ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaNeed advice with Mexican fiancée
Fortunately I didn't have that problem but I see your difficulties. We had a civil wedding and then filed for the K3 visa. It only took 6 months. We married in El Paso, TX so the permission in Mexico wasn't needed. My wife and I are going to have a Catolic wedding next summer but in the US because it is much easier in the US than in Mexico. Fortunately my wife's family wasn't too strict about it.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-10-31 19:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaAm I reading this Right?
QUOTE (torrent29 @ Jan 15 2008, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 15 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some consulates do P3 P4 and others simply combine P3 and P4 and just tell you to bring everything to the interview.



Well thats comforting to know. So it seems its now entirely in our hands. Boy this is stressful.

My real concern is my fiancee's daughter, and the length of time. I guess its required that she come with to get her medical examination?


My wife was from CDJ but she did not have any children. Her family was all there so we stayed with them. Also if you will be using El Paso as your point of entry make sure you allow enough time to cross the bridge if you need to fly from El Paso.

Edited by Gaby&Talbert, 17 January 2008 - 03:42 PM.

Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-17 15:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaAOS for an Alien
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QUOTE (athena_ny @ Apr 10 2008, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did he enter on a visa? If he did, he can do it from here. If he entered without inspection at the border (ie. snuck over the border and is completely undocumented), he has to return. They will deny him, and they will need a waiver.



Not true - If he entered illegally, or overstayed his visa, and leaves the country prior to adjusting status he will end up with a bar from returning. They should file while he is here, and he should not leave the US until approved.


Excuse me? No. If he entered illegally, he will NOT be able to adjust from within the US.

If he overstayed a visa, he can.

It says this right on the instructions for the I-485.


It's depend what kind of visa. K1 visa holders aren't allowed.


If they marry within the 90 days, yes they are.

If they marry outside the 90 days, a K-1 visa holder can also adjust within the country, they just need to file the I-130 along with the I-485.


Sorry let me clarify, K1 visa holders can only adjust from original petitioner.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-14 14:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaAOS for an Alien
There is alot more to it than cut and dry this or this. We need the whole story to give them accurate advice. Please ask him to tell you the whole story and then let us know. We need to know if he entered with out without a visa. If he was married to his wife when he entered. How many times has he entered illegally if any, has he ever been caught or deported, and anything else like when did he first enter and so on. One good thing about Juarez is that it is the only consulate that has a pilot program for waivers which means that if his waiver is approvable he can get it a few days after his innitial interview date. They should have never waited this long to get his visa because everyday he is here illegally he has more of a chance to get caught and deported. If this happens then he may be banned from entry for many years. He is a father and should do the responsible thing and become legal. Whatever he does tell him not to leave, the only reason to leave would be for an interview in Juarez if that is his only option.

Edited by Gaby&Talbert, 11 April 2008 - 02:04 PM.

Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-11 14:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
QUOTE (MandR @ Apr 30 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GueraYTavo @ Apr 29 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aye Aye, If she marries a US Citizen, she still has to go back to her home country, apply for a fiance's visa and come back legally before marrying. Then after the marriage, apply for adjust of status.


Not True

If she marries a US Citizen here, she does not have to go back to her home country for anything. She stays right here in the U.S.

They will go through the interview process here and must prove that she and the man she married is a legitimate marriage.

I know of at least 3 people who outstayed their tourist visas, eventually married and got their green card.

That is why it is so hard for young unmarried women from countries where poverty and jobs are not easily found to get a tourist visa.


She was an EWI not an overstay.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-30 11:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
Yes they will need a waiver, that is why I posted the link to Laurel Scott on youtube that explains what you must do. Also check out immigrate2us.net for waiver information and sample hardship letters.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-30 09:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
QUOTE (Puravida4ver @ Apr 29 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some Clarification. She told me that the lawyer says, since she entered as a minor, she may not need to return to Honduras to wait for a visa IF she were to marry a US citizen. Sorry, that is quite different from my original question. However, it doesn't sound like that advice is correct either. Thank You.


http://www.youtube.com/LaurelScott

Go here and all possible options are explained by a very good immigration lawyer.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-29 11:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
QUOTE (GueraYTavo @ Apr 29 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Apr 29 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes she will need to go back only at the time of the interview. She can marry here, file for CR1 and then just wait until her interview date.


