K-1 Visa Application

[HunNee 15]

Hi Everyone! I've seen a lot of very helpful topics here and am so glad I found this site. I am planning to submit my K-1 Visa packet application this coming April 2013 but am still kinda scared I might miss something. I've been preparing all the stuff needed like forever (lol) but still feels like something's missing or maybe it's just me. I just want to make everything perfect or complete so the process won't take long. You see, I've been waiting for this chance for 9 years already, (I just got my naturalizati0n last 2012), and can't wait to be with my fiancé. So far, I have almost 2 albums of photos from 2004 to feb 2013, some email, a lot of text messages that I copied/pasted to Microsoft word and printed, copy of money sent to my fiancé, copy of calls and a lot of proof which resulted in having 3 short folder compilations -- which I hope is okay to send, coz it's kinda bulky -- what do you think???

Anyway, I would really, really need your help guys.. I still do have a lot of questions.. it's so hard to prepare this on my own huhuhu..

some questions:

1. I've filled out the G-325 A form but noticed that the form expires 08/31/2012, but checked out uscis site but didn't find any new form. can I still use this? and are they strict on the "none" or "n/a" answers since they said not to leave any blank spaces? I just filled the blank spaces with "n/a" like if you have a spouse, and the file number.. but my friend said, we should have answered "none" under the file number? aren't they the same?

2. which forms do I make sure that every page was signed?? by me or both of us?? coz I didn't see any instructions to sign every page, anywhere..

am so confused.. HELP!

thanks!!

[X Factor 1,112]

Not every page will be signed but every form. Some form have several pages but only one page - usually the last will be signed. And yes you can use the 2012 forms if you don't see a newer version.

[Inky 1,110]

Have a look at the step by step guide if you haven't already, it might help answer some questions.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

You can also check out the example forms section that helps you fill out forms in case you are unsure what to put.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/examples

[HunNee 15]

Cool! Thanks for reply =)

on the G-325 A form (biographic info), would it matter if I answer "n/a" or "none"?

Not every page will be signed but every form. Some form have several pages but only one page - usually the last will be signed. And yes you can use the 2012 forms if you don't see a newer version.

[HunNee 15]

Do you think it's a good idea to get an immigration lawyer? Will it help? And on the AOS, do you really need to have some money on your savings??? Thanks!

[Azsara 110]

I dont think you'll need a lawyer you will be okay doing it together!

Good luck!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Do you think it's a good idea to get an immigration lawyer? Will it help? And on the AOS, do you really need to have some money on your savings??? Thanks!

No. When it comes time for the financials, you need current ongoing income that meets the requirement for your household size plus the foreign fiance(e). Money in savings is not required.

[HunNee 15]

Thanks..

How about credit card debts?? Do they look at that too?? I have like almost $40,000 debts total with my loans, credit cards and auto.. But my annual is $90,000 and i don't support anyone.. So according to poverty guidelines, i think am okay but am just concerned about my debts.. I don't know if they consider that as a factor to determine ability to support.. Got no savings either ?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thanks..

How about credit card debts?? Do they look at that too?? I have like almost $40,000 debts total with my loans, credit cards and auto.. But my annual is $90,000 and i don't support anyone.. So according to poverty guidelines, i think am okay but am just concerned about my debts.. I don't know if they consider that as a factor to determine ability to support.. Got no savings either ?

Income…..take a look at the forms for details.

[bigdog 376]

I dont think you'll need a lawyer you will be okay doing it together!

Good luck!

:thumbs:Attorney is a waste of time and money, you do all the work anyway.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Thanks..

How about credit card debts?? Do they look at that too?? I have like almost $40,000 debts total with my loans, credit cards and auto.. But my annual is $90,000 and i don't support anyone.. So according to poverty guidelines, i think am okay but am just concerned about my debts.. I don't know if they consider that as a factor to determine ability to support.. Got no savings either ?

They don't care about your debts, just your gross income.

[HunNee 15]

Thanks everyone!

I've already collected all my proofs and everything.. that was a lot of work

but totally worth it.. Anyway, on the G-325 A form (petitioner), there's a FILE NUMBER space on the upper right hand corner of the form and an ALIEN REGISTRATION NUMBER on the right lower corner of the form. Are those the same as my USCIS alien registration number when I first applied for US citizenship? I was just naturalized last sept 2012. So am wondering if I still need to write down my A number there (if that's what it means) ?? I've looked at samples and everyone's been writing NONE but that could be because they were naturally American citizens already??, so I don't know. Thanks guys..

Edited March 27, 2013 by babytatz