How long does it take to process a K1 Visa, Fiance I-129F???

Gator says on Jun 19, 2008, 20:05:

Six months minimum. what does the counsel have to do with this? You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancee, Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad .


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Joel y Luza says on Jun 20, 2008, 03:01:

Thats a tough question to ask here, because everyone's situation is different; some people fly through the process, others it drags on...

Use the search function. this topic is well documented there and Gator, (Thank you very much), has supplied us all with a plethera of information about this process. The guy is a friggin' immigration guru!! So search back on some of the old posts. Also, use visa journey its about the best source, or at least the most consolidated source of info, that is up to date.

Gator may not agree with this, but I suggest that you spend a few benjies, and consult with an immigration attorney... Just to see if there maybe some stumbling blocks for your situation. There really isn't, as long as your novia has kept her nose clean, a reason to engage an attorney, but follow the directions to a tee...

DON"T pay the friend of your uncle's cousin, (if you get my drift) to do the work because he offers a "guarantee" of getting the visa through 100% of the time... Usually these guys are shysters, NO all are shysters! There is no guarantee.....

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sanandressi says on Jun 20, 2008, 07:58:

If you can do your own tax returns on paper you can do all this by yourself. If money is no object get an attorney. The most importnat thing is make sure you dot your i's and cross your tees with names and dates etc. The embassy people look for errors. Paperwork and fees.

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Joel y Luza says on Jun 20, 2008, 08:26:

if that isn' the truth!!! the fees are equal to a finanical raping!!! you would think your taxes would cover this, since you have to, at least, be a legal resident to sponsor somebody into the country. If you extrapolate the fees by the # of applications.. I would say it adds nicely to the state departments budget!

Like sanandressi said, no reason to use an attorney... At the most consult, IF YOUR NOVIA HAS ISSUES, ....just follow directions and it will be easy..

For $100 I got this advice, from an attorney...
G325 on the bottom, the I-130 on top, the rest of your supporting information in between, add an index...Then I got a sales pitch for why I need to pay $3000 to have him do it..

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Albatross says on Jun 20, 2008, 08:31:

What are the chances of getting away with a false birthdate on a I-129F ( K-1 Visa) application ?

When we first met, I told my novia that I was 5 years younger than I actually am... and would rather she didn't find out. I assume she will get a copy of the visa paperwork, so I was thinking about using the fake birthdate.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 20, 2008, 09:05:

I hired an attorney when I started the K1 visa process. He was pretty cheap compared to what most people pay. And he was payed for basically filing my paperwork. By the end of the visa process, I ended up firing him. I realized I had pissed away money simply because I was a little intimidated at the process. He actually is the reason it took us 9 months from filing until interview, rather than 6 months. I had two RFE (request for additional evidence) because the lawyer used an outdated I129f form, and then lost my payment check. I finished up the process myself, and did the adjustment of status myself. No problems. Do yourself a favor, and don't hire an attorney. Instead, invest time in doing searches here on this web-site, and of course on visajourney.com.

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chester says on Jun 20, 2008, 11:21:

all the moyofhuyers in colombia combined cannot produce a fiance visa K-1 for you.

read, read and read somemore www.visajourney.com

f a lawyer.


basically, if you start now, you may get a interview date in bogota in about 6 to 7 months.

do not lie about anything on the application.

you will be lucky getting away with telling the truth with an extra request for additional evidence.

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Gator says on Jun 20, 2008, 15:05:

Rule # One. Never lie on an immigration/visa application.

Rule # Two. Never, Never,Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never,
Never, Never, Ever, Never lie on an immigration/visa application.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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SUERTE GRINGO says on Jun 22, 2008, 14:29:

I requested the K1 visa, which I recieved, then mailed out to my fiancee in Medellin, Columbia, without examining the complete application and forms because I found it somewhat intimidating. After she filled out the application, she mailed it back to me, which I now have in my possession.

What are the first initial steps, if anyone can explain it, it would be greatly appreciated. I know, I know, I have the application in my hand, but still, I'm asking for help here.

I see she didn't include pictures, is this necessary for the first step?

I'm a bit intimidated, but somewhat relieved by the comments above.

Thanks in advance.

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Gator says on Jun 22, 2008, 17:43:

I requested the K1 visa, which I recieved?????????????????????

You never get the visa, it would be placed in her Colombian passport by the embassy in Bogotá. The I-129f is filed at a USCIS Service Center in the US (where you file depends on where you live). Have you filed the necessary paper work with the USCIS Service Center and National Visa Center (NVA) in the USA?

When those two places approve then all the paper work is forwarded to the US Embassy, Consular Section, for further action. She will receive a set of forms from the embassy which SHE will complete and return. Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms. Likely it will include the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.


She can review the checklist, which contains a list of items for her to gather for the interview. It will list items such as but not limited to:
Passport
Birth Certificate
Divorce decree, if applicable
Police Certificate
Photographs
Evidence of Support. You should send her the I-134 form

English or Spanish is acceptable. If the Consulate must have an English translations, it will be stated on the checklist.

Vist www.visajourney.com for all the assistance you will need.

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Albatross says on Jun 23, 2008, 05:24:

Thanks... I guess I'll have to come clean with my novia.
I just hope she doesn't get pissed 'cause I lied and dump me on principle.

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