Process of obtaining a visa k-1 and k-2

[maritza82 0]

Hi! I want to know what is the entire process in obtaining a k-1 and k-2 visa. I have a friend that has a two year relationship with a woman and her daughter her in Medellin, but is unsure how the process works out. His fiancee told him that she already went to Bogota to get the visas and received them. However, the visas were lost and she has asked him to send money to replace them, she told him that the cost of the visas were 3.5 million pesos and the embassy is going to send replacement visas. He wants to know if this is true or if he is getting ripped off. He is also unsure if they can approve a k-1 and k-2 visas without him going to the interview and can the fiancee file one on his behalf. I appreciate any and all help here. Thank you all for those that respond to my concerns towards my friend.

[Nept21 0]

Sounds Fishy.... He would have to be a US Citizen and petition for her and her kids. She cannot just go and get a fiance visa without the proper paper work. He pays all the fees to the US.

[raymaga 25]

Tell your friend to RUN.... and run fast!!!!

This woman is obviously trying to scam him into sending her money!!!

[kennym 275]

What kind of Visa did she get? It doesn't sound like she has a K1/Fiancee Visa... The K1 Visa requires that you as the Fiance submit the paperwork 1-129F to petition the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) for permission for your fiance to apply for the k1 Visa.. The Application Fee for the initial Petition is about 455.00 USD.. However, this Fee is paid with the Submittal of the 1-129F by the US Citizen.. This is not something she could do on her own.. There are medical exams and other minor fees related to the process.

If she is applying for a diferent VISA, I am not aware of any VISA that costs 3.5 million Pesos...

If you can provide more info, that would be helpful

I don't know if you know who I am, but ask maritza next time you talk to her...

Kenny

[KIMCORENE 0]

Run, run far away.

[dakay ♥ 10]

However, the visas were lost and she has asked him to send money to replace them, she told him that the cost of the visas were 3.5 million pesos and the embassy is going to send replacement visas. He wants to know if this is true or if he is getting ripped off.

for the visa the cost is only US$131 dollars, how is possible than now she says he must pay US$1.700 dollars??????? She only wants MONEY!!!!!!!

He is also unsure if they can approve a k-1 and k-2 visas without him going to the interview and can the fiancee file one on his behalf. I appreciate any and all help here. Thank you all for those that respond to my concerns towards my friend.

yes, because the petitioner is not required by the embassy for the interview (I assume that he already submitted I-129F and the process is running)

[kennym 275]

You don't necesarily need to go to the Visa Appointment if she gets to that stage, but it is recomended.. The main thing you need to show is the relationship is legitimate and you've met her in person at least once in the past 2 years... If you've never met her in Person (within the last 2 years) you likely wont be granted the petition for the K1/K2 Visa..

However, it sounds like the relationship has other problems which you should seriously consider.. Maybe she misunderstood something a friend told her or worst and she is trying to get money from you.. I hope it's just a misunderstanding and you are able to chat with her about her intentions..

Kenny

[maritza82 0]

hi everyone! thanks for your feedback, my friend asked me if its the same process for a tourist visa, does the fiancee need that kind of money for a speedy process to replace the visas that were lost. he was shocked at the amount the fiancee asked for the visas, as this far exceeds the original visas. also, he is wondering if the child needs the biological father's permission for the child to travel to the united states. as the fiancee told him that it is required before the child can travel. i greatly appreciate all your input and help on this matter for my friend that is bewildered by the whole process. thank you.

[kennym 275]

process for a tourist visa, does the fiancee need that kind of money for a speedy process to replace the visas that were lost. he was shocked at the amount the fiancee asked for the visas, as this far exceeds the original visas.

Here is some info that may enlighten you a little..

It comes from: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1263.html

The visitor visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2).

Form is: DS-156

Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee, Form DS-156 (non-refundable): $131.00

if the child needs the biological father's permission for the child to travel to the united states. as the fiancee told him that it is required before the child can travel.

He will need to provide a written approval, which I believe is reviewed at the time of travel by Colombian Immigration Official...

I hope this helps... I don't wat to make any assumtions about your "Fiancee", but here is the info from the State Department Website...

www.state.gov for Visas and www.uscis.gov for Citizenship and Immigration Issues.. A tourist Visa is not an immigrant Visa, so it does not fall under the USCIS website, however, if you were applying for a fiancee visa, the process is available on the USCIS web site...

This website is a excellent source for information regarding the process for K1 / K2 as well as the K3/K4 Visas. The people here have been through the process and are familiar with the details...

Have your friend create an account on visajourney.com and ask as many questions as he can come up with.. The poeple are sincere and knowledgable...

Kenny

[dakay ♥ 10]

hi everyone! thanks for your feedback, my friend asked me if its the same process for a tourist visa, does the fiancee need that kind of money for a speedy process to replace the visas that were lost. he was shocked at the amount the fiancee asked for the visas, as this far exceeds the original visas.

the process for K1 & tourist visa is no the same, but the cost it is (US131), the embassy has a procedure for lost visas: Lost/stolen visas

also, he is wondering if the child needs the biological father's permission for the child to travel to the united states. as the fiancee told him that it is required before the child can travel. i greatly appreciate all your input and help on this matter for my friend that is bewildered by the whole process. thank you.

is true, she needs his permission but I think she needs also the full custody, and this process take time, in any DAS office can get better information