ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 27 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Blues Fairy @ Feb 27 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah yes, I forgot all about your previous solipsistic drivel. smile.gif

LOL Blues. I should just really let you take over. smile.gif



Actually, I am so glad I gate-crashed the Russian community because Blues Fairy blows every single stereotype about Russian's that has been spouted in this thread (largely by American males) completely out of the water.

Not only is she Russian, she's beautiful, intelligent, eloquent and not the least bit arrogant. The argument should really have ceased the moment she posted.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-27 15:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 25 2008, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (myangel2 @ Feb 25 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so sorry to hear that. Your family is in my prayers...

...and then we will snort vodka and pelmeni through our noses, and the silence will be broken...


That's got to hurt!
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 19:13:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 25 2008, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aside: This is a truly special forum. Nowhere else have I ever seen a thread that can go from the horrors of a broken marriage to the potential horrors of cannibal sex in 9 pages. Although quite frankly I'm a little disappointed it took us 9 pages. C'mon Russian posters, we can get that down to 5 pages next time I'm sure!


I agree! It did take a drive-by to turn you onto the horrors of Cannibal sex though wink.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 18:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 25 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 25 2008, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well for someone who's posted as much as you have in the last half hour I would suggest that you are being somewhat contradictory. For someone who doesn't care your fingers have been working pretty fast. Unless of course it is your aim to prove yourself right and everyone else wrong. That could be your aim.
Gotta pay better attention there babs. In my first post in this thread, I indicated my interest in this thread is purely entertainment. Beats what's on TV, that's for sure.

Cheers!
AKDiver


This 'babs' stuff is getting rather endearing. It really is. I thought you told us all we should find something better to do. But it's cool the way you're keeping the thread moving for the rest of us.

Cheers!


I don't recall insulting you. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

Edited by babblesgirl, 25 February 2008 - 04:55 PM.

bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 16:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 25 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Reminds me of all the times a fine, upstanding Christian person would take the time to inform me that I am going to burn in hell for all eternity unless I give myself over to god (yes, told this many times). Now, this is a pretty serious warning, with dire consequences. Did I choose to be offended, or even concerned? Well, no, not really. The response was more like, "wow? really? Geez! Thanks for letting me know!"

QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 25 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 25 2008, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
I keep popping back to see if there are in fact any Russian's willing to attest (other than Sat and his missus of course) to being arrogant and heartless. We were told this is fact. We're still waiting for volunteers...
Why?
Why do you?
I'm not...

Cheers!
AKDiver


Well for someone who's posted as much as you have in the last half hour I would suggest that you are being somewhat contradictory. For someone who doesn't care your fingers have been working pretty fast. Unless of course it is your aim to prove yourself right and everyone else wrong. That could be your aim.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 16:44:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 25 2008, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
I keep popping back to see if there are in fact any Russian's willing to attest (other than Sat and his missus of course) to being arrogant and heartless. We were told this is fact. We're still waiting for volunteers...
Why?

Cheers!
AKDiver


Why do you?
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 16:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
Last time I looked we were all loved up. Now look what's happened!! wink.gif

I keep popping back to see if there are in fact any Russian's willing to attest (other than Sat and his missus of course) to being arrogant and heartless. We were told this is fact. We're still waiting for volunteers...
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 16:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 25 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 25 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would be interested to know what the definition of a drive-by post is.

No disrespect intended babs, and I certainly didn't include your post as a drive-by. I'm talking about the quick one-liners that serve no other purpose than to either up one's post count or to have the satisfaction of immersing themselves in the drama. Yours (and some others) don't fall into either category as far as I'm concerned. (sorry, I should have been clearer on my meaning.)


s'ok moxie, I shouldn't have been so touchy. (But I was including you in my complimentary assessment of the Russian forum members) smile.gif

Now the thread is all loved up again! Horray! tongue.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 15:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 25 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The thought occurs to me too that now that the drive-by's have mostly died out, perhaps real and productive discourse can take place.


I would be interested to know what the definition of a drive-by post is.

