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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved after 20 days from NOA1 :) What to do next?
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-04-01 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnoa1 in hand
QUOTE (dwaeeb @ May 23 2009, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all
i got my noa1 on 19 march for my petition for fiance 129f
i have not get any thing from immigration yet
anybody knows how the processing time till i get my noa2
i have been waited from 19 march untill now
as i was told that i should have a new receipt number for my pitition ....is that right???



I could take a few months before you get your NOA2...until your case 6 months at USCIS, there's nothing you can do except wait. If you fill in your timelines, you will get an estimate of when your should be adjucated (NOA2). Don't forget, it's only an estimate. You can also look at the USCIS website, create a profile, add your case number to it and everytime USCIS updates or touches your case, you will receive an email notification.

go to https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/index.jsp

P.S.: PLEASE, fill in your timeline.

;-)

QUOTE (dwaeeb @ May 23 2009, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all
i got my noa1 on 19 march for my petition for fiance 129f
i have not get any thing from immigration yet
anybody knows how the processing time till i get my noa2
i have been waited from 19 march untill now
as i was told that i should have a new receipt number for my pitition ....is that right???



Also, your petition number is on your NOA-1.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-23 06:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat the Immigration Lawyer told me...
QUOTE (itzallgood @ May 23 2009, 02:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She strongly advises American men clients to get a Pre-Nup (before marrying foreign woman), which includes language for a "waiver of Binding Affidavit of Support," in case of a divorce. Would this prevent a sham scam marriage? What does she mean by this?? huh.gif



Once the couple gets married they will by law share all assets that belong to either one of the parties. A pre-nup can prevent that. A lot of couples in the U.S. take that path. It would not prevent a sham scam marriage, however if one of the parties is planing on scaming the other, the pre-nup can protect the U.S. citizen with his/hers previously owned assets in case of a divorce (not having to split their values 50/50). That's all. But a pre-nup can be drawn anyway the parties involved request it to be drawn.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-23 02:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp me with IRS transcripts of tax returns
QUOTE (selma&elvir @ Sep 5 2009, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ Sep 5 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (selma&elvir @ Sep 5 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If some one, PLEASE, can tell me informations about REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT OF TAX RETURN , can i get also the W-2s from IRS by the mail using form 4506-T or i should use only 4506 form and pay the fee?



If you call 1-800-829-1040, they will mail you the tax transcripts for free...

Link: http://www.irs.gov/n...=105370,00.html

No, you won't get the W-2s back, however the Tax Transcript itself has all the info from the W2 and it is an official document for USCIS.

Joe.



THANKS A LOT


You're welcome....Anytime.... good.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-09-05 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp me with IRS transcripts of tax returns
QUOTE (selma&elvir @ Sep 5 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If some one, PLEASE, can tell me informations about REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT OF TAX RETURN , can i get also the W-2s from IRS by the mail using form 4506-T or i should use only 4506 form and pay the fee?



If you call 1-800-829-1040, they will mail you the tax transcripts for free...

Link: http://www.irs.gov/n...=105370,00.html

No, you won't get the W-2s back, however the Tax Transcript itself has all the info from the W2 and it is an official document for USCIS.

Joe.

P.s.: I ordered mine via phone for the years 2006 through 2008 and got them in the mail in about 1 week.

Edited by Joe & Nadya, 05 September 2009 - 04:50 PM.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-09-05 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny way to get medical exam in Edmonton, or must wife go to Calgary

For those who remember my previous question regarding getting married on B2, YES, we did it. IT is legal and doesn't violate any visa rules as long as status adjustment is made outside US. My wife returned to Canada and we are filling docs for CR-1. Does anybody knows if there's any appointed doctor in Edmonton to do medical exam ? Recent experience ? Did anyone had skin test? I know it takes few days to develop, how did you get results ? Will appreciate any info. Thank you !!!!


confused a little.. :bonk: is your wife from Canada or Ukraine?
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2010-01-11 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC - delays.
QUOTE (jande @ Jan 21 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Jan 21 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jande @ Jan 21 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Jan 21 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I doubt it, as why would it only affect VSC and not CSC?


