SteveInBoston

No.

That is, no, unless you actually moved there - moved out of your US home/apt, changed address at work/bank/credit cards/utilities (phone bills).

You would enter the address as your wife's address as part of her information.

The purpose of your address history is to check that you have residence in the US and to perform a background check on you.

Hello everyone.

I have a bit of an unusual situation.  My fiance arrived in the US in Feb 2019.  At first culture shock hit her and made her unsure if we should get married.  After a few weeks she felt better, about here and about us.  In April 2019 we married.  

However, she had to return to Ukraine due to a family emergency.  We talked about what that means - I couldn't file for AOS for her and we would have to wait up to a year or more for the CR-1 visa.  But she had to return, so we are going the CR-1 route.   She returned prior to the expiration of the K-1 visa/I-94.

My question:  What should I provide as evidence of bona fide relationship?   We applied for the SSN when she was here, before our marriage, but she didn't get it before she left.  Consequently, I cannot add her to my bank account or add her as a beneficiary to my life insurance.  We have no common financial documents.  I was able to add her as my spouse to my employers health insurance plan.  Will that help?  Also, I assume I can only provide the affidavits of support  from friends and family.  I think I can get one from my employer, if that helps.  He is owner of the company and has met my wife several times before and after marriage.  He's also familiar with our relationship as a couple due to all the leaves of absence I took to visit her in Ukraine.

I have an additional question:  Part 5, item 1 asks if I have filed a petition for the beneficiary before.  I assume I state YES, and explain in the additional information section about the K-1 visa?

Thank you for all the responses.  

Our K-1 took 8 months from application to POE.  We've had the time to realize what we were getting into, including me spending two months with her over the holidays.  Everything was fine - more than fine.  The week before her flight she went wedding dress shopping with her sister - not a traditional wedding dress, but a nice dress to wear for the wedding. 

Something happened on the day before the flight that caused her to reconsider.  Perhaps the reality of it all, perhaps some soul searching on her part...something.  She couldn't explain it, but a deep part of her makes her hesitate.  

Her family and I get along very well - we video chatted with her parents this morning.  They are pushing her to stay and get married, but she's stubborn.))

I know it will take another 1.5 to 2 years if she changes her mind after she returns and we get married.  But that is the situation I'm in.

For those wondering - she works at a retail store owned by her parents.  So there is a job waiting for her when she returns.

1 hour ago, PaulMac said:

Very unlikely, that she'll get a B2. 
She's already here, make sure she doesn't overstay her K-1 I-94.
You guys can always do CR-1 later on, but remember that it'll take again, 12-14months. SO that'll add up to 2years of wasted time apart (incl K-1 NOA2 wait). IMHO sit down and talk, now it's the time to do that. I Hope you can figure it out, because if this is a big hurdle for her to overcome, and she's not ready for the commitment, in my view, she won't be ready to do CR-1 anytime soon, and on top of that she'll have 85% chance that her B-2 application will be denied.
With all my sympathy i would talk openly and find a way of being/not being together. Homesickness won't go away, ever. It might get to a point where you feel like home, but in the back of your head, those thoughts still linger, especially if you're alone for a while. The thing might be, that emigration/immigration might not be for her.
I'm not judging, or telling to leave, or force her to marry you. that's just my opinion, talk it out, show all the cards, and take it from there. We can only advise you two what to do legally more or less, emotionally, only you two can choose whats right, whats wrong.

Best Regards

P.

Yep, that is my situation.

We did talk openly, and I had to take a few days to go through the turmoil of loosing her (as a wife).  Her feelings might change before the 90 days, but with the way things are now, she wants to return.  She still wants us to be a couple, still engaged, but not married.  

This will be her first marriage.  She cohabited with a long term boyfriend for 6 years before, but she never wanted to marry him.  

Right now her homesickness seems more like nostalgia - I am hoping that when she goes home she will see her place with a new pair of eyes and might yearn to return here.   Hopefully that, combined with the separation, may influence her to marry me.  

In the meantime I am grateful for the time we have now to spend with each other.  Our relationship (other than the marriage situation) is wonderful and I want to give her the time she needs.  She is worth waiting for. 

Thank you for the responses.

So, by being here on an approved K-1 but not marrying and returning before her I-94 expires is a negative for a future tourist visa because of immigrant intent?

I thought so but she thought that voluntarily giving up an immigrant opportunity would help her show she abides by the rules and help her case in the future.  

The future wedding thing is not set.  She is not ready yet for the final commitment and want to take more time until she is sure.I am not entirely sure why - we love each other and she loves being with me...but that is a topic for another type of forum or counseling. 

My fiance is getting both homesick and has anxiety about marriage.  Our relationship is good - great, actually, but she doesn't want to get married now.  She wants to go back to her home in the next two months (within the 90 day window) and travel back to visit me later on a tourist visa.  We may possibly marry later this year over there and apply for a CR-1.

