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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresblue or black ?
when filling out the forums , do you use a blue or black pen ? i read that you needed blue ink.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-05-06 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on I-129f and mail courier's
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Hi,just a few questions...1st. I am waiting for my fiance's G-325A forms in the mail whistling.gif She used EMS international world-wide postal courier network...has anyone heard of it? I have the tracking number,but nothing comes up for it...it was mailed 5 days ago express and my fiance e-mailed me a copy of the recipt so I know I have tracking number right. It was mailed from the Philippines. 2nd. I have read in the forms some examples on how to assemble the I-129f package and seen some photos put together on the same page...I like the look..but will they except photos put together like that or will they want them like stated in the guides...I think it said separate photo's with dates and location written on the back? The photo's all on one page was a cleaner look..was it done on MS word? As all my photo's were taken with my digital camera. 3rd. Last but not at all least WE just found out WE are pregnant kicking.gif I am 40yrs old never married and no kids...Geraldyn and I are very,very excited,she just had the first visit with her doctor and all is going well...but the doctor is saying no traveling. I know from reading the forms and looking at time lines that it is a 50/50 chance to get approved before or after the baby is born....God willing biggrin.gif My question is...on the I-129f it asks to name any children she has that will be traveling with her? What do we put? We want to file now to try and lessen the wait...but I have not found any information on petitioning while being pregnant helpsmilie.gif Any information would be greatly appreciated,We thank you All good.gif Attached File  my_trip_to_phillipinnes_197__3_.jpg   705.25KB   20 downloads



EMS is the express courier service of the Philippine Postal Services, it supposed to be express delivery but it depends on what province in the Philippines the mail come from. I used that service also before and it took more than a week to reach my Fiance. So hang on there and you will have it in few days.

About the Photos, i suggest that you paste the picture in a bond paper and put the caption on it. You can put 2 or more pictures in one bond paper depending on the size of the picture. You can do it in MS Word or in Photoshop just don't edit the pictures and use the Photo Printer for better picture quality.

Congratulations! Im sorry i can't answer you about the pregnancy and baby thing, i sure there's someone here can answer your questions.


are you in an age gap relationship to?? I am in one and love it...

wanted to wish you a HUGE GRATZ on the baby!! I cant wait till I can have another to LOL
and happy visa journey!


ray, im pretty sure i was waiting with you at the airport. when you want over to see your mahal ko.
i want to say, congrates first on the engagement!! and i a even bigger congrates on the her being preggy!! biggrin.gif
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-06-29 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescost of the k-1
i was wondering, if anyone could tell me the total cost of the k-1 visa from start to finish? and exactly ,whats the process consist of?

i know we need the g-325a filled out and the i-129f as well as her BC and letter of intent . what else is needed and whats the whole process from the start to finsh?

any help would be greatly appreciated.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-08 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHERE DO I SEND MY VISA PACKET?
WHERE DO YOU FIND OUT WHERE YOUR STATION TO SEND YOUR VISA PACKET?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-14 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresN/A or Blank for a Question's not pertaining to you on the forms
when filling out the forms, and you come across a section asking a Question. that does not pertain to you. say part C 1. I'm former military. but no longer active. should i leave these Q's blank or N/A ?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-15 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhats need to start the K-1
hello all, i have to admit . i am very blessed to have found this forum. the resources are great . the membership is great as well very helpfully.

i need a little help.
i have my fiancees G-325A. her BC. and her baptismal papers. letter of intent and her passport pics. what else do i need?

what do i need ? besides for the I-129F and my letter of intent?

i was told i need to fill out a G-325A as well, this true?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-14 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill a new job, delay the process?
thanks everyone, now i noticed people were saying that they submitted pay stubs? do you have too? just wondering..
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-19 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill a new job, delay the process?
i have a Question ,regarding a situation with the I-129f.

