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US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS

It's ok Lucy Thanks for your concern And really appreciated your positive feed back...yeah who knows by now i doesn't matter it's what its Life is waiting for me so there for i'm gonna go and live it to the fullest! just a quick question can i still travel? would they let me back in?...thanks



I don't see why not, your green card is still valid. I just hope they didnt flag anything, where they give you a hard time. I think you'll be fine though.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-07-26 04:45:00
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OMG my Amigo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you're like an Angel i feel exactly the same way Nothing can be done. Its time to let go and move on. Its over, its done LIFE GOES ON ... yeah I'm definitely happy I still have my green card ...I can careless about the citizenship I'm a 100 % Nicaraguan and I always will be! Thanks for being a good friend and for al your great advice! GOD BLESS YOU!



I'm sorry, but glad you can move on in life. Just renew every ten years, and you're good to go. At least this way, if you surprisingly get a letter one day saying you're scheduled for oath, it will be a pleasant surprise. If not, you're already at peace with it. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-07-25 03:36:00
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Finally scheduled for oath. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-07-24 08:49:00
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Still waiting for oath letter.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-07-15 19:48:00
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It's finally my time guys. Wish me luck.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-04-18 04:07:00
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Just now received the email. They have scheduled me for the Oath Ceremony.
I have to wait for the letter to come to find out when and where the Ceremony is scheduled for.

Application Type: N400 , APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION

Your Case Status: Oath Ceremony

On March 21, 2012, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


Congrats!!!
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-22 09:00:00
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I just wanted to share with you guys that I just voted for the first time as a new U.S. citizen in the Primaries here in Illinois. We are not only voting to elect the candidate for the Republican party but also we are electing the candidates to Representatives from several districts as well as the judges from the both parties Democratic and Republican which means that everyone can vote today in Illinois. My experience today was so nice because i told them it was my first time voting so they were so helpful and friendly. :)


Big Congrats on that!
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-21 07:41:00
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Oops sorry lucy :blush:


