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2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Registered Marriag certificate 

so no pictures or anything else other than the marriage license needed as supporting documents?

10 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

check your local laws.

 

virginia does not need witnesses. NC does. every state is different and your local clerk of court can tell you what is required.

But what does the visa process require? 

Hello, my fiancee and I will be having our wedding soon. We plan on just having a small, courthouse wedding. We recently moved so we don't have any friends or family in the area to attend. What are the requirements for the wedding? Will we need witnesses? Do we need to have someone to take pictures of the ceremony?

Thank you all for your replies.

Will she need to have another medical exam done for the AOS? 

Also, can we start filling on the AOS form before we're married, in order to get the process going sooner?

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

It is recommended to apply ASAP.  We sent our paperwork about nine days after our wedding.  As far as the marriage cert, you will need to check locally on how that is done.  We went to our county courthouse, where the records are kept, and purchased several certified copies.  It was about 5-7 days after our marriage before the paperwork was received and recorded at the courthouse.

Thanks! Is there a certain time limit that we have after getting married to apply for the adjustment of status?

How long after marriage do we need to apply for adjustment of status? Also, what are the steps to getting a marriage certificate? 

We tried to look these questions but keep getting different results. 

Thank you! 

Hi, my fiancee just went to her interview and they told her that we did not meet the requirements for the i-134. I don't make enough at all but we had a second form from a joint sponsor who makes about 21k which I thought met the requirements according to what I found online. https://mypathtocitizenship.com/income-requirement-affidavit-support-form-134/ (He has no dependents). However, the embassy said that we did not meet the requirements and needed a sponsor that has assets such as a house and a car. I still unsure exactly what requirements need to be met and why ours wasn't enough?  

For the I-134 once I am finished signing it and everything can I scan it and email the scanned document to my fiancee and she print them out? Or do they need to be the original copies?

Also, for the supporting evidence for the I-134, it says that I need 

• A signed statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution that states when you opened an account, the total amount deposited for the past year, and the present balance of such account
• A signed statement from your employer on business letterhead that states the date and nature of your employment, salary paid, and whether the position is temporary or permanent

Do I need both of these or will the employer statement be okay? I assumed that the bank statement was only for if you're using assets to meet the finical requirements but I want to be sure. 

Just now, C90 said:

Ask your employer or the HR departement in your company, they'll write one

I have a cosponsor, would they need the same?

Just now, C90 said:

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• A signed statement from your employer on business letterhead that states the date and nature of your employment, salary paid, and whether the position is temporary or permanent

So how would I obtain this exactly?

What documents do I need to include for evidence? Would my W-2, pay stubs, and employment info be good?

On 1/21/2019 at 3:05 PM, Ash.1101 said:

If you get 26 hours EVERY week for 52 weeks, you would only make 20280$ for an entire year time frame.

This isn't enough to meet financial requirements since the minimum needed is 20, 575$.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

I heavily recommend a second job, not only to meet the requirements, but for your own financial security for when your fiance comes. A second job shouldn't be to hard as 26 hours a week isn't much in the whole scheme of things.

Do you live home alone? At home with family? Have room mates? Going to school?

The entirety of your living situation, along with your financials can affect the decision.

I'm in college and am currently staying with family to save up money. 

20 minutes ago, Ash.1101 said:

How much do you make a month right now?
I work about 26 hours a week at $15 an hour
Do you have any dependents? 
no
 

Just now, Oliversmom said:

what I did was get a second job.  It was hard to work two jobs but I wanted to have my husband here with me.  With two jobs I made way over what I needed and now he is here with me.  That is something you can try.  

but if i did I wouldn't have it for long enough to have tax papers showing it?

I just recently started a full time job and even with it I don't think I make enough to meet the requirements. I asked my uncle for help months ago when we submitted the initial petition and he said he would think about it and get back to me. He finally responded today and said no. I'm running out of time and idk what to do. Our petition was approved and I still don't have a cosponsor. I just want to be with the one I love why does this have to be so difficult. 😓

2 minutes ago, Roel said:

Regular mail. 

