ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaMontreal United States Embassy
I'm surprised you didn't get shot at taking the pics. We're at Code Level Orange now. wacko.gif

Thank you very much for posting them
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-01-06 22:34:00
CanadaDon't you love it when...
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jun 10 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When travel arrangements fall into place, especially after you thought they had fallen through!

We had looked at tickets to visit family in Canada 2 weeks ago, selected reasonable dates and then had to confirm Joe's time off of work and my Dad and brother's availability. We planned to fly into Rochester then rent a car and drive to Kingston as that was $400 cheaper for each of us than flying into Toronto (!!) especially as we had to rent a car anyway. So, after confirming everyone's availability and Joe getting the time off of work, last week I went to book the tickets - and they had doubled in price! Rats! We were kicking ourselves for not getting the tickets the previous week, and then trying to get all the other confirmations in place afterwards, but it was too late. I tried all sorts of other combinations of airports and flights and travel times and dates around then and all tickets were still virtually doubled what they were the week before, so we just decided to wait. This week I received a travelocity email notification that the Toronto ticket price had come down - it was now only $100 more than the new updated price to Rochester - so I went to look at Rochester again - and got a shock! The ticket prices had dropped back down - now they were even $16 cheaper than when I had first looked at them! So, we quickly booked our 2 roundtrip tickets - and the total price is less than one ticket was for the exact same flights and itineraries one week ago. I guess no one was buying tickets last week! There were lots of seat choices as well on the flight, so everything is falling into place quite nicely, thank you!

Next step - rent a car. I noticed at one of the car rental agencies their cheapest vehicle to rent was an SUV and their economy cars were more expensive, hehehehehe!


Kathryn, have you ever used priceline for rental cars? I do it all the time and end up getting them for next to nothing...if you're the type that needs everything to be done well in advance, I wouldn't recommend it, but I usually book my cars a couple days before the trip and you can get them for half the price they list...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-10 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust Filer with CSC and no touches
I haven't been touch either...feeling very neglected crying.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-01-07 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMontreal Long Version of Birth Cert ?
We had to order one from TBay a couple weeks ago for the AOS packet. It arrived in about a week to Alaska...we were shocked! You should be fine...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2009-02-16 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long can one stay
Are you in Canada now, and go back and forth visiting? Just curious, but why don't you apply for the K-1 visa right now? You have plenty of time to get it...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2009-02-16 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny July filers approved yet?
QUOTE (LindaB @ Nov 11 2007, 01:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just curious if any July filers have been approved yet.

My husband sent our I-130 on July 15 and got our NOA1 July 25........can't wait for that NOA2


We're in the same boat as you...nothing to report yet unsure.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2007-11-11 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer
I would not use a lawyer again. I'm supposed to meet with mine the week of the 7th. After he assured me that he would take personal care of my case after he screwed it up in September, I haven't heard from him once. I'm going to do my best to drive as much business away from that idiot as I possibly can when this is over.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2007-12-30 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FILER WHO GOT THEIR NOA2
Our I-130 and I-129F were both approved on March 18th...my parents just called after opening the mail from Immigration good.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-03-24 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCompletely Lost and Heartbroken
I think if I were you, I would put together a lot of evidence showing ties to Canada and attempt to visit your husband in the US again. It sounds like you had the wrong Customs Officer on the wrong day. This forum has many examples of people visting their loved ones in the US after having been denied at the border. As long as you didn't sign any paperwork saying you wouldn't attempt to enter again, I would treat your denial as an isolated incident. Our particular denial resulted in us signing a paper that explicitly told us that my wife couldn't enter the US until the visa was obtained.

Of course, it's all up to you, and if you don't feel comfortable then by all means don't try to come over again. I would advise against bringing all your belongings though, which is what probably tipped them off the last time wink.gif

They will know when you file for the visa, so be honest at all times at the Border.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-02 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCompletely Lost and Heartbroken
I believe he can go to the nearest Canadian Embassy wherever you live and apply for a waiver of sorts. I'm not sure how it works for anything beyond DUI/DWI, but you might check into it. Did the Canadian Border Patrol say he couldn't try again?

My wife and I were in the same boat as you regarding your denial. Did you sign a "Withdrawal of Admission" form? If you did, it won't affect your visa process now, but it probably would be best to avoid trying to enter again without the visa in hand, which it sounds like you guys already know. If you have repeated denials after being told not to try again, it could result in negative consequences down the road.

