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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProblems Saving Forms--DS 156k and Others

I don't have a printer; so, I want to fill out the forms and save them to be printed later, but I can NOT save them.

 

Example DS 156k:  I have downloaded and when I open it, I get a message at the top "Click sign to fill out and sign this form.  When you are done, you can save a copy by clicking "Done Signing".

 

I have click Sign, but can't find where the "Done Signing" is to click.  I have also tried many other ways to save the form after filling it in, but wasn't able to.

 

I have seen where it says to Save a copy, but when I click it, I get a message that Adobe Reader can only save a blank copy.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks

 

If none of the suggestions offered by other members work, try updating the Adobe Reader to 11.0.3. This recently happened to my Fiancee and I had to ask her to do the same which then let her save the form in PDF. hope this helps. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-08-12 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visaa !!

I would wait a bit before getting it, they have an expiration date and for some countries it is as short as 3 months from issue date.

 

 

Okayy i sure will wait !! Thank you


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-05-07 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visaa !!

I just wanted to ask if your allowed to get your police report before even receiving your noa2 for k1 visa!!

Yesterday we hit our 3 month mark from when received our noa1, do you think its better if i get it ready from now?! is it allowed?

I just want to get everything ready for when they approve the noa2

Thankss!..

 

 

Praying!!!...


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-05-07 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa - Senate Reply Saying ...

You contacted your senator's office prematurely if your timeline is correct. The wait time for a K-1 is at minimum 5 months so you haven't gone past USCIS processing time yet.

 

I contacted them because i have seen many february approvals that are past my date and im still waiting, so its kind of unfair to see that when you have filed before them.


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-06-03 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa - Senate Reply Saying ...

If you want your Senator's office to be able to talk to USCIS about your petition, then you need to sign the privacy release. Without the release, privacy laws prevents USCIS from discussing your case with the Senator's office.

All the Senator's office has limited abilities to help you. It can inquire about your case and see if it can get moving along. You can see the list if things they can't do.

 

 

Yes, I faxed them the release form yesterday..


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-05-31 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa - Senate Reply Saying ...

So i contaced my senate about my K-1 visa and how VSC is slow and he replyed saying..

 

  Thank you for contacting our office regarding your case. Although our office cannot guarantee a particular outcome, I want you to know that we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response.

 

                To begin the process, under provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, federal agencies require us to obtain a written and signed release when making an inquiry on behalf of a constituent.  The enclosed (or attached) privacy release form must be signed by the person directly affected, unless that person is a minor.  The form must be returned to our office as soon as possible either by mail, email, or by fax.  Please do not send this form to any other office as that will result in an unnecessary delay.  Once we receive the release, we can begin to work on your case.  If your case involves medical or health-care information, our office may ask you to complete a release specifically authorizing access to medical information necessary to resolve your case.

 

   Please remember that under the law and the rules of the United States Senate, our office cannot:

 

?             force an agency to expedite your case or to act in your favor;

?             offer legal advice or recommend an attorney;

?             get involved in matters under the jurisdiction of any court or legal entity;

?             intervene in matters under the jurisdiction of a school district, your local government, or the state government.


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-05-31 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp please!! how to get police report, Africa???
I need help!!!! Next month it'll mark the 5th month since we got our noa1. My fiance lived in africa, togo for more than six months but now he is living in our home country and I heard it will take time to get a police report from the country he lived in more than 6 months, could anyone help me on how my fiance would be able to get the police report from africa if he doesnt live there anymore??
Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-06-19 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Question regarding online form DS-156

Anyone can complete the forms, there is a section that asks who completed the forms. Make sure the forms have original signatures.

 

 

Okayy so i will fill it in for him and send it thankkk uuu :)


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-07-25 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Question regarding online form DS-156

Yes anyone can fill out the form, online and then print it out.  The online form is not submitted online but is merely there to generate the bar code that prints out.

 

 

Even if im in the usa and hes in his home country right ??? Thanks alot


You can fill it out  for him if  you like  but it  has  to be all your  fiance  information and signature not  yours. Your  fiance will take it to the interview. Form  Ds-156 needs to signed and dated but Ds-156k should not be signed, that will  be signed when instructed to do so at the embassy.

