ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS embassy in Ghana
Is it really taking a year to get an interview date? I was planning to apply in January but if it is taking so long, I might have to apply a little earlier.so when i send the paperwork here, they then forward it to Ghana? What if it somehiow gets lost?Did you guys make copies of all your documents?At what point do I have to fill out the affidavit of support form? how soon after all the paperwork has been sent initially?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-07-06 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS embassy in Ghana
I wish I had the answers you were looking for.I have no idea.I am getting ready to file the same paperwork next year so I am keen to know about the process.I will ask some people and see if anyone knows the answer to this.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-07-06 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is too much?
Thank you.I agree, a couple of months worth of phone records should be sufficient.I do have airline tickets and pictures as well.The last thing I want to do is to overburden a case officer with too much information which in this case seems unnecessary.i will just send two when we first started talking to the most current date.thanks for all your input and advice.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-02 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is too much?
I am filing for my fiancee in Ghana to come and join me.I am filing as early as next week and I have gathered all the necessary documents.my problem is that I think I may have too much paperwork and it may be too much for anyone to go through.I have all the necessary forms.I-129, G-325A etc.My problem is that in proving that we have a relationship, I have my phone records from the last time we actually met, which was November 2010 to current(July 2011) My phone records are about 28 pages on average, showing all the texts and calls we send one another.I think this is too much.Do you suggest maybe a few months worth of phone records? instead of 10 months worth? The rest of the evidence such as cards, letters and emails are not quite as many or bulky.
In this case is less more? or should I just send them everything I have?
thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-02 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
Thank you for your quick response and your explanation.I can go ahead with the process now.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-15 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
Hello, I am in the process of filling out my G-325aA and I have read here that every bit of that form has to be filled out.In the top right hand cornerit is asking for a file number.What do I put there? Also the form expired on 06/30/11.can I still use it? i didnt see any other updated forms.
thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-15 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresincome for interview?
I have seen where people have stated that 3 years worth of tax returns are required but I dont see that on the I-134 or the instructions?Am I mising something? or where can I find information on what docs to include with the I-134. Thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-17 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Check Clearing Process
It took them 48 hrs to cash my check when i filed for citizenship.I also sent my application for I-129 on saturday and they rceived it yesterday.As of today , they haven't cashed it yet.Hopefully your deposit gets in before they cash it and I am sure it will.Good luck.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-23 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to Mail
USPS always cheaper and you can pay for delivery confirmation and sig confirmation and it still was less than $20.00.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-24 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to Mail
I used USPS.I mailed it on saturday morning via priority mail, it should be received tooday.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-22 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGhana address vrs US address system
I put the physical address which nobody in Ghana uses because the form specifically asked for a street number.Now I am worried that they will not be able to mail it anywhere.Should I send them a letter of instruction explaining the difference?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-31 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStreet address or P.O Box?
Thanks a lot jen.I will email the embassy so that they dont waste their time sending a letter to nowhere.Any updates on basbs case yet?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-31 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStreet address or P.O Box?
OK.from your timeline, I see that packet 3 was mailed to you.Weere any documents mailed to your beneficiary?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-31 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStreet address or P.O Box?
The I-129F and G325A clearly asks that we put a street address/physical address on the form.The problem is that not all countries have a sophisticated postal system where the mail is delivered to home addresses.Most countries uses P.O Boxes and most people do not even know their street addresses .For fear of having the form returned to me.I found out the street address and listed it on the form.Now I am worried that they will mail documents to my fiancee at that address.I was under the impression that once the file are sent to the local consulate they will in turn have my fiancee come and pick up the forms, I didnt know that they will be mailing anything to her.
Can someone please confirm if this is true? Does packet 3 and 4 get sent to the beneficiary by mail or do they go to the consualte to pick up applicatiopn forms and opther documents.
Thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-08-31 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWork and K1
Thanks most of these links do not work.I was able to confirm the information on the USCIS website.

Special Instructions :
If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, and you paid the I-485 application fee required, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 together with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of a Form I-485.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-20 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWork and K1
Do you need to file both AOS and EAD?I thought once you file an AOS, that covers your EAD.Can someone please confirm?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-20 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse at interview (in GHANA)

have any of my ghana interviewers brought their spouse in with them during interview? I will be there during my fiancee's, and we arnt sure how to approach them at the embassy about this issue. If anyone would please share how they went about it that would help a bunch. Thank you


When is your interview? I just filed and am waiting for my NOA2.I want to follow your timeline since we are both going through the Accra embassy.Can you share with me whether your fiancee had to go to the embassy to pick up her packet three or was it mailed to her?Also how long does it take from when the NVC sends your case to Accra before the interview is scheduled.This information will greatly help me and allay my anxieties.Thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-04 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse at interview (in GHANA)
Check the Reviews:Embassy/USCIS&POE tab at the top of the page.There are a few examples of people who went to the interview.Good luck and let us know how it goes.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-04 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Schedules
OK.I was not talking about Turkey.I see what you mean now.I was talking along general processing for K1-S worldwide.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-13 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Schedules
I was looking at some people who filed in middle of June and just got their NOA2.Their interview date was January.We filed in August and I am expecting my interview date to be between March and April.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-13 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOver 3 months and not even an NOA1 - has that ever happened before?!?!

ONe thing I notice about people on this site is... they always blaming the USCIS.
(myself included: http://www.visajourn...i-feel-special/)

I'm a little new to this site, in regards to being a regular user.

My best suspicion (couldn't there be a million scenarios here?) is that
1) someone did a very inept job
2) someone is mis-reporting
3) someone is presenting a hoax

Well, I mean, the poster herself, said: "This has NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE" probably.

