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I tried to marry my fiance in Egypt but wasn't able to because they told me I needed a final certified copy of my divorce certificate with something about no appeal on it.  We've decided to file for the K1 visa now for several reasons but now I am wondering if this is going to be a problem again with filing for the K1 visa.  I have contacted my state's (Iowa) clerk of court and asked about this and was told that in Iowa the only thing I can get is a Divorce Decree not certificate and it doesn't say anything about no appeal on it.  I think the issue is that they want to make sure it is absolutely final and cant be changed.  Has anyone had this issue as well and what did you do that worked?  Im confused and maybe Im just asking the wrong questions because I dont completely understand what I actually need. Im hoping someone reads this and understands or has had to figure this out as well. Thanks!

I'm trying to find a way to fill out my k1 visa form electronically.  I'm not very good with computers but I read that its preferred over handwriting.  I have no idea how or what program I can use.  Is there a free one?  Thanks!

Im filling out my k1 visa app.  Im not sure if where it asks for current city of residence of my parents what to put in the blank if they are deceased.  Either deceased or NA or blank?

Thank you so much!  That was really helpful to have it explained.  I really have no idea what Im doing yet. Im trying to learn and research but feeling a bit lost so far. 😁

So I can send it to the California lockbox?  Does it matter which state you live in to which lockbox you send it?  I am from Iowa.  

Oh yes lol.  I meant that.  Im in the United States so I send it to the Dallas lockbox I think.  I wasn't sure if I did that if it would just go in a pile somewhere or if they are actually accepting and processing them now.

Ohhhh okay.  So I can still make the packet and mail it in to the Embassy to start the process?  I was thinking I couldn't even start to apply yet.  I really want to get this started because I think the wait will be quite long.  Especially since the virus started.

Can I start the application process for my K1 visa now or has it been shut down because of Covid?  I've heard different things, Im new to this and really want to get it started but I was told that "Immigration" has been shut down until next year.  Wasn't quite sure what that meant or if it was true.

Hmm so I'm wondering, is it smarter to try and finish the marriage first and go spouse visa or try for the k1.  I'm new to all this and this site. I've been trying to read as much as I can but there's so much info and it looks complicated to me.  Do many people use lawyers to do this and is it worth the extra cost?  I'm just lost, frustrated, and feeling really overwhelmed. 😒

Hmm not sure.  Hes an Egyptian citizen, has applied for the visa immigration lottery, not sure what would get him denied. He has no criminal record.

I'm not sure how. Is that complicated?  The problem is that Egypt wants not only my final divorce decree but also a paper that says something about no appeal.  The state I'm from says that they either dont understand or dont have that so I'm unsure what to do.  Is it possible for him to visit the US and get married there without going through the k1 process?

I am wanting to find out if its possible to file for the k1 visa from Egypt or get the process started. I'm an American citizen staying in Egypt with my fiance.  We were trying to get married here but having troubles with paperwork and ready to give up and marry in the states.