Our K1 Journey.
heres incomplete checklist of Filing K1 visa from application to interview. (donot rely on my post i might have inadequate information. this is just based on our experience and limited knowledge for filing k1) this is just intended to help those who are on their way to processing for their application.
I. The petitioner must be:
II. Requirements in Filing K1 visa
for petitioner
If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each prior
marriage was legally terminated.
after you gather all the document the petitioner will file the petition.
Filing the Petition
You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. See the Department of Homeland Security's USCIS Field Offices for information on where you can file the petition. Note: You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad.
After the USCIS approves the petition, it sends the petition to National Visa Center for processing, prior to sending it to the embassy or consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e).
sample: you can revised your very own letter of intent.. just basic format and wording.
date:
I__your name____, of legal age.
I hereby certify that I am legally free to marry and intend to marry _fiancé(e)_, a U.S. citizen, within 90 days of my admission into the United States.
signed,
________
After sending the petition all you have to do is to wait. The consular section at the embassy or consulate where you, the fiancé(e) of an American citizen, will apply for a visa, will tell you about any additional specific requirements that you need to fulfill to complete your visa application.
How Long Does It Take?
The length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. The time it takes each USCIS office and each consular office to process the case varies. Some cases are delayed because the applicant does not follow instructions carefully or supplies incomplete information. (It is important to give correct addresses and telephone numbers.) In addition, the embassy or consulate may need to get security clearances for the applicant. Security clearances take time.
TVISA INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT where you can find your Medical and Interview Schedule
III. PREPARING FOR THE MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW
MEDICAL
A. APPOINTMENT LETTER FROM THE EMBASSY
B. A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.
C. 3 pieces of 2X2 PICTURES
Passport will be sent by ST. Lukes to the Embassy.
INTERVIEW
YOUR DOCUMENTS TO BRING
DOCUMENTS FROM PETITIONER
EVIDENCE OF MEETING
EVIDENCE OF ENGAGEMENT
[/color]NB. DONT FORGET THE PAYMENT OF $100 FOR THE VISA PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW.
for referrences CLICK HERE these are the instructions the embassy sent me in my packet together with my appointment letter.
I. The petitioner must be:
a. natural born U.S. citizen,
b. naturalized US Citizen
c. Born outside US but with US Citizen parents
II. Requirements in Filing K1 visa
for petitioner
1. I-129F [type legibly, if not applicable put N/A]
2. Letter of intent to marry
3. Birth certificate
4. Submit a completed and signed Form G-325A
5. Give USCIS a passport-style color photograph.
6. Provide copies of evidence that you and your fiancé(e) have personally met. e.i Pictures, photocopy of Receipt, photocopy of Boarding pass.
7. FEE $299
If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each prior
marriage was legally terminated.
for petitionee1. letter of intent to marry
2. Birth certificate
3. Submit a completed and signed Form G-325A
4. Give USCIS a passport-style color photograph. * if youre from cebu i recommend COLOURS AYALA, tell them US VISA*
If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each prior
marriage was legally terminated.
after you gather all the document the petitioner will file the petition.
Filing the Petition
You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. See the Department of Homeland Security's USCIS Field Offices for information on where you can file the petition. Note: You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad.
After the USCIS approves the petition, it sends the petition to National Visa Center for processing, prior to sending it to the embassy or consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e).
sample: you can revised your very own letter of intent.. just basic format and wording.
LETTER OF INTENT TO MARRY
date:
I__your name____, of legal age.
I hereby certify that I am legally free to marry and intend to marry _fiancé(e)_, a U.S. citizen, within 90 days of my admission into the United States.
signed,
________
After sending the petition all you have to do is to wait. The consular section at the embassy or consulate where you, the fiancé(e) of an American citizen, will apply for a visa, will tell you about any additional specific requirements that you need to fulfill to complete your visa application.
How Long Does It Take?
The length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. The time it takes each USCIS office and each consular office to process the case varies. Some cases are delayed because the applicant does not follow instructions carefully or supplies incomplete information. (It is important to give correct addresses and telephone numbers.) In addition, the embassy or consulate may need to get security clearances for the applicant. Security clearances take time.
TVISA INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT where you can find your Medical and Interview Schedule
III. PREPARING FOR THE MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW
MEDICAL
A. APPOINTMENT LETTER FROM THE EMBASSY
B. A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.
C. 3 pieces of 2X2 PICTURES
Passport will be sent by ST. Lukes to the Embassy.
INTERVIEW
YOUR DOCUMENTS TO BRING
A. Birth certificate
B. CENOMAR
C. NBI
D. DS 156 [TWO COPY]
E. DS 156K [ONE COPY]
F. DS 157 [TWO COPY
E. Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner
DOCUMENTS FROM PETITIONER
A. Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support ) *NOTARIZED
B. EMPLOYEMENT LETTER
C. INCOME TAX RETURN
D. BANK STATEMENT
E. Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner
EVIDENCE OF MEETING
A. PICTURES
B. RECEIPTS
C. BOARDING PASS
D. REMITTANCES
EVIDENCE OF ENGAGEMENT
A. RECEIPT OF ENGAGEMENT RING
B. PICTURES
[/color]NB. DONT FORGET THE PAYMENT OF $100 FOR THE VISA PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW.
for referrences CLICK HERE these are the instructions the embassy sent me in my packet together with my appointment letter.
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