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#1 karina&alex

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 03:36 AM

hey there! im fairly new to this site. . my fiance and i are looking into the k1 visa.. hes in mexico and i am in the U.S!
im just wondering how many of you out there filed this petition on your own and went through the whole process on your own without an attorney?...i feel its something i can handle!.. but what do you recommend?.. is it any faster with an attorney?
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#2 Penguin_ie

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 04:13 AM

This is a DIY site so most people here will not have used an attorney. If your case is straightforward, there is no need for an attorney unless you have difficulty filling in forms. An attorney tends to slow thigns down rather than speed them up, as you send info to them, they fill int he forms and send them off, rather than you sending stuff directly.
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#3 wilfon

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:36 AM

My fiance and I did not use an attorney, we did it ourselves. The forms are straight forward. This website is very helpful and will give you examples of the forms for the process and everything that is needed to process it.

I have attached the link to the K1 Visa guide, which is very helpful from this website. Good Luck.

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide :thumbs:
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#4 lawren14

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:40 AM

You don't need to hire an attorney!!!!!! trust me! We hired one and...... NO COMMENT!! LOL :D
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I-129F Sent : 2012 Feb 29
I-129F NOA1 : 2012 Mar 06
I-129F NOA2 : 2012 July 09
NVC case number: 2012 July 24
NVC notice received: 2012 July 30
Medical Exam : 2012 Aug 13-14.. PASSED :)
INTERVIEW : 2012 Sept 13.. PASSED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH, LORD!
VISA DELIVERED: 2012 Sept 19

AOS
sent - dec 7,2012
noa1 - dec10,2012
bio - jan 7,2013
ead approved - feb 1, 2013
ead on hand -
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#5 lawren14

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:43 AM

If your case is kind of straight forward, just an ordinary long distance relationship just like other couples here well then there's no need to hire a lawyer. Most of your questions can be answered here by members who are always willing to help. :) Good luck!!
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I-129F Sent : 2012 Feb 29
I-129F NOA1 : 2012 Mar 06
I-129F NOA2 : 2012 July 09
NVC case number: 2012 July 24
NVC notice received: 2012 July 30
Medical Exam : 2012 Aug 13-14.. PASSED :)
INTERVIEW : 2012 Sept 13.. PASSED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH, LORD!
VISA DELIVERED: 2012 Sept 19

AOS
sent - dec 7,2012
noa1 - dec10,2012
bio - jan 7,2013
ead approved - feb 1, 2013
ead on hand -
*** TO GOD BE THE GLORY ***

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#6 Celeste & C

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:03 AM

This is a DIY site so most people here will not have used an attorney. If your case is straightforward, there is no need for an attorney unless you have difficulty filling in forms. An attorney tends to slow thigns down rather than speed them up, as you send info to them, they fill int he forms and send them off, rather than you sending stuff directly.


What Penguin said + The only time it's recommended to hire an attorney or at least consult with one, is when the beneficiary has some type of criminal background/legal situation that may complicate things a little bit.

Edited by Celeste & C, 21 September 2012 - 07:04 AM.

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#7 aws&ndd

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:34 AM

Hiring a lawyer will not make it any faster or easier than if you did it yourself. It is so easy, and you have a wealth of information here such as the guides and the many members who have already been through the process. Good luck in your journey!
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October 21, 2011 -- We met online
February 13, 2012 -- We became a couple
March 12, 2012 -- First visit to Colombia to meet her
May 14, 2012 -- Second visit to Colombia
May 17, 2012 -- We are engaged
July 3, 2012 -- I-129F sent
July 11, 2012 -- NOA1 received
September 25, 2012 -- NOA2 received
November 12, 2012 -- Third visit to Colombia
November 13, 2012 -- Interview APPROVED!!
November 20, 2012 -- VISA received
February 12, 2013 -- Fourth visit to Colombia
February 15, 2013 -- POE (Orlando)
March 23, 2013 -- Married

AOS
April 15, 2013 -- I-485, I-765, I-131 sent
April 22, 2013 -- NOA1 received (AOS, EAD and AP)

April 26, 2013 -- Biometrics appointment letter received

May 14, 2013 -- Biometrics appoinment

#8 A&B

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:34 AM

What Penguin said + The only time it's recommended to hire an attorney or at least consult with one, is when the beneficiary has some type of criminal background/legal situation that may complicate things a little bit.


