K-1 Interview in Cuba in May

[sclkny 0]

Hello,

I wish my fiance would not talk to other people about his interview, now I am confused. My fiance is in Cuba and his interview is scheduled in May. He recived the packet 3 and is completing is completing all of the necessary information that was indicated that he needed to include in the packet. He spoke with a lawyer that said he had to have a letter of invitation from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba that would be sent to his house. I think he may be mistaken, I do not think this letter applies to K1 visa applicants, it may apply for other types of visas. I think everything he needs to have completed is in the packet 3. Does anyone know in regards to cases for K1 visa applicants in Cuba is there an additional letter that is sent from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba to the applicant, an invitation letter of some sort that would be mailed to my fiance's house?

From my understanding he needs all the forms in the packet done (the DS forms), all of his med exam/police cert, I-134 form, letter that shows my continued support of the K1 visa application, and proof of ongoing relationship. This letter from the U.S. Intersest Section in Cuba is something additonal I never heard of and I want to make sure that I am not getting incorrect information.

Here is what he wrote to me for your reference...see below:

"quiero decirle hable con la abogada ,pero no se si ella es bien ,ella me dice que tengo que tener una carta de emvitacion que me llega por la consultoria juridica en cuba ,eso la manda de la seccion de intereses de cuba en wanchinton ,lo manda a cuba y eso me lo embian a mi casa personalmente ,solo quiero que hagas una cosa ,pregunta sobre esta carta para estar seguro es una carta de emvitacion que la manda de la habana a qui"

Any info would be helpful...thanks.

[k1lover 0]

esa abogada esta coocoo for coco puffs...in other words she is nuts or doesn't know what she is talking about. The only time you need a letter of invitation is for someone you are inviting to visit. she might be confused because both visas (the one to visit and the K1) are non-immigrant visas BUT that's where the similarities end. Your fiancee does not need an invitation letter. if you still have doubts just google U.S interest section havana, go to their webpage and click on the visa tab and read up on the info there. if you still have doubts then call them (number is on the website)

[hjmartinez 0]

Actually I think he may be onto something. This sounds right to me but its about the CUBAN gov and has nothing to do with your visa process. I believe what the lawyer is talking about is the process of getting the cuban exit permit (ie getting him out of Cuba once he has his US visa).

According to what we have been advised in Cuba, since you are not yet married you will need to write him a "carta de invitacion" /letter of invitation. You do this in Cuba at the Consultoria Juridica in Miramar, Havana or at the CUBAN government's office in the US in Washington, D.C. I think it costs a couple hundred dollars. Most Cubans need this carta de invitacion to get the exit permit. If you were already married you wouldn't need it though.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help more.

Now a question for you!

I'm still waiting for my 2nd NOA (and Like Marie shocked it hasn't come yet...everyone else with Cuban fiances gets the NOA2 so fast! what's going on?)

I'm trying to make the best of it and want to use the time contructively could you give me more details on the packet your fiance recieved after your NOA2? how long did it take for him to get it after you got the NOA2? what exactly is in it? what forms need to be turned in before the interview is scheduled? brought to the interview? I have a friend travelling to Cuba in April and want to send with him copies of these forms for my fiance (filled out by me) to use as samples and anything he will need from me. Please help!

Thanks! And good luck with the interview!

Hello,

I wish my fiance would not talk to other people about his interview, now I am confused. My fiance is in Cuba and his interview is scheduled in May. He recived the packet 3 and is completing is completing all of the necessary information that was indicated that he needed to include in the packet. He spoke with a lawyer that said he had to have a letter of invitation from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba that would be sent to his house. I think he may be mistaken, I do not think this letter applies to K1 visa applicants, it may apply for other types of visas. I think everything he needs to have completed is in the packet 3. Does anyone know in regards to cases for K1 visa applicants in Cuba is there an additional letter that is sent from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba to the applicant, an invitation letter of some sort that would be mailed to my fiance's house?

From my understanding he needs all the forms in the packet done (the DS forms), all of his med exam/police cert, I-134 form, letter that shows my continued support of the K1 visa application, and proof of ongoing relationship. This letter from the U.S. Intersest Section in Cuba is something additonal I never heard of and I want to make sure that I am not getting incorrect information.

Here is what he wrote to me for your reference...see below:

"quiero decirle hable con la abogada ,pero no se si ella es bien ,ella me dice que tengo que tener una carta de emvitacion que me llega por la consultoria juridica en cuba ,eso la manda de la seccion de intereses de cuba en wanchinton ,lo manda a cuba y eso me lo embian a mi casa personalmente ,solo quiero que hagas una cosa ,pregunta sobre esta carta para estar seguro es una carta de emvitacion que la manda de la habana a qui"

Any info would be helpful...thanks.

[k1lover 0]

my fiancee got her carta blanca a month or so ago...you don't need a letter of invitation for it. all the K1 beneficiary needs is the Cuban Passport with the U.S. visa page in it (which means you have already been throught the interview and have been approved) he/she brings it to their local Cuban immigration office and starts the process....NO letter of invitation needed. those are only needed for people visiting U.S. or other countries, hence the term invitation letter, when you get a K-1, K-2 or K-3 visa you are not being invited you are coming into the U.S. to either marry or to immigrate.

[indio y pluma 0]

my fiancee got her carta blanca a month or so ago...you don't need a letter of invitation for it. all the K1 beneficiary needs is the Cuban Passport with the U.S. visa page in it (which means you have already been throught the interview and have been approved) he/she brings it to their local Cuban immigration office and starts the process....NO letter of invitation needed. those are only needed for people visiting U.S. or other countries, hence the term invitation letter, when you get a K-1, K-2 or K-3 visa you are not being invited you are coming into the U.S. to either marry or to immigrate.

