K-1 visa

[MarivicDS 1]

For now we are still waiting for NOA2. While waiting, what are the requirements that we should prepare when it's time for my interview? Aside from our ongoing emails and letters. And since free calls and video calls are already available, does copies of landline and cell phone bills still required? What other ongoing evidence should we prepare for me to take to the interview.

[BaronB 42]

Any evidence you want to gather. No-one has ever regretted going with too much evidence to the interview. Pictures of time spent together are excellent evidence, as they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words.

[MarivicDS 1]

The pictures we had are previews ( after we have submitted our case). Now his back in New York and I'm in HK. All we have are emalis, letters. What about the present evidence like while the USCIS is still processing our case?

[BaronB 42]

Don't you have copies of those for the interview? Even if you sent them in with your petition it's a good idea to take copies to the actual interview. I'm not really sure what a "preview" is?

Present evidence is just continued communication - emails, letters and so on. Most people aren't able to visit during the process so they won't expect pictures from during this period.

Edited April 21, 2015 by BaronB

[MarivicDS 1]

Yes we have copies of all the evidence that we sent with our petition. Meaning we can use the copies we have during the actual interview? The Consular won't ask for more present evidence aside from emails, letters and others.

[BaronB 42]

Yes take those copies with you in case they don't have them available - that proves you had a relationship before petitioning.

There isn't much you can provide from the period between petition and interview besides ongoing communication. They know this. If you want your fiance can send you flowers or something and you can take a picture and the receipt with you.

[MarivicDS 1]

Thank you so much for your help

[baron555 934]

For now we are still waiting for NOA2. While waiting, what are the requirements that we should prepare when it's time for my interview? Aside from our ongoing emails and letters. And since free calls and video calls are already available, does copies of landline and cell phone bills still required? What other ongoing evidence should we prepare for me to take to the interview.

Content is key. All of your evidences, when put together, should tell the story of your relationship. How it began, how it came to discussions about marriage and a new life together in the US and how you have been planning for that.

Also throw in some lovey-dovey stuff since most couples who intend to marry do that.

Edited April 21, 2015 by baron555

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Yes we have copies of all the evidence that we sent with our petition. Meaning we can use the copies we have during the actual interview? The Consular won't ask for more present evidence aside from emails, letters and others.

Depends. Some embassies don't care at all and in my case they did not ask any proof of ongoing relationship. Some other embassies will ask especially if the beneficiary from high fraud countries for US visas.

[lazy 19]

To answer the other aspect of your question, aside from the communication with your fiancee there really isnt much to do until you get NOA2. THEN you can prep by getting the following ready:

- Police Clearance Certificate

- Make sure Passports wont expire within the next year

- I-134 Affidavit of Support and supporting material (Employment Verification, Bank Statements, Taxes)

[raven52 233]

This site has vast resources, what you need to do is open the ""Guides"" tab at the top of the home page, and read the K-1 information about 5 times, then print it out, and know it word for word.,.,..,""then"" you will be prepared for the evidence you will need.

Then get your information together.

[simply_me123 0]

For now we are still waiting for NOA2. While waiting, what are the requirements that we should prepare when it's time for my interview? Aside from our ongoing emails and letters. And since free calls and video calls are already available, does copies of landline and cell phone bills still required? What other ongoing evidence should we prepare for me to take to the interview.

[Unidentified 2,930]

- Make sure Passports wont expire within the next year

It only has to have 6 month validity from Visa being issued. I know this because mine expires in December and I asked the embassy if I could avoid renewing it. I'm changing my last name after the wedding and I wanted to avoid double cost for two passports.

[lazy 19]

This site has vast resources, what you need to do is open the ""Guides"" tab at the top of the home page, and read the K-1 information about 5 times, then print it out, and know it word for word.,.,..,""then"" you will be prepared for the evidence you will need.

Then get your information together.

btw - i see the "Guides" tab on the top of the pages, but I also had come across "Guides" or "Wiki" compiled but individuals as step-by-step for specific visa types and such. i cant seem to find a list of those user-created 'guides'

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

btw - i see the "Guides" tab on the top of the pages, but I also had come across "Guides" or "Wiki" compiled but individuals as step-by-step for specific visa types and such. i cant seem to find a list of those user-created 'guides'

If you are looking for all the pages of the Wiki here, then this page lists them all > http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages

However, the K-1 guide lists evidence to use for ongoing relationship > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, online chat logs (pick several over the prior few months), etc.. from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 until date-now).

Examples: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate emails and letters you have sent including the stamps on envelopes (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

Just show evidence that spans the entire length of your relationship. Anything that shows your visits together, daily communications, etc.