K-1 Fiance Visa

Figgy1020 · #1 01-26-2005, 04:04 PM

Does anyone know how long it takes for the DR consulate to schedule an interview once they've received an approved Petition? I hear that it shouldn't take more than 3 months but I can't seem to confirm and/or find that in writing anywhere...

Thanks...

jeanmarie · #2 01-26-2005, 04:38 PM

On average between 3-5 months from receipt of an approved K-1 Petition to an Interview.

1) Once they receive the Petition they will send you an instruction packet (3-4 weeks if you're lucky... 2-3 months if there's a mail problem)

2) You prepare documentation requested, complete a medical exam, pay the interview etc. (Less than 2 weeks if you're motivated.)

3) You call to advise that you're ready to be scheduled for an interview. (Interview date approximately 2-3 months from when you call.)

BUT, every case is different and some take longer.

twincactus · #3 01-27-2005, 05:17 AM

Lately the wait is MUCH less thank God. But be prepared, they are going to really grill you on the relationship. Bring plenty of evidence of the realtionship with you to the interview, phone bills, e-mails, pictures of bothe of you TOGETHER in the DR.......and be prepared for questions like "when and where was the last place you had sex". Make sure your novia knows where you work and what you do and what your address is in the US. Oh yeah, check out www.visajourney.com before you go to the interview. Good luck!

-Tim

Figgy1020 · #4 01-27-2005, 11:01 AM

Tim,
Thank you...
your information is very helpful...
I know about bringing proof of our relationship but
I have a question about the phone bill...I use calling cards
99% of the time...my cell phone bill just shows the access #'s that
I dial...u think that's gonna be a problem?

twincactus · #5 01-27-2005, 11:09 AM

Bring the bill with the access numbers and also if your card is like mine, you can go online and get all the details and print them. Every call is detailed for me. Also the best rates if your calling from the states BTW. www.tel3.com. and no, I don't have anyting to do with the company, just never can find anything cheaper. 7.9 cents a minute anytime, even to cell phones. quality is good most of the time.

-Tim

Figgy1020 · #6 01-27-2005, 01:28 PM

Thanks...I'm using Speedypin.com...excellent quality all the time and its 8.6 per minute to cell ... I did look into tel3 though...haven't had a chance to sign up ...my cell phone bill is over thirty pages each month...what an inconvenience...
should I have the bills from way back when we first started talking??
we have hundreds of pictures...should we bring them all?
does the fact that I visit my fiance every 6-8 weeks improve our changes of his visa getting granted?

Are you waiting on your interview date also? or did it happen already?
do u live in the states? I'm in Jersey City, NJ.

egomezb · #7 01-31-2005, 02:06 PM

Maybe you want to check our group!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K-1visa_DR/

EGB

Figgy1020 · #8 01-31-2005, 04:20 PM

I just signed up...

twincactus · #9 02-01-2005, 01:25 AM

The K-1 SEEMS like it is a wonderful, fast way to get your novia/novio to the US. In most countries that is the case. But in the DR it is EXTREMELY difficult to prove a bonda fide relationship especially if:

1. There is a huge age difference.

2. Your courtship has been very short.

3. You wanna take a very poor Dominican(a) to the US to get married.

If you want to improve the odds, the best way is to get married in the DR and go for the K-3 or CR-1 visa, and even then, it really shouldn't be a casual relationship. They WILL find out if your relationship is less than genuine. Also, the process is much longer. many people just don'y have any idea of what they are facing for any of these visas. One more thing I almost forgot. In order to sponsor your loved one, you will need to make at least 125% of the poverty wage in the US. many people find out (mostly students) that they don't have the income needed to qualify to bring their loved one into the US.

I'm certainly am NOT trying to dissuade anyone from bringing their loved one to the US. If I had my way it would be alot easier. I just see so many people say things like "Oh, you just go to the embassy and they give you a K-1" when the road is long and hard and you will be spending LOTS of time away from your loved one and a fair amount of money. It has been 6 months for us so far and we have at least 2 or maybe 3 more to go........and we are MARRIED. That being said, my offer to help still stands. I am not an immigration lawyer, but I am totally immersed in this process and I can steer you away from the pitfalls that most people will fall into. You can PM me or write in the forum if you want. I don't get to post every day, and right now I am moving so be patient

I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Hope this helps someone avoid a mistake or two.

-Tim

Wedding pics at http://www.twincactus.com

cbarrin · #10 02-09-2005, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twincactus

The K-1 SEEMS like it is a wonderful, fast way to get your novia/novio to the US. In most countries that is the case. But in the DR it is EXTREMELY difficult to prove a bonda fide relationship especially if:

1. There is a huge age difference.

2. Your courtship has been very short.

3. You wanna take a very poor Dominican(a) to the US to get married.

If you want to improve the odds, the best way is to get married in the DR and go for the K-3 or CR-1 visa, and even then, it really shouldn't be a casual relationship. They WILL find out if your relationship is less than genuine. Also, the process is much longer. many people just don'y have any idea of what they are facing for any of these visas. One more thing I almost forgot. In order to sponsor your loved one, you will need to make at least 125% of the poverty wage in the US. many people find out (mostly students) that they don't have the income needed to qualify to bring their loved one into the US.

I'm certainly am NOT trying to dissuade anyone from bringing their loved one to the US. If I had my way it would be alot easier. I just see so many people say things like "Oh, you just go to the embassy and they give you a K-1" when the road is long and hard and you will be spending LOTS of time away from your loved one and a fair amount of money. It has been 6 months for us so far and we have at least 2 or maybe 3 more to go........and we are MARRIED. That being said, my offer to help still stands. I am not an immigration lawyer, but I am totally immersed in this process and I can steer you away from the pitfalls that most people will fall into. You can PM me or write in the forum if you want. I don't get to post every day, and right now I am moving so be patient

I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Hope this helps someone avoid a mistake or two.

-Tim

Wedding pics at http://www.twincactus.com

I was reading what you wrote and started to get discourage...i fell in love with a dominican and we´ve been dating for a little over a year now...alot of odds are against us because one he is very poor and two i´m a recent graduate from school so currently i don´t have an income...we´re not married yet, but want to later this year...any advise so we can overcome hurdles??? i´ve gone online about the visa requirments...but i didn´t see anything for the Dominican Republic requirements...do you know where i can find it...thank you

cbarrin