ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 I-130 Approved Same Day?
Hi! I haven't received anything yet, but I've been getting emails. These both came in within two hours of each other. The first says


Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent.


The second says:

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status: Approval notice sent.


Now does that mean I have NOA2s for BOTH of these? Whaat? I don't get it.

#1 What does this mean?
#2 What do I do now (which docs etc)?
#3 How much time left before US entry approximately???

Should I be celebrating?
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-05 14:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting started on spousal visa !!!!

sorry bout that, i thought i was in the right forum.

Heck, I don't know what I am doin here but thanks. ;)



Aisha -

None of us do. We're all learning. Welcome to VisaJourney!

Naveed.
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 00:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by National Visa Center
I'm not quite sure. I hope someone else chimes in with the response. But it is my understanding that the K-3 Visa simply speeds up entry to the US. The I-130 is required regardless. That is the visa that needs to be completed even after he/she enters the country.

So - if the K3 will bring him/her here faster than the I-130, go with K3. If the I-130 was completed so much earlier than the K3, stick with the I-130 (CR1) and avoid the K3 updates. If you're patient (which some of us are NOT), the I-130 (CR1) is a better option because of exactly what you said - no need for AOS (adjustment of status) once he/she gets here.

But I'm still a newbie myself. Hope this helps.
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-29 23:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline from NOA2 Approval to Consulate

You are exactly right Destiny. I got in touch with NVC and sure enough the package was sent to Chennai on the 11th of April. On the 12th I received a notice that it should be sent out soon. But as it turns out, it was already sent. Next is the average timeline from date of reception to packet being sent out (which is on the timelines of VJ). Thanks!


I don't know the timeline from NVC out to P3 for Chennai but somebody in the Consulate info forum can probably help you with those specifics. Generally, there is no data point between NVC out and when the file status changes to open from loaded. Loaded just means they have the electronic file.


I didn't realize there was a consulate forum. That's a brilliant idea. :thumbs:
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-05-01 11:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline from NOA2 Approval to Consulate
Buuutttt -

Chennai has "no record" of my file at this point. It was sent out on the 11th of April, but Chennai still hasn't received it?

PLEASE ADVISE!
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-05-01 11:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline from NOA2 Approval to Consulate
You are exactly right Destiny. I got in touch with NVC and sure enough the package was sent to Chennai on the 11th of April. On the 12th I received a notice that it should be sent out soon. But as it turns out, it was already sent. Next is the average timeline from date of reception to packet being sent out (which is on the timelines of VJ). Thanks!
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 11:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline from NOA2 Approval to Consulate
Hi!

Take a look at my signature. On the 5th April I received email notice of K-3 Approval. April 12th I received a letter with an NVC case number stating within a week my file will be forwarded to Chennai (India). But calling the NVC now and punching in my case # gives me "no record found." What gives? It's been way more than a week. How long does it normally take to forward the file overseas? More importantly - how can I follow up and track it at this point? No record???
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 00:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved - Sending Package to Spouse
Okay well I goofed and now I have to not only send a notarized copy to my wife (beneficiary), but I also should be sending I-134 and not I-864 apparently. So I'll send this right away.

IS THERE ANY NEED to send original documents to her - marriage certificates etc.??
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 12:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved - Sending Package to Spouse

Just don't forget to notorized your I-134. I sent the same things to my wife last week. Do I need to send a letter explaining why I do not have 2006 tax return?



Personally I would just include a letter stating the application for extension. But anything else that proves your income should (God-willing) suffice.

I DIDN'T GET MY 864 NOTARIZED!! IS THIS BAD???
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 10:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved - Sending Package to Spouse
Hi!

Everyone is saying to celebrate but I'm too nervous to do so.

So this is what I'm sending my wife overseas since my K-3 was approved and is (allegedly) being shipped to Chennai, India. This is clearer than the guide is - can someone comment or disapprove?
  • Copy of I-130 pkg
  • Copy of K-3 pkg
  • Copy of NOA2 for K-3
  • Letter from NVC indicating pkg being sent to Chennai
  • Completed I-864 Affidavit of Support with:
  • Letter of employment indicating saraly
  • Copy of latest federal tax returns
  • Copy of four most recent paystubs
  • Packet containing original documents including marriage certificate etc.
Cool?
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 00:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparation for K3

Congratulations man!!! Mine was approved on April 12th, called NVC and they said they don't have it yet. It's been more than 2 wks. :crying: Don't understand what is taking so long.
Sandip


Any progress? I just found out that although my package was successfully shipped out to Chennai on the 11th of April (fifteen business days ago!), and apparently Chennai has not received it yet.

