Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What do you think of this?	Non-refundable contracts are not bulletproof. If the party receiving payment fails to fulfill their side of the deal then you can sue them for the fees to be refunded. How do you prove they didn't do their job? Simple actually... File the I-129f per the guides here (not including all of the extra ####### the Lawyer is asking for). FWIW, as simple "Letter of Intent" is all that's really needed to prove intent to marry. Once you have your NOA-2 in hand you've proved that he didn't do the job you hired him for. You can give the lawyer 2 options, issue your refund or file a complaint with the Bar and sue them for the fees.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-07 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Where can I check if we've been touched?	Dont expect too much, getting "touched" is a rare phenomena!! More than likely you will receive NOA2 without ever being "touched" ! highly unreliable	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-13 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F form about to expire	Hey thanks for the replies... btw I did do a search on this and opinions are conflicting on those... Oh well.. guess we send it with the current form available and hope that as some prior posts have said that you just go with the current form and that if a new one comes up the previous one is also acceptable regardless of timeframe.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-15 03:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F form about to expire	Just noting that the I-129F form is about to expire (02/29/2012) ... does this mean that if the petition/form may not reach USCIS by the expiry date at the end of this month, that it is better to wait until an updated version is released and send the new one? Or is there some allowance for a delay between the two versions? Thanks	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-14 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K, very stupid question	Thanks Andie!! One more question: I am divorced, and have all the documents needed to prove divorce. I still go by my married name, all documents on the I-129F are under my married name. Do I need to provide a copy of my marriage certificate as well, even though I don't go by my maiden name? thanks in advance! You have to show legal proof of name change, so as well as a copy of your Final Divorce Decree, you include a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of your marriage licence - these two show how your name was legally changed by marriage.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-18 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K, very stupid question	Thanks all Like I said, it was a stupid night. lol better to be safe than sorry	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-18 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Denied ----Refiling	No need to say anything. Refile and attach proof of meeting this time. You should file correct information. Why on earth would you intentionally repeat an error? Refile the petition This would explain the "I somehow failed to prove that" question and would be a critical part of your plan to change. More important than the name spelling even. I'm confused ! Question 11 on the I-129F asks if you have previously filed... so how do you "not say anything" (avoid answering this question) and yet avoid making errors?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-20 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Please Help !! Uncertainity !! K1 VISA	Great News !! Congratulations	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-23 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa Approved!	All the best - Congratulations	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-23 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sending 129f package	Its often recommended that you just punch the two holes in the top of the papers, hold them together with an ecco clip - no plastic sleeves. They often switch things around to suit their individual method of checking the information and forms off, and by using this method they can do that without any unnecessary folders etc in the way. It keeps things simple. Don't forget to keep a copy of the whole petition so you know exactly what you sent and in case you need to refer to anything along the way.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-24 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sending forgotten information from Cover Letter	My fiancee and I spent ages photocopying copies of the evidence we were sending and had it all written out in the cover letter. However, after a few days of waiting, my fiance has realised I had not included the boarding passes we had photocopied, even though they were mentioned in the cover letter. What should we do? Simply wait for the RFE (if it comes) or sent it asap? We have sent copies of immigration stamps from the UK and US, the e-tickets from all visits and other trips we made, photos and receipts from trips. Sounds like you supplied some good evidence. I wouldn't worry about sending the boarding passes ... It's highly unlikely they will ever match it up to your petition. All the best with your journey.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-25 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	declaration of how we met in person within the last 2 years	Cool guys thanks my proof i have is airline tickets, inteniary, letters, pictures and emails . I hope its enough. Hmm dont want to sound like an idiot but, what does noa1 mean? - Copy of passport stamps and passport bio page from whichever one travelled - Copy of boarding passes (shows you actually boarded the flights on those dates) are best evidence for proof of having met within 2 years prior to petition being sent. - copies of photos together with details of date, location are good secondary evidence best of luck	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-24 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	129 QUESTION 3	If you follow the K1 Guide and K1 Flowchart (see Guides on blue line top of this page) and refer to the Example Forms (just below Guides) ... it will make your life a lot easier.