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[linapolifasetica 0]

Hi!

My name is Evelyn and me and my fiance have just decided to start the process of the k1 visa! we were going to wait but as you guys know it is sooo hard to be so far away. So since I am just now starting I want to trun in all the paperwork within the next month and I just want ALL the help I can get I didn't think I would find anyone who had gone through this but I've been reading VJ and I am really excited and feel I can get a great deal of help from here. I have a lot of questions and really hope you guys can help me out! Well here are just a few I really hope I can find at least a few helpful ppl that are willing to help me out. Well here are some questions if you guys can take some time and help me out THANKS SO MUCH...

QUESTIONS:

1) How many ppl here actually seeked an attorney during the process. How necessary is it we really don't have money to be spending to that extent but I would really like to speed up the process as much as we can.

2) ok I am a student in RI but I am actually moving back home in december so I can start saving up for when we get married. we wnat to have enough for a nice apt and a decent car and all that good stuff. So since I will be living with my parents for that time do I have to turn in the employment info and the income paperwork for everyone or for me and would the limit be only 2 (or would it be 1 since it is just me).

3) I feel very confident about most of it but I feel that the one thing that would get us denied is the income limit. Though I am working temp now for the summer I do always have a job just not at the same place since I move around from home and college how much is that going to affect our application being approved??

I guess my application is a little more complicated since I move around a lot right now but it is not going to be like that by the time he gets here. So I don't know how to fill it out so that they know that and so that he can be here soon!

I MISS HIM SOOOO MUCH (and being far is running up my phone bill

I know this is a lot but I had to get it all down while it was still fresh in my head!

[Ana&D 0]

Hi!

My name is Evelyn and me and my fiance have just decided to start the process of the k1 visa! we were going to wait but as you guys know it is sooo hard to be so far away. So since I am just now starting I want to trun in all the paperwork within the next month and I just want ALL the help I can get I didn't think I would find anyone who had gone through this but I've been reading VJ and I am really excited and feel I can get a great deal of help from here. I have a lot of questions and really hope you guys can help me out! Well here are just a few I really hope I can find at least a few helpful ppl that are willing to help me out. Well here are some questions if you guys can take some time and help me out THANKS SO MUCH...

First of all, warmest welcome and good luck on the journey!

QUESTIONS:

1) How many ppl here actually seeked an attorney during the process. How necessary is it we really don't have money to be spending to that extent but I would really like to speed up the process as much as we can.

If your case is pretty straight forward and there are neither visa overstays or conviction problems, lawyer is not that necessary. The guides on Visa Journey are more than detailed and it's hard to miss anything if you follow them. Plus consider the time needed to send/receive files from you lawyer. Doing it yourselves ain't that hard and saves you a good chunck of hard-earned cash.

2) ok I am a student in RI but I am actually moving back home in december so I can start saving up for when we get married. we wnat to have enough for a nice apt and a decent car and all that good stuff. So since I will be living with my parents for that time do I have to turn in the employment info and the income paperwork for everyone or for me and would the limit be only 2 (or would it be 1 since it is just me).

Ok, here's the deal. I assume you are the USC here, correct? For K-1 petition no income info is needed. You will need to provide affidavit of support for your fiance to take to the embassy. There you'll have to show that you are making more than poverty guidelines for the household of two (since you will be supporting yourself and your fiance). Now, if your income is not meeting those guidlines, you will need a co-sponsor. Than you add paperwork that proves your co-sponsor's income.

3) I feel very confident about most of it but I feel that the one thing that would get us denied is the income limit. Though I am working temp now for the summer I do always have a job just not at the same place since I move around from home and college how much is that going to affect our application being approved??

Again, income does not effect your petition, but can influence visa approval or denial. Thus, if you are not making enought check if anyone in your family can co-sponsor you two.

I guess my application is a little more complicated since I move around a lot right now but it is not going to be like that by the time he gets here. So I don't know how to fill it out so that they know that and so that he can be here soon!

Ha, you haven't seen my bio form. I had to get an extra sheet for all my odd jobs and residences That's a life of recent graduate for you . Don't stress yourself out. All they care about is that it is a genuine relationship and you two have met in the last two years. So prove that and you should be good to go!

I MISS HIM SOOOO MUCH (and being far is running up my phone bill

I know this is a lot but I had to get it all down while it was still fresh in my head!

Again, welcome to the waiting room! We all know how you feel. I found this forum to be great support both informationally and emotionally. Let's hope for a speedy approval!

