keithNvaleria

Congratulations and Felicidads to you. We interview for our K1 and K2 visias in CR next wednesday. I will look for your shadow in the embassy courtyard. Of course I am scared poopless and over-preparing as we all must do. Ours is a long time relationship(5 years+) and we have a child and 2 K2'S. All the legal papers say the K2's are free to leave and yet we worry. This is a great site, yet there doesn't seem to be many K-2 visas on this board and thus it is hard to get info. I am going down with 3 times the supporting eveidence because I can't get an answer to whether a single copy of each supporting evidence on the I-134 is good for 3 different family members. The best to you on your future journey.

To The OP: You seem to be very angry and bitter toward The United States. That person at the embassy is not playing God;just doing their job of determining your eligibility to enter. Once you enter the US, you will have more rights than almost anywhere in the world. Right now, you only have the right to apply. They are not depriving you of your passport. It appears that they are holding it as they always do in anticipation of issuing your visa. What else do you want. For your and your fiancee's sake. Put away your bitterness.

I can find no specifics in the instructions or in a site search. Fiance and two K2's at interview. Does that mean 3 x $131 = $393 ?

We were notified this past friday, that we have our interview at the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica on October 28th. They specificly stated that they wanted Me (USC) there along with my fiance and her two K2 applicant children. Now I am wondering how to arrange all the forms. Should my folders be applicant specific with each having the DS-230, DS-156, and I-134 or should they be document specific, with all DS-230's in one folder and all DS-156's and I-134's each in their own folder. Also, as to the required supporting documents. Can I have one set of supporting documents for all 3, or does each need a separate set of supporting documents ? I am leaning toward one folder for each person, one full of supporting documents and a separate folder for evidence of ongoing relationship.

Still looking for some input here. My I-134 attachments are gonna be massive as I am using a series of income and assets as proof. Sure would like to hear from a previous K1, K2 sponsor as to whether I need 3 sets of supporting documents.

All of these suggestions will work, but Moneygram is about the cheapest and still well known. Also, they will automaticly convert the value to the receiving country's currency. You send the Moneygram and call her with the transaction number. When she goes to pick it up they will ask the transaction number annd if she knows it they will hand it over. Some places don't even require an ID. Any Walmart Supercenter will have Moneygram at the customer service desk. Western Union is much more expensive.

We were notified this past friday, that we have our interview at the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica on October 28th. They specificly stated that they wanted Me (USC) there along with my fiance and her two K2 applicant children. Now I am wondering how to arrange all the forms. Should my folders be applicant specific with each having the DS-230, DS-156, and I-134 or should they be document specific, with all DS-230's in one folder and all DS-156's and I-134's each in their own folder. Also, as to the required supporting documents. Can I have one set of supporting documents for all 3, or does each need a separate set of supporting documents ? I am leaning toward one folder for each person, one full of supporting documents and a separate folder for evidence of ongoing relationship.

Ooops sorry..double post.

We did it for the origional I-129F submission and are wondering if the embassy will appreciate it if we punch the top of each submitted form/document and submit it complete with an ACCO fastener?

I am aware that K-2 applicants are required to submit DS-156, DS-230, I-134 and Medical Exams. My concern is ...what is required to satisfy our US Embassy that the children are not leaving their home countrys without permission? In our case, Child#1 is Honduran and living in Costa Rica under her Honduran mothers Costa Rica Residency. Child #1 has a Honduran Birth Certificate and Passport. The birth certificate only lists her mother and does not list a father. My fiance has traveled through Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras with no problems. Child#2 has a Costa Rica Birth Certificate listing a father, Costa Rica Passport and a "Permanent" Exit Permit ( Permanente- Permiso de Salida de Personas Menores de Edad)issued by the Costa Rica Department of Migrations. According to the Costa Rica government, he is free to leave permanently, accompanied by his mother. She has also traveled through Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras with no problems. Just to clear the record, the same guy fathered both kids and never provided support. I am the only father that they recognize or even remember. The sperm donor was given the choice to consent to the permit or go to jail for non-support. We are ready to go for interview and I want to be prepared.

We are filing for K-2 Visas for my fiances' 2 young children and also our infant son. Who signs these applications on their behalf? I did a forum search and found nothing.

