Question 12 on I-129F

[Marie & Steve 0]

Hi everyone,

I just started filling out the forms for the K1 visa, I have a few questions I need your help answering. I find the whole process very tedious that I am to the point where I am flirting with the idea of hiring a lawyer. What is stopping me is the fact I had a conversation with one who promise me the K1 visa approval by August; after saying the New York/Trinidad process take 7 months but he can get it done for me sooner. I know from reading the post on VJ things can not be rush things happen when it happens.

Here are my questions; I hope one of you great people will be able to help me with an answer.

1. Question 12 of the I-129 :If your Fiancé (e) is currently in the U.S., complete the following: He or she last arrived as a: my answer yes as a Crewman

Arrival/Departure Record (I94) Number: He does not have an I-94 he has an I-95

2. There is a spot to enter the I-94 record number which consist of 3 numbers follow by a dash and 8 more numbers. However, on the I-95, I only see an OMB NO. Which consist of 4 numbers follow by a dash and 4 more numbers. Has anyone encountered this? Do I put the OMB number or is there another number on the I-95 that goes there? Should I leave it blank? I am planning on including a copy of his I-95 in my packet. Is that wise?

3. There is an arrival date on the I-95 but I do not see where the expiration date is located on the I-95.

4. Is it true that it is taking longer to get a K1 visa if the fiancé (e) is from Trinidad?

5. What is the different between a tax transcript and a copy of your tax return (1040)? Which one should be sent?

Thank you all in advance for you help

Marie

[YuAndDan 153]

1) If does not have an I-94 then (N/A)

2) OMB number is NOT what they are looking for, OMB number is a survey number for the paperwork reduction act, it is not a serial number that is unique to the form.

3) Look for a stamp with date that you are required to depart, if not then "None"

4) For the initial processing through USCIS and NVC for the most part they are all the same, after NVC the time can vary by consulate. Check out the timelines and filter for country.

5) Simple tax transcript is ordered from IRS and are free, if using a retiurn (1040, evidence like (W2, 1099) need to be attached) (I-134 and this information is not needed until later for the interview.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi everyone,

I just started filling out the forms for the K1 visa, I have a few questions I need your help answering. I find the whole process very tedious that I am to the point where I am flirting with the idea of hiring a lawyer. What is stopping me is the fact I had a conversation with one who promise me the K1 visa approval by August; after saying the New York/Trinidad process take 7 months but he can get it done for me sooner. I know from reading the post on VJ things can not be rush things happen when it happens.

Here are my questions; I hope one of you great people will be able to help me with an answer.

1. Question 12 of the I-129 :If your Fiancé (e) is currently in the U.S., complete the following: He or she last arrived as a: my answer yes as a Crewman

Arrival/Departure Record (I94) Number: He does not have an I-94 he has an I-95

2. There is a spot to enter the I-94 record number which consist of 3 numbers follow by a dash and 8 more numbers. However, on the I-95, I only see an OMB NO. Which consist of 4 numbers follow by a dash and 4 more numbers. Has anyone encountered this? Do I put the OMB number or is there another number on the I-95 that goes there? Should I leave it blank? I am planning on including a copy of his I-95 in my packet. Is that wise?

3. There is an arrival date on the I-95 but I do not see where the expiration date is located on the I-95.

4. Is it true that it is taking longer to get a K1 visa if the fiancé (e) is from Trinidad?

5. What is the different between a tax transcript and a copy of your tax return (1040)? Which one should be sent?

Thank you all in advance for you help

Marie

The onversation you had should be enough to scare you from lawyers. They have absolutely NO influence on the process ing and you will still have to do ALL the tedious work and still have to answer all the questions. They will fill in some ofrms on the computer and lighten your wallet a few thousand. Oh, you found one that will do it for $500? What about the AOS? Ask him that. Never mind the lawyer, this is a simple process, about as difficult as the job applications for Walmart.

I will allow others to answer 1,2, 3, and 4. I am not familiar with the I-95 but I wiwager someone here is.You will get good, fast answers for FREE. Try that with an attorney.

5. Tax transcript is a printout from the IRS of the tax return they have on file. A tax return is a copy of what you say you sent in. If you have w-2s, 1099s or other supporting documents, you can use a copy of your tax return and attah copies of the supporting documents. If you are self employed or own a business, it is best to request a transcript.

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Hi everyone,

I just started filling out the forms for the K1 visa, I have a few questions I need your help answering. I find the whole process very tedious that I am to the point where I am flirting with the idea of hiring a lawyer. What is stopping me is the fact I had a conversation with one who promise me the K1 visa approval by August; after saying the New York/Trinidad process take 7 months but he can get it done for me sooner. I know from reading the post on VJ things can not be rush things happen when it happens.

Here are my questions; I hope one of you great people will be able to help me with an answer.

1. Question 12 of the I-129 :If your Fiancé (e) is currently in the U.S., complete the following: He or she last arrived as a: my answer yes as a Crewman

Arrival/Departure Record (I94) Number: He does not have an I-94 he has an I-95

2. There is a spot to enter the I-94 record number which consist of 3 numbers follow by a dash and 8 more numbers. However, on the I-95, I only see an OMB NO. Which consist of 4 numbers follow by a dash and 4 more numbers. Has anyone encountered this? Do I put the OMB number or is there another number on the I-95 that goes there? Should I leave it blank? I am planning on including a copy of his I-95 in my packet. Is that wise?

3. There is an arrival date on the I-95 but I do not see where the expiration date is located on the I-95.

4. Is it true that it is taking longer to get a K1 visa if the fiancé (e) is from Trinidad?

5. What is the different between a tax transcript and a copy of your tax return (1040)? Which one should be sent?

Thank you all in advance for you help

Marie

A lawyer will not speed up your case! They are likely just trying to get your money.

I suggest getting tax transcripts. See : http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

Being from Trinidad doesn't make the process a lot longer. It might take a couple months beginning-to-end for everything to be completed from the Trinidad embassy's point of view, but that holds true for most countries (some take a lot longer). As for everything else, it takes about the same amount of time as any country.

Check out our timeline for a good overall estimate, as well as using the site's timeline function. You will need some patience, but it can be worth it in the end.

Good to see some T&T folk around. Good luck on your journey!

Edited February 18, 2009 by Jesse and Hema

[Marie & Steve 0]

1) If does not have an I-94 then (N/A)

2) OMB number is NOT what they are looking for, OMB number is a survey number for the paperwork reduction act, it is not a serial number that is unique to the form.

3) Look for a stamp with date that you are required to depart, if not then "None"

4) For the initial processing through USCIS and NVC for the most part they are all the same, after NVC the time can vary by consulate. Check out the timelines and filter for country.

5) Simple tax transcript is ordered from IRS and are free, if using a retiurn (1040, evidence like (W2, 1099) need to be attached) (I-134 and this information is not needed until later for the interview.

Thank you all for your help. I really appreciate it.

Marie

Edited February 18, 2009 by Marie & Steve