i checked and I I still confused on what forms I have to fill out, i know that its the I-129F, but i am unsure if that is the only form i have to fill out
if you get a lawyer you are wasting your money...I know it's a lot of red tape to go through but it wasnt that hard to do. All an attorney will do is fill stuff out for you.
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if you get a lawyer you are wasting your money...I know it's a lot of red tape to go through but it wasnt that hard to do. All an attorney will do is fill stuff out for you. Read the papers carefully and fill everything out completely and you'll be ok. I brought my wife here from China and that is more difficult than other countries
you are correct this k-1 visa is the most confusing paper work. I am also considering going out with out a lawer. can I get some advise from you.
also it says if you get married then they have to get a green card. Green cards expire and if not renued they get deported how do they become a perminate citizen and not have to worry about deportation.
me!!! I'm going through the same thing as you are! I know this video is old but when i found out your video i was like ah huh this is exactly on point how i feel.
hey girl dont worry yourself i live in the uk and its thesame process just follow everything thats asked from you guys thats documents + fees dont use lawyers, as long as you can provide all thats listed out on the form you would be granted the visa because i've experienced it, my wife is british and i'm from kenya, so dont follow any bloggs they will make you confused best of luck.
i hate life, me and my bf just wanna get married and be with each other forever and yet its so freakin hard coz we live in different countries, i feel ur pain, ur not alone... :( i wish the government in america makes it easier for people to get married :(
Hi, I hope you've gotten through this situation. I'm in a similar boat, I would strongly suggest that you check out a book: Fiance and Marriage Visas, it's a very very helpful book. I visited a paralegal to get advice, she MISINFORMED me. You are better off with this book, it is published by Nolo, it will help you out ALOT.
I'm in the same situation girl and I have been told that they do ask for your last 3 yrs tax returns. But you can have sponsors for u and ur fiancee and yes the whole process sucks =( my fiancee and I are still waiting.
costs for each form. I will prob employ the services of an immigration lawyer at this point as some of it is way over my head,up until now it has been grand but gets worse.
Was just saying, believe me - this will be the most complicated process either of you have ever undergone so keep spirits and humour up at high levels at all time, you'll need to keep motivated to drive on and get it sorted !!
Good luck and hope this helped !! Go do it !!!!!!!!!
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As I was saying, no special rights or privilages come with Fiance Visa, if you dont marry within his 90 days of entry, it is all revoked and he has no legal right to be in the states after 90 days.
He needs to adjust his status afterwards and apply for L.P.R. and E.A.D. Employment Authorization Document so he can legally live and work in the states. These are a whole new shinny set of new Forms to be filled out with
Post 8 - need to bail either you or your Fiance out at any stage so this is just a letter that they will sign and date. I wouldnt be too worried about it - I'm not anyway !
Then the U.S. Embassy in your Fiance's Country (Dublin for me) will write and invite you to go for interview.
Visa will be in your hand a few weeks later,he will have 30 days to enter us at that point and 90 days in which ye will need to marry. Fiance Visa has no special rights and is much the same as tourist visa.
Post 7 - is what you were freaking out about in your video !) The Onus will be on your Fiance to prove that he will not be a drain on U.S. Social Services when arrived and not claiming welfare. I have no savings and my Fiancee is in a 2 year Masters Degree programe right now so it would be fair to say neither of us are affluent at the present time.
We will need to supply 'letter of affidavits' from family to be 'guarantors' of our financial futures should we need it. It's not as if they will
Post 6 - a letter a month or two before scheduled interview detailing on what supporting docs etc I must get prepared for the interview. Your Fiance will obviously have his interview in Engerland !
I will have to go to a U.S. Govt approved Medical Practioner here in Ireland and undergo a specialist medical exam costing €400, this is to ensure I would not be a drain on the U.S. Health service when married !!!
I will also have to prove I can support myself financially in the states ( I think
Post 5 - we can finally put that first step of the process behind us.
What happens then is that you will receive a 'Notice of Action' in the post back from Vermont or California (depending on where you File due to your address) detailing your application has been received and being actioned upon.
In my case, we are awaiting then (could be as long as 4 or 5 months) to hear from the U.S. Embassy in Dublin where I will be required to travel up and have an interview with them. They will send me
Txt 4 - completed BY BOTH OF YOU. This document is 4 pages in length and also google it to download. Both forms along with 2 passport photo's of each of you and cheque (or check) for $455 along with 2 Letters of Intent to marry (for both of you) and proof that you have met within the last 2 years (flight e-tickets, skype records, phone bills, photo's etc etc) and copies of both LONG FORM Birth Certificates need to be posted off to USCIS. My Fiancee sent the package off just today as I said so
Txt 3 - Fiance will agree with me at the end of it all (in 5 years time when he will be dual U.K. and U.S. Citizen) that a Visa to the states is A) Not Cheap and B) Not Straight Forward, but I know it will be so worth all the hassle and frustration for me so I am delighted and happy to be doing it.
