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    tax returns

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by TucsonBill

    The instructions for the I-134 do not ask for tax returns, (unless you are self employed). I did not submit any and none were ever asked for. Your consulate may have instructions or requirements in addition to the I-134 instructions, but my advice is, dont give them ####### they dont ask for.

    Bill

    NOA1 or NOT!

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    After tracking my petition on-line via the #'s on the back of my check, it stated a notice was sent to me on May18. I waited and waited...by June12 I couldn't wait anymore therefore I called Vermont and they said it was mailed and I should have rec'd it but they would go ahead and mail a new one. Yesterday, i thoutht I rec'd it but it was only a letter saying "your petition was rec'd and a notice was mailed 5/18...unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we were unable to produce a duplicate receipt notice...retain this letter for future reference and as proof of receipt."

    I guess I'll never receive the original :unsure:

    Has this ever happened to anyone? Will I ever need it?

    I guess I should be happy they at least responded with something. :unsure:

    The NOA2 is the one you'll need, the NOA1 is just a receipt.

    Bill

    no packet 3 yet ? why ?

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted · Edited by TucsonBill

    i logged on to sit at us.gov and saw medical app on july 2 2007 at 7:00 am

    and interview date at 7:30 at embassy manila............ however at bottom of page i got in mail it said fiance will soon recieve packet 3 in mail with her forms to fill out . its now JUNE 17 th and no PACKET 3

    i logged on to gov site tonight and now they say to DOWNLOAD them myself. ANY help HERE on PACKET 3.

    Do I download the DS-156 FORM ? she has no adobe in cafe so i need to find out quickly so i can get them to her ?? or should i just do nothing and wait for this so- called packet 3. ty TIM ANA

    Your packet 3 will have specific information depending on which country your fiance is from. I suggest you fill out your profile and timeline here and direct your questions to others seeking to bring thier fiances from the same country (Philippines I presume?). It's very hard to give you much helpful advice as it is.

    Bill

    Need urgent help with K1 visa

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by TucsonBill

    My divorce was not final until March of 06, (in my case we'd been separated for over 8 years), and got engaged in February 06.. I didn't hide anything and no one ever said a word about it.. I cannot imagine it will be a problem..

    Bill

    OOPS - Sorry - I just realized it was April we were engaged! hehe! - I still dont think it will be a problem :blush:

    Pissed

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I just got my wifes NOA for AOS and it had the wrong address! I was lucky because my postman caught it. I have copies of everything I sent and it appears that whoever entered the data for the AOS made a typo. One thing you might do is verify that they have your address entered correctly, (if you've not already done so).

    As long as they have your correct address, I agree that the NOA1 is not that important and that it's the NOA2 that you will need in the future.

    Bill

    Proving a Common Residence

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted · Edited by TucsonBill

    I have the 'tips' provided in this forum and I may have some problems...

    I purchased my current home about 20 years ago and it is in my name only.

    All my utility, cable TV etc, bills are in my name only.

    We do have a joint checking account, I purchased a car in her name only (as a gift), she will have an Arizona drivers license showing our address, both her and her daughter have health insurance showing our address, automobile insurance showing our address, photos of our wedding, reception, honeymoon, birthday parties etc. I could also get letters from neighbors...

    What else should I do? Is what I have enough?

    Bill

    Problem while waiting for green card...

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    Here in Arizona, an international drivers license is not valid. The local DMV issued Pao a drivers license but only made it valid until the I-94 expired. Even the DMV supervisor was vague about what we could do before the arrival of her green card in order to get her driving privelages extended.. any ideas on this?

    Hi Bill, I did not read any rule that says drivers licenses for visa holders valid only until I94 expires. What I found out for Mira is, She can apply for an instructional license with 2 forms of ID ( passport and SSN) the instructional license is good for 12 months. Of course the driver has to be accompanied by a full license driver over 21. You might want to ask sheriff Uhling he may know more. Heh how does Pao like Tucson? Mira loves it here!!

    Cliff.

    When Pao got her learners permit, it had an expiration date 90 days from the date of her I-94 - once she passed her tests, her drivers license had the same expiration date. You might want to look at the actual permit Mira received and look at the expiration date. I'm hoping when we get the NOA for AOS we can get her license extended.

