kaze

For the I-131 in Part 3, it asks about date of intended departure, expected length, and all that jazz.

Are we allowed to just apply for this "For the What If" I mean right now I don't have any hard dates, but my grandpa is having health issues out of the US. I am the USA citizen, my wife is the one applying for the I-131. I would hate to leave her here in the US.

Can part 3 be left 'blank'?

After part 3 I read, If you are applying for a non-DACA related Advance Parole Document, skip to Part 7. I guess skip 4, 5, 6?

Part 7 again asks on a separate sheet of paper to explain how you qualify for Advance Parole Document. What circumstances warrant this advance Parole?

Can I just say for the possibility if the health of my grandpa fails, or If i want to go to Canada for leisure?

Thank you!

12 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

When we submitted the marriage license for filing we asked for 5 certified copies. We used one of those for the AOS packet, no issues. 

 

And I'm well above the line needed financially. I supplied the 3 years tax transcripts and 3 years W2's just to "verify" it all. Again no issues. No banking stuff or anything included.

 

As for relationship stuff, we just provided copy of lease showing both names on it and a letter showing we had a joint savings account. We kept seperate checking accounts. Didn't send pictures or anything; but doesn't hurt to add stuff. I didn't have time to add him to my company health insurance or life insurance policy before we sent it off but again didn't run into any issues; but each case is unique so.

Thank you!

10 minutes ago, TexasHeartsIndia said:

I guess it's different in Washington, but in Missouri THE original is kept in the country clerk's office. The only thing we are allowed to have is a certified copy. You should be able to request from your county/state clerk a certified copy of your marriage certificate. This would be adequate. 

 

I didn't provide proof of savings because I make almost double the required income. If they need more, I'll let them ask for it. 

 

Yes, you need photos of the wedding. I think we provided about 10-15 pictures all printed out at home on regular paper. 

 

Don't stress. At least now you're together

Thank you! and sorry it was the original certified copy, in Washington the same, true original is kept at the county clerk's office. but it was our first certified, that the judge 'gifted' to us haha

2 minutes ago, NJI751 said:

We submitted a photo copy of the original. AOS approved without any issues.

Thank you!

Hi there,

Am I supposed to provide the ORIGINAL certified marriage certificate? Or can I provide a copy? My wife is sentimental to the original, since its the original. lul Thank you!

Also for affidavit of support I-864 I read in the rules that if you are comfortably over the minimum salary, you do not need to provide supporting funds (bank accounts, investments) is this true? Or am I better off providing EVERYTHING? Again Thank you.

Literally stressing out over everything AGAIN. Also do we need to provide proof of relationship like we filed for K1 Visa or is that needed? gonna go crazy printing photos/providing my life summary...

THank you in advance!

Hi there

Filling out the Form I-485, have a couple questions. Thanks

Part 1, #24

What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)?

~Is this still K1 Visa? or has it changed? or do we leave it blank? Came in on K1 Visa...

Part 2, #2

Are you applying for adjustment based on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245 (i)?

~Yes/No question. I have no idea what this is.

Thanks those are the biggest concerns regarding I-485. Thank you!

Hey  Everyone.

I am looking at the fees for I-485 & Biometrics Fee, can someone help me confirm the total fees?

I-485 Fee = USD $1,140

Biometrics Fee = USD $85

I-485 fee includes fees for I-765 (EAD) and I-131 Travel, probably not needed...

I-131 is really only allowed for really good reasons right? You cannot use it to say oh I want to take a weekend trip to Canada or something like that? Must be for family/cultural/religious reasons? Or do they allow you to apply for that for tourist leisure trips?

Also should I separate the checks, 2 checks? Both checks made out to " U.S. Department of Homeland Security"

Memo: I-485 Application Fee

Memo: Biometrics Fee

Does that look good? THANK YOU!

Hi there, my fiance and I will be flying to the US in late January with her K1 Visa.

Does anyone have a brief rundown of what occurs at port of entry and what is necessary to bring besides the sealed documents from the consulate/embassy?