First Step You must petition for him to USCIS Department of Homeland Security using form I-129F (Google it to download), that form is yours to fill out. Form G-325 A Biographic Form also needs to be
Firstly, YOU are the U.S. citizen in the relationship so YOU are petioning on behalf of the beneficiary (your U.K. Fiance) for this K1 Visa. A lot of the steps will involve you doing the leg work until the stage where he must adjust his status to apply for Legal or Lawful Permanent Residency (L.P.R.) after you get married, at this stage he will obviously be in the states so the work becomes all his to get a grasp on, whooo hooo I hear you say !
I (we) know exactly what you're going through. I've been trying to decipher all the info out there on this subject for the last 5 / 6 months.
Ok so - firstly I am from Ireland and my Fiancee is from NC. Our K1 Fiance Visa application was actually posted from NC to Vermont mails centre (you yanks say center ! ha ha, gotta love ye) just today so I figured to post here would be very poigant ! :
Im going though the same and i fine it vary easy Ya lots of papers lol but about the job thing. You need to show proff that he wont be running to the goverment for help cause we have the food stamps here lol And if your on food stamps you will not be able to bring him here i know its stupide but you should know the fact
hi, again, if you are a US citizen and your fiance has a visitor Visa B1/B2 BCC he has to ask for a I-94 entry departure, this is a permit that peple use to go more than 25 miles up their limmit as a visitor, or to stay in the US as a visitor for 6 months, once you have this, yuo both go to the County Offices get your Marriage license and have your ceremony at same time if possible, have some witness and family or friends, something simple, then file I-130 form is better
Me and my wife had a hard time getting married because we didnt belong to any church.We would go in and they would say we need "mariage counseling" first, etc.We didnt want a magestrate because because they have a fee and we found a "open church" that would marry just about anyone. I think it was like a fifty-dollar donation.Just my mother showed up, and her brother and sister basically. I think the fee was fourty dollars at the courhouse sometime in advance.Then we went to a buffet restaurant.
PART 3 con't...(6) his I-693 medical exam to be completed by USCIS-designated civil surgeon; (7) proof of your US citizenship, (8) copy of his birth certificate (9) copy of marriage certificate; (10) copy of his I-94 entry card; (11) copy of I-129F approval; (12) any divorce decrees, if any (13) and filing fees! Pass the interview & he gets his green card. A conditional green card! He has to file I-751 removal of conditions later on, 2 yrs later.
PART 3: once he gets interviewed at Embassy & gets visa, he has 90 days upon entry to marry you in US. Once married, here's what he'll need to file w/ USCIS: (1) I-485, (2) G-325A from you & him, (3) I-765 to get him a temporary work permit, (4) two passport-sized photos each of you & him; (5) I-864 Affidavit of Support (from you AND from a joint sponsor if you don't make enough) with latest tax returns/W-2 & employment letter (con't.)
PART II: this is after approval of I-129F. File goes from USCIS to Nat'l Visa Center, then to US Embassy. Once at the US Embassy, here's what he'll need to file: (1) I-134 Affidavit of Support (even if income not enough); (2) two DS-156; (3) DS-156K; (4) two DS-157; (5) his original birth certificate.
PART I: First, you need proof that you have already met in person 2 years before the date of filing the fiancee petition. If you have that, here's what you'll file w/ USCIS (formerly INS): (1) I-129F, (2) G-325A from you and from him, (3) two passport-sized photos each of the two of you (4) proof of your US Citizenship (5) his birth certificate (6) divorce decrees for any previous marriages, (7) proof that you met, like airline tickets, pictures, receipts, & (8) filing fees.
What type of pictures do i send for proof that we met in person? old school kodak style from a walgreens camera or digital on paper printed out on a computer? And do i send all this in a folder or staple it all together? I'm not sure how to package it. If you can help thanx
Old school style or digitally printed is fine. If you have old school photos, you can tape two of them on a sheet of paper, depending how big your pictures. No need to put it in a folder. More importantly, include copies of your airline tickets and/or entry stamps from your passport showing you were visiting your fiancee's home country.
Yes, there is an income requirement..but as the comments posted below have noted, you can have a co-sponsor. Have you sent away the i129f doc yet? If you need any help, please let me know. I know it can be frustrating with various websites telling you all different things. I have gone through the whole process from the i129f all the way to greencard and SSN. Thanks
Hello....Yes, there is an income requirement simply because our country simply doesn't want to immigrate more people who may become a burden later on. However, the requirements are simple. For example, if its just you and your fiance (no children) then the income level reqired is approx. $17k per annum. If ou don't have a job, your parents can sponsor your fiance....good luck!
and will mail him and give him a date for his interview along with all the papers they will need from him and from u.. including the affidavit of support n a letter from ur employer. if ur income doesnt reach the min they ask, u should get a co sponsor. if u need help, let me know, take care and good luck u guys!! i know how it is to be so far away from ur loved one! later girl!!
then u just gotta wait for them to let u know if they approved the petition or not, if they did they will transfer the paperwork to ur fiance's country embassy
alright, so, the main thing is the paperwork. a friend of mine did this process a year ago. it's a pretty straightforward and simple process. you just fill out what they want you to fill out and have the right documentation. you don't need a lawyer. it's not hard :)
hey! hi! i just watched your video and, cheesse, i know how you feel. But listen. My k1 visa got approved last week after 5 months since a i sent it. No need for a lawyer!! at all. They can't do more than you can. Is not like they get in communication with anyone from immigrations so that he can rush things for you, NO! that's crap. The only thing a lawyer can do for you is to make sure u're sending everything they want to see before they approve something.
u better be careful though who gives you information about this,,cause someone may try to mess with you or somthing and cause him to get denied u know,,but i hope it works out for you two,,i think if u just go thru the motions and do what they say and as long as he hasnt done anything illegal or somthing then you all should be find ,,it sucks though but just stay calm and do what they say and u two will be fine,,if u two make it thur this then you know u will be fine..
