MilSO Long Distance Applying for K-1

[saramyshaanngbb 0]

Hi All,

My man is from Nebraska, but, currently serving the US navy presently based in Hawaii, and i am from Singapore. We are planning to start on our K-1 visa application soonest he gets time off from the boat. My question is, since he is in the USN, is there any possibility the military can assist to speed up the process of submission? Otherwise, can he apply while i am there on visiting? If this is possible, what are the relevant documents that i need to provide, or is it just the petitioner who has to provide all the supporting?

I have been running through the forms instructions and can see that there are other forms to follow after. Other than the I-129F, once approved, should I-485 be applied first, or I-765? Or both can be applied at the same time? And if I-765 is approved, how long duration validity? Apologies for the many questions, but, i'm doing the homework since he is busy now on back to back rotational boat duties.

Hope to hear something soon!

Sara

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

If he is going to be deployed, then you can get expedited.

http://www.uscis.gov/archive/archive-news/questions-and-answers-members-military

Q. I am scheduled to deploy in the near future. How do I notify USCIS?

A. If you are submitting an application or petition to USCIS, and are scheduled to deploy in the near future, write in bold letters, “I have an upcoming deployment” on the first page of the application/petition, or on a cover sheet attached to your application. If you have already submitted your application and need to notify USCIS of an upcoming deployment, contact the USCIS Military Help Line at 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645) as soon as possible.

Q. What are the criteria to have an application or petition expedited for military personnel?

A. USCIS reviews all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis. Some examples of situations that may qualify for expedited processing include pending military deployments or emergency or humanitarian situations. Please contact your local USCIS office or the USCIS Military Help Line at 1-877 CIS-4MIL (1‑877-247-4645) for more information.

Follow this guide, and yes he can file the I-129F petition while you are visiting. > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

After the I-129F petition is approved, you need to apply for the K-1 visa at the US consulate in your country. The other forms you are mentioning are not filed until after you enter the US with your K-1 visa, get married and file for adjustment of status. Flowchart> http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

[saramyshaanngbb 0]

Ok got it. So, once it is approved we'll be notified, and after, i can make a prompt application online via the US Embassy Singapore web? Will there be another fee to be made? Or is it just a one time thing when he submits the petition?

Sara

If he is going to be deployed, then you can get expedited.

http://www.uscis.gov/archive/archive-news/questions-and-answers-members-military

Q. I am scheduled to deploy in the near future. How do I notify USCIS?

A. If you are submitting an application or petition to USCIS, and are scheduled to deploy in the near future, write in bold letters, “I have an upcoming deployment” on the first page of the application/petition, or on a cover sheet attached to your application. If you have already submitted your application and need to notify USCIS of an upcoming deployment, contact the USCIS Military Help Line at 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645) as soon as possible.

Q. What are the criteria to have an application or petition expedited for military personnel?

A. USCIS reviews all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis. Some examples of situations that may qualify for expedited processing include pending military deployments or emergency or humanitarian situations. Please contact your local USCIS office or the USCIS Military Help Line at 1-877 CIS-4MIL (1‑877-247-4645) for more information.

Follow this guide, and yes he can file the I-129F petition while you are visiting. > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

After the I-129F petition is approved, you need to apply for the K-1 visa at the US consulate in your country. The other forms you are mentioning are not filed until after you enter the US with your K-1 visa, get married and file for adjustment of status. Flowchart> http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

[ChEd 18]

Hi All,

My man is from Nebraska, but, currently serving the US navy presently based in Hawaii, and i am from Singapore. We are planning to start on our K-1 visa application soonest he gets time off from the boat. My question is, since he is in the USN, is there any possibility the military can assist to speed up the process of submission? Otherwise, can he apply while i am there on visiting? If this is possible, what are the relevant documents that i need to provide, or is it just the petitioner who has to provide all the supporting?

I have been running through the forms instructions and can see that there are other forms to follow after. Other than the I-129F, once approved, should I-485 be applied first, or I-765? Or both can be applied at the same time? And if I-765 is approved, how long duration validity? Apologies for the many questions, but, i'm doing the homework since he is busy now on back to back rotational boat duties.

Hope to hear something soon!

Sara

Hi, Im also with the USN stationed here in hawaii..you just said "boat" so he must be a Sub guy .. i just sent the I-129F 28th of September for my fiancé myself..my suggestion to you is concentrate on finishing the I-129f package first before starting to worry about those other stuff. Its a lot of documents to prepare for the package, don't overwhelm yourselves by trying to do everything at the same time...follow the guide(link provided above by someone)..most things you need to know is on there..your fiancé will be the one to file the petition but you could help him out preparing the package as he will need a lot of information about you.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Ok got it. So, once it is approved we'll be notified, and after, i can make a prompt application online via the US Embassy Singapore web? Will there be another fee to be made? Or is it just a one time thing when he submits the petition?

Sara

Yes, there will be more fees for the visa and the medical. This post by kitthekat will be helpful to you, though the visa processing fee has gone up from $240 to $265. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/463628-singapore-k1s/

[saramyshaanngbb 0]

Hey! Yes you are right. He is a sub guy! Thank you for the advise! I'll focus on helping him out with preparation of the supporting documents. Was hoping we could do it last few weeks while i was there but with all the travelling to visit his family and friends, we can only look towards the next earliest he gets off the boat. Much appreciate it ma'am!

Sara

Hi, Im also with the USN stationed here in hawaii..you just said "boat" so he must be a Sub guy .. i just sent the I-129F 28th of September for my fiancé myself..my suggestion to you is concentrate on finishing the I-129f package first before starting to worry about those other stuff. Its a lot of documents to prepare for the package, don't overwhelm yourselves by trying to do everything at the same time...follow the guide(link provided above by someone)..most things you need to know is on there..your fiancé will be the one to file the petition but you could help him out preparing the package as he will need a lot of information about you.

Ok got it! Thank you for the help!!

Yes, there will be more fees for the visa and the medical. This post by kitthekat will be helpful to you, though the visa processing fee has gone up from $240 to $265. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/463628-singapore-k1s/

[ChEd 18]

Hey! Yes you are right. He is a sub guy! Thank you for the advise! I'll focus on helping him out with preparation of the supporting documents. Was hoping we could do it last few weeks while i was there but with all the travelling to visit his family and friends, we can only look towards the next earliest he gets off the boat. Much appreciate it ma'am!

Sara

I'm a guy...lol...i won't be surprised if I've met your fiancé before as I'm on the Sub piers every day.

-Ed

[saramyshaanngbb 0]

Jeez. I assumed you were the girl. Sorry! But yeah, i suppose you might have seen him. I'm gonna drop him a message in a bit about this. Haha! Thanks for your kind advise Sir!

I'm a guy...lol...i won't be surprised if I've met your fiancé before as I'm on the Sub piers every day.

-Ed

[TBoneTX 46,263]

Sara, welcome to VJ! Have you made it down the Forums list to the Military Immigration-Related Discussion Forum? It's here, for your perusal:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/152-military-immigration-related-discussion/

Good luck!