Very Frustrating Never Any Sure Visa Information!!!!

[glazierguy 20]

.....in this whole process it is NEVER possible to get any concrete info from any site. They all vary and all the advice you get varies. Once you get to all these places in the process its all up to who is handling your process at that time.....It gets completely overwhelming. If it was me the petitioner here in the USA having to do all this, it would be a breeze!!!!! but we are dealing with fiancée's and loved ones from sometimes third world countries. Its nearly impossible for them to get anything done. Things should be changed where we the petitioners with access to modern technology do 99% of the work, after all we are the ones ultimately responsible financially for that person once they immigrate here.

[Boiler 45,558]

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Just like children, or pets, do you think?

Somehow people got things done before modern technology. Wonder how... magic probably.

Edited May 11, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Process to General Immigration-Related Forum~

~Commentary applicable to several immigration processes~

[Dean_De 61]

question: how do you and your fiancee communicate in a regular basis?

[Karam and Jamie 44]

Also, there are some really asinine and smart ### people on here. Makes me wonder who would want to marry them. GEEZE

.....in this whole process it is NEVER possible to get any concrete info from any site. They all vary and all the advice you get varies. Once you get to all these places in the process its all up to who is handling your process at that time.....It gets completely overwhelming. If it was me the petitioner here in the USA having to do all this, it would be a breeze!!!!! but we are dealing with fiancée's and loved ones from sometimes third world countries. Its nearly impossible for them to get anything done. Things should be changed where we the petitioners with access to modern technology do 99% of the work, after all we are the ones ultimately responsible financially for that person once they immigrate here.

I completely agree with you. The guidelines on here tell you one thing, the people on here tell you another thing, the email from the Embassy tells you another things, the official websites tell you another thing. It gets stressful

[Boiler 45,558]

For example?

[Ilovemyman 147]

Well informations here were very helpfull for me and my fiance.

And also you get good informations in the regional forums, with people from especify country.

You can get information from people who are applying in the same country.

[NikLR 13,227]

The guides on here are made by people who have gone through the process and have carefully read, reread, and reread the instructions for the forms required. We learn from each other's mistakes and provide that info to the community as a whole.

If all you did was read the instructions for the forms, you'd be okay, but the guides and wikis here provide more depth.

I agree that sometimes the info needed for the beneficiary seems hidden but don't be afraid to ask a question so we can direct you to the answer. This way you can learn it and communicate it to them in a way they will understand.

I do not feel it is ever in the beneficiary's best interests for the petitioner to do all the work (and vice versa.) Both need to know the struggles and contribute, so they both learn to appreciate the effort and result.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

There are a couple of things out of date in the guides, but for the most part they are very helpful. I've personally yet to be tripped up by anything on this site.

[Novembro 1,763]

Also, there are some really asinine and smart #### people on here. Makes me wonder who would want to marry them. GEEZE

Preach.

[Hank_ 9,174]

.....in this whole process it is NEVER possible to get any concrete info from any site. They all vary and all the advice you get varies. Once you get to all these places in the process its all up to who is handling your process at that time.....It gets completely overwhelming. If it was me the petitioner here in the USA having to do all this, it would be a breeze!!!!! but we are dealing with fiancée's and loved ones from sometimes third world countries. Its nearly impossible for them to get anything done. Things should be changed where we the petitioners with access to modern technology do 99% of the work, after all we are the ones ultimately responsible financially for that person once they immigrate here.

Moment of clarification: You, the PETITIONER petitioned USCIS to allow your fiancee, the beneficiary, to apply for a visa - the approved petition gives the BENEFICIARY the authorization to complete an application. The petitioner is not applying for a visa...

Ya I know you want to make it easy and "handle it all", and surprisingly there is a lot that you can do right from your computer, but then there are some things the actual applicant must complete.

The guide I made (below in my signature is the link) is fairly complete and accurate for the process in Manila, it provides links to USEM, SLEC and CFO... (for the process in Manila I would NOT recommend the guide on VJ... it is very lacking to be embassy specific)

And of course the Philippines forum is a good place for assistance as well.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Edited May 11, 2014 by Hank_

[Jon and Krissy 452]

.....in this whole process it is NEVER possible to get any concrete info from any site. They all vary and all the advice you get varies. Once you get to all these places in the process its all up to who is handling your process at that time.....It gets completely overwhelming. If it was me the petitioner here in the USA having to do all this, it would be a breeze!!!!! but we are dealing with fiancée's and loved ones from sometimes third world countries. Its nearly impossible for them to get anything done. Things should be changed where we the petitioners with access to modern technology do 99% of the work, after all we are the ones ultimately responsible financially for that person once they immigrate here.

Hmm, my wife had no problem whatsoever getting any of these things completed, and it isn't as if she's from Manila or Cebu, rather, a quite remote place where, incidentally, for those who don't have their own computers, there are numerous cafes where you can hire one for about 50 cents/hour.

'Its [sic] nearly impossible for them to get anything done.' Really? Most of our friends and relatives in the Philippines have college degrees, work as engineers, programmers, teachers, civil servants, merchants, etc. I see them getting a great deal done on a regular basis. Perhaps you're selling your girlfriend short, or perhaps she's not that interested in getting these things done....

[Mina90 134]

.....in this whole process it is NEVER possible to get any concrete info from any site. They all vary and all the advice you get varies. Once you get to all these places in the process its all up to who is handling your process at that time.....It gets completely overwhelming. If it was me the petitioner here in the USA having to do all this, it would be a breeze!!!!! but we are dealing with fiancée's and loved ones from sometimes third world countries. Its nearly impossible for them to get anything done. Things should be changed where we the petitioners with access to modern technology do 99% of the work, after all we are the ones ultimately responsible financially for that person once they immigrate here.

I'm sorry OP but I find your post counter-productive and kind of backward. I was the USC petitioning my husband from Bangladesh. As many people know, my husband's country is a third world country with not much technology available, heck, even to get just a police clearance certificate, you have to bribe officers (which my husband did too!). It's hard to step out of the house in his country because there are riots and protesters out for blood every day on the streets, yet my husband seemed to get all the documents I needed from his side in order. Just because it's a "third world country" doesn't mean things can't get done, they've been doing them even before technology existed.

When I began this process, I didn't know where to start and then I found this site. It is really just basic reading and understanding. If there is something confusing to you on the forums, just go directly to the USCIS/NVC/Embassy websites and read every detailed requirement there (that's what I did when I needed to confirm on up-to-date things). If you really love the person you are bringing to the US, I don't think putting in some effort into reading, doing some running around for documentation and having some patience is a big deal in the long run. And frankly, this process is a breeze- but it depends on how you manage it. The key is to read a little, understand a little, complete one task at time, keep patience and repeat.

P.S. Take a look at my timeline in my signature when you get the chance. Although you are doing a K1 visa, you will see all the things we did and get an idea on how to go about things little by little.

Edited May 11, 2014 by Mina90

[disteph 9]

I completely disagree..sorry to say but i was following the guides,talk to another Indonesian applicants(we also known as 3rd world country) and i got my visa in ONLY 81 days without any expedite.you just have to do it,not too overwhelmed by "read" too much.worst things happen,you got RFE which is pretty good because you have second changes to fix the mistake

PS:i am the one who find out all the requirement as 3rd world country citizen and beneficiery.