K1 Petitioner

In case anyone has been following this thread, this is my current AOS checklist (for submitting I-485, I-864 and I-765): I-485 □ Form I-485 filing & Biometric services fee = $1,440 □ Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance □ Two (2) passport-style photos of applicant with their name and A-number written in pencil on the back □ Applicant's passport (copy) □ Applicant's birth certificate with translation (copy) □ Applicant's admission stamp & K1 Visa passport page (copy) □ Applicant's I-94 record (copy) □ Form I-797, Approval Notice (copy) □ Marriage certificate (certified copy) □ Proof of relationship: ● Wedding ceremony photographs ● Health Insurance Coverage from sponsor for beneficiary ● Life Insurance Coverage from sponsor for beneficiary ● Sponsor’s 401k, listed as beneficiary ● Sponsor’s Pension, listed as beneficiary ● Lease agreement for sponsor and beneficiary ● Applicant's bank statement showing proof of residency □ Applicant's DS-3025 (copy) □ Applicant's prior J1 Visa (copy) □ Applicant's prior J1 Visa I-94 □ Applicant's prior J1 Visa DS-2019 (copy) I-864 □ Form I-864 □ Sponsor’s passport (copy) □ Sponsor’s Tax Return Transcript for 2023 (opting to not include the prior 2 years as salary has increased each year) □ Sponsor’s Employment Verification Letter □ Sponsor’s paystubs for last 6 months I-765 □ Form I-765 and filing fee = $260 □ Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance □ Applicant's I-94 record (copy) □ Applicant's passport (copy) □ Applicant's birth certificate with translation (copy) □ Applicant's K1 Visa (copy) □ Form I-797, Approval Notice (copy) □ Two passport-style photos of applicant with their name and A-number written in pencil on the back

Will do, thank you. My updated I-864 supporting documents are now: o Tax Transcript for 2023 only o Pay stubs for last 6 months o Employment Verification Letter o Copy of my passport

This was incredibly helpful - thank you. I have been reviewing the I-864 instructions, and it seems like submitting the tax transcript is the "recommended" option compared to a complete tax return (W2, 1099, 1040), but the I-864 instructions themselves do request all sponsors include "A copy of your individual Federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year." My default instinct is to provide everything, but it seems in this case that will result in an RFE. Any suggestions?

Oh wow, thank you for catching! The I-131 form is still an optional form, correct?

I am finishing up my final package before mailing out, so I was hoping to make sure I am not missing anything for my AOS application! This is the list of everything I have together: · AOS Application Cover Page · I-485 packet - $1,440 Fee (Check #1) Memo "Form I-485 + biometrics fee". Cover letter signed by beneficiary 2 passport-style photos, name and Alien number on the back in pencil G-1145 form I-485 form Birth Certificate (English Translation) Birth Certificate (French) copy Copy of passport bio page Copy of K1 visa page and passport entry stamp Copy of previous passport with prior J1 Visa, DS-2019 and I-94 SSN card copy NOA1 NOA2 NVC Letter (for K1 Interview) I-94 DS-3025 Certified marriage certificate Evidence of relationship: wedding photos, lease, beneficiary on bank/retirement accounts, health insurance coverage I-864 packet - $0 fee Cover letter signed by USC petitioner I-864 form Forms 1040 for the last 3 years W2s for last 3 years Tax Transcripts last 3 years Copy of my passport Copy of my birth certificate Copy of my SSN with new married name Pay stubs for last 3 months Employment verification letter with current salary Form I-765 - $260 fee (Check #2), memo "Form #I-765" Cover letter signed by beneficiary 2 passport-style photos, name and Alien number on the back G-1145 form I-765 form I-94 Copy of passport bio page Copy of K1 visa page and passport entry stamp Copy of previous passport with prior J1 Visa, DS-2019 and I-94 NOA1 NOA2 Certified marriage certificate SSN card copy Form 1-131 - $0 fee Cover letter signed by beneficiary 2 passport-style photos, name and Alien number on the back G-1145 form I-131 form Copy of passport bio page Copy of K1 visa page and passport entry stamp Copy of previous passport with prior J1 Visa, DS-2019 and I-94 Certified marriage certificate Thank you VJ community!!

The DS-3025 is the vaccination document worksheet! The K1 beneficiary should have received that form from their medical exam before the K1 interview.

Hi! I am a US citizen married to a K-1 visa holder, prepping our documents to apply for the AOS. I was reviewing form 1-485 Part 8 and caught that I incorrectly selected "No" when it asks whether the applicant is subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility under INA Section 212(a)(4). I've corrected it to "Yes" and am filling in the subsequent sections I now need to complete. Some questions I have: When it asks for household income, does that include both my income or just my husband's? My husband has no income, naturally, without his EAD yet. For household assets, would that also be a combination of both of our savings or just my husbands? And for my husband, would we include his savings that are still abroad and just convert to USD? For household liabilities, my husband has no debt but I do have a small balance of student debt I am still paying off. Would that be included? I'm assuming supporting evidence would be required for the above, if applicable? Bank statements, student loan statements? Thank you in advance, VJ Community!!

Understood and thank you! Updating now.

NOA1: 10/20/2022 NOA2: 9/20/2023 Entered US on K1 Visa: 4/26/2024 Married: 5/17/2024

I am currently filling out the I-864 and trying to make sure I cover my bases to avoid an RFE. My income is over the minimum poverty guidelines required, which based on the instructions means I can include just my tax returns for the last 3 years and be all set with evidence? Would there be any harm in including additional evidence of my finances and employment: - Employment verification letter - Pay stubs - W2s Thank you!

