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The USCIS has announced that same sex couples can file for spousal visas. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2543215c310af310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=2543215c310af310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD It is possible that we may get new members who are same sex couples with questions. If we do please give them the same consideration you would any other member with legitimate questions. -
Hello, I am currently in the process of filing Form I-129F, to apply for a visa for my Chinese fiance. I'm a little confused as to how to enter her address since all the address fields are not long enough to cover for the Pinyin translation. Also, the online I-129F will not allow dashes, her street number reads something like '149-7' so I'm unsure as to how to enter her the street number correctly. A search on this site led me to a similar post where someone suggested submitting her Pinyin address as an attachment to the application. If so, do I leave all the address fields blank or do I enter a reference to the additional documentation? Any help to ensure that her address is correctly entered on the form will be appreciated! Thanks, S.K.
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Good afternoon. My intended asked me which would better to marry in China or come to the US via the 129 visa and marry in America? I could not give a definite answer to her. Any suggestions?
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Hi everyone, newbie here! My fiance and I just got engaged and filed for the K1 visa - so exciting! I am a citizen of Hong Kong working in Shanghai, so we just put Shanghai as the embassy of choice. But now I am reading that Guangzhou is the only embassy that issues K1 visa? I am panicking now (esp when i read about to the possible delay in receiving the packages because of Chinese custom here) and wonder if we have chosen the wrong place to apply for the visa. I travel to Hong Kong for work often and have addresses in both cities - is it possible/do you guys advise us to call and try to switch it to Hong Kong? Thank you so much - this is an incredibly stressful process, I am grateful forums like this to get us all moving and staying positive! -
Hello, We received an email notice from the Guangzhou US consulate and registered at ustraveldocs.com. We were able to pay the fee and schedule an interview. However, in various places, the instruction mentions that there should be a "K1 instruction packet" that we should have received. From what I understand, that should be a packet listing the specific approved centers for medical examination. We never received that packet, but I googled and found a PDF listing the location of 4 centers. I don't know whether what I googled was the latest information, and I was wondering what else were in that packet. Does anyone have a link to that packet? I am also asking the consulate this question. Thanks in advance.
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My fiancé and I have just started the K1 process. We mailed off the forms a few days ago. My question is since he had his name changed as a child (about 8 years old) will we need to show some sort of documentation regarding this name change? If so, I don't even know where we would go to get it. We did list his old name on the I-129F under the previously used names.
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My first post here, I want to say "Thank You" to all for the valuable information that helped me complete my I-129F form. I sent the completed I-129F package out on Christmas Eve with my G-1145 form and got a telephone call Monday Dec. 28th. Unfortunately, I work evenings and was woken up by the early call and fumbled with my phone. As I connected, I also hung up and have no idea what the call said. When I tried to call back, it was busy. Then today it robo-answer "This survey is closed" Those who have received the first call, what did I miss? I assume it was a robo-call telling me that they received my package, but did it have any other important information I'll need in the future? I didn't get an email, though I included that on the G-1145 form. Thanks for any info and a thousand curses on my butterfingers. -
Those who are considering filing an I-129F for a K-1 visa would do well to consider some of these aspects of the visa process. That being said, the choice of which visa to file for is a personal decision which should be made after careful consideration of your own situation. the K-1 is in a visa category (NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS) which ALLOWS fairly arbitrary rejections and denials. I realize the consulates process them as Immigrant visas, but can you really expect the same accountability stateside that is applied to Immigrant visas? RandyW, on 07 Jul 2014 - 8:36 PM, said:http://static-forums.visajourney.com/public/style_images/master/snapback.png From Marc Ellis, Immigrations attorney -http://candleforlove...able-person-do/ . . . . . . http://www.ilw.com/a...0323-ellis.shtm But the Consular Officials ALWAYS have "substantial evidence relevant to petition validity not previously considered by DHS" available to them, simply through the visa application and the interview. Regardless of ANY evidence, they are ALSO REQUIRED BY LAW to DENY any application where they feel (or get the wild hair up their a$$) that the relationship is NOT bona-fide - and they are not required to justify their findings beyond a simple statement that "the relationship is not bona-fide". The law is that the visa is awarded at the sole discretion of the Interviewing Officer. Under the Doctrine of Consular Non-reviewability (which HAS been re-affirmed in the courts many times), these decisions cannot be changed. The Doctrine may (and has been) challenged in the courts - and has been upheld. Challenging the Doctrine of Consular Non- Reviewability in Immigration Cases If someone is able "to compel the consulate to produce the NEW and compelling evidence", they might just do exactly that - remember that new evidence, unavailable to the USCIS in adjudicating the original petition, is ALWAYS available through the visa application, P3 and P4 material, and the interview itself The pitfalls of the K-1 fiance visa: Consular nonreviewability