Will latops/cameras/phones be searched or need to be turned on now a days? or does that vary on whoever interviews you?

thank you!

My Fiance's paperwork is at the Consulate in Hong Kong and she needs to file the DS-160 before she is called for the interview correct? She received the checklist from the consulate in hk, but we would just like to be sure.

Also regarding my Affidavit of Support, IF you meet the minimum for support regarding the federal poverty guidelines. Are you not allowed to have a co-sponsor correct? A cosponsor is only if you do not meet it?

Regarding the poverty guidelines, I can meet it if my current job + assets (stocks/bonds) are over the minimum for a 2 person household roughly $20,025 right then I can just file for myself say if all combined assets, for example, is around $30,000?

I got the Federal Poverty Guidelines from here https://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/i-864p-poverty-guidelines.html

Thanks!

On 2/26/2017 at 5:06 PM, geowrian said:

I get that a lot.

 

That should be it from your fiance for the I-129F.

When filling out the address for any of the forms, it must fit on that one line right?

I mean G325A has multiple lines for previous addresses of last 5 years, can I use 2 lines for 1 address? Basically I never moved...

OR i must use an attachment paper and make a note of it?

5 hours ago, geowrian said:

Most photos nowadays are digital, so prints are fine. I just used high quality prints myself.

 

It won't hurt. lol The main goal is proving you met in person within the past 2 years. So anything that shows you two were together at the same place and has a verifiable date within 2 years of filing should be fine.

thanks again for all your assistance, I still cant quite locate where you are haha, you answer my questions at all times of the day lol

BTW am I forgetting anything that I need from my Fiance

1) G325A

2) Letter of Intent to Marry (me)

3) US Passport Photo size

4) Boarding passes/pictures/passport copies, she will send me digital copies, and I will print them out here in USA

5) ??? Missing anything, Ive double checked everything, but i think thats about it

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

I used the lockbox address for my letters.

thanks

one last question i swear, for boarding passes, itineraries, photos, things like those, can be photo copies right, doesn't need to be the originals?

would a photocopy of my fiance's passport with photo/passport number be good too?

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Yes, the fee is now $535 for the I-129F. It went up in December...first time in like 6 years, actually. There are no other fees for the I-129F. However, there are fees after the I-129F. Below are some that I could think of off-hand:

• DS-160 (K-1 visa application)
• Medical + Vaccinations
• Some embassies require additional paperwork to obtain (i.e. divorce certificate(s) and such), which may have fees to obtain.
• Travel to US, moving costs, etc.
• Wedding ceremony/reception/license/certificate etc.
• AOS (I-485): $1140 + $85 biometrics = $1225
  • I-131 (AP) and I-765 (EAD) have no additional cost when doing AOS

 

Yes, those are the right addresses for the lockbox. The top one is for USPS while the bottom for other couriers. Which one you use is up to you. I sent via USPS Priority Mail for ~$10 and it arrived in 2 business days (sent Thursday afternoon and arrived Monday). Many others have used other services (i.e. UPS/FedEx) and did overnight delivery. That might save you like a day or so (of 6+ months) and costs a lot more IMHO.

thanks,

The addresses for the lockbox for USPS or courier is that what I put as the address for the Fiance Letter of Intent to Marry as well?

On 2/22/2017 at 8:31 PM, geowrian said:

The police certificates will be also needed for the K-1 visa process, not the I-129F.

1. Yes. Alternatively, you can put "See addendum xyz" and include the information on a new sheet. Be sure to sign the addendum.
2. I can't speak for others, but my fiance listed her current residence in the first section, where the "Present Time" field is already filled in on the form.
3. Sorry, I will defer to others here.
4. In your example, I would say put "Jun Fan" as the given name, and Lee as the family name.
5. Sorry, defer again.
6. Defer.

You may want to start a new thread in the Hong Kong embassy section for those questions I deferred to above. Hopefully that will get it in front of somebody that can give you more specific answers. Good luck.

thanks again, you have been a great help!

just want to confirm 2 more things if I may ask.

