biggish data

Thanks nozzle its really close to prove now and I been working for more then two years so I will be fine for the tax returns part thanks and GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
INSHAHAALAH!!!!!!! THANKS NLZZLE

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-01-01 02:51:00

Insahallah its really close to prove now and I been working for more then two years so I will be fine for the tax returns part thanks and GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!

Thanks rocketman n NLR. I have photocopy my entire passport. I once contacted a lawyer n he told me that I need to send in my husband's passport as well n his birth certificate, he's the beneficiary.

Shama786, so your I-130 hasn't approved yet ? I don't know long mine will take. I know tax returns n affidavit of support becomes a problem when applying for spouse. I've also been trying to find a joint sponsor since my hubby isn't allowing me to go back n work. Plus it won't really matter cuz they will use last year's tax return. Anyways, I hope ur petition gets approve soon inshallah n best of luck

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-01-01 02:47:00

Shama786, r u applying for ur husband? Or u already applied?

I have a question, I have put mine n beneficiary's photograph in the ziplock bag, do I staple it to a white sheet of paper or paper clip it??

Nlzzln I applied 7 months ago through my immigration lawyer he sent my packet so I don't know!!!!!! That tax returns are ###### sorry but I have been away from my husband so I can work here and file my tax to get him here

Edited by Ryan H, 01 January 2014 - 12:35 AM.

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-01-01 00:28:00

I am from Pakistan too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-12-31 18:31:00

Shama786, how do I get a bank account when I'm abroad ?? HSBC is international bank so I can use the money even if I'm over there or anywhere in the world.

Oh I didn't know that you are right!!!!!!!!! I wish we can find immigration fairy who help us !!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by Ryan H, 31 December 2013 - 07:29 PM.

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-12-31 17:57:00

HSBC is international bank n I don't have a bank account in the US.

Why don't you get bank account and transfer some money over!

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-12-30 23:19:00

Advice Needed

If i will give it now for renewal it will take more than 3 months to renew as i am currently in UAE and i am citizen of Pakistan.

Salaam noor why don't you ask someone back home and pay extra money to expedite I am sure it won't take long!!!!

Edited by Ryan H, 28 June 2014 - 08:43 AM.

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-06-28 08:26:00

IV Fee

Most likely they are holding everything for us to have to pay the new fees. They reviewed my ds261 last friday and they told me that I should get the IV invoice any day. Nothing yet.

Like people who already had paid we still have to pay whatever we owe them at the interview!!!!

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-09-10 10:45:00

TRANSLATION

yep you need translation.. We had to translate all the docx in english and we submitted original in native language and translated one.

100% agree every single thing should be translated in English!!!!!

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-09-18 06:16:00

want to marry after visa issue

Thank you all to guide me ... Now i know what to do..

shama786

Not Telling

Pakistan

2014-09-16 20:17:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

noa2 received i129f approval

I guess they liked how neat i put everything and thus the fast processing they actually Only had the file about 55 days total. I added the extra passport pages to just avoid any slight possibility of an rfe because i read too many rfes regarding request for passport copies. Why take the chance of a month delay on an rfe? Thanks again just sharing my personal experience im glad i should spend the holidays with my soon to be wife.

ocjmakaveli

Male

Colombia

2013-08-23 08:35:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

noa2 received i129f approval

hello everyone I'm happy to announce that i recieved my noa2 yesterday august 22 2013 and im very excited i sent my packet about june 21 and it only took 60 days from the time i sent the packet to noa2 approval.

the only thing i can say i did was to follow the directions exactly as noted and i sent both my birth certificate and all copies of my passport pages

also i put everything neatly and separated with many paper clips and even stapled a few things then on top of that i included notes to detail what was what as to make the whole process a lot easier on the person reviewing my case.

i included a few pictures of me and my fiancee hugging and kissing and showing general love for each other

i inlcuded my bank statement and about 2 pay stubs

thats it thanks again for all the help i have read a lot from here

ocjmakaveli

Male

Colombia

2013-08-23 08:07:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Interview done...Neither denied nor approved

Thank you so much for the detailed review and Congrats!!

For my DS-156, I filled it online and barcode was being generated and I just printed out 2 copies and signed off with blue pen.

Not sure if it will be accepted.

So nervous and stressed out!

Thank you once again for the review!

My appointment was at 1:30pm. I came early at about 12:45pm only to be told to wait at the visitor's waiting shed. There was a Filipina who was first in the line. I was the second one.

At 1:25pm, we were called by the security guard to come in. He said he only needed the first 5 people in line. I think we were no more than 10 people in line. So we went in, one by one, through the security check. You have to turn off your handphone and surrender it together with iPad etc. We were able to bring our bags with us. They gave me a number tag in exchange. There's a walkway before entering the main building. Upon entering, the room is on the left and take a queue number from Immigration button. The security guard said press the Non-Immigration button, but the Immigration button clearly states that the K visas are under the Immigration button. So take a queue number from the Immigration button.

Picture a counter with many windows. You know, the one like when you buy tickets to a movie or to the zoo. Interview was going to be conducted over the counter. And the people who are waiting are seated behind you. Practice talking with confidence regardless of the many people who by nature and physical circumstances will eavesdrop on your conversation.

Immigration Window:

Officer will ask and check your documents.

1.    Appointment letter

2.    Passport

3.    NRIC or S-Pass/E-Pass for verification

4.    Receipt of Payment of visa at Standard Chartered (I made a copy because we have to surrender the original receipt to them.)

*Make a copy and keep it on file.

