Photo Dilemma

[asdffdas 0]

This is my first post on this forum. This past summer I met and fell in love with my fiance while in Amman, Jordan. However, she is Sudanese. Sadly our time together was very short. In fact, I did not have a still camera with me at the time, only my video camera. The only images I have of her don't even include me since I am behind the lens. I have been reading over the K-1 requirements and it is recomended to send at least 3-4 pics, I don't even have one!!! How crucial is this requirement?

Also, what is the general time frame, from submission til approval, for the K-1, supposing that I do everything right.

I could really use some help here. The task seems a bit daunting after reading through some of these posts. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

Isaac

[1HappyGuy 45]

I would say you are making another trip to Jordan. The USCIS needs evidence the two of you have met. Photos are the best evidence of meeting since they will compare your photos submitted with the application with the photos of the two of you together.

This will definitely slow things down. You have to look at it like a very skeptical bureaucrat. He wants proof the two of you have met. It's not the end of the world if you don't have any photos, but it is a really good way to prove it.

As far as the fiancee visa process, learn patience. It is a slow and frustrating process, so if you are definitely in love with this lady plan everything right. Get the photos, heck we all know you want to see her again soon anyway. Review the guides on this site for forms, costs, documents needed, and the time frame for both the I-129F and the processing for the U.S. embassy in Jordan (or is it Sudan?). Each person wishing to immigrate to America must have an interview in the U.S. embassy to obtain a visa. That is what you will be going through over the next few months.

It is a very frustrating process, but you are in luck. You have found the best site for advice, counsel and just new friends. Hang in there, it goes slow, but after all, aren't you thinking about a life time partner?

Good luck.

[joeyjoey 1]

isaacwarsh,

What about anything else that may have both your names on it like a Hotel receipt? Insufficient evidence of "Last Meeting" will result in an RFE. Then it's up to you to show USCIS something that proves your case.

I must say, the photos are a crucial part of this phase of the K1 process. You must PROVE that you actually met your Fiancee in the past 2 years. A picture speaks 1000 words and provides the visual proof that the 2 of you were together. Do you plan on visiting again - soon?

joeyjoey

[aj1 1]

I would say you are making another trip to Jordan. The USCIS needs evidence the two of you have met. Photos are the best evidence of meeting since they will compare your photos submitted with the application with the photos of the two of you together.

This will definitely slow things down. You have to look at it like a very skeptical bureaucrat. He wants proof the two of you have met. It's not the end of the world if you don't have any photos, but it is a really good way to prove it.

As far as the fiancee visa process, learn patience. It is a slow and frustrating process, so if you are definitely in love with this lady plan everything right. Get the photos, heck we all know you want to see her again soon anyway. Review the guides on this site for forms, costs, documents needed, and the time frame for both the I-129F and the processing for the U.S. embassy in Jordan (or is it Sudan?). Each person wishing to immigrate to America must have an interview in the U.S. embassy to obtain a visa. That is what you will be going through over the next few months.

It is a very frustrating process, but you are in luck. You have found the best site for advice, counsel and just new friends. Hang in there, it goes slow, but after all, aren't you thinking about a life time partner?

Good luck.

I agree with Happy One. You need pictures of you and your fiancee they need to see those other wise that will slow down your case alot. So like happy one stated you will need to visit with her again and takes lots of pictures of you and her together. After all whatever USCIS states is a requirment you should have everything they ask for. That is important. However this is definetly a wonderful site and everyone is helpful. The whole process is tough I will not even lie. Its very hard mentally, physically, and emotionally, you are looking at roughly anywhere from 6-11 months or longer for her to be able to get her visa. This is only estimated from the timelines of the people on here that i have seen I am not sure about Sudan you may want to look at other's timelines on here from people who went through Sudan to get of rough idea of the processing time for them. But just remember in the end its worth it . And you must remember that everyone's Visa Journey is differnt as far as timing, and waiting. Good luck and i wish you both the best and a speedy approval!!!!

AJ1

[William33 110]

isaacwarsh,

Although I personally like pictures as evidence, conventional wisdom suggests that they are secondary evidence value only. You do not "need" them, in the absolute sense.

Consider the following to overcome the "proof of meeting within two years":

Passport photocopies, with visa and/or entry/exit stamps

Hotel receipts

Airline tickets, boarding pass stubs, airline mileage account statements

Credit card and ATM transaction documentation

Anything else that puts the two of you, in the same place at the same time, within 2 years.