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-27 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	proof of meeting passport copies	Copy all the pages of your passport and send them in, just in case. We got an RFE asking for all the pages, even though it's not supposed to be a requirement but the USCIS is pretty random. Send in copies of all your evidence, but the original, signed I-129f and g-325as, of which you should keep copies. Yes signed originals of forms, copies of evidence - Only supposed to be Stamps and bio pages for the USC passport, but yes probably safer to send all - (who needs an RFE) Edited by Andie, 25 February 2012 - 02:37 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-25 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE	They may or may not update the status from hereon, but it is a little early to expect an update. Just give them a bit of time to receive and work on your file. And don't let anyone make you feel guilty for stressing - in most cases its the natural reaction. Try and keep busy with planning for the next steps as others have suggested - give it a few weeks. Best wishes	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-29 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Helppp . the second letter of intent of marry when the NOA2 is received goes to???	The second letter of intent is sort of folklore (for Manila anyway) as it is not part of the required documents from the embassy, if they wanted one it would be on their required list, yet people on here keep stating to do them. The applicant for the K-1 visa signed the DS-156K that has the intent statement on it. Letters themselves are not required unless they are requested by the embassy (on their checklist). The impression I have is that people like to use a second letter of intent as part of their 'proof of ongoing relationship' evidence.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-01 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - Circumstances of Meeting	wow, it's very nice of you! One more question for you, refer to your explanation, do you think if they need an Explanation of the first meeting, they would mention in the RFE letter? or not necessarily? Cause, I haven't seen the RFE letter but my fiance said they asked for some evidence showing that the fiancee (me) was in the second country we met in! Does it make sense to you? You still think we should send the explanation of how we met first time? I agree with Skiptex, I think you need to see a copy of the RFE. Personally I would cover both things, the 'how you met' and the evidence (passport stamps etc). If it avoids confusion it would be safer to do that and quicker in the long run. But it would be best if you can get a copy of, or get the exact wording so you know specifically what they are asking before you reply. Sounds like what you have provided doesn't prove you were in the same place at the same time and they need evidence of that fact but without seeing the RFE you cant be sure.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-20 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - Circumstances of Meeting	Thank you so much for your helpful information. Yes, we are going to send them our passport stamps tomorrow and I really hope to get the approval soon! That 2 weeks that you mentioned, is the NOA2 or RFE acceptance? By the way, how could I use the Ticker Factory charts or how could I put my timeline as a signature? Thank you AGAIN! In view of the fact you have had an RFE I think it would be wise to send an explanation of how you first met as well as the explanation of your meeting within the last 2 years. Question 18 asks if you have met within the last 2 years and then goes on to ask how you first met. If you do both these in an explanation letter labelled *Question 18* attachment, then you have it covered and as proof of your meeting supply the copy of passport stamps, if possible copies of boarding passes, receipts (or maybe copy of credit card a/c showing payment and location and date of charges. Photos are considered secondary evidence, but if you have another good example, no harm in attaching it.) The two weeks is a rough estimate... but if they are happy with your response, then it will be an NOA2 approval. Recently there was one approved in 5 days, but sometimes they can take a lot longer. 2 weeks is not uncommon. Hope it all works for you..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-20 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - Circumstances of Meeting	We have received the RFE 4 days ago and I"M SO WORRIED about it. my fiance has sent them pictures before but not they asked for more evidence which we are going to send our passport stamps. My concern is if this is a big issue and will the take us to the first step and make the process longer? Or this is normal? Looking forward to hear from you! It is still not clear whether they want Circumstances of meeting (how you met - such as via dating website, through a mutual friend, while travelling etc) or proof of having met in previous 2 years. I would write a statement of how you met, then provide the additional proof of meeting within the previous 2 years. Copies of Passport stamps, boarding passes and any ATM or other receipts for payments made while together during those dates are best evidence - any additional proof you have to support your having met in the 2years. If you send this back to them, it can take as little as 2 weeks to get a reply. Edited by Andie, 19 February 2012 - 02:45 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-02-19 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	touches	While you can get through the whole process without your status leaving 'Initial Review'... it seems impossible to stop checking it constantly...	