scot4ks

Apologies for asking lots of questions today. There are a couple of things I am unsure about when applying for the K-1 visa:

1) Do you need to fill out a DS-158? It's on the visajourney example documents, but not on the list of required documents on the London Embassy information webpage for K visa applicants.

2) Do we need to fill out the DS-160? I read somewhere it replaces some forms including the DS-158.

3) For the I-134 Affidavit of Support. My fiancee (petitioner) is a student and so barely meets the poverty line. She has some savings however. Does anyone know just how strict the consular officers are when it comes to supporting evidence? I just don't know what to expect.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi folks,

Again I'm looking for some help and advice. When I was in college I was in the officer training corps for the RAF (called the University Air Squadron). Having asked the question a few months ago if it actually counted as military service, I agree that it does. I am now getting ready for my K-1 interview at the London Embassy. On their website it states:

"Military Records: Persons who have served in the military forces of any country must obtain one copy of their military record. Note: On the day of the visa interview you will be required to furnish either your discharge papers or evidence of terminal leave from the forces.

Note: Military records from certain countries are unavailable. For further information, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit."

I obtained from my former squadron an A5 sized official stamped document titled "Royal Air Force Reserve and Royal Auxiliary Air Force Brief Statement of Service & Certificate on Discharge". It states my name, rank, dates of service, date of discharge, reason for discharge and remarks on conduct, proficiency etc.

Does anyone have any experience of this or know what the Embassy looks for? Does the document I describe fulfil what they are looking for? I have no idea what else they could request or what I could get from the RAF. It was just a drinking/flying club.

Thanks again for your time!

Background:

I am a British citizen currently applying for a K1 Visa. During my university years I was a member of a subsection of the military reserves. The aim of the unit was to encourage bright students to consider careers in the British RAF by giving free flying lessons (although they taught no military specific flying skills), take part in all expenses paid expeditions (of an entirely non-military nature) to foreign continents, and providing access to an exclusive, cheap bar. Membership was entirely voluntary - you could leave at any time. Moreover, membership did not entitle you to any salary (except for expenses and a daily stipend) nor was accession to the real RAF an automatic right - members still had to attend a full selection process. In no way are members combat ready. It really was an exclusive club with no strings attached - save for the "stain" it will now put on my immigration forms. I was "discharged" following graduation and never went into the real military and so therefore never held a commission or any form of seniority or responsibility.

As much as I would never say I have been in the military, I cannot ignore the technical nature of the questions required for AoS/Naturalization. It is fairly black and white, and I cannot tick "No" to the "Have you ever performed military service?" question, as I was given a uniform (which was rarely worn) and a British Military ID card.

Question:

Does prior military service have any negative bearing on applications for AoS, Naturalization or even the issuance of the K1 Visa?

Are any readers out who are, or have been, in a similar situation? Does anyone know of anyone else like this? Is there any reliable information out there regarding this? There is very little. I do not know if I should have cause for concern.

I'd appreciate informed answers please. Many thanks for your time.

D&K

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