Nah, my bad mari&Ryan, I just quietly added my interview date. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-20 04:53:00
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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName..........|Sent.....|ChkCashd.|NOA......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|FieldOffice......|
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Kingstonjamaica...|09/28/11.|--/--/--.|10/04/11.|11/04/11.|01/03/12.|02/06/12.|02/10/12.|Orlando, FL......| EB: 10/21/11
DreamLoverBoy.....|09/30/11.|10/05/11.|10/04/11.|10/25/11.|12/07/11.|01/19/12.|--/--/--.|Houston, TX......|
foreverido........|10/01/11.|10/20/11.|10/18/11.|11/17/11.|--/--/--.|01/23/12.|02/15/12.|Tampa, FL........| EB: 11/01/11
Zen Den...........|10/03/11.|10/13/11.|10/07/11.|11|01|11.|11/03/11.|12/02/11.|04/09/12.|Johnston, RI.....| EB: 10/25/11
flint-35..........|10/05/11.|10/11/11.|10/06/11.|11/10/11.|01/03/12.|02/08/12.|02/10/12.|Orlando, FL......|
Tatsi.............|10/06/11.|10/??/11.|10/14/11.|01/27/12.|02/07/12.|03/05/12.|--/--/--.|Atlanta, GA......|
GinFar............|10/09/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Orlando, FL......|
NotBonJovi........|10/12/11.|10/21/11.|10/18/11.|11/18/11.|01/21/12.|02/23/12.|02/23/12.|Newark, NJ.......|
Mandy2008.........|10/12/11.|10/18/11.|10/13/11.|11/29/11.|12/16/11.|01/26/12.|--/--/--.|Tampa, FL........| EB: 11/07/11
msnoob............|10/13/11.|10/19/11.|10/18/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|
Ontarkie..........|10/17/11.|10/25/11.|10/20/11.|11/15/11.|12/06/11.|01/12/12.|--/--/--.|Memphis,TN.......|
ethel_eric........|10/17/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|03/26/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|.................|
elmirakz80........|10/18/11.|10/25/11.|10/21/11.|11/30/11.|01/13/12.|02/22/12.|--/--/--.|Orlando, FL......| EB: 11/10/11
marymoon..........|10/18/11.|--/--/--.|10/20/11.|11/10/11.|12/06/11.|01/10/12.|02/10/12.|Jacksonville, FL.|
MirandaVC.........|10/18/11.|10/21/11.|10/21/11.|11/23/11.|01/07/12.|02/13/12.|02/13/12.|Newark, NJ.......|
Concorduser.......|10/19/11.|--/--/--.|10/24/11.|11/16/11.|01/12/12.|02/10/12.|--/--/--.|Manchester, NH...| EB: 11/07/11
sleepyhead123.....|10/19/11.|10/27/11.|10/24/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Providence, RI...|
andrew0406........|10/19/11.|10/24/11.|11/01/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Tampa, FL........|
hondo1z...........|10/21/11.|10/27/11.|10/24/11.|11/22/11.|11/30/11.|01/05/12.|03/22/12.|Syracuse, NY.....|
TexaswithLove.....|10/22/11.|10/28/11.|10/24/11.|11/17/11.|11/29/11.|01/19/12.|03/28/12.|El Paso, TX......|
Bode..............|10/22/11.|10/24/11.|10/24/11.|12/14/11.|--/--/--.|02/06/12.|03/02/12.|Atlanta, GA......| EB: 12/13/11
gwenneh...........|10/24/11.|11/02/11.|10/28/11.|12/07/11.|12/16/11.|01/20/12.|01/27/12.|Philadelphia, PA.|
stinke.socke......|10/24/11.|11/02/11.|11/01/11.|11/22/11.|02/13/12.|03/13/12.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|
lucy4.............|10/25/11.|11/02/11.|10/28/11.|03/09/12.|03/15/12.I04/18/12.|--/--/--.|New York, NY.....|
Jb_vj.............|10/26/11.|10/31/11.|10/31/11.|11/28/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|
R and F...........|10/28/11.|--/--/--.|11/02/11.|--/--/--.|01/23/12.|02/23/12.|--/--/--.|Harlingen, TX....|
uk2usa............|10/28/11.|--/--/--.|11/01/11.|11/28/11.|02/15/12.|03/21/12.|--/--/--.|Alexandria, VA...|


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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName..........|Sent.....|ChkCashd.|NOA......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|FieldOffice......|
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mari&Ryan.........|10/02/11.|10/11/11.|10/05/11.|10/28/11.|11/22/11.|01/31/12.|02/03/12.|Chicago, IL......|
goucho727.........|10/04/11.|10/12/11.|10/06/11.|11/15/11.|11/17/11.|01/10/12.|01/24/12.|Sacramento, CA...|
karin_brenig......|10/05/11.|10/11/11.|10/17/11.|10/27/11.|11/04/11.|12/08/11.|02/17/12.|Indianapolis, IN.|
happyinlove012408.|10/07/11.|--/--/--.|10/13/11.|11/09/11.|11/21/11.|12/19/11.|12/19/11.|Seattle,WA.......|
wawa01............|10/07/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|10/25/11.|11/22/11.|01/26/12.|01/30/12.|Chicago, IL......|
machmoum..........|10/15/11.|10/20/11.|10/17/11.|11/15/11.|12/01/11.|01/04/12.|02/13/12.|Seattle, WA......|
tdegrenier........|10/20/11.|10/26/11.|10/21/11.|11/15/11.|11/29/11.|01/23/12.|--/--/--.|Tucson, AZ.......| EB: 11/10/11
Joker69...........|10/25/11.|--/--/--.|11/01/11.|11/22/11.|01/17/12.|02/29/12.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles, CA..| EB: 11/07/11
Nimche............|10/26/11.|11/01/11.|11/04/11.|11/30/11.|12/15/11.|01/18/12.|02/22/12.|San Diego, CA....| EB: 11/14/11


