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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFINAL HELP
OK SO I AM GONNA SEND SUPPORTING DOCS TO MY FIANCEE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. BANK LETTER
2. I-134
3. PAY STUBS
4. EMPLOYMENT LETTER
5. TAX RETURN FOR 3YRS

I NEED CO- SPONSER ALSO SO MY EMPLOYER IS GONNA GIVE ME 1.

NOW MY QUESTION IS WHAT I NEED FROM HER? IS 3 YRS TAX RETURN AND BANK LETTER ALONG WITH I-134 ENOUGH?

AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED?
PLZ HELP
THANKS ALOT
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-05 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLETTER OF SUPPORT
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Dec 17 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you mean as in Co-Sponsors I-134 (Affidavit of Support)?

No need for parent's consent for a K-1.


THNX AGAIN BUDDY BUT I WAS CHECKING SOME FORUM FROM JUNE 2008. ITS WAS FOR K-1 AND THEY ASK BEN. MORE DOCS, SUCH AS LEETER OF SUPPORT FOR MARRIAGE .......

THNX DEAR
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-17 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLETTER OF SUPPORT
CAN I GET EXAMPLE LETTER FOR SUPPORTING LETTERS FROM PARENTS FOR K-1 VISA.

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?
THANX
HELP ME
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-17 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Notice of Action - Question
QUOTE (nycmale2 @ Dec 22 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, interview date is on Feb 16th, in Mumbai.

So, my fiance not necessarily HAVE TO enter the US before March 17th, 2009. Correct?
Usually once given, visa is valid for 6 months.


MINE FIANCE HAS INTERVIEW ON 12 FEB,2009.
NO YOUR FIANCE DOES NOT HAVE TO ENTER BEFORE MARCH 17TH, 2009.
IT IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS.

Edited by sanjanaa, 22 December 2008 - 10:32 PM.

sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-22 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Notice of Action - Question
QUOTE (nycmale2 @ Dec 22 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My fiance is in India for whom I have applied for K1.

I received "I-797 Notice of Action" which has:

Notice Type: Approval Notice
Valid from 11/17/2008 to 03/17/2009

Does this mean, my fiance has to enter the US before 3/17/2009 (march 17, 2009)? What does this valid date mean?


Thanks


MY FIANCE ALSO HAS SAME APPROVAL NOTICE DATE, DID U GET INTERVIEW DATE? MY CASE IS AT MUMBAI TOO

sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-22 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Interview and 221(g) in Mumbai
QUOTE (amit1947 @ Dec 11 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everybody, I thought I missed something but we were totally caught off guard. I never saw anything about showing proof of future plans. I will comply with the list and hopefully get it all out within about a week. I guess I'll make a reservation for a wedding hall sometime in February.

My fiance, who is an event planner, actually tried to explain to the officer that she would plan the wedding herself after coming to the United States. She explained that she would find a good location and help with all the preparations. The officer asked her, "How do I know you will actually get married to him after getting into the USA? Why if you just decide not to marry him, I need proof". He also asked about her parents and sister's Visa, because he expected that they would attend the marriage in the USA. My fiance explained that after she got her visa , they would get theres (for visiting) and try to make the wedding and/or the reception.

I'm also thinking this might have to do with the recent attacks in Mumbai and increased security.

HI AMIT MY FIANCE IS TOO GONNA HAVE INTERVIEW AT MUMBAI. BUT U DONT WORRY HAVE THIS THINGS DONE N VISA IS SURE.
THEY JUST NEED THIS, GIVE IT. ALL THE BEST,
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2008-12-11 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS -156
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 13 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sanjanaa @ Jan 13 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance has DS 156 form which expires 09-30-07. Is it ok if he print out latest DS-156 and take it to interview??

thnks alot



It's ok to print out the latest one.


thanks alot dear
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-01-13 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS -156
My fiance has DS 156 form which expires 09-30-07. Is it ok if he print out latest DS-156 and take it to interview??

thnks alot
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-01-13 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyer
QUOTE (johndecka @ Jan 17 2009, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sanjanaa @ Jan 17 2009, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MY lawyer charged me $2000.00 for just filing I-129 f.


is it reasonable?

does it cost extra for further procedure? ( after marriage?)



thanks alot

DID U ALREADY PAID the Thief yet?

