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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresso is it required to fill the aos form again for my daughter's son?

~Moved from K1 Process to Fam.-based AOS Process Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-associated process, past K-1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresso is it required to fill the aos form again for my daughter's son?

And thread moved from AOS/Family-Based forum to the "Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America forum" -- lengthy search yielded OP's own status.

 


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

Since you two are already talking getting married, you have two legal options:

 

1. K-1 all the way

 

2.  Visitor visa, get married, then he returns and you file for a CR-1 visa.

 

 

Coming here on a visitor visa and getting married and him staying and trying to AOS is visa fraud and could face a lifetime ban.

 

Your gamble.


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-17 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the "What Visa Do I Need" forum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

K1.

Going into the US on any other visa with the intentions to get married is illegal. You would need to prove no connections before entry and if you tried thatit would be fraud. Safest, fastest and legal option would be stay where he is and go through K1 process.
K1.

Going into the US on any other visa with the intentions to get married is illegal. You would need to prove no connections before entry and if you tried thatit would be fraud. Safest, fastest and legal option would be stay where he is and go through K1 process.




You are incorrect twice.

It is not illegal to enter the USA with the intention of being married. Its is illegal to do so using a tourist visa if the original intent is to remain and file an AOS.


NingFemaleThailand2014-10-18 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

Where is boiler and some other people saying: "well, life happens, just AOS"? How can one case be considered fraud, and the other okay just because the beneficiary was pregnant? (The Chile Example). I call double standard by some posters here. If the OP had said, "I hadn't thougt about getting married until one day it occurred to her she would have gained sympathy from the faction on VJ that encourages adjusting status with a tourist visa.

I don't know who you are talking about and it probably doesn't matter. What does matter is the law. The law that is approved by the govt. That law says if a person enters the USA on a tourist visa with the intent of marrying and then filing an AOS has committed fraud. That same law allows for those that enter, marry with the intent of leaving and change their mind and decide to remain can file the AOS to do so.

Again I don't know who the mystery faction is but I do know that V J has a forum that helps people learn how to legally follow the law to file the AOS.

The U S govt is responsible for the adjustment procedure. It seems to me that Boiler and others are just more aware of those laws and are encouraging people to use the in place legal procedure.


NingFemaleThailand2014-10-18 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

What I am talking about is how two cases yet similar result in different responses from the VJ community. Basically you are saying that one way to get a green card is to come to the US with the intent of leaving, and then suddenly, because the intent initially was to return, decide to "change" one's mind, marry and file for AOS? No wonder there is so much scrutiny regarding B1/B2 visas. What you are referring to is a loophole which has been abused. The mentality to use visitor's visas to AOS because they "met" someone on vacation or because they had an epiphany and would rather stay is bogus. It is cutting in line so to speak. You can do it, yet it doesn't mean it is right. Why even bother with a K1 or K3 if you can just "change" your mind upon entry? I say the OP should encourage her SO to go on vacation with a return ticket, and then "reverse" course and file for AOS based on your logic.

I know what you are talking about. What you have described in your " basically " rant is exactly correct. You are disturbed that you or someone like you isn't appointed the thought police for America.

Is there a " loophole " . Yes. You simply just stumbled across something that has existed for a long time. Unfortunately you are not in charge of right and wrong other than your own choices.

I can do it? No but many others can and will. You see I am proud to be an American citizen.

Why bother? Because some people will want to do what is right even though they wont ask you for permission. Another reason is the initial difficulty of being granted a tourist visa.

Please contact the O P by P M to explain exactly what you expect of them. You may find that one person in a million that will do what you think of as right and disregard the actual use of the existing laws.

My logic? No. Its the U S government that determines the laws by using the system we enjoy to create those very laws; not me. It is certainly true that the O P could use those very laws and a total understanding of the application and definition of " intent " to gain a green card.  


NingFemaleThailand2014-10-18 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

Sorry If this is post on the wrong section, I really dont know where this will go.

 

I met boyfriend online on skype, and we were on long distance relationship for 6 months skyping then came to the US on new years of 2012 under a student visa (F1). He studed in here in the US until Apirl and back to his country. He then came back to visit me on the following new years eve. On may of 2014 I went to his country, down in brazil for the summer and now he's planning to back here in America and we are thinking of the possiblity of getting married and living in the US. What would be better?

 

 Trying to take the K1 visa or him comming here with a tourist visa that he already has and getting married, and apply for a change of status in the US.

