Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Citizenship General Discussion	2008 Poverty Guidelines	Aloha, Im going to start my K3 for my wife in Dec. I just finish my daughter's derivative citizenship in Manila (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) Got the US Passport!! one down and one to go.. I'm moving from Hawaii to the lower 48 end of Nov.Poverty guidelines are for (3)25,300 HI, lower 48 (3) 22,000 when I file do I need to show P.G's for HI or lower 48 Thanks	SJR08	Male	Philippines	2008-11-08 23:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	CHANGE OF EMBASSY	We partially transferred the case (we obtained a HNK case number and processed packet 3).  However, the US Embassy Hong Kong is still waiting for the official paperwork (apparently, waiting for the copy of the I129F approval packet sent from NVC to US Embassy Manila).  Per US Embassy Hong Kong, the snail mail process is 4-6 weeks!  Funny, we obtained the original I129F packet from US Embassy Manila, which was sent to fiancee's last Philippines address, about 5 years ago!  We tried to provide I129F packet obtained by US Embassy Manila a copy to US Embassy Hong Kong but they told us they have to wait for copy from Manila.  Argh!  And so we wait for Packet 4, and we can't schedule the medical without US Embassy Hong Kong cover letter.	DeliaMichael	Male	Philippines	2013-07-02 00:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	CHANGE OF EMBASSY	We are having similar issues with NVC sending our case to US Embassy post in Manila when I-129F form stated Hong Kong (HK).  Hence, since NVC already sent the packet, We needed the US Embassy post HK to request the transfer in writing to the US Embassy in Manila.  Essentially, we faxed a letter to the US Embassy in Hong Kong with supporting document (NVC letter with MNL case #, HK ID & Work Visa, and not requested but provided, HK Employment Contract) to transfer case from Manila to Hong Kong.  We are presently awaiting word from US Embassy in HK on the successful transfer; otherwise, we wait, again .... So basically, NVC wiped their hands clean, and required us to perform further steps to transfer the case between two US Embassy a sea away from each other. arggh!	DeliaMichael	Male	Philippines	2013-06-03 00:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally we have been approved	QUOTE (chinemeze @ Jan 15 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We were approved just this morning, alleluiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Amennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Congradulations! looks like cSC is still alive	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-01-17 02:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Received I130 and I129F Approvals!!	Congradulations! :energetic:	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-01-20 16:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 failed interview -- Guangzhou Consulate	How did the interview go? I wish you well. Good luck Keep us posted.	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-01-22 00:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 RECIEVED	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-01 21:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG !!!!! my check has been cashed	congrats	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-04 01:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally our interview date	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-02 00:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED FINALLY	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-05 15:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Packet 3 and Packet 4 for K-3 and IR-1 visa	packet 3 is instructions and things to do in order to get interview. packet 4 will be sent to you after you return packet 3, everything is correct. packet 4 will contain appointment letter and other things you must do before the interview, like medical exam each consulate will send you the info. check your consulates website and it will give you an idea of what to expect. this is the one for china http://guangzhou.use....cn/iv_faq.html good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-16 20:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case on hold for calling too much!	Hope you get your NOA2 real soon. That's the problem with dealing with people who have you under their thumbs. Like waiteress....you complain about your food, ask for another, they go back to the kitchen and everyone, including the dishwasher spits in your food before returning it.	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-11 02:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved !!!	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-13 02:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	touched !!!!!	don't write in pink very hard to read!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-23 07:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	So many happy stories any sad ones?	Hi Brian try www.candleforlove.com they have a forum there. Sorry the hear it Take care Buddy	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-02-28 15:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Need a Help on July I130 Filers on CSC ?????	call USCIS and inquiry about your case. It is over 6 months so you can do it. Call tomorrow Good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-03-13 01:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	has any1 got any reply.......	QUOTE (VCM @ Mar 27 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> has any1 heard anything from the embassy or the nvc........have u got any reply....... i got my noa2 on the 12 of mar.......still haven't heard anything from both the embassy or the nvc.........it has being 16 days n m sure that my case must have being sent to the embassy......... what do u think..........my husband says you can call the nvc after 90 days as stated on the noa2..... will i hear from the embassy after 90 days is it true.........90 days means 3 months.....duh.......... god m tired of this separation...just cant do any more.......its killing me........ just cant wait to b with my love..... helps others and you can see others with similar timelines good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-03-27 18:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Good News: We received our NOA2s for both petitions TODAY!	congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-04-11 17:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	got my visa!!!!! whooohoooh!!!!	congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-04-13 23:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	We reget to inform you - the letter!	sorry to hear that! IMHO, sounds like something in his background or someone similar has come up negative or needs further investigation. It doesn't look like it had to do with relationship matters good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-04-15 21:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approval!!!	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-01 17:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 (Affidavit of Support)	QUOTE (PeteUS325 @ May 16 2008, 03:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone has mentioned that the I-134 form currently on USCIS site is actually expired (look at the upper right corner and it shows an expiration date of 4/30/07). Currently we're waiting for our interview schedule which is on the 28th of May. Should we re-do the I-134 and if so where can I download the most up-to-date version? TIA, Peter Good luck on your interview...please post the results I would but it might be too late is send an updated or current I-134 if anything changed from when you first filed. Make sure it's notarized. Good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-16 12:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA Approved!!	congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-22 17:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Moral support please?	Hang in there....probably just 2 more months since already left NVC now embassy needs to start the process...should be quick	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-23 14:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 versus K3	I may be wrong but K-3 is if you are married. K-1 if for fiancee. good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-28 16:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Touched?	ditto to above post doesn't mean much....... good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-28 16:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	proof of income and self employment	If you plan to send in your petition later this year, you will have to provide tax returns for 2008. Provide what ever pay stubs you have during 2009. good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-28 21:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA has been ISSUED~!	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-28 14:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I passed the interview yesterday-May 29, God is soo good	congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-05-30 21:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	pending.. I called USCIS	603-334-0700 good luck!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-06-06 02:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	finally my NOA2	Congrats!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-06-06 02:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	When does packet 4 arrive?	I think a lot faster but each embassy is a little different. be happy you don't have China! Good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-06-10 13:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 and I-129f	QUOTE (Soulmates2928 @ Sep 10 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (youtube @ Sep 10 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After filing the I-130, I am to file the I-129f. after reviewing the outline on VJ, it seems like everything on the I-130 we sent in is the same. Is that about correct? the info on both are very similar....But why you are asking? By your timeline, you seem to be a K-1, who has already received their NOA-2 and interview date! Congrats! Are you asking for a friend? thanks for the advice but it's little deeper than first glance	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-09-11 15:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 and I-129f	After filing the I-130, I am to file the I-129f. after reviewing the outline on VJ, it seems like everything on the I-130 we sent in is the same. Is that about correct?	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-09-10 18:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	evidence of relationship	thank you so just like I-129F, photos, phone logs, email, travel receipts, are enough to establish relationship. correct?	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-09-10 17:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	evidence of relationship	Hi everyone as part of the packet for filing a K-3 we are to provide the following Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as: 1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or 4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or 6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union. We plan to file immediately after marry, items 1 through 6 is not possible. what did others send in? thank you	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-09-10 17:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	where do you file or interview	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 2 2008, 03:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (youtube @ Oct 2 2008, 04:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> question, if a couple marries let's say in Japan, but both are not citizens of Japan, let's say HK and US, and files a K-3, Where will the petition and interview go and be held? I got this from the DOS website. Must an Applicant for a K3 or K4 Visa Apply at a Particular Consular Post? Yes. If the marriage of the alien to the U.S. citizen occurred abroad, the LIFE Act requires that the visa be issued in the country in which the marriage took place. In those countries in which there is no consular post, the Department has determined that the alien must apply at the consular post designated by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services to accept immigrant visa applications from nationals of that country. For spouses married in the United States, since the K3 and K4 visas are a subcategory of the K (fiancé(e)) visa, the rules regarding the place of application applicable to other K visas will apply, i.e., in general, applications must be filed in the country of residence of the alien spouse. cheers! All petitions related to a K3 process will be filed with the CA or VT service centers with the initial I-130 going through a lockbox operation in Chicago. All K3 visas are interviewed for and issued in the country the marriage took place unless it took place in the USA. In that case the interview is in the country of legal residence. thanks pushbrk, so If I marry my Korean fiancee in Hong Kong, that is where we will interview. crazy! We were planning to do it on a whim but that might not be a good idea huh? just your thoughts	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-10-02 16:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	where do you file or interview	question, if a couple marries let's say in Japan, but both are not citizens of Japan, let's say HK and US, and files a K-3, Where will the petition and interview go and be held? I got this from the DOS website. Must an Applicant for a K3 or K4 Visa Apply at a Particular Consular Post? Yes. If the marriage of the alien to the U.S. citizen occurred abroad, the LIFE Act requires that the visa be issued in the country in which the marriage took place. In those countries in which there is no consular post, the Department has determined that the alien must apply at the consular post designated by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services to accept immigrant visa applications from nationals of that country. For spouses married in the United States, since the K3 and K4 visas are a subcategory of the K (fiancé(e)) visa, the rules regarding the place of application applicable to other K visas will apply, i.e., in general, applications must be filed in the country of residence of the alien spouse. cheers!	youtube	Not Telling	China	2008-10-02 06:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioner K3 Interview Support	QUOTE (Mark M @ May 7 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Does anyone know if it is necessary for me to travel to Guangzhou China for K3 visa interview? I was there in November 2008 for K1 interview but it was still denied. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mark not necessary but since you were denied K-1 I would suggest going and hiring an attorney PM me and I'll give you a name to an excellent attorney Good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2009-05-07 21:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IRS Backtaxes + CR1 = Problems ??	QUOTE (JuneFirst @ Jul 5 2009, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My "husband" (not yet ) owns the IRS quit a bit of money. He does make enough money to sponsor me but we worry that those back-taxes could cause a visa denial/problems. Do we worry to much? I would worry. another easy reason to deny you good luck	youtube	Not Telling	China	2009-07-05 17:35:00