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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrouble with IRS - Depts = Petition gets denied???

Some consulates routinely run a check on the petitioner through LexisNexis. The reports will contain, among other things, a list of liens against the petitioner, including tax liens. It also contains public records such as business licenses, insurance claims, property rentals, arrest and conviction records, etc.

It used to be possible for individuals to get a free copy of their own report through ChoicePoint, but that has now been absorbed into LexisNexis risk solutions. I was advised by a fairly well known immigration attorney to obtain one of these reports for myself. In his words, "This is likely what the consulate is reading about you. DOS & USCIS use it for data base checks."


Interesting.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-05 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrouble with IRS - Depts = Petition gets denied???
I've never known of the Service to "check" with the IRS.

I think what happens is evidence of these liens turn up on financial documents presented with the I134, alerting the consulate to the situation.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-04 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSpecial privileges for lawyers
Actually, attorneys and other representatives do have access to higher levels of personnel at the Service Centers than do "regular humans". They also have consular access that we don't have.

But they can't really speed up anyone's process. Any lawyer who tells you they can is lying.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-07 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal background

Can i send them my criminal record and just get my fiancee to sign it? that she is aware of it? I cannot get the certified copies. There's just no way


Why not? It's not like Clerk's have stopped doing certifications.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-23 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I know if I need a co-sponsor?

Unless things have changed since we did this, showing current employment with letter, stubs etc should suffice.

My husband was unemployed for 8 months before he got a job the week after our NOA 2. We therefore only had 3 months worth of paystubs and a letter from his employer to prove that we met minimum requirements.

Line up the co-sponsor just incase.


I know you probably meant well, but you (like my husband) went through one of the easiest consulates in the world. So what worked for you might not work for the OP. His consulate is in India.

I would agree with lining up a co-sponsor "just in case". The question for me is at what stage the consulates in India look at this document. In London, you bring it to the interview. So technically at a consulate like London, if the original affidavit did not pass muster, you might have the opportunity to hand them a "back up" sponsors affidavit. In India, you might not get that chance. Members who have been through that consulate recently can best answer the OP's question.

Bullsh*t

Why would you have to qualify for THIS year, LAST year? If you do not know, then say so. Inaccurate answers do not help.

People qualify every day with current income verification. Last years taxes are not even required for a K-1 unless you are self employed OR the consulate specifies it.



Really, Gary, knock it off. This is one of those times that your cut and paste nastiness is not only uncalled for, but it's wrong.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-30 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I know if I need a co-sponsor?
Oh my. So much well intended advice in this thread and so much of it not right for the OP.

The consulates in India are unique from other consulates in requiring three years income tax returns for the I-134. It's one of the few that have such a stipulation on this legally unenforceable document. Why? Hard to say exactly. Anecdotal evidence indicates that yes, it's one of the ways they can issue a denial.

OP needs to seek the advice of members who have recently traveled through his consulate.

Other readers need to remember that when it comes to consular matters, things can vary greatly. What works in London won't work in Vietnam won't work in New Delhi won't work in Ukraine.

Yes! I would love to know also, noooo one wants to talk about it! :no:


Read in the Consular Forum. That's where this information applies.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-30 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstaying in 1999 and now applying for K-1

You're current validation of an on going relationship must me real solid at this point. I think they will be hard on that issue due to prior over stay.


Where does this kind of information come from?

it looks like you love living in america so much as there is one over stay you tried 2 types of visas which sure will raise a flag for your k1 this is just my view think about it and plan you journey properly


VJ sheesh

wat would you do if you were the embassy/USCIS/CO? Would you approve when the rule states not to overstay?


The ban has been served!
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-12-11 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!

Talking about the past. My fiance and I are former classmates and best friends. Ages later we met again and We are in love now and can't wait to marry. Could our past be an issue for the consul during the interview?


Not in the Ukraine.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-29 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!
Gary, really, what do you know of the caribbean consulates?

Give the dude a break.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-29 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMet 2 years before filing petition

There are many sites out there that I doubt if any embassy keeps track of them. If he said I met Rebecca on the hotUKwomen site if might elicit a ho-hum. If he said he met you on the "we arrange marriages" site, maybe a different story. But you were pre-IMBRA so for you it was a moot point.