I'm going to be filing Raquel's I-129f end of the month. but the problems im having is this. i might be getting a new job and a new house. will this interfere with our process?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-16 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprobel with her N.B.I
i was wonder, raquels name has ñ in it ,well her N.B.I does not have it . is this going to be a problem?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-07-19 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of meeting and support for the visa process
i would like to thank everyone for there replies. yeah, now that i think about it. its not a good idea to suggest the whole money issue. regardless of where she is from. i will use the passport, pics and ATM and store slips.

once again thanks for the replies
Aaron w & Raquel w
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-08-06 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of meeting and support for the visa process
i was just wondering, can anyone give some ideas as to what would be good. solid proof of meeting and support?

now, i have my passport stamped. pics .stores, ATM slips. my long distance provider bills . i have several cards.

i don't have letters, only the ones inside the cards.

i also read check stubs can be used for support?

now, i have used western union, money gram and Xoom. to send money to Raquel. can these also be used for the I-129F?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-08-06 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat if you don't meet the standard requirements ?
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hello everyone, i have a simple question. what if in the year your filing, you don't make the standard requirements for support?. my company was just bought out, an there cutting back Overtime. that was my main income. I'm guaranteed 80 hrs a pay period. but i make even better with my overtime.


40 hours a week doesn't take a lot per hour to qualify unless the household size is pretty big but if you don't qualify you get a co-sponsor. Since this is a K1 in the PI though, I'd do all I could to qualify on my own.

What makes you think you don't qualify? Have you done the math?



ITS JUST ME, BUT I PAY OUT ROUGHLY $500 AMONTH IN CHILD SUPPORT.BECAUSE OF PERVOUS YEARS INCOME. BEFORE THE BUY OUT AN DECREASE IN OVERTIME.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-08-26 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat if you don't meet the standard requirements ?
hello everyone, i have a simple question. what if in the year your filing, you don't make the standard requirements for support?. my company was just bought out, an there cutting back Overtime. that was my main income. I'm guaranteed 80 hrs a pay period. but i make even better with my overtime.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-08-26 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about dates on I-129f
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You can only put your current/past addresses at the time you file, and if you move, contact them and let them know.

If you already know where your new address will be, make a supplement or re-do the sheet?


When you file, file as if you did everything the day you filed. If a date isn't current, redo the form.

Is there something specific you are concerned about?

just the time frame from her G-325a, to my I-129f..
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about dates on I-129f
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i am a US citizen, living in ohio.


I would change the addresses to the correct one so you can assure receiving the receipt notices...


OK,but what about the the dates. they don't conflict.there is a gap in time.


I don't really understand what you're asking.

You said you've filled out most of the I-129F, so you haven't finished and sent it yet? If so, what is the issue?

What "time frame"?

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Are you talking about residence times? Please give more information.


yes,i have started it and almost done with it .when i was forced to move. what I'm worried about is the conflicting time frame . from me starting the packet until the time i finish it. there will be a several month gap. is this going to effect
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about dates on I-129f
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i am a US citizen, living in ohio.


I would change the addresses to the correct one so you can assure receiving the receipt notices...


OK,but what about the the dates. they don't conflict.there is a gap in time.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about dates on I-129f
i am a US citizen, living in ohio.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about dates on I-129f
hello all, i have a simple Question.

i have read the links for planning on the I-129f. but what i haven't seen is. a time frame.

i had filled out most of the I-129f, regretfully. i had to move while in the process. and i am kinda worried about the time frame of the dates on the papers.

do i really need to worry?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTRANFER PAPER TO ONLINE?
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Most of the forms can be saved if you do it online or computer, and you can change the date as often as you like when you're ready to file. For example, I-129f form can be saved and dated it accordingly when you're ready to file...


this is a reply from another thread of mine. and it got me thinking.

would it be easier to do the I-129F online? or through snail mail?


