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azmarkd Apprentice

azmarkd   6

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I am now in the process of getting my K1 app together. My fiancee is in Thailand and there is an American firm in Bangkok that can handle it. I spoke to another attorney in California who said he had them handle his K1 for his wife. The name of the firm is White & Weber. http://www.usfamilyvisa.com

I'm sure this topic has been discussed sometime, I'm just unable to find it.

Thoughts?

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Since you joined this website you don't need a lawyer.
Most of us here haven't used a lawyer. If you need to ask questions just post here on VJ. Use the money on the visa than on a lawyer :dancing:

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aratamorne   165

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It all depends on how comfortable you are filling out forms and following directions. If you prefer to have someone help you because you know that forms and directions are not your thing, feel free, but you should not need a lawyer unless you have a complicated case. This site has extensive resources and helpful members if you are very confident in yourself. Either way, all the information and documents will be gathered by you, so all a lawyer will do is review it and mail it for you. Most of them charge way too much for that. If the US based service is reasonably priced, there is nothing wrong with using them, but definitely comparison shop and do your due diligence on this site before deciding.

Good Luck,

Scott and Annalyn

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Since you joined this website you don't need a lawyer.

No one has enough information to state this with authority. We know nothing of the OP's situation.

Total waste of money.

See above.

I'm sure this topic has been discussed sometime, I'm just unable to find it.

Keep scrolling down the pages in the K-1 forum to see how often it's discussed.

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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Unidentified Mentor

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No one has enough information to state this with authority. We know nothing of the OP's situation.

See above.

Keep scrolling down the pages in the K-1 forum to see how often it's discussed.

Then let me rephrase what I wrote earlier: If you're a regular couple with no criminal records or complicated family situation getting a lawyer is a complete waste of time and money. You're just paying someone to fill out paperwork you can do yourself and possibly even better than your lawyer. Seen plently of people on here with normal cases who didn't really need a lawyer and they ended up with RFE's because their lawyer messed up.





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Limey Community Regular

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You're just paying someone to fill out paperwork you can do yourself and possibly even better than your lawyer. Seen plently of people on here with normal cases who didn't really need a lawyer and they ended up with RFE's because their lawyer messed up.

Too true.

To those of us who went through the process getting the visa meant being with our loved ones. It meant everything.

To a lawyer its just another job. If they get an RFE its a little more billable time.

Just follow the forms and the guides on here and it really isn't too complicated. The form is designed to be filled in by normal people, it really isn't that frightening when you get into it... and if there is a question you aren't sure on there is plenty of experience on these forums (much more than most lawyer would have).

--- k1 visa ---
Texas Service Center (Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here)
I-129F sent: 12 Aug 2014
I-129F NOA1: 15 Aug 2014
I-129F NOA2: 2 Mar 2015 (199 days from NOA1) **No RFEs!**
NVC Received: 19 Mar 2015
Case#, IIN, BIN assigned: 19 Mar 2015
NVC Left: 20 Mar 2015
Consultate Received: 23 Mar 2015
Package 3 Received: 26 Mar 2015
Medical: 10 Apr 2015
Packet 3 Sent: 10 Apr 2015
Packet 4 Received: 23 Apr 2015
Interview Date: 8 May 2015 (Approved!!!)
Visa Issued: 14 May 2015
Visa in Hand: 19 May 2015
Entry to USA: 5 Jun 2015
Married: 21 Jun 2015

---Adjustment of Status---
Sent I-485, I-131 and I-765: 7 Jul 2015
NOA1 for I-485, I-131 and I-765: 14 Jul 2015
Email notification that I-765 was approved: 12 Sep 2015
Email notification that I-131 was approved: 15 Sep 2015
Email notification that EAD/AP combo card was mailed: 15 Sep 2015
EAD and AP combo card received: 18 Sep 2015
Green Card Received: 3 Dec 2015 [ :)] Previous letter stated interview requirement was likely to be waived

 

---Removal of Conditions---
Sent I-751: 13 Oct 2017
NOA1 for I-751: 23 Oct 2017

Biometrics: 20 Nov 2017
Approved: 20 Dec 2018

Green Card Received: 2 Jan 2019

 

-- Citizenship --
Filed Online: 21 Feb 2020
NOA1 (Online): 22 Feb 2020
Biometrics: 10 Mar 2020

Interview: 29 Jul 2020 (Approved - Oath taken immediately due to covid19)

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Unidentified Mentor

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Too true.

To those of us who went through the process getting the visa meant being with our loved ones. It meant everything.

To a lawyer its just another job. If they get an RFE its a little more billable time.

Just follow the forms and the guides on here and it really isn't too complicated. The form is designed to be filled in by normal people, it really isn't that frightening when you get into it... and if there is a question you aren't sure on there is plenty of experience on these forums (much more than most lawyer would have).

Absolutely, and the guides and example forms here on VJ helps a lot too!





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louisei   5

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Depends on your case.

My fiancee and I decided to get a lawyer to help us out to make us feel more secure in our case .

Our peace of mind was WAY worth the money!

04/15/16 ... I-129f mailed :goofy:

04/20/16...NOA1 notice date :dancing:

04/25/16... NOA1 email received from attorney :goofy:
06/24/16...NOA2 approval :luv:
07/20/16...Called up NVC and case number assigned. Booked medical for start of August.

08/02/16...MEDICAL COMPLETE.

Interview scheduled for the last week of August :clock:

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