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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to this

Wow, that's a tiger.



Yep, a real tiger, and he was growling for the picture, you want to talk about uneasy!

In China anything seems possible. Never would have thought I could pose in the cage with a Panda either!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-11-28 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to this
I just signed up and just sent in my petition. I am seeing all kinds of terms on the posts. Such as touched. I have no idea of the meaning of this term. Any guidance here would be helpfull. Wonder what else I'm going to run into?

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-11-28 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the Fiancee supposed to supply

http://guangzhou.use...g.cn/kvfaq.html

What documents should I bring to the visa interview?

The applicant should bring the following original documents:

Forms in the appointment packet

Chinese passport.

Application fee receipt

Four visa photos attached to forms DS-156

Notarial birth certificate

Notarial marital status certificate. If divorced before, previous divorce certificates for each marriage are required. If any child from previous marriage will also apply for visa, a divorce decree showing the child's custody is needed.

Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.

Medical report

Affidavit of Support - I-134 and a copy of the most recent year tax returns from the petitioner.

Relationship evidence, such as correspondence and photos taken together to prove the claimed relationship to the petitioner

Translations: Police certificates from other countries not in English, or in the official language of the country must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a notary public.


Google is your friend



awesome, I knew somebody was smarter then me out there,

Thanks a bunch

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-11-28 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the Fiancee supposed to supply

I'm sure its here and I'm not finding it. After two hours of searching I finally decided to ask.

At NOA2 it says *Beneficiary can research and prepare forms required by embassy

What forms and what documentaion is she supposed to come up with?

Thanks Jim



thats what I send to her. I'm trying to find out what she has to come up with like .....birth certificate, passport, etc
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-11-28 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the Fiancee supposed to supply
I'm sure its here and I'm not finding it. After two hours of searching I finally decided to ask.

At NOA2 it says *Beneficiary can research and prepare forms required by embassy

What forms and what documentaion is she supposed to come up with?

Thanks Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-11-28 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGreetings Friends, New Here with 2 Q's
Sorry, GUESS U just don't see; wanting to see your bride or groom here as soon as possible. I was honest and polite in what I said. Some of you are rude! You are rerering to another persons loved one. I'm sorry if their typed English was not good enough for you. Please make fun of people in the future that you can see face to face! I came here to get help from people that truly cared about others! Those of you you that need to pray on the weeknesses or truly the week ones.



Jim


I sign my name as a conviction, lets stop the beliddling of others
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-02 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGreetings Friends, New Here with 2 Q's
Well as a follow up; Raspect and I are now talking on Yahoo. He did not feel I was rude at all and I hope I can either help him or point him to one of the senior members posts on this site that are quite helpful. I never intend to insult or disrespect, although I see it frequently from posters on this site.



Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-02 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGreetings Friends, New Here with 2 Q's

Good day all
I have two quick questions about this process. A little background: I am going to bring a female, high school degree, no english, 25 y.o. from Peru. I am 26 m from WI with a university degree.

Where do I send this I-129F form, and all my info??
It said on the I-129F form that the place for me to go is Nebraska, is that correct?? Even if Minneapolis, and Chicago are closer?

ok, 3 Q's please. I was just reading a question a minute ago. He said that he needs the 2007 form, will I have to send this before Jan. 1 to be able to use the 2006 form still??

and my last question. If her birth certificate is in Spanish, do I have to have that translated to English?? Would a Spanish high school teacher be fine to use to have her translate??

Thank you very much all





Without trying to be rude in the least, al respect intended if you have a degree and you can't understand the six pages of instructions on the I-129 please get an attourney because it gets worse from here, Good luck, Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-02 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLets Help the Newbies
Lets help the Newbies, Me Includued, what are we loking at through NOA2? What do we see? Whats in the mail? Whats in snail mail? What excites us? What don't mean nothing? Please all people who have seen the best and the worst give us an outside view. Thanks





Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-02 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheck Cashed Today
I guess them cashing my check is a good thing. Does this mean I did the first part of the paperwork right and they have accepted it?



Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-05 03:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1

Congrats! :D

Can you see a copy of the cleared check in your online bank account? If so, view the back and look for your reciept number... mine starts with EAC, I'm not sure if it's that for all service centers or not. Get that reciept number and go here, https://egov.immigra...ectusertype.jsp , to set up your USCIS account. Then you can log in and check your status online and sign up for e-mail updates so you get an e-mail when you're approved.

Oh, and happy birthday!



Yep, I can see a copy of the back of the check, but..... my bank stamped over it all and its a blur. Guess i'll have to wait for the snail to bring me a number. Thanks for the info

jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-07 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1

Well if all goes well I will get an awesome Birthday present! My birthday is December 8th and NOA1 should happen in the next couple of days, they cashed the check!

Jim



thanks very much, the consulate is China, not expecting much to be speedy
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-06 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1
Well if all goes well I will get an awesome Birthday present! My birthday is December 8th and NOA1 should happen in the next couple of days, they cashed the check!

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-06 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 Today, What a B-Day present!
Today my NOA 1 was in the mail, tomorrow is my birthday, great Birthday present! Anybody know why they moved it to CA from the NE Service Center? Is this common? Or bad?


Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-07 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa 2 question

I plan on flying back to China to visit my Fiance On March 25th. My timeline shows that NOA2 should happen on or around March22. Will there be something mailed to me that I am probably going to want and miss because I am in China? I'm going to be there for 35 days, if there is something I'm going to receive do I want to have a friend get it to me in China quickly by UPS of something?



Jim


Just your NOA2 itself. If I were going there, I'd take everything I need for her interview with me, all original documents +1 photo copy of each. I'd tell you what you need for her interview, but that seems to vary by consulate, but its safe to say that the main thing you'll need is all the supporting doucmentation for the I-134. You may also want to bring certified copies of: any previous divorce decrees, your birth certificate, deed to any property you own and the amout of any oustanding mortgages on said property, banks statements, bank letter, pay stubs if required, statments from pension plans or brokerage accounts, - everything you might want or need for her interview which may vary by consuate.

Bill



We must be thinking alike, I have duplicate of everything so far and was planning on taking her a copy of everything. I just didn't know if she needed the originals as mailed from INS for the NOA2. I'm taking my laptop as my 14 yr old son is going and he has to communicate with his school teachers on a weekly basis to stay current. He is not happy he has to do American homework in China!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-16 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa 2 question
I plan on flying back to China to visit my Fiance On March 25th. My timeline shows that NOA2 should happen on or around March22. Will there be something mailed to me that I am probably going to want and miss because I am in China? I'm going to be there for 35 days, if there is something I'm going to receive do I want to have a friend get it to me in China quickly by UPS of something?



Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2006-12-16 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is my NOA2.......
I have been watching the China timelines and none seem to be getting processed with October dates. it is Interesting that there may be some geographic tampering. No way to prove anything. I'm just hapy they seem to be speeding up.

Jim





That's funny, I was wondering the same thing because, when I looked at the Visa timelines, it looked like it was mainly people from the Asia Pacific region who hadn't got their NOA2s yet ... but I think it's just coincidental ... funny how being anxious can make us start reading into things!!!

:clock:


Yes, same thing for me! I'm starting to feel anxious too ... our NOA1 was dated 24 October 2006 and filed at Texas then transferred to California ... in the Visa processing times I can see other people who filed at Texas and California with the same or later NOA1 dates (even November dates) and they have already received their NOA2 ... but our file hasn't been touched at all! The USCIS website says they process the petitions in the order that they receive them but it doesn't seem like it to me ... :huh:


I wonder if they seperated them from different countries, then look at them by different groups of people... that might make it slowly? Well I'm happy to see those who filed in Nov. getting theirs these days, but I'm getting worried :wacko: :unsure: :blush:



AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-19 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it "touch"?
And you were worried earlier. Its all good now I bet! Good luck!

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-19 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUs too... another NOA2!
Congrats, Hope were soon!

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-20 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe got it! NOA2 in 78 days!
Congrats
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-20 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa
I would read the Guides to start then ask questions about what is confusing. If your using a lawyer they can answer alot too. I went without one.