You dont need a Lawyer for that one. it's not complicated one.
He cant expediate anything faster than what a normal person do.

You'll be the one who has to gather all the imfo he asks/request .

You would save ur money for other things.

It;s a step by step case, so u cant do no wrong.

Save ur money, VJers are better than the lawyers.



dear i paid $1000.00 from which he gave $455.00 fee to consulate.
now today he mailed me invoice of $ 1000.00 pending. he is telling i m done. he dint even help me with anything.

QUOTE (ntinda @ Jan 17 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sanjanaa @ Jan 17 2009, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MY lawyer charged me $2000.00 for just filing I-129 f.


is it reasonable?

does it cost extra for further procedure? ( after marriage?)



thanks alot


We paid $1,800.00 in lawyers fees not including filing fees about $500.00 ???? but honestly it was a rip off!!! They didnt even call before or after the interview. They didnt even give us details we needed to know before the interview like what to present as proof of relationship, I got it all on VJ..... However, we had peace of mind knowing that everything was well taken care of before the interview.

If you read posts from here very well, I think you can file without an attorney and do it successfully. Also you can consider a cheaper attorney..... think about it.

Good luck on the process.


i know but this lawyer are really riping off. but i came thru visa journey site later so,
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-01-17 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyer
MY lawyer charged me $2000.00 for just filing I-129 f.


is it reasonable?

does it cost extra for further procedure? ( after marriage?)



thanks alot
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-01-17 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressimple
What do you answer for, when did you first met in person?


why k-1 and not k3?

please help me with some nice & good answer plz.

thanks alot
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-02-11 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresport of entry
Thanks Alot all

What documents needed for applying social security card?
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-02-16 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresport of entry
my fiance is coming on K-1 visa.

Will he get EAD at LAX?
Will he be able to apply for social security card?


Please Help
Thanks Alot
sanjanaaFemaleIndia2009-02-16 13:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE AT USEM

Congrats! I'm from Tacloban City too smile.gif. I will be visiting home by April for a week. It's nice to hear that you have finally your visa. And your wedding date is my birthday smile.gif. Hope I will be scheduled for interview soon and be able to spend my birthday with my fiance, starting another part of life with him finally. And see you there in the US? smile.gif We might get married in Las Vegas also...A big congrats to your happiness! smile.gif

Congrats again and God bless,

Maay
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-03-03 07:32:00
PhilippinesUSE Jan 9, 2009 interview experience
Congrats! smile.gif It was nice to read your message. I learned a lot. It was step by step, I will keep those in mind. Congrats again and Have a blessed new life where you are now with your husband smile.gif
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 00:07:00
PhilippinesTo my fellow pinays ... does size really matter?
QUOTE (Bésame Mucho @ Jan 18 2009, 06:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bet that most men who read the title of this thread suddenly felt insecure about something. But don't worry, boys, it's not what you think!

My question is this ... if the size of your fiance's wallet is very small, even with his big heart, will this diminish your desire to pursue the dream of going to America to marry and live with him?



Yeah, it's true, fiance's pocket doesn't matter. It's all about the heart of someone I love and his love for me.
This is what matters most in the long run as long as we love each other, money and comfortable life can be earned if we just work hard together. Happiness and love just can't be bought by materials and money.
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-19 03:00:00
Philippinesfor (k1visa) pinays did u purchase roundtrip ticket or one way?
Got 1 way ticket from Philippine airlines for under US$600 for May flight smile.gif.
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-03-30 10:31:00
Philippinesabout booking ticket in advance

Hi, if you believe you have the good chance with your complete papers to be approved for a visa, it's just okay to book in advance. I didn't present any tax return and bank statement, only paystubs, letter of employment and 1 yr w2 of my fiance for the affidavit of support but I got my visa, thank God smile.gif. Where is your POE? If it's LAX, maybe we can fly to US together. I have my reservation either on May 14 or 15. It's one way and only costs us under $600. It somehow helps to find a cheaper fare when the departure date is still far from now.
God bless and good luck! Just continue to have faith smile.gif. You will make it too.
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-03-30 10:25:00
PhilippinesCalling all approved Filipinas! Your Transition... Foods