Fee for I-129F is USD 535, wish I did this before december... was 340...

Are there any other fees while doing the I-129F and 2x G325A?

Address to send the packet is:

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

Does anyone know if there is a "preferred" location which maybe faster hah?

Also when addressing the 'Fiance Letter of Intent', which address?

thanks!

On 2/24/2017 at 10:56 PM, jlods said:

#kaze Check out this video I made I think it has some helpful info for you. Actually two of the three websites I cite in it I think will help you a lot. Watch till the end because I show pics of the website that will answer a lot of your questions. Some of it is Philippines specific but the majority of it is applicable to any K1. Hope this helps! Take care and good luck on your LDR! 

 

 

thanks will watch

Hi there,

I have a couple questions while filling in the I129F and G325A forms, if anyone can answer them that would be great.

1) For country of residence and the form asks for City, Country. Same applies for Part 2 36A/B when it asks where you will file your visa for your fiance it asks city and country

is it Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

Kowloon, Hong Kong

or Kowloon, China?

She lives in Lam Tin District

2) How exactly do you enter a Hong Kong address into the Form?

as an example:

Housing Department Lam Tin Estate Office

G/F, Lam Tai House, Lam Tin Estate, Lam Tin

Kowloon

What goes into Street Name and number? I looked this up from their government housing site for a neighboring estate and there is no street name or number given

What is the City/Town? Lam Tin or Kowloon

What is the Zip Code or Postal Code for Hong Kong? Again the official government page does not have a zip code or postal code

Is there a province? and again country is Hong Kong or China?

Thanks.

19 hours ago, geowrian said:

Ah, okay. That's optional...and to be honest, I've I don't know of anybody that ever actually used it. haha Sorry but I don't have any additional information on that, other than most people do not include it.

 

Yes, a new DS-160 will be needed for a K-1 visa.

Hi sorry to bother you again or if anyone else replies. But I would like to know when in the process the Police Certificate is needed?

Also some other questions if possible to answer.

1) My fiance's address in Hong Kong is a little long to type on the G 325A form, is it ok to print it out and hand write that, while most of all the other information is typed out?

2) In G325A under the section for 'Applicant's Last Address outside the United States of more than 1 year.' how do we indicate the To Month/Year if it is still presently residing there? do we type in 'Present' or do 02/2017?

3) By the way does anyone know if for Hong Kong people, for country do we enter Hong Kong, or China?

4) For people with Chinese names that are 'romanized' How do you enter their name? Example name of Bruce Lee's Chinese name is Lee(family) Jun Fan (given) does Jun Fan just go into 'given' with a space? or is it Jun(given) Fan(middle)?

5) Does anyone have any experience entering in Hong Kong addresses? there is no state or province and literally the whole city is really Hong Kong, but there are so many districts. Example address.

Housing Department Lam Tin Estate Office

G/F, Lam Tai House, Lam Tin Estate, Lam Tin

Kowloon

Would any of you know how to enter that into the address slots that G325A and I129F provide?

6) for City and Country of Residence, would it be Hong Kong, Hong Kong or Hong Kong, China?

thanks

Just now, geowrian said:

Ah, okay. That's optional...and to be honest, I've I don't know of anybody that ever actually used it. haha Sorry but I don't have any additional information on that, other than most people do not include it.

 

Yes, a new DS-160 will be needed for a K-1 visa.

Ok great thanks.

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Those are digital forms to be completed by your fiance to apply for the K-1 visa (after the I-129F is approved). The DS-160 is for non-immigrant visas (K-1 is technically non-immigrant), so that's the one they would use. The DS-230 is for immigrant visas, so that won't come into play.

 

I'm not sure what you mean for "provisional file"....?

I was looking at this link

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

the third word doc under k1 visa is provisional file.

If she already has a B1/B2 visa she will still need to do the DS160 after approval of I-129F?

On 2/20/2017 at 7:59 PM, geowrian said:

Correct. There's no reason not to include it, but it's optional.