What is the likelihood for her getting approved for a tourist visa?  On the downside she is single with no strong ties to her country.  On the upside she has a history of travelling as a tourist and would have voluntarily returned from the US when she had a chance to immigrate on the K-1 visa.

Also, if she is approved I assume the same rule of thumb about staying away from the US for twice as long as she visits applies?  That is, after 2 months here on the K-1, she should stay away for 4 months before returning for 2-3 months as a tourist?

@C90, Thank you. We will wait the 4 weeks and call/visit the SSA office if it takes longer.

Hello,

My fiance arrived in Boston on Feb. 9.  I checked an her online I-94 information was available within a day.  We went to the SSA office yesterday (Feb 14) to apply for a new SSN.  

The SSA agent took my fiance's form and passport and typed in all the information.  Then she went to the back office and came back with a letter saying that the SSA needs to verify my fiance's Alien status with Federal, State or Local office, and that the process may take 4 weeks.

Is this normal?  I thought the I-94 information is enough (along with the K1 visa stamped in her passport) for the SSA to issue her number and mail it to us.  Perhaps 5-10 working days?

I fear that the agent didn't process the new number application correctly and it will be on hold until we marry and file the AOS, which defeats the purpose of us submitting the application early.   I want to add her to my health insurance and other policies as soon as possible after we marry next week.

1 hour ago, Kenni said:

Hello

 

   Call me dumb or unaware, I have reached out to a few people who has been through this process and I'm not sure if I'm asking the right or wrong questions but if anyone can help please help......

 Once you get your NOA2 is there paperwork sent to the immigrant fiancé or do we wait on the case# then do the DS160, Medical, non impendent and the background check oh and the Sponsor affidavit? Please help I'm so lost

So, you received your NOA2 in January?

Read this thread:

There's good information there, including next steps specific to Jamaica

22 hours ago, Fernanda R Sanz said:

I read your status @Davi+Inna and @stevenInBoston and I want so badly to be in your shoose! Next tuesday I have my medical exam appointment, still have no interview date, for Argentinians we need to send packet 3 first. I'm so stressed out now we're almost getting to the final steps and get the resolution of our case, I miss my fiance so much, hope we'll be able to experience the joy you feel right now. Any advice for us to survive this last month or weeks apart?

 Congratulations!! and always remember today when you feel blue or have an argument, this worth everything, is real love. Good luck and enjoy every second together ❤

I wish I could say it gets easier, that you stop worrying.  Even after she passed the interview and was waiting the 5 days to get her passport and visa, I kept checking CEAC to see if the visa was issued.

It helps to keep busy, with work or preparing for the next step or even planning on what to do when you get to the US/your fiance arrives in the US.

On 2/6/2019 at 6:28 AM, Liflead said:

Do u need to update or register ur mobile number with IRS to get the code on mobile? My fiance moved back to US 8 months back and the got a new US mobile number so not sure if the number is registered with IRS. What's the procedure to do that?

No.

There is no registration of your mobile number.  The IRS conducts an identity check when you create an online account, and part of that check involves verification via mobile phone.  1st, they check that the name registered to the mobile phone matches your name.  2nd, they send you a code via sms to that mobile phone.   Then you can enter that code to finish verification.  If the mobile phone is not in your name, or for some reason you can't get the code via sms text, then you request to have them mail the code to your home via US Post.

7 hours ago, TGregorio said:

As I explained to @Greenbaum, if this is your first time requesting your IRS transcripts, the IRS will verify your identity before enabling you to download your transcripts. As of the Fall of 2019, the IRS will send you a code to use to log in for the first time. The IRS does not want your sensitive tax information to be downloaded by an imposter.

Partially correct.

There is a second option if you have a mobile phone with the account in your name.   They will text you the code to enter right away, without having to wait.  If the phone number is under a family/group plan or was given to you from your work, it will not work and you will need to request the code by mail.

Also, if you have a land-line phone in your name it will not work - only mobile phones.

13 hours ago, Lenchiksun said:

How long did it take you to get your noa-2? 

Check the OP's timeline - it's pretty thorough

My fiance will pick it up at the local TMM express office in her city.

I found a way to track the delivery status by going here (for Ukraine):

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ua/ua-niv-passporttrack.asp

There is a section on that page where you can enter the passport number and see it's status.  It also has instructions on how to send email for an automated response of the status.  My fiance's passport is in transit.))

Thank you!

Based on your post I tried the ceac tracker for the nonimmigrant visa type, using my fiance's DS-160 application number.  It shows that the visa is "Issued" as of today, 31-Jan.

Stage 1 of this journey is almost over, soon on to the AOS leg.

I was wondering if anyone experienced a similar issue:

My fiance had her interview at the Kyiv embassy on Jan 28 and was approved.   She was given a slip of paper that stated the same and that her passport and visa package will be ready for pickup in 5 days.