 

 

Thank yoouuu very much i will fill it in for him and send it to him !! :) thanks


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-07-25 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Question regarding online form DS-156

Hi guys! I Have a question regarding this form, My fiance got his noa2 approved week ago.. i just want to ask if I (the petitioner) is allowed to fill in the online form DS-156 for my fiance (the beneficiary) ?? Will that be okay or will it make problems ??? 


Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-07-25 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa for my Lebanese fiancee - some questions

Thank you so much! Your post was indeed very helpful. We'll get to collecting those documents right away then.
 
Does anyone else have any input on the issue of filling out my fiancee's name as it appears in the passport? Again, form DS-156 requests in item #7 that I type my fiancee's first and middle names as they appear on the passport. However, on Lebanese passports, no middle name is present. Should I include her middle name anyway (as I have in filling out all other forms during this process)?
 
Thank you!




Ur welcome !! :)

Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-07-26 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa for my Lebanese fiancee - some questions

Hello all! I've read numerous threads on this forum prior to making this one, but this is my first formal post. I'd like to begin by saying that this forum has been endlessly and continuously helpful in making me understand the process of the K-1 visa. That being said, I have some questions specific to the case of myself (a U.S. citizen) and my Lebanese fiancee. Thank you all for any answers in advance!
 
1. I am currently in Lebanon alongside my fiancee. We went to the US embassy in Beirut yesterday and acquired her package with forms to be filled out including DS-156 (filled online), DS-156K, etc. Is it okay for me to fill these forms out for her with her next to me (and me explaining everything), and then have her sign? The English used is difficult for her to understand.
 
2. The package requests three documents whose names in Arabic we're having trouble identifying: civil record, family extract, police certificate. Does anyone know the names of these documents in Arabic?
 
3. I am currently a full-time student and do not have any income. I understand that a sponsor fills out the affidavit of support, is that correct? Should I include with my fiancee's package that she takes to the interview a letter written and signed by me that explains my circumstances and the sponsor's relationship to me?
 
Thank you again! And sorry for the long post. I look forward to reading your responses!









Hey! I applied for a k1 visa for my fiance in lebanon also! We got our noa2 about a 2 days ago and im already preparing all his papers for him even though im far away! I could try helping out a little bit maybe we could get helpful information from eachother because I dont see many people here who applied for a fiance from lebanon.

1. Yes you can! Anyone can fill in the form but make sure it will be signed by her and not you.

2. Family Extrct - " ekhraj ed 3a2eleh - ????? ?? ?????
Civil record - sejel 3adleh - ??? ????
And police certificate is if she was living in another country and she would get a different civil recoed from there.

3. You should be above the poverty line for them to approve her visa! My parents will be the affidavit of support and they will fill in the form for me.

4. I think her fathers name would be the middle name thats how it will.mostly work out I guess!!

I hope that I helped you out cause my fiance will b3 coming here soon also !! :)














Ali&AmaniNot TellingLebanon2013-07-26 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting CSC....
I am curious if a representative of VJ, representing several hundred petitioners would contact a manager at CSC if they would provide any information on the current status and when the K-1 process will pick up??
Jeffrey SNot TellingRussia2013-03-24 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2s on the 17th of April
Great question, I am curious too. I saw on another thread that someone said 23 approved by CSC yesterday.
Jeffrey SNot TellingRussia2013-04-18 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere can we meet?
It seems the passport issue has been well covered and something you will need to overcome, I can tell you that I am currently in Mexico with my fiance from Russia, I did not want to spend our vacation in frozen Russsia! I did a lot of research on the different optoins such as Jamaica and the Bahamas, etc.. they dont require a visa for Russians citizens however all the flights I found had over night stays or long layovers in other countries, also they always involved a flight change in Miami which would involve a transit visa for her from the US and I definitely didnt want to get involved in that. However Mexico has relaxed their requirements for Russian citizens to visit, she was able to fill out an online application, get instant approval, print it out and she was done. Also there are direct flights from Moscow to Cancun on Transaero which made the trip much easier for her. It wasn't cheap I can assure you but it is a great alternative to Russia in January! One of the many all inclusive resorts are the way to go. Hope this helps.
Jeffrey SNot TellingRussia2013-01-03 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWonderful NEWS! Embassy is ready to set up our interview date!

