December Filers

[lee&jeniebee 23]

We have (or now, had) our venue, caterer, dj, and photographer booked for 11-11-11. Since I can't afford to lose our money with a last second cancellation, and the way things are going at VSC, we have had to move the wedding I contacted all our vendors today about a May 4th wedding, so hopefully all will be understanding and let us change our reservation. I mean, its not like 11-11-11 will be a hard day to re-book!

I'm very disappointed that we had to do this, and I'm STILL stressed out that things will get even worse and May 4th won't be late enough either. This is all really getting to me, honestly. I won't likely be back to Atlanta until I have my visa, so I'm feeling very homesick (as it is my home) and beaten down. I know we'll still end up together no matter what, its just so frustrating and so UNFAIR.

I know how you feel, we are planning a July 9th wedding but I have been doing the math, even if the NOA #2 arrives in early May, it will be difficult to pull off. My work no longer allows vacation in August and September, so I am really hoping for the best here..

[Jade & Earl 2]

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29th December NOA1

[Christine + Blake 18]

I know how you feel, we are planning a July 9th wedding but I have been doing the math, even if the NOA #2 arrives in early May, it will be difficult to pull off. My work no longer allows vacation in August and September, so I am really hoping for the best here..

For July of this year? Thats quite close, I really really wish you luck.

[lee&jeniebee 23]

For July of this year? Thats quite close, I really really wish you luck.

Yes, July of this year and ya know, I still have hope for that date. We are ready to fly into action when NOA#2 arrives (this site has been very helpful) my employer and bank have stated they only require 24 hours to provide I-134 evidence letters, I already have my tax info. Jenie Bee has everything ready too. We are READY!! I also have my congress and senator info ready so at 5 months + 1 day if no NOA #2 they will get the fax, email and phone call. hahahaha

If everything goes poorly, well it's a small wedding plan and we can move the date back. Also we will have something more elaborate in the Philippines in 2012.

[kiria&daniel 23]

We have (or now, had) our venue, caterer, dj, and photographer booked for 11-11-11. Since I can't afford to lose our money with a last second cancellation, and the way things are going at VSC, we have had to move the wedding I contacted all our vendors today about a May 4th wedding, so hopefully all will be understanding and let us change our reservation. I mean, its not like 11-11-11 will be a hard day to re-book!

I'm very disappointed that we had to do this, and I'm STILL stressed out that things will get even worse and May 4th won't be late enough either. This is all really getting to me, honestly. I won't likely be back to Atlanta until I have my visa, so I'm feeling very homesick (as it is my home) and beaten down. I know we'll still end up together no matter what, its just so frustrating and so UNFAIR.

Why would 11-11-11 be too close? mines 2 days after that = and in AUSTRALIA!!! your timeline suggests that you should have your NOA2 around end of may start of june....which means you have quite a fair bit of time after this and before 11-11-11....im keeping my fingers crossed for you....but stay positive...

I think we should all book a flight to vermont and start a protest lol!!!!

fingers crossed- and SMILE...coz you know your fiance and you will get to be together for the REST OF YOUR LIVES.... (as soon as this stupid visa gets approved!!) hehehehe

xxx

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Dear Decemberites: Do you know where your file is after you get the NOA2?

I wanted to find out the best details I could regarding our files after they leave the service centers. So, I called my sources *(name and title withheld to protect the innocent). At any rate the reference from US Travel.State.gov is included to back up the info.

Mari--- Okay. Per our conversation and possibly a previous e-mail, I'm just confirming that the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa. So, although it is sent to the NVC for processing, NVC will forward the visa to the US Consulate. NVC does not interact with the petitioner(you or anyone in the US) if the visa is a non-immigrant visa. So, NVC will not ask for a fee and they will not ask for an I-864. They will only interact with US petitions for immigrant based visas.

*(This means the K1 is the Petition to ASK the US Govt for Fiance Visa. Hence, non-immigrant visa.)

Back to the K1: The US Consulate (Embassy), will contact the beneficiary and indicate where to attend a medical examination. The beneficiary will need to bring your form I-134 to the consulate interview along with other supporting documents substantiating the relationship.

As promised here is the website link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#5

That's all folks...

Mari

[Bec_Dipu 103]

Dear Decemberites: Do you know where your file is after you get the NOA2?

I wanted to find out the best details I could regarding our files after they leave the service centers. So, I called my sources *(name and title withheld to protect the innocent). At any rate the reference from US Travel.State.gov is included to back up the info.

Mari--- Okay. Per our conversation and possibly a previous e-mail, I'm just confirming that the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa. So, although it is sent to the NVC for processing, NVC will forward the visa to the US Consulate. NVC does not interact with the petitioner(you or anyone in the US) if the visa is a non-immigrant visa. So, NVC will not ask for a fee and they will not ask for an I-864. They will only interact with US petitions for immigrant based visas.

*(This means the K1 is the Petition to ASK the US Govt for Fiance Visa. Hence, non-immigrant visa.)