Hi Kevin,

This is Ira, the one who befriended your Maria during our visa interview smile.gif. She was next to me after my turn and thank God, we had the same consul officer who interviewed us, who granted our fervent prayer: to be finally with our loved one in the US! Praise God! We were both floating in relief and happiness at that time smile.gif. I was there also at the hotel when she announced to you the good news smile.gif.

Don't worry about Mar but it's really sweet of you to be considerate. She will be fine. We have many non-Filipino foods here, thanks to fastfood chains around smile.gif. It won't be a big deal as she may easily adapt to the new things around there. If she wants to eat something Pinoy, she can always go to asian groceries which carry Filipino stuff. For sure, there will be one or two in your area, at least. It would be fun to both of you cooking or preparing Filipino dishes together smile.gif.

I'm happy to both of you, especially to Mar. I just wish that one day, you will bring her to California, say to Los Angeles. We are not that far from there as we will be settling in Glendale.

God bless to both of you!!! Cheers! smile.gif
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-03-30 08:39:00
PhilippinesVisa Delivered!
QUOTE (craigscomputer @ Apr 4 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That sound you hear is one long sigh of relief everyone. I just heard from my fiancee our visa was delivered by Air21 this morning. just a little over four months from the I-129F submission, it is done.


And for those interested, Asiana has some awesome pricing right now. I got a round trip ticket from Los Angeles to Manila and back for only 785.00 dollars, I bought the ticket yesterday and I am flying out on april 7th and we return april 16th. Her one way ticket from manila to los angeles was 675.00 dollars. Awesome pricing overall.


Thanks to all for the support and we'll be in touch after we get back and start our lives together.



CONGRATS! smile.gif It's indeed a great news having finally the visa to be finally re-united with our loved one. I just got mine also last week. And I got my one-way ticket from PAL, a non-stop flight to LAX. It's just US$ 575. Going through a travel agency sometimes is the best way to have cheapest airfare.

God bless and good luck to every one who got their visa already! But don't lose hope for those who have not yet. Keep on praying smile.gif.
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-04-04 09:31:00
PhilippinesIs anyone flying to the US on May 14 (POE:LAX)?


Hello! Congrats to everyone who have passed the visa interview smile.gif. Just wondering if anyone leaving
to the US on the same day and time I will be leaving, which will be on May 14, 10am via China Airlines with POE at LAX.
Though I can manage well on my own, it is still would be nice to travel with a company smile.gif. It's the longest travel
time I will take just to spend the rest of my life with my dearest fiance.

Also, just a tip to share. If you are trying to look for the cheapest fare, you will sure get it from China Airlines.
I got my one-way ticket (for k-1) for only US$580 via Taipei with a very convenient flight schedule. You may call
the airlines' office but I got mine through a travel agency.

Thank you and God bless! smile.gif
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-04-17 03:57:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Experience


Thanks a lot for sharing about the PDOS/CFO. That's what I have been searching here for sometime but only found the info now, thank to you smile.gif. A fellow and I will attend the seminar on May 6 and we won't be lost now.
Good luck and God bless!
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-04-07 08:39:00
PhilippinesAnyone flying to the US on May 14, POE: LAX?


Hello everyone! smile.gif I'm trying again for the last time to ask around from fellow VJs if anyone is planning to fly to the US with POE at LAX. I have already secured a flight schedule on May 14, 10:55am.

Just drop me a line if you are interested to fly with me to the US. I won't mind to have another company during the flight smile.gif

God bless!
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-04-28 09:37:00
PhilippinesCalling all Filipino living in Fullerton,CA or near...
Hello Girls! smile.gif I'm glad to find this thread. I'm from Glendale, California. Just got here for over a month. So far, I'm doing great. We live just walking distance to Glendale downtown where Glendale Galleria is and my hubby always brings me out to go anywhere once he gets home. Hindi pa naman me nabo-bore hehe but I hope I could make new friends with fellow pinays from nearby places. Sometimes I hope can get a job na so I can have new friends but I don't have my work permit pa.

