How to Prove a Genuine Relationship for USCIS K-1 or K-3 Visa Petitions

The most common reason Fiancee or Spousal Visa petitions are rejected is that Immigration is not convinced the couple have a genuine "bona fide" relationship.

There are many ways to prove the relationship, photos, phone bills, emails, log files, on and on. Some couples though don't really think about saving this "paper trail" until they are just about ready to file their I-129F or I-130 petitions. By then it is too late. And they may end up rejected due to lack of planning.

I put together a Youtube video that teaches how to prove you have a genuine relationship. It speaks directly to couples who are applying for Fiancee or Spousal visas. And tells them what documents and proof to attach to their K visa petitions.

I think that a new couple who has just found each other, should ALSO view this youtube lesson, so that from the start of their relationship they will know what is needed later on, and so can save from the beginning, what they should have later.

For example: Proof that the couple has regularly communicated with each other is essential. What about the couple that uses Instant messenger every day, but never turned on "logging"? What proof do they have? NONE. !

If they turned on LOGGING, they could print out a page, or pages that show each and every time they communicated, when they logged in, when they logged out. It is not necessary to show the words of each conversation, but is extremely valuable to show the frequency and dates of the conversations.

The same applies for telephone bills or logs. It used to be that everyone got a regular phone bill each month, that showed the numbers called and the duration of each call. Now there are ways to save money by buying pre-paid phone cards or joining discount calling services. Some keep track of your calls, and you could print out statements to prove your calls. But many clients use prepaid phone cards, which don't provide you any record at all! The time to choose a service that provides you a record of you calls, is at the Start of your relationship.

If you are starting a relationship, or still looking, take a minute to watch this youtube video on "How to prove a genuine relationship for the Fiancee or Spousal visa". You will be much better prepared in case you find you life partner and hope to live together in the USA.

Of course if you have already found your partner and are applying for a K-1 or K-3 visa, use the suggestions shown on the youtube video to make your petition more believable and thus help to ensure a happy ending to your visa application.



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Expert Reviews of I-129F: insurance for Do it Yourself Petitioners

I just did a review of a I-129F petition for Alien Fiancee. The sponsor in trying to describe the relationship between himself and his fiancee, went into great detail about each and every gift, and each payment he sent her to support rent, tuition, internet access, and so on. He felt he was demonstrating what a good provider he was, and how serious he was to support his future wife. The problem is, when she IS your wife and you are doing all that, well, it is expected. But while she is your girl friend / fiancée, then the visa officer has a tendency to wonder, " is this is a genuine committed relationship, or sugar-daddy meets gold digger.?"

When dealing with immigration, you can NOT afford to send the wrong signals. I counseled him to rewrite his essay, and stick to personal topics of compatibility, relationships, romance, man to woman, partner to partner, plans for the future and so on. To read the full text of the review I conducted go to I-129F I-130 Petition Reviews

A lot of men go it alone, doing their own petitions. They save thousands of dollars avoiding high attorneys fees. But it is easy for them to “shoot themselves in the foot” by writing or saying the wrong thing in front of immigration officials.

The instructions that accompany most of the forms for your petition seem relatively simple. What they do not tell you, is what the visa officer is really looking for, and what his agenda is when he reviews your forms. That is where the trouble occurs. Everyone understands simple errors and omissions. Very few understand what will satisfy the visa officer when he determines in his mind whether your relationship is "genuine" or not.

Having a second set of expert eyeballs, check out your work, and head off potential landmines is PRICELESS insurance. When you are doing the petition yourself, obtaining an expert review is the cheapest and best way to avoid problems and delays, to avoid rejection and heartache. For more details visit Fiancee Visa Services.com and review samples of the recent I-129F Petition reviews we have conducted.

Online Safety - Go Slow - Keep Private

At HeartofAsiaOnline.com and AfricanPrincess.com we take online safety in general, and in particular the safety of our members extremely seriously. Our staff of moderators work 24 / 7 watching for predators and scammers to prevent them from joining. But just like a customs officer at a national border, we can not open every suitcase, and sometimes bad people do get through.

At that stage, it is up to you as an adult with experience and with common sense to protect yourself by being watchful, and by acting in a way that protects and preserves your privacy.

The online world can open up dating possibilities that might never be presented to you otherwise. The forum is a world-wide stage, set for acts and players of all kinds. Online, there is something for everyone, regardless of gender, race, demographic, socio-economic statues, sexuality, interests or beliefs.

This global community is a good thing in many applications, but it can also be a dangerous one. Online predators are as many in number as are legitimate users. Some of these shady users can be difficult to catch, let alone stop, often being expert in con games, scams, thievery and avoiding the law.