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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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Anna C............|10/15/11.|10/20/11.|10/17/11.|11/25/11.|12/20/11.|01/24/12.|01/24/12.|Denver, CO.......|
Alice.............|10/24/11.|10/27/11.|10/27/11.|11/18/11.|12/23/11.|02/02/12.|02/02/12.|Fairfax, VA......|
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-19 19:05:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS

Got a letter stating fingerprints expired :angry: and need to get another one taken within 90 days...will be heading out to get a new set taken tomorrow or the day after. Hopefully, things will get going after this!

But here is my question: I thought fingerprints were good for 15 months, so they are really not expiring till April 30th 2012 (Taken on Jan 30 2011 for ROC), but even if it the fingerprints were only good for 12 months, then they had already expired January 30th 2012, so USCIS waited 2 months to tell me that my fingerprints had expired???



They probably just hadnt looked at your file since who knows when, finally got around to scheduling you and noticed fingerprints will expire before this dragged out process is over. Same thing happened to me, the good part is that after the fingerprints were taken, I was put back in line for scheduling, and scheduled the next day. I am still waiting for the letter though.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-19 07:41:00
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congratulations lucy! are you in NYC office? or long island? have you received the interview letter yet? congratulations again!


I havent received the notice yet, only the email notification. I will let you know once Ive received it.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-15 10:14:00
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Ive finally been scheduled guys... :) :dance: :dance:
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-15 08:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS
Slowly, but surely..... Im back in line :whistle:

Application Type: N400 , APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION


Your Case Status: Testing and Interview


On March 13, 2012, your N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION was placed in line for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a written notice with a time and place for your interview. Please check the website for further updates on your case. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.


lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-13 12:19:00
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Have any October NYC filers received interview letters yet? Thanks.



Nope.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-13 11:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS

Relax and in no time you'll have your paper work completed and become USC. Things are moving in the right direction for you.



Thanks Concord

Thank you! I'm leaving soon and cannot wait to bring this behind me.



Good luck.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-13 06:23:00
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That's great lucy, I'm sure you will be put in line for interview and will have your Interview scheduled in not time. :) Moving forward is the most important even if it's slower than we wish.


Thanks mari&Ryan, lets hope we only move forward from this point, since Ive already been in line for interview since November, and now back to initial review. I hope I can jump right to interview scheduled. ahh well, I just hope to be able to vote in November. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-12 07:42:00
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lucy4 - Congratulations! I hope you get your interview date very soon.


Thanks Jovi. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-09 10:49:00
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Fingerprints done, yippee... now hopefully we can finally get this show on the road. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-09 09:15:00
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Three more days til fingerprints... yippeee!
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-06 12:18:00
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I am curious to know how many in October filers are yet waiting for the Interview / Oath Dates.


Im still waiting for Interview date. :(

Biometrics date is next week, so hopefully soon after that.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-03-01 13:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS
Rcd my biometrics letter. Appt 3/9/12
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-02-26 00:11:00
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Back to step one for me. I received a text saying an update has been made, and of course it would have been too much like right if my interview were scheduled... Instead, I have been moved to the back of the class, and back to Initial review. On Feb 22, a notice for fingerprints has been mailed to me. I guess I'm just happy something is happening. :( :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-02-22 13:22:00
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hmmm... maybw i should call too.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-02-15 13:04:00
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Congrats everyone.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-02-10 09:22:00
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I am pretty much in the same boat as you....No bio, placed in line on 11/28, yellow letter 12/22, no update since...Comon Baltimore


Same exact story here. Even the dates, I think...
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2012-01-26 11:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS
Got my yellow letter.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2011-12-24 11:51:00
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Your timeline doesn't look that bad. I hope that we all get some good news soon. Its always annoying but we are all in this together.