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-02 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 vs Green Card application	PS: Some of my fiance's colleagues told my fiance a few months ago I was not allowed to come visit to the US while the fiance visa process was pending. I didn't believe them and prefer to trust stories from several members on VJ (as well as making some research on VJ because that was a common question). I came last december and had no problem. VJ is better than colleagues. No it's not impossible to travel to the US while the you have a fiance visa in process, but you still need to show very strong ties to your own country.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-02 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Emigrating Airline deals??	This has been one of my hobbies during our K-1 wait time (marinade time???). But, yesterday, I found one of the best deals for 2 weeks in advance including insurance to change the flight from AeroMexico. Look at EVERY site--Orbitz, TripAdvisor, LonelyPlanet, Expedia, individual airlines, and check each potential Point Of Entry, too. Yes... ** these sites are all good.. just compare prices and check the rules. ** Also if a return fare is cheaper you can use that and throw away the second half. ** Visa in hand before booking	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-15 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F evidence and documents	Sounds like you have best evidence... i.e. copies of passport stamps, boarding passes, (primary evidence) a few photos together (secondary evidence). Itineraries and tickets back that up, though boarding passes prove you actually boarded the flights. Proof of ongoing relationship is required at interview stage and that is anything between the times you met and the interview. This can be in the form of receipts, evidence of communication (chat logs), birthday cards/letters etc. Sometimes people include an updated letter of intent also.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-19 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting K-1 process	Keep boarding passes as they prove you actually boarded the flights, photos of the two of you together (secondary evidence).	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-25 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	HERE WE GO AGAIN!	Some few months ago we were about to apply but sadly couldnt.Now weve sorted our selves out and would be sending our stuff by mail tommorrow. what i want to know is apart from call records,passport stamps and pictures,is there anything else we should add to the packet,cos thats all we have for now we hardly snail mail we do however have a ton of skype and yahoo records.i guess thats about it we are trying to apply for a K1 visa any information would be gladly appreciated!! Apart from the required list of forms etc in the guides, if you are talking about evidence, you could also add copies of boarding passes for whoever travelled so you could be together, copies of receipts or atm receipts at that location. Edited by Andie, 26 March 2012 - 03:37 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-26 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Frustrated with USCIS	Well I finally got to speak to a Tier 2 ISO who was actually quite helpful. She informed me that our I-129F has been approved by USCIS and forwarded to the NVC. Finally progress!!!! Thanks to all for your input, it is greatly appreciated. Great! .. that is what I was hoping for on your behalf .. Congratulations !	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-28 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Frustrated with USCIS	Thanks for the follow-up info on how to speak with a Tier 2 person. I just got this sinking feeling that they have screwed something else up again like on the first RFE. I will follow you suggestion and see if I can gain any understanding of what they are trying to send me. Well we could guess at what they are trying to send you and it could be good news but to avoid going round in circles I think it would be best to get some accurate info from someone who can tell you so you don't lose any more time. Best of luck..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-27 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Frustrated with USCIS	No, it was more like a Tier 0 person at the USCIS number above. Am I reading the notice wrong? It almost seems to be referring to delivery of a Green Card or other document. Since they sent the wrong RFE last time I never know what to expect from these people. How do you contact a Tier 2 person at CSC? Last time, the only way I got to them was by being referred and transferred over from USCIS. Have a look at this .... You need to talk to someone who will give you some answers. http://www.visajourn...-calling-uscis/ as you've noticed the Tier one's have no information to offer.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-27 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Frustrated with USCIS	Do you know if you talked to a Tier 2 person at CSC?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-27 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE	[quote name='Jay-Kay' timestamp='1333263963' post='5263521'] You do not have to change your plans and go the spousal visa route instead. Your fiance simply needs to withdraw the petition, visit you, then file a new I-129F petition using the current visit as your proof of meeting in the last 2 years prior to filing. It does not matter how long you have known each other for the I-129F petition. One of the main requirements is having met in person, face-to-face within the 2 years prior to filing. quote] Easiest option It doesn't matter what else has happened prior to your petition at this point - you need to have met within the 2 years prior to petitioning.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-04-01 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Checklist - initial petition, am I missing anything?	