Fiance's end of the K-1 Fiance Visa

[DesertJason 1]

Hello Again,

When I start to file for the K-1 Visa, what does my Fiance have to do? I don't quite understand what she needs to do. She's from the Philippines, but she works at as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. Does she need to go back to the Philippines once I start the Visa? Or is all the work done on my end?

-Thanks

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Hello Again,

When I start to file for the K-1 Visa, what does my Fiance have to do? I don't quite understand what she needs to do. She's from the Philippines, but she works at as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. Does she need to go back to the Philippines once I start the Visa? Or is all the work done on my end?

-Thanks

Here is the guide for new starter.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Good luck.

[DesertJason 1]

Here is the guide for new starter.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Good luck.

Anyone can post a link, you wanna make some comments on where I should read that address my specific questions? I also didn't see anything relating to what I asked in the guide.

Thanks.

[TBoneTX 47,141]

Your fiancee (spelling for the female half of the engaged couple) needs to provide you a Letter of Intent to Marry with an original signature. She might also provide you any "evidence of bona fide relationship" that might bolster your petition package (although Manila is not a tough embassy). Given the time that it takes for USCIS to process petitions, there's no need for her to return to the Philippines anytime soon.

The above can be inferred from the Guides in the link above, and from studying the forums.

[kitthekat 1,317]

Your fiancee (spelling for the female half of the engaged couple) needs to provide you a Letter of Intent to Marry with an original signature. She might also provide you any "evidence of bona fide relationship" that might bolster your petition package (although Manila is not a tough embassy). Given the time that it takes for USCIS to process petitions, there's no need for her to return to the Philippines anytime soon.

The above can be inferred from the Guides in the link above, and from studying the forums.

Just adding on: Foreign fiancee also needs to provide the G-325A form with an original signature and passport photo in accordance with US specifications (items 9 and 10 in the link previously posted) to be included in the I-129F petition. Also, if applicable, items 12-13.

OP: Do you mean that you are starting to gather the documents needed to file the I-129F petition or that the petition has been approved and your fiancee is now applying for the K1 visa? If you look at items 8-9 in this link that's the point at which your fiancee needs to be back in the Philippines. If she's a legal resident in Hong Kong, there's a possibility for her to interview in Hong Kong as well (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

Edited October 29, 2013 by kitthekat

[Ownerjfa 4]

This is kind of my question too. Do I have to send my fiancee an exact copy of the original application complete with her own set of certified documents (the documents with the raised seal), e.g. my divorce decree, birth certificate, etc. or would a copy of it do?

It is my understanding that she needs a copy only to bring with her to the interview and the original application I sent the interviewer should have, because it was sent to them via the NVC.

I know I have to send her my I-134 documents too, correct?

Finally, since I've scanned all my documents to my Google Drive, and if she just needs a copy (and not the certified documents) couldn't she just get all those documents from my Google Drive, print them and take that?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello Again,

When I start to file for the K-1 Visa, what does my Fiance have to do? I don't quite understand what she needs to do. She's from the Philippines, but she works at as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. Does she need to go back to the Philippines once I start the Visa? Or is all the work done on my end?

-Thanks

When filing the I-129F petition, you do MOST of the paperwork, you fiancee will need to complete the G-325A, a letter of intent to marry, and provide a 2X2 passport photo (white background) See the GUIDES for the K-1 process.

Now for a question. Does your fiancee plan to complete the actual visa application in Hong Kong or will she be flying back to the Philippines once the petition is approved? I ask because if she is planning to stay in Hong Kong, list that address, if she plans to fly back to the Philippines list her address in the Philippines - NVC will send the file to the embassy in whichever country you list for her address.

[DesertJason 1]

When filing the I-129F petition, you do MOST of the paperwork, you fiancee will need to complete the G-325A, a letter of intent to marry, and provide a 2X2 passport photo (white background) See the GUIDES for the K-1 process.

Now for a question. Does your fiancee plan to complete the actual visa application in Hong Kong or will she be flying back to the Philippines once the petition is approved? I ask because if she is planning to stay in Hong Kong, list that address, if she plans to fly back to the Philippines list her address in the Philippines - NVC will send the file to the embassy in whichever country you list for her address.

Well that's what I'm trying to figure out, if she needs to go back to the Philipines or not. I'm still confused on the answers people are giving.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Well that's what I'm trying to figure out, if she needs to go back to the Philipines or not. I'm still confused on the answers people are giving.

OK. Can she keeping working where she is working right up through the visa process or will they want to terminate her employment and have her return to the Philippines once they learn she starting the visa process?

If she can stay working where she is until it's time to fly to the USA then do the visa application there (not to be confused with the petition process you are about to start ) in HK.

That is pretty much the key to where, along with what your fiancee may want. She may want time to go back home to visit family, so processing there in Manila may be better.... you two have to figure that one out.

But I would suggest you do so before filing the I-129F, that way you don't have to try and do a change of embassy in mid-stream.

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Well that's what I'm trying to figure out, if she needs to go back to the Philipines or not. I'm still confused on the answers people are giving.

If she is legally working and residing in Hong Kong, then no, she does not have to go back to the Philippines when it comes time for the K-1 visa interview. She can go back if she chooses to. Which is why she needs to decide that, and then if she wants to interview in Hong Kong, list her address for Hong Kong on the I-129F and list Hong Kong as the consulate she will be interviewing at. If she wants or needs to return to the Philippines before the time comes for the K-1 visa interview, then list her address there and put Manila for the consulate on the I-129F.

[SparklePony 238]

The biggest issue is whether or not she is in Hong Kong legally. If she is, then you can list her HK address and have her go through the process through the HK Embassy. Do bear in mind at some point she might still need a police certificate from the Philippines.

If she's not legal in HK, then she needs to go back to Singapore once the process reaches the Embassy stage.

[Darnell 8,479]

Well that's what I'm trying to figure out, if she needs to go back to the Philipines or not. I'm still confused on the answers people are giving.

The one cool bit? She has a choice, but it depends on the length of her work visa in HKG, really !

[Lady Petunia 1]

Hello Again,

When I start to file for the K-1 Visa, what does my Fiance have to do? I don't quite understand what she needs to do. She's from the Philippines, but she works at as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. Does she need to go back to the Philippines once I start the Visa? Or is all the work done on my end?

-Thanks

[Lady Petunia 1]

Hello there. I am also a DH here in HK from Philippines. We are on the process of gathering documents for our I-129F application. My Fiance will soon file his petition for me maybe mid of December and i decided to have my interview here in USEM HK.

Good Luck!

[DesertJason 1]

Hello there. I am also a DH here in HK from Philippines. We are on the process of gathering documents for our I-129F application. My Fiance will soon file his petition for me maybe mid of December and i decided to have my interview here in USEM HK.

Good Luck!

Thanks that sounds good! I'll have to look, to see if the mailing address is the same as the resident address has to be the same. Her employers can get to her mail (don't understand why or how), and they like to snoop around.

To everyone:

Thanks. She's a legal DH in HK that started a new 2 year term contract. The reason, wanted specific information about this subject, is because it's dealing with a bureaucracy. I'd like things to go as smoothly as possible.