Submission to approval timelines = impossible to project accurately.

Vermont = maybe 15-45 days

California = maybe 30-90 days

This is pure speculation, based upon an uncomplicated case.

This is my first post on this forum. This past summer I met and fell in love with my fiance while in Amman, Jordan. However, she is Sudanese. Sadly our time together was very short. In fact, I did not have a still camera with me at the time, only my video camera. The only images I have of her don't even include me since I am behind the lens. I have been reading over the K-1 requirements and it is recomended to send at least 3-4 pics, I don't even have one!!! How crucial is this requirement?

Also, what is the general time frame, from submission til approval, for the K-1, supposing that I do everything right.

I could really use some help here. The task seems a bit daunting after reading through some of these posts. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

Isaac

[mybackpages 0]

isaacwarsh,

Although I personally like pictures as evidence, conventional wisdom suggests that they are secondary evidence value only. You do not "need" them, in the absolute sense.

Consider the following to overcome the "proof of meeting within two years":

Passport photocopies, with visa and/or entry/exit stamps

Hotel receipts

Airline tickets, boarding pass stubs, airline mileage account statements

Credit card and ATM transaction documentation

Anything else that puts the two of you, in the same place at the same time, within 2 years.

Submission to approval timelines = impossible to project accurately.

Vermont = maybe 15-45 days

California = maybe 30-90 days

This is pure speculation, based upon an uncomplicated case.

This is my first post on this forum. This past summer I met and fell in love with my fiance while in Amman, Jordan. However, she is Sudanese. Sadly our time together was very short. In fact, I did not have a still camera with me at the time, only my video camera. The only images I have of her don't even include me since I am behind the lens. I have been reading over the K-1 requirements and it is recomended to send at least 3-4 pics, I don't even have one!!! How crucial is this requirement?

Also, what is the general time frame, from submission til approval, for the K-1, supposing that I do everything right.

I could really use some help here. The task seems a bit daunting after reading through some of these posts. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

Isaac

I agree with William. Photos together are a great piece of evidence but alone do not prove you met within the 2 years. There are support evidence for the primary evidence. Photos together will be much more important in the proof needed to prove te on-going relationship at teh consulate interview.

Why not send in a still photo taken fromt he video if you have that technology of her and o fyou if you are on the video at that shows you both in the same place? the dates and location would match on the back and also match the explaination of how you met when you answer Question 18.

[rosyanne 0]

I don't want to scare you but the first time we got turned down was bcoz the picture. They don't even accept a picture without date as "evidence" so i would strongly suggest you go back to there and take some serious dated pictures. You will need it later on anyways.

[aussiewench 9]

isaacwarsh,

Although I personally like pictures as evidence, conventional wisdom suggests that they are secondary evidence value only. You do not "need" them, in the absolute sense.

Consider the following to overcome the "proof of meeting within two years":

Passport photocopies, with visa and/or entry/exit stamps

Hotel receipts

Airline tickets, boarding pass stubs, airline mileage account statements

Credit card and ATM transaction documentation

Anything else that puts the two of you, in the same place at the same time, within 2 years.

I'm with William.

isaacwarsh

Use Q18 to describe in some detail of how you met in the required 2 year period that established the relationship. Then the evidence you submit should support those details. Boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel/credit card receipts, etc etc are primary evidence. Photos are secondary which are used to support primary evidence. What you should be aiming for is creating an image in the minds eye of the adjudicator......a complete picture that takes in both Q18 & the evidence. Look outside the box for evidence that shows you both in the same place at the same time. Each case is different and you should submit evidence accordingly, not just rely on the standard unofficial list. As you don't have photos, you can either wait until you see each other again and take some photos.... or you gather all the evidence you do have and ensure that the evidence you do submit creates that image. Other things that you may submit include any itinerary from the travel agent, affidavits from any family members that witnessed you together. Whilst it is not a requirement of the initial petition to submit evidence of an ongoing relationship, if you have any emails etc that talk about your meeting etc this may also assist in completing the picture. The previous I-129F instructions also stated that you may include any evidence of an engaqement and this would probably still hold true. This could include a copy of an engagement ring receipt or any evidence of wedding plans made such as venue etc. You may be approved on this evidence in support of Q18 if it creates the image in the minds eye of the adjudicator. If not, then you will receive an RFE. There is no guarantees that any of us can give you. It is up to what you do submit, and the adjudicator.

I wish you the best on your journey.

Edited October 11, 2006 by aussiewench