Cheers,


I know it doesnt look bad so far at all, but Im pretty sure thats it for the next few months. I see other posters from May are just now having interviews/oaths, and some are still waiting for interview letters. Its okay though, I'll be patient. :)
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2011-12-07 09:21:00
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Just based on some earlier months, I realize that NYC is waaayyy behind. I dont really expect to see any updates for a few months. I would love to be pleasantly surprised, but oh well... I just am a little leery since i didnt get biometrics done. I hope they dont move us back to initial review and require biometrics. I will just sit and wait and hope everything goes smoothly. I wish everyone else luck, and congratulations.
lucy4FemaleSaint Kitts and Nevis2011-12-06 09:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRing or no ring
We have a really inexpensive ring that looks like it cost a fortune. I actually have two engagement rings...he made one over in Africa and mailed it to me. That's the one I love the most. The other ring is something he and my aunt cooked up because she thought people would be more concerned about appearances. We got it from Walmart.com for $327.00 (includes 1day shipping and tax). I love it! So if you want something that doesn't put a dent in your wallet (or his) You can take a look at mine. I'll be happy to give you more information if you'd like, just PM me.

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PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-04-21 18:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo tax return needed?
Interview isn't scheduled yet. Planning for sometime next month. I want to wait until FH receives his passport in hand before I call to schedule. Thanks for your info guys!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-11 15:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo tax return needed?
I just received an email from the consulate where FH will be interviewing. There are instructions included part of which gives information on financial responsibility. This is what it says:

The individual who filed the non-immigrant K-1 visa petition on your behalf may be requested to show evidence of financial support by submitting form I-134, Affidavit of Support, however such evidence is not required.  No tax returns are required to accompany this form.  

Has anyone had experience being approved without tax returns? I do have my employment letter and paystubs.

 
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-11 14:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStudy on K3?
My husband has been accepted to study English full time at the local University starting in August. Is he allowed to do so on K3 or does he need file an EAD to get an SS number? He doesn't speak much English, so it's really important to get him in school asap.

Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-04-20 14:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit and Losing A Job...
Income requirements are actually pretty low, especially if you have no children. Perhaps he can get a job or two in retail just to meet the requirement for now. Obviously it's not ideal, but if he wants you in the US he may have to eat some humble pie.
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-04-24 12:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is USCIS doing with K3s? week of March 23rd
I think you should be up pretty soon! My dates were 10/17 & 11/4 and I got my NOA2's on 4/29. My Rep's office was very helpful, but I waited until just before I was out of official processing times to contact them.

I would suggest waiting until May 13th and then start contacting ALL your politicians. Tell them you are outside of standard processing times. That should at least get your stuff to an Officer. Mine took about two weeks to get approval after I was told it was with an Officer.

Hope my experience helps a little! Good luck!
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-05-09 01:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk-3 packet 3 -affidavit of support query
I suppose it can vary by country, but it is my understanding that an I-134 is not a requirement for the K3. I did not fill one out for my husband and he received his visa with NO PROBLEMS. You do need to show financial evidence that you are above the 2-person family poverty line (W2's, letter of employment and salary, pay stubs, tax transcripts, etc.).

If you send anything to New Hampshire that is for a CR1, so if you do not want to go that route, ignore them. Just follow the instructions from the foreign consulate.

Please be aware that both options have positive sides. The reason my husband and I opted for the K3 is that we waited so long, we just wanted to get an interview and get him here as soon as possible. (Costa Rica schedules interviews very quickly after receiving the packet).

He has been in the States for several months now and has all the necesities: a driver's license, work permission and a SSN. Once we are closer to our two year anniversary, we will file AOS. That way, he will automatically get a 10-year green card and we will not have to go through the involved removal of condtions process.

Just thought I would share my experience. Good luck to all!

Edited by Married2aTico, 21 October 2009 - 10:18 PM.

Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-10-21 22:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcedures after Approval
If you have been married for over two years, my suggestion is to process the I-130 thorugh NVC and scrap the I-129F. This will add some time to the process (maybe 1-2 months), but then you will come with a ten year visa.