Is it okay to apply for the work permit muna before the AOS application?


QUOTE (GARFIELDCUTE01 @ May 25 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO MY FELLOW FILIPINA VJ ETO YM KO... remy_052899@yahoo.com tara USAP tayo...


maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-06-16 17:17:00
PhilippinesAny Pinay living from Southern California? Let's be together! :)

Thanks for the info! smile.gif My husband and I will look on that. In the meantime, I will just continue to enjoy spending time with hubby and his wonderful family. Will just wait for my work permit so I can start applying jobs around and have new friends when I get one already. It seemed you're not far from where we are...Pray that everything will go well also for you and your fiancee. Just stay be patient and you 2 will be reunited soon. Just drop me a line if you like to have a get together when ur fiancee is here already smile.gif. God bless and many thanks!

QUOTE (JORDANTONI09 @ Jun 17 2009, 06:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is Filipino Town which is in L.A. by Silverlake, I think maybe 20 mins. from Glendale. The only other place where there are a lot of Filipinos is in Puente Hills but thats so far away, I've been to the mall there and yes, there were a lot of Filipinos. There was even a Jollibee there biggrin.gif I'm going to the Phils. in late August to see my fiance, I'm gonna send in the I-134 in September so it will be a while before she gets her, LOL. I hope this kind helps out a little bit.


maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-06-18 16:19:00
PhilippinesAny Pinay living from Southern California? Let's be together! :)


Hello fellow Pinays! If you need someone to talk to, I won't mind to be a friend. I live in Glendale and just have been here for over a month. Things are great with hubby, with his family and friends and the place we are in but don't have Filipino friends around to meet and chat yet and who can relate to the same situation I am in too. It seems I can't find a place where Filipinos are together in one area for mingling sad.gif . Is there really a such place in California?


maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-06-16 17:39:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
Hi, sali din ako!! Sana one of these days will find pinays na maka-bonding dito :)

City: Glendale (close to Los Angeles)
State: California
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2010-03-06 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThank God so much that I finally got my visa! :)

Hello everyone! smile.gif I just want to take this chance to thank everyone who unselfishly shared and posted their experiences and tips here in VJ that have been our guide and hope when we didn't know much about the journey of getting the visa and were bothered with worries. Now, finally my fiance and I will be together very soon. Praise God! smile.gif

It took us 8 months to receive our NOA2 but within 1 month, I got my medical exam (Mar 18-19), interview date (Mar 26) and K1 visa (Mar 31). I'm already scheduled to fly to US (LAX) on May 14 via China Airlines for only US$580.00, a one-way ticket.

Again, thank you so so much, fellow VJ'ers. I pray that those who are still waiting, keep your faith. Nothing is impossible with prayers to God! smile.gif

maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-04-08 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo approval yet on our K1 petition after acceptance since 6/25/08
QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Jan 22 2009, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (maay_dean @ Jan 21 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Elghazi2008 @ Jan 20 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We went through the Vermont Service Center: We sent our I-129F July 21, Our NOA1 was dated August 7, 2008 and our NOA2 was dated December 14th.

Your fiance needs to start making phone calls and try finding out what the hold-up is if he hasn't already started that process.


http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times

Take a look to see what the processing times are for your service center

As of September 30, 2008, VSC was processing cases filed in early March.
As of September 30, 2008, CSC was processing cases at 6 months (March).

(Calling the USCIS Service Center will not do any good because they will just repeat exactly what the site says about the processing times.)



Thank you all for the replies, guys. It's nice to hear thoughts from fellows smile.gif. Anyway, as posted on the USCIS site, we waited patiently for the approval for 6months until I saw VJ. This was when we started to get worried. In fairness to my fiance, he started calling customer service when I found this site and saw the trend visa processing timeline. He called me this morning to inform me that he got the response by mail already. Our papers are on security check indeed. We just don't understand why it is taking so long on security check... sad.gif Hopefully soon, we will get a positive result...it's just getting harder now being away from each other...Please pray for us. Thanks a lot again...



