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I am finding the information provided incredibly unclear as I navigate preparing to submit a K-1 visa to have my fiancé from Brazil come the the U.S. I would appreciate any help. I have some general questions. 
1. What all do I need to submit with the I-29f? With her being divorced, as well as myself, do these documents need to be submitted with the initial I-29f? 
2. If so, am I able to translate the documents myself from Portuguese to English? 
I have many more questions, but I’ll just start here. Thank you so much for any help! 

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TBoneTX   45,155

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Welcome to the forum!  Your thread is being moved to the K-1 Process forum, where similar topics are discussed.

 

See the Guides (link atop any VJ page) for step-by-step instructions, and become an "A" student of the entire immigration process.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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WeekendPizzaiolo   47

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1 hour ago, Jln2792 said:

I am finding the information provided incredibly unclear as I navigate preparing to submit a K-1 visa to have my fiancé from Brazil come the the U.S. I would appreciate any help. I have some general questions. 
1. What all do I need to submit with the I-29f? With her being divorced, as well as myself, do these documents need to be submitted with the initial I-29f? 
2. If so, am I able to translate the documents myself from Portuguese to English? 
I have many more questions, but I’ll just start here. Thank you so much for any help! 

I did the K-1 and wish I did the CR-1. It is double the work and your fiancé has an indefinite period when they can neither work nor (easily) drive upon entry until they receive their EAD card. They also cannot leave the US until they receive an AP card. There are much better alternatives that allow you to work, get a license, and open accounts upon arrival: CR-1 (conditional green card on arrival valid for 2 years, married < 2 years) or IR-1 (10 year green card on arrival, married >= 2 years).

 

1. I think you mean an I-129F. The immigration guides are here https://www.visajourney.com/guides/. It includes a checklist of documents you will need to submit with your I-129F. Yes, you will need to include divorce certificates for you and your fiancé.

 

See #9 in the K-1 guide here:

2. Only if you can certify that you are fluent in both languages. 

 

 

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5 hours ago, Jln2792 said:

Though if I did the CR-1, it looks as though I’d need to get married in Brazil first?

 

You may get married in Brazil or in any country that would allow you two to get legally married.  Another option is the Utah Zoom wedding.  It is valid for US immigration, but you must meet in person during or after the Zoom wedding ceremony before filing the I-130 petition to start the CR1 spouse visa process.

 

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,155

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A hijack post has been split from this thread and moved to the Philippines forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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