melissa-n-alfredo

The London Embassy does allow the visa applicant to self-sponsor though. Meaning that they can fill out their own affidavit and supply their own income and assets, for consideration, without using a USC to file affidavit.

No, it isn't an immigrant visa and I am copying this from the USCIS website. I am doing this, so that others will not be misinformed, between the 2. Here is what is wrote on the site :
Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
Nonimmigrant visa for fiancé(e) (K-1)- To travel to the United States for marriage. An I-129F fiancé(e) petition is required.

The I-134 affidavit of support, which is the requirement for fiance visa, is a non-binding document. So no one will be held accountable for anything. However, when adjusting status after your marriage, an I-864 affidavit of support is required which IS BINDING.
The USC petitioner CAN file and receive government assistance, if needed. However, the foreign beneficiay(ies) should not. If a visa holder applies and receives benefits, then both the visa holder and/or the government can legally sue the sponsor/co-sponsor for reimbursement. Furthermore, when the beneficiary APPLIES for any kind of assistance, they MUST include their sponsors income and assets on the application too. Which may cause the benefits to be completely denied to the beneficiary, anyways, for being over the income limit.

The I-134 affidavit of support, which is the requirement for fiance visa, is a non-binding document. So no one will be held accountable for anything. However, when adjusting status after your marriage, an I-864 affidavit of support is required which IS BINDING.
The USC petitioner CAN file and receive government assistance, if needed. However, the foreign beneficiay(ies) should not. If a visa holder applies and receives benefits, then both the visa holder and/or the government can legally sue the sponsor/co-sponsor for reimbursement. Furthermore, when the beneficiary APPLIES for any kind of assistance, they MUST include their sponsors income and assets on the application too. Which may cause the benefits to be completely denied to the beneficiary, anyways, for being over the income limit.

I agree COMPLETELY!!! ......I think it is wonderful that their dreams are taking place, much faster than all of us. But it does hurt, to know I have waited for so long too, and someone else gets an approval almost instantly. I think we have all spent numerous hours in making our fiance packet, the very best that it can be. And in under normal circumstance, those documents aren't even viewed for months after the NOA1. So, there was alot of luck in getting a 14 day approval, but I also believe there was a mistake somewhere in the process for that to happen. Humans do make mistakes and maybe the file was put in a wrong box, to be processed......Anyways, Congrats to the petitioner!!! I know you must be thrilled!!! Good luck in your journey

I agree with the advice, given to you above. Spousal support is usually never given, especially if you have been employed. That is given more to wives, who have children or having some kind of disability or their husband would not let them earn their own income (therefore becoming completely dependent on husband). If you have been working, even if not currently, they will view this as you being able to care for yourself. Years ago, women were awarded this, but now it is very uncommon.
Also, being that you are in process of immigration proceedings or status change, it may cause you more harm to make such request. Most will view this as your way of gaining immigration benefits and monetary gain, and will think your entire marriage has been based on fraud.
I would suggest too, that you talk both with an immigration and divorce lawyer. This is going to be a very sticky situation, and you don't need to go about it alone, without representation. But before doing this, I would seriously consider the possible outcome of it all. I'm sorry that you are going thru this. But I think spousal support, is going to be the least of your worries, once all is said and done. Good luck!

I agree COMPLETELY!!! ......I think it is wonderful that their dreams are taking place, much faster than all of us. But it does hurt, to know I have waited for so long too, and someone else gets an approval almost instantly. I think we have all spent numerous hours in making our fiance packet, the very best that it can be. And in under normal circumstance, those documents aren't even viewed for months after the NOA1. So, there was alot of luck in getting a 14 day approval, but I also believe there was a mistake somewhere in the process for that to happen. Humans do make mistakes and maybe the file was put in a wrong box, to be processed......Anyways, Congrats to the petitioner!!! I know you must be thrilled!!! Good luck in your journey

I agree COMPLETELY!!! ......I think it is wonderful that their dreams are taking place, much faster than all of us. But it does hurt, to know I have waited for so long too, and someone else gets an approval almost instantly. I think we have all spent numerous hours in making our fiance packet, the very best that it can be. And in under normal circumstance, those documents aren't even viewed for months after the NOA1. So, there was alot of luck in getting a 14 day approval, but I also believe there was a mistake somewhere in the process for that to happen. Humans do make mistakes and maybe the file was put in a wrong box, to be processed......Anyways, Congrats to the petitioner!!! I know you must be thrilled!!! Good luck in your journey

Ok, I think I now have the information, for those of you who are wondering the same thing as I was. It is indeed a VERY complex procedure.
First step: Will need to have US birth certificate translated into Spanish, as well as previous divorce decrees. Take those to a local Mexican consulates office (here in US) to have them notarized, with seal. From there, will take them to Dept. of State to have certified and translated documents given in Spanish.
Step two: Will take those items plus stamped passport and travel permit (issued once crossing the border) to Mexican Embassy to apply for permission, to legally marry a Mexican resident. There are fees involved, not sure what that costs, but have been told it is between $200-$300 dollars. There is usually a waiting period, as well.
Step three: If given permission, will then need to find doctor to do blood tests and x-rays, and get clean bill of health or obtain treatment for underlying issues.
Step four: will apply for marriage license, after all requirements are met and proven. And then can officially have a civil wedding, where it will be legal and binding.
*****Mexican resident will also have to have proper identification, proof of residence, blood work and x-rays and be present when applying for marriage license. Will also need two witnesses.
>>>>>>And if a church wedding is desired, there are more information and documents that will need to be submitted to church and priest. But a church wedding is more so for religious beliefs and is not legally binding. A civil wedding IS formally accepted in US and around the world. <<<<<<< It is tradition in Mexico to do one or the other. And some will do both, depending on family values and religious beliefs.

Yes, you will need fiance's birth certificate .
No need for her identification, other than if she were to give you a complete copy of all pages in her passport, including front and back cover.
Yes, will need letters of intent from both, with date close to interview (similar to the one submitted with I-129F application.
You do not need the NOA1 but you WILL need the NOA2.
******It is usually requested and best advised to take in copies of everything, possibly even 2 copies of each. GOOD LUCK!!!