Well, what I'm trying to say is that even "pre-IMBRA" the CO asked the website we met on.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-02 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMet 2 years before filing petition

Right on. A BRIEF history is best and the last time you met is most important as it needs to be with in the last 24 months prior to filing. Personally, I would not mention the name of the site but only reference on online CHAT/SOCIAL NETWORKING site. That eliminates any IMBRA requirements.


We used the words "met on the internet" when we filed. So that was enough for approval in the pre-IMBRA days.

But my husband was asked at the consulate what website we met on.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-02 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMet 2 years before filing petition
I don't know why we get these answers that the only thing needed is evidence of the last meeting. Granted it is the most important qualifier for petition approval.

A short narrative of the evolution of the relationship is best. It IS pertinent as to how the couple first met as this goes to arranged marriages or bride shopping. If the couple first met on the internet it is wise to name the website.

I believe the OP's initial intuition is correct.

Edited by Rebecca Jo, 02 January 2012 - 10:26 AM.

Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-02 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplied for Fiancee visa but don't have an intention to live in the US?
The cleanest thing to do would be to contact your consulate and let them know you won't be following through with a visa application.

Since your case is already approved, it will probably get to your consulate soon. When they invite you to attend an interview, respond to them at that time.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-14 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan this be a red flag?

I am wondering if anyone had a situation similar to mine and going through K-1 visa process (I am not sure it counts but i will like my fellow VJ's on Nigeria portal to comment). My (USC) girlfriend is 7 years older. Our relationship is now 3 years old. I met her England,She has come to UK twice,celebrating the xmas with me last year. We have couple of evidence that our relationship is "real." Because of our age difference I expect the spotlight will be shown on us extra brightly. Anyone have any experiences/advice to relate?


The experiences of people filing through Nigeria will have no relevance to yours going through London.

I am six years older than my husband. London consulate didn't ask about this at all. Usually never does.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-21 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian fiance, does she need to undergo I129F also?

An American friend at the church met a Canadian online.Now he's interested to marry her. Will she also undergo the same process of filing K1 to the CSC? which is less expensive, marrying her and file CR1 or have her under the I129F petition?


Canadians follow the same procedure as any other person not native born to the US.

It's not just cost that matters. It's whether they want to marry here or Canada; whether the immigrant wants to work right away; etc. Have your friend read the guides describing the differences between the two immigrant paths.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-28 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Approved in 2 months
No.

Every case is different.

You should never be jealous of someone else getting approved before you. It's a pointless emotion.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-29 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support. Please, help!

Anna, any US citizen or LPR can be a joint sponsor. They need to fill out I-864 form and provide proof of income (tax returns past 3 years, letter from employer, pay stubs, copy of green card or US passport). Petitioner even when not making enough money still has to provide I-864 and supporting documents.


For a K1? Since when does a K1 sponsor file form I864?
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-05 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving outside of the USA / Affidavit of Support

Ok thanks! Do you think that the fact that we are both students/technically unemployed at the moment and my Mom being under the poverty line, will affect us in any way or make things difficult for the visa to be accepted? As long as we can find someone to be a co-sponsor?

Also, what exactly is the co-sponsor responsible for, besides filling out the paperwork?


Your sponsor will file form I134 and produce documents proving their income. Form I134 is legally non-binding. So at this stage of the process, your sponsor is really responsible for nothing.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-05 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDescribe circumstance when you met

OK - I'm all for getting the correct info out there. So simply saying, for example, "we met online" and then explaining how you met in person is all that is required? Sounds good to me :thumbs:


In my petition, I said my husband and I met online. At the consular window, he was asked specifically "which website".
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-11 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDescribe circumstance when you met

There is a separate question regarding IMBRA and the marriage broker issue. I never explained how we initially met on any form. I know others who never explained that on their petition either.

This question is asking about meeting in person. I respect those who disagee with me but I don't believe how you initially met is required to be explained for this question on the petition. Obvioulsy it wasn't in my case.


When writing the information of how the couple met, it is easy enough to say "we met on XYZ website" or "we met at a bar" or ...whatever. So it's not a difficult disclosure.

There are known cases of RFE's for the petitioner not having disclosed the circumstance of meeting.

My own husband was asked specifically at the consular window WHAT website we met on.

If you met through the services of a marriage broker, you must answer yes in the following question. Otherwise, its my belief that how you initially met is not required to be disclosed for petition approval.


With due respect, that belief is incorrect.

Edited by Rebecca Jo, 11 February 2012 - 01:37 PM.

Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-11 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDescribe circumstance when you met

They DO NOT want to know how you first met. They want to know when/where you met in order to meet the requirement of having met in person within 2 years of filing the petition. Its not necessarily the first time you met (which could have been more than 2 years prior to fling).

They are also not asking how you met (through a friend, online, or whatever). No need to explain your love affair or anything more than the meeting you are using to meet the 2 year requirement.


This is so incorrect and all the pluses for it are incorrect also.

They do want to know how you first met. How the couple first met goes to IMBRA.

Again its not asking how you initially met or how long you have known each other, etc. One of the basic requirements for K-1 petition approval is that you must have met in person within 2 years of filing the petition. That is all this question is asking for. If you have been together in person more than once in the past 2 years pick the time for which you have the most evidence of meeting in person. You will attach documentation to support the in-person meeting you choose to meet this basic requirement.

(There may be a need for "front loading" in a very few consulates. This is a completely different issue than the basic meeting in person requirement).

At the interview, it is likely that they will then ask how you initially met and you will then also provide evidence to support a legitimate relationship.

We never provided any information regarding how we initially met. I think our CO asked during the interview how we met, we said online and I think we named the web site and that was it.

Don't provide more that what this question is asking for. It won't help your petition approval.


Matt, again this is incorrect advice.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-11 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyers..Worth it? Issues with them...

Another choice is to use a visa service. Many lawyers in fact send their documents out to these visa service companies. I am using one and it was very beneficial because they made sure everything was detailed and correct before I submitted my package to USCIS. It caused me delays of about 2 weeks but their reasoning was better to be temporarily delayed than to get months into the process and then have USCIS find something wrong and they kick out your package all together or send an RFE that delays you for a month.

They saved me already on a few things, but I didn't know about many of the guidelines, etc. that you can find her on VJ or other immigration websites. So you might have caught some of those things I missed by using the guidelines here.

It's a personal call, but I wanted to make sure it was done correctly the first time since they indicate they have good working relationships with USEM etc. and they know what the folks at USEM are looking for and prepare their packages accordingly.


USCIS doesn't much care for visa service companies.

http://www.uscis.gov...00025e6a00aRCRD
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyers..Worth it? Issues with them...

Ohhhh, I thought you were describing the prerequisites for the Bar exam? :whistle:


You know, I think that's uncalled for. It's a very very very tough examination. I've got a ball point pen and a higher IQ than that and I know it would take more than that to pass. I bet it's the same for you.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

The case you linked to was a visa denial, not a petition denial and it was because the CO did not believe the divorce was final. If the OP's divorce was final when they filed the petition and the correct document is submitted after an RFE, your example would not apply to them. Since there is no way USCIS is going to mistake what they did send, as a final decree, provided the divorce was final before the petition was filed, there will be an RFE, not a petition denial.

Whether a visa will be issued is an entirely different matter, about which we have no information from which to even speculate.


I'm aware the case linked was a visa denial. CO at the consulate questioned documents which (apparently) they believed USCIS should have questioned. Which sounds a lot like what Kathryn said happened to her. Damn bad time for that to come up - at the interview - instead of prior to case approval.

I can understand what you are saying about a possible RFE. I don't know if there is any guidance via USCIS memoranda as to what the adjudicator should do when there is a question as to marital status of either party. It seems to me it would be charitable on the part of the adjudicator to ask for this proof when it is such a vital part of the application.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-13 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

Citizenship is an option of course. Advantages to us are that we travel alot and Alla would dearly love to be able to jump off the plane in Amsterdam, Munich, Verona or Paris and just wave her US passport as she goes through customs and not deal with visas. Another is that she may be pursuing teaching English in foreign countries, such as Brazil where I could lay on the beach while she teaches and they almost always require US citizenship for this, PLUS we may decide to live outside the US for a few years and do not want to worry about permanent residence status. A couple if her friends, now citizens, have work as tranlators/analysts for various government agencies and such requires citizenship and she is also considering this. US citizenship offers the most in opportunity for our children

The ONE thing she does not consider an advantage is voting. :lol:

It is definitely a personal decision


My husband has no desire to naturalize. He will only bother with it when we are filing for my visa to the UK.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

several posts containing inappropriate comments have been removed.


