Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	uscis account?	Actually.. if you get a letter from them with a NO1, you are in the system. Yes, and then after that it is not consistent - a touch just means it has been scanned but it could just show that it has been moved from one desk to another. As has been said, some people go right through to approval and the system shows it is still in initial review, so its not really reliable. By all means check from time to time but don't stress if there is no update shown.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-17 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question 18	Ok, I've seen it now, it's none.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-19 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Planning K1 Filing in Advance	If you check out your local embassy site it should tell you what they will send in Packet 3 (after you get your approval from USCIS). Also, realise you have just joined but if you complete your timeline and profile details as to country of embassy etc it helps for VJ members to give you a more precise response as to what applies in your case. Best of luck with this process..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-19 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Uncommon situation	You have six months to enter the US on the K1 once issued before the K1 expires. You have 90 days from the date of entry to the U.S. on the K1 within which you have to marry.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-20 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved: Kudos to VJ	Congratulations... best for your future	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-20 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has Anyone Waited OVER 5 Months For Their NOA2?	The key difference being, we'll be together. Keeping paperwork, records, even paying fees, I don't really care once she's here.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-17 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has Anyone Waited OVER 5 Months For Their NOA2?	Hi maning, hang in there the best you can. You're dealing with a faceless bureaucracy here. The USCIS has zero accountability. Applications come in, they take your money quickly, then things just sit in boxes until someone can process them (there are detailed descriptions elsewhere on this site). There is no one to hold them to any standard. They have no reason to care, they have no reason to be productive, nor do their managers have reasons to improve their processes (which I suspect is the real productivity killer). They're getting paid well and a great pension regardless of how they work. But, eventually, you will get your NOA2. Edited by Andie, 17 September 2011 - 04:18 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-17 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 relationship requirement	As in all our cases, the burden is to provide PROOF that is convincing that you are truly a couple (in love) and with the intent to remain together after the foreign partners entrance into the US. Whether that love is 1 month old or 10 years old matters little (except that the longer relationship has more tangible evidence if they have visited one another). You could have met in person the day before filing. The only technical requirement is to have met within the 2 years prior to filing, but you need to be able to show that you have genuine intention to remain together as a married couple, with evidence to prove this and evidence of communication to support your genuine relationship. Best of luck with your petition.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-22 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	While Waiting For NOA-2	To fulfil requirements of K1 visa petition, you only need to have met once in the past 2 years. Proof of ongoing relationship for the interview does not necessarily require a visit. So yes, it's up to you.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-22 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this a possible RFE? Opinions please.	If your birth certificate is blank on the back then the front that you have sent will have a blank back - so it is an accurate copy of your birth certificate (both sides) - you don't need to send a blank page as proof of a blank back of your birth certificate. Mine has a serial number on the back so I had a double sided copy printed.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-23 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what service center?	Just a point on the Status... many people have been approved and their status still shows as in "Initial Review". It doesn't seem to be a priority for USCIS to update this, so you can't rely on it as an accurate reflection of what is happening with your petition. Hope you hear something soon.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-23 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to explain visa cancellation on DS-260	Congratulations!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-24 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	almost ready to submit the I-129F....a few more Q's	With the address, yes use the one you are living at as it is the only address you have and you will probably be there initially anyway. The two jobs - can you put one underneath the other and put Start date/till present for both? The packet sounds rather elaborate. You only need to show proof of having met in the past 2 years at the initial petition stage. (e.g. Copies of passport stamps, copy of air tickets and boarding passes especially, photos showing the two of you together). The proof of ongoing relationship occurs during the interview stage. best of luck.. Edited by Andie, 24 September 2011 - 05:58 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-24 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Stolen Passport	IMO I would contact them to let them know - then there wont be any confusion (in theory), about whether the stolen passport has knowingly been used to initiate a petition.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-25 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Different Checklist VJ and USCIS	Not to worry, everyone gets nervous when so much is at stake. You want to check and recheck your petition before mailing it. 2-3 times to make sure you have everything completed and also cross check the different forms to ensure it all matches. Also, once you mail your initial petition, start looking into the next steps (after NOA2, interviews, etc) and past that (AOS). The name of the game here is preparation and knowing ahead of time what you will need because often getting documentation can take days or weeks. Last thing you want is to find out you need that one document that can delay your case by 2-3 weeks. You don't need to rush but you want to be be a couple of steps ahead; this will save time and $$$ on a process that is already lengthy and costly.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-24 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1	Keep busy... be prepared for a bit of a wait for the treasured approval. Keep reading this site so you are kept informed... and Best of Luck !	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-26 02:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Renewed "Intent to Marry Letter" be in typerwritten or in handwriting?	It would much more professional if typed or printed from computer, yes, it is part of the I 129f application.. Good luck From what I have read it is not required for the interview. No, its not a requirement for interview but I have read several times of people using an updated copy at the interview to show their commitment to the ongoing relationship.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-27 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Renewed "Intent to Marry Letter" be in typerwritten or in handwriting?	Hello, a question... the Intent to Marry Letter should be part of the I-129F package right? I did not remember bringing one during my embassy interview... Initially with the I-129F, but good to take it to the interview with updated date as part of proof of ongoing relationship.