Have your SO contact his Congressman and Senator. They can help some for troubles here in the States.

Take care and be strong!!

Everything will work out.

Phil



Hi, thanks you for the encouragement and for the idea of asking assistance from a government personality smile.gif. I will tell my fiance when he calls me again tomorrow. May we ask how is it done to contact the congressman or senator of California? Do we just have to write a letter of resquest for assistance and mail it? Or handcarry by my fiance to the senator's office? Do they really help?

God bless!
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-23 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo approval yet on our K1 petition after acceptance since 6/25/08
QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Jan 19 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow!7 months of waiting?I hope you'll recieve some feedback soon.I'll pray for you. youre not the only one,some members here are also is still waiting for their second Noa, complete your timeline here if you can..


timeline.gif


Yeah, that's too long, baka magkasabay na tau o maunahan mo pa me, girl smile.gif. Thank you and you have also my prayers, this is all we need now. I hope all of us, who are in this situation, our waitng will end soon. I will try to put our timeline here once I get familiar with this site...
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo approval yet on our K1 petition after acceptance since 6/25/08
QUOTE (Elghazi2008 @ Jan 20 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We went through the Vermont Service Center: We sent our I-129F July 21, Our NOA1 was dated August 7, 2008 and our NOA2 was dated December 14th.

Your fiance needs to start making phone calls and try finding out what the hold-up is if he hasn't already started that process.


http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times

Take a look to see what the processing times are for your service center

As of September 30, 2008, VSC was processing cases filed in early March.
As of September 30, 2008, CSC was processing cases at 6 months (March).

(Calling the USCIS Service Center will not do any good because they will just repeat exactly what the site says about the processing times.)



Thank you all for the replies, guys. It's nice to hear thoughts from fellows smile.gif. Anyway, as posted on the USCIS site, we waited patiently for the approval for 6months until I saw VJ. This was when we started to get worried. In fairness to my fiance, he started calling customer service when I found this site and saw the trend visa processing timeline. He called me this morning to inform me that he got the response by mail already. Our papers are on security check indeed. We just don't understand why it is taking so long on security check... sad.gif Hopefully soon, we will get a positive result...it's just getting harder now being away from each other...Please pray for us. Thanks a lot again...
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo approval yet on our K1 petition after acceptance since 6/25/08
Hello, Im engaged to my love from California. I just can't help to wonder what was happened to my fiance's petition. He filed it at California Service Center and it was accepted 6/25/08 as shown on the USCIS website. It's already beyond the 6month time frame. After finding this site last week and discovered the trend of getting approval, I have started to worry what went wrong to our papers as we didn't get any notice of whatsoever after getting the notice of acceptance. My fiance already called the customer service and informed them of the time discrepancy. But we would get a reply in 45-60 days yet sad.gif.

How stressful it can be emotionally getting a problem from the processing without knowing what went wrong. It is hard already to be away from someone I really love knowing we want to be together very soon. We treat each other as husband and wife already, in our hearts. I know you will understand the emotions we are going through. Though my fiance and I just have been together again this last New Year, it's still hard as we miss each other so much. I'm still adjusting to the fact he's not around again. We have been praying and hoping that we could be together finally by the 2nd quarter, if not this 1st quarter. It's really in God's hands now, something beyond our control.

But can anyone please give us idea what to exppect next? We are now on 7 months waiting, is there anyway for us to to minimize waiting for 3-4 months until I get interview date? I have read the guidelines after filing the petition from the pdf file of USCIS. It says there that there is a "premium processing service" for a fee which processes in 15 calendar days. One of the criterias for expedited handling is USCIS error, which I think we qualify for this. Does anyone know out there if this works?

Advises would be deeply appreciated.
It's really nice to read those forums' messages knowing we are not alone here smile.gif.

Many thanks!
maay_deanFemalePhilippines2009-01-18 22:45:00