A Complete guide of what to do for a K1 visa

[Zzyzx 106]

6 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

That makes sense.  It really isn't streamlining if it takes a few months for the SS card.  I was hoping it would be as quick without a need to visit the SSA office.

I hear you loud and clear.  I'm lucky in the sense there are 3 SSA offices in the Las Vegas area to choose from.  There is 1 in particular in the downtown area that would be best to avoid like the plague.  The other 2 aren't bad and are in nice areas, which means less people complaining about their SSI benefits.  This means happier employees.   

Edited October 28, 2017 by Zzyzx

[John & Rose 7,239]

Just now, Zzyzx said:

I hear you loud and clear.  I'm lucky in the sense there are 3 SSA offices in the Seattle area to choose from.  There is 1 in particular in the downtown area that would be best to avoid like the plague.  The other 2 aren't bad and are in nice areas, which means less people complaining about their SSI benefits.  This means happier employees.   

Happy employees are good to deal with. I will do some research in Chicago. I’m guessing it will be an interesting experience for Tose and the kids!!!  Lol

[Hank_ 9,174]

On 10/20/2017 at 11:40 PM, John & Rose said:

So the SS card will come sooner like the old process?  They just share the info to make it easier on us?

 

Not sure it will come sooner, sort of depends on when you file AOS and how quickly USCIS shares info with SSA ... yada, yada.        

[dvensel1 5]

On 10/17/2017 at 10:03 PM, Hank_ said:

Variety of errors and outdated info.    Some has been caught by John.    I won't take the time to go through the list ... for others do be aware of current requirements and documents.

Thank you so much.  I was made aware of this after the post. I had thought I was up on all of it.  Silly me.  That's why I posted it.  I was hoping people would come forward to enlighten me/us all.  Thanks!!

Doug

[dvensel1 5]

On 10/17/2017 at 9:07 PM, douie said:

i was just told form DS-160 in now required to be submitted electronically for the online booking for interview.   ???

 

On 10/17/2017 at 8:47 PM, John & Rose said:

This is really an awesome guide. I was looking for a place that had all the costs right upfront and easy to read. I just know that the form was discontinued and my future asawa took the GCP class earlier this month so I knew it was 400 pesos. 

 

Thank you you for the guide. I was thinking about doing this once I got through the journey. I know the costs have gone up for Medical starting Oct 1. Are your prices the new or the old  ones?  

 

Again, thank you so much for this. 

Yes.  The fees were current the very day I posted this.  Nothing is set in stone and this was meant only as a guilde line so people would have some idea of the outlay of meny they might be looking at.  My intent was to enlighten people as to the overall process so they'd have few surprises.  My information in some places might have been outdated but the process overall is the same as far as the flows go.  It's the little things that kep creeping in that used to upset us when I did it, so this is why I tried to let others know about them.

[Balamban 113]

On 10/17/2017 at 10:05 PM, Chris Duffy said:

I wouldn't get married very quickly  Spend about 60 days together and then move toward getting married.  I have seen more than one person go back to Philippines during the 90 day period.  It so much easier sending a person home vs having to divorce and sending them home for both parties.

 

Then you always the handful of people who get married and take years to submit AOS paperwork, so they can get an extended trail.

I heartily agree and have seen that, for various reasons too.  Even 30 day's is better than right away.   What do you mean: "so they can get an extended trail?"

[Balamban 113]

Thank you for the guide.  Our NOA2 will likely arrive early January, so it's time to read as you say: "till my eyes hurt." 

 

A quick newbie question: She goes from Cebu to Manila for the medical and then things get foggy for me: How soon after the medical does the interview occur?  I know that in some embassies the interview can be the very next day; apparently this is not so in Manila, so that obligates a second trip to Manila, is that correct?  How soon after the medical (assuming no TB+) will the interview be?  Maybe I have not read till my eyes have hurt enough...?

 

Thanks for the financial info, I'd rather know ahead and be prepared.  Three grand may seem like a lot to many but considering fees in the USA, it's really not very expensive for all that gets done.  Gosh, the medical alone in America would cost thousands!  I just did an annual physical, got a pneumonia vac and a few lab tests: ~$700, and that was less than one hour. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

35 minutes ago, Balamban said:

I heartily agree and have seen that, for various reasons too.  Even 30 day's is better than right away.   What do you mean: "so they can get an extended trail?"

I think he meant trial,  by not filing AOS that delays getting the green card.    (sort of a cold approach for starting a marriage ..   )