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K-1/K-2 Visa process
A- 辽宁省, B- Seattle area
31 Oct 2011: I-797c (NOA1) dated from CSC, USA
29 Mar 2012: I-797 (NOA2) hardcopy received from CSC, USA
13 Jun 2012: K-1/K-2 Visas Interview - APPROVED
22 Jun 2012: Received Visas from Guangzhou US consulate
26 Jul 2012: POE SeaTac, USA
30 Jul 2012: Marriage, Seattle Justice Center, Seattle, USA
Timespan: K-1/K-2 Visas - 226 days

AOS process
17 Aug 2012: AOS packet (x2) sent to Chicago lockbox
08 Sep 2012: I-797c (NOA1): I-485, I-765, I-131 (x2) hardcopies received from NBC
02 Oct 2012: Biometrics "captured" (x2)
01 Nov 2012: EAD/AP card received (x2)
19 Nov 2012: AOS interview (x2) - APPROVED
26 Nov 2012: I-797 "Welcome to the USA" approval letter (x2) received from NBC
30 Nov 2012: I-551 2-year Green Card (x2) Received from NBC
Timespan: I-551 2-year Green Card (x2) - 105 days

ROC process
21 Aug 2014: I-751 application acceptance window opens


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#9 Tintin and Mike

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:47 AM

It's a pretty straight-forward process unless you have a very difficult case. If I can do it, you surely can! :dance: :dance:
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#10 Jay-Kay

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:08 PM

hey there! im fairly new to this site. . my fiance and i are looking into the k1 visa.. hes in mexico and i am in the U.S!
im just wondering how many of you out there filed this petition on your own and went through the whole process on your own without an attorney?...i feel its something i can handle!.. but what do you recommend?.. is it any faster with an attorney?

We did it on our own going through Mexico. You just need to carefully read all the form, filing and consulate instructions. Taking time to research, gather and prepare your documents are the keys to success. A lawyer cannot make the process faster. If your fiance has no criminal issues or a ban in place for illegal presence in the US, then you should not need a lawyer. VJ has guides, sample/example forms, consulate specific info, and forums to ask questions if you get stuck on anything.
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K-1 --> I-129F Sent: 05/26/10 - NOA2: 07/02/10 - Interview: 09/21/10-APPROVED! - Wedding: 12/12/10
AOS--> I-485 Sent: 01/25/11 - Bio: 02/24/11 - EAD/AP: 04/09/11 - Interview: 05/18/11-APPROVED! - GC: 05/26/11
ROC--> I-751 Sent: 03/21/13 - Bio: 04/25/13

#11 Piefre

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:19 PM

My fiance (now husband) and I did it all ourselves. We thought we would have to hire an attorney, but then I discovered this website and we went through everything with ease. Seriously, I owe so much to Visajourney and the awesome people who helped us get this far. We also did AOS ourselves and plan to do everything including the citizenship ourselves. Hiring an attorney will not make anything easier or faster because no attorney has more sway with USCIS than you, yourself, to get things moving. You would only need an attorney if your case is complicated, like one of you has a criminal background. Otherwise, save your money for the wedding or a plane ticket to see your fiance! :-)
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#12 Winning23

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:52 PM

I recommend doing it youself. Just remember

1. Read everything and understand the questions.
2. Check your answers.
3. Double Check your answers
4. Provide exactly what the supporting evidence is asking for.
5. Ask Questions on forum.

You should be fine..
Good luck


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I-129F Sent : 2011-07-06

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-07-08
I-129F NOA2 : 2011-09-29
NOA2 Approved: 2011-10-01
NOA2 Paper Recv: 2011-10-03
NVC Recv: 2011-10-17
NVC to Embassy Sent: 2011-10-19
Embassy Recv Packet: 2011-10-21
Packet 3.5 Recv'ed: 2011-11-03
Packet 3.5 Sent: 2011-11-05
Interview Date: 2011-12-19
K1 Issued 2012-01-13

POE 2012 -03-14
Marriage 2012-03-19

SSN Received 2012-04-09

Filing AOS 2012-04-11
Biometrics Completed 2012-05-17
EAD Card Received 2012-07-02
Green Card Interview 2012-08-02
Card in Hand 2012-08-14
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#13 GlobeHopperMama

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:27 PM

I've worked with three attorneys in our case, but I would still say that for one like yours, no attorney should be necessary. Ours is one of those terribly complicated cases that has required some great legal minds to try to push through, but if you simply have a foreign spouse with no violations or problems in their history and you can read and follow information and instructions, you should be fine on your own. Good luck!
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Long story short, we have a complicated case. We've been at this for nearly 5 years. You can read our story here. I highly recommend our attorney Laurel Scott, as well as attorneys Laura Fernandez and Lizz Cannon .
Filed I-130 via CSC in Feb 2008. Petition approved June 2008. Consular interview in Mexico, Oct 2008, visa denied, INA 212a6cii. We allege improper application of the law in this case.
2012, started over in Seoul: I-130 filed DCF on 7/2, I-130 approved 8/8, Medical at Yonsei Severance 11/20, IR1 appointment in November 2012.
CRBA filed 1-3-13 at Seoul for our daughter

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#14 karina&alex

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Posted 22 September 2012 - 03:44 AM

thank you ALL for your responses and advice! they are very helpful!.. hopefully everything goes well:)
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#15 djricky4

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Posted 22 September 2012 - 07:40 AM

thank you ALL for your responses and advice! they are very helpful!.. hopefully everything goes well:)


feel free to ask any questions here, we are no immigration experts but all of us have been through it so we can help :thumbs:
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10/16/2012 Mailed I-485, I-765, I-131
10/19/2012 NOA1
11/09/2012 Biometrics Apt @ 3pm
12/25/2012 EAD/AP Approval
01/05/2013 Received EAD/AP in mail
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