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but you REALLY SHOULD NOT get married till you've lived on your own and experienced life AWAY from your parents. Marriage is for responsible adults who don't need to rely on their parents. What the heck is your rush?
P.S. This video was a rambling mess. You are way too young to get married ok? Grow up, get a job, move out, find out who you really are before latching on to a boy you have a crush on.
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your income is not an issue. his may be because they don't want him to become a drain on social resources. All you need to do is prove you can support yourself financialy and won't be a welfare couple
Talk to immigration. I am an Australian married to an American citizen and we are going through immigration at the moment and get your information from the USCIS, not anyone else because you can get into trouble.
And yes your income will be part of it because you have to be able to support him.
OMG, Mel! This is so awesome. I have been following you from the very, very, very beginning. Who knew a marriage would come from this?!
I know it's frustrating figuring all this out. Don't fret, though. You're getting married to a really awesome guy! You are the luckiest girl the world.
Check the official governmental channels on BOTH sides. See which one is the easiest (I did not say Cheapest.) Use only official government websites and officials. There HAS to be a written answer for anything, even if it's a physical letter.
Next, Check and see if there is a loophole in your state or his City/Borough. Sometimes a state will allow certain things that a government as a whole country disallow.
I'll do my research & see what I come up with. Take care. -G.
I tried to immigrate to Canada but I was unable to do it unless I work in the healthcare buisness.
I am now living with someone from another country and yes the income was an issue. I was sent home due to the income not being high enough for me to stay in the country so the immigration sent me home and told me the only way I can be able to stay in the country with him was if I had a job as an au pair in the country - so thats my job now an au pair just so I can be with the one I love.
Congratulations Melody! Best wishes to the both of you.
I havent got anything concrete to add, but I do know if you both want this bad enough, it will happen. So dont worry too much and when it happens please send me some cake :-)
1) There is no law preventing you from getting married. Your problem is getting him a green card. That will be pretty hard to do if neither of you have a job.
2) Does Isaac have a job?
3) Don't get married until you are fully cooked. i.e. until you have a job and a clue.
4) Move to Europe. Europeans hate 'merkins. If you become one of them they will love you over there.
5) Good luck. I hope you have a long happy marriage.
Hey Mel. First of all, congrats! I'm very happy for you. Um, I unfortunately don't have any useful info for you. Sorry. :( If I were you, I would just call a courthouse and see if you can get some answers from a clerk or something. That's what I do when I need legal advice and cant pay for it. ;) GOOD LUCK!!! :)
I have no idea what you're going on worrying about.
I've been married twice, and they both were foreigners. I just went to City Hall in Philadelphia or City Hall in New York, booked the time to get married, then you show up, and the judge swears you in. You sign a paper, and done. easy.
"goto england, get married there, come back to america married, will avoid alot of the bullcrap."
Thats a really good idea. I Agree that IF it is possible for Melody to go to the UK get married with the intention to return to the US. That would make things 100% easier.
Congrats Melody! First thing to do is look at the related videos for this one. They explain the process pretty well. I think your first priority should be to stay where you are now. Work full time, and save as much money as possible. You should be able to support yourself and Isaac until he is approved to work. Its all doable, so don't worry about it too much. Goodluck!
I don't really know a lot of stuff about this, I have looked into it before, but that's about it. So I may be a louse help, but I suggest looking at some of the related videos for this video.
Looking at the titles and thumbnails, it looks like regular people explaining this stuff how they did it, or having the same problems. :)
1st, congrats, that he's British. It's easier. You have to have affidavit of support ie, you need to say your fiance wont be a public charge. Are you in school? How old r u? Y r you living @ home? If u want help e-mail me.
It's really a hassle and it'll take a lot out of you, for sure. From what I've heard it'd be better if you stayed at home and used your parents as sponsors, but immigration rules and such might vary from state to state.
Sorry that doesn't help too much. Best of luck to you two!
Incomes matters because you need to support yourself and Issac. The U.S. does not want to have people immigrate that need public assistance. Once Issac gets his EAD (work permit), his income can be included with yours. He needs to get residency before spondsorship is no longer needed. I will send you a message detailing the steps.
First of all, Congratulations! Have you thought of maybe talking to a paralegal (not an actual attorney)who could steer you in the right direction regarding immigration law? Another option might be if Issac were to come here and take the citizenship test before the wedding - of course that depends on whether he wants to become a citizen, but it would sure make his being able to work in the country a lot easier without having to worry about a green card.Again,Congrats and please keep us posted?