I logged into the CEAC case tracker site and entered the NVC case number (for Immigration Visa), but the webpage times out after waiting.  It shows some small scrolling blue bars right above the Immigration visa type field, like it is searching for the record.

When I accidentally entered the wrong NVC case number yesterday, it immediately responded with the status - Ready (someone else's NVC case).  After I corrected the case number, it still times out without showing any results.

It is not a problem with the case number itself - at least I hope it isn't.  Because I entered a random case number and it immediately responds with "no record found".

Has anyone seen this?  Is it something I should worry about and call NVC?

Screenshot of the issue, circled in red:

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

This is what most Embassy use in their P3 letter to the beneficiary. I would make the case for the OP to include the W2 in which format that tax documents are submitted. I personally don't want to be the reason for a 221(g). Just saying.

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions – English (February 2014)  Page 3 of 9 with an original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p.

I believe the last statement to mean either 1040 (with W2) or Transcript - I personally submitted only the Transcript for the I-134 that I gave to my fiance, and the embassy in Kyiv had no issues.

But like you state, an over-abundance of caution is better than someone at the embassy using that statement verbatim.  Agreed it is better to include W2 with Transcript. 

12 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

IRS transcript OR W2s and 1040, not both. S/B IRS transcript with W2 OR W2s and 1040. The W2 is required for either method of showing taxes paid.

Incorrect, according to the instructions.  I copied the instruction below from page 8 of the I-864 instructions because I-134 instructions do not specify (transcript vs 1040):

Quote

You must provide either an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript or a photocopy from your own records of your Federal individual income tax return for the most
recent tax year.

 ...

If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns.  Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript

The reason for this is the Transcript is a receipt and confirmation of income, and has all tax information logging in the system at the IRS.   The earned income figure on a 1040 is manually entered (for paper and PDF 1040 forms).  You need W2's with the copy of the 1040 as actual verification of earned income.

1 hour ago, Liflead said:

So u mean that it's better to submit IRS transcripts than W2s and 1040? Or shud I submit copies of IRS transcripts, W2s and 1040 whatever is available.

 

My fiance has not filed the tax returns for 2018 yet as was employed in Qatar till June 2018 and started working in US just two months back. What shud be done in such cases. What supporting documents shud be given?

IRS transcript OR W2s and 1040, not both.

2018 Taxes are not due until 15 April.  You do not have to prove income for 2018 unless you submit I-134 after 15 April.

The most current tax return would be 2017 until 15 April.

I will add a post to the Kyiv embassy review later.  She said her interview only took 5 minutes and they asked 6 questions, but I don't have details because she was busy today trying on dresses for the wedding and then meeting some old friends for dinner.

We used the information provided by @Greenbaum, completing the items on the P3 checklist ahead of time.  We added fresh "intent to marry within 90 days" letters from each of us (it wasn't listed on P3).  She was never married, has no children, and did not serve in the military, so the Marriage/Divorce/Death/Military/Adoption records were not required.

We had photos of us in Greece (3 months after proposal) and in Ukraine (I spent 2 months with her and her family over the holidays), my plane tickets, and whatsapp screenshots and chat log samples for the proof of ongoing relationship.

44 minutes ago, M and Ed said:

Hey guys! Question:

Last Friday DHL notified me that the physical copies had arrived at the embassy. However, I've just emailed the Embassy asking about it and they told me that they have only received the electronic copy and they're expecting to receive the physical one soon.

Was there a mistake from DHL's end? I'm starting to think the papers got lost

By last Friday, do you mean Jan 25?

DHL can only confirm that they delivered the package and/or someone signed for it.   It may take a few days for someone to open the package and log/enter the contents to the system.  For example, our package arrived at the embassy on Jan 10.  The embassy acknowledged they received the package and emailed P3 on Jan 16.

Deep breaths...

22 hours ago, Liflead said:

Same doubt. However, I wanna know if I need to submit the original W-2s and 1040 to the embassy? And if yes, do they return those original W-2s and 1040s back? 😁

I think there are 2 topics here that are getting mixed up.

1.  Original I-134 vs copy I-134.   Depends on the embassy.  Most will demand the original (with the petitioner's wet signature), some may accept a copy.  Usually they want the original, the petitioner can keep a copy for his/her records.

2.  W2 and 1040 as proof of income for I-134.   By default, you cannot submit the original 1040 - that has to go to the IRS.  You may have multiple originals of W2s, depending on how your employer sends them, where you could spare one for I-134.   Copies of W2s and 1040s should be with the I-134.   Better yet the IRS transcript, because that proves the IRS has your tax return filed and in their system.

I am confused here with the advice of others stating that the OP should abandon the K1 and try to move to the UK.

The OP is applying for a K1 now.  The beneficiary has a criminal record from over 10 years ago.  When the beneficiary fills out the DS-160 he will need to list this crime.  It does not qualify for PCOE, but will it be a flat refusal at the embassy?  Or will they take the fact that is was a while in the past and the court's disposition of the case into consideration?