Because the internet is largely unregulated, there is a virtual land of opportunity awaiting people whose intentions are less-then-honorable. It’s important to be aware of what kind of interactions you are having online and their potential for attracting people who will only use and abuse what you have to offer.

Protecting Yourself

Whether you are dating online, chatting. surfing or making a purchase, online predators are always searching for another victim. The largest part you can play in protecting yourself and your interests is taking preventative measures to keep yourself safe. One area that is particular susceptible to online scams and other problems is the world of online dating.

Online dating is a great way to get to know other people who are worlds away with the convenience of never having to leave home. One of the best things about dating online is being able to get to know someone in a way that a face-to-face relationship may not be conducive for. For example, you can date overseas or date someone when you don’t have enough time to go out.

When dating online, people are typically more relaxed and feel freer to be themselves. After all, the medium is rather anonymous. The ease of dating online has attracted millions of people world-wide who are looking for relationships of every kind. Romantic relationships that start online can be very positive and beneficial. However, online predators will often mask themselves as a potential romantic interest and lure in the lonely or the desperate individuals who are looking want to meet someone special.

Often times these predators will tell you whatever you want to hear and bring you to a place where you feel comfortable divulging very personal or sensitive information that they can then use against you. They may ask for money or other gifts or even for information. It’s important to be aware of the fact that, just like in the offline world, no date who is genuine and worth pursuing will hit you up for cash. You probably wouldn’t tolerate such behavior in the offline world, so don’t tolerate it online either.

Unfortunately some people are very easy targets for online scams and end up giving away thousands of dollars for promises that no one ever intended to keep. Soon, they are left alone while their “friend” pursues other potential victims. Many times, although not always, these scammers are located overseas. While their residency in a foreign country may seem very interesting, it is also usually very hard to trace them in the event something happens that is damaging to you.

How to create a Persuasive (effective) Fiancee Visa K-1 I-129F Petition

FianceeVisaServices.com has just released this video that explains in
detail all the extra effort and details that go into putting together a
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or ask for professional help, this provides insights into how it should
best be done.

How to apply for a K1 Fiancee Visa I-129F

I get many calls each day asking how to bring a foreign fiancee to
the USA. I put together this presentation to share my experience.
I have given tons of advice over the phone, and personally helped
with hundreds of I-129F Fiancee Visa and I-130 Spousal Visa
petitions.

View my video to understand the Fiancee Visa application process.

Growing Online Dating Relationships

Advice for Singles: Growing Online Dating Relationships

Just like regular real-world relationships, online relationships need tending, to grow over time. Here are some quick growing tips.

1. Take time and make time. Does your online date get in touch with you regularly? Do you do the same? Neglecting virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect, so treat each other’s time with respect. If it’s lacking, might mean time to move on.

2. Communication needs to feel right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that can give off bad vibes. So don’t rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.

3. Respect each others privacy. Don’t share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence.

4. Share special online and offline fun times. Online – send greeting cards, links to favorite places to upload digital photos of your favorite pet, download music and video clips, post on favorite forums of interest. Offline- if you’re exchanging addresses or post office boxes, send print greeting cards and postcards, small items from your area (like a key chain with your state bird).

Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over time it can sprout and grow.

She will be home for Thanksgiving: Because Heart of Asia complies with IMBRA

She will be home for Thanksgiving

Yesterday we received an email from one of our members sharing with us that his Ethiopian wife now has her visa and is on her way to the USA. Below are some of the messages we traded back and forth. Here is a good example of why we are so diligent to follow the IMBRA regulations.


On Tues Oct 10/25/2007, Andrew wrote:

Dear HOA, I have used your services with great success and i'm married now. During the immigration process IMBRA came up and i have a question. Does Heart of Asia fully comply with the IMBRA and how does it work ? Look forward to your answer asap. Thanks andrew

On Thu, Oct 25 2007, Webmaster wrote:

Heart of Asia is FULLY IMBRA compliant. If you met your wife via our services we will happily confirm this in writing to INS.

How it works, we ask all US clients to answer mandated questions on their backgrounds, we check the US client on a sex offenders database. If any criminal background or sex record, we deny service to the client. If the US client passes the background checks, then we translate his answers to the background questionaire to the primary language of the foreign woman he wants to correspond with. We present that to her. She signs a statement in her primary language confirming she consents to allow contact information to be exchanged between her and the US client. Then we allow the exchange of contact info.

In the cases of couples who met via Heart of Asia, we provide statements that can be attached to fiancee or spousal visa applications to confirm IMBRA compliance.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 Andrew wrote:

( One Year later ) I would like to thank all the good people at HOA for the creation of a wonderful way to meet or marry a foreign women. My wife has received her visa to come to U.S.A. on October 23, 2008. She will be here for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much Andrew