Kanij

After around 7-8 months our interview is tomorrow, she will go alone in Colombia to the embassy in Bogota.

I've followed the k1 visa guide provided on this website and it has done well.

A few last minute questions.

We don't have any phone records, when I need to call her on my cell I just use a phone card that usually gets thrown away and I buy a new one when needed.

She did print out loads of chat logs from AIM and Skype conversations. Should that be sufficient?

Another thing, When I filled out the avidavit of support I used a co-sponsor, we both provided Pay stubs, our tax returns, and leters from employers, but did not provide banking information - Will this be ok?

Beside that everything looks like it's in order, anything else I should know to tell her when I talk to her later?

Thanks in advance.

There are a few cases I have seen where the person called, shed some tears/gnashing of teeth, and managed to get a copy sent for free.

But don't count on it...

Well, I was about to start yelling at the guy on the phone. But it's not his fault. Just don't quite understand the logic behind 340$ Pricetag on a copy of a document that could literally be reprinted in minutes.

But it is what it is, and if I have to pay for another one So be it. That's how the government works I suppose

I'm grateful for your responses, thanks for the information.

Should this document be misplaced/lost/never received you can file an I-824 to receive a duplicate copy via mail.

I hope you can find it and save all that $$$$

Yes, But the filing fee for the I-824 is 340$ :x

It's cool, If I don't find it in a few days I'll just pay for another one

Well, we have the case number and all that good stuff. I have the information they sent to my e-mail address.

But seeing how its definitely needed for the AOS I guess I'll have to refile for it, maybe not for the interview but eventually. Thanks for the help.

So I'm currently in the K-1 Visa process. I received the NOA2 and the Interview date is set for October 28th in Bogota, Colombia for my fiance.

I've used the K1 Visa guide on this website with much success, doing exactly what it says to do.

My problem is this:

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):

6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

My problem is - my original NOA 2 document has been misplaced, Its been thrown away, lost, or its somewhere and I can't find it. I called USCIS to ask if they could send me a copy, they informed me that I have to pay another 340 dollars for them to print a copy (Robbery if I say so myself) for a filing fee.

Is this document absolutely crucial to send to her for the Visa interview, or can she get by without it? I mean, We're in the system, the government already knows its been approved or there would not be an interview.

Any feedback is welcome, if anyone has any previous experience with interviews in Bogota, Colombia and if they recalled if they brought it, that would help. Thanks.

You both would complete and I-134 (your mom and you)

If your income does not meet the poverty guidelines then you mothers would have to. It is not a combination of the two.

See question 8 - how many persons are dependant on her from support. That will determine the income required.

Ok, this is where I'm confused. If me living in her house would that classify me as being dependant on her for support? Or do they go by what she claims on her taxes as far as dependants go?

I'm sure this topic has been discussed numerous times, I've went back a few pages to see if I saw in information but did not.

I've read the Avifdavit support tips and I'm confused a little, my situation is like this.

I moved back in with my mother when I started my university full time (to save on living expenses and rent)

I work fulltime and goto school fulltime, I would say my income is around 15,000 a year at the moment.

So with this being said. If I got my mother to co-sponsor, she would have to make up the difference. Now it says in the tips area that the Co-sponsor must have enough income for the Fiance, any children that would come, and the co-sponsors household. Would I be considered apart of that household?

Or would the co-sponsor just have to be 125% above poverty level for herself and my fiance?

Or would My Income, My mothers income count towards all 3 of us in which the poverty level for 3 people would be $22,888 roughly?

Just a bit lost any clarity would be great, thanks.

Just a tip, be prepared with copies of the documents already submitted, and at this stage the photos are helpful, the consul asked for them

Yes, I've already prepared a copy of the entire document package that I will send to her. With the photos included.

the consulate in Bogota does not require the USC in the interview, it is your decision if you want to be there, in my case, I was alone in the interview and had no issues, the CO was nice, just few simple questions and I got approval

Nice, I'm happy to hear, I know she wants me to be there, but with my School and Work schedule it might be a bit difficult.

None the less, I love it down there so I may go anyway.. Thanks

After the NOA2 and after all the documents have been sent to the fiance and they schedule an interview. Would it be in my best interest to be present at the interview? Or is it not that big of a deal I'm a USA Citizen and fiance is Colombian.

Maybe someone has some insight on this

Just wondering, about to send out our first K1 package, And I cannot see anywhere who exactly I make the check or money order out to?

We're about to start our K1 process. I notice in the guide that she has to fill out and sign various forms. Do these need to be mailed to be in the States? OR can she scan them and I can simply print them out.

Hello Kanij,

hey if you know spanish, you can go to the visajourney colombianos and find out all the information that u need if you want to know about a k1 visa with a colombian girl.....that forum is all in spanish..hope this can help you with all the process to bring your fiancee to your country....

Blessings!

Si poquito, But mi novia does obviously I'll send her to the information so she can educate herself more as well. Thanks for your help

Current requirement for 2 people is, minimum, $18,212 per year. Gross. They do not care if your house is paid for or not, they do not care if anything is paid for or not.

They do care. For the I-864, you can use the value of assets to offset below poverty level income. I believe the level is 20% of asset value, so if you are $5,000 short of the poverty level but have (and can prove) you have $25,000 equity in your home, then you can meet the conditions for a sponsor without a co-sponsor.

If you qualify with income, the value of your home does not matter and they do not care what your payments are. If you need assets to qulaify, then yes, they care what the net value is. Otherwise you leave that blank and they care if you even have a home or live in a refrierator box.

I take it they use the figures from my last years taxes?

I think I'm going to go with the K1.

Another question - When I see some of you guys signatures. What is NOA, NOA2, AOS, Touched, what do all these words mean

I've been to Colombia many times. I have all the information needed for the Fiance visa. She did try and get a tourist visa, it was declined, reasons not specified. She then tried to get a J1-Work visa and was also declined because the person who interviewed her said that the last time she was in the US she stayed a month longer (During the 30 day allotted grace period mind you) and that it prevented her from studying that semester. None the less she graduated this month from her University.

What about the Affidavit... Anyone have some information on that, more than what I read on the Step-by-Step guide.

I mean, I'm a full time student granted I'm 29 years old, but still full time, And I work about 30 hours a week. My house is paid for so I really don't have many bills ... But at the job I'm at currently, it's not a great amount of income that would cover two people. She's already has a job waiting for her when she does arrive, so I wouldn't have to support her anyway. With that being said. Say I make 15,000 a year, or 12,000 or 20,000 .. What amount is sufficient? I read about a co-sponsor type deal, I could just get my mother to help out with that? Basically from what I gathered the government just wants to know that she is not going to come here and hop on federal aid.

Any help is appreciated.

I'm a U.S Citizen. My fiance is Colombian. I want to get her here obviously as quick as possible. Let me ask this, I've looked around couldn't find information on it.

What if, I were to go to Colombia, and we get married there. Would that change anything at all? Would we be able to just fly right back to the states and skip the 8 month procedure?

Sorry if this is posted somewhere else if so please ignore this thread and maybe just post the link where I can read about it.

Quick info.

I met my girlfriend about 2 years ago as she was on a J1- Work Exchange program.

We then have kept in touch for the last 2 years as she is finishing school, I've traveled to her home country over 10 times or so.

She is returning in December. I want her to stay for good this time, she wants to get out of her country as well.

She will be coming back on another J-1 Work Visa.

What should I do? Get married to her as she enters the country? Shortly after? Any information or experience with this would be appreciated.

Thanks