Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Jul 2nd 2004, 2:18 pm
#16
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Ranjini
Neither. It's thwart... Unless, of course you needed chilling out
Neither. It's thwart... Unless, of course you needed chilling out
Jul 2nd 2004, 2:31 pm
#17
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by ray6
Some do say.. I am a cold hearted bastard.. could be thaw then..
Some do say.. I am a cold hearted bastard.. could be thaw then..
Looks like it could have been either...
Jul 2nd 2004, 2:36 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by ray6
Some do say.. I am a cold hearted bastard.. could be thaw then..
Some do say.. I am a cold hearted bastard.. could be thaw then..
Typo ... thwart .... a person with a lisp trying to say wart ... okay I know I should not describe Ray in such a manner.
Jul 2nd 2004, 4:32 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
"Jenney & Mark" wrote:
> Let me answer your question
> with another question:
> You've obviously seen this forum and the
> multitude of threads people post and respond to day in and day out. Do
> you think all these people would be doing this if they could just buy
> their way -- or their loved one's way -- into the country?
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
> Let me answer your question
> with another question:
> You've obviously seen this forum and the
> multitude of threads people post and respond to day in and day out. Do
> you think all these people would be doing this if they could just buy
> their way -- or their loved one's way -- into the country?
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
Jul 2nd 2004, 4:54 pm
#20
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Exile
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
1. You are not working with an attorney. You will be working, if you work with anyone at all, with a paralegal who is in a state which allows them to complete forms.
2. You will not have the ability to seek additional help after the filing of the petition if your petition encounters a problem such as an RFE.
3. If there is an attorney listed on the site, that attorney is nothing more than a figurehead who lends his name to the site for a fee for validity purposes.
4. The timelines quoted have not changed in all of the six years I have been around and the timelines have indeed changed and all one has to do is check the source to confirm that (USCIS).
5. Promises to push your application ahead is only that: a promise. No one can do that unless they have friends on the inside who are willing to circumvent the structure of the agency by placing those petitions ahead of others. The USCIS often slows down petitions when a congressional rep becomes involved so the intrevention of a non-descript paralegal should not decrease the anticipated time for adjudication of an I-129F stateside.
6. A paralegal and/or even an immigration attorney cannot make the US Consulate aboard adjudicate your petition quicker. They are an entity unto themselves and do not like interference. In fact they like it even less than the USCIS
7. These sites do not mention the addition of the NVC in the scope of approvals. Another department is now involved and that involvement means a longer timeline.
Rete
Jul 2nd 2004, 7:37 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by tellina
I have found several on-line companies that advertise the possibilty of buying a fast Visa!!! As I am interested in getting a K1 Fiance Visa as quickly as possible I find this idea very tempting but also very worrying! Is it legal? Are the Visas real? One company I found promises the K1 Visa in under 3 months which is extremely attractive as I have been told that the K1 can take from 3 to 12 months.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Thanks!
I have found several on-line companies that advertise the possibilty of buying a fast Visa!!! As I am interested in getting a K1 Fiance Visa as quickly as possible I find this idea very tempting but also very worrying! Is it legal? Are the Visas real? One company I found promises the K1 Visa in under 3 months which is extremely attractive as I have been told that the K1 can take from 3 to 12 months.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Thanks!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:03 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Exile
"Jenney & Mark" wrote:
> Let me answer your question
> with another question:
> You've obviously seen this forum and the
> multitude of threads people post and respond to day in and day out. Do
> you think all these people would be doing this if they could just buy
> their way -- or their loved one's way -- into the country?
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
"Jenney & Mark" wrote:
> Let me answer your question
> with another question:
> You've obviously seen this forum and the
> multitude of threads people post and respond to day in and day out. Do
> you think all these people would be doing this if they could just buy
> their way -- or their loved one's way -- into the country?
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
As I had said, I was very unsure of these companies and I just thought that here may be a good place to ask about them!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:05 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by ScousePete
Do you get a fiance included with the fee? Only then might it be a good deal
Do you get a fiance included with the fee? Only then might it be a good deal
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:08 pm
#24
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by tellina
Thanks! It did occur to me that the reason that no one on this forum had tried to buy a Visa was that the companies selling them were so efficient that their clients didn't need to look for help on forums such as these. But I didn't dare say so...
Thanks! It did occur to me that the reason that no one on this forum had tried to buy a Visa was that the companies selling them were so efficient that their clients didn't need to look for help on forums such as these. But I didn't dare say so...
As I had said, I was very unsure of these companies and I just thought that here may be a good place to ask about them!