Ana

[linapolifasetica 0]

WOW ANA thanks that was really helpful you actually answered a question I had I was wondering if someone could kinda like sponser me or something like that. Since I do have so many crazy little jobs that is the only thing that scares me I would really hate for him to not be able to come because I was in college...

just because Ana was really helpful please others don't stop replying I can use all the help I can get! thanks!

[Jenn! 918]

Yes, you can get a cosponsor for the affidavit of support. Usually people ask parents or other family members.

Here's some more info on the affidavit of support and cosponsors.

[linapolifasetica 0]

I"m a little confused about one more thing... do you submit the I-134 with the I-129F or does that come later in the process? and do you guys think it is possible for my fiance to be here by August 09? or am I way ahead of myself here? I"m so anxious and nervous and EVERYTHING!!

THANKS VJers for letting me vent a little! And this is only the beginning!! it's really nice to have ppl that are going and have gone through this!

Evelyn

[Ana&D 0]

I"m a little confused about one more thing... do you submit the I-134 with the I-129F or does that come later in the process? and do you guys think it is possible for my fiance to be here by August 09? or am I way ahead of myself here? I"m so anxious and nervous and EVERYTHING!!

THANKS VJers for letting me vent a little! And this is only the beginning!! it's really nice to have ppl that are going and have gone through this!

Evelyn

Evelyn,

Glad I could help . For now they just need your I-129 & G-325A (one from you, one from fiance) with support docs that verify your citizenship and the fact that you and your fiance have met in the last two years. Here is the VJ guide for K-1: Click for Guide Just read it carefully and start gathering all the docs from your fiance.

I would say that a year from now is a pretty realistic date. Depending on where you file, how busy is the embassy, etc. One thing you'll have to learn is patience . It is a requirement for this unhuman (in my opinion) process.

Edited July 2, 2008 by Ana&D

[przy 0]

Hey Evelyn... looks like you got enough help from everyone else... I can offer you help with your phone bill... get skype. It's free and you can talk with your webcam allowing to see and hear your other half.

Good luck with your journey here!

[Zee Bee 61]

Welcome to VJ

[linapolifasetica 0]

I'm sorry guys I might be a little slow but I really don't understand when it is that I have to turn in the I-134 does he just take that to the interview of how many packets do I have to turn in?? man I thought I did my research buuuut I have found out that there is a lot more then I thought!

[Jenn! 918]

Depending on the consulate, you either send the I-134 to the consulate before the interview or bring it to the interview with you. I'm not sure of the specifics in the DR.

You should take a look in the regional forum for more DR-specific info. The wait for an interview there can be 2+ years.

[linapolifasetica 0]

one more question does the sponsor have to have enough income for 2 ppl (concidering she lives on her own) or for three since we are getting married? it might be a crazy question but you never no maybe their hoping I won't go on govt aid either!

THANKS !!!!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

one more question does the sponsor have to have enough income for 2 ppl (concidering she lives on her own) or for three since we are getting married? it might be a crazy question but you never no maybe their hoping I won't go on govt aid either!

THANKS !!!!

You must make 125% above the poverty guidelines based on the number of people you will be supporting in the household.

Click here for a chart of the %'s.

Welcome to VJ and Good Luck!!!

[linapolifasetica 0]

I know and have the list of the poverty level info! my question is does the co sponsor need to have enough for her and my fiance or for her, my fiance, and me?

[linapolifasetica 0]

AND AGAIN!!! I need help! lol! on the I-129f it ask for the address where my fiance will be staying when he comes. Right now I am living with my parents but as soon as we get closer to his arrival I am going to get an apt. but for now I think it is smarter to just save some money so I am living with my parents the problem is that my parents are about to sell the house so should I still put our current address since it is where I am living now? It's just that I fell if I put some random address that it would seem like there is no tie between us since my recidence is going to be my parents house. I hope that makes sence since I feel a little confused myself about the question! if you have questions about my question let me know and if you have answers PLEASE let me know!

have a good one!!

EVELYN

[Santos Castillo 0]

Depending on the consulate, you either send the I-134 to the consulate before the interview or bring it to the interview with you. I'm not sure of the specifics in the DR.

You should take a look in the regional forum for more DR-specific info. The wait for an interview there can be 2+ years.

Hello. Welcome to VJ. I have found this website to be helpful. However, there is a website dedicated solely to people petitioning for Dominican fiance(e) and etc. This will make it a lot easier as you fill out the different forms. check out www.dominicanstotheusa.com My name is Letti. Let me know if you have any further questions. I will be happy to help you. Welcome Again.