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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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I know theres a lot of hellos on here, hopefully we wont get lost... ;) well, hello to you all new and old. My fiancé and I will be starting our process in 2 weeks. We are currently gathering as much info as we can as well as seeking a decent lawyer that can guide us (my fiancee) from Algeria (me) in Houston. I'm sure what we may ask may be a bit repetitive so please please bear with us. This is a first for the both of us (first marriage, visa no kids just us) and we have been planning for about 8 months (we have been together for over a year now) .We just went our seperate ways for the second time again and it was so painful but we support eachother and are very strong. I would like to hear some advice, direction or just postive energy from yall. It would be great to hear from you all who had to deal with coming from Algeria as well. I can't wait to start that timeline :)

Thank you in advance

I know the wealth of knowledge on here is great

CAT N ABBIE ♡

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Wow, you guys are fast! Thank you for telling us :) you know its crazy because we have read that a lot....We also understand that lawyers just make sure the paperwork is done....we have to do the rest. I get that part. I guess we are so confused by all these different numbered forms that it makes us nervous. I dont want to miss something because I didnt have that special pair of eyes to correct the situation before it went too far you know? I would rather get it right the first time as opposed to sending an additional form, new form, etc... Anyone else have an opinion on this?

Thank you again you two

We've got our work cut out for us :/

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Welcome to the forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Algeria
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Welcome to the forum !

There are a lot of people here that will support you and yours as your travel the journey. Dont be afraid to ask questions, even if you think its a crazy one. We all have been down this road and still are traveling down it.

The paper work can be intimidating but dont worry, there are answers.

Wishing you the best of luck !

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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when you get a moment, grab a PC, visit again, study the GUIDES section.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Welcome to the forum.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Hi again everyone. Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. And thank you for encouraging us. Yes Darnell, we have gone to the guides read them over and over and now they no longer seem foreign to us. We have taken advice and printed many copies to practice. So, this is where we begin while we collect all info and prep our packages. Next struggle is making our decision...lawyer or no lawyer? Feel free to give me your opinions and reasons for your decision.

Thanks again,

CAT

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Most will tell you that unless you have a difficult case (criminal record, multiple previous K-1s, sex offender type of issues) a lawyer isn't needed. You can definitely go it alone using the resources on this site. Obviously, you'll save money diy-ing it. I've seen a couple examples of the attorney not sending some required info, even when being given it by the couple, resulting in rfes or improperly responding to rfes.

I had my mom review the requirements and check my forms to give me that second pair of eyes to make sure I had it all.

Do what you're comfortable with in the end. This is your life and so you should be in control of it.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Welcome to the forum !

There are a lot of people here that will support you and yours as your travel the journey. Dont be afraid to ask questions, even if you think its a crazy one. We all have been down this road and still are traveling down it.

The paper work can be intimidating but dont worry, there are answers.

Wishing you the best of luck !

Thanks April/Dan..yea, its pretty straight forward with us. The only thing thats complicated is the decision to choose what we feel will be our best chance. Lawyer or no lawyer. One of us is (somewhat) comfortable to go at it alone (lol, ME) and the other definitely wants the lawyer to have control...but our plan is also to do just likemwhat you said...go over the papers over and over, get another set of eyes and check again before sending. We will send our package in a week and a half (still perfecting it). The thing we are most trying to be thorough about is getting any necessary paperwork to each other by mail NOW in the case that we need it and when we will need it.

Thank you again for your pointers

No matter how repetitive it has been for you all, you have been hepful.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Hey again everyone. Ok, so time was passing and we were still stuck on lawyer or lawyer. I figured that is not the biggest worry so we have chosen to go with a lawyer as long as it felt right. Now I have a few questions for you all of course since some things here and there are so foreign to me and very foreign to my foreign fiancee lol.

Correct me if im wrong...I am going by the guides, and other instruction. For our package. Right now what I will need from my fiancee is his letter of intent, G325 form, passport style photos and police record (if there are any) is that correct? Also, when it comes to the photos, thisnjust means plain expression, white background and certain length from head to shoulders correct? As far as my photo, then I wouldmhave to go and take anothrr passport style photo as well? I would also assume (expect more stupid questions) that earrings or headbands should be avoided...correct? Lastly, thenletter of intent: does it have to be in the form of the example? I thought all of this time that it was supposed to be written more personal like from myself to my fiancee. Ok guys, I have bothered you all enough. Thank you again for you all who have been hepful and encouraging.

We'll speak soon im sure :)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Yes to everything except police report. That comes during the medical and interview phase. Daniel and I both just went to a photo shop and had them take the passport photos. I think they're both supposed to be US sized photos. Other countries may use a different size. Not sure how crucial this is.

Letter of intent doesn't have to be the form provided here, but why bother using something different. Just use this one and fill in the blanks. It's the easiest way to do and you know that it's acceptable to uscis. It's not a letter between you and fiance. It's a letter (one from each of you) declaring to uscis your intent to get married.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Oh ok. Yes, that pretty much makes a lot of sense. I figured just keep it simple and follow instructions, but you know when you worry so much sometimes one can overdue things.the photo thijg is another thingninwas a bit confused on. I guess I would have to research more because of course my fiancee being from Algeria was just sending me passport headshots that they normally take..and these were too big. Ok, well. This doesnt seem as bad or diificult as I thought. Thatnks to you all for the encouragement I more confident now than when we first read the guides. Im really confident we can do it on our own...my fiancee on the other hand is not so confident, lol....well, with leaving it all in the hands of the officials in his country, lol. This is a pretty great adventure that tests our limits I can say. :)

Thanks again for all your help.

Cat

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Hey again everyone. Ok, so time was passing and we were still stuck on lawyer or lawyer. I figured that is not the biggest worry so we have chosen to go with a lawyer as long as it felt right. Now I have a few questions for you all of course since some things here and there are so foreign to me and very foreign to my foreign fiancee lol.

Correct me if im wrong...I am going by the guides, and other instruction. For our package. Right now what I will need from my fiancee is his letter of intent, G325 form, passport style photos and police record (if there are any) is that correct? Also, when it comes to the photos, thisnjust means plain expression, white background and certain length from head to shoulders correct? As far as my photo, then I wouldmhave to go and take anothrr passport style photo as well? I would also assume (expect more stupid questions) that earrings or headbands should be avoided...correct? Lastly, thenletter of intent: does it have to be in the form of the example? I thought all of this time that it was supposed to be written more personal like from myself to my fiancee. Ok guys, I have bothered you all enough. Thank you again for you all who have been hepful and encouraging.

We'll speak soon im sure :)

I vote no lawyer, and beg you to:

1. get on a PC with internet access then

2. click 'Guides' at the top then

3. study the K-1 section there, instructions and flowchart. get the forms, print them out to paper, carry them and the instructions with you, read often until you understand the instructions.

OK ? Can?

Go Get Em, and Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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