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Hey...My parents are appearing for their visa interview tomorrow at the New Delhi center...And my K1 visa appointment is scheduled for next week.

Ideally, they should have applied after I would have got my K1 but, due to high volume at the embassy for tourist visa's, they got the appointment before I could appear for mine. My dad went to US way back in 1992 and my mom went in 1997 and once before she got married. So, since both have returned and I also went thrice on B1/B2 and returned and then applied for K1, our case according to me seems strong. No one ever tried to stay back in my family.

Both of them have siblings in the US but, I asked my fiance to sponsor them and asked for an invitation letter from him for them. Maybe you should also sponsor them because that way it looks genuine. In fact, you shouldn't hide anything from them because they have all the information of family members on the data base they use.

And maybe I can help you more after we get to know the results tomorrow.

Hi Guys,

Maybe the wrong forum for this question.

I filed for k1 a month ago but I also want her family to be here for the wedding whenever that is going to be. My question(s) are:

1.) What type of visa (non immigrant but what type)???

2.) I get the feeling that If I sponser them it is a easier process since I am a citizen. True???

3.) Should we even tell USCIS that the family is coming over for a wedding. I am afraid a CO might think that her family is taging along to come to US on visitor but will never leave and thus deny them entry on fraud basis.

4.) How soon should we start the process?

I am pretty sure some of the people here (from India) have done this, so their input will be especially helpful.

Hey,

My interview is on Aug. 6th, 2010 at 8 AM at New Delhi. Any tips you have because I am sort of nervous...

My interview was scheduled on 15th July, 2010. I was told to report at 8 a.m. I reached the US embassy at 7.15 a.m. After the security check, I was given a token number. Waited in a hall where immigrant and non-immigrant interviews were to be taken and got my finger print done.

Then I had to wait patiently for my turn. I went to the counter when my token number was displayed. An Indian lady took my papers and went through them.

She returned me few papers such as:

- Call logs, emails, greeting cards,

- Documents showing my fiancés visit to India (boarding pass, hotel and restaurant receipts)

- Birthday gift receipts, original date of birth certificate,

- I-134 supporting documents (bank statement, investment details, 2008-tax return) and X-ray report.

Finally, she told me to deposit the fees and informed me that K1 visa fees had increased to $350 US dollars. I submitted the bank draft and returned her 2 copies of the receipt. You can check exchange rate from the embassy’s website. Also, it is better to call or email them upfront to get the correct exchange rate. http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/ivvisafees2.html

I had to wait for the final interview which was to be taken by the Consulate Officer who was an American lady. I was asked the following questions.

1. Who was sponsoring me?
   
2. How did we meet?
   
3. Was it an arranged match or other arrangements?
   
4. I previously visited US on J1 visa (Exchange visitor visa) and the Consulate officer wanted to know for what purpose my previous visit?
   
5. Whether I had gone to US for studying or whether I was working there?
   
6. a) Consulate officer asked for J1 waiver document (Two year foreign residency requirement documents)
   
7. When did I return from the US?
   
8. What is my qualification?
   
9. When did I get engaged?
   
10. Where is snaps/pictures?
    

Finally, the Consulate Officer told me I should get my passport/visa within a week. I was out of the consulate office by 9:30 AM.

TIPS for folks who visited US on J1 visa and applying K1/K3 (fiancé or Spouse visa):

Please ensure that you get the J1 waiver (Two year residency requirement) first before applying for any K1/K3 visa. Without the waiver the consulate officer will not issue K1/K3 visa. Also, getting J1 waiver from India is a real painful task, so start working on it upfront.