Off Topic (Well more like Brainstorming)

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Note: Today several areas of the following sections were updated:

2.0 The K1/K2 Process General Outline

3.0 The I-129F Petition completed by the US Citizen

4.0 The K1 Application Process completed by the Fiance(e)

5.0 Entering the United States on a K-1 Visa

6.0 After Marriage - Adjustment of Status

14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4

[Jasman0717 9]

Note: Today several areas of the following sections were updated:

2.0 The K1/K2 Process General Outline

3.0 The I-129F Petition completed by the US Citizen

4.0 The K1 Application Process completed by the Fiance(e)

5.0 Entering the United States on a K-1 Visa

6.0 After Marriage - Adjustment of Status

14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4

Thanks for your hard work.

[Canuck Carrie 1]

Note: Today several areas of the following sections were updated:

2.0 The K1/K2 Process General Outline

3.0 The I-129F Petition completed by the US Citizen

4.0 The K1 Application Process completed by the Fiance(e)

5.0 Entering the United States on a K-1 Visa

6.0 After Marriage - Adjustment of Status

14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4

Excellent work!

If it's possible to tweak the I-129F example cover letter, the part about FC-029 should come out.

[almaty 19]

Note: Today several areas of the following sections were updated:

2.0 The K1/K2 Process General Outline

3.0 The I-129F Petition completed by the US Citizen

4.0 The K1 Application Process completed by the Fiance(e)

5.0 Entering the United States on a K-1 Visa

6.0 After Marriage - Adjustment of Status

14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4

Excellent work!

If it's possible to tweak the I-129F example cover letter, the part about FC-029 should come out.

i agree..leads to confusion

[Kanyiri 0]

Can something be added to the guides about how to fill out the forms with regard to name changes after marriage whether it be for the US citizen or the non-US citizen?

For instance when is the best time to change the last name and how to go about changing the names on all petitions and forms?

Kanyiri

Edited February 16, 2006 by Kanyiri

[HOUMedGal 0]

I think it would be a good idea to have a forum devoted to foreign students marrying Americans. It happens quite often, and a lot of the information needs to repeated. Sometimes the posts get lost because they are in the wrong forum, and sometimes people just tell them that student visas are a whole different issue when adjusting status. It's not that different, and in most cases is a very similar process.

I'd be willing to write a short guide if needed.

Ohhh, this is EXACTLY what I'm looking for! I'm a newbie, just stumbled upon this site, sooooo glad I did! I'm an American, my fiance is a UK citizen here on a student visa. We plan on getting married a few weeks before he graduates.

Fischkoepfin, I'd LOVE to have that short guide if you wouldn't mind writing it! I think I'll send you a PM.

[aussiewench 9]

On the new members page, could we possibly have the link words colored as opposed to black and being the same as the rest of the text. Ok I'm ####### on links

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=newmembers

[aussiewench 9]

IMO a seperate forum on Security Name Checks would be very beneficial as this is an area where questions come up a lot and it effects many of the members to various levels. It would also give somewhere where general info and links could be stickied to give members an overview on the process and the various levels of security checks. I know Administrative Processing/Review is presently in with waivers, but feel it could then be included in with Security Checks as they are connected.

Feedback???

Edited February 19, 2006 by aussiewench

[tweety 1]

IMO a seperate forum on Security Name Checks would be very beneficial as this is an area where questions come up a lot and it effects many of the members to various levels. It would also give somewhere where general info and links could be stickied to give members an overview on the process and the various levels of security checks. I know Administrative Processing/Review is presently in with waivers, but feel it could then be included in with Security Checks as they are connected.

Feedback???

I don't know, isn't that a part that one doesn't have any influence on? I mean the name checks are done by the authorities, sometimes it takes less, sometimes more time, but in the end it's not like you have to file a form or anything (?). May-be an informational sticky on top of the forum, or a simple explanation page in the faq part will do?

