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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK1 want to apply for K3 due to emergency

K3 is obsolete. 

 


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2014-07-02 19:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntry once Green Card is approved

You will not receive a green card until you arrive in the states. You will receive a visa and it is valid for 6 months after it is issued.


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2014-07-30 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long?

mine took 2 days



question!? this NOA1 they send only by mail or a paper? I havent received any paper yet.

There is a posting on the right hand column of the home page from USCIS stating that due to the overwhelming amount of I-129 being filed at this time that notices can take up to 60 days to be issued and if you did not receive it after the 60 days to call and check on the status. UGHHHH! :crying: :whistle:
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-06-07 03:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcript
I ordered 3 years of tax transcipts about 3 weeks ago. They arrived the following week, all on the same day and in separate envelopes. If I were you I would call the IRS again and put in another request. They will tell you if they have received a previous request or not. Good Luck!
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-08-26 05:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost Decision Activity

Yes, you have been approved. :dance:


It looks as so but I am confused since your timeline states you just received your NOA1 last week :blink:
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-09-07 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
you need to call NVC 1 week after petition approval and make sure it was received and obtain case number. They will not contact you!!
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-10-27 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService request

Thanks for the reply. So did they ever tell you what's going on with your file?



Thanksss. I sure hope so :(



We havent heard anything regarding what they have done or if they have it. I called USCIS last Thursday and spoke with a man who basically told me exactly what was on the snail mail , needless to say that was no help. So here we sit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-12-01 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService request

Hi everyone,

I am a May 22nd filer and I have not heard back from USCIS since! It's now been almost 6 1/2 months. I called last night and they finally let me put in a service request. They told me I should be hearing back by Dec. 15th. I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly happens during that time and what kind of response it might be. Is it possible that they reply back by saying you have to wait longer?? I am just wondering what exactly happens during a service request and if someone had to go through that before, maybe they can tell me their experience. Thanks a lot!


ABSOLUTELY. They will inform you if they have approved the SERVICE REQUEST or not and their actions if approved. They usually tell you even if service request approved to allow them 60 more days!!!!!! They will snail mail this response to you by the date they gave you Dec 15th. I put in ours on Nov 16th and received the notice by snail mail stating they requested our file.. SO PRETTY MUCH JUST MORE WAITING!!!!!
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-12-01 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am soo confused!!
I received the same responses on 1 of our NOA2 and when I asked NVC about they stated that all K1 and K3 HAVE to come to NVC FIRST before they are sent to the Consulate. so it does need to go to NVC first before anywhere else
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2012-12-29 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdocuments needed after recieving the NOA

We submitted our K1 process feb 14,2013 and we got our NOA feb 19,2013 and we have not heard of anything yet after. Can anyone tell me what are the posible document that I should prepare for the next process so i can have it prepare?



You have a looonnngggg way to go. When the time comes follow the guides and instructions provided with the forms you will be completing.
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-03-31 03:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerning the NOA2

Hello Everyone,

I am certain that most of us here are waiting for our second NOA and have been waiting for some time.
We were originally told we'd get ours this month and now we're informed it's going to take another 1-7 months.

My Fiancee got a hold of someone who can really help us with our case but before we push on. We need some evidence on the situation currently.

I was wondering if anyone here can help assist me with the following questions:

1. What is taking so long for applications to process?
2. How many people have applied this year as appose to last year?
3. How long is the average application viewed and approved?
4. What was the difference in waiting time for 2013 and 2011?

Some of these such as #2 and #3 I'll probably find on this site and didn't need to post it here but I feel that while I'm researching, someone else may have a different source than the one I would've been looking at. So the more sources and information I can find the better.

If all works out and we can reduce the waiting time, even it's a month or a week or even a day.
I'd be happy that I tried.


Thank you all for reading this long-winded post and thank you to those who help me in this predicament.

- Ricardo



It always seems to amaze me when people ask how to speed up the process. Who in their life has said how do I slow it down. It is what it is and its a process, it takes time be glad it is in place. If its beyond processing times then approach it if not then sit back and deal with it like the rest of have done. At least look at all the information and research everything. There is no reducing of times. Sit back and take your turn as everyone else has to do.
rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-03-31 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy did you file a K-1 over a CR-1?