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from my personal experience, my husband was divorced twice before our marriage. One of his divorce decrees was a single page copied from the official register from the State of Texas. The second was a signed but un-sealed, un-stamped several page document detailing the terms of the divorce and granting the divorce. We sent in copies of the divorce papers for the K-1 and again for my Naturalization application. I brought the originals with me to the appropriate interviews. At my K-1 interview, the adjudicator asked to see the originals and conferred with colleagues because one of the documents was of a type unfamiliar to him. They determined it to be allowable because it had original signatures. It seems that every state has its own type of divorce document and they can differ greatly. It sounds like you did submit the incorrect document. Since they have not received a proper divorce decree, they will send you an RFE for that document. You will need to return the RFE letter with the proper document when you receive it. That will return the document to the actual adjudicator who is working on your file. Until it reaches someone's desk there will be no way for any documents you send separately to be matched up to the original package. That is why it is best for you to wait for the RFE. If you send it back by return mail it will only cause a delay of a week or so. When you do get the RFE you know that your application is actually on someone's desk being processed and will continue to be processed once they receive the missing documentation.

You mentioned that there were time constraints? You do realize that it may take some time for your visa to be processed in the best of circumstances? Please don't make any sort of wedding plans until you have your visa in hand or you may be sadly disappointed.


OP is just as likely to get a denial for failure to prove they are free to marry.

Best to anticipate the worst and be happy if something better occurs.

Case in point linked below:

http://www.pcurtisla...-k1-visa-denial

Edited by Rebecca Jo, 12 February 2012 - 11:03 PM.

Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

Denial would only occur for a wrong divorce decree if the petition was filed before the divorce was final. Otherwise, there would definitely be a request for the proper documentation before any final decision.


The Final Order of Divorce (or the Decree Absolute, or whatever it may be called in a jurisdiction) is what makes a divorce final.

I am unaware of any other document the OP could have sent that the Service would mistake for a Final Order.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

I'm a bit afraid of that, because the date we used to file the G-325A of my fiancé was wrong too , that paper was issued one week before the final decree divorce we have now. so definetely the paper we sent was not the right one.
as you said we have now to waiting for the decision of the USCIS.
Thank you!


You're welcome.

At the end of the day you may be delayed. But you will be better prepared for the next filing and still achieve your goal.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MSTAKE!

Pushbrk is knowledgeable, and to his credit states facts not guesses. When I first started researching on VJ everyone had opinions and I found out the information was not accurate on some and simply an assumption on the posters part. IMO Pushbrk not only has a right, but a duty to discourage false information being provided.

Kelly


What right and duty would that be?

And btw, if USCIS determines the document sent was not adequate, you won't be RFE'd. You'll be denied and need to refile. Because you must be free to marry to file.

Just a tiny important fact that Pushbrk missed.

Edited by Rebecca Jo, 12 February 2012 - 02:38 PM.

Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-12 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you apply for a K-1 while in the US on another visa?

Thanks for your advice. We were just worried that there would be trouble because when he got this visa, he had to prove he had intentions of returning to Canada. We didn't want them to accuse him of having immigration intent. How do you prove that he didn't have this intent?


It won't even be asked.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-22 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney or marriage agency?

Straight from the place with the Misinformation Line that has arguably screwed up more cases and screwed over more people than all assistance firms combined...


Ah, but that does not negate the fact that they are The Man with The Gold, who ultimately apply the law.

And the law is what their message is about.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-04 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney or marriage agency?
Time once again for this public service announcement from USCIS regarding "visa assistance firms".

http://www.uscis.gov...00025e6a00aRCRD

Avoid Scams

Are you getting the right immigration help?

Many people offer help with immigration services. Unfortunately, not all are authorized to do so. While many of these unauthorized practitioners mean well, all too many of them are out to rip you off. This is against the law and may be considered an immigration service scam.

If you need help filing an application or petition with USCIS, be sure to seek assistance from the right place, and from people that are authorized to help. Going to the wrong place can:

Delay your application or petition
Cost you unncessary fees
Possibly lead to removal proceedings
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-03 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVA disability/household size
Oops!

http://www.uscis.gov...ppafm062706.pdf

This Interoffice Memorandum was published in 2006 when the affidavit of support changed, and is still the go-to guide for Adjudicators.

