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14 hours ago, Loveforyou43 said:

good point I agree you do make sense k1 is about proving a relationship exist not  something happening in the future 

You can’t prove a relationship. That would require someone to be able to read your mind and know if your feelings are genuine. 
 

You can (but don’t have to at this stage) provide evidence that supports your claim that the relationship is genuine. 
 

Wedding plans and details are not required. USCIS is not interested in the venue, menus, dancing, etc. Keep the petition simple and provide what is asked for, not what you think they should see. 

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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1 minute ago, JFH said:

You can’t prove a relationship. That would require someone to be able to read your mind and know if your feelings are genuine. 
 

You can (but don’t have to at this stage) provide evidence that supports your claim that the relationship is genuine. 
 

Wedding plans and details are not required. USCIS is not interested in the venue, menus, dancing, etc. Keep the petition simple and provide what is asked for, not what you think they should see. 

Good thank you 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ukraine
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Posted (edited)
8 hours ago, NandV said:

 I've seen many people getting RFEs that are requesting to include intent to marry letters or wedding plan information 

Intent to marry letters are a core requirement of the I-129F.  Wedding plans are not.  No one is required to provide wedding plan evidence.  At the interview, the CO may ask the fiance about wedding plans as one of the ways to determine if the relationship is real, but I have not read where anyone needed to provide evidence.  

 

@Loveforyou43 before booking anything, read carefully any contracts you sign.  Many places tell you verbally that bookings can be changed or cancelled, but there are certain portions of the deposit that will be stated as nonrefundable.  Make sure the contract states 100% refundable and there are no hidden fees.  Also, get a receipt for the deposit.

 

 

Edited by SteveInBostonI130
Posted
Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Intent to marry letters are a core requirement of the I-229F.  Wedding plans are not.  No one is required to provide wedding plan evidence.  At the interview, the CO may ask the fiance about wedding plans as one of the ways to determine if the relationship is real, but I have not read where anyone needed to provide evidence.  

 

@Loveforyou43 before booking anything, read carefully any contracts you sign.  Many places tell you verbally that bookings can be changed or cancelled, but there are certain portions of the deposit that will be stated as nonrefundable.  Make sure the contract states 100% refundable and there are no hidden fees.  Also, get a receipt for the deposit.

 

 

I definitely will 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Thailand
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Posted
18 hours ago, Mike E said:

Sometimes at the K-1 interview the beneficiary is asked about wedding plans. So it doesn't hurt to book a venue with a full refund, and can help.

 

This said, with covid raging, it is getting harder to get a marriage certificate when a K-1 couple needs it. So think of your venue as the just the reception and assume that you will be doing the quick marriage officiation in Vegas. Fly in, get married, get a dozen or so certs, fly out. 

 

Or you might be getting officially married after your reception. It all depends.

Exactly my suggestion. Message me, and I can make this happen for you. Free of charge!! I would only get 2-3 certs though.... LOL

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Posted (edited)
11 minutes ago, Lady A said:

I’m certainly no expert but I do think you can expect a wait. If you haven’t already filed the I-129 and been approved you are really at the beginning stage. USCIS is taking a while to process and so are consulates. For example, we filed in December 2019 and am yet to interview due to COVID. I’ll let others chime in but have you considered the CR-1/IR-1? My home consulate is processing those and only now beginning to start K1 processing. It’s something to think about. But if you’re saying they don’t have many K1 visas then maybe stick with that route. Prepare your mind to wait while hoping for the best. I’ve cried so much through this process and am

finally starting to learn how to live with the frustration and try to be patient 

Sorry to hear where are you from  and your fiancé 

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Posted (edited)
3 minutes ago, Lady A said:

I’ve noticed a lot of people who work in immigration are apathetic. They are overworked and don’t seem to care. Hopefully things get moving. Good luck to you. I wish you the best! 

Do anybody here who went through the k1 visa process help with choosing right pictures of If I share a album with pics with them 

Edited by Loveforyou43
Posted
On 3/19/2021 at 8:15 AM, Siggy said:

You should add some of pictures when you were friends ( dont forget to mention the date and occasion) when you see the pictures you will feel what needs to be added. 

I thought about doing the friends thing until now proposal but if it might be like 30 pics 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Posted

***Hijack post and replies to said post removed; if you have a question about your own case, you need to start your own thread.***

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Posted

Everybody will suggest as per their experience,  it's all depend on individual consulate, USICS employee who will attend yours file. But whatever proof you will provide it will be sent to the consulate. And CO will check your proofs of relationship before your fiance will face them for the interview. I have two friends who have been asked to submit chat history, photos and intent to marry letter at consulate interview. Earlier I suggested to add some pictures when you were friends bcoz it will add proof to your true story. 

Posted
Just now, Siggy said:

Everybody will suggest as per their experience,  it's all depend on individual consulate, USICS employee who will attend yours file. But whatever proof you will provide it will be sent to the consulate. And CO will check your proofs of relationship before your fiance will face them for the interview. I have two friends who have been asked to submit chat history, photos and intent to marry letter at consulate interview. Earlier I suggested to add some pictures when you were friends bcoz it will add proof to your true story. 

In regards to  friends I have some pics  me and fiancé with friends we took at my first trip is having a drink in my hand bad to send, 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Posted

**One off topic post along with two replies to said post removed.**

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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