KimandRuss

Hi folks, we are doing very well, thank you. Glad to hear everything is going good for you all as well.

Russell was unable to find work as a geologist here in Massachusetts but he began working with me (graphic design, websites, hosting, murals, computers.....etc) and we're doing very well. We will be opening our own store in the very near future...(so we can pay off that masters degree education haha). He also started bone carving (I know you kiwis can appreciate that). www.BoneDezine.com is a site he threw together to showcase some of his carvings. He is doing very well selling custom designs here so hopefully we can find a way to use it as a tax write off for our future travels.

In october it will be 2 years we are married and it seems just now that things are finally settling back in. It was a loooong expensive road...but no regrets!

Please do keep in touch. You all are forever a part of our journey! We wish you health and happiness.

Hello US/NZ friends!!! how is everyone???????????

All of my love and thoughts are with you and perviz today my dear friend!

Be sure to get in touch when you hear anything at all and you know just where to find me if you need anything.

(I miss you VJ... life is crazy but I will be back soon!)

Because he was never "excluded, deported or removed" from the Country, we answered "no" to this question but we did include the deposition paperwork from the interview when he was 'allowed to withdraw his application for admission'.

Terminology is everything... he was simply not allowed to enter with the current visa (VWP) as previous visits had shown possibility of intent to immigrate.

best of luck to you

Hey I'm new to the site. My fiance is Canadian and in college right now and I'm an American citizen. He's heard some things from his mom's friend who used to live in the states before moving back up to Canada. But I'm still confused for most part on the forms and the whole deal with him not being able to even visit Canada for a year (I live in a boarder state at the most 1.5hrs from the Canadian boarder) what exactly are the rules and regulations to everything?

This flo chart will give you a general idea on how the process works. Once you petition your Canadian fiance he can still visit but will likely need to bring ties to prove he will be going back to Canada. You will want to visit the Canadian regional forums here on VJ to learn from other CAN/US couples. Because the K-1 is a one time entrance visa, after he is here on his K-1 visa he will need to marry you within 90 days and then wait for AP (filed with AOS after marriage) before travelling outside of the US again. The problem is that he will not have a valid visa to return to the US without AP or green card. It's a matter of months at best.

her fault ??? book it few days in advance not the exact date come on think!!!! Even if she was at bar flights are canceled etc etc etc and the time in damn security now it feels like days.Don't blame anyone for not having forethought of what might happen expect it most things are a test WHAT TO DO NOW??? MMM GET ON THE HORN TO PEOPLE THAT COUNT NOT ON HERE.EXPLAIN THE ERROR IN JUDGMENT UNWILLINGNESS TO LEAVE EACH OTHERS SIDE TILL LAST MINUTE AND GO FROM THERE.Or don't up to you but blame has no place in a loving relationship.

I'm really not even clear on what you're trying to say as there is very little punctuation and the sentences all just run in together. But, personal attacks have no place on VJ either. It is not our place to judge. This poster is merely looking for advice on where to go from here. If you have nothing productive to say it's simple, post nothing. Thanks.

To the OP, depending on what the visa exp date really is, you should call the Embassy first and foremost. As pay suggested, it is at their discretion to extend, or not. In the meantime, do whatever you can to get her accross any POE asap!

good luck

Hey folks... sorry i've been mia lately!

We sent our AOS on 4/12 (noa1 for all 3 on 4/20). Russell had his biometrics on 5/14 in Boston. We were transferred to California last week, I think.

We did not have the vaccination record transcribed and he did not have the TB test. We also sent it 3 months after the expiration of his I-94!

We're rebels! hahaha

Many times a letter stating as such will be required if the Consulate is asking for 3 years. Your best bet is to contact the Embassy directly, explain your situation and ask what they will require from you based on your circumstances.

It's a long and bumpy road...but it's worth it.

good luck!

You can try to change it by filling out the change of address form and/or calling the USCIS but I will tell you that more often than not, the change doesn't happen...even if they say it does/will.

Your best bet is going to be using an address of someone who is gonig to be at the same place throughout the process. Chances are you will need to stay on top of this the entire time.

Passport stamps and travel itinerary/boarding passes are your best proof. Add to these a few pictures of you together. Again, photos are secondary evidence. I could put you anyone at anytime in photoshop.

I'm going to disagree a bit with Gary with regards to proof ongoing relationship. Recently we've had a couple of VJ members get RFE'd for proof of on-going relationship at the petition stage of the process. Although it's not asked for with the petition, I always recommend adding at least some proof of on-going relationship evidence such as phone/chat logs, emails...etc. Save the bulk for interview but do send something at this stage as well.