All of the sponsor’s children, as defined in section 101(b)(1) of the Act, except those that have (1) reached the age of majority (i.e., are at least 18 years old) or are emancipated under the law of the person’s domicile, and (2) are not claimed as dependents on the sponsor’s most recent Federal income tax return;
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-07 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVA disability/household size

1. Yes. Show the decision letter awarding you the disability and proof of payment for several recent months, bank statements could work if you have no other form of proof.

2. THREE. ALL children count whether they live with him or not, whether he pays child support or not, or whether he claims them on taxes or not. Until the child is age 21, OR until the child is 18 or older and emancipated (living on their own) No questions, no exceptions. ALL children count.


That's not true:

http://travel.state..../info_3183.html

How do you count children of a divorced couple who reside with one parent part time?

A divorced parent's dependent children are members of his or her household, even if they live part of the time with the other parent. The child is a member of both parents' households on an Affidavit of Support unless a parent proves that he or she has no legal obligation to support the child.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-07 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition returned to USCIS

Background checks. the embassy maybe seen redflags about my fiance life. Life of my fiance is uncommon today.
My fiance had been married twice but was also widowed twice. His first wife was an indonesian, they met in the NY since they both work there. They got married and had a son. But they were engaged in a car accident. After a year he was married again to a wonderful filipina and had another son. But he didnt expect that what had happened to his past will happen again. So for the second time he was widowed again.

Here is the link of his accident http://www.myfoxtwin...es-in-accidents

I remember during my interview, the CO asked me if he is working I said no because he is disabled from the 2 accident he had been. But we have his Daddy as our CO-sponsor. For now he is dependent on his Disability Insurance.

Plus earlier after my interview, we received and email from the embassy telling us that the CO was not satisfied to our relationship, so sent additional proof, like emails, pictures, chat logs.

Still they made us wait until today they sent us this email. So we will be getting married here in the philippines and my fiance will be living here for awhile.


USC's who have previously petitioned for an alien spouse sometimes find their cases go under more scrutiny. I'd say unfortunately that's what happened to yours.

There is no need for your fiance to notify NVC. They are just a processing portal for cases to flow to and from consulates. Have him wait until he knows the case has been returned to the Service Center. Then write a letter formally withdrawing the case. It might not hurt for that letter to be notarized and sent certified mail.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-11 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition returned to USCIS
If you've already planned to marry, don't worry about it.

Have your American fiance' withdraw the petition once it hits the Service Center.

Then have him file for a spousal visa later on.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-11 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBelow income requirement

Co-sponsors are rarely allowed as USEM and if they are, it is usually by a primary sponsor who has very good job prospects (such as a recent graduate). With pension, do you mean a disability/ retirement pension, ie your income is likely to remain the same or go down in value, never up? If so, the chances of a co-sponsor being allowed are very slim. Do you have any assets (savings, stock, second car etc) you could add? Another option would be to get married and file a spousal visa, co-sponsors are allowed for that.


My understanding has always been that the consulate in Manila is more likely to approve a "co-sponsor" (there is no such thing technically with K-1 but I digress)if that person is a family member of the USC.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-04 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion On Using Passport As Proof
I presume you wish to use your travel as proof of meeting within the last two years. Boarding passes from your trips may be used also (and may be preferable).

At any rate, your travel on your native passport won't hurt anything.

http://travel.state....s/cis_1753.html

"However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship."

As to your last question regarding your country of birth and petitioning for a person from your birth country, it will probably be more to your benefit than to your detriment. UNLESS you gained your US citizenship by virtue of a prior marriage, and subsequent divorce, to a US citizen.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-18 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled

What is point of going through this ridiculously long process, detailed documents and intimidating interview for ONE guy at the airport to decide in 10 minutes you are lying. It is almost as of the VISA is useless. Something in this system definitely broken.


It's very very very rare. But it can happen.

The point is that - it's immigration. It's the Department of Homeland Security. Customs and Border Patrol is part of DHS. So is USCIS. If at any point, someone believes a step has been overlooked, or a detail missed, or God forbid they believe there has been any deception at all, then the whole process STOPS.

A visa is just a visa. It does not guarantee admission to the US.
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-25 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled

Wow this is terrible! I had no idea that a K-1 visa holder could be denied entry (with the K-1 in hand of course) unless the border officer found fraud or they were travelling with something that was not allowed into the US.


Yup. Can happen.

Dude, stop logging off the thread! I am trying to help you. :yes: :lol:
Rebecca JoFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-25 19:21:00