K-1 Visa Steps

[luvinmb 0]

I want to make sure I have this correct, I hear alot about 3rd packets and stuff and I am not sure what they are referring to....So here goes:

1. I-129F sent in

2. NOA 1

3. NOA 2

4. Paperwork sent to my fiance in Mexico from the Consulate

5. Some paperwork will be sent back to the Consulate, some will be taken in person to the interview.

I know there will be emails from NVC and TSC, but are these the basic steps?

Also, when we go to the interview, is that when he will actually fill out the DS-156 (application for visa), the reason I ask is because when I downloaded the "fiance' packet" from the consulate website. It only had other forms and the DS-156K..... which is not the application, it is a supplement. I just wondered if they will actually make him fill out this DS-156 form then???

[happyimmigrant 0]

I want to make sure I have this correct, I hear alot about 3rd packets and stuff and I am not sure what they are referring to....So here goes:

1. I-129F sent in

2. NOA 1

3. NOA 2

4. Paperwork sent to my fiance in Mexico from the Consulate

5. Some paperwork will be sent back to the Consulate, some will be taken in person to the interview.

I know there will be emails from NVC and TSC, but are these the basic steps?

Also, when we go to the interview, is that when he will actually fill out the DS-156 (application for visa), the reason I ask is because when I downloaded the "fiance' packet" from the consulate website. It only had other forms and the DS-156K..... which is not the application, it is a supplement. I just wondered if they will actually make him fill out this DS-156 form then???

1. I-129F sent in

2. NOA1

3. NOA2

4. Paperwork sent via NVC to Consulate in Mexico

5. Consulate sends "packet 3" to your fiance. Contents differ between consulates, but usually includes:

• Checklist
  Instructions
  DS-230
  DS-156
  DS-156K
  I-134
  

6. Fiance sends completed checklist and DS-230 back to consulate.

7. Consulate receives documents and sends "packet 4" to your fiance. This packet includes the interview date and further instructions.

8. Your fiance goes to the consulate on his interview date and presents the DS-156, DS-156K, I-134, medical, police report, US$100 in cash, and evidence of ongoing relationship. Some consulates want you to sign the DS-156 and DS-156K after you get there, some want it signed before you get there.

9. Consulate issues your fiance his K-1 visa.

[kitkat1 5]

A few things to be aware of that are specific to the Consulate in Ciudad Juarez in Mexico:

1) No appointment is necessary for his interview. After he has all of the correct items from both of you, he can go to the consulate any day other than a Mexican or American holiday or the last Friday of the month between 8 and 10 am.

2) The medical exam needs to be completed before the interview. In Ciudad Juarez most people go the day before very early in the morning and pick up the results after 2:00 the same day. Also, vaccinations are not a requirement of the K1 Fiance Visa -- your fiance CAN have them done in CJ or wait and do them in US - I think it's at the point of the adjustment of status.

3) You can pay the $100 US fee in cash at the consulate or with cash or credit card at any Banamex in Mexico prior to the interview - just be sure to have the receipt.

4) Mexico does not require police reports

5) There have been a few horror stories on immigrate2us.com about the attitude of the people doing the interviews in CDJ. Make sure your fiance is prepared with all of the evidence of your relationship and doesn't allow the mean ladies there to tell him he doesn't have enough or require him to return another day!

Good luck and please post his interview experience!

1. I-129F sent in

2. NOA1

3. NOA2

4. Paperwork sent via NVC to Consulate in Mexico

5. Consulate sends "packet 3" to your fiance. Contents differ between consulates, but usually includes:

• Checklist
  Instructions
  DS-230
  DS-156
  DS-156K
  I-134
  

6. Fiance sends completed checklist and DS-230 back to consulate.

7. Consulate receives documents and sends "packet 4" to your fiance. This packet includes the interview date and further instructions.

8. Your fiance goes to the consulate on his interview date and presents the DS-156, DS-156K, I-134, medical, police report, US$100 in cash, and evidence of ongoing relationship. Some consulates want you to sign the DS-156 and DS-156K after you get there, some want it signed before you get there.

9. Consulate issues your fiance his K-1 visa.

[Rocio 0]

the horror stories about interviews at juarez mine is one, all she wanted was i hesitated, i kept firm, and answered straight and i got the visa.....

no worries just be honest