5.    DS 156.

*Even if they need 2 copies, fill out the second one as well. Do not make a copy of the first one. He doubted my penmanship and said I made copies. A sarcastic remark was thrown my way but then again, I bounced back with a correct answer. I said the form may be copies, (I kept the originals intact just in case I made a mistake and photocopied the blank forms), but I filled out both of them. And it ended with a "You're right" from him.

*If a sarcastic remark is said to you, answer calmly and confidently.

6.    DS 156 K

7.    4 passport photos that comply with US requirements. I got mine from at Soo Kee Color at Plaza Singapura Basement 2 for $21. Remember all photos should be the same.

8.    Birth certificate. (A copy would suffice but I gave him an original.)

9.    Police Certificate Singapore (I gave him the original but I made copies for my file.)

10. Police Certificate Philippines (NBI Clearance). (Our NBI clearance has a 1 year validity. Mine was expiring on the 18th of June. They want a more recent one--one that will not expire in 6 months.)

11. CENOMAR Philippines (I forgot to ask him if he received it. However, he did not say that he didn't receive it yet. So he has it on file already.)

12. 1-134 with fiance's ITR 2012 and supporting documents like bank statements, employment certificate etc. (My fiance receives disability income so I needed copies of those.)

13. My Fiance's divorce decrees that are court certified copies. (He checked my copies but said that I would need court certified copies.) This was not on the list but he looked for them.

14. YOUR bank statements and statement of assets just in case. (I didn't have mine but thankfully, the consul never asked.)

15. Evidence of On-going Relationship: Do not give what your fiance filed earlier because they have that already. I gave my birthday card, a bill of lading, a receipt of an engagement ring. Another example, the lady before me gave 4 recent photos of their trips together AFTER filing the I-129F.

*Make sure you have enough evidence of on-going relationship. I didn't know how to download Skype chats and log so I didn't bring that. Think: emails, photos of trips together, love letters, etc. that you received AFTER filing the I-129F.

He gave me back my X-ray and asked me to sit down and wait for my name to be called.

16. Have you been issued a US visa? Yes, tourist visa.

17. Have you been to the US? Yes.

18. Have you been refused a US visa? Yes.

19. Even if you have pending documents, he will reassure you that you will still have your interview. The officer will give you a list of documents to send back to the embassy.

Consul officer

I was holding a pen and a put in front of me a piece of paper so I could take down notes. What I forgot though was to take his name! I only read Christopher.

*Write this question on top: What can I tell my fiance about my interview today? on your piece of paper.

*Copy his name on your piece of paper. I regret not copying his name. I only read Christopher. If you can help me get his name, that would be great.

1.    He will give you a piece of paper to read. It contains the information for your application. Just make sure the info is correct. I had to recheck my passport information, fiance's phone numbers because I don't know them by heart.

*Put the necessary information: your passport number, date of issue, place of issue, expiry date, your fiance's name, his address, his phone numbers, his birthday (well you should know that one) on that piece of paper so that you can easily refer to it.

2.    He will give you the DS156K to sign in front of him.

*Remember his name is on that paper. Copy it on your piece of paper.

3.    He took my fingerprints on the hi-tech thingy. Listen to his instructions.

Questions:

1.    What is your fiance's name?

2.    How did you meet?

3.    Tell me how did you come to this decision (to be engaged) in so short a time? Go ahead do your best.

*Describe how you met. Point out your fiance's good traits. What made you decide to marry him?

4.    What does he do for a living?

·         While answering his questions, I noticed my body language. I began to slouch forward to hear him through the window. I straightened up and answered questions while maintaining eye contact.

·         My lady friend before me said she had to wear heels today because the counter top was high and she wanted to look tall for the interview. I suggest those who are vertically-challenged to do the same.

·         Don't volunteer information. Just answer the question and wait for him to ask you to explain. Sometimes, I found myself giving unnecessary information.

Because I had lacking documents, he gave me a sheet that says under Section 221 (g), so and so, you are ineligible for a visa...and then it has the documents that I need to submit.

He kept on saying "Okay, we're done." But did not say anything if my visa was approved or not.

He asked me to register at their courier's website as soon as I got home. Those were specific instructions. And then to send the lacking papers through the courier. He would review it and then ask for my passport to be sent. I would need to send it through the courier as well.

I read the question on the top of my paper and quickly asked, "What can I tell my fiance about my interview today?"

He told me the status of my case (confidential) and that he will wait for my pending documents.

I thanked him. Walked outside the building. Looked up at the American flag and then the sky and said "Thank you, God!"

J&D2012

Female

Singapore

2013-05-27 21:28:00

Not sure if K-1 is approved

Usually they will only take the passport if you are approved so they can put the visa in it.

Thanks I really hope that is the case. I was just told that they wouldn't take her passport unless it was good to go

P+B

Male

Ethiopia

2013-04-22 21:28:00

Not sure if K-1 is approved

So to make a long story short my fiance had an interview on the 15th of April. They told her that she need more evidence of our relationship. So we gather A LOT of it. she went back today (22nd0 and presented it. The lady at the window looked at the documents and asked if there was anymore. (she handed her about 200 pages of phone bills, emails, FB, Skype etc plus 23 new pictures ) She took the documents AND HER PASSPORT and just said we will call you. THATS IT . So IDK what is going on I am hoping that we are good. just wanted to know if anyone had any insight. Thanks

P+B

Male

Ethiopia

2013-04-22 21:19:00

K1 Visa for someone who lived illegally in country

Thank you everyone for your prompt responses. That is correct she left the country voluntarily after she found out she could not continue her education here. She has been living in mexico for 4 years now. Is it a bad idea to say she was never here; she has no criminal records here. I know it is always a bad choice to lie but we really want to be together...

miguelzo

Not Telling

Mexico

2012-07-05 13:01:00