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I'm still surprised at how fast the process has moved along. I filed the I 129F in the middle of June '15 and her interview was Nov. 5. I was with her for 4 weeks in May and we did as much paperwork as we could at that time and got her birth, divorce and police documents. The interview came up so quickly that I didn't have time to return to China to bring her the documents for the interview, so I made up 2 identical packages of documents, each one about 3/4" thick. I send each package from the post office on different days as a precaution to try to make sure she got at least one. It cost $63 each (FedEx wanted $103) and they were well tracked and both arrived in 4 days. I always thought it was unnecessary to send the women to the interview with kitchen sink thinking, 2 suitcases of documents, evidence and 6 photo albums, not to mention how difficult all of this would be for them to move this from place to place. I was right about this, at least in my case. I know other people have different situations, but this worked for us. Here's how it went: She went to the first window and gave a Chinese man the medical report, her divorce, birth and police papers, passport, l-134 w/2 attachments, 2015 payroll stubs, 2013 &2014 w2's, 2013& 2014 tax transcripts. The man asked her my name and if she will speak English or Chinese . Ten minutes later she went to another window and it was an American man with good Chinese skills, but they spoke English. He asked about our divorces and how long since divorced, He asked her my name and without thinking she said "Master" and the man raised his eyebrow, smiled and said "Oh" and she quickly said my name. We are still laughing about this. He ask about my children, where she will live, if she was a party member and about her job. He then looked at the pics. I provided about 12 pics that were different from the ones that were sent with the I 129F and we had NO pics with her family. There were two pics of us on the beach in Beihai and she was in a little bikini and the man seemed very happy about this. Maybe because she is hot, but maybe because it showed we traveled together and would dress this way together. Something that probably wouldn't happen in a fake relationship. They did not take most of my financial information and they did not want duplicates of anything that they already had or that she brought to the interview. There was no hesitation or question about giving her the visa after about 10 minutes with the interviewer. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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Hello all! I think things are progressing well for me so far. I just hope that I can get through this thing without too make missteps! -I mailed my I-129f packet off June 13th. -They received it June 15th. -I received the NOA1 shortly after. Marked June 17th. -Case Marked as approved July 15th. I received the NOA2 a few days later. (July 17th or so) So these first steps seem to have gone well. Now I'm in a bit of a scramble to get all the documents I need to her in China before her interview. I know she still has a few packets and things to handle first. However, I just wanted to ask what is truly necessary. I've read some advice on other forums on what to do after a NOA2 is received, and some seems excessive. (However, I'm definitely willing to go to whatever lengths needed.) I've read that people basically suggest sending another copy of their K1 packet to the beneficiary. All the pictures, chat logs, letters,g325..I-129f...everything! This along with the financial documents. (Which people also seem to contradict each other on. Some people just send the tax transcripts and I-134 affidavit of support....others send statements, w-2's....proof of employment letters...proof of bank account letters from their bank.) I'm certain more is better than less...but this can get pretty immense pretty fast. I'm also really unsure what I should send when it comes to financial documents. I'm certain I make enough each year, but my checking and savings aren't exactly overflowing coffers at the moment. I'm slowly building savings now. I'm worried that they want to see fat bank accounts or something. The advice here has been really great and I attribute the luck I've had so far to the preparation this place has helped me with! Thanks again everyone who has helped. It truly means a lot to me. -
Hello, I need some advice on the fiance visa. I have been married twice. First time was back in 1980. The visa application asks for the final divorce papers from both of my marriages. I have my divorce papers from my last marriage but being I was divorced back in 1981 I do not have those divorce papers anymore. The lawyer that I used has long since passed so I can't get a copy from him. But even if I could get a copy they say I need to show the original copy later in the process. If I do not include that I was married back in 1980 will they find out I was in fact married and kick back my application? I thought that having my recent divorce papers would be enough because I couldn't get married again without proof of my first divorce. But on the application it asks for both papers. I can not believe I am the first person to have this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem? If I were to go to China to get married and bring her here on the spousal visa could I get around this problem or would there be a similar issue? Thanks to all in advance. -
What are the recent wait times, I-129F application mailing to visa approval for K1? Thanks -
what is the title should I write for the letter of intent to marry. do both my boyfriend and I write the same title which is fiance letter of intent? and do both of us write the explanation of meeting in person question from I-129F? please help. im almost done preparing for the application. -
Hi guys, I saw two addresses on the official website of USCIS. which one is better to send the K-1 visa application to? for U.S. postal service P.O. Box660151 Dallas, TX75266 for USPS express mail and courier deliveries: USCIS Attn: I-129F 2501 South State Highway 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067
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do I need to translate all the evidence of having met in the past 2 years with information in Chinese into English?
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My fiancee is pregnant and our baby is due in May. She and I are living in China together. We are just about ready to send our i-129f package out. A previous post discussed how the new Obama legislation on immigration may slow down other immigration processing, I'm wondering if anyone thinks that may be true for the K-1 visa as well, or since it's a non-immigrant visa it may not be affected? Our plan was to hopefully move to the U.S. in August, assuming everything went according to plan with the K-1 visa. So my questions would be: 1. Is the 7 month timeline a realistic expectation, especially considering the new immigration legislation? 2. If the K-1 visa were granted earlier than expected or the baby wasn't quite ready for the move, is it correct that we have a few months to leave China before the actual "3 months to marriage" countdown begins? 2. Will the pregnancy/baby have any effect on the visa process for my fiancee? I am assuming she will either be very pregnant looking or will have given birth shortly before the interview in Guangzhou. Again, thank you so much to the people who reply on this site! It's unbelievably helpful and so appreciated.
