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The K1 Journey
Zachris:
Manny moved this presentation about the K-1 process up to a higher level, so it is now easier to find on the forum. Turboguy gave us a great overview of the process along with some minor updates and corrections by other members. However, the last post was November 2008. I know a few things have changed since then, I just don’t know exactly how much.
Also, I note that this review is very Russia-centric, with a few addendums to include Ukraine. Fair enough, after all this is RUAdventures. However, I know that there are a growing number of members with experience and interest in the other FSU Republics. I, for one, would have welcomed some Uzbekistan centered information.
So, let’s just call this an open invitation of update the information from the USA end of things, and to share experiences with FSU embassies, Russian and otherwise.
:party0011: The K-1 application for my Svetlana goes out tomorrow. :party0011:
I will share my (or Svetlana's) experiences with the US Embassy in Tashkent once I have them. In the meanwhile, here is what I have learned that may update some of what is found above.
An unofficial but helpful site and discussion forum at http://www.visajourney.com/
This forum contains several guides that are helpful, but that may also be a bit out of date. The forum is not FSUW centered, but you can share experiences and ask questions of people bringing in fiance(e)s from all over the world.
The official pamphlet "How do I help My Fiancée Become a US Permanent Resident": http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/A2en.pdf
The Official Government Fiancée Visa Page: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=640a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=640a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD
The Primary K-1 Visa Application Form (I-129F): http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-129f.pdf
And the I-129F Instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf
G-325A Biographical Information Form (only one page now, not four): http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf
Lockbox filing tips from Uncle Sam: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=880264337c77e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
A direct quote from the visa page on fees, which have changed several times over the past few years (gone both up and down) and so you can find conflicting information on the different web sources.
--- Quote ---How Often Do the Fees Change?The form and biometric fees on the list above are current as of November 23, 2010. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below:
* Visit our website, select "Immigration Forms" and check the appropriate fee;
* Review the G-1055 Fee Schedule located here or included in your form package, if you called us to request the form; or
* Telephone our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information
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The best is to call the number and ask, rather than get it from an out of date web page.
Now, let's have your updates.
Zachris:
Not sure why that last bit uses such a small font, but the important thing is still readable.
Also, all applications now go to the same address:
USCIS
PO Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
missAmeno:
--- Quote from: Zachris on September 18, 2012, 04:14:58 PM ---
:party0011: The K-1 application for my Svetlana goes out tomorrow. :party0011:
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Zach, :thumbsup:
Good luck
CzechMate:
For more specific FSU info and advice at visajourney click on FORUMS, then scroll to GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA to REGIONAL DISCUSSION to RUSSIA,UKRAINE, and BELARUS (a.k.a. "RUB").
Lots of discussion and constructive advice available there (US based).
gfinfla:
--- Quote from: Zachris on September 18, 2012, 04:18:15 PM ---Not sure why that last bit uses such a small font, but the important thing is still readable.
Also, all applications now go to the same address:
USCIS
PO Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
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I am currently waiting on my NOA2. Hope to have it by December. I have been doing a lot of reading on the VJ site for many months now about all of the different steps and procedures. If you or anyone else has any questions regarding the process please don't hestitate to send me a PM.............Gary ps....don't hire an attorney, you can do everything by yourself.
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