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I am a Peace Corps volunteer in China and I would like to marry my fiance, but I can't because it is forbidden by Peace Corps. So I am filling out the K1 visa application from China and then sending it to the United States where my friend has agreed to send it to the Texas lockbox. I don't know if this is the best way, but if anyone has a better suggestion, I would love to hear it.

I was also wondering about form G-325A. The example form on Visajourney is expired and so I went to the state department website and their form expired August 2012. Is this a problem or am I still able to fill it out?

Thank you!

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I am a Peace Corps volunteer in China and I would like to marry my fiance, but I can't because it is forbidden by Peace Corps. So I am filling out the K1 visa application from China and then sending it to the United States where my friend has agreed to send it to the Texas lockbox. I don't know if this is the best way, but if anyone has a better suggestion, I would love to hear it.

I was also wondering about form G-325A. The example form on Visajourney is expired and so I went to the state department website and their form expired August 2012. Is this a problem or am I still able to fill it out?

Thank you!

When are you finished with Peace Corps? Have you factored in when the application will be approved, etc and the timing of your return to the states? Is having a relationship also forbidden by Peace Corps? If so, won't the government know that you were involved while in Peace Corps? I'm just curious as I'm clueless about Peace Corps rules....

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K1
VSC NOA1 --- March 8, 2012
NOA2 --- October 11, 2012
Visa Approved --- December 17, 2012
POE --- December 22, 2012

AOS
AOS/EAD/AP NOA1 --- March 4, 2013
Biometrics --- April 3, 2013

EAD/AP received --- May 16, 2013

AOS Interview --- August 9, 2013

GC in production --- August 9, 2013

GC received --- August 17, 2013

N400

Approved May, 2018

Oath May, 2018

I130 - Nebraska SC

NOA1 - August 30, 2018

Case approved - August 28, 2019

NVC -

Interview -



I am the USC who brought my fiancé here on a K1,  who's now a USC and is now filing for his mother - whose case just got approved :)

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When are you finished with Peace Corps? Have you factored in when the application will be approved, etc and the timing of your return to the states? Is having a relationship also forbidden by Peace Corps? If so, won't the government know that you were involved while in Peace Corps? I'm just curious as I'm clueless about Peace Corps rules....

Yes, the specific language of Peace Corps policy is that if you want to marry a national of another country during your service, you must talk with Peace Corps for approval. I don't plan to marry her until after my service. I am trying to fill out the forms now so she can come back with me to the United States. I have also heard that the K1 would make it easier for my fiance to get the CR1 too.

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Yes, the specific language of Peace Corps policy is that if you want to marry a national of another country during your service, you must talk with Peace Corps for approval. I don't plan to marry her until after my service. I am trying to fill out the forms now so she can come back with me to the United States. I have also heard that the K1 would make it easier for my fiance to get the CR1 too.

Sorry, but that is not correct. Either you're going for the K-1 or the CR-1. The CR-1 is for married couples, the K-1 is for unmarried couples. You'd do well to read the comparison chart and the respective guides (but ignore the K-3 info) to know what's involved and then make an informed decision on which is best for your situation: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=compare

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

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Also, to answer your other question, it's best to check the USCIS.gov website to ensure you have the latest version of all forms. The State Dept. is not part of the process at this point.

The G-325A form, for example, available on the USCIS site will let you know that you're using the latest version as well as if earlier versions are accepted: http://www.uscis.gov/g-325a

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

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I am a Peace Corps volunteer in China and I would like to marry my fiance, but I can't because it is forbidden by Peace Corps. So I am filling out the K1 visa application from China and then sending it to the United States where my friend has agreed to send it to the Texas lockbox. I don't know if this is the best way, but if anyone has a better suggestion, I would love to hear it.

I was also wondering about form G-325A. The example form on Visajourney is expired and so I went to the state department website and their form expired August 2012. Is this a problem or am I still able to fill it out?

Thank you!

As long as the form (G-325A) is taken from the USCIS website, it's okay for use even if it has an expiration date. Usually there will be a note to that effect on the top of the page.

K1
VSC NOA1 --- March 8, 2012
NOA2 --- October 11, 2012
Visa Approved --- December 17, 2012
POE --- December 22, 2012

AOS
AOS/EAD/AP NOA1 --- March 4, 2013
Biometrics --- April 3, 2013

EAD/AP received --- May 16, 2013

AOS Interview --- August 9, 2013

GC in production --- August 9, 2013

GC received --- August 17, 2013

N400

Approved May, 2018

Oath May, 2018

I130 - Nebraska SC

NOA1 - August 30, 2018

Case approved - August 28, 2019

NVC -

Interview -



I am the USC who brought my fiancé here on a K1,  who's now a USC and is now filing for his mother - whose case just got approved :)

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