Hello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process

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Hi everyone. I found this site to be the most helpful site in getting the K-1 visa done, so I really am glad it's here. I could have sworn I saw a little "how-to" list of steps on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost where that is.

Anyway, my fiance and I got engaged in January. We kind of had hoped to have the wedding in her country (Indonesia), and started right away with the religious preparations (required for marriage in Indonesia). I kept contacting the US Embassy trying to get information on how I could start the visa process, or if I could get a tourist visa, etc. so we could be together relatively soon after the wedding. The answers they gave were never really "to the point" i.e. they never explained that if we got married there, it would only be after the wedding we could start the process. We found that out from consulting a lawyer.

So although it feels kind of late in the game for us, we have decided to do an bethrothal/engagement ceremony in Indonesia, and go with the K-1 visa to get married here. Honestly, it turns out that this will make it easier for everyone involved, so it's a good thing. And I get to start the process right away.

So that's my story.... I guess I'll be browsing the site and gathering information along the way.

[nowhereman 1]

Hi everyone. I found this site to be the most helpful site in getting the K-1 visa done, so I really am glad it's here. I could have sworn I saw a little "how-to" list of steps on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost where that is.

Anyway, my fiance and I got engaged in January. We kind of had hoped to have the wedding in her country (Indonesia), and started right away with the religious preparations (required for marriage in Indonesia). I kept contacting the US Embassy trying to get information on how I could start the visa process, or if I could get a tourist visa, etc. so we could be together relatively soon after the wedding. The answers they gave were never really "to the point" i.e. they never explained that if we got married there, it would only be after the wedding we could start the process. We found that out from consulting a lawyer.

So although it feels kind of late in the game for us, we have decided to do an bethrothal/engagement ceremony in Indonesia, and go with the K-1 visa to get married here. Honestly, it turns out that this will make it easier for everyone involved, so it's a good thing. And I get to start the process right away.

So that's my story.... I guess I'll be browsing the site and gathering information along the way.

If you marry its a K3 visa, not a K1. If you do not marry your fiancee is eligible for a K1 visa. There are forums specific to the K1 & K3 process so please look there for more info.

[sjr09 155]

Hi everyone. I found this site to be the most helpful site in getting the K-1 visa done, so I really am glad it's here. I could have sworn I saw a little "how-to" list of steps on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost where that is.

Anyway, my fiance and I got engaged in January. We kind of had hoped to have the wedding in her country (Indonesia), and started right away with the religious preparations (required for marriage in Indonesia). I kept contacting the US Embassy trying to get information on how I could start the visa process, or if I could get a tourist visa, etc. so we could be together relatively soon after the wedding. The answers they gave were never really "to the point" i.e. they never explained that if we got married there, it would only be after the wedding we could start the process. We found that out from consulting a lawyer.

So although it feels kind of late in the game for us, we have decided to do an bethrothal/engagement ceremony in Indonesia, and go with the K-1 visa to get married here. Honestly, it turns out that this will make it easier for everyone involved, so it's a good thing. And I get to start the process right away.

So that's my story.... I guess I'll be browsing the site and gathering information along the way.

Try this like it has alot of info http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides

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Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

[nowhereman 1]

Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.

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Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.

Yeah, that make sense that individual statements are needed. Do they need to have originals? I guess I can call them and ask.

Here is what the instruction form says:

"Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e)

whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her

admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to

submit to establish your mutual intent;"

I was hoping she could sign and fax me a statement which I could include with my letter. I will call them about it.

[nowhereman 1]

Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.

Yeah, that make sense that individual statements are needed. Do they need to have originals? I guess I can call them and ask.

Here is what the instruction form says:

"Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e)

whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her

admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to

submit to establish your mutual intent;"

I was hoping she could sign and fax me a statement which I could include with my letter. I will call them about it.

It says "original statements". A fax by definition is not an original statement. Can you get by with a fax? Maybe... but why chance it?

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It says "original statements". A fax by definition is not an original statement. Can you get by with a fax? Maybe... but why chance it?

Indeed, I guess I better get her to mail it to me.