I chose to brush aside Slim's commentary on my post that if I am on VJ for the drama I shouldn't be balking so much at such a dramatic thread. I 'got' the intent of that remark. But the point is that many people post new topics in regional discussions and if the title says 'Approved!' or 'My wife left me' that people outside of the region will rush into offer their congratulations/condolences. I am just as happy to see any approval as I am saddened to see the breakdown of any VJ relationship.

Equally, when I see a member being utterly rude, disrespectful or generalistic towards another member/nation then I feel my contribution is as valid as anyone elses. There are a good many people I respect from the Russia forum, not least because they are good people but also because the complexity of their own journey tends to make many of them an excellent source of information on VJ as a whole.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-25 14:44:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (slim @ Feb 24 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't say it's disrespect, it's more of an indifference. If you understood the complex nature of Mr. and Mrs. Satellite's relationship (and all relationships within the Russia forum) then you would more easily understand how they could post something like this and say it's not a big deal. Because in reality.... it's not a big deal. So you had shock and sympathy on reading this post. OK. Reply to it as you see fit. If you're angry or upset at being taken, then stick to visa information and leave the emotional garbage out of it. If you're on here to deal with emotional garbage, then you can't balk at getting wrapped up in an emotional thread.


Thank you, first of all, for writing such a considered response to many of the comments here. It is true that many of us who posted do not understand the dynamics within a Russian relationship or have sufficient experience to 'get' the Russian psyche.

I think if you had caught the thread early enough then your reply was adequately expressed. There isn't much any of us can do when relationships go wrong except to say we are sorry and we will support you all we can. But, as you say, life goes on.

However, my objection, was not to the original post so much. It wasn't such a big deal no. What became a big deal was the insulting language and transferring of blame later to those who had been gracious enough *to* care.

You might well say, why should you care and do you really care about some anonymous user on the internet? But the fact is, I really genuinely believe that many of Satellite's VJ compatriots actually DID care.

Many of us on VJ have actually met our fiance/fiancee's via the internet. We cared enough about someone to take a leap of faith and go out there and meet them in person. Satellite's dismissal of the emotional response displayed by these 'suckers' is dismissive of the foundation of many of our relationships. It is insulting at worst and naive at best.

I have no doubt that Satellite has offered many people constructive and well-informed advice and agree that this is no reason for him to leave the forums. That would be a ridiculous suggestion. But, let's just look at the motivation behind his wife posting this in the first place. She wanted to kick up a fuss, she doesn't want him to post so she upset his 'buddies'. It worked...except, she underestimated her own husband, because he doesn't actually care whether she upset any of his 'buddies' or not.

When you say it is not a big deal. Maybe it's not, not to me really. I don't know him. But, this was posted on the Russian forum. I don't think it's of any consolation to the people who regularly post here that this is a typically Russian thing and therefore no big deal. The language used by both the OP and his wife was insulting. Just a 'sorry, it was a joke!' would have made all the difference here.

The Russian psyche explanatory stuff doesn't cut it with me, sorry.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-24 06:26:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (workin4somethin @ Feb 24 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Satellite @ Feb 22 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She didn't go anywhere. She is just having fun with my account. Suckers! For believing such a thing.


I think that was a really good one that your wife got over on you with her post!
The first thing that entered my mind when I read her post was that I remember getting some great advice from you in the past; and it was unfortunate that it happened. Then I read your post and laughed.
The first thing that entered my mind when I read of others getting pissed at you is that there must be a lot of folks here that are not too confident in their own relationship. Know what I mean....?

Great to have you back! jest.gif


I don't think it's fair to accuse those who felt a mixture of shock and sympathy on reading the original post of having problems in their own relationship. This is not 'Off topic' where the jokes and humour are usually found, this is the Russian forum where a pretty tight knit supportive group of people hang out and seek advice and support. It is natural therefore that there would be some upset to find that this thread is just a game between the OP and his wife and seemingly at other people's expense.

