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Questions on DS-160 (K1)
SneakyPete replied to Rosaly's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
After DS-160 is "Submitted" e.g. no longer editable, it is good for 12 months. Before it is submitted it can be edited for 1 month. Generally, to schedule interview you need 2 things: Completed DS-160 and MRV payment of $265 (often paid in local currency at draconian exchange rate) BUT specific instructions depend opn consulate. Generally, doing DS-160 is always perfectly safe as Embassy won't take any action on it until they see MRV payment. -
6 Month Timeline
SneakyPete replied to MalloryCat's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
6 months starts from the day of the medical. This is one of the reason why people try to have their medial close to their interview date. But if your medical is a month before interview, your will likely have less time to make POE after approval. Note that it varies a bit between Embassy, but MOST suppose to allow 6 months from the medical. -
Advice on Where to Start
SneakyPete replied to lesnicole's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Rejection rates for I-129F (petitioner part) are actually extremely low assuming correctly filed I-129F application with right payment that fulfills I-129F requirements (face to face meeting within last 2 years, petitioner being US Citizen, and both being "free to marry" The Embassy part varies from Embassy to Embassy, I, personally, have not heard about Bogota being particularly tough though. -
I sent my documents without money order
SneakyPete replied to Westside27's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Your packet will be returned back to you. -
K1 visa
SneakyPete replied to Amonica's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Congrats! After status changes to "Sent to DOS" you may contact AskNVC https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html to get your NVC number. -
K1 visa
SneakyPete replied to Amonica's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
You are likely to see RFE or approval on your I-129F fairly soon assuming your have Jan 2024 NOA1 date. -
AOS EAD Question
SneakyPete replied to EmilyEC's topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas
Cost of EAD application is $260 USD. IF that allows you to work 2 weeks earlier than waiting for GC, it will easily justify the cost. If you have no attention to work legally at this time, then saving $260 USD might be preferable. Also if you think your local field office approves GCs very promptly. -
Hep B vaccine in particular a series of shots, it is probably good idea to start on that (if needed) before the Medical so entire series is complete. Make sure during medical DS-3025 form is marked as voluntarily complete for K-1 so ideally you do not have to deal with I-693 and civil surgeons in USA. Good luck!
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Received K1 FTP Letter
SneakyPete replied to Mohammad Farooq's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
You can. DS-160 is a good for one month until you submit it, and one year after you submit. -
Case was send to department of state
SneakyPete replied to Aserc's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Wait 2 weeks from the date on that status, then use https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html to request your NVC case number. Alternatively, if you are patient, wait for K1-FTP e-mail that NVC sends to e-mail address you put on form I-129F which will provide with with your NVC number and notifies you NVC shipped your case to the Embassy where beneficiary will have interview. -
Fiance Arrested, Dropped Charges
SneakyPete replied to Howard L's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
It will not affect entry into US, but without CFO certificate you will have issues exiting Philippines. CFO is fairly involved process, and usually split into two parts, the group part, and then one on one interview part. As long as you are able to adequately explain the situation you should be fine. Good luck! -
Not sure where you are in the world, but if I understand your story correctly your fiancee filed I-129F on your behalf last month? Do you have access to any social services, if you feel situation at home for you becoming unbearable? It also sounds like you are able to travel into US on I presume B-2 or ESTA like program? Assuming your fiancee can support you, you might be able stay with them while you wait for I-129F approval. Good luck, and hopefully your situation improves soon!
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For 80% of cases. Majority will likely see approvals for I-129F in 5-6 months unless USCIS slows down. Currently Nov - Dec 2023 are being approved, Jan 2024 is about 3 weeks out at current rates.
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No, page 8 is not applicable for K-1
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When to complete DS-160?
SneakyPete replied to petitioner2023's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
NVC ship cases to Embassy every 2 weeks or so with some exceptions. Next shipment should be 9 Apr 2024. -
What bring VJ data app is increase in Embassy waiting times. I know several Embassies are stopping their immigrant visa operations, like Amsterdam one for example, so I am not sure how some Embassy becoming slower contribute to overall time. Embassy time increasing according to VJ. USCIS times going down. Currently USCIS approving OCT 2023 I-129F petitions.
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k1 August 2023 I-129F K1 FILERS
SneakyPete replied to Tim and Joan's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Contacting them to make sure there is no RFE might be good. Have you reached to your congresspeople or American White House yet?- 70 replies
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