 

What would be best if my boyfriend has already a toursit visa and came here a few times, I also went to his country down in Brazil once recently 2 months would it be worthy to get married in a tourist visa or should it be better for him to apply k1 visa in his country?

 

 

P.S I am currently of course from the US He's from Brazil

Your second paragraph indicates the intention of committing fraud when you refer to the use of the tourist visa as a means to immigrate. If you were to do this in this manner and were found guilty of visa fraud he could suffer a lifetime ban. The most important aspect of this is what his intention was when he crossed the U S border.

What would be best is a clear understanding of the laws so you can determine the best course of action. You can certainly marry while he is in the USA on a B 2. After understanding intent he can decide what his was therefore what should be done.

He doesn't apply for a K 1 anywhere; you do by petitioning for him to be approved for a K 1. You can not do that if you are married. If you are married you will petition for a C R 1 which results in a green card upon entry.


NingFemaleThailand2014-10-18 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VS B1/B2

The I-129F is a petition, the K1 is a visa that does need to be applied for by the beneficiary. 


NLRFemaleCanada2014-10-18 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost interview CEAC status changed from 'Issued' to 'AP'

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife's Visa is Expiring

why can't she extend her Canadien Visa ? 

 

or get a new one ? 

 

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DarnellMaleChina2014-10-17 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife's Visa is Expiring

Hi All,

 

maybe some one can answer this, my wife she is canada and i have submitted DS-260 and all supporting documents now waiting on review and interview date. My Wife canadian visa expires end of November, if we don't get the interview date before that what should be our best approach. Can we get the case now transferred to India? I really don't know what to do. please please help 

She needs to renew her passport ......NOW

 

You can email the Embassy and delay the interview until the new one comes in.


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-17 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife's Visa is Expiring

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the CR-1 Process forum -- OP is married. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife's Visa is Expiring

Hi All,

 

maybe some one can answer this, my wife she is canada and i have submitted DS-260 and all supporting documents now waiting on review and interview date. My Wife canadian visa expires end of November, if we don't get the interview date before that what should be our best approach. Can we get the case now transferred to India? I really don't know what to do. please please help 

 

Okay she has a Canadian visa but was her case# assigned as  a Canadian resident dos it start with MTL or MUM or for New Delhi?

 

Because unless she is a resident of Canada she wouldn't be able to interview in Canada.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-10-18 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife's Visa is Expiring

She might be a Student or on a work visa.


BoilerMaleWales2014-10-18 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 2014 Non-Filipino TSC Filers

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccines

~Moved from K1 Process to Fam.-based AOS Process Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-associated process, past K1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa IMMIGRANT or NON IMMIGRANT

Correct.  The K-1 visa is a "hybrid" visa -- nonimmigrant with immigrant intent.  This is why the visa applicants are interviewed by the Immigrant Visa units in the consulates.

 

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Thread moved from K-1 process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood Morning :D NVC Number!!!

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

 


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone help...Anyone prior experience plez

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 updates

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry about case status~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoly smokes!! freaking out

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFast i129 approval

We received our NOA2 tonight after only waiting 35 days! I was expecting to wait 3-5 months, anyone else experience this?

 

It happens.  You can wait the full 6 months that the K-1 visa is valid for to move to the US>


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-17 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFast i129 approval

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFast i129 approval

We received our NOA2 tonight after only waiting 35 days! I was expecting to wait 3-5 months, anyone else experience this?

 

Yep they just posted today after 20 days approved. Congratulations.

 

http://www.visajourn...s-freaking-out/


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-10-17 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Police Certificate

Hello,

 

Quick question - my fiance and I have received our NOA2 and the visa interview is next Monday (Oct. 20). I believe we've gathered all of the docs required based on the checklists I've found, but one thing I can't find is whether or not my fiance will need a police certificate from USA.

 

The reason I ask is because she spent exactly a year here on an internship, and the instructions say that if the applicant had ever spent more than a year abroad in any country, they would need a police record. Does this apply for her time in the US too? Anyone have any experience with this? I'd appreciate any insight anyone could offer.

 

Thanks,

Eoghan

The USA doesn't issue police reports.


NingFemaleThailand2014-10-14 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter marriage

*** Moving from K1 to AOS from Family Visa forum as that is the process the OP is asking about  *****


Penguin_ieFemaleIreland2014-10-17 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter marriage

Hi Vj family. 

 

I know that this is a lot of questions , but I would be so grateful if anyone can be of comfort and help me with the answers. Thank you so much guys. It is such an emotional roller coaster of a journey , it feels great to know that we are all in this . Thanks guys .

