
Hi

This Friday it will be a month since receiving our NAO2, but the NVC still hasnt received it. When I look at the time between these things for others here, it looks like it just takes a couple days. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-17 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswho do I contact after Na02
Hi,

Our stuff has been sent to the NVC, but I want to call after two weeks and ask them what the status is. I really think calling helped push our NAO2 through. Does anyone know the number to call? I dont just call the service center do I? And, I know this sounds stupid, our cases still updated online at this point, that is, after leaving the service center? Im just trying to figure out how to keep track of our case after receiving the NAO2. Thanks--Amye
chrisandamyeFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-03 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinfo pass appointmen on monday
QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ May 20 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK it's Wednesday... how did it go smile.gif


Maurice and MilaMalePeru2009-05-20 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp in form 179
QUOTE (ana milagros @ Nov 11 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im from peru and i need help with the form 179 FORMULARIO OPCIONAL ANY SUGGESTION ARE WELCOME

THANKS crying.gifI do not think we needed it in Lima. We are Maurice and Milagros.


Maurice and MilaMalePeru2009-12-05 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAP + should we believe the news that "USCIS and FBI Release Joint Plan to Eliminate FBI Name Check Backlogs"
Do you have a link to the story/report? I claim ignorance and have not heard of it yet.
Jack and BarbaraMaleBrazil2008-05-16 22:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
QUOTE (doug and leann @ Jul 1 2008, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (waithatter @ Jul 1 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, Fellow VJ members
I am kind of new to this process and confuse. If any of you can help me answer this question I would really apperciate. My question is " how to find out household size (who consider in household) and Income for povertyline? Is there any formula to use to multipy your annual gross income to find out if one meets 125% povertyline income? Please Help!!!

Thank you!!!



Your household size includes you and your spouse, which equals to 2. BUT if you are using a co-sponsor and you live with him/her, one or both of your parents for example, then the household size is you, your spouse, and 1 or both of your parents, which would equal to 3 or 4.

You can find the poverty guidelines here:
http://travel.state....o_1327.html#top


So it includes co-sponsors in the household size? I thought co-sponsors were there to help cover the requirements for the 2 adults (or more if children, ete).

Also, if a couple lives with the parents of one of them, I don't see why the parents wuold be included in the household size, which refers to the petitioner, immigrant, and any other dependents.
Jack and BarbaraMaleBrazil2008-07-01 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUK POLICE CHECK EXPIRY?
On the certificate it will say it is valid for 6 months from the date of issue, however the US Embassy in London considers them valid for 12 months. So you have until December 2011, which should hopefully be plenty of time :)
Miss JessFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-01-26 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcedures for POE

We are bit away from completion but im preparing plans for the flight info and procedures. Basically my wife will fly from Manila to Japan with a 2 hour layover, from Japan to Atlanta with a 5 hour layover, then from Atlanta to final destination in Baltimore. Can someone tell me what the process and or procedure is for each layover when she gets to each airport please. Thank you in advance

 

She would go through customs in Atlanta, read the POE reviews for the atlanta airport

 

http://www.visajourn...php?poe=Atlanta


jenni17FemalePeru2013-06-17 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Abroad Filing I-130 for Husband

 

DCF is out because it is only available in countries that have a USCIS office, and Uganda doesn;t have one.  List here;  http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

that's a bummer... i didn't realize not every country has that option


jenni17FemalePeru2013-06-09 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Abroad Filing I-130 for Husband

jenni17, Thanks so much for your response. I also thought of doing that, but was worried I could get in trouble for "fraud", making it appear I was in the US when I wasn't. Good to know it is an option.

 

Yes, we are planning for my mother to co-sponsor. Do you know if co-sponsored visas are less likely to be approved or just the same?

 

Thanks again!

 

A and P

You should look into filing via DCF though, if you are a resident of Uganda as his spouse you may qualify to file through the embassy directly, which means bi-passing USCIS and faster processing... i'm not familiar with the exact process but the link to the forum is below

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf


Edited by jenni17, 09 June 2013 - 09:15 AM.

jenni17FemalePeru2013-06-09 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Abroad Filing I-130 for Husband

jenni17, Thanks so much for your response. I also thought of doing that, but was worried I could get in trouble for "fraud", making it appear I was in the US when I wasn't. Good to know it is an option.

 

Yes, we are planning for my mother to co-sponsor. Do you know if co-sponsored visas are less likely to be approved or just the same?

 

Thanks again!

 

A and P

 

According to Penguin below it looks like for the spousal visa the co-sponsor shouldn't be a problem, so you should be good!