I don't think that'll be possible, since she entered the country illegally she will have problems with immigration. If she would have entered legally and then married a USC, that's a different story. I may be wrong though. The reason why I'm saying this is because during the interview they ask you for your I-94, you need to have entered legally in order to have one.


You misunderstood, I said she would go back for her interview in her home country but she doesn't have to go back until her interview date. There is not requirement to exit the US during the process, only to exit for the interview. She is already here so a few more months makes no difference.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-29 11:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
Yes she will need to go back only at the time of the interview. She can marry here, file for CR1 and then just wait until her interview date.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-29 11:13:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaEntered without visa as a minor ten years ago
QUOTE (Puravida4ver @ Apr 29 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is good to know since I suspect the lawyer is trying to talk her into paying him to pursue that idea.


If it were allowed every child would be able to become legal that came here with there parents. She will have to wait for amnesty or marry a citizen.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-29 09:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCustody issue - Medellin CO
Would he sign the papers for money? Maybe a few thousand dallors would convince him to sign?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-06-09 10:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaAm I understanding this process?
What was the reason you chose to file AOS instead of filing I-130 and going to the interview in CDJ? Unfortunately EWI does not allow to Adjust Status here.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-01-13 15:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaNew and need help
You enterred legally so you have every right to adjust status here after you marry. The best thing to do is get married and then file AOS and I-130 simultaniously. The sooner you do it the sooner you can stop worrying. Why didn't you get married before the children were born? The sooner the better.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-01-13 15:35:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaI got the visa but here is the problem
Can someone help sponsor you? That way you can come and get married, why wait and have to start the process all over again?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-08-06 08:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)ROMANIAN MEDICAL
QUOTE (DavidSimona @ Feb 19 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My sweetie just finished her medical and was blindsided by a 500 RON HPV vaccination...just a heads up to anyone that will go for the medical soon.
Bring plenty of money, the total exam was close to 800 RON.

BR


The CDC recently released an updated vaccination requirement for USCIS which included several new vaccines but K VISAS DO NOT REQUIRE VACCINES UNTIL THEY APPLY FOR AOS. Remember that the medical exams are not opperated by the consulates and do not know the laws. JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET A COPY SO THAT IF USCIS LOOSES THEM SHE WON'T HAVE TO DO THEM ALL OVER AGAIN IN THE US.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-03-12 09:08:00
Asia: East and PacificMy Vo's Interview Review
Thai,
How have you traveled there so many times on a salary of only 19K per year? Also are you working on a degree to be able to increase your income? 19K is not enough to support a wife letalone a family.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-25 15:16:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp me!!!! I have read the guides/rules
Its simple what is the most important? Do you want to save money or get your SO here as fast as possible? You need to talk with people that have gone through the same consulate because they are all different with processing times.
The rules changed last fall and you can file the 129 and 130 together now which is the K3 route or only file the 130 for the CR/IR1. You can try to call the consulate and ask them what are the processing time differences between an immigrant visa and a non-immigrant visa, if they are the same from the time they receive it from the NVC then the only additional processing would be through the NVC which might add a month or two for the CR/IR1 but if non-immigrant visas at the consulate are processed much faster then choose the K3. If money is the issue then the CR/IR1 is the cheapest way to go.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-18 14:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast name change

Gaby&Talbert,

Well, you've missed your first opportunity. If you and your wife want her to be known by your surname you should have submitted the I-130 petition using your surname.

Your next opportunity will be with your next submission, whatever that will be. Presumable an I-129f petition since you are posting in the K3 forum?

Yodrak

Does anyone have advice on changing my wife's last name to her married name? When I submitted the I-130 form we made sure we filled out everything to match all her documents. We want to use her new last name but we don't want to make any mistakes with any forms.

I will put on the cover letter with the I-129 that we want to change her name to my last name and hopefully get is changed during the processes.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-23 14:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast name change
Does anyone have advice on changing my wife’s last name to her married name? When I submitted the I-130 form we made sure we filled out everything to match all her documents. We want to use her new last name but we don’t want to make any mistakes with any forms.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-22 22:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I send my I-129?

Please read the guide for K3, it is all explained there: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k3guide



Is the Notice Type: Receipt Notice the NOA1?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-25 14:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I send my I-129?

The instructions on the I-129F form tell you where to send it if you are filing for K3 (hint: Chicago).