Jim

Hello all,

I am new here and have tons of questions so please bear with me :P
Is K1 visa faster than K3 and does anyone know why?
i will start my process somewhere in the March and I was wondering if any changes happened from 2006? Also, I am planning to do through my lawyer, his price is very decent ( $280 + $170 for DHL) but I already purchased do it yourself kit just to take a a quick look at those papers and to see what it's all about. I am meeting my baby next month and I was wondering if he can sign some papers there and then just to give it to the lawyer . Are they coded somehwere or have some kind of bar code and the USCIS will see that the papers from my lawyer are different?
Thanks for any info :)

I'll become a regular forumer here cause i know i'll need a lot of :help:


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-22 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 email!
Congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-19 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved! What next?
I have not found any embassy info on Beijing on this site. There may be one but nobody has filed there. Good question and I don't have an answer. Here you go. http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/ Guess somebody needs to update the embassy page and I don't know how

Is she going to have to go to Guangzhou? I figured she could do it in Beijing :blink:


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-24 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved! What next?
Visa Packet Forms

Forms in the K1 Instruction packet:Forms in the K1 Appointment packet:


Thats the K1, My bad sorry to confuse things.

Jim
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-24 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved! What next?
What documents will be in the instruction packet and appointment packet?

The Instruction packet in Guangzhou includes:
  • Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in English
  • Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in Chinese
  • Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part I)
  • Instructions for immigrant visa applicants (OF-169)
  • Important notice
  • Evidence which may be presented to meet the public charge provisions of the law (OF-167)
  • Affidavit of Support (I-864)
The Appointment packet includes:
  • Appointment letter (packet 4) in English
  • Appointment letter (packet 4) in Chinese
  • Appointment instructions for immigrant visa applications (OF-171)
  • Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part II)
  • Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
  • Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
  • Medical examination for immigrant or refugee applicant (DS-2053)
  • Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
  • Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
  • Medical history and physical examination worksheet (DS-3026)
  • Important notice to immigrant visa applicants concerning vaccination requirements
  • Requirements for Immigrant Visa Application (GIV-1)

What documents should I bring to the visa interview?

The applicant should bring the following original documents:

· Forms in the appointment packet

· Chinese passport

· Two visa photos

· Notarial birth certificate

· Notarial marital status certificate. If divorced before, previous divorce certificates for each marriage are required. If any child from previous marriage will also apply for visa, a divorce decree showing the child's custody is needed.

· Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.

· Medical report

· Affidavit of Support - I-864 and copies of the three most recent years' tax returns if not already submitted to NVC.

· Relationship evidence including family photos, correspondence and household registration to prove the claimed relationship.

Translations: Police certificates from other countries not in English, or in the official language of the country must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a notary public.

Hope that helps. Tao just spent almost 8000 CHY to get her paperwork and passport done. China is slow and expensive to get what you need and have it certified and translated.

Jim

Hi everyone. Here's my story...
In September '05 I took a 1 year contract to work a construction job in Beijing, China. The month after I arrived, I met a cute, beautiful girl and we started dating. It wasn't long before we were totally in love and we decided that she should come to the US so we can get married.

Well, I got back in September '06 and immediately started working on my I-129F. I turned it in mid-November. Today I got an email saying it has been approved! They say they are mailing me some info.

What I want to know is, what's the next step? This is making me very anxious and I can't sleep, I miss her so much. I know she's probably gonna need to get a bunch of immunizations, but is there anything else I'm missing? How much longer of a wait are we looking at? :wacko:


Ignore that, wrong packet info, oops I did it again, thats for immigrant

What documents will be in the instruction packet and appointment packet?

The Instruction packet in Guangzhou includes:

  • Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in English
  • Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in Chinese
  • Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part I)
  • Instructions for immigrant visa applicants (OF-169)
  • Important notice
  • Evidence which may be presented to meet the public charge provisions of the law (OF-167)
  • Affidavit of Support (I-864)
The Appointment packet includes:
  • Appointment letter (packet 4) in English
  • Appointment letter (packet 4) in Chinese
  • Appointment instructions for immigrant visa applications (OF-171)
  • Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part II)
  • Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
  • Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
  • Medical examination for immigrant or refugee applicant (DS-2053)
  • Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
  • Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
  • Medical history and physical examination worksheet (DS-3026)
  • Important notice to immigrant visa applicants concerning vaccination requirements
  • Requirements for Immigrant Visa Application (GIV-1)
What documents should I bring to the visa interview?