At higher fraud posts, many times the decision is already made before you walk in the room to be interviewed... sad, but true. The more they have with the initial petition, the more likely the chances to prove your relationship bona-fide.

All of this information is in the GUIDES.

Most Consulates will accept a co-sponsor if you do not meet the minimum requirements. It's important to note that the I-134 is not an enforceable document and each Consulate views it differently. Yes, you sign and agree but they use the information soley to help the Embassy prove that your fiance will not become a public charge once in the US.

China is an entirely different entity than other Consulates. If you were going through say New Zealand i'd also say.. no big deal. In China, however, chances are they will look for any indescretion they can find to deny the visa. If you haven't already, visit www.candleforlove.com to learn all you can.

That being said, you are at the USCIS petition stage of this process so the Embassy has nothing really to do with it until you are approved here (NOA2/I-797). You can call the USCIS and have it adjusted but be aware, even though they say the changes will be made....they very often, are not.

All you can do is be certain that all other documents are filled in correctly from here on out!

good luck!

Before you do anything you really must READ THE GUIDES.

Everything is spelled out for you with a checklist. It's very important to get it right the first time or you could be out lots of $ and even worse...time.

Welcome to VJ and good luck with the process.

If your fiance has your passport with her when shes interviews and the interviewing officer knows you are serious enough to have travelled there to be with her then it can only help your case.

Do visit the regional forums here on VJ and have a look at the Embassy info link above to find out how long the wait is for the visa after the interview.

As stated previously, though, nothing is guaranteed and you may find yourself out some $... however, you get to see your fiance. So, either way, it's a win!

If you're sending your I-129f petition then the letter is addressed to the USCIS office handling your case. You can find both addresses (CSC,VSC) listed on the instruction form for the I-129f .

You will both need to send updated letters of intent at the interview stage of the process. These should be addressed to the Consulate handling the interview.

good luck

From the I-129f instructions...

The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency;

as long as it's payable in US currency. Your best bet is actually a personal check because you will then be able to track your petition with the WAC or EAC number on the back before actually receving the NOA1 (I-797).

Congratulations and welcome.

In some Countries, it's almost impossible to get a visitor's visa to the US. Even moreso for young ladies with little attachment to their home Country.

It's also important to note that her admittance into the US is not guaranteed because she has a valid visa. If the CBP believes she has immigrant intent (which she clearly does) then she can and will be turned away.

Although your reasoning is well understood, especially by those of us who have been through this, it's not enough reason for the US when it comes to protecting it's borders. Thee only option sometimes is the USC to travel abroad in order to spend time together before making the K-1 commitment.

good luck.

If he's not already in the US then stay with the K-1.

#1 - even with a valid visa to the US, if he shows the CBP that he has immigrant intent they will not let him into the Country on that visa.

#2 - since you're already planning to marry and for him to adjust status, it will be much better to know that he came in on a visa that has immigrant intent. No worries for anyone to suspect misrepresentation on his last entry into the Country which he would have if he entered on a student visa.

Just as a side note, there is a waiver for the 2 year home residency requirement. It normally does not create a big problem.

Yes, thet is the street address but it is NOT the address listed on the I-129f instructions so do not send it there. Use the P.O. box listed.

We sent it overnight USPS with confirmed delivery.

You dont mention if you are the beneficiary or the petitioner.

Either way... Honestly, you are probably worrying for nothing. I think we all probably found some sort of error on our paperwork only after the fact and the truth is, many things dont end up being that important afterall. Especially being it was so long ago and not really relevant to your current situation.

You can call the USCIS to try and have this corrected but history has shown us here that even if you do get in touch with someone, it's unlikely the information will even get changed. I would just be sure the correct information is filled out in the future.

Because you are dealing with China, I would also recommend you visit www.CandleForLove.com if you haven't already.

USCIS Translation Policy

Anyone can translate the documents.

Just one of each of you attached to your 4 copies of the G325

Do start with the K-1 Guide. It will walk you through the petition stage of the process. It will do you good to read all of the information in the links above and then search for older posts to find the answers you may need.

The I-129f is for you to fill out. It is your petition to the USCIS which, after adjutication, allows your fiance to apply for the visa with the Consulate in GUZ.

A G325 must be filled out by each of you. Filling out page one will automatically fill in the other three. You can, of course, fill it all out but she will need to sign it. There's actually a uscis memo which states original signatures missing should be excused but we know here on VJ that we've seen RFE's for missing sig's too so I would recommend having her sign all four pages.

the example form has.... Not in Military Service ...which is what we put.

also, dont forget to tick a box and answer question 2 in the same section. it's one of the most common RFE's!

good luck.