CSC did not have any new NOA2 approved yesterday either based on Igors list. This was why I was curious as this is abnormal for CSC lately. VSC we know it is normal - ha.


I meant with weekly approvals. Unless people were watching the inaugeration on tv. I doubt it would affect it though.


Yeah, I agree. It shouldn't have an impact, but was just curious as we have not seen a transistion for 8 years and how this would affect the agencies, if at all. I hope we see a flood of new noa2 approvals the next couple of weeks from vsc...no more excuses...holidays are done, inaugration is done...time to get back to work!



Your words to God's Ears
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-01-21 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs It late?
According the timeline, August/September filers get approvals right now.. Who knows? Maybe you will be luckier?!? wink.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-02 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath of Fiancee
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Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-05 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 to interview
hi guys! We were approved not so long ago, but we don't know if our case reached NCV or not. How do we find out about it? And when our case will leave the NVC? Thank you!
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-12 05:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 NOA2 - Beneficiary Number
COOL !!!!!!! thanks for the prompt reply !!!!!! good.gif I really appreciate it.. biggrin.gif

Joe headbonk.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-14 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 NOA2 - Beneficiary Number
Good evening everyone out there, I hope all of you are having a gorgeous and esplendid Valentine's day.. !!!!!

Here's the pitch... Just out of curiosity.... does anyone knows what the Beneficiary Number means on a NOA2 ? meaning, is it a number I can track a case on any of the governmental agencies ? I know that each part of this journey has its own tracking numbers (I.e.: USCIS, NVC, Embassy, etc, etc). But I was just wondering about this particular number and if it means anything to us mortals.... wow.gif;-)

Thanks in advance.

Joe headbonk.gif .
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-14 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship?
Pictures and ticket stubs are good enough.... I had the same problem and got approved.

Good luck biggrin.gif

Joe headbonk.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-14 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNAO1 AND NAO2
as soon as Embassy in Manila gets the packet from NVC with case #, they will send to your fiance packet 3 with instructions and list documents. Make sure that all documents your fiance has or will be to interview date, call them and schedule. As for us, our case is still at NVC but we are gathering all necessary documents for interview right now because it takes time too but we don't want to wait too long because we spend much time at NVC.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 05:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNAO1 AND NAO2
QUOTE (n_deep_jen @ Feb 23 2009, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am new and i have many questions to ask.I need all your advice.Last Oct.10,2008,our lawyer sent the I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) at the Vermont service center received it last Oct.17,2008.I am wondering what is NAO1 and NAO2,our lawyer gave us the receipt number so i can check the status of my visa.Upon my second check,it says there that they have approved the I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)last feb.13,2009 and said,they sent it already.Now,i am wondering coz i still dont have it yet.As of now,im still waiting.I wanna know also about the NAO1,if i got the receipt number,is this the NAO1?what is NAO2?is this the approval of the I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)?An advice will be appreciated..thank you...if you wanna reply,just send it to my email add..n_deep_jen@yahoo.com...last thing,can i call the manila embassy to get an early schedule for the interview even if i didint receive any mails yet from the embassy??


NOA1 - Act of Notice where USCIS sends your case # and you can check it on USCIS's site. USCIS tells you that they have got your case and will be reviewed

NOA2 - Act of Notice that your case was reviewed and sent to NVC.

Then you have to get a letter notification from NVC where NVC will tell you that they are going to send your case to Embassy where interview will be and also you can see another case # for consulate.

All these acts will be sent to your lawyer. We got only copies of NOA2 and letter from NVC on hand. If you didn't hire a lawyer all originals would be sent to your mail address.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
you didn't understand.. I answered JPmirage's question "YES" but it's better to find a translator. That's all. You upside down all thread.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 23 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The OP's question was pertaining to the original filing of the petition in which USCIS clearly states their policy.

However, pushbrk is right in that when the time comes it's important that THIS OP understands that dealing with GUZ is going to be an uphill battle. There will be added requirements as well as added scrutiny at the interview stage for sure. It's best to prepare yourself as early as possible when dealing with a high fraud Embassy.