These are 2 different visa catagories. K1  is for fiancee and CR1 is for your spouse, I am not sure if you are already married but if you are you cannot file a K1. Good luck!


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-05-02 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi am 40 years older than my finance

First let me say that I (female Petitioner ) am 21 years older than my husband. Having gone through the process in Lagos and being approved I can try and give you some advice.  I thought our age difference was going to be a major red flag but during my husbands interview it was NEVER mentioned. Here is what we did and what I recommend for you. 1. you stated you have been there multiple times and I believe you said for 6 days each time, but when were the visits and when was the last? I would instead of going for 6 days at a time, condense that to1 visit for 18 days. I know you said due to work u had to come home but the consulate doesn't care about that! I went 3 times in 13 months , stays ranging from 3-6 weeks each time. THEY WANT FACE TIME and a lot of it. Also the way of thinking is if you cant afford to travel there frequently then how can you support the beneficiary. 2. Next trip over get married!!!!! Make sure its not a couple days after you arrive and you don't leave within a few days after the marriage. 3. Have a civil ceremony @ the registry, which prohibits polygamy, make sure all of his family is there and get tons of pics. 4.GET TONS of evidence, I mean TONS!!!!! I had submitted so much evidence the consulate called us the day after my husbands interview and had us pick it all up. Some might have said over kill but it worked right????? 5. Have all his family and friends sign affidavits of bona fide marriage as we did. My mother and father in law wrote beautiful statements to submit. Lagos is the hardest consulate to deal with, but if you have all your ducks in a row and are prepared it will help. DO A LOT OF RESEARCH!  Much of your answers can be answered here, each case is individual but I can assure you that they will definitely be suspicious of the significant age difference and the validity of your relationship. All you can do is prepare. Remember in Lagos or Abuja the burden of proof is no longer on the consulate but on YOU!!!!. Good luck on your journey!!!!!!!


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-09-03 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHope its not big deal??

You should be just fine! I am 21 years older than my husband and it wasn't an issue! Just the same as everyone else, be very prepared and have all of your proof together!!!!


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-10-05 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy fiancee 17yrs older than me

Wasn't an issue at my husbands interview! They didn't even mention it!  I {wife-USC} am 21 years older than my husband!! Be prepared and have tons of proof of genuine relationship and you will be fine


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-10-05 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 ARRIVED! but when should I replace my damaged passport - K1 VISA

Well I hope this helps some. My husband had spilled olive oil on his photo page of his passport which made it very light and discolored. Prior to him coming on one of my trips back from Nigeria I asked one of the officers @ POE about it and if he should replace it, he said we only care about the visa and not the photo. He still has the passport since it doesn't expire until 2015. He gave it at the interview just with an explanation, It was accepted, visa was issued and it was used to exit Nigeria and enter the US without any problems. Good Luck!!

 


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2014-01-18 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled my Senator's office - Didn't end well.

First let me begin by saying I understand all of your frustrations, as it took 308 days to bring my husband home. I also included my Senator with amazing results ( had a response in 48 hours and approval 4 business days later). But as it has been said nobody can do anything UNLESS you are outside of the stated processing times. Also it helps if you have already submitted a service request and it has been at least 14 days without resolution, THEN your representative can and will inquire for you. I realize some are more helpful than others but if you have gone through the steps PRIOR to contacting them they will be more enthusiastic about looking into the situation. So unfortunately you will have to keep an eye on processing times and then after your petition is beyond that date submit a service request and if nothing comes out of that then contact your representative. If they looked into every case it would not be of benefit to anybody. Now please understand there are certain circumstances others get approved faster, ie: Military personnel, country of beneficiary origin and paperwork processing times being faster than others. Track your box on USCIS and play with the last 3 numbers and you will know when your box has been pulled and petitions are being processed. Keep in mind the average runs 6-10 months. EVERYONE wants their loved ones here as fast as possible but it is called a PROCESS for a reason. It will happen, everyone has to wait their turn. There are some people who have been waiting years. Also the centers work in waves, 1 will always be slower than the others but it is what it is. Good luck to all.