It's easy to see, if you actually read the thread, that the OP and his wife have very little respect for anyone on these boards. And that disrespect probably extends to you too.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-23 19:42:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (Satellite @ Feb 23 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (slim @ Feb 23 2008, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I remember the last time Mrs. Satellite posted something using the Mr.'s account.

Seems from time-to-time she gets a little upset with him and takes it out on the VJ forum. Expect another in about six months. (Cum grano salis.)
Haha Exactly, Slim!! I am surprised you didn't write a book in reply to my post like last time! smile.gif) You know, almost anything on the Internet should be taken with a grain of salt.

I apologize that my husband call you suckers. I was really shocked by this myself!
My husband said that since he is "the smartest guy in the room", whenever he passes the BAR exam, he is going to stop going to this forum because he will have better things to do. He was gonna lie to you guys and say that I got my citizenship and left. He was gonna put this as the reason of him leaving the forum. So yes, just like Slim said, I was upset, and decided to post this topic.


I'm sure your explanation is going to make everyone feel a whole lot better. In my opinion, posting this and then considering people 'suckers' for believing it is not very smart at all.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-23 15:11:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)NOA1 notification
Has your check been cashed? This is a good indication as to whether you have been assigned a case number and when they entered your details on the system. If you get a copy of the check you should find your case number on the reverse. If this is the case then your NOA1 hardcopy is not important. The NOA2, however, is very important as it is used during AOS so ensure you get a copy of that once your case is approved.

If it helps, it took 2 whole months for them to cash the check and for us to receive our NOA1 so it is not uncommon for receipts to be delayed. Not a lot you can do about this though until 90 days is up at which point they will allow you to query it.

If you have any IMBRA or Russia specific questions you might want to post them in the 'Russia' forum where you can obtain experienced advice. Good luck!

Edited by babblesgirl, 27 January 2008 - 05:58 PM.

bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-27 17:55:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Dublin POE while on K1 (Again)
QUOTE (Slightly Bonkers @ Feb 28 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They only open the immigration area about 90 mins before the flight.
I guess I queued for about 20 mins? Although there was only one US flight leaving at that time.
I think you'd be really safe with 90 mins transfer and fairly safe with 60 mins transfer.

Just to let you know there was a sign at the airport to say that three destinations would be going through immigration at their destination rather than in Dublin. I know 2 were Washington DC and Florida, but I can't remember what the third was, but I want to say LAX. It definitely wasn't Chicago or New York. Dunno if that happens all the time, or was just a temporary thing... Just to let you know.


Ok thanks for the info. You may have been right with the LAX thing because there is a flight every other day to LAX via Dublin. I don't mind clearing immigration there. Just don't really want to go through Chicago if at all possible even though there is a direct flight from Manchester there every day. The next time I go will be with the visa (hopefully).
Thanks for this smile.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-28 13:03:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Dublin POE while on K1 (Again)
Thanks for this post. Very useful to know what may be asked of you.

'm thinking of going through Dublin, actually only because I discovered it's a super quick way to travel to LA from Manchester. In the past I've had to go through Las Vegas (which was a good experience - no hassles with connecting flight) and Chicago (total nightmare, not enough time to get through immigration, transfer terminal and make the connecting flight).

So, I was wondering. How long does it actually take to get through immigration at Dublin. You said you allowed an hour but didn't state whether it took an hour.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-27 15:10:00
Asia: East and PacificAussies abroad - police check with fingerprints?
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Jan 15 2008, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you CAN, but do you WANT to? mad.gif



tongue.gif laughing.gif

thanks for that, gorgeous... I should have searched first, but for some reason I trust the 'fresh' replies more than the old threads (even if, as in this case, they're only five days old laughing.gif )


Yep, fair point. I only said that because I knew I could get away with it wink.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-15 17:56:00
Asia: East and PacificAussies abroad - police check with fingerprints?
Ooh look it's a Brit replying! I even have the answer! Well, someone else did. It's here and I only know this because he/she asked about UK police checks at the same time.

