This is what we are looking at doing...
Jun 5th 2007, 2:21 am
#16
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
Well actually you won't be doing much of anything on your end for quite sometime. And for that matter a British solicitor will not be very helpful with US immigration unless they are also schooled in US immigration issues.
Your USC finance will be the one to start the paperwork for your Fiancee Visa by filing form I-129F at the appropriate service center stateside. Eventually you will be entering the arena for the K-1 process.
Suggest you read the wiki above for information on the K-1 visa.
Last edited by Rete; Jun 5th 2007 at 2:24 am.
Jun 5th 2007, 2:25 am
#17
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
Have two meet already? Or is this going to be the first face to face meeting for you?
If it is not the first one, then have her file NOW before the end of July when the prices are due to skyrocket upwards.
If it is not the first one, then have her file NOW before the end of July when the prices are due to skyrocket upwards.
Jun 5th 2007, 2:28 am
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I'd love to plan a romantic wedding - the USCIS does rather get in the way.
Good point re. the fees of course.
Jun 5th 2007, 4:01 am
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
Well a romantic wedding does not take long to plan. It is the large expensive wedding that takes forever.
You figure 6 months to get the K-1 visa, then you have 6 months to activate it, and then another 90 days once inside of the US to get married. You are talking at least 15 months here for planning time.
You figure 6 months to get the K-1 visa, then you have 6 months to activate it, and then another 90 days once inside of the US to get married. You are talking at least 15 months here for planning time.
Jun 5th 2007, 4:06 am
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
Well a romantic wedding does not take long to plan. It is the large expensive wedding that takes forever.
You figure 6 months to get the K-1 visa, then you have 6 months to activate it, and then another 90 days once inside of the US to get married. You are talking at least 15 months here for planning time.
You figure 6 months to get the K-1 visa, then you have 6 months to activate it, and then another 90 days once inside of the US to get married. You are talking at least 15 months here for planning time.
I do have to get his family over from Scotland, my best friend from Florida, etc. So just a few coordination issues.
Could be worse I'm sure.
Jun 5th 2007, 4:13 am
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
Easy Tracey ..... fly down to Florida ...pick up a licence I will marry you on our local beach...
Jun 5th 2007, 4:16 am
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I think anyone who wants to can be ordained into an internet ministry... Reverend Ray does have a certain ring to it.
Now, who wants to take care of four 90-lb dogs...
Jun 5th 2007, 4:18 am
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Jun 5th 2007, 4:25 am
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Re: This is what we are looking at doing...
can marry people .. I am a notary as well ..
Jun 5th 2007, 4:33 am
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Actually, if I take the dogs along to my friend's house - I told her husband they would easily clear up that pesky cat problem he has... four cats... four dogs... one for each!
Jun 5th 2007, 4:34 am
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Actually, if we get married on the Michigan beach, some dog(s) will come I'm sure.
One of them LOVES to stick his cold nose on any exposed bare flesh. So he would be especially delighted with men in kilts.
One of them LOVES to stick his cold nose on any exposed bare flesh. So he would be especially delighted with men in kilts.
Jun 5th 2007, 4:51 am
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Yes, this will be our first meeting.. We have read quiet a bit on the USCIS's website as our original plan was to meet in the US, get married, and go from there.
Jun 5th 2007, 4:54 am
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GeeZ .. I lived with my wife for 6 years before making that decision ...
Jun 5th 2007, 4:57 am
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