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I'm living with my fiance in China. I'm wondering how to write my Chinese address on the I-129f. I've seen some posts talk about it already, but I'm still a bit lost. I can't fit all of the pinyin in the space allowed on the form. Should I just write "See attachment" and write the pinyin and Chinese characters on a separate page? This might sound stupid, but is the attachment page supposed to be stapled to the I-129F? How does one include it as an attachment among all the other documents that accompany the I-129F? Same goes for my phone number. The spaces provided at the end are for a U.S. number. Should I leave it blank and just provide an email? Thanks for any advice!! -
Hi All, This web site has been instrumental to getting my K-1 application approved. I'm grateful for all the helps I've received and decided the post my complete (I blurred our personal info of course) and approved K-1 application as my way of paying forward . I'm fortunate enough to have my application approved in 3 1/2 months (that's including mailing back a question I missed) so I believe it can serve as a good reference. Please note everyone's situation is unique and no doubt your application will be different from mine; I take no responsibility on the (dis)approval of your application. I believe the value of my application to you is that you can 1) copy the entire format, 2) See how i did my cover sheet, 3) see how I did my continuation sheets, 4) how I narrated my relationship with photos, 5) how I added evidence of relationship progression. Click here to download my application. Some background and tips: 1) I'm a naturalized US citizen born in Hong Kong. I was not in the military or ever convicted of a serious crime. I have never been married before applying for K-1. 2) My current wife is a Chinese national, never married before and never been a communist party member. 3) Put your name, SSN, sign and date EVERY cover sheet and continuation sheet. 4) Showing communication pattern: It would be too much to include every text or social media post exchanged. What I did was showing a couple from each week. As long as you show progression and consistency, I think you'll be fine. The visa officer is probably not interested in reading EVERY single word you and your fiance(e) exchanged. Good luck!
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My fiance in China has a valid tourist visa that expires 8/1/2014. I plan to submit I-129F/G-325A in a couple of days to get the K-1 fiance visa process rolling. My question is, will it jeopardize anything if she visits on her tourist visa during this time? Thank you! -
I have a little red divorce book from a previous marriage and I am working on getting a K-1 Visa for my fiancee'. She is a divorced as well and has her divorce documents translated and stamped from a government approved translator in Jinan, but I only have the orignal document and book from my divorce. I had the documents translated and signed an affidavit that they were correct, but I am unsure if that will work when I submit the I-129F paperwork. Do I need to get the document translated at the local Chinese Consulate? Thanks, Rob -
Don't believe all you read about I-130 processing being so swift & an I-129F is not needed. Of course you must file the I-130, get a receipt number, then file the I-129F - with a copy of the receipt, & etc. I-130 processing times for a USCitizen living in the USA is 13 months. This has continually gone up every time they update. The below is a new update, finally. Processing TimesI-130, US Citizen for Spouse, at National Benefits Center.USCIS National Goal - 5.0 Month(s) USCIS National Average - 13.0 Month(s) National Benefits Center - 12.0 Month(s) Effective as of: September 30, 2013 California office is 7.7 months, so it says. Vermont is 11.4 But note the national average!!! 13 mo. I-129F Processing Times 1). I-129F, K3/K4, Texas Service CenterUSCIS National Goal - 5.0 Month(s) USCIS National Average - 5.0 Month(s) Texas Service Center - 5.0 Month(s) Effective as of: September 30, 2013 California Service Center is also at 5 months. K1/K2 is the same, 5 months. -
I have not started the K1 process. My fiancee is in her hometown now so we wanted to know what documents she needs to gather while she is there. I know the birth certificate is on the list. Anything else? Brad -
My new girlfriend has a one year "M" B-2 visa and has already been to my lovely city already. We contacted a lawyer and he said doing a CR-1 here is not too much of an issue? She has a 14 year old son, and what is quicker to bring him here my thinking is K-1? The other issue is she was CCP when she taught at a university, is that better handled in the USA or in China? -
I was checking my I-129F status on USCIS web site and noticed the following, which has me a little worried: Request for Evidence On May 27, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I-129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. Anyone ever gotten this? I called the hotline and the person on the phone says they do not know what additional evidence is being requested so I have to wait for the letter. The person did mention something about I-797E form. How far will this set me back on my application? I'm a little frustrated,,,
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K1 was just approved. Wow, cannot believe it. Almost exactly five months from the NOA-1 date of December 11. Now, I have to figure out how things are done now. I assume the paperwork is on it's way to the NVC where it will spend a little time before being sent to the US consulate in GZ. Both K1 and K2 will need to get copies of their police reports, and I think there is paperwork that needs to be completed online now, but you must wait for a number from the NVC? Yes? Just need to make sure all my ducks are in a row. Moved to Austin a few weeks ago to start a new job. Going well so far. I didn't work at all in 2013, and before that my income was in China since 2008. My new income is well over the minimum needed for I-134, but don't know how tough they will be on my income part of this deal.