About that... well I'm portuguese and here I think is easy to get married with somebody of another country. Even helps the other person to settle down.
So, if Isaac get a job in your country would be more easier perhaps?
I never thought it would be so hard to get married in the U.S.
I hate that government has made it so we need permission to be married. It's supposed to be that two get married by GOD and the state recognizes it (if you're christian, etc). It makes me mad. I'm going through something similar.
I recommend you visit the official US embassy website of the country your fiance lives in. For instance if it is Canada you go to the american embassy website in Canada. Then they will have all the information you need. What i do know though is that you have to be over the poverty line in order to be able to marry a foreigner meaning your income has to be over 20 thousand dollars a year or something like that. im not sure of the exact amount though. Anyways good luck on your wedding
Is this between US and Canada? Assuming he's coming to the US he won't be allowed to work until he's a citizen. A friend of mine had to report back to the border once every 3 months.
Incorrect. You can work in the U.S. on various types of visas. You can work after getting married on the K-1 visa. You need to file an adjustment of status, then you can file a request for an employment authorization document from CIS.
Congratulations on your engagement! I wish you ALL THE BEST!!!! I don't know anything about this type of situation...GO TO SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY and speak to them face to face IF POSSIBLE....Again, I wish you ALL THE BEST!!!
we can help with issues involving k1 and k3.... just comment on my video if u still have questions.
immigrationpinoy 1 month ago
yeah income does effect your approval, you need to be making at least 20 grand a year
daricklilleygirl 3 months ago
i checked and I I still confused on what forms I have to fill out, i know that its the I-129F, but i am unsure if that is the only form i have to fill out
SamanthaAisha17 4 months ago
did you end up doing the process on your own?
SamanthaAisha17 4 months ago
@SamanthaAisha17 If you mean without a lawyer, yes. If you are going through this, go to visajourney (dot) com. Seriously, best site ever.
bowiechick 4 months ago
This makes me relieved to see that somebody went through the same thing I'm about to go through.
Maggaliciousss 8 months ago
do you know wat you talking
RicardoDiazBMW 9 months ago
so was money an issue?
zurdokvideos 1 year ago
if you get a lawyer you are wasting your money...I know it's a lot of red tape to go through but it wasnt that hard to do. All an attorney will do is fill stuff out for you.
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arronfoxing 1 year ago
if you get a lawyer you are wasting your money...I know it's a lot of red tape to go through but it wasnt that hard to do. All an attorney will do is fill stuff out for you. Read the papers carefully and fill everything out completely and you'll be ok. I brought my wife here from China and that is more difficult than other countries
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1975Aspen 1 year ago
you are correct this k-1 visa is the most confusing paper work. I am also considering going out with out a lawer. can I get some advise from you.
also it says if you get married then they have to get a green card. Green cards expire and if not renued they get deported how do they become a perminate citizen and not have to worry about deportation.
this system must be simplified.
bigbluemik 1 year ago
me!!! I'm going through the same thing as you are! I know this video is old but when i found out your video i was like ah huh this is exactly on point how i feel.
FluteStar09 1 year ago
hey girl dont worry yourself i live in the uk and its thesame process just follow everything thats asked from you guys thats documents + fees dont use lawyers, as long as you can provide all thats listed out on the form you would be granted the visa because i've experienced it, my wife is british and i'm from kenya, so dont follow any bloggs they will make you confused best of luck.
2007jiffydog 1 year ago
i hate life, me and my bf just wanna get married and be with each other forever and yet its so freakin hard coz we live in different countries, i feel ur pain, ur not alone... :( i wish the government in america makes it easier for people to get married :(
Maxandrea 2 years ago
Hi, I hope you've gotten through this situation. I'm in a similar boat, I would strongly suggest that you check out a book: Fiance and Marriage Visas, it's a very very helpful book. I visited a paralegal to get advice, she MISINFORMED me. You are better off with this book, it is published by Nolo, it will help you out ALOT.
nickydollars 2 years ago
I'm in the same situation girl and I have been told that they do ask for your last 3 yrs tax returns. But you can have sponsors for u and ur fiancee and yes the whole process sucks =( my fiancee and I are still waiting.
LaGueriaLinda 2 years ago
Yes! They will check your financial status.. you will have to fill out I134.. before they said that it was easier to file a fiance visa..
MrJayblaze23 2 years ago
Post 10 (Very last 1 !!! Whooooo hooo !!!)
costs for each form. I will prob employ the services of an immigration lawyer at this point as some of it is way over my head,up until now it has been grand but gets worse.
Was just saying, believe me - this will be the most complicated process either of you have ever undergone so keep spirits and humour up at high levels at all time, you'll need to keep motivated to drive on and get it sorted !!
Good luck and hope this helped !! Go do it !!!!!!!!!
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 9 - I'm not gonna be typing for much more, my arm is killing me !!
As I was saying, no special rights or privilages come with Fiance Visa, if you dont marry within his 90 days of entry, it is all revoked and he has no legal right to be in the states after 90 days.