Now, I understand,... nothing surprises me, and there's always a first time for everything.

Sometimes, we just simply fail to follow even the most simple and mundane rules, for our own neglect and other-life-distractions.

I completely agree with this post.I have never heard of such a situation.My hunch is that the paperwork was not sent.Anyone who sends a package should get tracking and delivery and signature confirmation.No way will it take such a long time to get a NOA1.


keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-13 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThree Years Tax Forms
You can get it at www.irs.gov it will ask you to put in your personal information and then you can request it from the IRS website.Good luck.i got mine in about 10 days.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-14 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship for K-1 Interview.

why dont you use skype to make all your call. you can get a skype to go number which will allow you to make calls from your cell/land phone at skype rates. you can get your call logs when you use skype to go number. you can also use an application that can get you all your call logs from skype. i think skype is cheaper and more convenient.


Charley, Jarta can you help me with how to use skype to get the call logs?I have the skype to go number but I am not sure how to get the call logs correctly.can anyone help?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-09-23 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Question
The accuracy might be a little off.I know a lot of June filers have received NOA2.I havent heard of any July filers receiving NOA2 so I dont know how August filers could be getting them.I am an August filer and I am expecting that they will be reviewing them around december.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-10-27 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy USCIS/ US Consulates might think your application is fraudulent...
What is important is the information that is contained in the original post.Who posted it or where it came from hardly seems relevant.It gives us an idea of what case officers could be looking for.It wouldnt matter to me if I came across this information in a public restroom much less the UScis website.A lot of us here on VJ, take advisce and recommendations of people here who are not immigration experts or even case officers.What is the big deal in debating the source of this document?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-11-11 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denied
For those suggesting that they submit better evidence how do you know they havent done that already?How would applying for a new K-1 help if they have supplied all the evidence they have?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-11-16 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill the USCIS accept a $350 money order?
They will be sending the check back to you so just have the correct fee ready to send back once you get it back.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-11-25 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F sent !
Yes you are jumping the gun and please be patient because the 4 difficult days that you have had waiting for the NOA1 is nothing compared to the months its going to take for the NOA2.Just be patient.It will be here sooner than you know.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-07 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa (Fiance Visa) or CR1 (Spousal Visa)
Folks, wouldn't it be easier/better if she did a spousal visa instead of a K1 being that she has been married before and filed under a spouse visa? or does it make a difference?Would USCISfind it a little strange if after she filed a spouse visa, she goes back to file a K-1? And would there be any red flags that she is filing twice or will they look at each case on its own merit? thanks.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-01 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa denied, Motion to reopen?
There are 14 responses to this subject.Look at all of them and see if any of the responses took the same tone as yours.I am not making this to be something its not.There are some people on VJ who can address things differently when they respond to a post but choose not to.Nuff said.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-07 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa denied, Motion to reopen?

You are still " messing up". You forgot to include the info people would need to offer advise. Like what you forgot to send in.
You called & were told how much the motion would cost but want a different answer? Its is correct.
Do we know what we are talking about? The real question is do you? There has to be more to this than you have said.
Its unlikely you would be granted a tourist visa after someone files an immigration petition for you. You will be asked about this if you apply. Study the strongest ties rule prior to attempting a tourist visa. Make sure you know what you are talking about.


Uncalled for.Is it so hard to leave your personal opinion or feeling out when we respond to a post?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-07 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo RFE yet, but send more documents anyway?
Don't even bother sending anything they will send it back to you.I sent an additional page after I had submitted my initial I-129F and they returned it with a generic letter.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-12 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Should I Do?
Not that it makes any difference but i wish I had known it when i filed mine.I had her sign the form even though I had signed the 1-129f.Thanks for the correction.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-19 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Should I Do?
The G325 does require a signature.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-19 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE

Of course YOU wouldn't forget to tick a box. YOU wouldn't forget to give all the pertinent information. He made a mistake, can happen to almost anyone, apparently.


http://www.visajourn...e-head-mistake/


Nicely done.If you live in glass house, dont throw stones!!!!!
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-21 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE

_________

However.... as opposed to most of the other replies to your Q,... I think, if I am a reviewer, THAT Q IS PRETTY DARNED IMPORTANT AND.... if you forgot to answer it AND ONLY IT.... I'm already suspect, upon initial review of your petition. So, I'm going to send some RFE's your way. I wouldn't expect an easy ride, now... until they are satisfied that your past is clear. (or, ... is it???)



Well Thank God you are not a REVIEWER!!
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-21 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDescribe the circumstances under which you met??
Thats great.I wished I could have summarized mine as well as you did.I think I had two additional sentences and I included the dates we met.I still think yours is better It is direct and to the point.they can always look at the stamps in your passport to confirm the trips.Great job.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2011-12-21 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAccra embassy - still long waiting period!!!

I waited for 12 months and there are folks here who had to wait for over 13 months. Considering your timeline, this is a huge improvement!


Did you have to wait over 13 months for an interview date or 13 months for the whole process?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-01-05 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting prepared for interview- Evidence of engagement
What qualifies as proof of an engagement?I am just curious.In some parts of the world an engagement is a ceremony but in the Western world, its just a proposal and an engagement ring so how can one prove an engagement with anything other than a ring?
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-01-27 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDON'T FORGET YOUR TAX TRANSCRIPT!

sorry guys.. but I just want to clarify.. you are saying they want "Tax Account Transcript" not Tax Return?? :bonk:


I have heard that this is consulate specific.Accra Consulate requires tax transcripts.I am not sure if it is the same with your consulate.Check to find out whether that is the case or not.
keyshawn18MaleGhana2012-02-07 12:47:00