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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschange of name

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-13 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees after NOA2

Check out this DOS FAQs link: http://travel.state....fiance-k-1.html


A&BMaleChina2014-09-29 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees after NOA2

whats removing of conditions?

 

Check step#23 of the K1 Flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

 

and check out the ROC guide: http://www.visajourn...ontent/751guide

 

Down the immigration path after AOS...... check out our timeline for details....

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-01 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSantiago vs Santo domingo

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-12 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnything that should be obtained prior to NOA2? (split topic)

Posts split into separate thread as poster is asking about their own case and not replying to the OP of the other thread.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-10-10 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Received, but currently unemployed.

Hi Everybody.

 

Thank you for your attention on this topic.

 

As the title says, my fiance and me received the NOA2 for our K1 petition a month ago, just during the time I was laid off at my previous position. Does anyone knows if in order to proceed with the process and complete all the neccesary forms (e.g providing the I-134 affidavit of support form) I do need to be employed?

Yes or you need a cosponsor.

 

Also, is there a time limit if I can't currently proceed with the next steps? Can my petition get disapproved after certain amoun of time? 

 

Yes

 

Thank you for your help!

 

-Daniel Abdala

 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-12 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Received, but currently unemployed.

Thank you both. By the way, can anyone give me details on the time limit if I opt not to use a cosponsor and get a job first? How long do I have in order to continue the process?

 

Current income is key.  As long as you can prove you have a job at the required annual income level at the time of the interview is all you need. 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-12 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the police certificate need attestation for us embassy??

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OntarkieFemaleCanada2014-10-10 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the police certificate need attestation for us embassy??

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Edited by A&B, 10 October 2014 - 09:20 PM.

A&BMaleChina2014-10-10 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre my evidence of ongoing relationship good enough?

Hi guys. I recently submitted a i-129f petition for a K-1 . i just want to know your opinion on the evidence of ongoing relationship that i submitted with the petition... good enough?

 

- Greeting cards she sent me (none from me :no: ) x4

- Pictures together x4

- Remittance receipt (past 2 years)

- Engagement ring receipt

 

 

Thanks!!

 

Ongoing relationship evidence is NOT requested with the I-129F, what USCIS wants is evidence of having met in person within the past two years.   Passport stamps showing entering the Philippines, airfare ticket stubs, photos together, receipts from purchases while in the Phils.... those are needed.

 

Ongoing relationship evidence is later at the visa application in Manila.

 

 

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


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-11 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre my evidence of ongoing relationship good enough?

Hi guys. I recently submitted a i-129f petition for a K-1 . i just want to know your opinion on the evidence of ongoing relationship that i submitted with the petition... good enough?

 

- Greeting cards she sent me (none from me :no: ) x4

- Pictures together x4

- Remittance receipt (past 2 years)

- Engagement ring receipt

 

 

Thanks!!

 

These help...but of themselves don't show anything towards a legitimate relationship.  Content is key.
 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-12 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnough money in bank but not on tax returns

Hi question. For k1, the whole i34 process is so confusing. I read that not all consolates accept co-sponsors. Where can you find a list of this? I have been looking online regarding Senegal but to no avail?

There is no list.  Read up on your respective regional forum here.....or....contact the Embassy and ask!  (Novel Idea !!)

But the fundamental question is that I don't know if the petitioner bank statements are well above poverty level (mostly in monetary gifts ) but the tax returns do not reflect that, for gifts are not reported on tax returns for the giftee, then do u think bank statements would be sufficient?

Current income is key.  Assets help but income is key.

Also as for assesss how about owning a property. Say the property is worth 80,000 bought for 50,000 but 30,000 still owed is that an asset ??? How would that be proven?

Property is not viewed as so valuable....unless you liquidate it first.

Thx so confused   Income is key, get the hint?

 


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-12 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Nigerians K-1 Visa Filers... Next steps.

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~Inquiry is country-specific~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Nigerians K-1 Visa Filers... Next steps.

I'm soo confused and finding conflicting info everywhere. We received our NOA2 September 23rd. I called the NVC on October 6th, they said they hadn't received our packet from USCIS yet and that it can take up to 5 weeks. They said I should check back next week. The part I'm confused about is what happens afterward.

They will forward to the consulate in Lagos processing. Questions:
1. Do they send packet 3 and 4 to the address we provided? Do the mail anything at all? Or can we print online and fill? If so, where are the forms?
2. When do we start collecting police reports and doing medical exams?
3. Does the consulate provide us a interview date or do we schedule it on out own? How? And when can we?
4. I know there's a few to be paid... When do we do that?

Can someone who has recently went through this process please break it down?

Thank you in advance!









 

Once you get the case number go to GTB back and pay the Visa fee and then you can schedule your interview and get that letter of interview and have medical.

During this time you could go to embassy website and download forms and move forward. You don't have to wait for embassy for anything.

 

You should be getting your forms together and your financials together.
 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-10-12 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with error when filing forms!

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Good luck on your immigration journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160 Questions (Germany)

~Moved from K1 Process to Europe/Eurasia Regional Forum~

~Inquiry country-specific~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk i 1fiance visa process

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~Inquiry is embassy-specific~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk i 1fiance visa process

Please anybody knows the update of american embassy in Spain Madrid ,Base on how they process and what they need, and how they pay k vise fee,please I will kindly appreciate any help thanks.

