Complete K-1 Guide Seems Incomplete

[B, J 13]

Hello! I'm trying to understand the exact order of steps for getting a K-1 visa. Right now I'm waiting for the I-129F to be approved. VisaJourney has a "step-by-step" guide but it doesn't seem to be complete. It does have a lot of helpful information on how to file the I-129F. But after that, I'm not seeing instructions step-by-step.

 

On the VJ step-by-step guide, there is no mention of when to file DS-160. This worries me because it doesn't seem step-by-step if it's missing an important piece like that. Is there a place where I can actually see the full steps?

 

Is it possible the embassy will tell the beneficiary to file the DS-160? What other forms do I (the petitioner) need to file? I just feel like I'm missing things or will miss certain forms...

 

Thank you.

[Villanelle 4,122]

 

[NoMansLand2020 298]

3 minutes ago, Brandon & Josue said:

Hello! I'm trying to understand the exact order of steps for getting a K-1 visa. Right now I'm waiting for the I-129F to be approved. VisaJourney has a "step-by-step" guide but it doesn't seem to be complete. It does have a lot of helpful information on how to file the I-129F. But after that, I'm not seeing instructions step-by-step.

 

On the VJ step-by-step guide, there is no mention of when to file DS-160. This worries me because it doesn't seem step-by-step if it's missing an important piece like that. Is there a place where I can actually see the full steps?

 

Is it possible the embassy will tell the beneficiary to file the DS-160? What other forms do I (the petitioner) need to file? I just feel like I'm missing things or will miss certain forms...

 

Thank you.

A lot of the steps after K1 approval are country specific. Some countries have requirements others don't. There should be a subgroup for the country of the beneficiary 

[B, J 13]

@Villanelle I appreciate your response. Yes, I have seen the flowchart and it does help slightly. However, many things are unclear.

 

It says, "8. Forms and Checklist sent to foreign Beneficiary." Does that mean the Department of State will tell the beneficiary to file the DS-160 at that time? Or is that something we should do without them telling us?

 

@Solaris81 Thanks, I didn't know that. Do you mean a lot of steps after I-129F approval?

[NoMansLand2020 298]

Just now, Brandon & Josue said:

@Villanelle

 

@Solaris81 Thanks, I didn't know that. Do you mean a lot of steps after I-129F approval?

Some steps after I-129F are different. My fiancée is in the Philippines and I know she has to go to a seminar called CFO as well as doing the medical and interview.

 

Some countries allow you to pay for the visa fee, medical and interviews online. Others don't. 

[Villanelle 4,122]

26 minutes ago, Brandon & Josue said:

@Villanelle I appreciate your response. Yes, I have seen the flowchart and it does help slightly. However, many things are unclear.

 

It says, "8. Forms and Checklist sent to foreign Beneficiary." Does that mean the Department of State will tell the beneficiary to file the DS-160 at that time? Or is that something we should do without them telling us?

 

@Solaris81 Thanks, I didn't know that. Do you mean a lot of steps after I-129F approval?

At step 8 the beneficiary will receive a package from the Embassy explaining everything they need to do like the medical and the DS and how they can set up their appointment. As Solaris said some countries have specific additional requirements- it will all be in their package of instructions. 

[VISBIS 18]

Everything’s that needed to be filled out, completed and brought will be mentioned with the packet or email your fiancé will receive from the embassy. There’s more time for that and in the meantime you probably could get a head start by reviewing necessary documents for the i134 and on obtaining vaccinations and police reports.

It’s probably best to wait to actually do these tasks until after the NVC forwards your case to the embassy, once it’s approved.