Hola K1Lover, Soy Pluma my fiancee is cuban and I am just about to begin the visa process after being together almost one year. We are very excited but I have a few important questions for you. First, did you go it alone or use a lawyer? Second, why did you choose to got the K1 route rather than marry in Cuba during a visit and do the K3 visa? Third, you mentioned receiving the carta blanca recently, great news! Congrats! but could you tell me how much she had to pay and to whom? I read about $850 usd was the cost and I'm not sure which agency to pay this to once we get to that point. (this will become obvious i'm sure but why not get it from the source heh?) and lastly, how long did you wait for the carta blanca to go through and at what stage did you apply for the carta blanca?

Sorry, loads of questions but i'm thinking of taking on a lawyer, marrying on my next visit in June, doing the K-3 visa and pray for a swift and painless journey what do you think?

I am super appreciative for words of wisdom, advice and support!

Besito, pluma

[indio y pluma 0]

Hello,

I wish my fiance would not talk to other people about his interview, now I am confused. My fiance is in Cuba and his interview is scheduled in May. He recived the packet 3 and is completing is completing all of the necessary information that was indicated that he needed to include in the packet. He spoke with a lawyer that said he had to have a letter of invitation from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba that would be sent to his house. I think he may be mistaken, I do not think this letter applies to K1 visa applicants, it may apply for other types of visas. I think everything he needs to have completed is in the packet 3. Does anyone know in regards to cases for K1 visa applicants in Cuba is there an additional letter that is sent from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba to the applicant, an invitation letter of some sort that would be mailed to my fiance's house?

From my understanding he needs all the forms in the packet done (the DS forms), all of his med exam/police cert, I-134 form, letter that shows my continued support of the K1 visa application, and proof of ongoing relationship. This letter from the U.S. Intersest Section in Cuba is something additonal I never heard of and I want to make sure that I am not getting incorrect information.

Here is what he wrote to me for your reference...see below:

"quiero decirle hable con la abogada ,pero no se si ella es bien ,ella me dice que tengo que tener una carta de emvitacion que me llega por la consultoria juridica en cuba ,eso la manda de la seccion de intereses de cuba en wanchinton ,lo manda a cuba y eso me lo embian a mi casa personalmente ,solo quiero que hagas una cosa ,pregunta sobre esta carta para estar seguro es una carta de emvitacion que la manda de la habana a qui"

Any info would be helpful...thanks.

Hola, although I'm a Newbie I have come across something in the last day or two online at uscis that did mention something would be sent to your fiancee's home in Cuba, true. Sorry I can't remember off the top of my head but when I cross it again, i'll add to the post. I think it is just a confirmation of the interview appointment. As long as his name is on the list of scheduled appointments for the day the security police will let him cross the line and enter the US interests section there in Habana with little hassle. It does say to go early though and be prepared to show proof of the appointment and ID por supuesto!

sorry, not too much help but I will look for that "clause" i saw. Either way, your other posters are correct, it's definitely NOT an invitation letter to the US from you, that was your intent to marry statement if there ever was an invitation, right? suerte X pluma

[ECARM 0]

Hello,

I wish my fiance would not talk to other people about his interview, now I am confused. My fiance is in Cuba and his interview is scheduled in May. He recived the packet 3 and is completing is completing all of the necessary information that was indicated that he needed to include in the packet. He spoke with a lawyer that said he had to have a letter of invitation from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba that would be sent to his house. I think he may be mistaken, I do not think this letter applies to K1 visa applicants, it may apply for other types of visas. I think everything he needs to have completed is in the packet 3. Does anyone know in regards to cases for K1 visa applicants in Cuba is there an additional letter that is sent from the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba to the applicant, an invitation letter of some sort that would be mailed to my fiance's house?

From my understanding he needs all the forms in the packet done (the DS forms), all of his med exam/police cert, I-134 form, letter that shows my continued support of the K1 visa application, and proof of ongoing relationship. This letter from the U.S. Intersest Section in Cuba is something additonal I never heard of and I want to make sure that I am not getting incorrect information.

Here is what he wrote to me for your reference...see below:

"quiero decirle hable con la abogada ,pero no se si ella es bien ,ella me dice que tengo que tener una carta de emvitacion que me llega por la consultoria juridica en cuba ,eso la manda de la seccion de intereses de cuba en wanchinton ,lo manda a cuba y eso me lo embian a mi casa personalmente ,solo quiero que hagas una cosa ,pregunta sobre esta carta para estar seguro es una carta de emvitacion que la manda de la habana a qui"

Any info would be helpful...thanks.

He doese not need a carta de invitation you will pay the $850- exit permit according to the read the site Havana us cuban intersts section explains everything. I have a question for you I am gathering all my papers to file the I-129f for my finance who is in cuba also just waiting for G-325A need his signature plese tell me all info you gathered and sent to him and what about proof of phone calls, letter of discription how you met. Thanks

[maestra_katy 0]

Do we HAVE to have a passport # for the Cuban beneficiary in order to be able to schedule the interview??? What is the fastest way to get the passport issued? My fiance told me it would be a month. He ordered it in Santa Clara, but someone else told me that in La Havana it only took one day! Please let me know what you know regarding this. Also, is it possible for someone NOT from La Havana to order it there?

I am really frustrated b/c everything has gone quickly up to this point. Now it seems we will be waiting a while for the passport.

Any suggestions/advice would be helpful!

Katy