If you didn't sign any forms, but were just denied entry, it is possible to visit the US, but you should be prepared to show strong ties to Canada that will lead a rational (big assumption, there) border guard that you will return...mortgage statements, letters from work showing you're on leave, etc. Without those a border guard will assume that you're making THE MOVE and will complete your immigration requirements from within the US, which is a no-no.

The most important thing is to always be honest with the Customs folks. However, don't volunteer anything, just answer their questions honestly. Doing otherwise could really F things up for you.

Best of luck to you both. My wife and I know exactly how lost you're feeling, since we were there 10 months ago. It gets better...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-01 21:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about the bank letter
I was under the impression you needed to show all deposits for the past year. My bank doesn't have smart enough people to do this on their own, so I had to print out all my statements for the last 12 months, add all the direct deposit transfers as well as deposits up, show them how much it was, and basically feed them a letter they could copy. I also had them show any assets I had through them and balance remaining on them (trucks, boat).

The only thing they really knew how to do was notarize it.

Good luck!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-08 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointments in Montreal
202-663-1225
Press 1 and then 0 right away, the menu is insane.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-13 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i file as married on my 2007 taxes?
Check this out...

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=101588
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-01-08 01:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion concerning full copies of original package
Good luck with the expediting. We had the exact same situation and it went nowhere with our request. Hopefully you'll find better luck than we did...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-04-30 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian marrying American in the US, but planning to live in Canada
If you're not planning on actually immigrating to the US (at this point), I don't think you have anything to worry about. Like the previous poster said, you should make sure that you do have some evidence of your ties to Canada, but be honest with Customs if they do ask. You're not doing anything illegal by coming to the US to get married. If and when you decide to move to the States, you can apply for an immigrant visa at that time (DCF route will most likely be the easiest and quickest for you at that point)

Good luck!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-05 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance is pregnant!
QUOTE (decker @ Jun 9 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello from Alaska USA! I am a newbie to this forum. I have a question I hope you folks can help me with. I met Linh in October and we corresponded regularly. I have gone to HCM to meet her twice now (FEB 2008 AND MAY 2008) and we are going to apply for the K1 visa. I called her last night and she says she is now pregnant. Question is should we wait to apply for a K1 until after our child is born or can we forge ahead as is? If we can apply now, how do I list our child on the I-129?

I have a long road ahead as you all well know. I will be picking your brains a lot. Thank you for your help and good luck to you all.


Apply now for the K-1. You can apply for a Consular Birth Abroad, US Social Security number, and US passport (for your child) if your child is born overseas. You can add your child when he/she is born later in the process, and if you take care of all of your child's dual citizen paperwork, the child will not need a visa. If you're in Anchorage, you can go down to the Immigration Office at 10th and Gambell and they can help you fill the paperwork out. You probably won't need a lawyer with the vast resources on this site, but if you decide to get one, I can tell you who not to get in Anchorage!

Edited by Eric_and_Corinna, 09 June 2008 - 11:03 AM.

Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-09 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage while waiting for k1?
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ May 28 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eric_and_Corinna @ May 28 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is an extreme case, but reason enough that I wouldn't get married while waiting for the K-1...

http://www.usforacle...3b-e3e9d3edddd7


This case is absolutely different to what is being discussed here.

QUOTE
With fiancée visa in hand, she entered the United States already married to Keith


AGAIN, a marriage will ONLY be considered valid in the U.S. if it has been performed according to the regulations of the place where the marriage took place. This is a basic principle of private international law.

In countries where the legal system is based on the latin tradition, like Argentina and Guatemala, religious weddings are not legal weddings. The OP's fiance wont be entering the U .S. married, his civil status will remain single even if they do have a religious ceremony.


Hey, if you, or anyone else is comfortable with doing that, or telling someone it's ok to do that, more power to you. I've seen enough of what one CBP officer can do on any given, so I'm just giving my two cents...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-28 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage while waiting for k1?
This is an extreme case, but reason enough that I wouldn't get married while waiting for the K-1...

http://www.usforacle...3b-e3e9d3edddd7
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-28 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a denial at POE affect K-1?
QUOTE (Mike & Deb @ Jun 22 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ May 20 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First question..... no0pb.gif It won't effect your K1.

Second question, I don't know...lol I'm sure someone can help you!

Best of luck!!!



