Taking the plunge into the K1

[eterri 0]

Hello all, I'm new here. My name is Terri and I'm 24, female, living in Kentucky. My "fiance," (still waiting on the "surprise" proposal to make it official) Richard, resides in London and we've finally decided to try for the K1 visa so that he can come to live here. We've been together (long distance) for about five years now and first met in person over four years ago.

To try and cut this short, I do have some concerns that maybe someone can advise me about? My biggest worry right now is that I am unemployed and have been for the past year. Richard has a good job in London but I'm sure that won't help us very much when it comes to getting him here. I do plan on getting a job as soon as possible (I'm job hunting full-time at least) but it would be nice to get this into motion and not have to wait on my getting employment. Is this a bad idea? I'd love to get the I-129 package completed and sent when Richard is here in a couple of weeks so that we can work on it together but I don't want to jump into this if my being unemployed is going to hinder the process.

I've heard of an affidavit of support but can't remember what visa that is filed with and when. I do know of someone who would probably be ok with sponsoring Richard provided that when I am employed, I'm not making enough to meet the requirements. However, I haven't seen that mentioned on the two forms that are part of the first package (please excuse my ignorant terms, I'm still very very new to all of this).

So, my biggest question right now is do you think it will be ok to go ahead and send off the I-129 package now even though I have no current job to list on the G-325A or should I wait until I have a job and have been employed for a while?

Also, I have to admit my job history has been quite chaotic and it's going to be a bit difficult listing it for the past five years. Is this something that is looked into very thoroughly or is there any room for error? For example, I don't know that I'll be able to remember/find the exact months that I worked in a few places.

Already, it is so overwhelming but I really really hope to be able to get the ball rolling in a couple of weeks. We've waited so long and half the time has been spent trying to decide what route to take, who is going to move, etc. Any help you all can provide would be, well, worshipped. Thanks in advance for any responses!

P.S. This site is amazing and has already proved to be incredibly helpful!

Edited January 30, 2006 by eterri

[TracyTN 237]

Affidavit of support is not needed until the interview phase.

[eterri 0]

Thanks for the reply. Ok, I've just gotten a little confused from reading things over again.

Is the G-325A pertaining to myself or my fiance? At first glance, I thought it was pertaining to me but looking again it sounds like it is asking the information about the alien coming into the U.S.?

[Kath 0]

hi

on this site there are FAQ tab and guidelines for the K1 visa this might help you understand the process alot better..hope this helps

the G325A is for both of you...

Edited January 30, 2006 by kath&rob

[TracyTN 237]

Thanks for the reply. Ok, I've just gotten a little confused from reading things over again.

Is the G-325A pertaining to myself or my fiance? At first glance, I thought it was pertaining to me but looking again it sounds like it is asking the information about the alien coming into the U.S.?

You both fill out the G325A.

[Chuckles 0]

Thanks for the reply. Ok, I've just gotten a little confused from reading things over again.

Is the G-325A pertaining to myself or my fiance? At first glance, I thought it was pertaining to me but looking again it sounds like it is asking the information about the alien coming into the U.S.?

Yes, you both fill out the G-325a forms for a total of 8 sheets of paper.

As far as the support issue, I agree with everyone else. Start the K1 process now, since you feel comfortable you will find people who will sign for you.

Good Luck !!!

[Kath 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72

this link might help in some way...

you can fill the G325A online and print it out..you only need to fill out one sheet and Adobe places all the information on the first sheet on the other 3...

good luck

kath

[eterri 0]

You're all great, thanks so much! I'll dig into the FAQ's now. Thanks for the advice, I'm confident we can get someone to sign for us when the time comes (and I should be employed by then) so hopefully we can get this started soon!

[Tiksman 0]

Remember you have to have recent photos, bording passes and passport stamps dated within the last 2 years or your app will be denied. I think this is the reason many denied k-1 apps are denied..

Welcome to the Journey

[eterri 0]

Thanks! We have tons of those. Photos, boarding passes, passport stamps and various other things that I think would work well as proof. I have loads of saved instant message conversations from over the years as well, if that might work. Also emails. Would a few of those be good to include?

[Chuckles 0]

Thanks! We have tons of those. Photos, boarding passes, passport stamps and various other things that I think would work well as proof. I have loads of saved instant message conversations from over the years as well, if that might work. Also emails. Would a few of those be good to include?

I included some emails. Are they necessary? No. Are they good to include? I think so. They can help tie your case together, and if you get a very picky adjucator, why not give them as much as possible?

They can help make the case that you intend to marry, which you have to prove with the K1 application. You do not need to provide information about an ongoing relationship until the interview phase, where those emails will be more helpful. I wouldn't get too crazy about the number you put in. Just put in 4 or 5 of the ones that show you care about each other, and mention a few things about planning to meet or marry. You can 'black marker' out the private parts.

You will notice in the K1 guide published here on VJ http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=k1guide that they suggest to send emails.

[Jaylen Brit 0]

Im wondering if you've thought of emigrating to the UK instead of him emigrating?

As he has a good, well paying job in London, and given the fact that you aren't working currently, and he WON'T be able to work for a few months after he comes over, if that might not be a better bet?

It's a lot faster to emigrate to the UK as well.

Just throwing that out there

Whatever course you take I wish you both the best of luck

[KarenCee 3]

Welcome to VJ....good luck with filling out the forms. Best of luck on your journey

[eterri 0]

Im wondering if you've thought of emigrating to the UK instead of him emigrating?

As he has a good, well paying job in London, and given the fact that you aren't working currently, and he WON'T be able to work for a few months after he comes over, if that might not be a better bet?

It's a lot faster to emigrate to the UK as well.

Just throwing that out there

Whatever course you take I wish you both the best of luck

That is what we were looking into for a while but I have so many things tying me here. Mostly family (I want to be here for my neice and nephew; my parents are raising them and sometimes need my help). Also, I have six birds and a dog and moving them over would be complicated. We looked into it, it's definitely possible, but because of the hassle it would probably end up taking even longer than him coming here on a K1 visa. And parting with them isn't something I'm prepared to do. If it became necessary then I would find them great homes but I want to try to avoid this.

I think we'd both rather live in the United States anyway. I love England, especially London, but the whole lifestyle and such seems far more relaxed here. Jobs pay better (when you finally get them) and there is more space. Cost of living is also MUCH lower. Etc. etc. etc.

Thank you all for the welcomes and help!

[irishgirl73 0]

It's a lot faster to emigrate to the UK as well.

Just throwing that out there

I thought about moving to Ireland but I need a visa-which would be very hard to get I am told(I am going for dual-citizenship), which is great but that will take a year.

Is there a quicker way that i am not aware of? Please let me know