What I sent for a timely k-1 approval

[Mike]

I only sent photos of us together (2 of them), a copy of my passport where they stamp the entry and exit to Russia, air ticket stubs, the I-129F,hers and my G-324A, ADIT photo's for us both, our divorce papers and birth certificates,a copy of the front page of our passports,and a cover leter explaining our plans for marriage,how we met,and a list of contents of the package I'm sending. Everything of hers that was written in russian had a translation to go with it. We received approval with no problems what so ever, and at her interview (alone) she was only asked" Whats a Philologist have in common with a Carpenter?" She gave them a dirty look with no response and returned that afternoon to pick up her passport with the k-1 visa.
Mike

[MNKenr]

... in response to What I sent for a timely k-1 approval, posted by Mike on Apr 14, 2002

I thought for the I-129 her birth certificate is not needed. It is later on but not for the first I-129 submission.

Am I wrong?

[SteveM]

... in response to Re: What I sent for a timely k-1 approva..., posted by MNKenr on Apr 15, 2002

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[Mike]

... in response to You are correct n/t, posted by SteveM on Apr 16, 2002

n/t

[Rags]

... in response to What I sent for a timely k-1 approval, posted by Mike on Apr 14, 2002

How did you get by without an affidavit of support? Maybe that is not required in Moscow but it won't fly in Warsaw.

[Mike]

... in response to No  I-134?, posted by Rags on Apr 14, 2002

When you are applying for the k-1 you don't need to send your INS service center your affidavit of support, if the embassy you deal with wants it then you send it to your fiancee.
Mike

[Dan]

... in response to What I sent for a timely k-1 approval, posted by Mike on Apr 14, 2002

Look in the left frame of this website for a link to "Immigration."

From there, you will find several VERY valuable links, including:

http://www.k1faq.com/ - The K1 Visa FAQ. Absolutely REQUIRED reading for anyone involved in this process.

http://warsaw-visaguide.hypermart.net/ - If you can suppress the pop-ups from this site (try Opera web browser), you will find an invaluable source of procedures, forms, and experiences.

http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/visainfo/visainfo.htm - Doc Steen's (formerly Alvena's) website. One of the most comprehensive sites available - and also has a discussion board for the more difficult situations that demand individualized attention.

Patrick really has thought of most of the issues we will confront and has done an excellent job of putting together the more important links/references.

- Dan

[Mike]

... in response to FAR More Comprehensive List Available . ..., posted by Dan on Apr 14, 2002

My post was in a nut shell the basics for getting you on first base and that is the approval letter from the INS. There are many people that read all this over kill information that is sometimes published, and they read out dated web pages that it becomes a nightmare, and end up taking something simple and making it feel to them as if they are learning rocket science.
Mike

[Dan]

... in response to Re: FAR More Comprehensive List Availabl..., posted by Mike on Apr 16, 2002

Many guys that are misled into thinking the process is going to be a breeze - and fail to recognize some of the essential ingredients.

Assuming your post was intended to provide a service to guys getting underway, I felt it missed the target and could lead someone down the primrose path - hence, the post leading them to important additional detail. Detail that guys should be aware of (IMHO).

In this post you seem to imply that the websites referenced represent "overkill" and are "outdated."

Do you have any specifics to support those implications Mike?

- Dan

[Mike]

... in response to There Are Also . . ., posted by Dan on Apr 16, 2002

My intentions are simple. In the begening I thought the K-1 was too much for me to do alone and after I did much research and did it myself did I learn that all one needs is the basics I described above. How can anyone be sure how long ago a web page was made and updated to changes being made, also why is it sooo important to learn everything one can learn about immigration procedures before getting started? If you're going to get married you'll have plenty of time to research the remaing procedures while you're waiting for approval,unless of course there are those that would prefer to know how time consuming it all is from start to finish before deciding if they are in love or not. What important details did I leave out in the steps for the k-1 approval? I would think love hides the difficulties this whole thing requires.
Mike

[Dan]

... in response to Re: There Are Also . . ., posted by Mike on Apr 17, 2002

I *NEVER* thought it was too difficult for me to do by myself. I considered it merely a matter of insuring I understood the details of the process and then executing on those details.

Your sentimental comment about love hiding the difficulties is, well - sentimental, but it doesn't address the hard issues of insuring that the bureaucracy that holds your future in their hands is well-fed and satiated.

Others, I believe, have already pointed out to you that the list you presented was flawed - in certain circumstances.

- Dan

[SteveM]

... in response to FAR More Comprehensive List Available . ..., posted by Dan on Apr 14, 2002


Dan hit three essentials, but I do want to mention one more, which is very helpful for those last minute detail questions you may have when preparing a submission...

http://alixtcat.50megs.com/

[tfcrew]

... in response to FAR More Comprehensive List Available . ..., posted by Dan on Apr 14, 2002

I wonder how early is too early to request lifting the "conditional" status?

[SteveM]

... in response to Reviewed the 751 file..., posted by tfcrew on Apr 14, 2002

We were told to do it 90 days before the two year mark...

[Mike]

... in response to What I sent for a timely k-1 approval, posted by Mike on Apr 14, 2002

n/t