K1 I-129F Visa Question [USA/Philipians}

[vacrimefighter 10]

I am hoping I did not make a big mistake in the K-1 visa application process. My "Fiancée lives in the Philippians and our I-129F was approved and being forwarded to the Embassy in Manila.

I assumed I-129f would cover her daughter age 7 when filling out the application

I-129F, including her daughter age 7 {section #13}

I-134, Section 3#, list children accompanying

DS-230, daughter list in section 19

DS-156, section 5#, list daughter

DS-157, separate form for daughter

[Hank_ 9,174]

I think you will be fine according to what I read here:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

"Children (unmarried and below 21 years of age) of a K-1 applicant may derive immigration benefits from the same I-129F petition and are issued “K-2” visas. Children identified in the approved I-129F petition are called “derivatives”. Derivatives may apply at the same time as the principal applicant parent or may apply later, but must be issued K-2 visas within one year from the date the K-1 visa was issued to the principal applicant parent. Derivatives who are following-to-join the principal applicant parent must apply for their K-2 visas in a timely manner to allow visa issuance within the required period.

The I-129F fiancé(e) petition is a single entry visa that is valid for six months from the date of its approval. If the petition expires, a consular officer may revalidate it for another four months (provided that both parties remain legally free to marry)."

[vacrimefighter 10]

Thanks Hank !

K-1 Fiancé Visa Additional Details:

Family Members

Unmarried minor children who are under 21 years of age of the K-1 visa holder will derive “K-2” non-immigrant visa status from the parent as long as they are mentioned in the petition. A separate petition though is not required if the children accompany or follow the alien fiancée within one year from the date of issuance of the K-1visa. From thereon a separate immigrant visa (I-130) petition is required.

I think you will be fine according to what I read here:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

"Children (unmarried and below 21 years of age) of a K-1 applicant may derive immigration benefits from the same I-129F petition and are issued “K-2” visas. Children identified in the approved I-129F petition are called “derivatives”. Derivatives may apply at the same time as the principal applicant parent or may apply later, but must be issued K-2 visas within one year from the date the K-1 visa was issued to the principal applicant parent. Derivatives who are following-to-join the principal applicant parent must apply for their K-2 visas in a timely manner to allow visa issuance within the required period.

The I-129F fiancé(e) petition is a single entry visa that is valid for six months from the date of its approval. If the petition expires, a consular officer may revalidate it for another four months (provided that both parties remain legally free to marry)."

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hey Tom!! Good Morning!!

Not too bad as I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee this morning!

[vacrimefighter 10]

I am all stressed out - i thought this part would be easy scheduling online...

Hey Tom!! Good Morning!!

Not too bad as I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee this morning!

[Brian121957 43]

Things will go fast now. Send email to get the Manila Case Number. When you have the case number you are about 1 month away from having visa in hand.

T0:NVCInquiry@state.gov

Hi,Can you please send me the Manila Case Number assigned to my application?

WAC#########

Petitioner: XXXXXXXXX

Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxx

Beneficiary: xxxxxxxxx

Date of Birth: xxxxxxxx

Requester: xxxxxxx

Address:

Phone number:

[Hank_ 9,174]

Things will go fast now. Send email to get the Manila Case Number. When you have the case number you are about 1 month away from having visa in hand.

T0:NVCInquiry@state.gov

Hi,Can you please send me the Manila Case Number assigned to my application?

WAC#########

Petitioner: XXXXXXXXX

Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxx

Beneficiary: xxxxxxxxx

Date of Birth: xxxxxxxx

Requester: xxxxxxx

Address:

Phone number:

He has the MNL#, even paid the visa fee already... they are rockin 'n' rolling!!!

[sunandmoon 450]

you've listed the child in the i-129f, so you're set to go. the child will need a separate visa application. the child will also need a medical. the DS-230 is not used in Manila for K-1/K-2 Visas. here are the DS forms that will be used.

DS-156 ( fiance & child ), DS-157 ( fiance & child ), DS-156k ( fiance only ).

if you haven't seen it already, here's a link to the interview preparation instructions...

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_003.pdf

[sunandmoon 450]

He has the MNL#, even paid the visa fee already... they are rockin 'n' rolling!!!

if the child is coming at the same time as the mom, it will require a separate visa fee.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yup. He already paid two fees.

[vacrimefighter 10]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP - Our Journey starts next week