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steffbry Community Regular

steffbry   5

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... and remember that on this site.. no question is too small.

EXACTLY :)

This site has really helped us a lot and felt a little less nervous than before:)

Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you..

K1 Visa Process

10/10/2011 - I-129F Sent

10/25/2011 - NOA1

04/18/2012 - NOA2 :)

05/16/2012 - Medical Done

05/30/2012 - Interview - Visa Approved!

06/09/2012 - Visa on Hand

06/28/2012 - POE (D.C)

AOS Process

08/17/2012 - I-485 and I-765 Sent

08/23/2012 - NOA1 (I485 and I-765)

08/24/2012 - Cash Checked

09/10/2012 - Biometrics Done

10/22/2012 - EAD Approved

10/29/2012 - EAD Card Received

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sib   7

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The hiring or not hiring of an attorney is depending on your situation!

If you have a straight forward case (fiancee with clear police record, no immigration problems to US, no or clear divorce, etc.) and both of you are willing to deal with the paper work, you read the guides and you understand what you need to do, then you probably don't need an attorney.

Also read what will be involved after your fiancee is here in the states (getting SSN number, opening joint bank account, adding her as beneficiary to your life insurance, adding her to the lease, utility bills, etc) to already prepare for what is necessary for AOS (Adjustment of Status) which you need to file after getting married. Also find out about jobs if necessary, etc. There is alot you can do ahead of time which will make the process of moving and adjusting easier!

We hired an attorney for the I-129 (he was not expensive), also to have somebody look over the paperwork. He only filled out the papers according to our input. We did not use him at the embassy stage, nor AOS, nor ROC. The guides here give sound advice on what to do.

Wishing you luck!

Sib

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VadnVince   24

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Thanks for all the advice, After reading into it, I think I can do this on my own.... Well with a little help from you all as well

thanks again

Git 'er done! DIY is the way to do this. All of the legwork is on you, only to give it to a lawyer to submit, which is what YOU can do. Just a middleman to take up more time and money. You need an attorney in the court of law, not for this process. HERE, you just need patience! Welcome to the Journey! :thumbs:

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Que Saudade   284

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On my signature, you can find some links that are well worth reading for proceeding with the K1. Just take the time to read all of the instructions ahead of time and plan well ahead. Try to stay ahead of the game instead of getting behind.

You can do it....!!!

Congratulations and good luck....

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."

K1 Guides and Info

K1 AOS Guide

Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte

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BobnCherry   10

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Thanks for all the advice, After reading into it, I think I can do this on my own.... Well with a little help from you all as well

thanks again

Good choice and good luck with your journey! there is truckloads of info here to get you through it.

Bob

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V and A   1

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You definitely do not need a lawyer. However, why not get married in Russia and do a CR1 visa? It's cheaper I've heard.

The K-1 is faster, not much but a bit. Plus, Im not sure I want to deal with ZAGS

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DerZinker   4

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... and remember that on this site.. no question is too small.

True that :) I would know, lol. Agree with everyone on the attorney. There's really no reason at all to hire one unless your beneficiary has been in trouble with US Immigration law in the past and from what I have seen it just complicates things that much more. Just do your homework here on this site and read all the government forms very carefully and you'll be fine.

Timeline:

02/04/2004 - A young Zinker arrives in Mexico to study Spanish and the dating game begins

2004--2005 - Many subsequent visits to Mx ensue to be with my love; engaged in March 2005!

04/??/2005 - I-129F is filed from within the US

06/09/2005 - Zinker moves to Mexico

09/??/2005 - I-129F is approved

10/15/2005 - Interview in Cd. Juarez and subsequently approved for a K1 Visa!..But visa is left in Juarez

10/17/2005 - Due to unexpected pregnancy and a job offer in Mx - we decide not to pursue the visa and it expires :(

01/04/2006 - Married in Mexico

10/09/2011 - Two children later and a comfortable life in Mexico... Preparing to file I-130 in December 2011. Stay Tuned!

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Nikki + Tomislav   7

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Good luck!! Follow the guides and once you file, follow the timelines of fellow VJ members who sent their applications close to yours, it'll help you feel more sane to know at least an estimated timeline. Good luck and congratulations on the engagement :D

9/21/10--I-129F mailed to Dallas

9/29/10--NOA1 (email and text message)

9/29/10--Check cashed

10/1/10--NOA1 hardcopy received (dated 9/27 and sent to VSC)

10/3/10--Touched (everyone touched)

10/4/10--Touched!

04/19/11-NOA2!! (FINALLY! After 204 days)

Major change of plans - the wait was too long for us and I ended up moving to Croatia in June 2011.

Married 06/09/12 <3

9/3/12 - I-130 NOA1

Check out my blog about long distance love, expat life, cooking, healthy living... http://dreamofhometonight.blogspot.com

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Mozzer1972   7

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Congratulations!

As long as your case is pretty straightforward, I wouldn't waste the money on an attorney. Just follow the Guides here and frontload as much info as you can.

Best of luck to you both.

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In a tizzy   7

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Hi all

Just found VJC yesterday and all the info here has been very helpfull. I have met three times with my fiance, twice in Russia and one time in Spain. Just popped the question to her on 10-2-2011 while in Gran Canaria Spain))))))). Now I get to start the K-1 jorney. I am in the prosses of getting things together but am stil on the wall on wether I should do it myself or hire an imigration attorney. Part of me just wants the peace of mind to let sombody else handle all the paperwork. Any imput would be helpfull. Thanks.

Hi, I wish you good luck with your process. I scrutinized my k-1 application and made sure all the T's were crossed and the I's were dotted. It took me a GOOD 2 months to ensure ALL of the documents were in place, and making sure each questions were answered. You will have to take the time to do this each night, go through a checklist and review notes on VJ. I did all this without an attorney. In fact, I had an attorney tell me I need to show proof of financial support. That was it. It took me a while longer to realize the "financial support" statement was to actually fill out another IMPORTANT part of the k-1 process.

So, you need all the time to make sure you do this right. I was never RFE'd.

Sincerely, E

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Ana&Lauro   0

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Welcome to Visa Journey!!! Just letting you know, my fiance hired an attorney and he messed up!!! If can do yourself, I´ll save money to wedding party!!! hehehe and people here in visajourney are very helpfull in answer our question. Good luck!!!

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Oksana & Max   94

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Thanks for all the advice, After reading into it, I think I can do this on my own.... Well with a little help from you all as well

thanks again

Good luck we are all here to help each other.

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"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." (Proverbs 3, 5-6)

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clarence954   20

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Hi all

Just found VJC yesterday and all the info here has been very helpfull. I have met three times with my fiance, twice in Russia and one time in Spain. Just popped the question to her on 10-2-2011 while in Gran Canaria Spain))))))). Now I get to start the K-1 jorney. I am in the prosses of getting things together but am stil on the wall on wether I should do it myself or hire an imigration attorney. Part of me just wants the peace of mind to let sombody else handle all the paperwork. Any imput would be helpfull. Thanks.

I was just like you about 5 months ago. I was going to meet with the attorney on Monday morning and found this site on Saturday morning. I can tell you I saved 2500 dollars from this site and the many wonderful helpful people here.

My k1 was approved "without a hitch"

also, good luck on your journey

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