[aussiewench 9]

IMO a seperate forum on Security Name Checks would be very beneficial as this is an area where questions come up a lot and it effects many of the members to various levels. It would also give somewhere where general info and links could be stickied to give members an overview on the process and the various levels of security checks. I know Administrative Processing/Review is presently in with waivers, but feel it could then be included in with Security Checks as they are connected.

Feedback???

I don't know, isn't that a part that one doesn't have any influence on? I mean the name checks are done by the authorities, sometimes it takes less, sometimes more time, but in the end it's not like you have to file a form or anything (?). May-be an informational sticky on top of the forum, or a simple explanation page in the faq part will do?

Actually the security checks done at service center are done by the adjudicators...the NCIC checks are sent out to the FBI .

There are issues when cases get shelved or stalled because of security checks as well as lack of understanding the process. Those on AR/AP could be included as they too undergo these security checks only on a lot grander scale. Having it as a sticky is not going to stop members posting in every forum depending on which visa is being applied for. Having it all in one place would go a long way towards tidying up the board and having all (or most) security check and AR question in one place, making information easier to access, any relevant advice easier to administer. Security checks and AR/AP are big deals regardless that one just cant fill out a form, they cause in some cases much stress. Besides not every forum on this board has completing forms as a prerequisite to being of use to members. The forum could also include Denials at service center stage. It doesnt seem to happen too often but it does happen as a result of the security checks etc.

[mhymers 0]

How about a dummy area for people like me? When I first found this site, I got stuck on terms like NOA, RFE, AP and AR. None of the lingo made sense to me for the first little while. And now I see that those kind of questions come up a lot from new members. Could we have a better introduction to the wonderful world of "Visa Journey?"

[aussiewench 9]

How about a dummy area for people like me? When I first found this site, I got stuck on terms like NOA, RFE, AP and AR. None of the lingo made sense to me for the first little while. And now I see that those kind of questions come up a lot from new members. Could we have a better introduction to the wonderful world of "Visa Journey?"

From memory (but I could be wrong), In the initial email one receives on becoming a member there is a link for acronyms/abbreviations used. There is also a link for newbies on the Home Page. Here is direct linkhttp://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition You can access it any time at the top of the page under FAQ. You will find the link bottom left column.

Lorelle

[GJen 9]

What new things would you like to see here (or old things changed)?

Some of my ideas:

--o Additional Guides (not sure on what though)

--o Add IR1/CR1 Section to the FAQ's

--o Chat program needs updated / integrated into new forums (there is a new version of the chat I want to use as well)

--o Add more timeline options (other visa types, etc).

--o Member Supported News Section (people can submit self authored articles that we can publish online in a news section).

I would love to make the site as user friendly and better cover other areas of 'family immigration' such as for parents, chiildren (K2/K4,etc), etc that are only minimally covered now. Let the ideas flow!

I think it would be efficient if there were a "Consular and U.S. Embassy General Discussion" thread pinned in each of the different Visa types (i.e. K1 Fiance Visa Process & Procedures General Discussion) . Or a thread pinned that was specifically discussing financial parts of the filing process.

[NatPatBen 3]

Wow. Reading the posts from 3 years ago really makes me appreciate the work that went into this site years ago. Thank you, those pioneers who documented the processes and organized the site. You've really helped a lot of people in their journeys.

I'm not sure how much this costs to keep running, but if you had a way to donate online to keep this site running, I'd definitely contribute. This site saves a lot of us money that we might've spent on a lawyer.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Wow. Reading the posts from 3 years ago really makes me appreciate the work that went into this site years ago. Thank you, those pioneers who documented the processes and organized the site. You've really helped a lot of people in their journeys.

I'm not sure how much this costs to keep running, but if you had a way to donate online to keep this site running, I'd definitely contribute. This site saves a lot of us money that we might've spent on a lawyer.

I am just happy you were able to save some stress and time . It is a reward in itself that many families have been helped by the site!