Joe & Nadya, because you decided to use a translator for your own petition does not mean that the answer to the OP's question is 'yes' like you stated. A translator does not need to be certified for uscis purposes. It's really that simple. Anyone else coming in here is going to look at these threads for answers to their own questions and it's imporant that accurate information is posted for that reason. We are dealing with people's lives here.


I didn't decide anything.. why I said "yes" that because we had problems in past in Ukraine with translations. That's all. I couldn't be translator even I have a translation certificate.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 23 2009, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ Feb 23 2009, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 23 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ Feb 23 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JPmirage @ Feb 23 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, first time posting here. This forum really has helped me alot in the K-1 Process. Right now, I'm about ready to submit my I195F package but I do have a question. I need to tranlate my fiancee's divorce certificate into english. I'm just wondering since I am proficent in both languages myself, do I still have to find someone else to do the translation?



yes, it's better to find other translator because you are interested person in your case.

incorrect. there is nothing that i've seen on vj that supports that statement of yours. if you have a source that you can cite, please do so.

from the instructions of the i-129f:

Translations. Any document containing foreign language submitted to the Service shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.
http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf

for the op, here is a thread that concerns this very same topic:
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=174485


as for me, I know English too but I used translator's services for translation of my documents in Ukraine, but I could do it myself. How I was said that it would be better if someone makes this translations instead of you. And of course a translator has to have a license or certificate. That's all.

no0pb.gif you didn't read the link kim posted, did you? headbonk.gif


I did tongue.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 23 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ Feb 23 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JPmirage @ Feb 23 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, first time posting here. This forum really has helped me alot in the K-1 Process. Right now, I'm about ready to submit my I195F package but I do have a question. I need to tranlate my fiancee's divorce certificate into english. I'm just wondering since I am proficent in both languages myself, do I still have to find someone else to do the translation?



yes, it's better to find other translator because you are interested person in your case.

incorrect. there is nothing that i've seen on vj that supports that statement of yours. if you have a source that you can cite, please do so.

from the instructions of the i-129f:

Translations. Any document containing foreign language submitted to the Service shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.
http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf

for the op, here is a thread that concerns this very same topic:
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=174485


as for me, I know English too but I used translator's services for translation of my documents in Ukraine, but I could do it myself. How I was said that it would be better if someone makes this translations instead of you. And of course a translator has to have a license or certificate. That's all.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
QUOTE (JPmirage @ Feb 23 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, first time posting here. This forum really has helped me alot in the K-1 Process. Right now, I'm about ready to submit my I195F package but I do have a question. I need to tranlate my fiancee's divorce certificate into english. I'm just wondering since I am proficent in both languages myself, do I still have to find someone else to do the translation?



yes, it's better to find other translator because you are interested person in your case.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranlator
QUOTE (JPmirage @ Feb 23 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, first time posting here. This forum really has helped me alot in the K-1 Process. Right now, I'm about ready to submit my I195F package but I do have a question. I need to tranlate my fiancee's divorce certificate into english. I'm just wondering since I am proficent in both languages myself, do I still have to find someone else to do the translation?



yes, it's better to find other translator because you are interested person in your case.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-02-23 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa silly question please help
QUOTE (r0yalflush @ Mar 7 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ Mar 7 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (r0yalflush @ Mar 7 2009, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just cancelled my son's Consular Repoart of Birth Abroad appointment and going to make another one ,which is 2 weeks sooner. I have a question, On the application that i am filling out, it asks for Child's surname, Child's Given name, then Applicant's DOB. I know Applicant's DOB is for me because i am filling out the form. But i think it's meant for my son's DOB and not mine right???



I had to fill out a form for my son as well, are you specifically talking about the DS-2029 form ? If so, which box are you actually referring to ?

Thanks..

Joe. headbonk.gif



its not that form, it's a form to book an appointment for the baby on the US consulate's website


Ahhhh...I didn't know there was such thing....It was a different Embassy for me. I was lucky then, all I had to do was call the Embassy while I was in Kiev after my son was born, and they told me to go there the very next day with his pics for the passport...the whole thing was done in less than an hour...