Did the USCIS tell you to send the I-129f or I that just the next step to do?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-25 12:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I send my I-129?

I just received my I-797, Notice of Action Notice type Receipt Notice. Is this my NOA1? and when can I send my I-129?

Clarification I-129f
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-25 12:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I send my I-129?

Gaby&Talbert,

You don't send an I-129. Unless you have decided to consider your spouse to be a worker rather than a mate.

Yodrak

I just received my I-797, Notice of Action Notice type Receipt Notice. Is this my NOA1? and when can I send my I-129?

Clarification I-129f
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-25 12:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I send my I-129?
I just received my I-797, Notice of Action Notice type Receipt Notice. Is this my NOA1? and when can I send my I-129?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-25 11:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill pregnancy cause any issues

she may not be able to get vaccinations or x-rays at the medical exam, a letter from her ob/gyn to the panel physician should be enough. If she's already had some vaccinations she can have blood drawn for titres instead.



Are vacinations required for the medica exam before the consulate interview? Are x-rays required also?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-02-09 16:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill pregnancy cause any issues
Does anyone know if pregnancy will cause any issues with the immigration process? We are in the process of a K3 visa and we were wondering if my wife being pregnant will cause any problems with the interview or medical exam.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-02-07 23:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJanaury Filers, still no NOA2
We filed the first of January and just received the email on April 19th for NOA 2 on the I-129. We received the NOA2 on the I-130 last month.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-04-20 14:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline

Why did I receive the letter from the NVC that I had to send the DS-3032 and the Affidavit of Support fee before anything would be sent to the the embassy? I sent everything for a K3?


That would be for your CR-1 visa application, not the K-3 -- your I-130 was approved two months ago and sent to the NVC.

But you are just now getting a letter from NVC about the DS-3032 and the AOS fee??? You probably should have received that within a month of your I-130 approval.

We did receive it just about a month after we got the I-130 approval and have sent all of that information back to the NVC. I assume once they process the I-129 approval we will receive another letter from the NVC?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-03 11:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline

Has anyone noticed that the timeline does not include a date for receiving the DS-3032 or the Affidavit of Support application from NVC? It also doesn't have anything on the I-864 either? Maybe this is not significant but they are items sent from NVC and to NVC?

The step by step K3 process here does not include the DS-3032 or the Affidavit of Support application from NVC? It also doesn't have anything on the I-864 either? Is anyone else here that has gone throught the NVC process with these steps before anything is sent to the Embassy?


That NVC process is for CR-1/IR-1 visa applicants, not for K-1 or K-3 visa applicants. K-1s and K-3s only stop at NVC briefly en route to the embassy.

Why did I receive the letter from the NVC that I had to send the DS-3032 and the Affidavit of Support fee before anything would be sent to the the embassy? I sent everything for a K3?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-02 16:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline

Has anyone noticed that the timeline does not include a date for receiving the DS-3032 or the Affidavit of Support application from NVC? It also doesn't have anything on the I-864 either? Maybe this is not significant but they are items sent from NVC and to NVC?

The step by step K3 process here does not include the DS-3032 or the Affidavit of Support application from NVC? It also doesn't have anything on the I-864 either? Is anyone else here that has gone throught the NVC process with these steps before anything is sent to the Embassy?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-02 16:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline
Has anyone noticed that the timeline does not include a date for receiving the DS-3032 or the Affidavit of Support application from NVC? It also doesn't have anything on the I-864 either? Maybe this is not significant but they are items sent from NVC and to NVC?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-04-30 16:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmail

No, you have to wait until NVC generates DS 3032 (choice of agent) and AOS Feel Bill. So don't email them after NVC assigns your case number, rather wait for the above.

:help:

Hello, today I received an email from NVC saying that the have received my files and whenthey put the infomation into the computer they will give me the case#. Do I have to wait until I get the case# to send the email for the DS3032? How long does it takes to get a case# after NVC email you? also I haven't receive the letter for NOA2 is this is good? :help:
Thanks for all your help...


The DS3032 is for your I-130. If you don't want to pursue the I-130 for CR1, you need not respond to anything from NVC regarding it. NVC will not ask you for anything by mail related to K3.

To clarify, you have not applied for any visa yet. You have petitioned for your spouse to have the privilege of applying for one or both of two visas.


