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Stepy67   3

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We recently were approved for the K-1 visa, and my fiance is wrapping up his businesses there for his move here. He is and will be the main "breadwinner" for our new family. My question is, he will be bringing quite a bit of money with him when he comes here, so is there anything he needs to bring as far as paperwork for customs? I know if it's over 10k they will want to ask questions, we just don't know what questions or what paperwork he may need as proof that the money is legit, etc. Does anyone know or can point us in the right direction?

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We recently were approved for the K-1 visa, and my fiance is wrapping up his businesses there for his move here. He is and will be the main "breadwinner" for our new family. My question is, he will be bringing quite a bit of money with him when he comes here, so is there anything he needs to bring as far as paperwork for customs? I know if it's over 10k they will want to ask questions, we just don't know what questions or what paperwork he may need as proof that the money is legit, etc. Does anyone know or can point us in the right direction?

He will declare that money to POE and the CBP will let him fill out a form and sign. That's it..he can bring like proof where the money came from in case they ask.

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Stepy67   3

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Oh ok! Yeah I'll have him bring some proof of where the money comes from just in case. It's been a long year+ waiting for all this, wouldn't want something to happen right at the 1 yard line! Thanks for the response!

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Oh ok! Yeah I'll have him bring some proof of where the money comes from just in case. It's been a long year+ waiting for all this, wouldn't want something to happen right at the 1 yard line! Thanks for the response!

He just notes the amount if its over 10k on the in flight form. Proof of origin is a good idea. My husband did this bringing a sizable amount of cash with zero problems. Wiring it is expensive but can be done.

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His bank only allows 15k per year to be transferred internationally and the Western Union doesn't allow the sending of funds from Ghana. We will just do the proof of origin and the forms at the POE. Thanks everyone for responding though.

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the "Moving to the US & Your New Life" forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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