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-27 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 papers: Photocopy or Original?	blue ink? black is the standard and formal ink. ... just passing on what I have read here from others experience.... and some have had an RFE for black because it looked like a copied signature which they apparently don't like. Frankly, its up to you what you do. seeya Edited by Andie, 28 September 2011 - 02:58 AM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-28 02:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 papers: Photocopy or Original?	Some folks here got an RFE for not sending letters/forms/documents that that doesn't show their original signature. Sorry if that was confusing... originals of certificates are not required... original signature on G-325A and I-129F are required but I don't think they are always RFE'd for that. I have seen threads that have discussed this and I wouldn't send those forms without original signatures in blue ink as there are sometimes problems with black ink looking like a copy.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-27 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 papers: Photocopy or Original?	Originals aren't required at initial petition stage. Originals are required at Interview.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-27 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What happens after NOA2 ?	Read this flow chart to udnerstand the process in details. http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-28 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally	Exciting times! Congratulations and best wishes for your future together! Edited by Andie, 29 September 2011 - 11:09 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-29 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 months on initial review	Alla will file for her citizenship in about 3 weeks and ours still says "initial review" Shhhhhhhhhhh, Don't tell them. hahaha... pretty much sums it up! (the status is unreliable).	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-27 06:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 months on initial review	Many people have been approved without their status ever changing from "Initial Review" ... it is very often not updated so don't stress over it - it is not reliable. Best of luck with the process.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-24 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1: Am I allowed to bring my dog?	that is 2.63 yrs in DOG YEARS! that's a reasonable time for him to find a partner then ... so long as he was prepared to pay all the fees	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-09-29 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	There's no real system in place to facilitate something like that. RFEs aren't really a big deal. Once they receive it back they'll approve you straight away, so it'll only really delay your case a couple of weeks.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-02 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	Thank you that's very helpful .... I also wondered if there is any point in sending the other information earlier or if it is better to wait until receiving the RFE as this could cause a delay? Or whether the other information will never connect with our original I-129F application and get lost somewhere?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-02 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	Does anyone know what happens if you send the I-129F without some supporting documents? They werent put in the envelope but we have been told the application has been sent to Vermont and the check has been banked.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-02 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	Also, I have a 20yr old daughter that turns 21 in August so I am concerned that the process doesn't take too long.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	Thanks, yes I have this list now..... so am working towards having copies of everything ready to go. It is very thorough.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	Nothing else? Did you send payment? Yes, we sent payment. Check has been cleared and we were told it had gone to Vermont.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	We sent the I-129F, G-1145 E Notification Form	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	ok thanks for your help ... we will wait for the RFE. (hopefully not too long)	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-02 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F	We sent the I-129F leaving some information out of the pack. Is there any point in sending the additional information to Texas or on to Vermont where the file is now.... or just wait for the RFE? We just want to do what is going to avoid any delays but wouldn't want to lose the additional supporting documents if it doesn't connect with our original I-129F application which they already have.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-02 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F/K1/NZ Fiance/Docs Not Sent	You don't need the Proof of Relationship at this stage. Just proof that you two have met within the last two years. What qualifies as having seen each other in the last two years as opposed to proof of relationship? Andree	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F/K1/NZ Fiance/Docs Not Sent	You don't need the Proof of Relationship at this stage. Just proof that you two have met within the last two years. What qualifies as having seen each other in the last two years as opposed to proof of relationship? Andree	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-03 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	December Filer receives RFE after sending in 75 pages of documents and supporting evidence	we didn't discover this website until the I-129F and some docs had been sent, and as I notice others have, were misdirected by other websites which didn't give such complete information. The worst of it being that we had all docs available but understood from info we had already received that these weren't required until later in the process. There seem to be many inconsistencies with timing etc but I am now glued to VJ. Did you send your following docs direct to California?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-11 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	December Filer receives RFE after sending in 75 pages of documents and supporting evidence	My initial filing was December 22, 2010. I only send the I129F form, I-134(not required) with supporting evidence, G135A with photos, my birth certificate, copy of passport entries showing travel to the Philippines, copy of my divorce order. Not too many items were missing like letters of intent from both of us, proof of meeting and possibly ongoing relationship items and her husbands death certificate. I highly recommend studying this website concerning your needs and following it exactly. There is a lot of knowledge to be gained here. Experience is everything during this journey and some here have a lot of it. Use that experience, because I did not and it cost me so much in aspirin. I sent the missing documents to the CSC which is reviewing my case. I don't think sending them caused the early review because other December filers have sent me private messages stating their petitions were reviewed and they have received RFEs.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-11 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	December Filer receives RFE after sending in 75 pages of documents and supporting evidence	I have a similar situation having sent documents after having sent the I-129F but the application only went on Mar31 so no response other than the NOA1 so far. Did you sent the additional information (75 pieces) to the Texas lockbox or directly to California?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-04-11 22:04:00