rlogan3030FemaleNigeria2013-06-13 06:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical questions
salamat(thanks)

youve been a great help to me.. now my mind is settle..muahs
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-30 05:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical questions
hello all vj member! i just have some questions and i know u guys can help me. ill be having my medical exam in manily by april 20. i just want to know if pap smear test is part of the exam? im just a typical fiancee applicant who got worried with all of this medical exam and interview.. any help would be appreciated.. thanks.. love ya all
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-29 05:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhere is the CFO in philippines?
if ur partner is from cebu its located in st. mary's bldg. in mango avenue.. i dont know there address in manila but u can research it in the net to find out for sure..
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 06:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical exam in manila
thanks a whole lot.
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 06:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionds 230
hi, when will be ur interview.. mine will be this coming april 27....so i think ds 230 is not part of the k1 then cos the embassy did not mention it anyway..
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 07:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionds 230
how come the packet 4 i recieve it doesnt mention about ds 230?
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 06:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionds 230
vj people! ds 230 is not needed for k1 visa right?
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 06:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEvidence of engagement?
yes a letter of intent wud be fine...plus pictures and all to really prove to them that u are on.. goodluck!
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-06 06:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionst. lukes experience
hello vj people,

wow guys thanks for all the support... im all ready for tomorrow.. come what may.. thanks a lot for the prayers.. ill be praying for all of u too....

to alexandra about ur questions at st lukes.. the guard at st lukes actually ask for ur appointment letter..they ask u to have it photocopied so i think u wont be able to have ur medical unless u have ur packet 4 which contends the medical appointment..... THANKS U ALL GUYS... KEEP ROCKIN'
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-26 02:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionst. lukes experience
hi everyone ! im currently here in manila since last 19th..last friday i had my medical at st lukes...well i was there around 5:15 in the morning and was like number 8 on the line..we were let inside right away and there are like lots of people inside..they officially started the whole test around 7:30..as what most vj member whod been through medical , its actually the waiting that takes so long..i was done like 12 noon but those girls i made friends there didnt until maybe 2 ..i guess im just lucky..let me tell u this even if ur the first on the line it doest really guarantee that ull be done first...so anyway, by monday i went there again for my vaccination and the releasing of chest xray results...my appointment was like 8 am and i was done around 9 am.. again im lucky i guess.. and again those girls i made friends with werent done until 12 noon... ive been really successful with my medical quest and i hope it will continue this friday cos it will be my interview...pray for me people .. i hope i got it....
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-24 02:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongot pink but no visa
hello vj people:
i got pink last april 27...but u see up to now i dont have my visa yet..the girls that i made friends with received theirs already just last friday..does anyone here experiece such thing..im feeling depress now.. cant blame me and cant help it.
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-05-06 06:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionill be with my earl
hello vj people,
thanks for all the support, encouragement and prayers.. it's been a tough and mind wrecking thing to do the visa but we were able to make it through with ur help..me and my fiance are really heartily thankful for all ur help that u gave us with no second thoughts..ill be leaving by may 22. ill be taking the route rom cebu city to japan,houston to cleveland but can anyone tell me what documents to bring besides the embassy package? i just dont want to mess up cos i want to be with my huney so much...thanks
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-05-09 23:16:00
PhilippinesSSS ID info needed
hello,
where is her sss id now? i dont know what to do if its lost...with the passport thing i used nbi,aunthenticated birthcertificate and baptismal...she better contact sss on what to do with her forgotten sss id....wish u luck
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-05-25 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi got the pink
hello to u all.. thanks for the prayers..i had my interview last friday and guess what??? I GOT THE PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i feel like an axe had been removed from my chest... i breath easy now..tentions and all are over, at least for now...the interview is not difficult at all cos it's just a questions about u and ur fiance and ur relationship.. its a kind of question that u can answer if u know the guy well... the consul in manila embassy were all kind and well mannered..everyday said so...the one who interviewed me was also from the same city as where my fiance from so he was just actually asked me 3 questions and give me some tips on adjusting with the weather ..it lasted only like 1 minute...for those who will have their interview just pray, have all the requirements ready, have the confidence and be conversative...i love u all guys :P (F) :dance: :thumbs:
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-28 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoney
hi.. dont worry too much cos its not an issue at all. my fiance sends me money all the time. i think its more of a plus than a negative cos it only means that ur partner got finances...
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-03-31 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshuskerkiev
[size="3"]hi, with ur background as a former adjudicator i hope u can tell me an honest answer.my fiance refused to have a co sponsor. his on ssi earning 15,000$ annually which is below the 125% of the poverty guidelines for 2007.he has a part time job as an independent contractor that earns 7000$ annually.to some both of his annual income it is around 22,000$ which just pass the poverty guidelines. he doesnt have an income tax since 2005 .will this be a basis to deny me of a fiancee visa cos he doesnt have income tax return. he got a 1099 form for his part time, do u think they will honor this? pls help . ill have my interview by the 27th of april.

inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-13 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshuskerkiev
hi, with ur background as a former adjudicator i hope u can tell me an honest answer.my fiance refused to have a co sponsor. his on ssi earning 15,000$ annually which is below the 125% of the poverty guidelines for 2007.he has a part time job as an independent contractor that earns 7000$ annually.to some both of his annual income it is around 22,000$ which just pass the poverty guidelines. he doesnt have an income tax since 2005 .will this be a basis to deny me of a fiancee visa cos he doesnt have income tax return. he got a 1099 form for his part time, do u think they will honor this? pls help . ill have my interview by the 27th of april.
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-13 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimun age
k1 or k2 filers going to the us needs to attend the cfo seminar or she or he wont be able to be on a plane!
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-06-17 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
hi, with ur background as a former adjudicator i hope u can tell me an honest answer.my fiance refused to have a co sponsor. his on ssi earning 15,000$ annually which is below the 125% of the poverty guidelines for 2007.he has a part time job as an independent contractor that earns 7000$ annually.to some both of his annual income it is around 22,000$ which just pass the poverty guidelines. he doesnt have an income tax since 2005 .will this be a basis to deny me of a fiancee visa cos he doesnt have income tax return. he got a 1099 form for his part time, do u think they will honor this? pls help . ill have my interview by the 27th of april.
inlovewithearlFemalePhilippines2007-04-13 23:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI29f dates going backwards
what is going on with the CSC dates going backwards ?!?!? Also this is probably a very stupid question , one in which I have no idea about but how do you find out when your applications have been "touched" . Where do i go to find out this Info ? Any comments are appreciated ... I hope everyone has a very nice day and not a OMG I miss him/her so bad day ....
Tammy&JoeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-28 06:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVAL!!!!!
We Got Our Approval today!!! I am the happiest woman in the world !!! MY Baby is Coming Home !!!!!
Tammy&JoeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-17 05:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNervous Wreck !!!
QUOTE (Tammy&Joe @ Aug 20 2008, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tomorrow is the interview , I keep going over in my mind is everything going to be ok , Do I have it all in order for him , and I realize its the start of a brand new life for me and im so excited and I want everything to be ok , and I cannot hardly even function right now .... What an emotional rollercoaster ride this has been... we are getting married in 20 days .... My life is just about to begin !!



He Just Called and said WE ARE APPROVED !!!!!!!!!
Tammy&JoeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 06:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNervous Wreck !!!
QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Aug 20 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Goodluck! - If your love is real and everyting is legitemate then you got nothing to hide therefore nothing to be nervous about.

I wouldnt have spent years trying to do this "if the love wasnt real" ... Its definately Legitimate , I definately have Nothing to hide , and yet Im still nervous ... call me a silly human being , this is all natural feelings Im sure .... And a BIG Hug and Thank You to all that replied and made me feel a lil more at ease ... You guys are the best!
Tammy&JoeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 06:21:00