Regardless of which route, bare in mind that both the K3 and GC allow for entry and departure from the USA, so no need for worries on that aspect.
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-11-08 14:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and I-129F sent what is next please?
In all honesty, since the submissions are still recent, I would only make a concise list of what is needed at this time. Do the research on how to get the items (what offices need to be contacted, fees, certified translators, how to get documents certified in each country, etc.). While policies vary from Embassy to Embassy, most do not accept documents/exams that are over 90 days old. Just have your list ready, so that when the time comes, the legwork will be done. Good luck!
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-11-08 20:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures23 year old, spouse abroad, must pay taxes ! HELP
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QUOTE (Married2aTico @ Nov 8 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your fiance receives a K3, she can immediately file for work permission on entry to the USA. It usually takes 2-3 months to receive and then she can apply for a SSN, which takes a few weeks to receive. In my recent personal experience, my husband had all he needed to work legally in about 2.5 months.

She can apply for an SSN approximately 2 weeks after entering the country. This is the time it takes to get her entry record updated on the database they search. You can try before then, but if they can't' find you on the system, tell them you'll come back and don't let them submit an enquiry form because this adds time to the process!



Make sure that your cosponsor is aware of his/her 40 quarter obligation, as the Officer may make a call to this person to verify that he/she truly understands what they are signing up for as a cosponsor. After all, it is a ten-year obligation!

The 40 quarter obligation can be shared, can't it? Namely, if the beneficiary begins work in the second quarter after arriving and remains continuously employed, then the obligation period is reduced to 5 years and 1 quarter (where they would actually have 41 documented quarters as a couple). I'm not sure about this, so will need to research but interested in anyone else's input!



Just a word of caution: While you may be allowed to apply for a SSN on entry with a K3 visa, that does not mean it will granted. Many K3 holders are turned down because the SSA does not feel that they require and/or are eligible for one. Once a spouse obtains work authorization, it is very unlikely that a SSN would not be issued, since there is a clear reason why one is needed.

Also, thanks PB for the clarification on the IR1/CR1. I knew the eligibilty requirements, just not which one was which. My husband and I are waiting until our two year anniversary to adjust status so that he will get the 10 year GC.

Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-11-08 20:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures23 year old, spouse abroad, must pay taxes ! HELP

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For one thing you have to be married for 2 years to get a IR visa.
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Not true. If you have been married less than two years, you will receive a two-year GC and then have to switch that to a ten-year. If you have been married more than two years, you automatically receive the ten-year GC.

If your fiance receives a K3, she can immediately file for work permission on entry to the USA. It usually takes 2-3 months to receive and then she can apply for a SSN, which takes a few weeks to receive. In my recent personal experience, my husband had all he needed to work legally in about 2.5 months.

As for your TAX situation, not filing can cause major issues with immigation. In fact, I am somewhat surprised your petition/s were even approved in the first place. I'm guessing you can get a bit of free help from the IRS helpline. I'm sure your state probably has a state tax helpline also. Do it now, as this is a less busy time of year.

If you were married at any time on '08, you can file married filing jointly for '08. That will save you some $. You will just need to submit a W-7 (tax ID request) along with your declaration. On the tax declaration, under her SSN, write "tax ID requested".

Make sure that your cosponsor is aware of his/her 40 quarter obligation, as the Officer may make a call to this person to verify that he/she truly understands what they are signing up for as a cosponsor. After all, it is a ten-year obligation!

Good luck and don't waste one minute. If you do something wrong, the IRS will get in touch with you, so don't let confusion slow you down any longer. Also, be aware that tax penalties are severe, so you may need to investigate a payment plan with them. Hope everything works out as well as possible for you!

Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-11-08 14:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo excited
Congrats! I remember all the paperwork we had to get together to legally marry in Costa Rica too. Not sure if this permission is in written form, but, if so, file it in your 'evidence for the interview' file!

Hope you have a beautiful wedding and good luck on your journey!
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-11-08 13:54:00