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  1. alliejourney
    Ah! That makes a lot more sense and hopefully can help others give you more advice, then! I was worried for you 😅 I see a lot of people on this forum get in over their heads with the finances associated with K1 so it made me nervous that you just said part time job at first.
  2. alliejourney
    Obviously I don't know all of the details of your situation but as an outsider it seems to me that K1 might not be the best choice in your financial situation. Are you aware that when your fiance arrives in the US it could be several months before your fiance can work? You have to be prepared to financially support her while she waits for her green card, not to mention the expensive AOS phase after arrival. Instead, the spousal visa might be a better way to go. That way, when she arrives in the US, she will have a green card and the ability to work right away. Proving that you and a friend can sponsor her on a form is one thing; the reality of two people living on one part-time income and major debts is another.
  3. alliejourney
    I copied all of my photos into a word document and typed descriptions (where we were, the date, and if anyone else was in the picture I named them) below the photos. I also included copies of flight itineraries, boarding passes, and if there were any tickets or event confirmations that corresponded to any of the photos, I included those. All of my evidence was topped with a cover letter that briefly explained our story as a couple and included the dates of every trip we made to see one another, corroborated by the flight itineraries included. Others in this thread are correct, do not use staples or sheet protectors. There is conflicting information about paperclips and binder clips, but for what it's worth, I did use miniature binder clips and paper clips and there seemed to be no issue.
  4. alliejourney
    You do not need to have an engagement party unless you want to. Take plenty of photos together doing normal couple things when you visit her and that will suffice!
  5. alliejourney
    I'm not sure! I would probably take both a certified copy that you get from the court, and a copy, and just ask them there which one they want. Since it's fairly easy to get additional certified copies from courts, at least where I am! 😄
  6. alliejourney
    Congratulations! I'm still stuck in "USCIS is actively reviewing your case" but I realized I'm almost definitely getting an RFE from a mistake I made so I'm just twiddling my thumbs until that comes, lol. If you're not on any financial accounts, I'd try to gather up as much evidence of your relationship (pictures, itineraries from trips you've taken together since moving to the US, etc) and evidence of shared residence (have you gotten any mail? Phone plan in your name?). If he has put you on his health insurance or life insurance, that is good evidence, too. And once you have an SSN, definitely work on getting your name on some bills, opening a joint bank account, and getting on shared credit cards, as you'll continue to need evidence of comingling in the ROC stage!
  7.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: Entry in us border
  8.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: I-134 questions (Merged)
  9.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 visa documents needed with joint sponsor
  10. alliejourney
    Definitely use the father as a co-sponsor if she doesn't have pay stubs or other proof of employment. (By saying she's paid in cash, I'm making the assumption that she's being paid under the table. Forgive me if I'm wrong.) And make sure that if she hasn't filed taxes, she gets all of that in order - it could become a hurdle later on if she has not been filing. Otherwise, your situation sounds very straightforward and the K1 Visa guide at the top of this page should give you a good idea of everything you need. Between looking at those guides and very closely reading the instructions on the I-129F form, you should be just fine.
  11.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: JULY 2024 AOS FILERS
  12. alliejourney
    Dang, I'm gonna get an RFE because I marked no and didn't answer those questions 😅 I suppose it's probably not worth trying to upload an amended form. I'll just bite the bullet and wait, who knows what other mistakes I may have made lol
  13.    Jonrodrii reacted to a post in a topic: Transferring UK driving license to a NH driving license through EAD/K1/AOS
  14. alliejourney
    In Ohio my husband was not able to get his driver's license until he had his EAD and SSN, and at that point had to follow the protocols for any person over 18 obtaining their first driver's license. As far as documentation, we had to bring two pieces of mail/utility bills to prove proof of address, and we also brought his I-94 showing he entered on a K1 visa and the NOA showing he had a pending AOS application. Also brought his passport, EAD, and SSN for the biometric information that was needed. Again, though, this was all specific to Ohio, but just to give you an idea of what was required of us. I think New Hampshire DMV website has all the info you need here! https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id It includes a list of acceptable documents and should tell you everything you need and the entire process to follow.
  15. alliejourney
    Any news from anyone in our batch? Getting nervous about RFEs I'm seeing around the forums and thinking about uploading some unsolicited evidence to the myUSCIS portal. We don't have a ton but at least some images from our wedding celebration, shared insurance policies, MFJ tax transcript for this year, etc, would be something. All I submitted with our initial application was the marriage certificate. I don't know how reliably they take into account the unsolicited evidence but it probably wouldn't hurt?
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  17.    smilingstone reacted to a post in a topic: Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
  18.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: Can my UK girlfriend and I get married and file for an AOS while she's in the US on an ESTA? We don't want to risk her getting banned or anything along those lines. So would it be safer to just to go ahead with the IR-1 process?
  19. alliejourney
    That kind of evidence is hard to collect when you're adjusting from K1, since oftentimes you don't have required documents to open bank accounts, get a driver's license, etc! After all, us USCs agree to financially sponsor our beneficiaries while you navigate immigration and get on your feet. All we submitted was our marriage certificate as per the instructions, but as he received his work authorization and has the ability to become more independent, we've been gathering up evidence of shared address and shared finances, in case we get an RFE for more evidence of a bona fide marriage. I do think others' advice to include photos from the wedding and things like that is wise, I wish I had done that!
  20. alliejourney
    Just out of curiosity, by "last August" do you mean August 2023 or August 2024? My husband filed for AOS August 2024 and also had biometrics in October, so just interested if they're starting to touch the August 2024 batches! But no, as others have said, if you've been approved then there will be no interview for you. Congrats!
  21. alliejourney
    Agreed! Just sharing my experience.
  22. alliejourney
    My husband went through the London embassy and they didn't even collect any of our evidence for the I-134, just the form itself. I did not provide any bank statements, just a letter from my employer certifying my employment and my salary, as well as 3 months of pay stubs and the previous year's W2, all to prove my salary. To my understanding, London is a fairly relaxed embassy as it is considered very low fraud.
  23.    assila reacted to a post in a topic: Can I use Cleveland for a port of entry?
  24. alliejourney
    This is probably not advice I would give to everyone. I think in general people should probably just follow the proper protocols because they're in place for a reason. But if you're comfortable taking the gamble then you do you.
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