K1 Attorney recommendations?

[meauxna 15]

fwaguy,

Can I offer another perspective?

The H visa people use the term 'consular processing' frequently. Maybe the OP has transferred over the lingo he is familiar with.

But I can't for the life of me figure out why an H1-B would go for a K-1 visa. That lawyer might be a good investment (if you count 'time' as something to be saved).

[Yodrak 7]

fwaguy,

I suspect that reddy understands that, the I-129f petition has been submitted. For that reason it seemed clear to me that reddy was talking about the visa interview that would follow approval of the petition.

Yodrak

My whole premise in this discussion is that there is only one roadmap to obtaining a "K" visa. You cannot ignore, avoid, skip or shortcut the process by trying to go directly to the consular phase. The OP indicated that he was going for "consular processing". I interpreted that as trying to start the application directly at the consular phase without following the roadmap. That cannot be done!

[Tim&Poonam 0]

I googled attorneys for K1/K2 and found someone called Holmes and Lolly. Seemed very professional when we talked. Later I saw many postings on them being in some fiance rackets and that they are not thorough with their work... Any feedback anyone? Or can you recommend a good attorney you have used in California or elesewhere.

I am currently using Holmes & Lolly and have nothing but praise for them. My case is moving alone at a better than expected pace.

[payxibka 10,047]

fwaguy,

I suspect that reddy understands that, the I-129f petition has been submitted. For that reason it seemed clear to me that reddy was talking about the visa interview that would follow approval of the petition.

Yodrak

I cannot make that leap that the petition has been submitted. If so, why does he need a lawyer because most of the hard work would be done.

I did re-read his post and can see where I might have misinterpreted. He indicated that he would return to India for consular processing phase and then return to the US on the K-1. My bad.

[Yodrak 7]

fwaguy,

It's not much of a leap - he's written in his profile that he's submitted the petition.

Some people find that the visa application is more problematic than the petition. (At some consulates it's hell - read some current threads!)

Yodrak

I cannot make that leap that the petition has been submitted. If so, why does he need a lawyer because most of the hard work would be done.

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Edited November 3, 2006 by Yodrak

[reddy 0]

Thank you all for your suggestions and references.

Perhaps I used to word "consular" a little differently/ incorrectly. In most cases, the fiance is outside the US and the USC starts the process here. The fiance then gets the visa at the consulate in their home country.

I on the other hand have been in the US for 7 years now. I have a H1 visa and an employment based green card in process. However, I am going in for the K1/K2 because of my son. On the H1/H4 route with current processing times, he is most likely to get aged out even with CSPA provisions. Hence the K option. When I said "consular" I meant, not being able to convert from H to K here in the US, but actually going back home to the consulate there to get the K visa.

[Yodrak 7]

reddy,

Have you edited your profile in the last hour or so? This morning in the 'Our Story' section there were a few lines of text starting with mention of the petition being filed. fwaguy is going to tear me to pieces when he can't find it.

Also, can you please confirm who is who in your relationship? You are the alien? Are you the fiance or the fiancee?

Thanks

Yodrak

[payxibka 10,047]

reddy,

Have you edited your profile in the last hour or so? This morning in the 'Our Story' section there were a few lines of text starting with mention of the petition being filed. fwaguy is going to tear me to pieces when he can't find it.

Also, can you please confirm who is who in your relationship? You are the alien? Are you the fiance or the fiancee?

Thanks

Yodrak

You know it.... You better hope and pray!!

Edited November 3, 2006 by fwaguy

[meauxna 15]

Thank you all for your suggestions and references.

Perhaps I used to word "consular" a little differently/ incorrectly. In most cases, the fiance is outside the US and the USC starts the process here. The fiance then gets the visa at the consulate in their home country.

I on the other hand have been in the US for 7 years now. I have a H1 visa and an employment based green card in process. However, I am going in for the K1/K2 because of my son. On the H1/H4 route with current processing times, he is most likely to get aged out even with CSPA provisions. Hence the K option. When I said "consular" I meant, not being able to convert from H to K here in the US, but actually going back home to the consulate there to get the K visa.

NOW a K for an H makes sense.

If your son is that close, double and TRIPLE check that your plan will work.

There's a horrible ongoing saga here of a woman whose entire family has adjusted, except for the one son. There is no clear policy on what happens for 20 year old Ks.

Be sure you've explored ALL the options (you don't happen to live in Dallas or Oklahoma do you? Look up "DORA"--there is one other city in this rapid adjustment test program).