Jesus H Christ!!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:09 pm
#25
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by tellina
I have found several on-line companies that advertise the possibilty of buying a fast Visa!!! As I am interested in getting a K1 Fiance Visa as quickly as possible I find this idea very tempting but also very worrying! Is it legal? Are the Visas real? One company I found promises the K1 Visa in under 3 months which is extremely attractive as I have been told that the K1 can take from 3 to 12 months.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Thanks!
I have found several on-line companies that advertise the possibilty of buying a fast Visa!!! As I am interested in getting a K1 Fiance Visa as quickly as possible I find this idea very tempting but also very worrying! Is it legal? Are the Visas real? One company I found promises the K1 Visa in under 3 months which is extremely attractive as I have been told that the K1 can take from 3 to 12 months.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Thanks!
Too good to be true, People in your position wish it was for real.. but unfortunately.. K1 does not take 3 months (Unless you go thru Vermont.. and then again there is RFE's and busy consulates..)
Good Luck on your journey!!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:09 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Rete
There have been people who have used them over the years. But if you look at the websites you will see several things:
1. You are not working with an attorney. You will be working, if you work with anyone at all, with a paralegal who is in a state which allows them to complete forms.
2. You will not have the ability to seek additional help after the filing of the petition if your petition encounters a problem such as an RFE.
3. If there is an attorney listed on the site, that attorney is nothing more than a figurehead who lends his name to the site for a fee for validity purposes.
4. The timelines quoted have not changed in all of the six years I have been around and the timelines have indeed changed and all one has to do is check the source to confirm that (USCIS).
5. Promises to push your application ahead is only that: a promise. No one can do that unless they have friends on the inside who are willing to circumvent the structure of the agency by placing those petitions ahead of others. The USCIS often slows down petitions when a congressional rep becomes involved so the intrevention of a non-descript paralegal should not decrease the anticipated time for adjudication of an I-129F stateside.
6. A paralegal and/or even an immigration attorney cannot make the US Consulate aboard adjudicate your petition quicker. They are an entity unto themselves and do not like interference. In fact they like it even less than the USCIS
7. These sites do not mention the addition of the NVC in the scope of approvals. Another department is now involved and that involvement means a longer timeline.
Rete
There have been people who have used them over the years. But if you look at the websites you will see several things:
1. You are not working with an attorney. You will be working, if you work with anyone at all, with a paralegal who is in a state which allows them to complete forms.
2. You will not have the ability to seek additional help after the filing of the petition if your petition encounters a problem such as an RFE.
3. If there is an attorney listed on the site, that attorney is nothing more than a figurehead who lends his name to the site for a fee for validity purposes.
4. The timelines quoted have not changed in all of the six years I have been around and the timelines have indeed changed and all one has to do is check the source to confirm that (USCIS).
5. Promises to push your application ahead is only that: a promise. No one can do that unless they have friends on the inside who are willing to circumvent the structure of the agency by placing those petitions ahead of others. The USCIS often slows down petitions when a congressional rep becomes involved so the intrevention of a non-descript paralegal should not decrease the anticipated time for adjudication of an I-129F stateside.
6. A paralegal and/or even an immigration attorney cannot make the US Consulate aboard adjudicate your petition quicker. They are an entity unto themselves and do not like interference. In fact they like it even less than the USCIS
7. These sites do not mention the addition of the NVC in the scope of approvals. Another department is now involved and that involvement means a longer timeline.
Rete
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:12 pm
#27
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by tellina
Thanks. Seven very good reasons not to use one of these companies!
Thanks. Seven very good reasons not to use one of these companies!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:13 pm
#28
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by ray6
Rete sold me 2 bridges this morning...how much do you want for the florida land ..
Rete sold me 2 bridges this morning...how much do you want for the florida land ..
.Can you spell H U R R I C A N E?? :scared: No thanks!!!
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:15 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Ranjini
Neither. It's thwart... Unless, of course you needed chilling out
Etymology: Middle English thwerten, from thwert, adverb
1 a : to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : CONTRAVENE b : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
2 : to pass through or across
synonym see FRUSTRATE
Neither. It's thwart... Unless, of course you needed chilling out
Etymology: Middle English thwerten, from thwert, adverb
1 a : to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : CONTRAVENE b : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
2 : to pass through or across
synonym see FRUSTRATE
Good definition.. now tell me where you got it
Jul 2nd 2004, 9:16 pm
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Re: Companies 'selling' quick K1 Visas???
Originally posted by Exile
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy
I think that there are many people on this forum is inconclusive at best
that these things don't work as there doesn't appear to be a single person
here who has tried them. I too am sceptical, but if you - or someone close
to you - hasn't had any direct experience with these companies, then I don't
think you're qualified to answer the question.
I'd respectfully suggest that if someone asks a genuine question we
shouldn't clutter the list with ill-formed, biased guesses.
Andy