Not understanding your question here. Would it be easier to do it online or through snail mail? Do you mean would it be easier to fill out online, then print it off? Or do you mean would it be easier to fill it out online and then email it to USCIS?
It would definitely be easier to email it to USCIS, but there's one catch to that; you can't do it. You have to mail it to USCIS, not send it via email.
Not sure if that's what you meant, but I didn't really understand your question. smile.gif

i guess it was a misunderstanding on my part.i thought you could just do it all online huh.gif lmao
with that said, i guess i will just. finish the paperwork and snail mail it in. lol
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-04 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTRANFER PAPER TO ONLINE?
Most of the forms can be saved if you do it online or computer, and you can change the date as often as you like when you're ready to file. For example, I-129f form can be saved and dated it accordingly when you're ready to file...


this is a reply from another thread of mine. and it got me thinking.

would it be easier to do the I-129F online? or through snail mail?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-03 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshe put the wrong birthplace of her mother
hello everyone, well i want and seen my mahal ko. came back and was planning on filing her k-1. and an unexpected situation came up. and i had to look for another job. anyway, i have her forms and she asked me last night to look at them. because ,she thought that maybe put the wrong city down for her mothers birth of place. well. she did!!

my question, and i know this is a stupid one. can you get by with this. or do i have to have her fill them out again and have them rushed to me and have to wait another couple of weeks to get it?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-23 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthoughts on the interview
this is from that thread from that forum

if i approved this petition its because i believe you are a God fearing woman , sincere , ""educated person"" , i can see you answer well , you had a ""good job"" and ""i believe your education will give you a good job in the USA"" , and i strongly believed that this relationship is very sincere and i will give you the job to convince your fiance' to do from part time job to full time job, i know you are the woman who can help him and does he need you in his side to motivate him to do good , i can see and believe that you are not the kind of person that will allow yourself under welfare, i want you to prove to me when you get there in USA that you will not be a public charge, understand??? i said yes sir, thank you very much.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-23 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthoughts on the interview
hello all. well, i was looking around on the forum and i came across someones experience in the interview. and she was having problems. then i got to thinking. if the sponsor has to show support. does the recipient also have to work ? the interviewer was asking her about her educational background and her job. and i was wondering. my fiancee, had to drop outta school to support her family .

so i guess ,my question is this. would it effect our outcome of the interview. if she had a poor educational background and not a good paying job?

or am i just thinking to hard on the subject?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-09-23 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswrong info on the form ,she i run with it?
hello everyone, i have a quick question to ask.

Raquel has filled out the forms and sent them to me, but there is a problem. she put the wrong birthplace of her mother.

is this a major problem. or should i have her redo the forms?

i thought about just sending it in and rolling the dice!! whistling.gif
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-01 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuse original or a scanned copy?
so you think ,that i need to just write out it and write in the proper place?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-05 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuse original or a scanned copy?
hello fellow VJ members. i have a question. and i know this is the place to ask it.

as some of you might know . i have Raquel;s G-325a. well she put the wrong birthplace of her mother . i want to know , can i have her redo it online . print it off ,sign it and then rescan it and send it to me through email?

or does it have to be in ink her signature?

also i have been told ,to just simply white it out and reprint it on the original form. this is important as everyone knows. i don't want an RFE!!
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-05 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpiration??
hello all,because of uncontrollable situations. in regard to her paperwork. many mistakes and misunderstandings . she sent it to me around jun. well before this happened. she collected a lot of her paperwork.
not knowing that she placed wrong names in certain spots and such. well i was looking at it tonight and i noticed that there all dated some in late 2007 and most in earlier 2008. my Q is this


is there a set date that they have a expiration on the forms?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-26 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
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we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.


Do we?!? Why do we need insight into her personal relationship story? She asked how she as recipient can stop a process, she's received several answers and beyond that it's none of our business. We are not here to judge or be judged. I wonder if you would be making the same assumptions if she wasn't from a 'high-fraud' country.

Please let's be respectful of each other and our individual circumstances and stick to what we're here for - giving and receiving advice and support.

Respectfully,



if you kept up with this thread, you'll have seen i made my peace with her and apologized!!

regardless of what country she is from!!
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-11-02 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
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i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.



AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! Its not like the OP has no right to get cold feet?! It happens you know. Duh!



Maybe so but lets hope the OP is nice enough to pay him back the 455 he paid when he thought she loved him to:)


i said i was sorry, but then i also agree wit you. not everything in life is peachy keen

all i was more or less trying to say is why would she let him do it if she did not truly love him.


i wish you good luck in your endeavors
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-06 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
this is true and i am sorry for saying it, but if that's the case. guess what how many people see these threads? i guess some one had to be the devils advocate.

just did what most wanted to and were scared to say.

the old saying is "the truth hurts"
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-05 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-05 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-05 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal cost of a visa
found this on another forum

You are wondering what is the total cost of the immigration fees (including medical) from petition to US Citizenship? Based on the fee increase which takes effect on July 30, 2007. (not including airfare)

Note: Adjustment of Status Fee of $1010.00 which includes both Advanced Parole & Employment Authorization Document.

For K-1 (I-129F)

Application $455.00
Visa Fee $131.00 (After Jan 1, 2008)
Medical Fee $ 214.00 (Peso equivalent)
Adjustment Of Status (I-485) $1010.00
Removing Conditions* (I-751) $545.00
Apply US Citizenship $675.00
____________________________________
Total $3030.00 (*$2485.00 if granted a 10 Year GC)


For CR/IR (I-130)

Application $355.00
Affidavit of Support Fee $ 70.00
Visa Fee $400.00 (After Jan 1, 2008)
Medical Fee $ 214.00 (Peso equivalent)
Removing Conditions* (I-751) $545.00
Apply US Citizenship $675.00
____________________________________
Total* $2259.00 (*$1714.00 if granted a 10 year GC)


For K-3 (I-130 + I-129F)

Application (K-3 no charge) $355.00
Visa Fee $131.00 (After Jan 1, 2008)
Medical Fee $ 214.00 (Peso equivalent)
Adjustment of Status (I-485) $1010.00
Removing Conditions* (I-751) $545.00
Apply US Citizenship $675.00
____________________________________
Total $2930.00 (*$2385.00 if granted a 10 Year GC)


* If granted a 10 year green card, there's no need to remove conditions.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-12-05 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal cost of a visa
hello fellow vjer's. i am sure this Q is in here some where . but, i just cant seem to find it.

so here it goes.

whats the total cost for both the K-1 and the K-3.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2008-10-26 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan he reapply for another visa?
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his Question is this. how long must he wait .till he can reapply for a visa? or even if he can reapply for a visa?


Depends on what country he is going to... and whether they need visas for a USC to visit. A USC never needs to apply for a visa to visit the USA.



Very true! good.gif


This sounds like another case where a poster has confused "applying for a visa" with "filing a petition". Applying for a visa to enter the USA is something foreigners do.

Is the "friend" a US Citizen? If so, he can file another petition for a fiancee as soon as he's free to marry and has everything ready to file. However, if he's filing the second petition within two years of the first, he'll need to ask for an IMBRA waiver.

If he's a foreigner, his US Citizen petitioner would have the above requirements and he just must be free to marry.




your right, i should have said that. well the woman he is talking to is pinay. yes ,he is a u.s Citizen. he plans on visiting her next year .so it will be outta the 2 yrs by the time he reapplies for another visa.
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2009-02-11 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan he reapply for another visa?
hello everyone. a friend of mine. whom i will keep nameless. asked me to look something up for him on here. so here we go. he got married last year. to a pinay. and just recently has discovered, she has been cheating on him.so now there separated and in the process of getting divorced.

his Question is this. how long must he wait .till he can reapply for a visa? or even if he can reapply for a visa?
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2009-02-10 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT YOU KNEW
I'm looking at the I-129f. i noticed that there is your info then your fiance's side. i was told by a family friend, that i would only fill "WHAT YOU KNEW" not from her per say . but what you knew..is this true??
dawgofwar71MalePhilippines2009-05-25 17:21:00