I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[cob821 1]

Congratulations to everyone! Hoping that all the others get their NOA2 soon! 

 

I do have one concern regarding the I-134, I read somewhere that I need to submit a tax transcript for the past 3 years? The thing is, I spent 4-5 years in PH to study then came back last October 2015 and began working November 2015. How do I deal with this? 

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

 

35 minutes ago, cob821 said:

I do have one concern regarding the I-134, I read somewhere that I need to submit a tax transcript for the past 3 years? The thing is, I spent 4-5 years in PH to study then came back last October 2015 and began working November 2015. How do I deal with this? 

from what I read on the 134 instructions,providing tax returns is only if you are self employed. 12 months bank statements,and a letter from the bank showing when the account was opened and available balance. letter from your employer stating wages/compensation.  that should be all required unless self employed

[narakthisud 174]

11 hours ago, JimJesDuma said:

Invite us all to the wedding..haha

Sure, y'all can join us. Not sure if everyone can fit in the tiny courtroom. 

[doreenmattseattle 9]

Sorry been off the grid. I was with my lady last Thursday when she physically picked up her visa. We then went to book her flight and a good,thing as they said YOU can't travel one way on,this visa...which I would have bought it as and she would,have been in a,pickle on Feb 11th as she tried to,board. I paid,with,miles for the leg to Addis one way and then bought a r/t for $856 to Seattle. Anyone else heard of,this pitfall?Anyway had a great week there which was cool knowing while I was in,flight she had her interview. It was smooth. One unticked box,by the doctor that she had to return that day and have it sorted out. Pretty,much 4,months door,to,door from NOAA1

[javadown2 308]

46 minutes ago, doreenmattseattle said:

Sorry been off the grid. I was with my lady last Thursday when she physically picked up her visa. We then went to book her flight and a good,thing as they said YOU can't travel one way on,this visa...which I would have bought it as and she would,have been in a,pickle on Feb 11th as she tried to,board. I paid,with,miles for the leg to Addis one way and then bought a r/t for $856 to Seattle. Anyone else heard of,this pitfall?Anyway had a great week there which was cool knowing while I was in,flight she had her interview. It was smooth. One unticked box,by the doctor that she had to return that day and have it sorted out. Pretty,much 4,months door,to,door from NOAA1

I wonder if this is country specific? I almost bought round trips tickets for us from Seattle to Manila (you know just have her use the return portion)...but come to find out if the person doesn't leave the initial leg of the trip they cancel the rest of the ticket. I didn't ask about a one way ticket if it was valid for her, but It doesn't matter because I got roundtrip ticket since it was cheaper!

Anyways, I'm not sure of the answer and I guess since it's a non-immigrant visa they think it requires a round trip fare? I vaguely remember someone saying in a thread that they are suppose to honor 1 way tickets with the K-1 visa though.

[narakthisud 174]

1 hour ago, javadown2 said:

I wonder if this is country specific? I almost bought round trips tickets for us from Seattle to Manila (you know just have her use the return portion)...but come to find out if the person doesn't leave the initial leg of the trip they cancel the rest of the ticket. I didn't ask about a one way ticket if it was valid for her, but It doesn't matter because I got roundtrip ticket since it was cheaper!

Anyways, I'm not sure of the answer and I guess since it's a non-immigrant visa they think it requires a round trip fare? I vaguely remember someone saying in a thread that they are suppose to honor 1 way tickets with the K-1 visa though.

There are plenty of stories about this here on VJ. I've linked to one below:

 

[Jass 73]

3 hours ago, doreenmattseattle said:

Sorry been off the grid. I was with my lady last Thursday when she physically picked up her visa. We then went to book her flight and a good,thing as they said YOU can't travel one way on,this visa...which I would have bought it as and she would,have been in a,pickle on Feb 11th as she tried to,board. I paid,with,miles for the leg to Addis one way and then bought a r/t for $856 to Seattle. Anyone else heard of,this pitfall?Anyway had a great week there which was cool knowing while I was in,flight she had her interview. It was smooth. One unticked box,by the doctor that she had to return that day and have it sorted out. Pretty,much 4,months door,to,door from NOAA1

What?!!! A round trip ticket?!! 

[narakthisud 174]

Just now, Jass said:

What?!!! A round trip ticket?!! 

Some airline employees wrongfully deny boarding to people on K1 visas with one-way tickets because the visa itself is technically a nonimmigrant visa with immigrant intent.

[doreenmattseattle 9]

10 minutes ago, Jass said:

What?!!! A round trip ticket?!! 

It kinda made sense because what if you don't marry... then it logically needs to be r/t. The difference was $100 but once she is here we hope to cancel the return and,maybe recover $50. At this stage I didn't care as you cam imagine. I wanted to book the flight and have a committed,flight for her. 

[jstryker 41]

28 minutes ago, doreenmattseattle said:

It kinda made sense because what if you don't marry... then it logically needs to be r/t. The difference was $100 but once she is here we hope to cancel the return and,maybe recover $50. At this stage I didn't care as you cam imagine. I wanted to book the flight and have a committed,flight for her. 

What airline did this monkey business?

 

 

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

I am speaking to my fiance now,she just got back from her interview. she passed!     CEAC now shows administrative processing.  We are both happy as can be that this part is over

[narakthisud 174]

12 minutes ago, Cleofe+Daniel said:

I am speaking to my fiance now,she just got back from her interview. she passed!     CEAC now shows administrative processing.  We are both happy as can be that this part is over

Congratulations!!!!!! My fiancee had her interview on Monday and passed as well. I know you're both very excited but don't rush to book any travel plans just yet.

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

9 minutes ago, narakthisud said:

Congratulations!!!!!! My fiancee had her interview on Monday and passed as well. I know you're both very excited but don't rush to book any travel plans just yet.

Thanks Nara,congrats to you too :-) I am waiting to make travel plans until I see that it has actually been issued. been ticket shopping for weeks,prices are all over the place.

 

[cob821 1]

Hi All,

 

I have another question. Say we get our NVC case number by first week of February, do we have to set the medical appointment and interview right away? We were planning on scheduling both medical and interview by March or April since my fiancee will be the one covering the fees and she's still saving up for it. I also plan on going to the Philippines by July, and go back to Washington with her by end of July or first week of August. 

[JSWH 262]

43 minutes ago, cob821 said:

Hi All,

 

I have another question. Say we get our NVC case number by first week of February, do we have to set the medical appointment and interview right away? We were planning on scheduling both medical and interview by March or April since my fiancee will be the one covering the fees and she's still saving up for it. I also plan on going to the Philippines by July, and go back to Washington with her by end of July or first week of August. 

 

Hi cob821,

 

You don't have to schedule the medical and interview right away. Just keep in mind that your approved petition is valid for 4 months. Your approval date is 01/19/2017, therefore the interview must take place before 05/18/2017. If you for any reason are not able to set up the interview within that time frame, you must contact the US Embassy and ask them to extend the period of the petition for another 4 months. Once visa is issued, it's valid for 6 months since the day of issuance.