Can I be sarcy and say something like "Forums search is your best friend!" tongue.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-15 17:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Once your SO gets their visa
I'm just going for the cheapest option since we have a choice this time tongue.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-02-13 21:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnew info from USCIS
QUOTE (kelzm @ Sep 15 2007, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I posted my I-130 application to CSC on August 9th, it was received on August 10th. We got our letter from CSC a few days ago on September 10th, with the check having been cashed the week before on September 5th. So don't despair, i think your NOA1 must be on its way.

Also, I believe that there is a mistake in the dates for the CSC on that pressrelease, here's why. The previous press release had the date for I-130 listed, just like this one, when I first checked it. When we got our NOA1 I returned to check those dates as according to the pressrelease we were not in range. That press release had been altered, with the I-130 date changed to say I-131, which is quite different. Meaning that the I-130 was instead falling into the category of 'all other'.


I posted this question on another thread but have not as yet received a response so will ask here since it seems somewhat relevant to this discussion;

Does anyone know why when USCIS publish their weekly updates via the USCIS Application and Receipting Update that only certain forms are specified?

For example:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/08/2007
N-400 7/26/2007
All Other Forms 9/06/2007

The reason I ask is I notice a gap on the VJ timeline search from 8/08/2007 to 8/25/2007 for people not receiving NOA1's on the I-129F petition at CSC and wondered whether the I-129F petitions are included in the I-130 data and not 'All other forms' as I'd originally assumed.

I'm a relative newbie to this process and am not sure how things stand with the forms. I'm an I-129F applicant but I understand that the spouse visa requires submission of the I-129F as well as the I-130. If the I-129F application is included in the I-130 data then the date appears to make some sense with regard to the gap in NOA1 receipts as noted above from the timeline search I did.

I would be grateful for any enlightenment with this. Trying to make sense of a very confusing process tongue.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2007-09-16 11:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 for august filer!!
NOA1's are coming slowly but surely. A lot of mid-August filers have been in this situation. We received ours only a couple of days ago but it had the correct 'received date' on it, so don't worry. Your petition should be filed with the rest of the August petitions. smile.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2007-10-04 16:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled CSC
QUOTE (MPLS-BAQ @ Jan 17 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
saludos ..

maybe this is some good news for those waiting.

My NOA1 was dated August 27th (CSC) .. and I just recieved NOA2 via email on Jan 14th.


Good news! Congratulations! smile.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-17 14:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled CSC
It doesn't ever say 'touch'. A touch is just when the 'last updated' date changes - as occurred after you called.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-17 12:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled CSC
QUOTE (edp333 @ Jan 17 2008, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree that the USCIS states they go by the receipt date. But, when you get your NOA2 you will notice the receipt date is the notice date. I saw this from from VJers who posted their NOA2. My hypothesis is they do this to make the timeline look shorter.

Anyway, just pay attention to when VJers around your receipt date are getting approved. This method seems to be the most accurate. good.gif


The receipt date is not the notice date- this may well be true for NOA2 but really that's irrelevant since the NOA2 means the end to dealing with USCIS (for a particular petition). Many people receive their NOA1 months after their application was received. VJers have been posting their notice date in the NOA1 box because that is what VJ instructs them to do. VJ bases timeline data on the "sent date" and NOA2 date because it recognises the actual length of time the petition has been with USCIS before approval.

Gogo, hope you hear something soon smile.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-17 11:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled CSC
QUOTE (gogo @ Jan 16 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
haha, that's funny... I'll like to see they HONOR that.. the only thing they HONOR are their paychecks.. wacko.gif


What's not funny is your timeline. Maybe you have a point unsure.gif
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-16 15:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled CSC
I am going to blow a gasket if they are going by the notice date.

Thanks YGandMAT for the info about your petition. Put my mind at rest. And C and G is correct, the USCIS website DOES state that the received date is honoured.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-16 15:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot Living Together After I Arrive
It's one thing saying the OP might have an issue with USCIS and another saying his relationship is not up to much. The former is helpful, the latter unnecessary.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-29 14:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot Living Together After I Arrive
Doh! There are people out there who are married and live celibate lives. People who are married who live separately. People who are forced to live under both those conditions whilst they await visas. It is not our place to judge anyone else's relationship and each of these examples might well involve couples who love and respect each other very much.