There are Visa applications flying all throughout the world but refuse to land. Does anyone have any experience with this? How long does it take for Chennai to confirm they received it?
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-05-01 11:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparation for K3
Update: My approval was 5th April, package was sent to Chennai 11th April. Call VSC at 603 334 0700. Be patient with them because there is a wait time.
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 11:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparation for K3

Thanks!! It has been more than 2 weeks and NVC has not received the paperwork from CSC. I know CSC was slow in processing but I expected them to send the approval in few days. :angry:


Sandip - I'm in your position too. Mine was approved about the same time as yours from VSC, I was assigned a case number, but the automated message as of tonight says "no record of your case number." I'm wondering where my file actually is right now? En route? File cabinet? India????
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-29 23:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere K3 stands

K-3 and I-130 both APPROVED through VSC.

Update: Actual approval date April 5 via email notification. Thanks!
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-15 13:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere K3 stands
K-3 and I-130 both APPROVED through VSC.
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-15 13:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere K3 stands
I just applied for the K-3 this month and received my NOA1 on the 26th. They say its currently at MSC. Would it help if you added me?



Ok. Its great seeing K3 approvals everyday. But all of them are those who sent old I-129F and got, and responded to IMBRA RFE. We must figure out now, how many pre-IMBRA applicantions are still pending. This may tell us when will they start working on new I-129F forms.

You can help us by either updating your timeline, or using this thread to post your situation. Please post following on this thread:

member name - Old or New Form - NOA1 Date - Approved/Pending.

We really would like to take an idea of how many pre-IMBRA I-129Fs are pending, so if your's is pending, please post. Thank you soooo much.


djveedNot TellingIndia2007-02-28 00:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 transfer to NVC
The number for the NATIONAL VISA CENTER is 603 334 0700. The email is nvcinquiry@state.gov. Email is probably the best option. Wait time is very long when calling. However there's an automated line where you can enter your case number. Of course - as all of us know - they have "no record" of our case number. They do take calls up 8am to midnight. The best time to call is 8am (obviously).

My approval was 5th April (via email), but no word yet on where the package is or what these inefficient clowns are doing. Will keep you posted.
djveedNot TellingIndia2007-04-30 10:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew member
Hi,

You can't believe how happy I am to find this website/forum. We - Pardis and I - just got married 12/19/08 and I returned to US and still waiting for arrival of our marriage certificate translation to file I-130 and so on... It's feeling good not only to see that you are not alone in this painful, very painful process and "seperation" but also to have accurate information about the process as a whole and in details for each step.
So far I just have my marriage date : 12/19/08 hopefully I will be able to send I-130 by the end of this week or early next week.
Unfortunately I think I have to go through VSC cause I'm in Connecticut.
Best,
ArminMale02009-01-11 18:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the US while I129f and i130 are processing
Can you come as a tourist (on tourist visa) when your I130 and K3 visa is pending????
ArminMale02009-01-14 08:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait for NOA1?
thanks guys.
already feeling "little bit" better.
so when ur NOA1 comes after a month, what was the date on it? just couple days before you received the receipt?

ArminMale02009-01-28 19:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait for NOA1?
Hi all, today was the 8th day that I have sent I130. The check hasn't been deposited yet. How long should I wait? and how should I track that? I have sent it with overnight mail but what phone number should I contact?
ps) the beginning wasn't so smooth! hope the rest becomes better.
ArminMale02009-01-28 19:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJourney begins....
where is that?
ArminMale02009-02-11 16:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJourney begins....
Thanks.... This is a great site smile.gif and has great members smile.gif
ArminMale02009-02-11 16:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJourney begins....
I got NOA1 for I130 and I129.
It's estimated that NOA2 will come around Oct.
I'll be happy if we can celebrate next Valentine's day here!
Now is just about counting days.
ArminMale02009-02-11 13:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor All us January 2009 1-130/1-129F Filers at VSC
QUOTE (Munesh and Suz @ Jan 26 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Really- there aren't anymore K/3 January filers????? I find that hard to believe guys/gals! Let's get together to see how long it's gonna take. From my estimates, it's gonna be about 6-9 months of waiting for just VSC to send us our NOA2's.


I'm here 2! I have sent I130 last tuesday. tomorrow is one week waiting for NOA1.
I hope the process finishes before 2010.