Right guys so been doing lots and lots of research and I've come to the conclusion, we don't need an attorney to do this for us! Is this good for the initial petition? Cover letter, signed by my US fiance, 2 letters from both of us declaring our intent to marry within the 90 days 2 US-specification photographs from both of us, signed and dated on the back I-129f 2 biographical data forms from both of us the e-confirmation receipt form all our collected evidence, boarding cards, passport stamps, receipts, photos etc the fee 340 dollars How does that sound, am I missing anything ? Thanks! Claire Declaration of how you met in person ? Edited by Andie, 03 April 2012 - 03:34 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-04-03 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Thanks ! NOA2	Best wishes	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-04-04 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Aging out K-2	It also needs to be clarified that it is the arrival in the US by using the K-2 visa. The OP indicates the son is already in the US as a student, that does not count. Nor would it ocunt if the fiancee were from a VWP programcountry and her son just entered to "visit" The child MUST enter on a visa allowing adjustment to permanent resident. The son, now in the US, will have to leave the US, go to the visa interview, get the K-2 visa and return to the US using the K-2 visa for entry BEFORE he turns 21. From the initial post it appears that has already been clarified.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-05 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Aging out K-2	ote name='Rich and Lenochka' timestamp='1330901233' post='5199333'] Hi everyone, I am the petitioner for my Ukrainian fiancee as well as her 20 year old son; her son is a student at USC (Los Angeles) and will turn 21 on August 12th. I submitted my petition for K-1/K-2 on January 23 (NOA-1 dated January 25). Admittedly, the chance of an interview in Kiev happening before August 12th is slim (but maybe not impossible). I have heard it both ways on the "age out" question for my fiancee's son. If the interview is before August 12th and the visa(s) is/are granted, then will he be denied based on the fact that his AOS will not be processed before he turns 21? Or will he get in under the wire, and the AOS processing may occur after he turns 21? Does anyone out there have any recent experience or knowledge about this? Thanks for your help. Rich [/quote] Basically it is the arrival into the US before turning 21, no longer the AOS being processed that is the determining date that will allow the K2 result. So long as he is in the US before turning 21 you are ok. Edited by Andie, 05 March 2012 - 03:32 AM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-03-05 03:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa fee changing?	. Edited by Andie, 11 April 2012 - 05:10 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-04-11 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Wife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled	This is not true. My fiancee (now wife) haven't being asked even one question!!! ... lucky !! and the B1/B2 situation ...yes it does occur if they consider you have had more than your "typical" VWP usage. If you get the wrong guy on the day, you go through to secondary and its no picnic. Just because it hasn't happened in your situation doesn't mean it DOESN'T HAPPEN. There doesn't have to have been anything wrong with your arrival/visa/circumstances... it can be for .......(whatever) reason. Don't assume your case is the rule... there are always exceptions to the so called rule. It may well be that in this situation it was a language/communication issue...(husband/fiance? whatever) why is it that when something goes wrong people assume it is dodgy? Be fair... the OP and his fiancee are hurting right now and need some positive input. so... to the OP.. if you have anything else helpful to add... now is the time. Edited by Andie, 26 April 2012 - 08:44 AM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-04-26 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can K1 beneficiary wait out the time in the states?	. Edited by Andie, 03 May 2012 - 04:04 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-05-03 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sent wrong check with K1	Some people here on VJ are confused about the Visa Processing Fee being changed, It's $240.00 now for K1 , BUT the filing fee for the I-129F is still $340.00 I think that caused alot of confusion and I have seen many ppl getting RFE's for the wrong check amount. Good Luck To You Edited by Andie, 17 May 2012 - 04:35 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-05-17 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Appeal	We went through a similar thing and after nearly 6 mths were ultimately denied. We had left out some documents. When we discovered that they hadn't gone in the envelope we sent them with a copy of the NOA1 we received. The remaining documents never connected with our original petition. We were going to appeal, but ultimately decided not to. It is quicker and cheaper to start again. I know what you are going through... it is heartbreaking. All the very best with your new petition and hopefully it will be approved in a reasonable time.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-06-01 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visit the USA while applying for K1 or CR-1?	Please see the link in my signature for a thread about this very topic. Yes, you can visit. Bring proof of ties to your home country, though, in case it's believed that you're attempting to immigrate early. Ties include things like a letter from an employer, letter from school, rental/lease agreement, return ticket, etc. As always, it's up to the border patrol officer whether or not you're allowed into the US - but keep in mind, if you're denied, it has no impact on your visa application.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2012-06-05 16:54:00