Sorry I couldn't be of more help to your question..:-(((

I am sure some other VJ member here can and will assist you..

Good luck !!!!

Joe headbonk.gif

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-03-07 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa silly question please help
QUOTE (r0yalflush @ Mar 7 2009, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just cancelled my son's Consular Repoart of Birth Abroad appointment and going to make another one ,which is 2 weeks sooner. I have a question, On the application that i am filling out, it asks for Child's surname, Child's Given name, then Applicant's DOB. I know Applicant's DOB is for me because i am filling out the form. But i think it's meant for my son's DOB and not mine right???



I had to fill out a form for my son as well, are you specifically talking about the DS-2029 form ? If so, which box are you actually referring to ?

Thanks..

Joe. headbonk.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-03-07 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing thru NVC
QUOTE (Jimfxdl @ Mar 19 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone! Our K-1 petition was approved on march 4th...and moved to NVC. I called the NVC on the 17th and spoke to someone there who told me that our petition was going thru "additional processing". Is that the same as "administrative processing"? Or...is this the normal processing procedure? I have heard of petitions being stuck in AP for days...and I'm just wondering if there is a difference between the two, or if I have anything to worry about.
Does anyone know about this?
Thanks for your time!!
Jim and Tran



Hi!

yes, it's not pleasant... sad.gif we are stuck in AP too.. I am sending you the thread.. you are welcome! Here you will find out more useful info and warm company wink.gif

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=165644

Edited by Joe & Nadya, 19 March 2009 - 09:50 AM.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-03-19 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 cancelation
QUOTE (abbynorm2 @ Apr 7 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey VJers,
Got a friend that I have been helping through the process who is now at the NVC stage, but has decided to call it quits with his Fiancee. He has asked me to find out how to cancel his petition. last I heard, his case was stuck at NVC for AP. Thanks for your replies.



WHY to cancel??? sad.gif Maybe this topic will help your friend somehow! We were stuck too in AP and only yesterday we got out this hell wink.gif

http://www.visajourn...h...644&st=1335

check this site.

Good luck to you and your friend!
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-04-07 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFED UP!!!!!!
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Apr 18 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lil mama @ Apr 18 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So back in December we received a RFE...we sent pictures back for proof of meeting prior to the 2yrs before filing.... my fiancee sent it by USPS due to a lack of 13 cents for postage it got mailed back to him but WELL after the cutoff date for the initial RFE....he then received an "ABANDONED" case letter explaining the application had been abandoned and now closed

We called and tried to speak with someone to explain what had happened and got no info other than now we would have to come up with $575 to reopen our file and IF they approved it (just to reopen) then it would have to fall under some guidelines etc...Well we sent in the money and the file was reopened now the initial evidence asked for back in December we had sent in (pictures) we asked for again 1 MONTH ago....we have not heard or have they notified us that they received the RFE evidence .....but we have confirmation of them receiving via courier..... the cut off date was April 16th to send in the pictures!

I am due in 6 days...our baby was conceived in July...we sent in the I129 in October....do you think we met prior to the 2 yrs of filing?!!!!!LOL.....do the math are the USCIS people that dumb?....and I sent in a copy of my I94 which is a hard copy out of my passport dated Aug 08, which is primary evidence over some pictures!!!!!!!!

Anyways im getting really fed up with this...and you get NO WHERE calling into the USCIS.... just some stupid operator that knows nothing!!!!!

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Undeniable rule of life #12 "Whenever sending anything for any reason to any government office (even the dog catcher) use certified mail and go inside and pay the postage and receive a return receipt when it is delivered."

Now, I am sorry for your, um, misfortune, but your fiance shot himself squarely in the foot by not sending adequate proof, then reloaded and fired into the other foot by not using correct postage and certified mail, then shot himself in the left kneecap by not following up (or having a means to follow up) on delivery, BUT he did save 13 cents. I agree completely that the USCIS can be more useless than a brick to talk to, all the more reason to cover your *** when you send them something. Hopefully he will cease fire before he can't walk anymore.

