Is it a good idea to ...

[DTunda 0]

I had my K1 interview on June 9 in Oslo, Norway. My case was not approved, but was not rejected either.

The CO asked me submit some additional documents:

1) Our lawyer submitted the I-864 Affidavit of Support for my US fiance. The CO said he used the wrong form so I will need to submit the correct form, the I-134.

2) The CO also said my fiance didn't earn enough in 2009 so we need a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor will need to submit the I-864, 2009 tax return, and a copy of their passport to prove citizenship.

All this came as a surprise to me because it was exactly for these reasons why we hired a lawyer to help us with the filing in the first place. We wanted to avoid mistakes and these are mistakes the lawyer definitely should have seen coming.

Anyway, that's not the real point of this post. The point of this post is that I felt like I could have done better at answering some of the questions I was asked about my relationship.

I admit to being a bit intimidated by the CO who was somewhat aggressive in her questioning and not very polite at all. That coupled with the unexpected news that we will need a co sponsor made me nervous and a little unsure of myself, and as a result I fumbled a little in answering her questions about our relationship.

Now I'm in the process of gathering the documents she asked for, and in addition to these documents I've considered writing a letter where I re answer her questions. I won't change my answers, but will make them more coherent and more reflective of how I really feel (for eg she asked me why I wanted to marry my fiance ... there are so many GREAT reasons why I want to marry him, but under the stress of the situation I did not tell her half the things I should and what I did tell her could have been more convincing (to my own ears at least).

So do you guys think its a good idea to submit the letter? Or do you think that will work against me? Any and all opinions, insights are welcome. Thx!

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

If the CO didn't question the answers , then there is no need to re-hash the answers. I am sure they were aware that you were nervous.

[Coleen 2]

My god.. Those lawyers.. they are just ripping ppl off. You should have read the guides here, everything is so clear..

''2) The CO also said my fiance didn't earn enough in 2009 so we need a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor will need to submit the I-864, 2009 tax return, and a copy of their passport to prove citizenship.''

I read another thread about the same issue the other day. Some girl (K1 visa petitioner) asked if the co-sponsor should file I-864 or I-134. The co-sponsor for K1 holders should file I-134 as well (but provide as many proofs as he/she can in order to show that he/she is willing and able to sponsor you once you are married and file for AOS). I-864 comes later, when you file for AOS.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm 99% sure about what I'm saying.

[TracyTN 237]

Each consulate can request different forms, but yes - generally the I 134 is used for K visas.

[DTunda 0]

Thx to everyone who answered.

Just to be clear, the CO asked that my fiance fill out the I-134 and that our joint sponsor fill out I-864.

Regarding the question at hand, does anyone else have an opinion on whether I should submit the letter or not?

All responses are appreciated!

[Coleen 2]

You don't have to submit the letter with your ''improved answers''.. The CO didn't ask for it, so don't do it. Just take a couple of vodka shots before your next interview ..

Just kiddin' of course But, try to be more relaxed and think in advance about your possible questions and answers.

Good luck.

[DTunda 0]

You don't have to submit the letter with your ''improved answers''.. The CO didn't ask for it, so don't do it. Just take a couple of vodka shots before your next interview ..

Just kiddin' of course But, try to be more relaxed and think in advance about your possible questions and answers.

Good luck.

He he he, thanks for making me laugh! Trust me I'll probably drink the whole damn bottle until I get my passport back and see that the visa is in it. LOL

I did have some answers prepared, but gosh I got too flustered. Everyone kept saying how friendly and polite the Oslo embassy staff was and from my own experience I would agree, but then I went there on interview day and I got a real ....

I just lost control of myself a little. I'm not usually such a p****, I just miss my sweetie and I expected to get approved on the spot. The not knowing is what's driving me up the wall.

[baron555 934]

I had my K1 interview on June 9 in Oslo, Norway. My case was not approved, but was not rejected either.

The CO asked me submit some additional documents:

1) Our lawyer submitted the I-864 Affidavit of Support for my US fiance. The CO said he used the wrong form so I will need to submit the correct form, the I-134.

2) The CO also said my fiance didn't earn enough in 2009 so we need a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor will need to submit the I-864, 2009 tax return, and a copy of their passport to prove citizenship.

Your super lawyer is at it again. The joint sponsor for a K-1 needs to submit a I-134 form, not the 864. Demand a refund.

All this came as a surprise to me because it was exactly for these reasons why we hired a lawyer to help us with the filing in the first place. We wanted to avoid mistakes and these are mistakes the lawyer definitely should have seen coming.

Anyway, that's not the real point of this post. The point of this post is that I felt like I could have done better at answering some of the questions I was asked about my relationship.

I admit to being a bit intimidated by the CO who was somewhat aggressive in her questioning and not very polite at all. That coupled with the unexpected news that we will need a co sponsor made me nervous and a little unsure of myself, and as a result I fumbled a little in answering her questions about our relationship.

Now I'm in the process of gathering the documents she asked for, and in addition to these documents I've considered writing a letter where I re answer her questions. I won't change my answers, but will make them more coherent and more reflective of how I really feel (for eg she asked me why I wanted to marry my fiance ... there are so many GREAT reasons why I want to marry him, but under the stress of the situation I did not tell her half the things I should and what I did tell her could have been more convincing (to my own ears at least).

So do you guys think its a good idea to submit the letter? Or do you think that will work against me? Any and all opinions, insights are welcome. Thx!

[pushbrk 12,882]

The CO made a mistake in requesting an I-864 from a K1 visa cosponsor. You can submit one but submit an I-134 as well to avoid further delays.

[DTunda 0]

Although our lawyer is turning out to be untrustworthy, it wasn't he (the lawyer) who filed the I-864 for the joint sponsor.

The consular officer who interviewed me asked that our joint sponsor submit the I-864.

[claudia2212 0]

just fill out both for the joint sponsor....it is better to have both and be prepared for anything!!!

Edited June 16, 2010 by claudia2212