brykit

My wife received her K-1 visa on Septmeber 25, 2010 and now we would like to start the K-2 "follow to join" process for her 16 year old son before the one year time limit ends. How do I start the process for the K-2 for her son in CDJ?

My wife's son is now 16 years old but the window for the K-2 is good for one year after the date my wife was issued her visa, September 25, 2010. I would like to initiate the "follow to join" process and complete it before the one year is up. What I'm not sure of is how to start the process for her son's K-2 visa.

My wife (K-1) received her visa back in September 2010 and now we would like to start the process for her son to join us with a K-2 visa. On the original I-129F and other forms her son was named but how do we start the process before he "times out" in September?

Speaking from personal experience...

My husband and I moved back to the U.S. after his K-1 was approved. After 10 months we petitioned to get my 2 stepkids over. It was surprisingly quick. Since the kids were listed in my husband's petition, we didn't have to deal with USCIS, we talked directly to the embassy. We got their visa in 6 weeks (we still had paperwork, doc visit, interview etc). Note that if you do not do this within 12 months of the K-1 being awarded, the kids have to wait in line with all other family member type petitions and could take years.

Good luck

Jessica

Referring to your K-2 stepchildren, was the AOS process the same as your wife's (K-1)? How long did it take them to receive their green cards? How long before the stepchildren were eligible to travel? I included my wife's (K-1) son on the original I-129F application and we would like to have him join us soon, before the one year expires. My wife is concerned that he will not be able to return to visit his father in Mexico for three months while we go through the AOS process.

Here in Texas my wife (K-1) needed to provide her visa with the I-94 entry stamp and the I-797 approval notice for the adjustment of status. I went to the local office first without her and talked with a receptionist to confirm what was needed. When we returned for her to start the process we had a different receptionist and this one said she wouldn't be eligible for a license. I asked to speak with a supervisor and the supervisor confirmed she was eligible for the drivers license with the documents we had with us.

You'll also need to complete the I-693 medical paper work and physical. This form needs to be completed by a civil surgeon.

Doesn't the K-2 "follow to join" have a one year limit from the time the fiance enters the U.S.?

I received an RFE this week for a I-864A not filled out properly. I completed what they asked for sent it back the same day I received it. Will this delay the advance parole I applied for with the AOS (I-485, I-765, I-131)?

I received a RFE this week as well. I sent my AOS package (I-485, I-765, and I-131) on October 12 and it was received on October 20. On November 9 I received a RFE because my joint sponsor and I did not complete the I-864A correctly. I filled out what they requested and sent it off the same day I received it. I'm hoping it won't delay the advance parole (I-131)so my wife can have travel permission by Christmas. Does anyone know if it will delay the adavance parole?

It couldn't be that easy, could it? I don't have the receipts on hand right now because I am out of town but I'll check in the next couple of days. Thanks for your reply.

Last week I received the receipts for my wife's (fiance K1 visa) AOS, advance parole, and EAD and her middle initial is incorrect on the AOS receipt. Her advance parole and EAD are correct. Can anyone suggest a course of action to correct this problem?

Who do I make the check out too for the I-485 AOS? I wrote the check for $1010 but not sure who to make it out too, either USCIC or U.S. Department of Homeland Security?

My fiance recently went to her medical exam in CDJ, MX prior to her visa interview and the DS-3025 she received does not show any information about her vaccinations. Does this mean she did not receive any vaccinations at her medical and must receive them before she applies for AOS? She doesn't have any record of vaccinations available so she doesn't know if she has had any that they request. From the list of the vaccinations required, will she need all of them or are some of them not necessary?

Unfortunately for me the form I-765 and instructions on the uscis.gov website have been revised and the example form on here is not updated. I'd hate to receive a RFE because the form was not filled out correctly. I quit working on the forms for a while and now that I returned I am able to concetrate better and I'm pretty sure I have it correct.

I'm filing in the I-765 work authorization form for my fiance and question 16 has me confused: 16. Go to Part 2 of the Instructions, Eligibility Categories. In the space below,

place the letter and number of the category you selected from the instructions

(For example, (a)(8), ©(17)(iii), etc.).

I looked over the choices but I am overwhelmed with the numbers and letters. I believe the right answer should be (a) (6) but would like a second opinion. Once we are married and I want to have as much filled out for the AOS so I can send it away as soon as possible.

My fiance went to her open appointment today In Ciudad Juarez and we did not need the DS-160.

Will my fiance need to fill out and sumbit the DS-160 for her visa interview in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico? My research from the Ciudad Juarez website does not mention it being required.

Yes, it will be much easier and cost less to do the Consular report of birth abroad (CRBA)than the K2 route for the child. My son was born in Mexico and he now has his US Citizenship after I went through the process. Look at this link: http://travel.state.gov/law/family_issues/birth/birth_593.html

What you might find as you read instructions from this site and other sites, like the official government sites, there is a lot of confusion. Along with this forum I really on information such as USCIS.gov, state.gov. travel.state.gov and the website for the consulate my fiance will have her interview. Since you already have the instructions, why do bother with this forum?

Sounds like your an independent contactor like myself. You'll be required to submit your income tax returns for the last three years and the "total income" is how they will determine your earnings. It would also be helpful to have who ever contracts you to write a letter stating how long you have been contracted and how long they wil continue to contract you. If your "total income" on your tax returns is not above the poverty level, you should consider a joint sponsor.

The I-134 does not need to be notorized. If you look here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf under EXICUTION OF AFFIDAVIT you will see that it is not required to be notorized.

So if I am using a joint sponsor, both the joint sponsor and I complete an I-134 for the visa interview and for the AOS we will both complete the I-864?

At my fiance's upcoming open appointment I will be submitting an I-134 but if I am using a joint sponsor does our joint sponsor and I also complete the I-864 and include them at the open appointment or do we include them during the AOS?

Thank you, Jim and congradulations on your AOS approval.

I am filling out the I-134 but if my income and assets are not sufficient, I will need to include a sponsor and their I-864 at the visa interview, correct?

Yes, my mother has enough income for a large family. So, if my mother will fillout the I-864, she'll only list her income and copies of her W-2's?

I've asked my parents to be a joint sponsor for my fiance and complete an I-864. My mother agrees but my father is reluctant. Since they fill taxes together, will both need to agree and fill out an I-864 or I-864A? My mother's retirement income is sufficient without including my father's income.