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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOVERTY STUFF
For 2012 it will be $18,913 for 2 people..
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2012-04-20 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if fiancee gave birth with our baby while we still in K-1 process

That is a pretty important event and *may* qualify for an expedite. Try your luck.


This is not an important event and does not qualify for expedite. You will also need to add another person on your I-134. So if you are earning barely enough then don't have a kid yet...
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2012-05-02 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to get NOA2
good luck, you have a few more months to go before you hear something.
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2012-07-15 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTOTAL COST OF K1 VISA
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 7 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ber + Ter @ Jan 7 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whoa, am I reading this right? >_> It dropped from $455 to $170? When did that happen?



Your reading it wrong.

this post was from 2006.

zombie for the win devil.gif


wow, nice catch!!
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2009-01-07 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 sent out from Guangzhou consulate but not received yet
I would give it another week and a half because there could be delays in the mail room or it just takes this long for mail to be delivered to your fiancee.
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2011-04-21 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpediting K-1
sorry, weather doesn't count...
Hell0W0rldMaleChina2009-09-30 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)

My fiance just received her interview date today! We are very excited. If anyone has any "must know" advice for the interview, please do tell. Thanks!


Be honest and sincere; that's it! If it's legit with no unusual issues and all the papers, piece of cake!
HYENAMaleThailand2011-08-13 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)
Long time no see; hope everyone is doing well here! In a month or two, i need to get the paperwork for the 10yr GC out. THings are going well so far. She's not able to drive but slip some cash to a translator (yes in the US) and you've got your learner's permit. She knows the rules but learning what looks to her like gibberish isn't easy at 35 given her schooling. At least now I can send her to driving school here (although a bribed license in LOS does not mean one can drive, they wouldn't accept her international license for driving school here). I am happy I can at least get her into the system in that respect.

Things are going well; I learned prior bumps in the road were cyclical but pregnancy put an end to the monthly mania (hahaha)! She's a superb step-mother to my kids (who we just got custody of) so our new addition will make things even more exciting at home.

I wish driving schools only had the road skills classes for more than 6 hours here :o( It's difficult for a nervous husband to teach a loved one how to drive without sounding angry or offending the student; that's best left up to a third party (kids are another thing, but I can't seem to do it without more gray hair).

NIce to see those of you still here. I'm wondring about the possibility of a B2 visa for childbirth (her mother). They own land, she's a farmer and has no knowledge of a single English word (but it would be nice to have her here for her grandbaby). Any thoughts on this? Is it worth it? I'll keep browsing the site for similar visa stories (money is everything, even in the visa world). Unfortunately, her family got left out of the money train rolling through SE Asia but hopefully when we're done putting 2 of her family through school, they will be best able to help themselves at a higher level.

My absolute best to you all! You're a wonderful group of people!
HYENAMaleThailand2011-08-13 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)
I got the open satellite stations. They're from Laos and Thailand. I watch it for the Russia Today news and Al Jazeera. She watches some of the stuff but after being here for a while, the quality and content of programming is very different (I'll just say that) so she doesn't watch much of the Thai stuff. It's all the same, anyway, some colored shirt did something to another colored shirt blah blah king blah blah overthrow, riot, etc. Nothing new in 40+ years in Thailand.
HYENAMaleThailand2010-11-11 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSawasdee 4 (Thai K-1s in 2010)

Watch out for homesickness. Ann works in biotech and had traveled all over the world before she met me, so she had a lot of experience with other cultures. Her personality is not very "Thai" in terms of most things. She's not especially religious. She didn't live with her parents. But even then, she was very homesick for a few months. I have even seen cases in which things didn't work out because of it, so be careful.


Quite true especialy if they're from the city. There aren't 10 people right outside your door on any given day to talk to so living in the suburbs can be isolating to them. Major culture shock with values (people don't really care what others think here where it's all the rage over there). No such thing as rushing a Thai wife out the door to go somewhere like an American one.

We do have a garden I preplanted her foods in; that was one of the best things I've done. We have at least 200 basil plants and 30 hot pepper plants :devil:
HYENAMaleThailand2010-07-25 02:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTattoo Evidence?
Dear Kabro91; here is my 2 cents just like so many others;

I don't think tattoo would help you more than any other proof, document. As some suggested that many documents can be forged, created, hence a tatto can be added for specific reasons as well. But it can be used as ONE OF THE proof. That's my personal opinion. As it solely depends on the person who will be looking at those docs or the interviewer, it is solely on their state of mind as well. Whether they believe the information you provided is genuine or not is something you can never predic, hence people try to provide as much as they can. So yes, if you want, submit those along with the other information, some of which are pretty standard (e.g. marriage certificate if you are applying for spouse).

In this site like many others, some tend to standardize the process based on their own experience without realizing the world is not the same for all.

