K1-INTERVIEW FILE PREPARATION

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Carrie, I just noticed you are moving the end if April...lucky girl! I wish...we are aiming for last week in May...trying to keep my son in school as long as possible ...

I also noticed that all your memorable days have been so International that's great! I've always been the wordly traveller, my fiancé the more conservative one...here's to hoping I can shake that up and continue exploring the world!

We originally wanted to marry in the Greek islands...guess that will have to wait as next years vaca

[FormelyCA 0]

Ha! I am moving AS SOON AS I GET MY VISA! I'm SO over this LD stuff I am hoping to move the weekend of the 25th. Crossing my fingers I will get my visa in the week following the interview!!! Otherwise, the week after. GRRR. Funny how ONE more week is tooo much for me. LOL but these last few weeks have felt as slow as molasses!!

Yeah, both of us are pretty well traveled. There is NOTHING like traveling. This has been the first time in the last 5 years I have not been planning a trip Well, besides my move! haha I guess that counts We were kind of looking into living overseas, but in this economy, better to keep the job you have!

Ohhh the Greek Isles!! Oooohhh that would be gorgeous!! Always wanted to go Greece. Someday

And I have NO doubt you can shake up your fiance! Once he gets a taste of it, he will be the one planning your next adventures!!

[francie 0]

i read somewhere somebody said that DS230 part II is needed.. where is the DS230 part II? im sure its not included in the packet 3 or interview letter right?im confused.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I was confused when I saw that too. The P3 & P4 letters are pretty clear and easy to follow. There is no mention of any further 230 requirements, so I'm trusting what I already have

I'm sure if there was something further required in regards to the 230, it would have made mention.

[FormelyCA 0]

Question:

I read somewhere that it won't look good if you already had your ceremony because then you have to proof somehow that it wasn't legal.

Clearly I am not going to lie, but should I include photos of our wedding as proof of relationship??? Or is that opening a bag of worms??

[July09Bride 1]

Question:

I read somewhere that it won't look good if you already had your ceremony because then you have to proof somehow that it wasn't legal.

Clearly I am not going to lie, but should I include photos of our wedding as proof of relationship??? Or is that opening a bag of worms??

That's not just a bag of snakes, that a HUGE bag of rattlesnakes!!! You had a wedding (albeit non-legal from what your timeline says) in Honduras... that might not look so good. Since you're applying for a K1 = FIANCE' Visa. I'd leave that part out. Technically, you can't apply for a Fiance Visa if you're already married. Yeah. Leave it out. Way out. Leave the info, etc. at home... for your own sake.

Edited April 11, 2009 by July09Bride

[Wis-Can 0]

My God I haven't been on in a couple days and look at everything I've missed! Tomorrow I am going to check all my paperwork make sure I have everything. Then by suppertime I am starting my drive to Montreal. Going halfway, staying the night and then heading the rest of the way on Sunday. I have my medical on Monday, then my interview on Friday. Thanks everyone for all the info. Now I can check and make sure I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone having interviews this week. And for those having interviews on Friday I'll see ya there!

[JillA 2]

My God I haven't been on in a couple days and look at everything I've missed! Tomorrow I am going to check all my paperwork make sure I have everything. Then by suppertime I am starting my drive to Montreal. Going halfway, staying the night and then heading the rest of the way on Sunday. I have my medical on Monday, then my interview on Friday. Thanks everyone for all the info. Now I can check and make sure I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone having interviews this week. And for those having interviews on Friday I'll see ya there!

GOOD LUCK!! Safe travels

Question:

I read somewhere that it won't look good if you already had your ceremony because then you have to proof somehow that it wasn't legal.

Clearly I am not going to lie, but should I include photos of our wedding as proof of relationship??? Or is that opening a bag of worms??

I mean since it wasn't a legal wedding, then you're not married, so you can have all the ceremonies you want but until it's legal, you're not married, if you know what I mean LOL

[FormelyCA 0]

Yah, I mean here is the thing. What is a wedding? For us, it was a way to have our families come together at a time that was convenient for both parties and for us to make a commitment to each other in front of everyone. And for me to wear a wedding gown

Legal? no. Religious? nope. But does it have to be either of these to be a wedding?? Do I consider myself married? Not really. Will I consider myself married when I sign a piece of paper a courthouse? Probably not either. Do I expect to feel any different after signing that paper? Not at all. Will I still ask myself rhetorical questions? Possibly

