K2

[TonetSparrow 0]

Hello to all!!!

I would like to start by saying congratulations to all the dedicated and committed couples here that received K1/K2 visa approvals.

I would like to also say thank you to the multitude of supporters on this forum that have provided experience and knowledge to those of us that are in the process of waiting for approvals.

My apologies if this has been addressed before, but can anyone help me understand the process regarding K2 visa application/approval?

My fiancee (in the Philippines) and I have applied for the K1 visa and i have received NOA1 already. On the I-129F i included the names of her daughter and the name of our son (who was just recently approved with CRBA for US citizenship). I believe i may have misunderstood the K2 process though. It was my understanding that the children would receive the K2 visa automatically when the K1 is approved for my fiancee. I have recently read that another I-129F form should be completed for the child to get K2 visa.

If true, do I complete and submit the form, or is this completed during interview stage for my fiancee? Her daughter is 7 and we are very close; there is no way I can have my fiancee leave the Philippines without her. I am now concerned that we will have to wait longer and apply another I-129F and wait for approval process like the K1. Obviously, our son (now 5 months old) is no worry because he is considered US citizen and has US passport. We have passport for her daughter, but we never completed a 129F application for her.

Has anyone here applied for K1 with children to accompany the fiancee? If so, can you please help me understand the process better?

Thank all of you for your time and consideration.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hello to all!!!

I would like to start by saying congratulations to all the dedicated and committed couples here that received K1/K2 visa approvals.

I would like to also say thank you to the multitude of supporters on this forum that have provided experience and knowledge to those of us that are in the process of waiting for approvals.

My apologies if this has been addressed before, but can anyone help me understand the process regarding K2 visa application/approval?

My fiancee (in the Philippines) and I have applied for the K1 visa and i have received NOA1 already. On the I-129F i included the names of her daughter and the name of our son (who was just recently approved with CRBA for US citizenship). I believe i may have misunderstood the K2 process though. It was my understanding that the children would receive the K2 visa automatically when the K1 is approved for my fiancee. I have recently read that another I-129F form should be completed for the child to get K2 visa.

If true, do I complete and submit the form, or is this completed during interview stage for my fiancee? Her daughter is 7 and we are very close; there is no way I can have my fiancee leave the Philippines without her. I am now concerned that we will have to wait longer and apply another I-129F and wait for approval process like the K1. Obviously, our son (now 5 months old) is no worry because he is considered US citizen and has US passport. We have passport for her daughter, but we never completed a 129F application for her.

Has anyone here applied for K1 with children to accompany the fiancee? If so, can you please help me understand the process better?

Thank all of you for your time and consideration.

Welcome to the forum.

Check out the Dos Nonimmigrant K-1 (Fiancee) Visa FAQs for more information:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

Good luck.

[TonetSparrow 0]

A+B,

Thank you for replying. That is where i seen the information that said the 129F for K2 has to be completed upon approval and interview appointment. It is somewhat ambiguous as to whether there is another waiting period or if there is immediate approval. Considering K1 is only valid for 6 months upon approval, i would like to be sure we have all necessary documents ready.

The waiting is very difficult, and of course going any period of time without any update or word from USCIS is also aggravating and stressful.

Thank you again.

[sunandmoon 450]

you listed her on the I-129f, so your set there. a K-2 Visa is not automatic. every visa applicant has to have an interview. so if she is coming at the same time as her mom, the mom and child's interview will be at the same time. the child will need a separate visa application and medical. the process for a K-2 is pretty much the same as the K-1. also, remember the child will need to be registered with CFO.

Edited March 14, 2013 by sunandmoon