I am sorry that the OP has had his motivations questioned despite the fact that he outlined in his original post the precise reasoning for considering this option.

I am sure the OP can eloquently explain his reasons for living temporarily apart from his wife at any AOS interview. It might possibly make things difficult if the interviewer is as judgmental as some on VJ but given that it is only a temporary arrangement whilst his wife completes her studies or gets used to having him around again I'm sure they will make a convincing argument for their choice.
bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-29 13:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED AFTER 257 DAYS, PRAISE GOD.
Congratulations! You waited FAR too long. Good luck for the next stage...and hope you find room for the shoes biggrin.gif

Edited by babblesgirl, 30 January 2008 - 05:38 PM.

bakofoilFemaleEngland2008-01-30 17:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresComplication with Canadian husband
My husband is Canadian, I am American. He is a professional hockey player, and has been working in the US on H-2B visas in the past. The past two years (since our wedding) we have lived overseas. We started the immigrant visa application in November 2006 by sending in the I-130. We never got to the point of sending in our DS-230 because we realized we would live overseas for a while and his visa wasn't necessary.

Now he has been offered a job in the US, and will require an H-2B. Will the previously filed I-130 raise a red flag that he is intending to stay permanently (he isn't, we plan to go back to Europe after a year or so)? Or will it be a non-issue? Should we proceed with his immigrant visa now within the U.S. and hope he gets clearance to work within the next 4 months?

TIA
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-06-18 11:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel/Find status of I-130
I did start with the 3 letters, and I double checked the case number. But you are very right, better not to assume anything.

I will go ahead with the notarized letter and send it to the Amsterdam Consulate. Any tips on what wording is best used? Is there any need to explain why I want the I-130 canceled?

Thank you for all your help.
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-06-22 17:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel/Find status of I-130
Thank you so much for directing me to this site.

When I added my case number, it told me 'case does not exist'. Can I assume this means my case has lapsed and is now void?
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-06-22 17:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel/Find status of I-130
I filed an I-130 for my husband at the Amsterdam consulate in November 2006. In January 2007 I requested it be transferred to Germany, where we were moving, but never when through with contacting the Frankfurt consulate to transfer it.

I have a case number, but I'm not sure how to find out if the I-130 is still 'pending.' I want to cancel it, but I'm not sure how to go about this. Any advice?

TIA
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-06-22 15:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Case doesn't exist
Thank you for this answer. I did not know that DCF cases didn't show up online.
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-07-31 19:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Case doesn't exist
My husband and I filed a I-130 through DCF in 2006 as we were living in the Netherlands. We never ended up proceeding and submitting the DS-230 and other documents, since we decided not to return to the US. Now we are thinking of returning, because he has a job prospect which could provide his visa.

When I search on the immigration site and add my case, it says it does not exist. Does this mean all paperwork has lapsed? I'm just hoping filing the I-130 filed in the past won't hinder him coming in on a B-1 and then his employer getting his P-1 visa.

Any info would be appreciated!
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-07-31 17:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of Support
I think we will need a co-sponsor because my husband's income previous to Sept. 08 was made overseas and I'm not sure it will add up to enough or that they will count it? I guess just to cover our bases.
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-11-18 18:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of Support
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 18 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Nov 18 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mrsbonky @ Nov 18 2008, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since I haven't been working for 2 years, we are having a co-sponsor. However, it seems to me from the I-864 instructions that I should still fill out an I-864 and that my spouse has to fill our a SEPARATE I-864 to have his income included. Does anyone happen to know if this is correct?

You spouse, as sponsor, completes the form -- and a separate one for the co-sponsor. Since you have no income, you don't need to file one.


It's not at all clear to me just who is the US Citizen in this case or which visa is being sought. This is the K3 forum, so if seeking a K3, there is no I-864 used for the visa.