In this case, boiled down to the essentials, the USPS did what they should and normally do, return a package with insufficient postage and USCIS did what they should and normally do, close a case with no response to an RFE. The fault lies squarely on your USC fiance.

I wish you luck in straightening this out, hopefully paying $575 to re-open the case will get it done most quickly. And you can be together soon after the baby is born. Good luck


Darn it ..twice on the foot, that's gotta hurt?!!?! that's cold, however Gary is right
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-04-18 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm so in love with my girl in the Ukraine
Don't forget to fill in your timeline...good luck. good.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-04-18 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis waiting time is killing me ! ! !
QUOTE (Sean/Yan @ Apr 9 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know every case is different, but when I see some people getting NAO2 in as little as 45 days and others as long as 190 days for K-1 I am sitting on pins chewing my fingernails.

What do you do to help pass the time. Almost everyone here is on a different time zone from their loved one, so taking the time to chat and talk on the phone needs to be scheduled.

I am a little lucky that I have been very busy at work (almost 14 hour days). I should get back to studying my chinese, but when I listen to my MP3 lessons it makes me homesick for her even more.


We have been waiting for our NOA2 almost 5 months, but one made us happy that this process had started wink.gif

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-04-09 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim new...
QUOTE (patience1124 @ May 22 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone...well im just new in this site...and wow im so impress!
Well heres my question and im so confussed at the moment...I hope somebody could give me advice on this...
In processing K1, doing it with a lawyer is better or just doing it by urself....

well hope to hear from u guys...thanx,i would gladly appreciate it!



Unfortunately I hired a lawyer before I found this site and by then all the paperwork had already been sent to USCIS. Bottom line is, I would NEVER hire a lawyer and never will when it comes to immigration. I have learned more here and so many of my questions were answered through this site, than my so-called lawyer would have known or answered with such speed. For the next step of our journey (AOS, EAD and AP) I will ONLY use the forums on this site, never again a useless immigration attorney that charges thousands to fill out paperwork that I could do it myself (after all, the documentation has to be provided by me anyway). ;-)

That's my 2 cents, but the decision is up to you.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-22 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshould we re-apply for k1?
QUOTE (maria&bill @ May 23 2009, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a question:
We will hit the 6 months of waiting in June and there is no NOA2, no touches and no RFEs so far. When we first have started with the application for K1, we did not know about this forum and we had no idea about the timelines and the importance of the presentation of the I129F. Now we know that we have made few misatakes: we have sent a copy of the G325-a and it had to be the original; and we have not sent the famous fiancee letters of intent. It seems like even a tiny mistake can send the case to the end of the waitlist. Would it be better to cancel the case and re-apply? It seems to me that USCIS approves the "perfect" papers very fast.



On top of contacting your congressman or senator, once you reach the 6 months waiting time, you can call USCIS and have them expediting your case. Just a thought.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-23 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ May 25 2009, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just scanned the tax code-length tome Gary wrote laughing.gif , and just wanted to add that the embassy looked at none of the extra stuff we took along. Vika had a huge volume of "proof", etc., but they consular officer didn't need it. I wouldn't worry too much at this point about the proof, especially if you are going to the interview. Best of luck!



WOW....such an honor...Thanks Gary..... It's fishing time for me, that's for sure... Once we get back, I'm sure Yan will have a ball going to the pond with me to catch a couple of bass :-D..


Guys, just an FYI....None of the U.S. Citizens that were attending the interview with our fiancee's on that Monday (05/18/09) were allowed to actually be present during the interview itself (there were a total 4 USC with their fiancees at the embassy that morning). I don't know if this is something new about the whole interview process in Kiev, but I remember reading here at VJ that the USC could attend it....Well, I tried "sneaking in" for the interview, since Nadiya was taking Yan with her, but the CO politely said "get yours and your son's happy butts our of here and back to the waiting room, I only need to talk to her". LOL LOL LOL ...I almost said AYE CAPTAIN. (just kidding). But Brad is right, they didn't care about the mountains of papers and pictures, and e-mails, and chat logs, and etc......
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 24 2009, 01:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ May 23 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (conny @ May 23 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Entire tax return? It's like 100 pages long including CA. Do they really need that? Do they need my divorce certificate from US? Do they need any documents translated to Ukrainian from me or any documents translated to English from him (like police and medical)?

