South African K1 Visa applicants

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Wouter Erwee said:

Hi Guys,

I hope everyone is well!!!

 

I am flying out to Seattle via Dubai and LA on Tuesday(17th) and we are planning to get married immediately.  Does anyone know of any good treads No1. regarding the LEGAL MARRIAGE IN US and No2. regarding the filling of the ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, EAD Card and AP???

 

Thanks in advance

Wouter

I am not sure I understand Question 1 but for number 2 there is a link here on VJ about filing for AOS... Good luck and Safe Journey @Wouter Erwee here is the link for AOS http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3ead

Edited April 12, 2018 by LuFlolady

[HOORAY7 165]

8 hours ago, Wouter Erwee said:

Hi Guys,

I hope everyone is well!!!

 

I am flying out to Seattle via Dubai and LA on Tuesday(17th) and we are planning to get married immediately.  Does anyone know of any good treads No1. regarding the LEGAL MARRIAGE IN US and No2. regarding the filling of the ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, EAD Card and AP???

 

Thanks in advance

Wouter

What are you asking for the legal marriage in the US?  Question?

Edited April 12, 2018 by HOORAY7
Have a safe flight!!! My fiance and boys are on their flight now and will be here tomorrow at noon!!! YAY

[HOORAY7 165]

Kerren and the boys are in the air now, going through Dubai from Joburg, 3 hr layover and then to Seattle!!  Will be here tomorrow, Friday, at noon!!  YAY!!  Thank you all for keeping me afloat in times and I will continue to check in on this to answer any questions and update you all along our journey and to hear about yours progressing.  This is just phase 1, next is green card and employment status.  Good luck to everyone, your time is coming and again I will still be on here, so if anyone has questions don't hesitate!  Talk to you all soon!

 

Julie

[LuFlolady 881]

7 hours ago, HOORAY7 said:

Kerren and the boys are in the air now, going through Dubai from Joburg, 3 hr layover and then to Seattle!!  Will be here tomorrow, Friday, at noon!!  YAY!!  Thank you all for keeping me afloat in times and I will continue to check in on this to answer any questions and update you all along our journey and to hear about yours progressing.  This is just phase 1, next is green card and employment status.  Good luck to everyone, your time is coming and again I will still be on here, so if anyone has questions don't hesitate!  Talk to you all soon!

 

Julie

Wow! so happy for you! congrats safe journey to them! glad the boys visa arrived in time Good luck the rest of the way

[Vintage girl 146]

15 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

I am not sure I understand Question 1 but for number 2 there is a link here on VJ about filing for AOS... Good luck and Safe Journey @Wouter Erwee here is the link for AOS http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3ead

@Wouter Erwee I believe you can find the adjustment information on this website.

https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/visas-fiancees-us-citizens

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

 

https://www.usmarriagelaws.com/marriage-license/application/fees-cost.shtml

 

They explain the process and times etc after K1 approval.

Edited April 13, 2018 by Vintage girl

[Wouter Erwee 11]

14 hours ago, HOORAY7 said:

What are you asking for the legal marriage in the US?  Question?

I read a long time ago that you require something called "Letter of no Impediment" if you are a foreigner getting married is the US.  Just looking for info and if there are any things that we might have missed along the way.

Thanks

[Vintage girl 146]

2 hours ago, Wouter Erwee said:

I read a long time ago that you require something called "Letter of no Impediment" if you are a foreigner getting married is the US.  Just looking for info and if there are any things that we might have missed along the way.

Thanks

I contacted my INS Lawyer in Florida it seems like it won't hurt to get the letter at Home affairs. His words : My understanding of a Letter of No Impediment applies to foreign nationals who wishes to marry IN South Africa.

Basically, let's say you, as an American, wanted to marry in South Africa, then the aforementioned letter would be relevant. But Since your intention is to get married U.S., this letter is not relevant. 

 

Having said that, if there is another piece of government issued document that South African Citizens are issued to show that they are not married or never been married (again, this is IF such document exists) then let's get it for the person of the interview. Such documents are not needed in the U.S.

[LuFlolady 881]

3 hours ago, Wouter Erwee said:

I read a long time ago that you require something called "Letter of no Impediment" if you are a foreigner getting married is the US.  Just looking for info and if there are any things that we might have missed along the way.

Thanks

I wouldnt  stress myself about that letter (never heard of such thing)... Get married and enjoy then file for AOS

[kemm360 144]

Well Got out Noa1 in June 23 2017, our Noa2 came April 19 2018... Yes it took 10 months, a K1 visa. So NVC is the next for us. 

[Wouter Erwee 11]

Hi Guys,

 

I trust everyone is well.  I have been in the US for a few days now and just did our legal wedding for paperwork yesterday. Whooooo!!!  I am sitting in a Starbucks in Seattle trying to figure out all the paperwork for our next step, AOS, EAD & AP.   I just wanted to say to everyone that this is an long and difficult process, but have faith.  It will work out!!!