Is the continuing support letter just a precautionary measure? I don't see anywhere that it is a required document.


Jeffrey SNot TellingRussia2013-06-02 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANKARA NOT READY TO RECEIVE NEW FILES YET!!

Just called NVC direct right now and they said they sent out our packet yesterday, woohoooooo!! I dont know if it was true about Ankara not receiving anything new and if my followups pay attention to my packet in particular or it was false and NVC was just taking its time sending stuff but I hope everyone who is waiting for whatever step gets great news very soon.




Congratulations!

I wish you two the best and brightest future together.
Sarah&MuratFemaleTurkey2013-03-15 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANKARA NOT READY TO RECEIVE NEW FILES YET!!

i actually emailed the Ankara embassy and asked why they arent accepting new forms and they said there is no such thing as not accepting, they dont have the authority to say send or dont send new ones, so I dont know what the heck is going on. Im about to call dep of state again and find out where my packet is and tell'em what Ankara said and see what they say now.




Please keep us updated on any news you may find out. Thanks!
Sarah&MuratFemaleTurkey2013-03-14 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANKARA NOT READY TO RECEIVE NEW FILES YET!!

It's depressing news for all of us :angry: :crying: :angry:




We just need to try and keep positive. Unfortunately it is out of our control, but have faith, pray and take each day as a blessing. As each day goes by, it is a closer step to being with the ones we love most and want our future with. The wait is worth it in the end when two people truly love one another. (Future reference) Looking back at this moment in life, all this will seem like such a short amount of time although it does seem like the wait is eternity at the moment.


Sarah
Sarah&MuratFemaleTurkey2013-03-14 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANKARA NOT READY TO RECEIVE NEW FILES YET!!

THis is a bummer :( Im not quite there yet but still :( I had always thought the ankara embassy was too bad or slow, cuz its not so popular, or as much as some other countries.





We will have to go through Ankara, wish there was a better outlook on quick progress there. Wanting to keep positive but a three month backlog is depressing news :(
Sarah&MuratFemaleTurkey2013-03-14 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIntent to Marry Letters - RFE

May my Fiance sign the Intent to Marry letter, scan it and sent it to me via email? or it should be the original letter?

 

Use blue ink for signatures and yes, they need the originals... they do not accept copies. I got an RFE for intent to marry even though I sent in original signed documents to begin with, am assuming they thought it was copies because it was signed with black ink... so I suggest BLUE ink for signature to remove all doubt.


Sarah&MuratFemaleTurkey2013-06-19 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice

thats strange, becaus my husband just showed them the visa stamped in the passport, but of cousre he had to fill out   the application too, but still he got his ss card within two to three weeks and his green card came about the same time as the ss card, wow. you have a mean person working in that offoce or they just dont know what they are doing at all. so just wait your green card will come soon. you can call the uscis and they will tell you a estimate date for your green card to arrive.  so sorry to hear that.


princess appleFemaleMorocco2014-01-06 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew message from USCIS

Hi everyone,
My fiance was denied his visa at the consulate in March...but today I got this message from USCIS


Post Decision Activity
On April 25, 2011, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

:blink: :wacko: :blink:

Can anyone explain what it means? Does this mean it's being sent back to the consulate or is this the NOID I've been hearing about? To me it sounds positive, but I wanted to ask before I get all excited! :blush:

Thanks for any input!
Jennifer

jennifer i got our notice back form uscis and from our lawyer that our petition was back in the us. and it said the same thing and then another document came forth basicly telling us that there was no fraud found with either of us and also letting us know that the time for an appeal was past due and that we may proceeed to apply for another k1, but we already made up our mind and still planning to have our marraige in morocco this fall. so our lawyer told me that the co sits on these appeals anyways and not put them up as first priority for anyone. they are very reluctant to do them leaving it up to the couple to reapply or make other plans.