He needs to adjust his status afterwards and apply for L.P.R. and E.A.D. Employment Authorization Document so he can legally live and work in the states. These are a whole new shinny set of new Forms to be filled out with
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 8 - need to bail either you or your Fiance out at any stage so this is just a letter that they will sign and date. I wouldnt be too worried about it - I'm not anyway !
Then the U.S. Embassy in your Fiance's Country (Dublin for me) will write and invite you to go for interview.
Visa will be in your hand a few weeks later,he will have 30 days to enter us at that point and 90 days in which ye will need to marry. Fiance Visa has no special rights and is much the same as tourist visa.
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 7 - is what you were freaking out about in your video !) The Onus will be on your Fiance to prove that he will not be a drain on U.S. Social Services when arrived and not claiming welfare. I have no savings and my Fiancee is in a 2 year Masters Degree programe right now so it would be fair to say neither of us are affluent at the present time.
We will need to supply 'letter of affidavits' from family to be 'guarantors' of our financial futures should we need it. It's not as if they will
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 6 - a letter a month or two before scheduled interview detailing on what supporting docs etc I must get prepared for the interview. Your Fiance will obviously have his interview in Engerland !
I will have to go to a U.S. Govt approved Medical Practioner here in Ireland and undergo a specialist medical exam costing €400, this is to ensure I would not be a drain on the U.S. Health service when married !!!
I will also have to prove I can support myself financially in the states ( I think
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 5 - we can finally put that first step of the process behind us.
What happens then is that you will receive a 'Notice of Action' in the post back from Vermont or California (depending on where you File due to your address) detailing your application has been received and being actioned upon.
In my case, we are awaiting then (could be as long as 4 or 5 months) to hear from the U.S. Embassy in Dublin where I will be required to travel up and have an interview with them. They will send me
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Txt 4 - completed BY BOTH OF YOU. This document is 4 pages in length and also google it to download. Both forms along with 2 passport photo's of each of you and cheque (or check) for $455 along with 2 Letters of Intent to marry (for both of you) and proof that you have met within the last 2 years (flight e-tickets, skype records, phone bills, photo's etc etc) and copies of both LONG FORM Birth Certificates need to be posted off to USCIS. My Fiancee sent the package off just today as I said so
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Txt 3 - Fiance will agree with me at the end of it all (in 5 years time when he will be dual U.K. and U.S. Citizen) that a Visa to the states is A) Not Cheap and B) Not Straight Forward, but I know it will be so worth all the hassle and frustration for me so I am delighted and happy to be doing it.
First Step You must petition for him to USCIS Department of Homeland Security using form I-129F (Google it to download), that form is yours to fill out. Form G-325 A Biographic Form also needs to be
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Post 2 -
Firstly, YOU are the U.S. citizen in the relationship so YOU are petioning on behalf of the beneficiary (your U.K. Fiance) for this K1 Visa. A lot of the steps will involve you doing the leg work until the stage where he must adjust his status to apply for Legal or Lawful Permanent Residency (L.P.R.) after you get married, at this stage he will obviously be in the states so the work becomes all his to get a grasp on, whooo hooo I hear you say !
Speaking as an Irishman,your U.K.
paulyboyc 2 years ago
Hi There,
I (we) know exactly what you're going through. I've been trying to decipher all the info out there on this subject for the last 5 / 6 months.
Ok so - firstly I am from Ireland and my Fiancee is from NC. Our K1 Fiance Visa application was actually posted from NC to Vermont mails centre (you yanks say center ! ha ha, gotta love ye) just today so I figured to post here would be very poigant ! :
paulyboyc 2 years ago
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-JG
Gonzo2371 2 years ago
Im going though the same and i fine it vary easy Ya lots of papers lol but about the job thing. You need to show proff that he wont be running to the goverment for help cause we have the food stamps here lol And if your on food stamps you will not be able to bring him here i know its stupide but you should know the fact
jmartinoliflorida83 2 years ago
hi, again, if you are a US citizen and your fiance has a visitor Visa B1/B2 BCC he has to ask for a I-94 entry departure, this is a permit that peple use to go more than 25 miles up their limmit as a visitor, or to stay in the US as a visitor for 6 months, once you have this, yuo both go to the County Offices get your Marriage license and have your ceremony at same time if possible, have some witness and family or friends, something simple, then file I-130 form is better
menyo4 2 years ago
i'm going through the same thing, except i'm a us citizen going to the uk i'm doing my application this week too!!! :(
mandybearski22 3 years ago
Me and my wife had a hard time getting married because we didnt belong to any church.We would go in and they would say we need "mariage counseling" first, etc.We didnt want a magestrate because because they have a fee and we found a "open church" that would marry just about anyone. I think it was like a fifty-dollar donation.Just my mother showed up, and her brother and sister basically. I think the fee was fourty dollars at the courhouse sometime in advance.Then we went to a buffet restaurant.
ledlightled 3 years ago
We actually got married Oct 30, and on the next day they were actually gonna have mariages for people dressed in haloween costumes.