I hope you understand what am saying. But congrats with the tatto and I hope she was excited seeing it!!!!!!
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-04-10 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!! VSC APRIL 12
WOW :dance: Great to hear that things went well with you.

Do you know exactly where did you send the email and if you spoke with the supervisor of the first line of agents?

So my question to all is; whenever I call USCIS, they are telling me "We are still working on early September Cases". In such case, I am wondering why would they give you incorrect information deliberately and so blatantly!!!!!
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-04-15 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved - October Filer to VSC
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Guess what !!!!! I Got the approval from USCIS (NOA2) today by text and mail :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Though it took more than a month of the posted timeframe calimed by VSC, I am so relieved now :lol: :P :rofl:

Thank you everyone, thanks VJ for having a site like this.
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-04-26 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photo
Hello jheiney18,

If I were you, I would probably wait few more days, find a way to get her passport size photo and then send the appliation. Apparently you may lose some time now, but getting a RFE, send the picture, and then let them review it and then approving (assumign that was the only problem) would take way much more time than what you will lose if you wait for the picture.

Good luck......
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-05-22 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAOS I-134 for K3
if your husband is a born american he can have his birth certificate. For naturalized citizen, it is the naturalization certificate. One may not have these certificates with them or may lose it, but if this is needed, try to get it first. there is no reason to face a delay for a document that you (your hubby) may already have. Good luck


hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-08-12 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat address to send the Fiance Visa if in Calfornia?

I made a binder which includes everything that is required.



I am not sure if you provided information earlier, but I am utterly confused with some basic info I am trying to get out of your question. What are you trying to do, why did you create a binder for what? If you have the binder with all the required information, you should have the info on what to do with this, right? Or am I missing something?

As you don't have a timeline or much information (not personal info) it would be easier for others to answer your question if you can let all know few things like the following:

1. Visa Type
2. What stage are you in (I am guessing just started with the forms) this process
3. If you have any specific questions?

Trust me, you will get wonderful and great suggestions from others if you are really specifc.

Thanks
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2011-11-23 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few final questions before I send off I-129F packet

I have tried searching the forums but I was unable to find answers to the following questions.

1) For photos, I have about 15 (from maybe 8-10 different events). I know roughly when they were taken (month, year) but not exact dates. Is it okay to put August 2008 instead of 20 August 2008?

2) Do I need to sign and date every addendum (like addresses, how we met, previous employment)? Or can I just paper clip it to the form?

Thanks!


Naah, I don't think you need to mark the photo's with date. My wife didn't and she took a album with her. Even though many would say (or acutally) that you are not allowed to take an album with you (and take them in clear plastic envelop or folder), but she squezzed it inside and they took a look all the pictures. Even though the dates weren't marked, but they were in the album by different events. So for example, the first 20 were from the wedding, next 20 were from reception, another 20 from xxxxx another 10 from yyyy and another x from zzzzz. They may or may not ask few questions looking at the pictures, but that was the extent of it.

For the other addendumbs, I don't think you will need to e that detail and paper clip would be just fine
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2012-03-14 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresissues about calling your fiance "hubby" on emails.
My 2 cents: I have no idea what your source of on go is, but know this, except for breaking, violating, or hiding required information, there is no one red flag. I guess you will learn it as time goes by. We all on this site are so desperate and frustrated that we tend to hold on to every possible information. However, this I don't think would be measured as a red flag under any normal situation. Even if someone was rejected and was stated using of "hubby" in the mails, you would not know the chains of events that triggered the rejection. Just the way one may get rejected for using that workd or other words, thousands may not get rejected or even repriemended. The process tries to find a genuine relationship and if it raises doubt, lots of actions may seem dubious, even a regular action. So don't pull your hair out with the hubby word.

If you are truthful and is genuine with the relationship, keep your head high, and face everything with courage and conviction. If a problem comes your way, look at various options, evaluate them and deal with it your way using your judgment.

Best of luck.
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2012-04-07 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview CO
Usually it is the same unless that person is sick or out on vacation. However these days as all info are stored electronically someone else can make a proxy if a CO isn't available.
hellraiserMaleBangladesh2012-05-07 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate too old?
Khaled and Zohra: My 2 cents on this: I don't think 5 months would constitute as expired, however; that's a decision that will be made by the CO. And though there is no cut off time on when to consider a Police Verification report as expired, you can take 6 months as a standard time.

By the way, I do not think BD police issue these certificates and keep track of them on computer. I could be wrong or things could change lately, but that's what my experience was.

If the CO finds the certificate to be expired, the WORST that can happen is they will tell you to get an updated one. However, if the CO is not satisfied and ask for more docs along with the police report, they will add that as part of those as well. Bottom line is this; you don't need to worry too much about the Police clearance unless something is wrong, and you did the right thing being proactive. Asking to get the Police certificate after you get the interview date would be the proper measure, but you did alright my friend.