 

 

After POE is this order right?  2 and 3 could be switched, 5, 6, 7, 8 are all sent together, 9 comes before this last mentioned groupings and 10 is sent along with the grouping.  Read the instructions for fees.

 

1-Apply for electronic I-194

2-Apply for SSN

3-Apply for Marriage license

4-Get the marriage Certificate

5-Fill form Form I-485

6-Fill G325 A (of Both?)

7-Affidavit of support 

8-EAD&AP forms

9-Medical exam

10-Fees(?)

 

a)-They don't give you any documents at POE right?   Yes

b)-Is it ok to apply for SSN before marriage since I am not having my name changed?  Yes

c)-I took my Medicals in August. I am not sure what else is remaining or if it is incomplete . How do I make sure of this?  Need the 693 vaccinations transcripted by a CS

d)-How much would the fees be?   CSs charge what they want, the AOS fees are found on the instructions for the 485

e)-G325 a is needed for both petitioner and beneficiary ?   Read the Guides and the Instructions.

f)-Do I need to wait 2 weeks before I apply for SSN?   Usually that's suggested.

g)- Do they hand you the marriage certificate ?Can you ask for that , than waiting it to be mailed to you?  Mail to you, have extra certified copies sent for future uses.

h)-We are planning a court wedding and then a church wedding. Would the court wedding help us to receive the marriage certificate faster?   Yes

i)-Do you need to submit any proof of relationship such as wedding pictures or affidavits ?   No

 

 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-17 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter marriage

OP:  :time: It helps everyone that uses the forum, or gets helps from the forum.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE questions (merged)

hi guys  finally after 11 months stuck in background checks on my fiance petition we  just got a RFE letter stating:

 

FORM G-325A: submit a properly completed and signed form G-325A for  the petitioner,  _my name _____ and for the beneficiary _____my fiance__name______.

 

this form can be obtained online by visiting:http/www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf

 

Note: you had submitted form G-325'S, instead of the required G-325A'S.

 

 

does this mean the my petition is approved when i send the correct form?  anyone in the same situation ? What hppen next ? 

 

 

 

 

 

It means that your petition will continue to be processed as soon as you provide them with properly signed and completed Forms G-325A for the petitioner and beneficiary. Right now your petition is not being processed until they get the requested information/forms from you.

 

Good luck on your visa journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-16 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE questions (merged)

~~Similar threads merged. Please do not make multiple threads for the same or similar topic. It can make getting a clear response more difficult.~~


OntarkieFemaleCanada2014-10-16 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE questions (merged)

hi guys  finally after 11 months stuck in background checks on my fiance petition we  just got a RFE letter stating:

 

FORM G-325A: submit a properly completed and signed form G-325A for  the petitioner,  _my name _____ and for the beneficiary _____my fiance__name______.

 

this form can be obtained online by visiting:http/www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf

 

Note: you had submitted form G-325'S, instead of the required G-325A'S.

 

 

does this mean the my petition is approved when i send the correct form?  anyone in the same situation ? What hppen next ? 

 

 

 

 

 

It does means your file ... finally... landed on someone's desk so it is being reviewed and processed... finally.  

 

 

i recently  went to visit her last week, my 2nd visit.  we missed each other so much that i went to visit her from  Oct 2, 2014 to Oct 12, 2014. i documented my visit with airline tickets itinerary, hotel receipts and pictures together on my visit. Should i also send it with  the RFE for extra evidence even if they are not asking for it . IT WOULDN'T  HURT TO SEND IT RIGHT ????

 

NO.  Only send what USCIS requested.     Send copies of all that to your fiancee for the interview, evidence of ongoing relationship.

 

 

Philippines forum:  http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, Yesterday, 07:02 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-17 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this my NOA-2? What next?

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

 


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this my NOA-2? What next?

So I was checking the USCIS website and it changed from "Initial Review" to "Post Decision Activity" and it says:

 

On October 16, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

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.

Is this my NOA-2?  

 

What's next?

 

Yes it is!  

 

 

Next.  Next your case file will go to NVC where it will receive it's MNL #, then the case file will be forwarded to Manila.

 

For what is next to do... follow the flashing arrow below.

 

 

Pop over to the Philippines forum for all your questions about the process in Manila (every embassy does things differently)

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-17 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1 received, packet xferd to Cali Service Ctr

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry about case status~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-17 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe just starting k1 visa process

Welcome to the forum.