ledlightled 3 years ago
PART 3 con't...(6) his I-693 medical exam to be completed by USCIS-designated civil surgeon; (7) proof of your US citizenship, (8) copy of his birth certificate (9) copy of marriage certificate; (10) copy of his I-94 entry card; (11) copy of I-129F approval; (12) any divorce decrees, if any (13) and filing fees! Pass the interview & he gets his green card. A conditional green card! He has to file I-751 removal of conditions later on, 2 yrs later.
pugilist26 3 years ago
PART 3: once he gets interviewed at Embassy & gets visa, he has 90 days upon entry to marry you in US. Once married, here's what he'll need to file w/ USCIS: (1) I-485, (2) G-325A from you & him, (3) I-765 to get him a temporary work permit, (4) two passport-sized photos each of you & him; (5) I-864 Affidavit of Support (from you AND from a joint sponsor if you don't make enough) with latest tax returns/W-2 & employment letter (con't.)
pugilist26 3 years ago
PART II: this is after approval of I-129F. File goes from USCIS to Nat'l Visa Center, then to US Embassy. Once at the US Embassy, here's what he'll need to file: (1) I-134 Affidavit of Support (even if income not enough); (2) two DS-156; (3) DS-156K; (4) two DS-157; (5) his original birth certificate.
pugilist26 3 years ago
PART I: First, you need proof that you have already met in person 2 years before the date of filing the fiancee petition. If you have that, here's what you'll file w/ USCIS (formerly INS): (1) I-129F, (2) G-325A from you and from him, (3) two passport-sized photos each of the two of you (4) proof of your US Citizenship (5) his birth certificate (6) divorce decrees for any previous marriages, (7) proof that you met, like airline tickets, pictures, receipts, & (8) filing fees.
pugilist26 3 years ago
Hello pugilist. A question for you.
What type of pictures do i send for proof that we met in person? old school kodak style from a walgreens camera or digital on paper printed out on a computer? And do i send all this in a folder or staple it all together? I'm not sure how to package it. If you can help thanx
Tmanslick 3 years ago
Old school style or digitally printed is fine. If you have old school photos, you can tape two of them on a sheet of paper, depending how big your pictures. No need to put it in a folder. More importantly, include copies of your airline tickets and/or entry stamps from your passport showing you were visiting your fiancee's home country.
pugilist26 3 years ago
Thank you so much for your time and answering my question.
Tmanslick 3 years ago
Hi,
Yes, there is an income requirement..but as the comments posted below have noted, you can have a co-sponsor. Have you sent away the i129f doc yet? If you need any help, please let me know. I know it can be frustrating with various websites telling you all different things. I have gone through the whole process from the i129f all the way to greencard and SSN. Thanks
rhoneyfi 3 years ago
Hello....Yes, there is an income requirement simply because our country simply doesn't want to immigrate more people who may become a burden later on. However, the requirements are simple. For example, if its just you and your fiance (no children) then the income level reqired is approx. $17k per annum. If ou don't have a job, your parents can sponsor your fiance....good luck!
RAYS356 3 years ago
they wont let me post the first part of the comment AGHH!
yahkneenah 3 years ago
oh and yeah lawyers wont be necessary, we didnt need one, its just a waste of money. good luck!
yahkneenah 3 years ago
and will mail him and give him a date for his interview along with all the papers they will need from him and from u.. including the affidavit of support n a letter from ur employer. if ur income doesnt reach the min they ask, u should get a co sponsor. if u need help, let me know, take care and good luck u guys!! i know how it is to be so far away from ur loved one! later girl!!
xx
yahkneenah 3 years ago
then u just gotta wait for them to let u know if they approved the petition or not, if they did they will transfer the paperwork to ur fiance's country embassy
yahkneenah 3 years ago
alright, so, the main thing is the paperwork. a friend of mine did this process a year ago. it's a pretty straightforward and simple process. you just fill out what they want you to fill out and have the right documentation. you don't need a lawyer. it's not hard :)
your income has NOTHING to do with it.
kittons 3 years ago
get a co-sponsor, u will sponsor ur fiance, but since ur income is not high enough , ur co-sponsor will act on ur behalf ;) good luck!
down2youu 3 years ago 2
hey! hi! i just watched your video and, cheesse, i know how you feel. But listen. My k1 visa got approved last week after 5 months since a i sent it. No need for a lawyer!! at all. They can't do more than you can. Is not like they get in communication with anyone from immigrations so that he can rush things for you, NO! that's crap. The only thing a lawyer can do for you is to make sure u're sending everything they want to see before they approve something.
jmcastaman 3 years ago
u better be careful though who gives you information about this,,cause someone may try to mess with you or somthing and cause him to get denied u know,,but i hope it works out for you two,,i think if u just go thru the motions and do what they say and as long as he hasnt done anything illegal or somthing then you all should be find ,,it sucks though but just stay calm and do what they say and u two will be fine,,if u two make it thur this then you know u will be fine..
billyf.
ALlienthealien 3 years ago
omg!!!!!!! *hugs* <3 that is so wicked...wow...and he found you on here right? =0
keeksix 3 years ago 2
Congratulations Melody! and best luck:)
Isolar 3 years ago 2
:O
Congratulations Melody! I hope that whole visa thing works out :(
StevenAlicia 3 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS!! maybe somebody on your stickam list can help you..just a thought.
charliebenhard 3 years ago
Who is this guy? I didn't approve this! Just kidding. Congratulations. I wish I could help you.
