How do I find my K1 visa number?
Dec 10th 2009, 7:04 am
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How do I find my K1 visa number?
Hi all and best wishes of the season / holidays to you all 
I'm currently getting my AOS papers together. The I-485 asks for my visa number..... I'm not sure where it is....... Is it the number in red ink in the lower right hand corner of the visa?
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I'm currently getting my AOS papers together. The I-485 asks for my visa number..... I'm not sure where it is....... Is it the number in red ink in the lower right hand corner of the visa?
Thanks
Dec 10th 2009, 7:10 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
Either number will do, it seems.
We need a wiki-able person to put this help guide in the BE wiki!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...48&postcount=1
The AOS entry is a little dry.....
oops, here's the post I meant to link for the visa/control number Q
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ed#post7902077
Last edited by meauxna; Dec 10th 2009 at 7:12 am. Reason: oops
Dec 10th 2009, 8:28 pm
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637426
Alien number and visa number are the same thing
*Your A# is either the red or black number on your K1 visa in your passport.
Dec 11th 2009, 2:37 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
PC,
No, they are not.
Some consulates put the A# on the visa in the Annotation section, others do not. In any case, neither the red number nor the black Control Number are the A#.
Regards, JEff
No, they are not.
Some consulates put the A# on the visa in the Annotation section, others do not. In any case, neither the red number nor the black Control Number are the A#.
Regards, JEff
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637426
Alien number and visa number are the same thing
*Your A# is either the red or black number on your K1 visa in your passport.
Alien number and visa number are the same thing
Dec 11th 2009, 2:45 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
The A# is clearly displayed on the I-797 Notice of Approval on the I-129F and also should be handwritten on the I-94 (front or back) by the agent at the POE.
The visa and/or control number is either the red or black on the visa itself.
The visa and/or control number is either the red or black on the visa itself.
Dec 11th 2009, 2:58 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
Thanks all for your replies .
There is only one number on the main part of the visa itself which does not have a designation - it's the one in red ink and I'm betting that's the individual visa number
In anycase, in the form field where it is asked for, I'm putting both the control number and the number in red ink, to be safe. Plus a copy of the visa itself. Hopefully that should do it!!!
.There is only one number on the main part of the visa itself which does not have a designation - it's the one in red ink and I'm betting that's the individual visa number
In anycase, in the form field where it is asked for, I'm putting both the control number and the number in red ink, to be safe. Plus a copy of the visa itself. Hopefully that should do it!!!
Dec 11th 2009, 3:24 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
As Mr.F, who used the Control Number, used to point out - you're giving them a photocopy of the visa so they can select whichever number they like.
Regards, JEff
Regards, JEff
Dec 11th 2009, 3:33 am
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Dec 11th 2009, 12:13 pm
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oops sorry i got that mixed up. Should refrain from posting before bed.
Ywfwt how are you doing with the aos stuff? I hope its not causing you as much stress as the k1 stuff
oops sorry i got that mixed up. Should refrain from posting before bed.
Ywfwt how are you doing with the aos stuff? I hope its not causing you as much stress as the k1 stuff
Dec 13th 2009, 7:08 am
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oops sorry i got that mixed up. Should refrain from posting before bed.
Ywfwt how are you doing with the aos stuff? I hope its not causing you as much stress as the k1 stuff
oops sorry i got that mixed up. Should refrain from posting before bed.
Ywfwt how are you doing with the aos stuff? I hope its not causing you as much stress as the k1 stuff
Well, thanks for your very helpful guide, I got my AOS package sent off yesterday
There was a lot to do but I didn't get quite as stressed about it as I have learnt that these forms perform many functions (i.e. not just for k1ers) and have had less "where on earth does my situation?" type moments than I did with the earlier processes!! So we'll wait and see .
Dec 13th 2009, 12:06 pm
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
Thats great news that you got it sent off! I'll cross my fingers for you that you'll hear back soon!
The time line for my AOS was this:
Aug 24th 2009 – Green Card, Work permit and travel permit applications submitted
Aug 31st 2009 – NOA’s Recived (submission)
Sept 11th 2009 – Biometrics Letter Recieved
Sept 24th 2009 – I-485 application transfered to California Service Center (CSC)
Sept 29th 2009 – Biometrics Appointment
Sept 30th 2009 – Work permit (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) approved
Oct 5th 2009 – AP arrived
Oct 8th 2009 – EAD arrived
Oct 23rd 2009 – AOS approved, Green Card ordered
Nov 2nd 2009 – Green Card Arrives
so it took 7 days to get the first NOA's, this process was a lot quicker then the K1 part!
The time line for my AOS was this:
Aug 24th 2009 – Green Card, Work permit and travel permit applications submitted
Aug 31st 2009 – NOA’s Recived (submission)
Sept 11th 2009 – Biometrics Letter Recieved
Sept 24th 2009 – I-485 application transfered to California Service Center (CSC)
Sept 29th 2009 – Biometrics Appointment
Sept 30th 2009 – Work permit (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) approved
Oct 5th 2009 – AP arrived
Oct 8th 2009 – EAD arrived
Oct 23rd 2009 – AOS approved, Green Card ordered
Nov 2nd 2009 – Green Card Arrives
so it took 7 days to get the first NOA's, this process was a lot quicker then the K1 part!
Dec 14th 2009, 12:57 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
Thats great news that you got it sent off! I'll cross my fingers for you that you'll hear back soon!
The time line for my AOS was this:
Aug 24th 2009 – Green Card, Work permit and travel permit applications submitted
Aug 31st 2009 – NOA’s Recived (submission)
Sept 11th 2009 – Biometrics Letter Recieved
Sept 24th 2009 – I-485 application transfered to California Service Center (CSC)
Sept 29th 2009 – Biometrics Appointment
Sept 30th 2009 – Work permit (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) approved
Oct 5th 2009 – AP arrived
Oct 8th 2009 – EAD arrived
Oct 23rd 2009 – AOS approved, Green Card ordered
Nov 2nd 2009 – Green Card Arrives
so it took 7 days to get the first NOA's, this process was a lot quicker then the K1 part!
The time line for my AOS was this:
Aug 24th 2009 – Green Card, Work permit and travel permit applications submitted
Aug 31st 2009 – NOA’s Recived (submission)
Sept 11th 2009 – Biometrics Letter Recieved
Sept 24th 2009 – I-485 application transfered to California Service Center (CSC)
Sept 29th 2009 – Biometrics Appointment
Sept 30th 2009 – Work permit (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) approved
Oct 5th 2009 – AP arrived
Oct 8th 2009 – EAD arrived
Oct 23rd 2009 – AOS approved, Green Card ordered
Nov 2nd 2009 – Green Card Arrives
so it took 7 days to get the first NOA's, this process was a lot quicker then the K1 part!
Wow that was fantastically quick
I'm glad for you that it all went smoothly, especially after all the fun and games you went through with the medical, etc
Dec 14th 2009, 10:38 am
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Re: How do I find my K1 visa number?
Thankyou, it was nice to have a "easy" part without complications. Hopefully yours will be just as quick, if everyone isnt away on christmas vacation!