Hi Guys this is Mike from Toronto and first of all............CONGRATULATIONS to you both on passing your interview!!!!! FABULOUS!!!!!! Mine is on the 30th of June(GOD, that's next Monday for heavens sake.......LOL) so doing flip-flops emotionally at 3 in the morning......lol.

Sorry I don't have a profile up yet as I just discovered this amazing site last week but I couldn't help notice your advice on having a denial on your record. Last April, based on my frequency and duration of visits to see Debra was asked to "Withdraw my Application for Admission" at Pearson Airport because at the moment I didn't have documents(utility bills, proof of employment, etc) to prove my intent to return but came back a week later and was given a 6 month B2 Visitors Visa. Then just on May 13th past I was refused a TN work Visa(before I received my interview letter) based on the fact that my 1977 Guelph University degree said "Bachelor of Science" as oppposed to "Bachelor of Computer Science"......lol, can you believe that???

So sorry to be so long winded about asking if you think that these 2 denials spaced more than a year apart will adversely affect my interview. All other extensive documentation as been given to me by my Lawyer and it seems like almost a slam dunk........lol, but just wanted perhaps a more educated opinion about things!!!!

And once again............all the BEST!!!!!!




Mike.

We have the same withdrawal of application of admission from Toronto Pearson. I asked a CBP officer the last time I was thru and he said it shouldn't affect anything; that the K visa would basically wipe out the Denial.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-22 14:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Denials
I'm sorry to hear about your husband's great Grandfather being sick.

Please let me know if somehow you figure out how to get back into the US. I'd love to have my wife and baby come back for a visit...as much as I love Ontario , I'm getting tired of going there every month!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-02-18 15:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Denials
Did you get your picture taken by the webcam and have your fingerprints taken? And did they give you a "Withdrawal of Application for Admission/Consular Notification" form I-275? If you did, you're in the same boat as my wife.

I've asked numerous CBP officers on my travels back and forth to visit my wife, and they all have different answers, but none too encouraging. I called Toronto Pearson CBP, and they were really rude about it. But the majority of the people at CBP that I've talked to cautioned against trying to get back in...it basically comes down to you having strong enough ties to Canada that you'll return after visiting your spouse in the US. This would be your job, house payments, college classes, etc. But, even if you could provide that, most of the CBP officers said that it was highly unlikely that they would allow someone to go thru after being denied. I asked at the US Consulate in Toronto while we were there for our son's CBA, and they recommended we not do it either. But that CBP officer who told you that you may have luck with another officer was right...it's just a very, very low chance of actually getting that one officer who's nice enough to let you in.

If you didn't go before a judge and have a hearing, at this point, the denials of entry won't hurt you in the long run. Or so I've been told by the CBP officers. But if you keep trying and keep getting denied, it may impact you down the road, there may be a point where it does affect your visa application. Because if you did get the form I-275, you probably were told not to try again until you had your visa in hand.

Others may have different suggestions, but we are playing it safe and not even attempting it.

Good luck and sorry to hear about your wedding plans wacko.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-02-18 02:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC July I-130 filers - how many of us left?
we're right there with you guys...I have to think that they're holding it for the I-129 to do them both at once. My Senator will be making an inquiry next week to check the status.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-02-21 22:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestouched
Ditto with CG. We didn't have any touches at all and my friends were ready to take my shoelaces and my belt. But last week we got approvals for both the 129 and 130. So don't put all your faith in the magic touches! good.gif

Good luck!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-03-26 16:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST 2007 FILERS
Keep your spirits up good.gif

Shouldn't be long now kicking.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-03-27 10:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST 2007 FILERS
Finally got ours today!! Both I-130 and I-129F were approved from the CSC on March 18th!!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-03-24 16:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST 2007 FILERS
I called USCIS to inquire about my case on Friday. The lady I talked to said that it had been assigned to an adjudicator, but he had not picked it up yet. Take heart folks, we're just around the corner!!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-03-04 02:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould a K3 visa Filers wait for thier date of interview?
When your I-129 and I-130's are approved, you will get an NOA2. This will say that your paperwork has been sent to the NVC. The NVC will send you a letter saying it has been processed and that they have sent it your respective Consulate. The Consulate will then send you Packet 3. When you send back the checklist and paperwork that the Consulate asks for, they will give you an interview date.