 

Also, include a cover letter to make it easy for them to see what's included. Sign the cover letter (only you need to).

Thanks again,

I am looking at the USCIS Example Froms under K1 Visa and I see two additional forms DS 160 and DS 230, are those needed?

Also the request of provisional file is also needed after an interview is scheduled?

thanks

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

1. Correct. No financial or income paperwork is necessary for the I-129F petition. The I-134 comes into play at the K-1 visa stage (for the interview). You can qualify either via income (100% of the federal poverty guideline for K-1, 125% for AOS) or assets. For income, here's a chart: http://www.k1approved.com/k1-visa-tips/fiance-visa-income-requirements/. For assets, you need either 1) 3x the income level required for US assets, or 5x the income level required if you include any non-US assets.
2. Yes, I-134 is only needed for the interview. That said, hoping to get a job is a bit risky. Furthermore, they will want evidence of your income, so just a paycheck or two may not be sufficient for what the CO is looking for. The CO takes into account the totality of your situation to determine the risk of the beneficiary becoming a public charge. Somebody without evidence to prove "stable" income may still not be sufficient for the CO and therefore require a joint sponsor. In your particular case, having a joint sponsor would be beneficial.
3. Yes, only your BC (or other proof of citizenship) is needed. The I-129F is the petition's form to essentially prove that they qualify.
4. I would suggest including itineraries, copies of passport stamps, invoices/receipts, etc. Photos together are also good, but are secondary evidence. A list of documents and good forms of evidence is in the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide
5. Yes, her BC will be needed for AOS (after marriage in the US).
6. There is no set number. Technically just one good, verifiable item is sufficient. That said, most people provide a number of items along with several photos. I included 6 photos myself (plus other evidence as noted above). Again, photos are secondary evidence. Does the 20th photo add any value over the other 19 before it? Some people would include it and others might not.. I personally think 20 is overkill, but it's not unreasonable either (people have sent many, many more). They're just looking to see if you met at least once in the past 2 years. unless front loading your petition (which I don't believe is necessary for HK), evidence of an ongoing relationship is best suited for the interview.
7. Two separate letters is recommended. You each sign your own letter. It can be typed or handwritten (most people type nowadays!). Neither one is "better" IMHO. Your beneficiary can sign the letter, scan it, and send it to you - a true "wet" signature is not actually needed for the letter of intent to marry for G-325A.
8. You must sign your I-129F, G-325A, and letter of intent to marry. Legally, a digital signature should be acceptable, but I wouldn't risk having to fight over that. It's just not something worth fighting over. Just sign by hand and there won't be anything to worry about. You should send the original I-129F, G-325A, letter of intent to marry, and G-1145 (if provided). Other documents can be copies/prints. It is recommended to make a copy of everything you send so that you can either provide it in the event of an RFE (i.e. if it got lost by USCIS), or send to your fiance to take with her on the interview in case they request it there (again, if lost or something).
9. You must fill in all forms with correct data as of the date you file. So for current address, put your current address right now. For mailing address on the I-129F, you can put any address where you can receive mail. If you move and want to update your address, USCIS has a form on their website, or you can call them.

 

No problem. Congrats and good luck!

Thanks so much G1145 is only if I want to apply to receive electronic notifications, theres no pros/cons other than that right?

So currently my fiance is in Hong Kong, I have already moved back to the US for nearly a year, looking for work still did some odd jobs here and there, and living with my parents.

I have a few questions about the K1 Visa.

1) When I first file the I-129F, I do not need to file anything about my current income right? I'm sure my assets in stocks/bonds is enough for a two person household, and I am actively seeking employment, just haven't had too much luck here in Seattle... Can anyone tell me what is actually needed I just keep reading some percentage amount over poverty but what is the numerical value right now? thanks

2) I-134 is only needed for if and when the interview of my Fiance at the consulate in Hong Kong. So if I get a job before the consulate interview it should be fine? I probably need one of my parents as a co-sponsor, play it safe?