 

There are many folks that come here and using the information contained on this site, successfully obtain their K1 visas, without the need for an attorney. Provided that their case is pretty straight-forward with no complications, or confounding factors. The key to this site is to read, yes, read, the guides and the threads in the respective forums.

 

The place to start is to located in the  Guides section, conveniently located at the top of the forum page. In particular, look at the K1 Flowchart, and the step-by-step K1 visa guide. Spend some time getting acquainted with all of the great info that is readily available in the Guides.  That is a good place to start becoming acquainted with the terms, forms, lingo of the immigration process. Another good source of information is to use forum's Google Custom search function, conveniently located at the top right-hand corner of the forum page.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-15 05:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe just starting k1 visa process

Hello, im just a newbie here and me and my fiance were looking for some advices about k1 visa and someone on facebook told about this site. Me and my fiance from Georgia are planning to hire lawyer and she said it will cost 5k dollars

I'll personally do it for $2K.

 

 

, what she said that she can assure that she can really help us in k1 visa, is that the real cost of hiring lawyer or it will cost more? i know its kinda same topic from everyone and maybe repeatedly discussed but we really need some of your advices. My hubby said it will cost overall 10k dollars just to fix the visa including hiring lawyers and some papers needed.

He needs to do more homework.

 

 

And we are 5months in relationship and met once for only two weeks ,coz he can only have a vacation for 2 weeks acc. to his job. Is it ok the length of time of relationships in visa?

Yes

 

And can anyone put the step by step process of k1 visa here. thanks so much to your help of there is.god bless

Read the Guides, link at the top of this page.

 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-15 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe just starting k1 visa process

Hello, im just a newbie here and me and my fiance were looking for some advices about k1 visa and someone on facebook told about this site. Me and my fiance from Georgia are planning to hire lawyer and she said it will cost 5k dollars, what she said that she can assure that she can really help us in k1 visa, is that the real cost of hiring lawyer or it will cost more? i know its kinda same topic from everyone and maybe repeatedly discussed but we really need some of your advices. My hubby said it will cost overall 10k dollars just to fix the visa including hiring lawyers and some papers needed. And we are 5months in relationship and met once for only two weeks ,coz he can only have a vacation for 2 weeks acc. to his job. Is it ok the length of time of relationships in visa? And can anyone put the step by step process of k1 visa here. thanks so much to your help of there is.god bless

 

 

The process can easily be don't without an attorney, total waste of money.  Follow the GUIDE here for the process at USCIS for the K-1.   Save your money for other things.

 

There is no requirement for length of time being together, only requirement is having met in person within the past two years.

 

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

 

 

 

Pop over to the Philippines forum and say HI... great bunch over there.

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/

 

 

Once you get to the visa application phase in Manila - follow the flashing arrow below


Edited by Hank_, 15 October 2014 - 09:09 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-15 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot even a touch

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry about case status~

 

 

 


A&BMaleChina2014-10-16 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1/k-2 visa

hello. need some piece of advice from you guys. i was admitted in the US as k-1 and right now, done the marriage and AOS as well. a sudden change of plan. i will go back to Philippines to get my son. i did  not bring my  son here anyway because our plan before is me and my husband should wait that my son is  a bit matured that he can take care of himself like eating, changing clothes and taking a bath by himself because my son is still 5 years old and i will go to school,so, i can't eye on him always and i don't want to bother my husband too because he have a lot of things to take care of. But as time flies so fast, i can't stop   missing my son everyday, that's why, i wil  lgo back and get him and i will just be  having home school so that i can do both, eye on him and studies too.

HERE'S MY QUESTION:(S)

1.) does my son still need passport also even if he is still 5 years old? Yes.

2.) does my son have visa interview and i will set an  appointment on that too? Likely, check with US embassy.

3.) does my son need cfo seminar? Check at Phil. Regional Forum.

4.) do i still need to pay visa fee for my son or he was already part of my visa fee before? Likely, check DOS FAQs

5.) what are the process to follow for my son's visa processing? where should i start first,second, third and so for...? Check at Phil. Regional Forum.

hope to hear from you soon....God bless.

 

~Moved from K1 Process to Phil. Regional Forum~

~At this stage of the process, instructions/requirements are often embassy-specific~

Welcome to the forum.

You ask good questions. 

 

Check out the DOS K1 Visa FAQs for some information: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html

 

Many of your questions are embassy-specific, check at Phil. Regional Forum.

?When you get a chance :time:. It helps everyone that uses, or gets help from the forum.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.


Edited by A&B, 16 October 2014 - 04:37 PM.

A&BMaleChina2014-10-16 16:29:00