JUNE 2020 I-129F K-1 FILERS

[XenophiliusPNW 32]

1 minute ago, Penguinlalala said:

I have a question, is K-1 included with the current proclamation?

Which proclamation? The Executive Orders from April and June do not apply to K-1 visas. The proclamation supposedly coming later this week? Well, no one knows what is really in it until it is signed and published. 

[Penguinlalala 6]

7 minutes ago, XenophiliusPNW said:

Which proclamation? The Executive Orders from April and June do not apply to K-1 visas. The proclamation supposedly coming later this week? Well, no one knows what is really in it until it is signed and published. 

The one from last April and June. I didn’t know there’s another proclamation but I do hope K-1 visas are not included.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Penguinlalala said:

I have a question, is K-1 included with the current proclamation?

No.

[dadadada 14]

I'm a little late but just wanted to say to everyone:

 

We made it to July! On Wednesday my fianceé and I will hit the one month date.

[XenophiliusPNW 32]

I know it's early and theres still lots of uncertainty about USCIS furloughs, future executive orders, etc, but I'm reviewing the requirements for all the future things we need to submit. My lord, the I-944 looks dreadful. I really wish K-1s and IR/CR1s were exempted from it, considering the I-864 should already guarantee against public charge issues. It feels like a major invasion of privacy for brand new immigrants. The chin is still up, looking forward to a future together, but it feels daunting and likely expensive to get things translated from the original language, prove language skills, etc. I'm less concerned about the credit score than proving all the other things. Hope all y'all are looking ahead, too, so we can be successful on first submission of all the next steps without RFEs. 

 

Stay well, y'all! Our loved ones will be with us (someday) soon! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, XenophiliusPNW said:

I know it's early and theres still lots of uncertainty about USCIS furloughs, future executive orders, etc, but I'm reviewing the requirements for all the future things we need to submit. My lord, the I-944 looks dreadful. I really wish K-1s and IR/CR1s were exempted from it, considering the I-864 should already guarantee against public charge issues. It feels like a major invasion of privacy for brand new immigrants. The chin is still up, looking forward to a future together, but it feels daunting and likely expensive to get things translated from the original language, prove language skills, etc. I'm less concerned about the credit score than proving all the other things. Hope all y'all are looking ahead, too, so we can be successful on first submission of all the next steps without RFEs. 

 

Stay well, y'all! Our loved ones will be with us (someday) soon! 

The I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency is such a new form. Many times, we see the form go through many machinations over time. I can remember at the time we were going to have our interview there were three forms to submit then they consolidated them into the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application but having only one page. Now there are 4-5 pages for the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. This doesn't give you much relief as the I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency is very invasive but what part of this process is not. Remember this "the man who has the gold makes the rules". Good luck and stay engaged.  

[OliaNaumchuk 20]

43 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Remember this "the man who has the gold makes the rules".

Could you please explain that saying you always mention? what does it mean in this context

Edited July 14, 2020 by OliaNaumchuk

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 minutes ago, OliaNaumchuk said:

Could you please explain that saying you always mention? what does it mean in this context

It means for whatever process you have a desire to be approved for, whether it's a credit card, a car loan, a driver's license, or a visa. 

The rules that are in placed are the rules. Trying to circumvent those rules by using what you think you should do to attain whatever it is you are trying to attain will not get you the approval. You must adhere to their policies or instructions.

 

So, the man who has the gold (gold = the power to approve) makes the rules (the rules or requirement to get whatever it is you want from them i.e. a visa). That is what is meant by the statement. Since you don't have the gold you can't make the rules to which you will abide by. If the instructions, ask for "red" and you submit "black" because you think it just as good as "red" but "the man" has his/her requirements for a reason hence their requirement for "red". Their reason you may not fully understand (this is where education about the requirements comes in handy) but to get what it is you are after you must follow their requirements. 

 

I hope this has given you a better understanding of the phase "the man with the gold makes the rules". Good luck and stay engaged. 

[OliaNaumchuk 20]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

It means for whatever process you have a desire to be approved for, whether it's a credit card, a car loan, a driver's license, or a visa. 

The rules that are in placed are the rules. Trying to circumvent those rules by using what you think you should do to attain whatever it is you are trying to attain will not get you the approval. You must adhere to their policies or instructions.

 

So, the man who has the gold (gold = the power to approve) makes the rules (the rules or requirement to get whatever it is you want from them i.e. a visa). That is what is meant by the statement. Since you don't have the gold you can't make the rules to which you will abide by. If the instructions, ask for "red" and you submit "black" because you think it just as good as "red" but "the man" has his/her requirements for a reason hence their requirement for "red". Their reason you may not fully understand (this is where education about the requirements comes in handy) but to get what it is you are after you must follow their requirements. 

 

I hope this has given you a better understanding of the phase "the man with the gold makes the rules". Good luck and stay engaged. 

Thank you!

[HRQX 4,145]

On 7/13/2020 at 6:03 PM, XenophiliusPNW said:

I really wish K-1s and IR/CR1s were exempted from it

I-944 is a USCIS form for Adjustment of Status. DS-5540 is a DOS form that may be requested at the Immigrant Visa interview; seems like some K-1 P3s also mention DS-5540:

Immigrant Visa (IR-1, CR-1, F2A, etc.) individuals don't need I-944 since they don't do Adjustment of Status in the US.

 

Both DS-5540 and I-944 have similar section headings:

• Information About You
• Health Insurance
• Your Household Size
• Your Assets, Resources, and Financial Status
• Your Education and Skills

A practical difference is that DS-5540 doesn't ask for US credit report or score from visa applicant. Overall, I-944 and DS-5540 are tools for INA 212(a)(4)(B)(i) purposes: "In determining whether an alien is inadmissible under this paragraph, the consular officer or the Attorney General shall at a minimum consider the alien's- (I) age; (II) health; (III) family status; (IV) assets, resources, and financial status; and (V) education and skills."

[moes998 2]

Hello everyone.

Totally late to the game, but I'm a June filer as well!

NOA received June 10th. Glad to be in here with ya'll.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, moes998 said:

Hello everyone.

Totally late to the game, but I'm a June filer as well!

NOA received June 10th. Glad to be in here with ya'll.

Welcome to the club. Be sure to tip the wait and bar staff. Go to the first page of this thread and download the PDF file in the first post. It has tips, tricks, and hacks to help you along the way and will answer most of your questions, this way you aren't repeating the same question that others ask at this stage. Good luck and stay engaged.  

[Adventine 3,196]

June 2020 filers here. Fingers crossed!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, Adventine said:

June 2020 filers here. Fingers crossed!

Glad to have you here. 

 

Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of the conversation. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will better prepare you for your interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

[Camille Gaudier 19]

what is an NOA1? It's been 3months of waiting for me.. but I havent received anything.