ArminMale02009-01-26 20:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime Line Accuracy
Well, I'm not sure about how they calculate the estimated time in VJ but the reason for estimated time to jump all over the place is what we call "out liers".
It needs little bit of statistical knowledge. For example if average time to getting approved is 200 days (and that's the average time for 20 people) now the person number 21, gets approval in 50 days. It will change the estimated time (which is basically the average time +/- standard deviation) significantly. The effect will be lowered by more people adding their time-lines who may fall under the average curve.
Like every sampling and polls, u won't reach 100% accuracy but depending on the number of standard deviation u may cover 95 or even 99% of population.
Hope this helps little bit.
ArminMale02009-02-28 20:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy I 130 has been touched ....
It felt very good smile.gif
ArminMale02009-03-07 00:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help
On the form g0325a, question about This form is submitted in connection with an application for? When file for K3/CR/IR, what do I need to put down K# or boths?

Thank you

On the form g0325a, question about This form is submitted in connection with an application for? When file for K3/CR/IR, what do I need to put down K# or boths?

Thank you


dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-03 22:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm G-325A
Do I need to file this form for a 5yr old, when I file I-130? And I am not sure if I need to file I-130 if a child will get k-4 visa.

Please help.

Thank you
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-18 02:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresform I-864 help
I am new to this. Please help on few items on form I-864.

In part 3, if I am sponsoring my wife and a child, do I check #9 ?

Section 24, don't know what to check d or c?

Do I need separate form for a child?

Do I need this form for K3/K4 visa? or I need I-134?

:help: :help:

Edited by dgv76, 24 April 2007 - 12:37 PM.

dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-24 12:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with I-130
thank you very much
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-24 15:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with I-130
ok, thank you, and this is something diffirent, when they ask about native alfabet, do I have to spell my name in my native alfabet, becuase it is not Roman letters.
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-24 15:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with I-130
My citizenship was acquired through Naturalization, do I need to put down "A" number from my certificate on to I-130 form?
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-24 15:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f help

Has your fiancé(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately receding the filing of this petition?

What do I put on this line, do I need to tell them a story how I met my wife?


If you are filing for K-3 then you need not answer that question, just put N/A. This is what I put in my application. I guess for K-1 you would have to explain how you met.



Thank you, I am applying for K3


We got married on April 14 2007, so I am aplying for K3
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-27 21:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f help

Has your fiancé(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately receding the filing of this petition?

What do I put on this line, do I need to tell them a story how I met my wife?


If you are filing for K-3 then you need not answer that question, just put N/A. This is what I put in my application. I guess for K-1 you would have to explain how you met.



Thank you, I am applying for K3
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-27 21:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f help
Has your fiancé(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately receding the filing of this petition?

What do I put on this line, do I need to tell them a story how I met my wife?
dgv76MaleRussia2007-04-27 20:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156
yes, thank you, long ways to go untill nvc :( just filed my I-130
dgv76MaleRussia2007-05-15 09:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156
At which point do I need to complete this form? (DS-156)
dgv76MaleRussia2007-05-15 09:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport biographic data page

I have a question passport biographic data page, that needs to be send to NVC, does it have to be translated into English. And do I send my copy and my wife’s copy, what about 5yr old daughter, she has no passport?


I don't understand why you would be sending passport data pages to NVC but no translation is needed. Passports from all countries have all needed data already in English. Your 5 year old daughter will need a passport. The visa goes in the passport, so get her one ASAP.



For a DS-230, when I send to NVC, they ask for a photocopy of the biografic data page. Photocopy of valid passport biograpfic data page.


Ok, but you posted this in the K3 forum. The DS-230 is sent to NVC for CR1 or IR1 visas, not K3. Assuming you'll be filing an I-129F as soon as you get your NOA1 for the I-130, you'll never deal with this issue at NVC, because the I-130 will never leave the service center. For K3, generally the DS-230 is seen by the Consular Officer at interview, where the actual passport(s) are present.

In any event, you'll need a passport for each person intending to come to the USA.


Yes, I am sorry for this posting in K3 section, right now I am just trying to understand everything.
dgv76MaleRussia2007-05-18 10:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport biographic data page

I have a question passport biographic data page, that needs to be send to NVC, does it have to be translated into English. And do I send my copy and my wife’s copy, what about 5yr old daughter, she has no passport?


I don't understand why you would be sending passport data pages to NVC but no translation is needed. Passports from all countries have all needed data already in English. Your 5 year old daughter will need a passport. The visa goes in the passport, so get her one ASAP.



For a DS-230, when I send to NVC, they ask for a photocopy of the biografic data page. Photocopy of valid passport biograpfic data page.
dgv76MaleRussia2007-05-18 08:25:00