Back to the K1: The US Consulate (Embassy), will contact the beneficiary and indicate where to attend a medical examination. The beneficiary will need to bring your form I-134 to the consulate interview along with other supporting documents substantiating the relationship.

As promised here is the website link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#5

That's all folks...

Mari

The New Delhi consulate requires that the I-134 be turned in with the DS-230 Part 1 and the passport photos and the applicant statement along with a checklist verifying you have everything before the packet 4 and interview will be sent and scheduled.

I highly encourage people to check with exactly what their consulate is expecting with packet 3 and 4 so you can be prepared prior to receiving your NOA2 as it sounds like there might be slight variances between places.

It's getting so close!!!

[GirlWithAGerman 0]

Once Again...

How are the ladies bringing their fiances over doing the I-134? Its been a rough ride for us trying to figure out our financial situation... I just graduated from college and the job hunt is as slow as this process. Lots of stress put on both of us right now. Wondering how everyone else is doing...

-CJ

[Mariye & Ky 172]

The New Delhi consulate requires that the I-134 be turned in with the DS-230 Part 1 and the passport photos and the applicant statement along with a checklist verifying you have everything before the packet 4 and interview will be sent and scheduled.

I highly encourage people to check with exactly what their consulate is expecting with packet 3 and 4 so you can be prepared prior to receiving your NOA2 as it sounds like there might be slight variances between places.

It's getting so close!!!

Bec, what variances are you referring to? I know for Turkey, they need to provide (if male), they need to provide their Army Discharge papers, which might be different from a country that does not require their nationals to do military service.

Anyway, yes that is Correct, we must ALL turn in the I-134 with our DS-230 (because that is part of the K1 petition.) Their response was referring to after we marry--- Adjustment of Status & that's when our I-864 is also due. My inquiry to her was regarding the NVC and if I had to send more fees or documents before our papers went to Embassy. TWO separate forms for affidavit of support.

K-1: WE ALL SEND IN I-134 with DS-230

At AOS: WE ALL SEND IN I-864

Sorry if that confused anyone. If you look on our Thread Map; page 33, post #490 --- the document requirements are listed. Also, there is an official us.travel.gov link so you can follow exactly what your embassy will request.

In Summary:

Overview: What Is a K-1 Visa?

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas.

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Once Again...

How are the ladies bringing their fiances over doing the I-134? Its been a rough ride for us trying to figure out our financial situation... I just graduated from college and the job hunt is as slow as this process. Lots of stress put on both of us right now. Wondering how everyone else is doing...

-CJ

CJ,

You might be happy to know that the K-1 income requirement is 100% of poverty guidelines (This question/answer is from the gov link below. However, since you will be adjusting his status after your wed, then the 125% poverty guideline 2011, is in effect. The link is further below also)

This might help you: [/url]

Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.

Now, for the i-864 , You use the 2011 Poverty Guidelines which you may already have on hand: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

For 2 people (you and beneficiary), the base is $18,387.00 If you do not meet that, then a co-sponsor is needed & recommended (parents, family or friends).

Mari

[Shawn-n-Sonoko 9]

Bec, what variances are you referring to? I know for Turkey, they need to provide (if male), they need to provide their Army Discharge papers, which might be different from a country that does not require their nationals to do military service.

Anyway, yes that is Correct, we must ALL turn in the I-134 with our DS-230 (because that is part of the K1 petition.) Their response was referring to after we marry--- Adjustment of Status & that's when our I-864 is also due. My inquiry to her was regarding the NVC and if I had to send more fees or documents before our papers went to Embassy. TWO separate forms for affidavit of support.

K-1: WE ALL SEND IN I-134 with DS-230

At AOS: WE ALL SEND IN I-864

Sorry if that confused anyone. If you look on our Thread Map; page 33, post #490 --- the document requirements are listed. Also, there is an official us.travel.gov link so you can follow exactly what your embassy will request.

In Summary:

Overview: What Is a K-1 Visa?

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas.

The DS-230 is for the beneficiary to fill out... correct?!? That is the way I see it and then the petitioner provides the I-134 and all supporting documentation. Also I think each consulate might be different but check out the webiste for your fiancée's country. The Japanese site has their checklist posted online for everything they will need to process the K-1 visa! That has made life a bit easier for Sonoko and I!

Why would 11-11-11 be too close? mines 2 days after that = and in AUSTRALIA!!! your timeline suggests that you should have your NOA2 around end of may start of june....which means you have quite a fair bit of time after this and before 11-11-11....im keeping my fingers crossed for you....but stay positive...

I think we should all book a flight to vermont and start a protest lol!!!!

fingers crossed- and SMILE...coz you know your fiance and you will get to be together for the REST OF YOUR LIVES.... (as soon as this stupid visa gets approved!!) hehehehe

xxx

I might not have seen this in an earlier post but I wish you luck in your wedding, and just want to get the warm and fuzzy that the wedding in Australia is just a ceremony right??? At first I wanted to have our initial wedding for Sonoko and I over in Japan until I got more educated on the K-1 and that she has to enter the US as a Fiancée and leave either married or as a single woman and restart everything again!! But... we learned and adapted to make this work out just perfect!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Bec, what variances are you referring to? I know for Turkey, they need to provide (if male), they need to provide their Army Discharge papers, which might be different from a country that does not require their nationals to do military service.