    Pao and her 8 year old daughter, Wynne, both like Tucson and have been doing very well here.

    Bill

    Problem while waiting for green card...

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    In Tucson I have written confirmation from the DMV here that you can bring your NOA1 for adjustment of status and get it extended. When I went in last week to the centre at Stocker Drive, in East Tucson, the lady there knew everything about the K1 visa and she told me that when I get my driving license and my I-94 has expired, just bring the NOA1 (she knew what it was!) and they will extend it. So you definatly can extend the driving license whilst waiting for the greencard.

    This is the best answer yet... We are expecting our NOA any day now, the checks were cashed yesterday.

    You say your confirmation was 'written' - any chance of getting a copy or getting the name of the lady at the DMV who helped you?

    Bill

    AOS and the K2 Visa

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    My wife applied for and received her SS# right after we got married, (using her married name). The local Social Security office would not issue a SS# for her daughter saying that K2 visa holders are not eligible, that they need to submit EAD.

    I have read elsewhere that they can get an SS# with EAD OR LPR... is LPR same as the green card? I don't see any sense in applying for EAD for a seven year old, but I would like her to have an SS# as opposed to just a tax ID number.

    My question is, can she get her SS# after we complete AOS with her green card or MUST we file the EAD paperwork?

    Bill

    I-765 with the AOS?

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    My fiance entered the US in mid February on an I-129f Fiance Visa, we were married, and now we are finalizing everything to send in for her AOS. The I-765 for working here says we can file the form if it is within 90 days of her entry, but now she is beyond the 90 days... can we still send the I-765 together with the AOS paperwork? Can we include the fees in one check or seperate checks, (if we can still send it).

    My concern is that we are about 3 weeks beyond the 90 days for the I-765, (but we were married well within the 90 days as required for the Fiance Visa).

    Bill

    AOS Checklist

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    My wife came here on an I-129f visa and we were married within the 90 days, now we are trying to complete the forms for AOS. The packet we picked up at the local office did not include form I-130. When I look at the checklist provided by the local immigration office, it lists the form I-130 as a requirement so I am confused. The I-130 is not listed in the 'example forms' section here on this site under the AOS section.

    Is the I-130 needed or not? If it is needed, then why is it not listed here under the example forms for AOS?

    Bill

    SAWASDEE 2

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    --snip--

    First, when my fiancee was born her mother was very young, and on her birth certificate her Grandparents were actually listed as her parents and she took her Grandparents surname. Her Grandparents have both since passed away, and her actual parents are now listed on her census form, but she has kept her Grandparents surname. Is this likely to cause any confusion in the Visa process? My plan is to just fill out the form with her current surname (from her Grandparents) and not make any mention of the earlier history.

    My second question is concerning my fiancee's daughter. My fiancee had a daughter out of wedlock at an early age. She lived with the father for a couple of years before she moved out (due to infidelity and a gambling problem) - she moved out over five years ago. My fiancee was never married to the father, but the Father is listed on the daughter's birth certificate. The Father has now been married for several years. He has never provided any financial assistance for his child, or contacted her in over five years. After we are married in the US, my fiancee and I plan to find a new home together (I own a one bedroom loft) and then bring her daughter to the US for adoption about 6 months to a year after we are married. This will allow my fiancee and I some time to settle in together, while her daughter lives with her Grandmother. We will probably also find a prep school that her daughter can attend to help with her transition to US schools (she's 9 years old now - a very smart child who is consistently number 1 or 2 in her school class, but her English is very limited). After that lengthy preamble, here's are my questions - are there any issues regarding custody that you can anticipate with bringing the daughter to the US for adoption, or any potential issues with bringing the daughter over 6 to 12 months after my fiancee arrives?

    --snip--

    - Rich

    Regarding the I-129f petition, you don't need the 'census form', and some would say you don't need her birth certificate either, (although I'd advise sending it anyway as some have received RFE's for this item). As long has her present name matches that which is on her birth certificate, then I don't see any problem. When it comes time for the interview, she'll need her house registration, and I dont know if that is the same as the 'census form' you refer to or not, but assuming that it is, I'd include a letter of explanation. They may send her to get some sort of statement from Amphur regarding this, but I sorta doubt it.