The US Citizen is always the primary sponsor and files an affidavit of support (the I-134 for a K3 visa or I-864 for a CR1 or IR1 visa) even if their income is zero. If a co-sponsor is needed, they fill out an additional like affidavit. The foreign spouse's income cannot be included unless it would continue from the same source after their US arrival.

Please complete your profile and timeline so accurate answers can be given to your questions.


Thank you, you're right. I've posted on the wrong board. I am the USC, my husband is the petitioner. His income will be from the same source, so I think that myself, the co-sponsor and my husband will all file.

I appreciate your patience with my mistake.
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-11-18 17:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of Support
Since I haven't been working for 2 years, we are having a co-sponsor. However, it seems to me from the I-864 instructions that I should still fill out an I-864 and that my spouse has to fill our a SEPARATE I-864 to have his income included. Does anyone happen to know if this is correct?
mrsbonkyFemaleCanada2008-11-18 16:27:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS EN VISA K1
QUOTE (LUISH @ Sep 5 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Buenas con todos, y BIENVENIDA Nydia, que alegria saber que ya estes por aca, y nuevamente gracias por tu detallado reporte, como siempre esto dara una buena idea de como son las cosas despues de haber recibido la ansiada visa.

Tambien quiero agradecer a a Lucho y a Otis, por sus mensajes en referencia al apartamentico, yo estare llegando a Bogota el Sabado 8 para la entrevista el 10 , he estado ocupado terminando de juntar algunos documentos que voy a llevar de aca, como la carta de trabajo, los recibos de pagos de mi trabajo, los Income Taxes de los ultimos 3 años, fotos, no tengo muchas cartas, pero si tengo muchas chats, asi que eso estoy llevando tambien, ahhh!!, como yo llamo a Viviana con tarjetas de telefono , estoy llevando eso, ya que no llamo de casa , el precio es bastante, asi que tal ves sirvan esas tarjeticas como pruebas, quien sabe, lol, por otro lado Viviana esta en Bogota dando la vuelta con los papeles Migratorios del DAS, ayer estaba ella en eso., la cita medico y lab, estan para mañana, asi que ya luego de eso , debemos estar listos para nuestra entrevista, tambien estoy llevando una carta de intencion de matrimonio, una para mi y una para Viviana, aunque no estan en los requisitos, por ahi me dijeron que la llevara, asi que es mejor que sobre a que falte..

MUCHA SUERTE CHESTER Y MONICA, CON LA ENTREVISTA DE MAñANA........

Luis...les deseo buena suerte a ustedes este lunes.
Cuando le llamaron a mi novia a la venta las dos veces yo fui con ella no me espere que me digan si pudia ir o no.
Once again buena suerte.
otis
otisMaleColombia2007-09-05 23:26:00
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QUOTE (CONEJO @ Aug 27 2007, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HOLA OTIS


PERO YO SE QUE TANTO A MI COMO A OTROS EN EL FORO NOS GUSTARIA QUE NOS CONTARAS HACI BIEN DETALLADO COMO TE FUE, QUE TE PREGUNTARON, AHI OTIS PLEASE.


CUIDATE Y MUCHAS GRACIAS


Voy hacer lo mas mejor para escribir como me fue...perdon porque no escribo bien el Espanol. Como escribi antes fue todo como Nydia escribio. Unas cosas diferente que los paso fueron: Como llegamos como las 5:30 am tuvimos que ser linea en la esquina. Ayi ivan gente diciendon que es necesario tener copia de la Cedula (la identficacion de Colombia) de la primera y ultima pagina. NO lo necesita uno.

Depues el guardia te dejar uno cercarce al a entrada principa...ayi vas a ver unos signs con el numero 1, 2, 3. Hace linea en numero 3 llego porque la mayoria de gente hace linea en numero 1. Y ten cuidado porque depues empiezan a nunciar que linea uno debe estar en fila y la gente llego se quiere meter enfrente de ti.