Anyway, yes that is Correct, we must ALL turn in the I-134 with our DS-156 (because that is part of the K1 petition.) Their response was referring to after we marry--- Adjustment of Status & that's when our I-864 is also due. My inquiry to her was regarding the NVC and if I had to send more fees or documents before our papers went to Embassy. TWO separate forms for affidavit of support.

K-1: WE ALL SEND IN I-134 with DS-230 DS-156 (this is listed on uscis instructions for fiance)

At AOS: WE ALL SEND IN I-864

Sorry if that confused anyone. If you look on our Thread Map; page 33, post #490 --- the document requirements are listed. Also, there is an official us.travel.gov link so you can follow exactly what your embassy will request.

In Summary:

Overview: What Is a K-1 Visa?

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas.

[/url]The First Step: Filing the Petition<LI sizset="192" sizcache="29">You, the U.S. citizen sponsor, must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live. See Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) for information on where to file the petition. Further information is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas. Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad. After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing, and NVC will send it to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa.

The Second Step: Applying for a Visa

Once the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), will apply receives the petition from NVC, it will provide you with specific instructions, including where to go for the required medical examination. During your interview, ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken. Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer.

Required Documentation

You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), (and eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview:

• <LI sizset="200" sizcache="29">Two (2) Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (prepared in duplicate). NOTE: K-1/K-2 visa applicants should not fill in Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application <LI sizset="203" sizcache="29">One (1) Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application,

Form DS-156K <LI sizset="205" sizcache="29">A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions) Birth certificateDivorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsorPolice certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)<LI sizset="206" sizcache="29">Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested) <LI sizset="207" sizcache="29">Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph RequirementsEvidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)Payment of fees, as explained below

Note: The Consular Officer may ask for additional information, such as photographs and other proof that the relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#6

Bec, the DS-230 is for immigrant visa ... so wouldn't we be sending in the I-864, which is when we adjust the status?

Where did you see the K1 Affidavit of Support form I-134, is sent in with an immigrant visa form? (I want to clarify that a K-1 is "non-immigrant' visa).

Is this only for New Dehli?

Mari

[Shawn-n-Sonoko 9]

SO.... Here I sit with my NOA2, and it is looking like USCIS has expedited the Japan petitions as I'm finding more Japanese filers who also were surprised with their NOA2. Is it a blessing?? Well yes because that big step is over, but no because I don't know how much this is going to speed things up.

From the Naha consulates website:

"Due to the recent earthquake, we are only able to process emergency visa cases. Unless you need to travel to the U.S. in March and have already scheduled your appointment for this week, please reschedule your appointment for a later date. Regular appointment slots will become available as soon as we are able to resume these services."

I saw a discouraging post from someone who had an interview that was scheduled in the first of April rescheduled to the END of May.

I'm curious to see how this one plays out but looks like I might still be on the same timeline as everyone else... just out of order! LOL

Time to call the sweetie, then dinner and I will be a happy Shawn (well, not that I'm not happy right now)!

[Christine + Blake 18]

Why would 11-11-11 be too close? mines 2 days after that = and in AUSTRALIA!!! your timeline suggests that you should have your NOA2 around end of may start of june....which means you have quite a fair bit of time after this and before 11-11-11....im keeping my fingers crossed for you....but stay positive...

I think we should all book a flight to vermont and start a protest lol!!!!

fingers crossed- and SMILE...coz you know your fiance and you will get to be together for the REST OF YOUR LIVES.... (as soon as this stupid visa gets approved!!) hehehehe

xxx

I'm just worried that things will be held up even further, and my consulate is known for being a slow dark abyss where information goes to die. It'll probably be quite a wait after my NOA2 and I just don't want to take a chance on our wedding. The stress was just too overwhelming and I didn't have enough faith in USCIS and my consulate to get me there in time.

Definitely trying to stay positive, I just left my fiance after what will probably be my last visit until the move, on monday, so I'm having a hard few days at the moment.

[Christine + Blake 18]

Once Again...

How are the ladies bringing their fiances over doing the I-134? Its been a rough ride for us trying to figure out our financial situation... I just graduated from college and the job hunt is as slow as this process. Lots of stress put on both of us right now. Wondering how everyone else is doing...

-CJ

Luckily my fiance is the American one and I am the beneficiary (I don't work currently), and he makes enough in a year in his job as a waiter that we won't need a co-sponsor - a big relief, even though his dad would have signed for us. Its like the one thing we don't have to worry about right now, thank goodness. Personally I'm still saving up all the money I can though, even though my parents will still be helping me financially while I'm still in school and all (luckily the cost of living down there is lower than it is up here!)