    Her child is another matter. Good luck getting any answers here! I did not have much luck, but I do have experience now.

    I brought my fiance's, (Pao's), daugther, (Sabrena),here to the US, she accompanied Pao and came at the same time. Similar to your situation, Sabrena was born out of wedlock but the father was a citizen of South Africa and didn't have any rights in Thailand. Secondly, Pao was married to the man in South Africa but only AFTER Sabrena was born. I was told by USCIS and by the local office, that I should have no problem bringing her daughter to the US. The Consular Official, at the time of the interview, sang a different tune and wanted her to get something from Ampur stating that Pao had sole custody, or proof that Sabrena was born out of wedlock. I argued with them that it should be obvious that Sabrena was born out of wedlock since Sabrena's birth certificate pre-dates the marriage certificate and they eventually agreed with me and issued both visa's.

    I'd STRONGLY suggest you get this issue settled BEFORE you bring your fiance to the US, and if at all possible, have her accompany her mother so you are SURE you can get them both here. I dread to think what would happen if your fiance came here and then her daugther could not follow. Personally, I had a big issue with seperating the mother from the daugther and would not even consider bringing Pao here to the US unless Sabrena came with her. Even if your fiance says now that its 'OK' - if later there are problems and the father exercises parental rights, and she has 'abandoned' the child in Thailand... she could lose her daughter. Even if that does not happen, would you like to be the 'cause' of why this little girl does not have her mother anymore? I'd be very careful about breaking them up like that, given these circumstances.

    I advise you to bring them both together.

    As I understand it, Pao's relatives could have given statements to Amphur that the natural father provided no support and she could have gotten a statement giving her legal custody. I know that the fact that Sabrena was born out of wedlock was a significant factor, but also in my case the father was not a Thai citizen and Thai law may be diffent since the father is Thai.

    If I were you, I'd attempt to bring the child here and try to show proof that the child was born out of wedlock. In the event the Consular Official wants a custody staement from Amphur, I'd cross that road when I came to it.

    In the event that you decide to go ahead and wait and bring them to the US seperately, then I'd be DARN SURE your fiance has full and sole custody from Amphur BEFORE you bring her to the US, and then be darn sure that you get the daughters K2 visa approved BEFORE one year expires. You can't wait 9 months, then apply for the K2 and expect approval before the year is up. You should apply for the K2 right away, as I am pretty sure it's good for 4 months from the date of issue, but if you wait to long to apply for it, you might run out if time to get it as I have read about others doing.

    GOOD LUCK!

    Bill

    Question About Name Change on the Passport

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Tomorrow we are scheduled to go to the court and make our marriage 'legal', and as I understand it she can use her married name for AOS, Social Security, drivers license etc.. but what about future travel to Thailand if her name on her tickets doesn't match her passport... is this going to be a problem? Can she just show her marriage certificate? Does she need to contact the Thai consulate here in the US and get her name on her passport changed?

    Bill

    Basic AOS Questions

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    My fiance is now in the USA on a K1 visa with her little girl. Since we had a big ceremony in Thailand, we plan to go to the JP court on Monday to make it legal. I have been told by the DMV that as soon as we are married and she passes the driving test, and providing we present the marriage certificate, she can start using my name on her drivers license, and ditto for the SS card.

    I know that in one place on the AOS forms, they ask for her name exaclty as it appears on her visa, does that mean that in other places on these forms she can use her married name?

    How can I tell which is the "Alien Number"? there was a number starting with an "A" on my NOA2, but then would I use the same number for the daughter? (I did not get a second NOA2 for the daugther).

    Do we have to have an SS number before we can file for AOS??

    Do I need to complete SEPERATE I-864's for my fiance and her daughter? (I noticed the form asks for other family members accompanying Pao, so it seems kinda silly to complete 2).

    What about her passport? If she uses my name to get her AOS, what about the passport? How does she get her name changed on her Thai Passort

    Thanks,

    Bil

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