Edited by hellraiser, 07 June 2012 - 09:28 AM.

hellraiserMaleBangladesh2012-06-07 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP
can someone PLEASE help me how to obtain those TAX TRANSCRIPTS n what kind?? for the visa :( im sorry im asking this again but im reallllyy starting to stress out now... :( because my N02 is only valid until February 15 and i still have to send my fiance the paperwork .. he had problems with his papers.... i tried calling the embassy they told me oh dont worry it wont expire, it cant .. why do they have a form than for extension? :/ if it cant expire ughhh!!!!

i just tried calling the number 1-800-908-9946.. and its automated service it tells you press 1 for this...press 2 for that ahh but i really want them to fax it to me how do i do that..? and what kind of transcripts do i need? because from my understanding they had like different transcripts .....:( how can i get them to fax it to me ..sorry.....its just that i dnt want to wait 2 weeks :( for the transcripts.. is there anyyyyy way for me to get them faster???
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-01-19 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSIGNATURE
Which one of these forms need to be signed BEFORE the interview because i know some cant untill the interview moment please help if u can id appreciate it . :)

1. DS- 230
2. DS- 156
3. DS-156K
4. DS-157
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-01-24 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum Poverty Level??
Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?
No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.



http://travel.state....types_2994.html
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-02-14 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfilling in pen...
he made 32,000 something not exactly sure + money dat i made ... a lady told me that we need only 27,000 something ...cuz im not dependent on my brother ... so its only my bro his wife his kid and my fiance..
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-02-15 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfilling in pen...
im really stressed out now, when my brother was filling out the I-134 he did not put my niece on there as a dependent i even explained it to him... but he claimed her on the taxes :S ... i just found out but he put his wife though... he didnt put her because his wife is the one that buys stuff for the kid and my brother pays the bills but they filled taxes together.. as a married couple..!!!!!!!!!!! ahh ;(( sometimes i feel like im gonna go crazy ... the form is already there !! worst of all .. he has an interview TOMORROW.. should my fiance just add her in a pen ??? even though the form has been filled out on the computer printed... im scared they are going to say something... did any of you have tthis issue that you had to add something in pen ? dnno :((((
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-02-15 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage license
Hi everyone
My fiance received his Social Security Card and his State ID in Chicago.. well my question is where do i apply for our marriage license?? because i heard i need a license in order to get married n get the certificate...how long does that process take..is there like an appointment that i have to make to get the license?? once i get the license can we get married right away??.
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-04-27 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 issue.
well no i am not going to wait that long to apply for my AOS... haha i am just waiting for our marriage certificate go change my last name and apply for AOS, ...i know once you change your last name i will be receiving a new social security card but the SSc number stays the same.. do i really have to wait for that new SSC card to send my AOS..i dont think so because number stays the same and they will already have it in the system my new last name...again i will appreciate any ideas.. i may be wrong... also my fiances birth certificate was taken at the embassy and he has a regular one here .. in serbian... :( i wonder if i can translate it somewhere in US or maybe have his mom pick it up and scan it n send it over email ..bcuz i think all they need is a copy
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-09 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 issue.
Hi everyone

well me and my fiance got married a month later when he arrived to U.S... he is here on a K-1 Visa.. well his visa is valid for 6 months but thats only for POE, if he didnt leave his country in those 6 months he wldnt be able to enter when it expires. Unfortunately, his I-94 expired and my question is whether that will make problems for the AOS.. i thought that date on the I-94 was only for the marriage and to get his social security card. He already did all that, we got married within 90 days, he has his State ID, driving permitt. I would like to know if any of you applied for Ajustamnt of status ( AOS) after your I-94 expired and did it make any problems? :/

sorry im asking this again...ive seen so many posts about this but i would love to find out whether any of you went through this OR if you at least know someone..
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-09 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescivil surgeon
do any of you know a civil surgeon in chicago area..niles... subrubs idc... i live in morton grove... that will transfer vaccinations to form I-693 without DOING THE WHOLEEE EXAM ALL OVER AGAIN they r so retareded i swear... it specifically says on the instruction of I-693 form THAT WHO EVER IS A K1-FIANCE VISA ENTERANt do NOT have to repeat the medical exam if filing within one year.. pls help.. i seemed to call every doctor n they all want to do the full exam and charge 400$ and up...
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-08-20 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdeportion policy???? :S
http://www.cnn.com/2...rss_igoogle_cnn

do any of you know what this is about?????? im a bit confused because my fiances I-94 expired in June and we r sending his AOS papers on monday... :(( AAHh does this count towards even like ppl that enter US legally... because i believe who ever enters on a fiance visa thats legal... i hope im not wrong haha ... sorry it just freaked me out... dnno if any of you know anything about this...i might of misunderstood the article... heelp
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-08-26 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling out I-129F
i never really answered anything in such long sentences.. if it did not apply to me i just put N/A ( not appplicable) ,,, but make sure not to leave any questions blank...

example: lets say it asks for your middle name and you dont have one ... just put N/A...

make sure you read the instruction for the form I-129F before sending anything in .. its pretty clear too...