 

What i did when i filed was in the question asking to specify how you met on the I-129 (i'm not sure about the specifics on the I-130 but i'm assuming there's a similar question on the spousal visa forms) I gave details of meeting and the times that I had gone back to visit and said that I was currently living in Peru with him and that I would be until Feb 2013 at which time I'd move back to the US. That way they understood that at the time of filing my current address was the same as his and they knew when I would be back at my permanent address in the US. In your case you could state that you currently live with him in Uganda and plan to stay there until his visa is issued and he travels to the USA. 


jenni17FemalePeru2013-06-09 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Abroad Filing I-130 for Husband

Hello  everyone!

 

We are new to this site, and love it already.

 

I am an American citizen married to a Ugandan citizen. I have been living here in Uganda with my husband for the past year. We do not have a USCIS office in Uganda, so I will be traveling back to the US to file the petition. I was wondering if it is okay for me to then travel back to Uganda for the rest of the process?

 

Also, because I have been living here on a spousal visa, I am not permitted to work, so I have no income other than my husband's income. We own a business together. Would it be helpful for us to include a business certificate in the documents? I filed taxes for last year because I visited the US and worked for a month, making a total of $1,500U SD give or take. I am worried that they might not accept me as being able to "support" him. I know they like to see 125% over the poverty threshold. The good thing is that we will be living with  my mother when we get to the US, so we won't be paying any bills other than food costs.

 

I am pregnant (1 1/2) months, so we are trying to get all this done in time for my husband to be in the US at the time of birth. This is the reason I want to come back to Uganda once the papers have been filed, so we can experience the pregnancy together, and I don't want to be apart from him anyway. I also think living together as long as possible makes for a good case when reviewing the marriage.

 

Any advice, tips, comments or experiences will be greatly appreciated.

 

Amelia and Phillip

 

 

If the business is not in the USA but is in Uganda it probably won't help you much unless there is a way for you to continue running it from the US. In addition, if you didn't file US taxes on that income there is no way to bring supporting evidence of it to your interview...The business certificate probably won't help unless it shows what money you've made in the past year. It looks to me like you will be needing a co-sponsor, I suggest you check the consulate page for Uganda to verify that they do accept them, because some countries dont, and if so ask your parents if they would be willing to sponsor him.  

 

Also, as a side note, it may not be necessary for you to return to the US to file the petition. I know nothing about the Ugandan mail system but do they have fedex or dhl? I was living in Peru when my fiance and I filed and I sent it via fedex to my parents house and they forwarded it to USCIS. It cost a lot to fedex, but much less than a plane ticket would have. 


jenni17FemalePeru2013-06-09 07:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I ask to reschedule my interview date?

If you decide to change the date do it through the embassy rather than NVC, the embassy in Peru is fairly flexible, I have a friend who did it because she wanted to be able to attend the interview with her fiance but couldn't get time off work on such short notice, she emailed them and they pushed the date out a month for her with no problems. Email them here: limaiv@state.gov


jenni17FemalePeru2014-04-02 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPORT of ENTRY
Does anyone have any experience with the Washington/Dulles POE?? :star:
southernchicFemale02006-05-04 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney needed ?
Well everyone has to make the better judgement that suit themselves...If you know that you are a detailed person...and you are one to read a lot and ask as many questions as needed...and it doesn't have to always be on this site...you are entitled to fee consulations...then you should be able to do it on your own...

People hire lawyers for may reason...
1. To have someone else handle the process
2. Because they may not understand all the procedures...
Also there are many more reasons...

However, not everyone who wishes the file the application may be happy that they meet the income guideline that they may not have the extra expense for a lawyer...

I think in this day and in time...computers are user friendly...books have been written...so it makes it easier for the every day comman person or anyone who feels to do it on their own...that much easier...then in the past when it was almost forbidden to even know what was required...unless you hired a lawyer...and during those times...often families had to pull together for someone to raise money to hire a lawyer...

At the end of the day, us judgement and make the best choice that you feel comfortable with...

For me I prayed on it...and I say well let me just give it a chance and fill the information out myself...I know our feelings are true from the heart....and there's no fraud...and if we shall stumble, now days in life there's always a family member or friend who knows a lawyer that might not mind giving you a hint of advice...especially if you were able to clear most of the stuff on your own...

And I also know that Grad students at Colleges get a kick out of helping, it's their experience...and also you would be working directly with their professor who already has a degree in law...