Email only if you signed up for it with the petition. 

Can check status of the case online. 

No one will call you. 

It's your responsibility to check mail/email regularly. 

Okay, thank you. How do we check it online? 

When they approve the K-1 petition for alien fiancee are you notified through mail only or will they email or call? My fiancee is coming to stay with me for a few months and we're concerned about if she gets it in the mail while she's away. 

My fiancee first visited me for a month this past May 28 to June 29. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance and it was received July 19. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September 13 and stay for about 3 months until December 4. Would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Do you think she could have any problems coming back into the US? Thank you. 

21 minutes ago, geowrian said:

If permitted entry and issued an I-94 for that duration, then sure.

Expect increased scrutiny of immigrant intent with a USC fiance and pending petition but visiting is absolutely permitted. The more face time together, the better.

 

Thank you!

2 minutes ago, JMCKNG said:

Agree, visiting was never a problem. My fiance has an ESTA which permitted him to very easily cross the border without scrutiny. We did 6 trips back and forth each. He was just always was asked when he will be returning. I'm not sure if the time frame will just enter into more questions, which I can see being a possibility, but as long as your fiance can prove their intent to return back to their country there shouldn't be an issue. 

Thank you so much ! 

My fiancee first visited me from this past May to June. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance about 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September and stay for about 3 months until December. Would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Thank you. 

11 minutes ago, Meisha&Jake said:

I visited my fiancé on my ESTA whilst we was waiting on NOA2, make sure you have a return flight, proof of ties ie. letter from employer stating your expected to return to work after your trip, any proof of renting etc. - i also took a copy of my NOA1 letter that my fiancé received in the post.. i was asked at border patrol "what was the purpose of my visit?" i replied "visiting my fiancé" to which he replied "are you planning on moving here?" i replied "yes, we are in the process of a K1 fiance visa" he said "okay great" no proof was requested but i felt better knowing i had proof of ties and the copy of NOA1 to show we are going through the legal process. Just my experience, i cant guarantee you will be allowed as said above but i read alot of reassuring threads around the forum about visiting.

 

Would the time be a problem? She stayed with me for one month and now she's coming again for another 3. The first visit was May-June and now Sep-Dec. 

My fiancee first visited me from this past May to June. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance about 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September and stay for about 3 months until December. Can she still use the same esta to travel? This would be her second time using it. And would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Thank you. 

We submitted our application 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in September and stay for about 3 months. We're worried that if we get a notice that we're approved and she needs to schedule an interview while she's still with me she won't have enough time. Is there a time limit on when you have to schedule the interview? 

9 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I'm, not familiar with the embassy personally, so  I'll defer specifics to others. However it doesn't jump out to me as being abnormally strict regarding how much you earned on past tax returns...meaning current income is likely king (like with most embassies).

Okay thank you so much for all your help! I was also wondering if we needed to stay in the same state for the entire process? 

8 hours ago, geowrian said:

Yes, you can file, the I-129F before meeting the income requirements. A co sponsor may be needed by the time of the interview, or you may have sufficient income by that time.

 

If you are employed, your current income is best displayed via your pay stubs and an employment letter. If you are self-employed or earn other types of income, the tax returns would be the go-to source for current income evidence. You can also use assets in lieu of (or conjunction with) income, but at a 3x rate (technically 5x but many COs tend to go by the 3x rate used for a spouse with a K-1 visa application).

 

That said, there are a small handful of embassies that are more strict on the Affidavit of Support requirements where they prefer to see a longer period of employment/sufficient income. What embassy or consulate are you going through?

 

The CO makes the final call on the public charge concern based on the totality of the circumstances (not just minimums).

Keep in mind that even if you have a co sponsor for the K-1, it's not cheap to do marry, do AOS, etc. while not having a job or starting a new job. And your partner won't be able to work for ~3-6 months after marrying and filing for AOS. This isn't to discourage you, but be aware of the upcoming costs and circumstances...the K-1 is only the first step in a much longer process (immigration or otherwise).

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The embassy is Tallin, Estonia