Yeah but I won't flaunt it. I will NOT lie about it. I will have to think about the photos. I don't want to make it seem like I was hiding something on why i didn't do it.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Legal? no. Religious? nope. But does it have to be either of these to be a wedding?? Do I consider myself married? Not really. Will I consider myself married when I sign a piece of paper a courthouse? Probably not either. Do I expect to feel any different after signing that paper? Not at all. Will I still ask myself rhetorical questions? Possibly

My opinion: Don't show the pictures. If it comes up in conversation then no, don't lie about it, but it might just bring unnecessary trouble. I heard a story a while back about a girl who was trying to get a fiance visa and accidentally referred to her fiance as husband during the interview and they denied her. This was a while back and I believe she was from the Philippines, but the point remains. If it seems to them like you might be married then its a huge red flag. They probably wouldn't deny you if you explained the situation, but do you really want to give them a reason to question you and think of you as suspicious?

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

My God I haven't been on in a couple days and look at everything I've missed! Tomorrow I am going to check all my paperwork make sure I have everything. Then by suppertime I am starting my drive to Montreal. Going halfway, staying the night and then heading the rest of the way on Sunday. I have my medical on Monday, then my interview on Friday. Thanks everyone for all the info. Now I can check and make sure I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone having interviews this week. And for those having interviews on Friday I'll see ya there!

Have a safe drive! And good luck at medical!

[July09Bride 1]

My God I haven't been on in a couple days and look at everything I've missed! Tomorrow I am going to check all my paperwork make sure I have everything. Then by suppertime I am starting my drive to Montreal. Going halfway, staying the night and then heading the rest of the way on Sunday. I have my medical on Monday, then my interview on Friday. Thanks everyone for all the info. Now I can check and make sure I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone having interviews this week. And for those having interviews on Friday I'll see ya there!

Take care on your drive! Be safe... perhaps our paths will cross in Montreal! lol

[FormelyCA 0]

Legal? no. Religious? nope. But does it have to be either of these to be a wedding?? Do I consider myself married? Not really. Will I consider myself married when I sign a piece of paper a courthouse? Probably not either. Do I expect to feel any different after signing that paper? Not at all. Will I still ask myself rhetorical questions? Possibly

My opinion: Don't show the pictures. If it comes up in conversation then no, don't lie about it, but it might just bring unnecessary trouble. I heard a story a while back about a girl who was trying to get a fiance visa and accidentally referred to her fiance as husband during the interview and they denied her. This was a while back and I believe she was from the Philippines, but the point remains. If it seems to them like you might be married then its a huge red flag. They probably wouldn't deny you if you explained the situation, but do you really want to give them a reason to question you and think of you as suspicious?

Yah I mean I know what you are saying. I just have to be honest with them and hope that prevails

I found this on VJ:

4.11)...My alien fiancee has been issued a K-1 visa. Can we get married abroad and then come back together to the US with the K-1?

A...No. The alien must NOT be married when s/he enters the US on a K-1 visa. Also, if using the K-1, the couple must marry in the US within 90 days of the alien entering on the K-1.

(FAQ Note: Some couples arrange to have a non legal ceremony prior to the fiance(e) leaving their home country, in order to satisfy the wishes of family, or to have a celebration if the family is unable to travel to the US for a wedding.

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4.12)...Does the government, for visa purposes, distinguish between religious and civil marriages?

A...The government distinguishes between legal and non legal marriages. If the marriage is legal in the country in which it is performed, the US will consider it a legal marriage. It doesn't matter if it is a civil or religious marriage.

It wasn't legal in Honduras, so it won't be legal here. I think that says it all. Not gonna lie though, I SURE am nervous about it!!! BUT, we didn't do anything wrong. We are still single for all intents and purposes.

[g&a246 0]

i read somewhere somebody said that DS230 part II is needed.. where is the DS230 part II? im sure its not included in the packet 3 or interview letter right?im confused.

I didn't bring the DS230 part II to my interview last week, and no one asked for it. Same goes for the X-ray.

[g&a246 0]

Question:

I read somewhere that it won't look good if you already had your ceremony because then you have to proof somehow that it wasn't legal.

Clearly I am not going to lie, but should I include photos of our wedding as proof of relationship??? Or is that opening a bag of worms??

That's not just a bag of snakes, that a HUGE bag of rattlesnakes!!! You had a wedding (albeit non-legal from what your timeline says) in Honduras... that might not look so good. Since you're applying for a K1 = FIANCE' Visa. I'd leave that part out. Technically, you can't apply for a Fiance Visa if you're already married. Yeah. Leave it out. Way out. Leave the info, etc. at home... for your own sake.

Totally agree with JulyBride. From what I've read here and from my experience, it's really doubtful they'll ask you for more relationship evidence anyway. Don't lie, but probably best not to give them any reason to question you about it.