Filipino Citizen applying for K-1 Fiance(e) Visa in Beijing, China

[cat_lovers 0]

Hi Everyone!

I am a Filipino Citizen, applying for the K-1 Fiance(e) Visa in Beijing, China.

Please help me for I have so many questions.

I've heard from a friend that American Embassy in Beijing, China won't process K-1 visa. My friend said that I have to do it in Guangzhou or the interview will be held there. Is it true?

Who among you hear have experienced applying for K-1 visa in Beijing? Please help me...

Thank you so much!

[FloranteNlaura 2]

Can u clarify pls. US citizen has to apply for a K1 visa. Us citizen is the petitioner and the K1 (fiance/fiancee) is the beneficiary. Are saying you are a filipino citizen presently residing in Beijing and a US citizen is applying a K1 visa for you?

[Pitaya 2,577]

~~Moved from K-1 Process to China regional forum~~

~Inquiry is China-specific~

Welcome to the forum.

My wife and stepson came to the US from Liaoning province (north and east of Beijing) last year on a K-1/K-2 visa. All of their processing and interview was done at the US consulate in Guangzhou. It would have great if the K-1/K-2 visas could have been processed in Beijing, but that was not an option. If I remember correctly, nonimmigrant visas (i.e, K-1) are processed similar to immigrant visas. The US consulate in Guangzhou processes immigrant visas for all residents of the People's Republic of China.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4788.html?post=Beijing&x=109&y=9

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant_visas.html

Good luck on your visa journey.

Edited August 17, 2013 by A&B

[cat_lovers 0]

Hi, Thank you so much for your reply and clarification/correction.

Yes, you are right. My US citizen fiancee is the one who is applying for the K-1 visa and I am the beneficiary. I am currently residing in Beijing. Do you have any idea on what am I going to do as soon as the petition is approved?

Thank you

Thank you so much. That is very helpful

[cat_lovers 0]

Thank you so much! This information is very helpful.

I was hoping I could just do it here.

Could you tell me, the things your wife did before the interview? etc...

And where did they send the approved petition is in Beijing or in Guangzhou?

Thank you.

~~Moved from K-1 Process to China regional forum~~

~Inquiry is China-specific~

Welcome to the forum.

My wife and stepson came to the US from Liaoning province (north and east of Beijing) last year on a K-1/K-2 visa. All of their processing and interview was done at the US consulate in Guangzhou. It would have great if the K-1/K-2 visas could have been processed in Beijing, but that was not an option. If I remember correctly, nonimmigrant visas (i.e, K-1) are processed similar to immigrant visas. The US consulate in Guangzhou processes immigrant visas for all residents of the People's Republic of China.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4788.html?post=Beijing&x=109&y=9

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/immigrant_visas.html

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thank you so much! This information is very helpful.

I was hoping I could just do it here.

Could you tell me, the things your wife did before the interview? etc...

And where did they send the approved petition is in Beijing or in Guangzhou?

Thank you.

She got involved in a QQ group (online chat group) of Chinese ladies that were also doing K-1 visas at that time. You should likely review the Embassy Info page for Guangzhou and become acquainted with the China regional forum:

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=China&cty=Guangzhou

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

You will find a lot of great information at those links.

It is generally recommended that the US petitioner "front-load" the initial petition with as much relationship evidence as possible for a better chance of approval at the Guangzhou consulate. Use the forum's Google search function for details.

NVC sent the approved petition to Guangzhou.

Good luck.

[cat_lovers 0]

Thank you so much! You are very nice and helpful. Your wife is very lucky

This is a very big help. Thank you!

She got involved in a QQ group (online chat group) of Chinese ladies that were also doing K-1 visas at that time. You should likely review the Embassy Info page for Guangzhou and become acquainted with the China regional forum:

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=China&cty=Guangzhou

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

You will find a lot of great information at those links.

It is generally recommended that the US petitioner "front-load" the initial petition with as much relationship evidence as possible for a better chance of approval at the Guangzhou consulate. Use the forum's Google search function for details.

NVC sent the approved petition to Guangzhou.

Good luck.

[Ryan H 3,829]

Can u clarify pls. US citizen has to apply for a K1 visa. Us citizen is the petitioner and the K1 (fiance/fiancee) is the beneficiary. Are saying you are a filipino citizen presently residing in Beijing and a US citizen is applying a K1 visa for you?

The statements in bold are wrong. US Citizens don't apply for US visas (K1 or otherwise), they file petitions. The beneficiary of the petition applies for a visa

Yes, you are right. My US citizen fiancee is the one who is applying for the K-1 visa and I am the beneficiary.

That person was incorrect, your US citizen fiance(e) filed a petition. You as the beneficiary are applying for the visa.

[cat_lovers 0]

​ Thank you so much Ryan H for the clarification. I appreciate it.

The statements in bold are wrong. US Citizens don't apply for US visas (K1 or otherwise), they file petitions. The beneficiary of the petition applies for a visa

That person was incorrect, your US citizen fiance(e) filed a petition. You as the beneficiary are applying for the visa.

[bigdog 376]

Good Luck with this, K-1 action, take some time and review the Guides, wiki and see the China threads similar to yours. QQ is the Hot Tip. For the USC Petition to the end of the road and your (visa), see the current time lines as the new procedures in Guangzhou are changing the time lines.

[cat_lovers 0]

Thank you for the answer Super Star Member.

How do I join the QQ group talking about this topic?

Good Luck with this, K-1 action, take some time and review the Guides, wiki and see the China threads similar to yours. QQ is the Hot Tip. For the USC Petition to the end of the road and your (visa), see the current time lines as the new procedures in Guangzhou are changing the time lines.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Can u clarify pls. US citizen has to apply for a K1 visa. Us citizen is the petitioner and the K1 (fiance/fiancee) is the beneficiary. Are saying you are a filipino citizen presently residing in Beijing and a US citizen is applying a K1 visa for you?

To clarify: The USC petitioner does not apply for a visa, the beneficiary applies for the visa. The USC petitioner PETITIONS for the approval to allow the beneficiary apply for a visa. Once the Petitioners petition has been approved then the beneficiary is authorized to apply for the visa.

Hi, Thank you so much for your reply and clarification/correction.

Yes, you are right. My US citizen fiancee is the one who is applying for the K-1 visa and I am the beneficiary. I am currently residing in Beijing. Do you have any idea on what am I going to do as soon as the petition is approved?

Thank you

Thank you so much. That is very helpful

As noted your USC fiancé only petitions for YOU to be allowed to apply for the K-1 visa as the beneficiary.

(Just read Ryan's post.... ... so I am seconding the correction )

[Darnell 8,479]

Hi Everyone!

I am a Filipino Citizen, applying for the K-1 Fiance(e) Visa in Beijing, China.

Please help me for I have so many questions.

I've heard from a friend that American Embassy in Beijing, China won't process K-1 visa. My friend said that I have to do it in Guangzhou or the interview will be held there. Is it true?

Who among you hear have experienced applying for K-1 visa in Beijing? Please help me...

Thank you so much!

Your friend is right.

However, when the approved I-129F petition makes it over to the National Visa Center, please look into getting an account at ustraveldocs.com

Good Luck !

[cat_lovers 0]

Thank you so much for all your answers! I appreciate it so much. x

[Sweetpie 2]

it is said beneficiary has to apply from his/her own country, why dont u apply from philipine instead which would be easier? saw two foreigners on interview day not sure which type they were applying, but looks like they all failed pass through