I am thinking that we will just take the kids to play in the courtyard at the embassy about twice a week. After 2 weeks, they will give us free visas, just to not come back.

I used all 4 names with no problems so far. One thing to keep in mind is that adding all the names may work in your advantage. What it does is help the reviewing officials narrow down your fiance's precise identity when there are multiple persons with the same name. As is usually the case; give them all they ask for and more and you will have a better outcome.

It seems that the OP's major concern is whether or not the first employer made a report of the accused criminal activity. Most employers have no desire to do anything other than protect their interest. It does nothing for them; if they file reports with USCIS about alledged crime on your part. To do so, opens them for cival litigation. Unlike other countries, in the United States, every person has a presumption of innocense under the law; unless they are charged and proven guilty, beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. The first employer seemed very satisfied to know what happened and then to solve their problem by terminating the employment relationship. In todays litigious society, anyone would be hard pressed to get anyones previous employer to say anything bad about a prior employee. They simply have nothing to gain and everything to lose.

I have sent money on a regular basis for 5 years. My fiance lived in abject poverty, with 2 kids to feed and no family support. When I met her; she had didly squat. I put them into a respectable house and gave her an ATM card, which was with a separate checking account that I opened for just that purpose. When I wanted her to have money; I just used my computer to transfer money in. For well over 4 years, she has shown responsibility with that card, in being frugal and never violating my trust. It is part of our long term relationship and I intend to be up front about it. I think that the difference would be, that if your relationship is fairly new and you were sending tons of money and had little else to show an ongoing relationship, then yes there should be flags and flashing red lights. In our eyes, we are already a family. Now we are just doing the paperwork.

I'm in need of help. I am a natural born American citizen and I've recently (Sept 5th) married a man from Costa Rica. My now husband is here on a 10 yr Visa and has 7 yrs left. We've downloaded all the forms and talked to several people about the immigration process regarding getting his Permanent Residency so we're on our way! BUT, we've been having trouble getting all of his Costa Rican Documents in order such as his birth certificate and immunization records from San Jose, Costa Rica. Luckily I've been able to get help from the Costa Rican Embassy in Atlanta, GA in getting his birth certificate. They've actually sent me a copy of it in a PDF file thru email but we have to wait 2 months for them to get the certified copy in their office. Better than nothing right!?! Unfortunately we've not be as lucky with his Immunization records. The Costa Rican Embassy said we'd have to get in contact with "Ministerio de Salud" (health authorities of Costa Rica) for that. Does anyone have any experience with this part? Any suggestions and or help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!

Jen

Hey Jen: I have spent considerable time in Costa Rica over the past 5 years. Their government red tape is unreal. We are currently filing for my fiance to come to the US and are simply trying to get her new residency card, which was applied for back in July of last year. They keep saying that it is in the mail. Your husband may very well have to go down in person and stand in all the lines to get what he needs. That or use an attorney in CR, which are notoriously unreliable. The good news is, that if you decide to go down, airfares are very cheap right now. You should be able to fly round trip for less than $300 per person. Delta, AA, Continental,Spirit , Jet Blue and others are flying in and out on a regular basis. Also, a member of his family may be able to obtain the records for you. Paying a "propina" (bribe)to get what you need is also common. Good luck in your journey.

Hey Honduras posters: My fiance is Hondurena and has Permanent Residency in Costa Rica. We are filing through the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is in the process of having her mother obtain Birth, Police and Single Certificates on her behalf. When they are issued by the official government offices, are they already having a Apostille....or is that an additional action that needs to be taken?

In my case, because my job went away, I just filed for my pension, retroactive to July1 and am elligible for Social Security next May. Because I don't know if using Unemployment Comp as income is allowed; I want to show my pension, 401K, bank balance and home equity as part of my net worth and thus show that even without considering the U/C benefit; I can easily access funds to keep us above 125% until Social Security takes effect. I may get called back or take a new job at some point or I may say to heck with it and concentrate on being a family.

......and #4. Is " Don't do anything that will give you a police record ".

