Hi, New Here

[s2convt 0]

Hi everyone,

I have been reading the posts in this forum since February and now have done the first step in getting my fiancee here. Alot of information here and excellent resources.

What are the common obstacles that I will face in the up coming weeks. I think my case is pretty clear cut but don't we all??

Does having an attorney fill out the forms and making sure everything is up to par a good idea? Do they prevent less headaches?

I'm sure I will have more questions as the days pass. You guys are great!!

[STL_HCMC 0]

Hi s2convt,

Welcome to VisaJourney.

Your next step is waiting for your NOA1 to arrive.

I can speak from our experience in saying that we didn't use a lawyer of any sorts. From other posts that I've read in the past, many people ran into more trouble using a lawyer than others that did not. We relied on the VisaJourney guides and example forms, as well as the great network of advice and experience from fellow Vietnam VisaJourney members.

Keep your questions coming. There aren't stupid questions on VisaJourney!

Best of luck to you both!

STL_HCMC

Edited October 24, 2006 by STL_HCMC

[trey 0]

Hi everyone,

I have been reading the posts in this forum since February and now have done the first step in getting my fiancee here. Alot of information here and excellent resources.

What are the common obstacles that I will face in the up coming weeks. I think my case is pretty clear cut but don't we all??

Does having an attorney fill out the forms and making sure everything is up to par a good idea? Do they prevent less headaches?

I'm sure I will have more questions as the days pass. You guys are great!!

My fiancee and I studied up on the k-1 visa process for several months here on VJ before beginning the process. We got our forms submitted just before the IMBRA change went into effect. She arrived here 8 days ago after 9 months of bureaucratic red tape and forms. Ours was a simple, clear cut case. We both agree on the same thing about this whole process.... Filling out the forms is the easy part. No need to pay the big money to an attorney to answer a handful of simple questions on forms. The hard part is the waiting and wondering. Think it through - ask questions when you have doubts - check, double check, and TRIPLE CHECK every form before submitting!!! and expect the visa journey to take a long time. Be patient. Be patient. Be patient.

-D & A-

[dalegg 143]

Hi s2convt,

From other posts that I've read in the past, many people ran into more trouble using a lawyer than others that did not.

I can attest to that.

[chuckandkim 0]

Keep your questions coming. There aren't stupid questions on VisaJourney!

AMEN!!!

Welcome to VJ

[Jasman0717 8]

Welcome to VJ. i think Trey said it all, pay attention to detail and deal with the waiting. I didn't use an attorney and blew right through the process just by following the guides and advise here on VJ. Good Luck!

[s2convt 0]

Thanks guys.

Now I am just figuring out what all the abbreviations you use stand for..

[chuckandkim 0]

Like??? Make a list and read the Guides/FAQ