P.S. There's nothing in my timeline other than NOA1 in January yet... I wish I had all the steps completed like you guys but it's a dream at this point...



Entire tax return? No, just the IRS transcript will do it.
Do they need my divorce certificate from US? No, you already included that in the I-129F package to USCIS. The Embassy will have a copy of it.
Do they need any documents translated to Ukrainian from me or any documents translated to English from him (like police and medical)? All of the documents which the originals are written in Ukranian (I.e.: His birth certificate, police record, etc) MUST be translated into english and put into an Apostile.

Follow this link (U.S. Embassy in Kiev) and it wil tell you in details all the documents he will need for his interview.

http://kyiv.usembass...a_K1K2_eng.html - Visa Process

http://kyiv.usembass..._forms_eng.html and click on the link to Information Package (download it).

Hope it helps ;-)


Joe, if I may. It is true an IRS transcript is acceptable, but the transcript will be of the entire return. Yes, she can order the transcript if it is more convenient. An apostile is not needed in Kiev. I didn't even know what an "apostile" was when we did our interview.

For each document requested, you will need the original, a legible photocopy and an original translation, signed and certified by the translator. They will keep the copy and the translation and return the original at the end of the interview process.



We decided to put all Nadiya's documents into an apostile because I over reacted. I just wanted to have all my basis covered. I didn't want to give them any room for them to delay our visa. I took about 10 Lbs of supporting documentation to the interview (I told you I over react), and at the end they didn't want to see anything (except the documents listed on the Information Package).

My IRS transcripts were only 1 page per year showing only the Gross, Net, Income Paid, Deduction totals, and Total amount of money I made on the Market (1099-cool.gif. Even though my tax returns are very long, many different forms (not a full rim of paper, but a substantial amount of pages) my transcripts still had 1 page per each year.

I hope Alla is doing fine here in Ukraine, we are heading back to the US this coming Thrusday, right now we are spending some time with Nadiya's family, saying good-byes and etc...you know how it goes.

Have a good one Gary.

Joe
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-24 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
QUOTE (conny @ May 23 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Entire tax return? It's like 100 pages long including CA. Do they really need that? Do they need my divorce certificate from US? Do they need any documents translated to Ukrainian from me or any documents translated to English from him (like police and medical)?

P.S. There's nothing in my timeline other than NOA1 in January yet... I wish I had all the steps completed like you guys but it's a dream at this point...



Entire tax return? No, just the IRS transcript will do it.
Do they need my divorce certificate from US? No, you already included that in the I-129F package to USCIS. The Embassy will have a copy of it.
Do they need any documents translated to Ukrainian from me or any documents translated to English from him (like police and medical)? All of the documents which the originals are written in Ukranian (I.e.: His birth certificate, police record, etc) MUST be translated into english and put into an Apostile.

Follow this link (U.S. Embassy in Kiev) and it wil tell you in details all the documents he will need for his interview.

http://kyiv.usembass...a_K1K2_eng.html - Visa Process

http://kyiv.usembass..._forms_eng.html and click on the link to Information Package (download it).

Hope it helps ;-)
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-23 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
QUOTE (conny @ May 23 2009, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks a lot to all, especially Gary.
No, I haven't received NOA2 yet but since it's been 5 months already I think it might come any day, so I'd like to be prepared. What else do I need to send him before interview in addition to all package 1 copies and I-134 with all its attachments?



You also need to send him pictures of both of you, e-mails, chat logs perhaps, nothing overwhelming, but just enough to show the C.O. (during his interview) that you still have an ongoing relationship, ticket stubs, passport entries in Ukraine (All originals). I took about 15 pictures and 10 e-mails to our interview as well as all ticket stubs and my passport and it was enough (it was through a 3 year span). Recent pay stubs, as well as last year's income tax (you can also request a transcript from the IRS if you filed online). Also an updated Statement of Intent to Marry within 90 days of his arrival in the US and last but not least the updated I-134. The rest of the documents only your fiance can get in Ukraine (Police records, divorce certificate if applicable, medical exam, etc, etc,etc). Good luck.