The applicant should bring the following original documents:

· Forms in the appointment packet

· Chinese passport

· Two visa photos

· Notarial birth certificate

· Notarial marital status certificate. If divorced before, previous divorce certificates for each marriage are required. If any child from previous marriage will also apply for visa, a divorce decree showing the child's custody is needed.

· Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.

· Medical report

· Affidavit of Support - I-864 and copies of the three most recent years' tax returns if not already submitted to NVC.

· Relationship evidence including family photos, correspondence and household registration to prove the claimed relationship.

Translations: Police certificates from other countries not in English, or in the official language of the country must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a notary public.

Hope that helps. Tao just spent almost 8000 CHY to get her paperwork and passport done. China is slow and expensive to get what you need and have it certified and translated.

Jim

Hi everyone. Here's my story...
In September '05 I took a 1 year contract to work a construction job in Beijing, China. The month after I arrived, I met a cute, beautiful girl and we started dating. It wasn't long before we were totally in love and we decided that she should come to the US so we can get married.

Well, I got back in September '06 and immediately started working on my I-129F. I turned it in mid-November. Today I got an email saying it has been approved! They say they are mailing me some info.

What I want to know is, what's the next step? This is making me very anxious and I can't sleep, I miss her so much. I know she's probably gonna need to get a bunch of immunizations, but is there anything else I'm missing? How much longer of a wait are we looking at? :wacko:


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-24 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdd me to the NOA-2 approved club!
Congrats!, maybe we will be soon.

Yes, I came home from work to find eight emails telling me I am approved! When I saw I was touched yesterday I became excited then nervous that I may have made a mistake some where. Thank God this part of it is over, now I will start reading for more information to help my sweet lady.

Thank all of you for your posts and help, this is a great site !


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-24 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!!!
Congrats! :thumbs:
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-01-19 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswoo hoo!! NOA2 !!!!
Congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures11/14/06 NOA1 Approved (!!!) 02/02/07
Congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresat last NOA2 received!
Congrats! I must be right around the corner
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!
Congrats!

Everyone else does this.. and now it's my turn!!!

Just got my NOA2 via email today!!!!


Receipt Number: WACxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.


Yahooo!!!!


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo copies
Congrats on NOA1!

The copies are mostly for your own reference I think, and perhaps for your fiance. It is a good idea to make copies of what you send in and to have a duplicate copy of the entire package in your own file, but as far as I know, it is not at all necessary. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Also, the consulate should already have the package. Am I wrong?


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-05 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo copies
I made two copies, one for her and one for me, I sent almost all originals with my 129 though. that may come back to haunt me now that i think about it.
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-05 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-02 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy VISA got approved!
Congrats!
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-04 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 - How long after that?
we don't help vermont filers, lol just kidding, next is NVC maybe a month there then on to your consolate and packet 3. check out the guides they are very helpful, especialy the flow chart

Hey guys I can't believe it - we just got our NAO2 today by mail and email notification! We only filed like 3 weeks ago!

So what happens now - how long does it take from here on in (by other people's experience)??

I looked at the time lines and I am figuring on 3 months max - but we have learned in the past not to count our chickens!

We're so excited!

One step closer everyday!

Good luck to everyone else!


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-07 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting our packet soon!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance: Congrats!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-08 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I visit Fiancée while the K1 is processing?
Tao can't come to me in the USA, but I can go to and from China at will. Seems completely unfair! 46 days and I will be back in China this time with my 14 yr old son. He is very excited.
AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-08 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshotel receipt translation ????
very true. i did not bother to have any receipts translated at all. I figured since they were only an insignificant amount of the pile of proof that i supplied why bother. FWAGUY is very correct in his statement though, Guess I will find out in a few days if I made a mistake.

§ 1003.33 Translation of documents.



Any foreign language document offered by a party in a proceeding shall be accompanied by an English language translation and a certification signed by the translator that must be printed legibly or typed. Such certification must include a statement that the translator is competent to translate the document, and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of the translator's abilities.


If you fiancee meets the above requiremtents and signs a statement as such then she can


AugustajimMaleVietnam2007-02-12 09:59:00