A few K1 questions (Merged threads)

[Mixel96 8]

Hey, quick question. I couldn’t really find any info on this.

 

We file the package per mail and want to pay the fee with a personal check. Is it possible that the father of my fiancé completes the check? Or does it have to be my fiancé whose information is on the check?

 

thank you so much.

 

 

[powerpuff 6,697]

It can be anyone. They just want the money 

Edited February 25 by powerpuff

[OldUser 6,633]

At this point it doesn't matter. But it's just the beginning of the fiance route. It's the more expensive route compared to spousal visa. Are you sure you can handle it financially?

[Mixel96 8]

18 hours ago, OldUser said:

At this point it doesn't matter. But it's just the beginning of the fiance route. It's the more expensive route compared to spousal visa. Are you sure you can handle it financially?

What is it that is so much more financially ? 
 

[Mixel96 8]

22 hours ago, powerpuff said:

It can be anyone. They just want the money 

Thank you. 
 

do you know if it is fine to submit two passport photos for the same person? My fiancé has a sheet with two photos next to each other. 

[powerpuff 6,697]

28 minutes ago, Mixel96 said:

Thank you. 
 

do you know if it is fine to submit two passport photos for the same person? My fiancé has a sheet with two photos next to each other. 

You should submit exactly what they’re asking for which is one photo for petitioner and one for beneficiary 

[Mixel96 8]

2 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

You should submit exactly what they’re asking for which is one photo for petitioner and one for beneficiary 

Makes total sense. We just got two photos next to each other from the place where she took her photo and were wondering 

[powerpuff 6,697]

3 minutes ago, Mixel96 said:

Makes total sense. We just got two photos next to each other from the place where she took her photo and were wondering 

You can just cut it, that’s what we did 

[OldUser 6,633]

46 minutes ago, Mixel96 said:

What is it that is so much more financially ? 
 

Starting April, you'd have to pay $3005 of adjusment of status fees when she enters the US on K-1 visa and you marry. That's in addition to whatever fees you're filing now for I-129F and embassy.

 

For spousal visa, you'd pay similar fees at the beginning and only $220 for green card when she enters the US.

 

The difference is give or take $2500, that's how more expensive K-1 is compared to spousal visa.

 

Plus with K-1 she'd be stuck in the US for 6-12 months not able to work or travel. Some EADs come fast, while others take 9 months or so.

 

Essentially, if she enters as a spouse, you'd pay fewer fees and she'd be able to start working within few weeks of entering. Even if it's a small part time job, it can make a big difference. Plus, when entering on spousal visa she can travel internationally next day if she desires, while with K-1 she may get stuck for 6-18 months until GC or advance parole shows up.

Edited February 25 by OldUser

[Mixel96 8]

Okay. I just saw that the initial filing fee increases to 675$ starting April 1st. I didn’t see any info on the AOS costs.

 

We considered the spousal visa, however still prefer the K1. The financial aspects shouldn’t be an issue. Thank you

[Mixel96 8]

Btw, I am the beneficiary here and she’s the US citizen. 
 

I had visa refusals in the past (J1 & F1) after my entry with ESTA was denied at POE in 2022. They assumed that I had immigration intent due to my girlfriend. The denials came based on that as well basically (214b). I only had the right intentions and really wanted to get my masters or some practical experience from the States, however assuming immigration intent isn’t far fetched when a girlfriend from the U.S. is in the picture.  
 

Do you think this harms my chances for an immigration visa now ? I heard it actually strengthens my case (?)

[Mixel96 8]

On 2/26/2024 at 2:57 AM, Mixel96 said:

Btw, I am the beneficiary here and she’s the US citizen. 
 

I had visa refusals in the past (J1 & F1) after my entry with ESTA was denied at POE in 2022. They assumed that I had immigration intent due to my girlfriend. The denials came based on that as well basically (214b). I only had the right intentions and really wanted to get my masters or some practical experience from the States, however assuming immigration intent isn’t far fetched when a girlfriend from the U.S. is in the picture.  
 

Do you think this harms my chances for an immigration visa now ? I heard it actually strengthens my case (?)

* I know K1 is still non immigrant, however I would obviously confirm immigration intent 

[powerpuff 6,697]

As long as there was no misrepresentation, I don’t see an issue with the previous denials. 

[Mixel96 8]

14 hours ago, powerpuff said:

As long as there was no misrepresentation, I don’t see an issue with the previous denials. 

Okay, great. Yeah there was none, they just didn’t believe me that I wasn’t going to overstay or just use an F1/J1 to stay with my girlfriend 

[Mixel96 8]

Hey, 

i collected some questions regarding the K1 process as information differs in some ways across the internet.

 

 Proof of relationship:

Is it appropriate to include booking conf., boarding passes, 1-3 photos and maybe screenshot of a text message for each occasion where my fiancée visited me in Germany ?

She visited 4 times in the past 2 years and we also had two vacations. So that would already be quite a lot documentation I feel like, maybe too much?

 

Title Page proof of evidence:

In the K1 Guide it says to include a single page that has a brief description of the last meeting (same text as in Form I129f) and a list with all the evidence provided. On the  website of a law firm it says to include a declaration letter that goes more into a detailed description of the relationship, the sample there is about 1 page long.
 

 Does someone have an opinion on that ? 

 

Documents to include

- I-95 travel record: Is just this one page that you can download, or is there more to it ?

 

- My last attempt to enter the U.S. was refused (ESTA), hence my I-95 says “UNKNOWN” for “Stay permitted until”. Should I put this in the box on the I129f?

 

-Should I include my passport (beneficiary)? So far we included the front page and my US visa page with the stamps

-Should I include sth like a transcript from the school I went to as an exchange student in the US?

 

If someone takes the time to reply to this, I would be really happy :))

 

thank you!

Michael