PLEASE FILL IN YOUR TIMELINE.

P.s.: I took a copy of the entire I-129F package with me and they didn't even want to see it (they had a copy there which was sent to the Embassy by the NVC/USCIS). good.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-23 04:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to the interview with her?
QUOTE (IgorK @ May 24 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, just registered on this website, but I have been lurking here in the past quire a bit - wealth of information! USCSI of Vermont has issued our NOA1 February 25th and I am really hoping that everything will be ok and the process will get rolling sooner than later.

Given that everything goes right and we do get the interview, I am seriously considering scooting over to my sweetie in Moscow to be there for an interview with her. Good idea or bad? From the stand point of hving more chances to get approved. We have known each other 8 years by now and we just met in Fall of '08... Your thought are greatly appreciated!

Regards,
Igor.



My suggestion s: If it is feasible for you at the moment then YES, attend the interview with her, even though you won't be able to stand there with her while the CO asks her questions...Your presence there will for sure ease her mind...I went with my fiancee' and I don't regret ita bit. She was definately glad I did.

Good luck
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 10:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa lawyer?
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Jul 12 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, here is the sane advice that you have been waiting for. If you feel you would like the assurance of being able to obtain legal advice on specific immigration/visa questions or issues when they occur, the compromise move here is to get a Pre-Paid Legal plan.

I have one, and have well gotten my money's worth by the 5 times I have called to the atty. Besides immigration issues, the Pre-Paid Legal lets me sleep better at night knowing that I can call an atty 24/7 at no charge for any legal issue, other than the $26/month I pay for a family plan.

The Plan has come in handy on numerous occasions. In todays litigious society, it makes a lot of sense to me. Feels so good to be able to say, "Let me consult with my atty and I will get back to you."


Let me know what law firm you work for....I'd love to have a job there..we could all hold hands together and say....lalalalalalalalalala. In the mean time... guess why when a lawyer goes swimming on the beach, he doesn't get eaten by a shark ?!???????????????? PROFESSIONAL COURTESY !!!!!
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-07-12 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa lawyer?
QUOTE (swoozygirl @ Jul 12 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone feel that it would be best to hire a lawyer? How has it been doing this on your own? I am not ready to get one yet. but i am trying to inform myself with what is the best thing to do. So i am just trying to ask questions and see what i can find out.



I hired a lawyer....although it brought me some peace of mind at first (because he was "working" for me... I did all the leg work...IRS transcripts, bank letters, employer letter, etc. etc , etc ....the list goes on and on...), I found out that it would have been so much easier to file for a K-1 visa myself with the help of this site... after all, I would have to do all the work anyway....

The immigration proccess doesn't care whether or not you have a lawyer... all they care about is the documentation you have to support your case.

got it?

Good luck good.gif
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-07-12 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel Agency for the K1 Visa
She's definitely bluffing....

First problem: According to your description of her statement, she called it INS... It hasn't been INS for a few years now, it is USCIS.

The only person that can represent you with USCIS besides you (beneficiary) and your fianc?petitioner) is your attorney (if you have one), in which case your package should have a form called G-28. It doesn't sound like you had one.

It sounds to me like she wants more money.

Hope it helps.

Edited by Joe & Nadya, 30 July 2009 - 07:56 AM.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-07-30 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F Current Status: Approval notice sent.
Congrats!!!!

The next step is waitin and to gather all papers for your fiance's interview.

Edited by Joe & Nadya, 31 July 2009 - 11:20 AM.

Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-07-31 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Security Checks
Hi Dan!

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can do nothing with it.. just wait. sad.gif We heard about this " security checks" in USCIS, but we were stuck at NVC, 2 months. It's " administrative processing". I think it's the same.. they check all your background or maybe your fiancee's. They never tell you. I know it's bad to wait more.. we have relived it.. And I hope you will be approved very soon.

Nadya.
Joe & NadyaMaleUkraine2009-08-10 13:43:00