3) While filing the I-129F for my Fiance it is only my birth certificate and not her's that is needed?

4) I recently went back to Hong Kong in December and I believe I threw away my boarding passes to get to Hong Kong, but I did keep my return flights from Hong Kong to Seattle. Is that fine? My Fiance also did come to Seattle in October 2016, but I really am not sure if she kept her boarding passes. Are itinerary enough?

5) My fiance's birth certificate is only needed for when k1 is approved, we got married here in the USA and she's filing for AOS and the other forms right?

6) How many pictures/proof of on going relationship do we need? is 20 too many?

7) Also for letter certifying intent to marry, do we each need a letter or do we type/write one letter and both sign it? Also hand written or typed is better?

8) When I do submit our I-129F and G-325A is it better to hand write or type it besides signature? Also I keep the copies and send the originals?

9) Will it also be a problem if I put my parents address as my current address, but if and when I do get a job, move out, but within the same city? (Seattle)

Also on a side note I met my fiance in Hong Kong while I was working over there for the last 6 years, but decided to move back.

I feel like such an idiot for having to ask all these very simple questions. but thanks if anyone takes the time to respond.

Just now, geowrian said:

First, there is no DCF in HK. Secondly, you wouldn't qualify for DCF since (generally) you must have your principle residence in the country for the last 6 months. Since your primary residence in in the US, DCF just isn't possible.

 

K-1 would be the fastest method to get her to to the US. ETA 6-8 months.

 

 

 

thanks I looked up after I posted seeing that there is no DCF in Hong Kong. thanks though.

Hi there I am currently looking into which would be faster and easier for my fiance and me. Between a K1 and DCF within Hong Kong.

Currently my fiance has a B1/B2 tourist visa because we came and visited the US a couple times prior.

I would like to know if we did a DCF in Hong Kong, if it is even possible, would I need to be present for any interviews or submitting of any of the applications/information.

I am planning on going to HK in May, I moved back earlier to the USA to get a job and settle down. If we got married during my visit in HK in May would we be able to file a DCF and speed up the process of receiving a 'Green Card?'

Or would it be better to file for a K1 visa soonish, wait the 6-7 months, then move her over, marry in the USA, then file for the AOS?

I just started looking into all of this and I would really like to the quickest/safest way and cheapest method. thanks.

1 minute ago, Roel said:

NO.

If you get married abroad, you have do the SPOUSE VISA. CR1. 

 

Coming on the tourist visa with any intent to Aos is a fraud. Big chance your wife/fiancee wouldn't even be allowed to enter the US in this case.

 

Do not try to play the system. You won't bypass anything. Especially with the current administration, do you really want to risk it? Worst case scenario, you can risk a ban.

alright thanks. i just honestly started looking into this and really have no idea. thanks for the info

5 minutes ago, Roel said:

What you're planning is a visa fraud and can cause you and fiancee a looot of issues with the immigration and the law.

 

Do the K1. You're an adult - you can survive few months apart.

I was also planning on going to HK in May to move her over. What if we got our marriage certificate/license while I was over there during that time.

Would we then be able to come to the USA on her B1 visa and file for AOS and green card? Would a marriage license from HK work to file for those, does this also bypass needing a K1 since we are already married?

So I met my fiance in hong kong 6 years ago and I decided to move back to the US to get a job and settle down first. Been a little rough and I just want to move her over here since its been nearly a year apart.

She currently has a b1/b2 visa because she came earlier to go to my brother's graduation (2014), spend a christmas (2015) over here as well to visit my parents, and recently came over in october 2016 to visit as well.

What I want to know is it possible to come over to the USA on a b1/b2 visa with prior visits since 2014 get married in the US, do an AOS and apply for greencard and then EAD at the same time?

I know the obvious safe route is doing the k1 fiance visa, but that seems to take around 6months to process? and I was hoping to have her come over in May.

Also if she were able to come over in May would it be possible to do the Medical Examinations here in the USA?

Thanks very much!