Where do we start

[AllieG 0]

I am in England and met someone online. I went over to meet him and his family in February and he has just gone home after coming over to meet my family. We are talking of getting engaged in September when I am going over to see him again. I hope people know the answers to some questions because I don't know where to start.

Should we start the immigration process when I am in America (I am going over on the visa waver programme) or should we wait till I get back.

Does the two year rule mean we have to wait two years to apply or can we apply after one year.

He wants to get an expedited visa What does that mean also how does he go about getting one.

Does he have to apply for the visa or can I do it.

How many pictures are needed of the two of us.

What sort of other things do they need to see that isn't stated on the forms.

I hope someone can help because we have no idea where to start.

[mRx 16]

Hello AllieG

here is a great place to start. Welcome to VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides

[pushbrk 12,898]

Hello AllieG

here is a great place to start. Welcome to VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides

Yep, study the guides and you'll be ready to come back and ask pertinent questions.

[Sinergy 3]

1. Should we start the immigration process when I am in America (I am going over on the visa waver programme) or should we wait till I get back.

* you can start it when your there or when you get back, .....move on to next answer for cont:

2.Does the two year rule mean we have to wait two years to apply or can we apply after one year.

*It means you have had to of MET in person, face to face within the past 2 years. so anytime between 2005 and now if you have been together in person, then your fine.

3.He wants to get an expedited visa What does that mean also how does he go about getting one.

*unless hes in the military and being shipped out immediatly or he is dieing of something then its really really REALLY hard to get an expidite

4.Does he have to apply for the visa or can I do it.

* The US citizen applies for the visa

5.How many pictures are needed of the two of us.

*As many as you want or can provide. too many is never too much.

6.What sort of other things do they need to see that isn't stated on the forms.

* You can provide airline stubs, train tickets from the foriegn country, anything with proof that you were together at a period of time. Also it doesnt hurt to send phone records, chats, emails so on.

Good Luck

[cellarlily 0]

Read the guides, but remember that PRIMARY evidence of having met is of the utmost importance. Primary evidence includes:

- copies passport stamps to each other's countries

- copies of airline itineraries (with names and dates - especially year!)

- copies of boarding passes (with names and dates - especially year!)

These are definitely the most important information that you will send to them to prove that you have been to his town or that he has been to yours.

Less important is secondary evidence such as photos, though it is a good idea to send a few to show that you've been in the same place together. If you do send photos, don't send dozens because they don't need to see that many. Also make sure that you have the date printed on your photos (if your camera does not allow this, write the date and place on the back of the photo. Other smart VJers have bought a newspaper from that date and held it up in their photo to show the date.)

Even less important are e-mails, phone logs, chat logs. These are filler and unless you have very little primary evidence, they will not add to your case or make it be processed any faster. The more paperwork they have to go through, the longer it takes. Photos and other secondary evidence are more useful at your visa interview.

Good luck! Use the guide religiously because it will be your key to a speedier K1 process.

Edited May 15, 2007 by cellarlily

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

Definitely read the guides, they are easy to read and most helpful!

Welcome to VJ and good luck with your Visa Journey!

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Welcome to VJ!

I suggest you start by reading the guides, and the RFE list

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4725

Good luck!