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Even if one can find his or her way around California DMV without SSN, it is much easier and less convoluted with SSN (and a proof of the SSN on hand), trust me.

Since SSN is so fast and easy to get; just go get the darn SSN before heading to the DMV.

On 4/19/2018 at 5:31 AM, Boiler said:

PS SSN is not needed to get a Drivers License, plenty of people here do not qualify for a SSN but can still get a Drivers License.

In California, where the original poster is from, the new Real ID driver license does require a proof of SSN. May as well line all your ducks in a row and get the Real ID one, instead of the non-compliant kind that does not require the SSN.

But true, even illegal aliens can get a Driver’s License in California (though I do not recommend that one, as that is a license to drive only, not an ID).

No need to wait; print out the I-94, take it and the passport, and go get the SSN.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

After you get the SSN, the entire letter with the social security card (and the California address on the letter), the passport, and the I94 constitute enough documentation to apply for California ID, if there are more than 60 days left on the I-94.

If your question is about continuing to enter US as a visitor; your entry is never guaranteed, not after you file for other visa not before. You are supposed to be truthful about the reason for your visits.

You may get denied entry, but lying could get you into much more trouble. Not worth it.

If you visited several times before and never overstayed, decent chances you would be allowed to visit again no problem. Having something ready to prove you would be returning to your country is a good idea.

Sorry, you need to slow way down and learn about the process, before you make any more mistakes.

For starters, there is absolutely no need for any middlemen between you and the federal government in the I129f process.

16 hours ago, LanKei said:

my credit card wasn’t charged as of yet

What does your credit card have to do with anything?

Sorry, but it looks like you have been scammed.

20 minutes ago, brroan said:

Yeah but the rules are  even If I travel to france the rules are there must be less than 3 months of expiry date of the passport

Even if you manage to squeeze into the United States (as a citizen of a country exempt from the six-month passport validity rule) on a short-dated passport, your I94 will be valid for 90 days or the date of your passport expiration, whichever comes first.

In other words, even if you somehow manage to get the visa in the passport, you would have to file for AOS or leave the country before November 5^th. Renewing the passport in the US will not add any extra time to your I94.

Nitrogen and potash fertilizers are the biggest exports of Belarus. United States imports more than half of nitrogen and over 80% of potash fertilizers used in the country.

You could make some good money there.

Thank me later.

Nope, sorry.

10 hours ago, emekus94 said:

My (perhaps foolish) question is: He has to go through Europe first with a pit-stop before coming into U.S.
Would this be a problem? since his passport doesn't actually have any Visa stamps in it.

What do you mean “his passport doesn't actually have any Visa stamps?” If he has a visa it should be in his passport. Back in the days, visas were stamped, now they are glued in.

For information on Transit Schengen Visa requirements, check out : https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/transit-schengen-visa/

Is it a real and fully legal passport? If so, you are probably be fine without any extra documents. Somebody familiar with Philippines and how name changes are done there should be able to answer better.

If this a fake passport or a passport issued in circumvention of the legal process (for example through bribery to make issuing clerk close eyes on a missing document), it could be trouble that is not worth risking.

I would like to recommend Charles Schwab as an emigrant friendly bank. Their official policy is that new applicants must reside at least six months in the US before opening accounts, but in our case they made an exception.

Also, before applying, search for any ongoing offers. A current offer code is REFER, which is good for $100 for new accounts.

We get no reimbursements from Charles Schwab and are not affiliated with them rather than being their customers. Just happy with their service.

There is $1000 minimum to open brokerage account with Charles Schwab, but this requirement is waived when opening together with “High Yield Investor Checking” account. And as far as checking accounts go, this is a darn nice checking account. No monthly fee, no minimums, no foreign ATM rate surcharges, no foreign transaction fees, unlimited ATM fee rebates.

I think it could be a good proof of relationship. Not just having a random baby, but all together with DNA test results.

DNA tests on the baby before birth introduce medical risks. I do not think it is worth it. But after birth – sure.

One more thing: no matter which name you put on the petition, the visa will be issued in the name that matches the passport.

If the name in the passport is wrong or undesirable, fix that first. Definitely plan on having the passport with correct name before filing the DS-160 form.

From I-129F instructions:

6. Evidence of Legal Name Change

If either you or your beneficiary use a name other than the one shown on evidence submitted in support of your petition, you must submit copies of the legal documents (such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree, or court order) reflecting the legal name change.

That is at the petition stage.

Then, at the interview stage, the beneficiary will be required to show police clearances in all the names used, for all the countries (except which are considered unobtainable) where the beneficiary resided for six months or more after the age of 16.

It would be a good idea to present or get ready to present the clear timeline of name changes substantiated by documentation. This may be needed to reconcile when the beneficiary was known under which name.

Local consulates should be aware of how name changes normally handled in the particular country. If a court order is required to change name in Philippines then you should have that court order ready; or preload the petition with it, along with certified English translation (could be self-certified).

HTH

Yes, it is normal. Good luck.

Just throwing an idea there on proving the mother-daughter connection: perhaps a mitochondrial DNA test would be enough, should be about $200.

As for the number two question, definitely insist that it is a different spelling of the same name, not a different name; as such there could be no evidence of the name change, would there? Try providing USCIS  with “Affidavit of One and the Same Person,” hopefully that will be sufficient.

Have you seen this?

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Ukraine&cty=&dfilter=99

23 minutes ago, Abcd1234 said:

So i need to get a notarized copy of me saying i translated them and know both languages?

You need to add the following to the translation:

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and [enter appropriate language] languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled [enter title of document].
Signature
Typed Name                               
Address
Date
 

There is no need for notarized copy.

To our collective knowledge K-1 sponsorship declarations have never been successfully enforced in court.

The letters of intent are not a promise to marry but declaration of the intent to marry. There is no penalty for not marrying. If the beneficiary does not marry and does not overstay the I94, he or she would still be in good standing.

It is also possible to marry during a visit on a non K-1 visa and file for adjustment of status. But, I am going to stop short recommending that route.

In some countries, direct consular filing (DCF) is available. Those considering different options should check it out as well.

Included with the petition?

You do need certified translation. But the good news is that you can certify it yourself.

Whatever you bring to the interview normally needs no translation, but check with the consulate which languages they accept.

1 hour ago, Sunnyland said:

 

K1 is a visitor visa? Then I did it all wrong! 

Yep. K-1 gives the beneficiary a chance to go see United States before pulling the trigger with the wedding.

If the beneficiary wants to move to the United States sight-unseen, or if the beneficiary already is allowed to visit United States, then what is the point of going through all the extra motions that the K-1 visa requires?

Somebody posted that it was important for them to be inseparable from the wedding moment forward, and they did not want to leave US during that time. I could see how that could be important for some. So, yes, I concede, in that case K-1 may be the preferred way to go.

Emotions aside, K-1 is just a visitors visa with a three-month stay. If you already can visit, then what is the point?

An invitation letter is not technically required, but it is a convenient way to provide information why the persons want to travel to the US, where they will stay, for how long, and who is taking the responsibility for their wellbeing.

Or just marry first and then apply for supposal visa.

I am constantly puzzled why people from countries like UK (with pretty much unrestricted travel between the country and the US) apply for K-1 visas at all.