Does it cause any problems if I have applied for a K-3 but I have sent in the DS-3032 and paid the application fee for the Affidavit of support?


Have you sent DS 3032 and AOS Fee Bill after NVC generated them for your CR-1/IR-1 (I-130) process? If yes, then it won't cause any problem for your K-3.


No problem for your K3 at all but remember that if your spouse eventually comes here on a K3 visa, all money you send to NVC is completely wasted. You will not get it back. You'll pay the same fees again to adjust status unless you decide to go back to the home country for an immigrant visa interview.

So I shouldnt pay the AOS fees to NVC on my I-130 because I will have to pay them again when we do the adjustment of status if she comes on the K-3 visa correct?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-04 09:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmail

No, you have to wait until NVC generates DS 3032 (choice of agent) and AOS Feel Bill. So don't email them after NVC assigns your case number, rather wait for the above.

:help:

Hello, today I received an email from NVC saying that the have received my files and whenthey put the infomation into the computer they will give me the case#. Do I have to wait until I get the case# to send the email for the DS3032? How long does it takes to get a case# after NVC email you? also I haven't receive the letter for NOA2 is this is good? :help:
Thanks for all your help...


The DS3032 is for your I-130. If you don't want to pursue the I-130 for CR1, you need not respond to anything from NVC regarding it. NVC will not ask you for anything by mail related to K3.

To clarify, you have not applied for any visa yet. You have petitioned for your spouse to have the privilege of applying for one or both of two visas.


Does it cause any problems if I have applied for a K-3 but I have sent in the DS-3032 and paid the application fee for the Affidavit of support?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-04 08:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmail

:help:

Hello, today I received an email from NVC saying that the have received my files and whenthey put the infomation into the computer they will give me the case#. Do I have to wait until I get the case# to send the email for the DS3032? How long does it takes to get a case# after NVC email you? also I haven't receive the letter for NOA2 is this is good? :help:
Thanks for all your help...


This is a CR1 question, not K3.

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=117

Everyone says this is a CR1 question but even if we have applied for a K-3 visa the NVC is sending us this information to return. Do we return this information even if we are in the K-3 process or do we ignore it and wait for something on our I-129 approval being sent to the NVC from USCIS?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-03 11:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTexas or Vermont Service Center conflict? K-3 or I-130?
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE I-130 FROM THE USCIS WEBSITE. IT HAS ALL THE ADDRESSES TO SEND AND THEY SEND TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS.

AS SOON AS YOU GET THE NOA1 SEND IN YOUR I-129 IF YOU WANT TO GET THE K-3 PATH GOING AS WELL AS THE CR1.

FILING ALL OF THIS INFORMATION AND FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY IS VERY IMPORTANT OR YOU RISK DELAYS. THIS SITE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL TO MAKE SURE YOUR QUESTIONS GET ANSWERS. DONT TRUST WHAT EVEN A USCIS REP SAYS AS BEING FACT. READ READ READ AND VERIFY HERE WITH MULTIPLE MEMBERS.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-04 16:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of name and affadavit of support questions
No problem you are welcome. This is a great place to find the answers you need for visas
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-09 16:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of name and affadavit of support questions
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
Here is the website for the I-864P poverty guidelines that you have to meet for income guidelines. I believe military people only have to meet 100% were everyone else has to be at 125%. THIS FORM SHOULD EXPLAIN IT.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-09 16:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3/CR1
If you dont mind spending a little extra money you can pursue both the K3 and CR1 at the same time and then just choose the one that occurs first. I am doing this because I want my wife with me ASAP what ever it takes.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-09 16:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Visa Recieved
We got our K-3 visa with no problems! :thumbs: Thanks everyone in the K-3 Forum I guess now I move to the AOS forum now.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-06-28 10:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP!

Thanks alot my good VJers i will get back the originals this week God willing.... But still why did they say i will get back my original documents back at the time of interview that baffles me alot.

They say they will give you the originals back that you bring to the interview, not the originals that have been sent to USCIS. My wife just had her interview last week and this is what they did. Where the consulate asks for an original they also need a copy. The copy is put together into a packet that you turn over at your POE. The originals you get to keep but you will need later possibly in your never ending processes with USCIS. Most US county offices that have your marriage and birth certificates have a website or a phone number you get get vital records sent quickly. Order two copies of each so in the future you will always have a spare?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-03 13:45:00