I mean it's just a thought, there are many roads you can take, however, at the end of the day...if you feel you may need a lawyer, hire one, but seek referrals...we've all heard about being ripped off from an attorney...or just try and do it yourself...

But I must say...working with my love on the application...actually made me feel it brought us closer together...
But there are many ways to do that too...but I guess we were just proud that we could do something as serious together...and count on each other in different ways...He knows I am the more detailed on as far as pulling information...and he is the more advisable one when it comes to seeking options...

Take care!!!

I am interested in peoples opinion on whether a Immigration Attorney is needed, or if used would speed up the process. My Fiance is in Hunan China, and that consulate seems to have very long lead times for interviews. I have been reading the support material on this site and generally understand the process, though this is all new to me.

Is it worth the ~$2500 for a Lawyer to make sure things are correct ? Do they know any tricks to speed things up ?

LarryC


I was going to use an immigration attorney before I did a lot of research and found enough information to convince me NOT to use a lawyer. A couple of reasons convinced me. One, our case wouldn't be 'special'. Two, the fact that I had all the information necessary to do the job and follow up on everthing withing their respective times. I've just called the NVC to see if they've received my K1 Petition. They have and are currently processing it before sending it to the Consulate in Guangzhou.

As far as processing times goes, there is really nothing a lawyer can do because the rules are set in stone. If you have an emergency or you think your case should be expedited for a GOOD reason, there are standard processes to follow. But, where a lawyer would help, is if you truly had a special case and would need to petition the government through the courts to move your case along faster. That can only be done by a good immigration attorney. Otherwise, our case isn't special and I don't anticipate any emergencies, therefore, I will do the work myself and save the cash!

You on the other hand have to decide if you got the time and cash. I guess that is really what it comes to. But, you will still have to hunt for all necessary paperwork, call your bank, get stuff from your employer, etc..., then give these things to your lawyer, at which point he/she would just arrange everything neatly, clarify somethings with you, make copies, and send them off. So the time spent on the lawyers side is negligible, especially when his/her assistant would probably do all the work.

I hope this helps. Good luck!


NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost my job

Hello everyone I had another question.

My last job was sent overseas last year, I worked there for two years before. It took me some time to find a job in my career field with the same pay range. If I send my W2 from last year its going to affect what they see I make in a year. I am concearned about this, andyon have any advice?

Thanks you

Christopher


Christopher- Hey I'm new at this too...but one thing I know the less you stress yourself out...the more it helps...since you will be showing all of the past 3 years don't worry too much, and you can also write a brief statement explaining just what you told us...The day I sent my package off I put it in God's hands...and even if we come across trouble we shall still turn to God for advise and words of wisdom...

Take care!!! All will work out...
NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 and I-134 Question
Well first tell them that December had 31 days in it...So technically it would be 30 days today on the 5th...In either case it will work out...
NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes my fiance have to use his K-1 when he comes?
If you feeling that this is something that needs to be worked out and you are worried about using the K1 Visa right now...then maybe you can go and visit him soon...and then he can come in April...that way you don't have to worry because it's going to just be extra time trying to get a tourist visa now...

Also no one can predict life...and we make this committments not to be taken lightly...and often one party may have messed up something...however, with prayer if it's not life threatening and you all have true faith and love one another it cn be fixed....Time is just for healing...but life is too short....

Take care and remain blessed...In either case you have to make the choice that is comfortable for you...
NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificates at the interview
A copy of the passport should be fine...if for some reason just scan a copy of the birth certificate and email

Good Luck!! Happy Friday
NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow deal with parents who talk guilt?
She needs to stand up to them NOW. You're having issues with their treatment of her already, and you aren't witnessing it first hand. My family has a bully as well(that's what your future father-in-law is), and my SO was shocked at his behavior on his last visit. It will be harder when you're actually physically there watching it happen, and believe you me, it will cause major tension between the 2 of you. Better for her to stand up now than wait for your arrival..if she waits it'll be 'Your just doing this because of HIM.' Voila, you are the bad guy, a crown you may be willing to wear for her benefit, but which could cause issues in the long run.

Sorry to hear about your other half's parents...Indeed it would be appropiate for her to discuss these concerns with her patents firmly. The sooner the better...actually as advice she should make an effort to talk to them before the 2 of you actually get married...because if she waits until later....after you get married...because they will say that is the reason...due to the fact they would like to overlook the real issue at hand...

Take care and remain blessed...It will all work out...

OH AND THINGEE....I NOTICE YOUR QUICK APPROVAL SO FAR ON YOUR TIME LINE...
NkybabyFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-01-05 14:44:00