Hi everyone,
My fiance was denied his visa at the consulate in March...but today I got this message from USCIS


Post Decision Activity
On April 25, 2011, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

:blink: :wacko: :blink:

Can anyone explain what it means? Does this mean it's being sent back to the consulate or is this the NOID I've been hearing about? To me it sounds positive, but I wanted to ask before I get all excited! :blush:

Thanks for any input!
Jennifer

Hi everyone,
My fiance was denied his visa at the consulate in March...but today I got this message from USCIS


Post Decision Activity
On April 25, 2011, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

:blink: :wacko: :blink:

Can anyone explain what it means? Does this mean it's being sent back to the consulate or is this the NOID I've been hearing about? To me it sounds positive, but I wanted to ask before I get all excited! :blush:

Thanks for any input!
Jennifer

jennifer i got our notice back form uscis and from our lawyer that our petition was back in the us. and it said the same thing and then another document came forth basicly telling us that there was no fraud found with either of us and also letting us know that the time for an appeal was past due and that we may proceeed to apply for another k1, but we already made up our mind and still planning to have our marraige in morocco this fall. so our lawyer told me that the co sits on these appeals anyways and not put them up as first priority for anyone. they are very reluctant to do them leaving it up to the couple to reapply or make other plans.
princess appleFemaleMorocco2011-05-15 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA
wow, i did the same thing a few months ago. i sent in too much money. but you know, i just went back and sent the correct amount of money to them and put the paper they told me to put on top of the stack there as i returned it all in again. they told me the paper to put on top will give my package priority filing. i was so glad to know that. but all you have to do is to send it back in as they shipped it to you with the new amount of money and it will be fine. you will get another NOA1 again. then you just do your timeline and the waiting begans.lol. you will be okay. i remember i freaked out when that happened until i called them.
princess appleFemaleMorocco2012-06-01 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppoinment on tuesday

Hi everyone my fiancé has his appoinment this Tuesday coming up, we are so nervous and anxious at the same time scared , we are hoping for the best because we need the visa so he could be at our baby's birth. What do you guys recommend he wears? Or any tips , and wish us luck :-)

just relax and go in ther happy to get this done. let them know you are happy to be a new father and cant wait to be by the wife side. but just relax. have your documents ready and evidence and smile be happpy, the time is here to be togethr.who knows you better than the one you love.
princess appleFemaleMorocco2012-06-07 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE and originals
I was told by the nvc just recent;y that only your petition is forwarded to them only. but if you need anything from ther uscis of originals you can get them by filling out a for number g884 and get it to them.

just fill out form #G844 and get it to the USCIS ASAP>
princess appleFemaleMorocco2013-03-29 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 how to be cancelled by a beneficiary
Helloo and i am very sorry about that. why not both of you save some funds and have a nice morrocan traditional beautiful as they are wedding party there in morocco and get out of the whole I-129f thing. just a I-130 and get home to your wife. every american bride has a good wedding planned, but trust me if she only saw how much lovelier they are in Morocco and her dresses will never be as royal as the ones in Morocco. not trying to put down any of your plans, but the I-130 will toss out the I-129f anyways and you dont have to worry so much about the pain of the last person.
princess appleFemaleMorocco2013-03-05 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelllo all membres

FOR THE RECORDS, IF YOU GET A RFE:

 I WAS ASKED TO SHOW ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MONEY TRANSFERS AND WIRES OF ANY KIND. I DID SHOW WHAT THEY WANTED WICH WAS THE INTIRE COPY OF MY WIRES AND THE RECIEPTS THAT WAS GIVIEN WITH THEM. THAT INFORMATION IS FOR THE USCIS TO CONTINUE THEIR BACKGROUND CHECKS ON THE COUPLE.. THAT INFORMATION IS FORWARDED TO OTHER PLACES AS WELL. DONT THINK THEY DONT ALREADY KNOW IF MONEY WAS TRANSFERED OR NOT, THEY REALLY ALREADY KNOW THIS STUFF. BE HONEST AND SEND THEM ALL THAT YOU CAN OR THEY WILL  BE ASKING FOR IT. MU HUSBAND WAS NEVER DENIED HIS VISA BECAUSE OF THAT. HE IS HOME WITH ME. SO DONT BE AFRAID. IT WILL SAVE YOU BOTH TEARS TO JUST BE HONEST.


princess appleFemaleMorocco2013-12-03 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds -261

No worries. smile.png

Good luck!