Si tu novio/a es American que lleve su passaporte te lo pieden ver.
Los mas rapido que uno puede pasar por inspecion y entra a la sala grande y ser fila en linea 40 es mejor. Nosotros fuimos como numero 8 en la linea. Porque depues que le explican a todos el processo llego te lo explican uno a uno. Te escriben tu nombre en una lista y asi te llaman a la ventas 29, 30, 31, 32.

Yo lleve copias extras de todo, y a mi me piedron copia de mi Certificado de Namcimento...yo se que lo mande. Yo acompani a mi novia cuando la llamaron. Las preguntas que le hiceron fue: donde los conocimos, cuantas veces a venido yo a Colombia, si a conocido mi familia, que llugares hemos hido en Colombia.

Depues desto los fuimos a espera junto a la venta No. 2. Aqui es donde nosotros los esperamos lo mas tiempo. Depues de que hacen las fingerprints uno se espera aqui. Les recomiendo que si van solos que hagan amigos con algien....porque si uno debe ir a bano o a compra algo de comer...que ellos pueden estar atento en casi dado les llaman su nombre.

Depues como 10 minutos le llamaron a mi novia a la venta No. 5, le preguntaron donde los conicimos y cuando, si ella habla ingles, donde va vivir, cuando los vamos a casar, y si tenia fotos. Mientras ella estava muestrando las fotos a mi me pregunto donde los conocimos, que es mi profession, cuando los ivamos conocer y si yo conocia su familia. Pero ella pudo ver todo esto por las fotos en el album que llevamos.
Llego los dijo Congratulations su Visa es Approved.
Asi nos fue y espero que tambien a ustedes les vaya bien.
Uno si puede llevar y usar su telefono cellular si no tiene camara.
Si vende comida/refrescos ayi...pero vi gente que tenia galletas, agua que ellos llevaron.
otisMaleColombia2007-08-27 21:08:00
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QUOTE (LUISH @ Aug 27 2007, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Felicitaciones Otis, y que bueno que los reportes de Nydia te ayudaron mucho, estoy seguro que aca en el foro uno aprende muchas cosas que son necesarias para nuestros procesos.

Nydia, nuevamente felicitaciones , y que alegria saber que vamos a ser vecinos, ya que tambien estoy ubicado en el sur de Florida, no exactamente en Miami, pero si cerca , yo resido en Coral Springs.

Ahora es bueno saber que hay que llevar algo con que abrigarse a Bogota, aunque la verdad no se donde voy a conseguir algo aca, ya que nosotros estamos en pleno verano, pero bueno Viviana me dijo que alla comprariamos algo para mi...

Sobre mi caso Nydia, pues Viviana esta viajando a Bogota este jueves 30, ya que no tenemos el certificado migratorio del DAS, y ella lo va a buscar alla porque es mas rapidio el conseguirlo, por mi parte yo estoy llegando el 8 de setiembre a bogota y me voy a quedar en esos apartamenticos que aconsejan en el foro, de WELOVEBOGOTA.COM", Viviana a su llegada se quedara en casa de unos familiares, y el 5 de setiembre mi suegra y cuñada llegan a Bogota tambien (via bus), asi que voy a estar bien acompañado en mi estadia en bogota, aunque claro siempre buscando los momentos a solas..., jajaj. bueno Nydia, pronto me toca el turno a mi, y a chester es la proxima semana,, asi que suerte para todos..........y espero escribas a tu llegada aca a florida

Luish


Luis,
Saludos...yo me quede en los apartmento donde tu vas a quedar te....el dueno se llama Alberto me trato muy bien. Yo me quede en el cuarto grande y me cuesto $40 dollars por noche. Tiene todo TV, jabon, towel, plancha (iron) y telefono para ser llamadas locales. En frente a unas tiendas con accesso a internet y para ser copias. Y cercas tambien esta el centro commercial Crespi...para ser llamadas a largar distancia, con ATM's.
Buena suerte en la entrivista.
otisMaleColombia2007-08-27 20:26:00