My husband and I are currently filling out the I-485. Section 24.a asks if you have "ever been a nonimmigrant J visitor who was subject to a two-year foreign residence requirement." My husband previously worked in the U.S. under a J1 visa back in 2016, and does not recall any 2-year requirement. Following his J1 visa, he lived in New Zealand for 6 months, Canada for 2 and then France for 4 years (so I am hoping he would pass that requirement if it was required?) Not sure if we would answer No for this question (not subject to this requirement) or if we should answer Yes knowing that he did live in France for 2+ years between U.S. visas. Any insight is appreciated!

Yes, we weren't expecting it either! He was able to open the bank account using his SSN, and they asked that he bring in a copy of a physical card at a later date. 🤷‍♀️ It seems like he can apply for a replacement card only once he has a work permit. Or, the Social Security website seems like they can only issue a replacement card without a work permit if a "federal law requires for a particular benefit or service."

meaning say no to issuing a SSN card on the i-485? My fiancé needs a physical SSN card to finalize opening a bank account, so I guess applying for a new SSN card directly with the Social Security Office would be the best next step?

Thank you, everyone! There is a section on the i-485 that specifically says "Do you want the SSA to issue you a Social Security Card" which from how it sounds would resolve our problem? Not sure how long it would take to receive that card, or if there would be any issues with it being a reissued SSN card versus a new one.

Hi! My fiancé (beneficiary) has just arrived in the U.S. with his K1 visa, and we are starting to prepare the paperwork for our green card application as we are getting married next week. My fiancé previously worked in the U.S. through a J-1 visa, and therefore already received a SSN. While he no longer has the physical card, he still remembers his SSN which is what we have entered on our paperwork throughout the K1 process. When filling out the i-485, it seems like a new SSN card can be mailed to my fiancé. Would there be any benefit of my fiancé going to the Social Security Office to apply for a new SSN card before submitting the i-485, instead?

Hello! In the section requesting information about the beneficiary's income and assets, should I enter their current salary outside of the U.S. and their assets? Or should I put $0 as their salary because they will not be making an income in the U.S. until they receive their work permit? Thank you!

Hi everyone, My fiance and I are awaiting his interview this upcoming March, and are starting to prepare for our marriage and filing for the green card. We are aware of the months it will take to receive the green card, but of course would be ecstatic to get a work permit within the first 6 months of being married. My fiance previously had a work visa in the U.S., where he obtained a SSN. Is there any chance that could expedite the process in any way? Any information on this topic is appreciated!

After receiving our NOA2 9/22/2023, our case was received at Paris embassy and we completed the DS-160. After checking nonstop, an appointment for an interview finally became available for March 27, 2023. This is about 6 months after our NOA2 was approved, so after the 4 month expiration date. I really want to try and reschedule an interview for sooner, but nothing is opening up. I'm overwhelmed because it seems like all other applicants have been able to get their interview for sooner; I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Will it be no issue to extend my approval past the 4 months? Is it a waste of time trying to get a sooner appointment, or am I missing a way to schedule for sooner?

Hi! Can I ask how you ended up paying your fee? I am experiencing the same screen when trying to pay the fee for the Paris embassy and I can't figure out where to pay the MRV.

I just completed my DS-160 with my fiancé, and now we are registering on the embassy website to pay the visa fee and schedule an appointment. It shows the $265 fee, but no where to pay it. Then it says "There are no available appointments at this time. Please check back in a few days as the Consular Section will open more appointments." Does that just mean we can only pay a fee when there are open interviews to book? Our embassy is Paris, so not sure how long we should anticipate to wait.

Hello! We received our NOA1 October 20, 2022 and received our case number October 18, 2023.

Thank you! I was just unclear as to what the process would be for scheduling the medical exam and interview - wasn’t sure how to do that or if there were specific time frames of when we needed to do the medical before the interview.

I am in the K1 visa process with my fiancé (the beneficiary, French). At this stage we have received: - 9/20/23: NOA2 (I-797) - 10/11/23: email from NVC (attention to my fiancé) with our case number and confirming receipt of our I-129f - 10/18/23: confirmation our case reached the Paris embassy. I am currently working on my I-134 and gathering supporting documents, which looks like it is not submitted in advance and simply signed and mailed to my fiancé to bring to the interview? My fiancé is also just about finished with his DS-160 – he has job-hopped a bit so he is unable to complete that portion for the last 5 years without hitting the limit on how many jobs he can list. Not sure if that is okay? Once the DS 160 is completed, my understanding is you will make a copy of the confirmation page to bring to the interview and pay the fee at the same time? Does my fiancé also schedule his medical exam and interview on the same website, or is that through a different website? We are also not sure when we should schedule the medical exam in relationship to the interview. Any information/answers/experience specifically with the Paris embassy is greatly welcomed and appreciated!!!!

Thank you so much!!! I am so glad to have found the website.

Hello. I met my fiancé (the beneficiary) when he was on a J1 visa in the U.S almost 6 years ago. When we completed his I-129f, we did not include a SSN for him as he completely forgot he ever had one. We have since received our NOA2 and our case has been received at the embassy (Paris). We are now completing the DS-160, where it asks about any previous visas and SSN for the beneficiary. While filling out this form, we discovered my fiancé's SSN. We have not yet submitted the DS-160, as we are nervous for the impact of not putting the SSN on the original I-129f application. Will it be ok to simply state the information on the DS-160? Or should we additionally provide a police report for the United States, even though that's not already required? Any advice is appreciated!!!