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-02-06 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds -261

I just filled mine today. I didn't really have to save it as I had all the info ready, However, there was an option of save so I am assuming it can be saved and resumed later.


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-02-06 16:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPossible ????

what are the AOS Doc's if i may ask? where we can get it?

 

It's your sponsor's Affidavit of support package. It includes I-864 form and tax transcripts.
Employment letter, pay stubs and cover letter are optional.
 


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-02-11 07:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDraft Case Expired Notification .. What does this mean ? please help!

My visa was approved and i got my visa on july 11th, 2014.  Today my husband received this email from USCIS

What does this mean ? Please help!


 




August 19, 2014

Draft Case Expired Notification

According to our records, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) previously notified you that your draft application/petition for would be automatically cancelled if not completed and submitted within 30 calendar days of 07/17/2014. Unfortunately, the time to complete and submit your application/petition has expired.

Therefore, the application/petition you started on 07/17/2014 has been deleted. As a result, you can no longer view or access your draft application/petition. If you wish to continue to seek this benefit from USCIS, you will need to start a new application/petition.

If you have any questions, please contact customer service at (800) 375-5283 or (800) 767-1833 (TTY) for assistance.

Please DO NOT reply to this message.

 


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-08-19 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespacket

You will be directed as to what to do when you receive the packet 3. It's very easy, nothing complex about it.

You will need passport pictures, copy of the data page of your passport, and also return one or two papers which will be placed in the packet 3.

It has instructions in it. Good luck in all....


RaznattybongoMaleChina2014-02-28 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i buy my ticket now???
Oh okay, thanks guys for the vital info given in relation to my question. THANKS!
RaznattybongoMaleChina2014-03-20 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i buy my ticket now???
I saw my status on Ceac website yesterday as "issued", can i buy my plane ticket now or i should wait to receive the passport? The ceac website states that i will receive the visa within 10days, and i want to get ticket of 2nd April, 2014. I'm afraid if i wait till i get the passport before buying the ticket, it might be nearer to 2nd April and the tickets might be finished for the said date, or if not finished, might be expensive compared to buying it now. PLEASE ADVICE! THANKS FOR READING AND REPLYING!
RaznattybongoMaleChina2014-03-20 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFamily Member

I am scheduling my fiancee's interview on line. There is a screen that ask to add a family member and I don't know if I should go ahead and do it.
My fiancee is traveling to the us with her 5 year old son. Can someone tell me if I have to add him on the interview? Do we have to pay for him also?
I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing...
Thank you all.


did you received an email from the embassy as to when to schedule the interview and pay online ? My case arrived at the Bogota embassy last week, i'm waiting on the next step.
Thanks
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-19 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview tomorrow..
good luck :thumbs:
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-02-18 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBogota Passport delivery
hello VJ
Anyone with a recent experience on how long it takes for the embassy/ DHL to handle the Bogota passport for delivery. My interview was approved on March 18, and i don't even have a waybill # . I was scheduled to return back to the states today, and i wanted to take my fiancee with me. :unsure: I cancelled the fight, and i'm going to stay another 5 days. But with the Holy week down here i'm sure things are not going to get any faster. Anyone else in the similar situation ?

:blink:
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-03-26 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBogota Passport delivery

Check On the U.S. Embassy website, this will tell you exactly where the visa is. My fiance wated almost 2 weeks, the visa was sitting in Cali for a week.

Calicolom thans for the reply, i dont have a waybill # yet, i can't track or see any info. been 9 days total and 5 bussiness days.
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-03-26 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBogota Passport delivery
hello VJ
Anyone with a recent experience on how long it takes for the embassy/ DHL to handle the Bogota passport for delivery? My interview was approved on March 18, and i don't even have a waybill # . I was scheduled to return back to the states today, and i wanted to take my fiancee with me. :unsure: I cancelled the fight, and i'm going to stay another 5 days. But with the Holy week down here i'm sure things are not going to get any faster. Anyone else in the similar situation ?

:blink:
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-03-26 08:36:00