Joekitty001 3 years ago
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but you REALLY SHOULD NOT get married till you've lived on your own and experienced life AWAY from your parents. Marriage is for responsible adults who don't need to rely on their parents. What the heck is your rush?
P.S. This video was a rambling mess. You are way too young to get married ok? Grow up, get a job, move out, find out who you really are before latching on to a boy you have a crush on.
rickyscot 3 years ago
You really have no idea what you're saying, do you?
bowiechick 3 years ago
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your income is not an issue. his may be because they don't want him to become a drain on social resources. All you need to do is prove you can support yourself financialy and won't be a welfare couple
rickyscot 3 years ago
By the way, I'm tired of your comments always being this childish annoyingness so... blocked. Sorry.
bowiechick 3 years ago
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who's isaac? how long have u been together?
how old r u again?
rickyscot 3 years ago
Visas, they always get me.
RodrigoHashimoto 3 years ago
But you're mine :(
luisdile02 3 years ago
Talk to immigration. I am an Australian married to an American citizen and we are going through immigration at the moment and get your information from the USCIS, not anyone else because you can get into trouble.
And yes your income will be part of it because you have to be able to support him.
electrongirl 3 years ago
congrats, omg i am soooo happy for you, i hope you live happily ever after :D
ashley13100 3 years ago
Sorry i know nothing about law.
What I do want to say is congrats and good luck for the future.
miltbottleboy 3 years ago
I wrote a comment with web links on your chicken blog since YT tends to mangle the addresses. Hope it helps. Congrats!
canukus 3 years ago
nationalism and beaurocracy sure do suck.
noisecape 3 years ago
Congratulations :]
I'm really happy for you and I hope yuh get it all sorted soon :]
xxx
fickasthuck 3 years ago
OMG, Mel! This is so awesome. I have been following you from the very, very, very beginning. Who knew a marriage would come from this?!
I know it's frustrating figuring all this out. Don't fret, though. You're getting married to a really awesome guy! You are the luckiest girl the world.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
charliechill 3 years ago
I don't have any tips for ya, but I wish you all the happiness in the world! Good luck with sorting everything out
Laurenly 3 years ago
Check the official governmental channels on BOTH sides. See which one is the easiest (I did not say Cheapest.) Use only official government websites and officials. There HAS to be a written answer for anything, even if it's a physical letter.
Next, Check and see if there is a loophole in your state or his City/Borough. Sometimes a state will allow certain things that a government as a whole country disallow.
I'll do my research & see what I come up with. Take care. -G.
GaijinTenshi 3 years ago
Yahoo Answers is probably a better place to ask, unless you've already been there.
starsandsea 3 years ago 2
I don't really think yahoo answers is the best place to get Immigration advice.
electrongirl 3 years ago
It probably wouldn't be any worse than getting advice from YouTube.
starsandsea 3 years ago
i dont have tips, but congrats and lots of luck with the paper people :)
mcasual 3 years ago
I tried to immigrate to Canada but I was unable to do it unless I work in the healthcare buisness.
I am now living with someone from another country and yes the income was an issue. I was sent home due to the income not being high enough for me to stay in the country so the immigration sent me home and told me the only way I can be able to stay in the country with him was if I had a job as an au pair in the country - so thats my job now an au pair just so I can be with the one I love.
britishsazzy 3 years ago
Congratulations Melody! Best wishes to the both of you.
I havent got anything concrete to add, but I do know if you both want this bad enough, it will happen. So dont worry too much and when it happens please send me some cake :-)
Bowieaddick 3 years ago 2
1) There is no law preventing you from getting married. Your problem is getting him a green card. That will be pretty hard to do if neither of you have a job.
2) Does Isaac have a job?
3) Don't get married until you are fully cooked. i.e. until you have a job and a clue.
4) Move to Europe. Europeans hate 'merkins. If you become one of them they will love you over there.
5) Good luck. I hope you have a long happy marriage.
poydrascanal 3 years ago
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just don't do all that stuff. What would happen if he just came to America, and simply didn't do any of that junk?
DeraJa 3 years ago
Hey Mel. First of all, congrats! I'm very happy for you. Um, I unfortunately don't have any useful info for you. Sorry. :( If I were you, I would just call a courthouse and see if you can get some answers from a clerk or something. That's what I do when I need legal advice and cant pay for it. ;) GOOD LUCK!!! :)
spidey280 3 years ago
I have no idea what you're going on worrying about.
I've been married twice, and they both were foreigners. I just went to City Hall in Philadelphia or City Hall in New York, booked the time to get married, then you show up, and the judge swears you in. You sign a paper, and done. easy.
BlackUniGryphon 3 years ago
goto england, get married there, come back to america married, will avoid alot of the bullcrap.
gemlarin 3 years ago 3
"goto england, get married there, come back to america married, will avoid alot of the bullcrap."
