Is anyone/does anyone know an immigration attorney/advisor?

[Polarbert]

I'm after one just to ask a few questions about the K1 Visa process and would appreciate some advice. Silky little things really such as how many photos to include in the I-129 and what the most common stumbling blocks are when filling in the application.

Cheers

[Polarbert]

Thanks for the advice chaps. My fiancee is going to be filling out the form this weekend. My main concern was just that we are careful that we fill it in correctly, and make sure that we include everything that is required. It would be good to have an experienced eye look everything over, but I assume if we follow it to the letter then we shall be fine.

My main concern was providing enough evidence of our relationship over the past two years.

[Polarbert]

unrepentant said:

Polarbert said:

Thanks for the advice chaps. My fiancee is going to be filling out the form this weekend. My main concern was just that we are careful that we fill it in correctly, and make sure that we include everything that is required. It would be good to have an experienced eye look everything over, but I assume if we follow it to the letter then we shall be fine.

My main concern was providing enough evidence of our relationship over the past two years.

Remember on thing, the process is slow. For that reason alone I would hire a lawyer. If you make a mistake it will take quite a while for them to get back to you and then you're starting again.

Have you got your ACPO statement? That can take a little while although you can pay extra to expedite it. The "passport" photos you have to submit with the form are not the standard UK passport size, remember that. As far as evidence of relationship is concerned we had a reasonable amount but we also had a couple of friends write letters.

You do know that you will not be allowed to enter the USA while your application is being processed? Ours took nearly 9 months and that was using a lawyer and with a senators office asking for our case to be expedited.

The impression that you may get is that they (USCIS) are doing whatever they can to put you off and prevent you from coming in! They seem to ask the same questions again and again and the red tape is a little frustrating. But it's all worth it in the end. Good luck!

Yes I got my police certificate recently. I am also aware about the passport photos as I've gotten a J1 visa previously.

I am intending to visit my fiancee while the visa is being processed and from what I've read this is allowed.

I understand it can take a long time, but if we are certain that everything is done correctly I don't really see the value that a lawyer can add after we have submitted the application.

[Polarbert]

tinman0 said:

Put it this way - you can't include too much! Good luck btw!

That's what I've been telling her! Thank you.