Good luck to all the saffas out there!!!

Wouter

[LuFlolady 881]

7 minutes ago, Wouter Erwee said:

Hi Guys,

 

I trust everyone is well.  I have been in the US for a few days now and just did our legal wedding for paperwork yesterday. Whooooo!!!  I am sitting in a Starbucks in Seattle trying to figure out all the paperwork for our next step, AOS, EAD & AP.   I just wanted to say to everyone that this is an long and difficult process, but have faith.  It will work out!!!

Good luck to all the saffas out there!!!

Wouter

Glad you are here and moving right along! and thanks for sending encouraging words our way it is much needed along this journey! good luck with the AOS process and congrats in advance on the pending wedding!

[MonaSA 3]

11 hours ago, kemm360 said:

Well Got out Noa1 in June 23 2017, our Noa2 came April 19 2018... Yes it took 10 months, a K1 visa. So NVC is the next for us. 

Congratulations.pls let us know Ur experience with the embassy. Good luck

[LuFlolady 881]

20 hours ago, kemm360 said:

Well Got out Noa1 in June 23 2017, our Noa2 came April 19 2018... Yes it took 10 months, a K1 visa. So NVC is the next for us. 

congrats! Keep us posted on the rest of your Journey and hopefully this next part wont take so long

[desireelb14 4]

On 2018/02/22 at 11:41 PM, HOORAY7 said:

Hi everyone in South Africa!  My fiancé and I are almost done in our process, she lives in South Africa and I live in the Seattle Washington area.  It took us 5 months to get our NOA2, so be prepared for a wait and don't lose the faith!!  Go on this and search for your month and K1 visa and you will probably pop into a forum, we had one for us in the May 2017 forum.  Help me out a lot to know we were not alone.  We have a lawyer, so I wasn't too concerned about the process, but the waiting is to die for!

Best thing for you all to do is get your police certificates BUT they cannot be older than 6 months.  If you were 16 and older and lived in another country besides S.A., then you will need a police certificate from there as well, so be prepared. 

Start gathering documents, originals of birth certificates, divorce decree's, pictures and other evidence of your relationship that was not included in your original package (since it will take some time, they still want to see you are still an active couple).  Any passport photo's cannot be older than 6 months old. 

When you get your NOA2, give it about 10 days before you call NVC and asking status of your case.  You can always call USCIS for your status, but they are not the friendliest and I wouldn't even but them until at least 90 days minimum, I highly doubt they have caught up with the backlog, especially with all the immigration and DACA stuff going on.  The NVC is much friendlier, when you get there and will help you with no problem with any update you are asking.  But normally when you get your NOA2, like I said give it at least 10 days before you call them.  They didn't get our package for at least 14 days.

After you get your NOA2 and your package goes to NVC, it goes pretty quick, so use this time wisely to gather all your documents.  The petitioner needs to provide pay stubs (3 months), I-134 Aff. of Support, Employment verification letter, VA eligibility letter, if applicable, to show as part of income and last 3 years of tax records.

Then once NVC processes your package, a medical appointment can be made, you only have 2 options, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town.  My fiancé went to Joburg.   It's a 2 day process, but spread between 3 days.  You go one day for bloodwork and xrays and the next for shots and discussion with the dr., so plan on that.

Your finance, not the petitioner, will need to fill out the Visa app online, DS-160 and pay the fee.

Make sure you set up your online account correctly and schedule the interview, she finished her phyicals (her and her boys) in November, but we missed the interview's for Dec/Jan/Feb, due to holiday schedules.  They only do K1 visa interviews there at the consulate the last 2 weeks of the month and only on Tues and Thursdays.  So our interview is 20 March, we scheduled it 26 Dec, because they kept telling her there were no appointments, then we call and it jumped 3 months!  So plan wisely.

Hope this helps some.  Any questions let me know, i'll try to help.

 

Good luck to you all!!

Hey thanks  for such great info. We just received the NOA2 and the more Info I read regarding the next steps the mote confused I am. I understand I should wait +-14 days and the. Call NVC. After that do I book the medical with the case number ? How do we find the address for the JhB doctor? I have my police Clearance which will be valid for another 5 months and I've applied for the unabridged birth certificate in January! We will work on the support form soon. 

[kemm360 144]

15 hours ago, desireelb14 said:

Hey thanks  for such great info. We just received the NOA2 and the more Info I read regarding the next steps the mote confused I am. I understand I should wait +-14 days and the. Call NVC. After that do I book the medical with the case number ? How do we find the address for the JhB doctor? I have my police Clearance which will be valid for another 5 months and I've applied for the unabridged birth certificate in January! We will work on the support form soon. 

Yes that’s it. I’m also in South Africa and just got my Noa2 on 19th April. NVC don’t have a case number for me yet though. The doctor is Dr Hoosen. He’s located in Sandton City Mall just opposite the US Embassy in Sandton. Hope that helps. Goodluck to us... 😊