I find it interesting that there is no line for things like pensions, 401Ks, IRA's, annuitys or even Social Security. I will presume that they can be listed under stocks and bonds and detailed if currently using as income. I would be curious if any older posters could share their experience and what format they used to show it on or as a supplement to the I-134. I promise that I will give a full report...after this process is complete.

Still looking for input here. Thanks

Hey Friends: I did a search and the last posts on this issue are a couple months back. What with the economy tumbling further and more job losses, I am thinking that others here have either similar concerns or more recent experience. In my case, I lost my job of over 30 years (delivering luxury yachts) back in October 2008. Folks who purchased our product are now either shamed out of buying or banks will/can not make loans. My company went from 900+ employees, down to about 20, just in the last year alone. In my case, I am receiving Unemployment Comp and also filed for an annuity that has an acelerated payment option until I turn 62 next May. The 2 incomes combined comfortably exceed 125% of the poverty level for a family of 5 ( fiance, me, her 2 kids from before and our infant son ). Next May, assuming I take Social Security, my and our (US Citizen)infants' income from Social Security and the annuity will still exceed 125% and we should be fine. In addition, I have a 401K and savings as a cushion, which could be a bridge, adequate until next May, in the event that U/C is either frowned on or disallowed. I have substantial home equity and thus an open home equity credit line at my bank. I will not have an employment letter and instead, am thinking I will prepare a financial income statement for my current income situation and then project forward to next May when SS kicks in. Last but not least, I have a home appraisel, but it is from 8 years ago. We are about ready to go for the interview and yet, I am worried. I am thinking of getting a fresh home appraisal just to have that as a backup. Sorry for the long diatribe, but I have butterflies. As a kicker; I am 61 and she is 32. Our relationship has endured for over 5 years and yet I worry about the age issue.

We are approved for K1 and K2 at CSC and NVC and have picked up our packet at the Embassy In San Jose, Costa Rica. One of the forms that they want from each beneficiary, is the DS-230, which goes back 10 years for residency and work history. When reviewing the previously filed G325A Biographic information, I find some incorrect and overlapping dates for previous addresses and employment. We want to answer honestly and correctly, but our correct answers on the DS-230 will contradict some answers on the G325A. We will have to use a attachment anyway, so I am thinking that we should give the correct answer and make a special note that the origional G325A submission has unintentional errors. I am thinking that the errors were made by the typest I hired and missed by me in proof reading. Input would be appreciated.

First of all...you should probably wait to see what the problem is before you over-react. It may be something entirely different. If that is the case, running in now with a preemptive explanation may only create a new problem. As for the seriousness of the offense, you are now trying to minimize it after the fact. A citation IS a charge of an offense no matter how slight. So in that case, you should have probably have been up front about it in the origional submission. Also, in Law Enforcement, there is a thing called a "near hit", which with a common name, simply means that some person with a similar or equal name is either wanted or has a record, and the near hit tells officials to check further to see if the 2 partys are one in the same or different people. Good Luck to you.

PLEASE only respond if you have specific Costa Rica experience with my question. We were approved by USCIS on July 29 and then by NVC on August 10th and informed that our file has been forwarded to the US Consulate in San Jose,CR. Further instruction from NVC says that we should now wait for contact from the embassy. Rumor has it and the Consulate website SEEMS to imply that, because of Costa Ricas' unreliable mail service, that applicants need to pick up their packet at the embassy. Can anyone confirm or deny this. Things are happening very quickly and winter in Wisconsin is approaching. Best of luck to all on your journies.

Update: I am answering my own question here. I sent her copies of both the approval from USCIS and the approval from US State Department-NVC. I then instructed her to call the embassy and inquire. They already had the file and told her to come in this coming tuesday to receive her packet.

PLEASE only respond if you have specific Costa Rica experience with my question. We were approved by USCIS on July 29 and then by NVC on August 10th and informed that our file has been forwarded to the US Consulate in San Jose,CR. Further instruction from NVC says that we should now wait for contact from the embassy. Rumor has it and the Consulate website SEEMS to imply that, because of Costa Ricas' unreliable mail service, that applicants need to pick up their packet at the embassy. Can anyone confirm or deny this. Things are happening very quickly and winter in Wisconsin is approaching. Best of luck to all on your journies.