In summary, you won't get your interview date until after you've sent back Packet 3 information. You've got a little while before that happens, so hang in there! good.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-04-23 20:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending Montreal Packet 3
This probably doesn't help you since you're not in Canada, but we sent ours Canada Post on Thursday morning. Purolator said they couldn't send it because it was going to a PO Box. Not sure if UPS or FEDEX run into the same problem.

Not to hijack your thread, but did the K-3 seem a little light? I'm assuming they only wanted the checklist because they already have some of the documents, and the rest they'll only need to see at the interview. Or will they want some of the paperwork before the interview, like the police background report?

Also, what did you put on the expected entrance date to the US on the 156 form? I entered that it was pending our K-3 visa approval...hopefully that works.

Good luck and stay in touch. Looks like our timelines are very similar...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-04-26 07:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone in the same boat?
Newlyweds07...

It would appear from Liz's spreadsheet that over the last four or five months the actual wait for a K visa interview in Montreal has been a little less than 3 months from the time Packet 3 was sent back.

You don't get to pick your times, but I've emailed Montreal with questions and they've been very good about getting back to me, so it never hurts to ask. I would think that if you wanted to get an interview date at a specific time, you'd be able to ask for it when you send your Packet 3 back, but I'd bet it wouldn't get you in any sooner. I am actually thinking about asking for a certain period of August, even though I think our interview will actually be in June or July.

Edited by Eric_and_Corinna, 07 May 2008 - 08:23 PM.

Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-07 20:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone in the same boat?
Don't get caught up in the "touches." We didn't have any touches after waiting over 6 months, then all of a sudden both I-129 and I-130 were approved the same day. In fact, if I go to the USCIS website and type in my case number, it still says recieved and pending, even though my paperwork is in Montreal already.

Don't get discouraged...sometimes it's good to take a break from VJ every once in a while because it can get really depressing to see everyone else waiting, and people getting approved, etc. Even though we're all happy for everyone who moves along, it's a reminder that we're still waiting, which can get tough. But every day is one day closer to getting that magic visa smile.gif

It sure seems like things fly once you get the NOA2, so just hang in there! good.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-01 21:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy filing date?
I'm assuming you meant 12/6/07? It sounds like it shouldn't hinder your process too badly if you've already got NOA1's for both of them.

Do you still have the lawyer? I fired my POS lawyer after we had trouble, and have found that the support and advice here is worth a lot more than anything that assclown ever gave me.

Good luck.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-08 19:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiring the lawyer
Firing our lawyer didn't slow us down at all, if anything, it made us feel more in control of the process. Not sure why you're getting rid of him, but this was the letter I sent our ex-lawyer.


My wife and I have decided that we are no longer in need of your representation during her K Visa application process.

When I signed our fee agreement on June 19th, 2007, you said that you would put forth your “best professional efforts” for us. After our I-129F packet was sent out approximately 50 days after our I-130 NOA1, you assured me that your office would do a better job with our case. Yet your office initiated no communication whatsoever since then. Furthermore, an email that I sent to you on December 28th, 2007 was unanswered until January 14th, 2008, with your explanation that it had somehow went into your spam filter. I found this completely unprofessional, but even more concerning was that further email correspondence to your “xxxx@visamerica” account has also gone unanswered. I understand that you are extremely busy with many cases and that delays may seem minor to your office, but to me, every day I am separated from my wife and infant son is extremely painful. The bottom line is that I can no longer trust your office with the welfare of my family.

On June 19th, I paid you $3,500 to represent us through the I-130/K-3 and AOS process. I believe your office has earned no more than half of this fee in preparing the K-3 forms, and that we are entitled to a refund for the AOS that your office will no longer be performing for us. We would like to collect our I-130 and I-129 F files and any other paperwork that your office has in your possession on Friday, February 15th, 2008. I expect that this will give you sufficient time to make any copies you feel are necessary for your office to keep. If you require any further explanation from us you may reach me at my email address.

There are lots of people here who can help you get thru pretty much any scenario you will encounter. Unless your case has special circumstances, I would get rid of him. You are entitled to any paperwork that he has submitted on your behalf, but I would call your service center to inform them that you are removing your choice of agent as well as sending a new choice of agent form. Legally, he is supposed to forward any correspondance to you from Immigration, but in my case, he waited a long time to do this. Luckily, I had already received the paperwork from USCIS and it seemed to be duplicate.

Good luck!