Contact the Embassy directly.


baron555MaleRussia2014-10-12 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForms to be filled during flight

~Moved from K1 Process to Moving and Traveling During US Immigration Forum~

~Inquiry about POE-related process~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSame Sex Marriage now legal

~Moved from K1 Process to Moving to the US and Your New Life in America Forum~

~Inquiry about recent US legal developments, not k1 related~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me K.1 fiance visa /......is islamabad embassy Accept co sponsor ??

~Moved from K1 Process to Asia: South Regional Forum~

~Inquiry is embassy-specific~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE approved. Post Decision Activity

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A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc schedule the interview date?

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~Inquiry about that stage of the process~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling outside for Honeymoon before Adjustment of Status!
So long as you fly nonstop from the mainland to PR you will be ok. Have your passport handy for it is common for ICE to be present at the gates in PR for flights bound to the mainland. Until you have your AP on hand you shouldn't leave the US otherwise you won't be able to return.
JohnR!MaleMonaco2014-10-11 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling outside for Honeymoon before Adjustment of Status!

A cruise is problematic.  Going to the Bahamas is leaving the US so it would be a bad idea if you plan to return to the US.  Even if you choose a cruise where the ship may not plan on entering foreign territory or docking outside of the US, 'stuff' happens and the ship may end up having to dock outside of US territory for repairs or bad weather or other unexpected situations - which means that you would have left the US and will not be allowed to re-enter.  As John R. mentioned, flying to Puerto Rico on a non-stop flight would mean you haven't left the US (it would be the same thing as flying to Hawaii), and you would be able to return to the continental US without a problem as long as you have proof of your valid I-129f status in your passport to show that you are not a foreign national trying to enter mainland US via this route.


Kathryn41FemaleCanada2014-10-11 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling outside for Honeymoon before Adjustment of Status!

~Moved from K1 Process to Working and Traveling During US Immigration Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-related processes, past k1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling outside for Honeymoon before Adjustment of Status!

Thanks guys!! I will wait for my AP tho and look for another destination within the States!! :)

This is by far the safest plan.

 

Until you have your green card, keep a copy of your marriage certificate with you at all times.  We found that this was crucial when the wife traveled on AP, and when we encountered inland CBP checkpoints.


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-13 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid anyone have such a problem???

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry about case status~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid anyone have such a problem???

I check my ds-160 statuse on CEAC websire everyday and it says "No status". Am I allowed to go to the interview cause i already booked it for October.

 

What country?


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSN Name Change

~Moved from K1 Process to SSN Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-related process, past k1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSN Name Change

Hello, we applied and received our SSN and got married and now need to change her name on the SSN

Can we go into the office with just the top half of our license or do we need a certified copy?

 

We live in Arizona if that makes any difference.

 

Thank you

 

Certified copy.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and K2 coming Oct 14th. Go over my checklist please? and, health insurance?

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

~Inquiry about AOS-related process, past k1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and K2 coming Oct 14th. Go over my checklist please? and, health insurance?

I've been over the guide a billion times and still going over it again but also want to get confirmation that I'm tracking.

 

 

 

Checklist:

  1. wait 2 weeks, apply for SSN (for both K1 AND K2?) As others have said, K2 needs EAD or GC to obtain SSN.
  2. Apply for marriage license together
  3. Set marriage appointment
  4. Get married
  5. File for AOS (K1 and K2) & EAD; and maybe AP May as well get the combo card (EAD/AP) for both K1 and K2 the cost is the same. The joint fees for K1 and K2 AOS can also be expensive, not to mention the associated costs (medical, copying, photos, etc.)
  6. ROC Application window for that is a ways down the road, opens up ~3 months before the expiration of 2-year conditional GC.

 

 

 

Health Insurance:

 

What do I do? Looks like insurance from work won't cover them until I marry her and adopt him. I've never had to seek health insurance as I've worked pretty much all my life. Contact a provider directly or go through Health Connector/Obamacare? BTW that family coverage cost is a killer......man. Yep, health insurance costs can take your breath away, found that out two years ago. I added my wife to my work plan after marriage. I went online and purchased a catastrophic health care plan (i.e., $1000 deductible) w/ dental for stepson for about $150/month. Check around for deals. YMMV.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.


A&BMaleChina2014-10-12 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and K2 coming Oct 14th. Go over my checklist please? and, health insurance?

Thank you guys! This all helps so much. They arrive in 2 days!

 

 

Regarding SSN, the K2 is 9 years old. Get him an EAD anyway? Why not?  It doesn't cost any extra when you file the K2 AOS.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/i-485


A&BMaleChina2014-10-12 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and K2 coming Oct 14th. Go over my checklist please? and, health insurance?

can get to 'ethnic clinic' that takes small cash and get it all done there for the school? 

 

if no, why no ? 

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2014-10-17 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and K2 coming Oct 14th. Go over my checklist please? and, health insurance?

Continuation thread merged with original thread.


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-17 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it too early??

~Moved from K1 Process to K1 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry about case status~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it okay to leave the US before getting my green card?

  ~Moved from K1 Process to Working and Traveling During US Immigration Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-related travel, past k1~


A&BMaleChina2014-10-11 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it okay to leave the US before getting my green card?

A green card is for someone who wishes to live in the US; if it not your intention to live in the US then you aren't entitled to a green card.


HypnosMaleUnited Kingdom2014-10-11 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it okay to leave the US before getting my green card?

why do you want a green card if you don't plan to live here? Why go through the entire process and spends thousands of dollars for nothing? Green cards are for residents, not for people who want to live abroad.


mimoliciousNot TellingJordan2014-10-11 21:44:00