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-129instr.pdf
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-12 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjoint sponsor's transcripts on old address??
would it be a problem if my joint sponsor's transcripts are on her old address??


in case thats a problem can it be changed over the phone if we call IRS ??
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-20 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter help.
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Edited by VolimTe, 26 September 2011 - 12:37 PM.

VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-26 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter help.
does my joint sponsor need employment letter, if she has 3 past years of tax transcripts with the pretty consistent salary around 34,000...????

or is the employment letter only if you dont have tax returns??? i dont see it anywhere in the instructions???
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-26 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent!!! please help us!!!
maybe she could be more specific what he forgot to include??? :/
all the evidence, some of the evidence...


well i dont know if i was in their place i would call and not wait :/ again speaking with a supervisor should be more helpful && not the regular representative

haha maybe USCIS should start hiring some ppl from VJ :D :D
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-12 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent!!! please help us!!!
i feel like you should just wait and see what happens. I am sure they will send the letter requesting more evidence, rather than canceling the check or smthing i duno i wld not do that... because they know ppl miss stuff out when gathering everything,,.. try calling the 1-800# and talking to a supervisor maybe not a regular representitve because they give you more misinformation ... from my own experience i called the other day ... i just felt like the girl was sitting on the computer and read everything off so try talking to somebody higher...
VolimTeFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-12 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGirlfriend
AMEEN!

It's not being judgemental - it is experience. I got married first at the age of 25 and can tell you now that I was way too immature to figure out what person I should really be looking for. Now maybe that's just me, but will simply tell you that people getting married at the age of 18 have no clue what they're doing.


sarsortiFemaleAlgeria2012-09-18 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGirlfriend
If finances are a problem for you now, you are in trouble. America may be the land of opportunity but there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You will definitely need some source of income once you arrive (it's a long and tiring process even when you have your ducks in a row)because you cannot obtain employment legally until you have a green card and you cannot live off the government. You will need housing, food, utilities, transportation...the list could go on and on. Take the advice offered here and just wait. Get a p/t job save some money and finish school. I know the heart wants what the heart wants but some things are worth waiting for. I wish you all the best.



Well i'm 17 year old boy dating a 17 year old girl and we talked about me moving to the USA and the only way we saw it was to get married. So we said we should wait till we're both 18(next septemeber) so im asking if there is a way I could get the K-1 Visa approved without meeting her (i would meet her if there was a way but there isn't and i thought of everything). Thanks for your answers

she's a US citizen and im from Europe.


sarsortiFemaleAlgeria2012-09-18 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIts been over 2 years

A couple months ago I visited India for medical purposes since I dont have insurance here and was cheaper in India. I had a herniated disc and went through some mental issues, and I have documentation for that. Would this be a good enough reason for us not seeing each within the last two years? or what would be an acceptable reason?

They will say if you can travel to India then you can travel to your fiance, also your fiance can apply for a 160b visitor visa. I wouldn't volunteer too much information, especially along the lines of mental problems. Even though we are human and have issues they could use it against you somehow. Personally I don't think I could bear a 2 year separation, I would have to find a way to be together way before then. We have not seen each other in person for 4 months and we feel desperate, as we are only 2 months into the k1 process, but we have already applied for a 160b visitor visa and if they won't give him one I will be on the next flight out. Trust me when I tell you our funds are not unlimited, however where there is a will there is a way. And everyone here is right the money you spend on an attorney for something you can do yourself is the money you can use to travel. Also USCIS can and will give misinformation, whether intentionally or not I don't know but what comes easy to them can be confusing to the average layperson. Good Luck to you.

Edited by sarsorti, 29 September 2012 - 09:27 AM.

sarsortiFemaleAlgeria2012-09-29 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbetter to be together?

I was told that I wouldn't be able to enter the embassy for my wifes interview, however I was let in (with a little coersion)and attended. I personally think that American spouse should always be prsent, even if you have to wait outside for if there are any issues/concerns, you probably would be brought in to interview as well, therefore resolving any possible problems.

This process is so long and expensive, I think that we should do whatever possible to ensure no delays...

Really you are so right and besides as I mentioned earlier it will be more precious time together as well as evidence of our commitment to each other.
sarsortiFemaleAlgeria2012-10-04 12:47:00