Oh, and ask for some (or all) of your money back. If he doesn't want to do it, "Fee Arbitration" and "Bar Association" are very strong words to sprinkle into any conversation, as long as you have solid reasons to fire him.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-09 11:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA little confused? K3 Questions
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 10 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (canuck123 @ May 10 2008, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband currently lives with me in Canada as we had intended for him to move up here to be with myself and our 18 month old son. We have been married for about a year and a half now. My husband has become homesick and so here I am. hahaha. I have a few questions:

1. Will the fact that we've been married for almost two years effect any part of the process?

2. Can we apply for the K3 visa from inside of Canada? My husband is currently here on a visitors visa can he apply while he is here?

3. From the timelines listed below peoples comments it appears that most K3 applications take between 8-12 months, is that a typical time frame?

4. Where can I find a list of the fees for the required forms?

I really appreciate any help or suggestions smile.gif Thanks


1. That and the fact you've lived together will make evidence of bona fide relationship a breeze.

2. He can mail the petition from Canada but will need a US return address. To sponsor you, he would need a job in the US or a co-sponsor.

3. Yes

4. Click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here. Google USCIS fees.


Has he been working in Canada while living with you, or has he been "illegally" living in Canada? If he's been there legally, you may want to investigate the Direct Consular Filing option, also found in the "Guides" section. It seems to take a lot less time then the K visa process.

Edited by Eric_and_Corinna, 10 May 2008 - 06:43 PM.

Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-10 18:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifferences between visas
As far as visiting during the visa process, you can as long as you establish strong ties to your current home, job, etc. Lease or mortgage agreements, a note from work saying they expect you back on such and such date, utility bills, etc. Even then it's not a "for sure" thing and it is up to the particular border officer to decide if you are making the big move. No guarantees there...

Haole is right about the K-3 versus the CR-1. It seems (to me) that the CR-1 is taking about the same amount of time as the K-3, so if I were to do it over I would have done the CR-1. Read the guides at the top of the page to see which one makes sense for you. The K-3 was supposed to get you together with your loved one the quickest (of the already married visas) but it hasn't been working that way lately.

Good luck!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-12 06:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date set for June!
Awesome news!! Congrats!
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-15 03:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUK to USA - quickest way
I guess I would ask you a couple things before i gave you any advice...

Did you intend to stay in the US before you came over to visit?

Do you need to go back to England to take care of anything pressing?

Do you have flexibility as to when your new jobs will start, and will your new employer have to get you a work visa?
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-03 14:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused what to do...
QUOTE (jakester @ Jun 5 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. This is Jakester. I just became a new member here. I would really appreciate some help.. I filed I 130 and I 129F.. I got approved for I 130 on March 24.. However, my I 129F shows still pending.. I called USCIS today and I talked with an officer who looks at applications. She told me that my I 129F is closed because my I 130 got approved. I decided to call again a few minutes later and I got the same lady on the phone. Is what she says true? Is my I 129F really closed? My lawyer said to just wait for the I 129F to get approved. I don't know if it will get approved now. What should I do? Should I just go for my I 130 since it's approved or wait for the I 129F to get approved? This is really frustrating. I would appreciate some help. Thanks all.


Well, if it makes you feel any better, I wish they would have cancelled my I-129 and let me go with a CR-1 rather than a K-3. In my case, it would have been about the same amount of time, and the CR-1 is a better visa due to it's cheaper cost and no need to adjust status when your spouse gets to the US.
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-05 20:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFamily Name?
In our case, we filled out my wife's name as her married name; but everything that came back to us from the Consulate is in her maiden name (that's the one on her passport) and they instructed us to use that name for everything forth.

Since you've already filed, I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you get an RFE, you get an RFE. As Pushbrk said, I would complile as much evidence as you can in the meantime. You may need it down the road at your interview, (or sooner) so better safe then sorry.

Edited by Eric_and_Corinna, 10 May 2008 - 04:03 PM.

Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-05-10 16:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslawyers
My lawyer was a complete waste of skin. If I had seen this website before we filed, I would have never used him. Unless your case involves unusual circumstance, you really can handle it with the resources here. But as Carol and Bruno said, you would probably get better advice here if we knew your story...
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-06-11 09:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRead to throw in the towel?
Our K-3 took almost a year. We go home, as a family, on Thursday after 14 months. Keep with it, it's worth so much more in the end smile.gif
Eric_and_CorinnaMaleCanada2008-08-19 14:34:00