Thats a really good idea. I Agree that IF it is possible for Melody to go to the UK get married with the intention to return to the US. That would make things 100% easier.
an80sGuy 3 years ago 2
omg congratulations so very very much! I'm looking this guy up now, lol
lisasimpson 3 years ago
aww this makes me so happy! was it a traditional proposal?
brokenarmor 3 years ago 2
Traditional as in on his knee with a ring and all that? Yes. At the coast too! I was not expecting it.
bowiechick 3 years ago
congratulations <3
brokenarmor 3 years ago 2
I'm a lawyer - ask me.
mackuss 3 years ago
Congrats Melody! First thing to do is look at the related videos for this one. They explain the process pretty well. I think your first priority should be to stay where you are now. Work full time, and save as much money as possible. You should be able to support yourself and Isaac until he is approved to work. Its all doable, so don't worry about it too much. Goodluck!
an80sGuy 3 years ago
geez, i wish i could help you and your fiance...i hope someoneelse can help you thought. Good luck with the papershit XD
tsure 3 years ago
I don't really know a lot of stuff about this, I have looked into it before, but that's about it. So I may be a louse help, but I suggest looking at some of the related videos for this video.
Looking at the titles and thumbnails, it looks like regular people explaining this stuff how they did it, or having the same problems. :)
Gratz on the engagement! :]
DaZeD871 3 years ago 2
1st, congrats, that he's British. It's easier. You have to have affidavit of support ie, you need to say your fiance wont be a public charge. Are you in school? How old r u? Y r you living @ home? If u want help e-mail me.
getatmedude 3 years ago 2
Congratulations to the lucky gent!
usenetposts 3 years ago
congratulations on your engagement!
graywolf369 3 years ago
Congrats on your engagement, i hope everything works out well. :)
marksplace2008uk 3 years ago
Congrats!
It's really a hassle and it'll take a lot out of you, for sure. From what I've heard it'd be better if you stayed at home and used your parents as sponsors, but immigration rules and such might vary from state to state.
Sorry that doesn't help too much. Best of luck to you two!
EMP1128 3 years ago 2
Incomes matters because you need to support yourself and Issac. The U.S. does not want to have people immigrate that need public assistance. Once Issac gets his EAD (work permit), his income can be included with yours. He needs to get residency before spondsorship is no longer needed. I will send you a message detailing the steps.
caxiaba 3 years ago 3
Congratulations! Did you set a date yet? Also, if you have Facebook, Weddingbook is a fun application to add.
LindsEyCOBHC 3 years ago
First of all, Congratulations! Have you thought of maybe talking to a paralegal (not an actual attorney)who could steer you in the right direction regarding immigration law? Another option might be if Issac were to come here and take the citizenship test before the wedding - of course that depends on whether he wants to become a citizen, but it would sure make his being able to work in the country a lot easier without having to worry about a green card.Again,Congrats and please keep us posted?
baileykix 3 years ago
Congrats Melody! I wish both the best!
About that... well I'm portuguese and here I think is easy to get married with somebody of another country. Even helps the other person to settle down.
So, if Isaac get a job in your country would be more easier perhaps?
I never thought it would be so hard to get married in the U.S.
JoanaWildy 3 years ago 2
OKG OMG OMG I AM SO GLAD 4 U!!!!!!
stephaniethekid 3 years ago
I hate that government has made it so we need permission to be married. It's supposed to be that two get married by GOD and the state recognizes it (if you're christian, etc). It makes me mad. I'm going through something similar.
faithm 3 years ago
I recommend you visit the official US embassy website of the country your fiance lives in. For instance if it is Canada you go to the american embassy website in Canada. Then they will have all the information you need. What i do know though is that you have to be over the poverty line in order to be able to marry a foreigner meaning your income has to be over 20 thousand dollars a year or something like that. im not sure of the exact amount though. Anyways good luck on your wedding
morbeck 3 years ago 2
I don't really have any advice on what you're asking, but I do wish you luck and hope everything works out.
SnarkyBarnacle 3 years ago
Congratulations, Melody! I'm fortunate to
I'm sure the reason your income would be in question is because it could be that they suspect you're taking money to help him get into the country.
I don't have any sage words for you. However, I would probably recommend against moving out for financial reasons.
I know you're a Christian, so perhaps going through premarital counseling with a pastor (done via webcam if necessary) will look good.
VioletKitty411 3 years ago
How old are you?
OkayEricOkay 3 years ago
I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND, except I'll be moving to the UK and getting married there.
the paperwork is ridiculous.
thisblender 3 years ago
Is this between US and Canada? Assuming he's coming to the US he won't be allowed to work until he's a citizen. A friend of mine had to report back to the border once every 3 months.
Sunnray 3 years ago
Incorrect. You can work in the U.S. on various types of visas. You can work after getting married on the K-1 visa. You need to file an adjustment of status, then you can file a request for an employment authorization document from CIS.
caxiaba 3 years ago
Melody,
Congratulations on your engagement! I wish you ALL THE BEST!!!! I don't know anything about this type of situation...GO TO SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY and speak to them face to face IF POSSIBLE....Again, I wish you ALL THE BEST!!!
Ronnie
tommy30507 3 years ago 3