ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich to choose, K-3 vs IR-1/CR-1?
Thanks for the input. If I file for the CR-1, I understand that I have to send it in to the Chicago lockbox. Correct? If so, what service center will handle it? Is Vermont still the nightmare it was a few years back?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2010-02-28 20:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich to choose, K-3 vs IR-1/CR-1?

k-3 became virtually obsolete on February 1st - Go CR-1


Is that good or bad? If I recall, K-3 was quicker than CR-1.

Off to catch up on the guides........................not looking forward to all this paperwork again. On the bright side, I think it should be pretty damn easy for her approval. She's been here for 1 1/2 years and we have a 9 month old now.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2010-02-27 22:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich to choose, K-3 vs IR-1/CR-1?
My wife arrived in the US in June 2008 on a K-1 and we married the following August. In September of 2008 we learned we were having a baby, YAY!! Unfortunately, I was laid off of my job the following month. I was out of work until I took a job in Florida in February 2009.

Because of the lose of my job, we did not file for her AOS when we wanted, money was tight as you could expect. It took every penny we had to make the move out to Florida and with the baby coming the budget was even tighter.

The end of September 2009, the company I was working for decided to close up shop. What luck......................I am now working again, since January, and feeling pretty secure at the moment, knock on wood.

My wife is a little homesick and her parents are not in the best health so we decided that she would go back to Thailand so her family can see our son. We will take care of her immigrating back to the States while she is there.

My question what is the best route for us to take?

Which to choose, K-3 vs IR-1/CR-1?

She will be leaving for Thailand March 24th and will be in Bangkok for a few days before heading home to her village. I'd like to get all the paperwork in order before she leaves.

I'd appreciate any recommendations you may have.

Thanks!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2010-02-27 22:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 being processed

Sorry, I'm afraid my answer wasn't clear. This thread is about a petition already approved and sent back to USCIS from a Consulate, so it was a NOIR. Your NOID was for a petition not yet approved, so the decision to approve or deny the petition WAS still entirely up to USCIS. There was nothing to "revoke" yet.




Thanks for clearing that up pushbrk, after all these years reading your post I should know better than to question them. Posted Image
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-30 21:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 being processed

In a visa case, it's a NOIR, "Notice of Intent to Revoke" Notices of intent to deny are for adjusting status or other decisions where USCIS can approve or deny. USCIS doesn't approve or deny visas.


Has that changed the past few years?

We received a NOID in 2008 for a K-1 due to a missing divorce decree, I'm looking at it right now.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-30 20:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview July 2nd
Looks like you're on top of things Lace. Best of luck to the two of you!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-24 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-129F packet

When they said make a copy should I make two original copies just in case.. Because they did say whatever you send to the USCIS needs to be send to your fiancee abroad..what do you guys think?


Please read the replies you've received to your other post....it directs you to the Guides. Your question is clearly answered there...please take a few minutes and read up on the info there.

Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in.
One copy for yourself, and one to send to your fiancee.

 :guides:



Good Luck................she/he is a "hit and run" poster...............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-11 00:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes writing congress people help?

What has been your experience?

Thanks for your feedback.



Got a Time Line? Might be useful for someone formulating a good answer for you.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 19:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo need to Pay $18 for a call

Our petition has been received by the US Embassy in Manila and we didnt have to pay $18.00 to call the embassy to get such information. Petitioner can call directly the Department of State (202)663-1225 Press 1, press 0, press 0 to inquire if your petition is already in Manila. Be ready with the case number. To get the interview date ahead, call the DOS also. Hope this info helps. $18.00 is not too much but , if we can call free then the better :thumbs:

Goodluck everyone
Joe and Myla



Free is Good :thumbs:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-12 19:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBig age difference
If your wife is HOT, it may not be an issue................ :devil:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-26 02:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThai interview red alert
Please post exact contents of e-mail....
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-17 23:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBangkok Interview
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Nov 9 2007, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much SqdnGuns. "One Team One Fight"...where did I hear before? blink.gif



Are you going to go to BKK for the interview? I am considering it, just depends on $$$$
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-09 17:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBangkok Interview
Check out some of the reviews:

http://www.visajourn...views/index.php
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-09 16:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
Read this:

http://travel.state....ocity_3699.html
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-12 22:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNAO2 Necessary at the interview?
QUOTE (Grid @ Mar 24 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it necessary to have the NAO2 at the interview? I will be in Europe with my honey waiting for our NAO2 and won't have it with me for the interview. Thanks.


No, you will need it for AOS though, DO NOT LOSE IT! IT will be pretty expensive to get a duplicate issued.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-24 20:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134: What is proper 'evidence' of the value of your home?
QUOTE (K&J @ Mar 24 2008, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks to everyone that replied. Today I took my affidavit to a Notray Pulic and I'm done. smile.gif I did include my home since I already had the backing information ready.

I appreciate all of the help!


Congrats and Chok Dee!! You got your approval FAST!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-26 17:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 not recieved
QUOTE (StateSide @ Mar 27 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fience has been waiting on packeage 3 for several weeks. today I called DOS at 202-663-1225, option 1 then option 0. I was able to confirm that my package arrived at the Bogota Embassy around march first. I was also able to confirm that during the first week of March the Bogota Embassy did in fact mail package three to my fiancee. this package was NEVER recieved at my fiance's home.

What steps do i need to take to get this package sent again? how can I find out what happened to this package?
Any help would be greately appreciated...

StateSide


Have you read this?

http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Bogota

There is a link for the Package 3 instructions.

http://bogota.usemba...pt-package.html
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-27 22:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionphotos
Just print them?? That's what I have done............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-02-12 02:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiontax return papers
Just get the transcripts from the IRS, it will take about 10 - 14 days. By sending the transcripts, you will not have to send your W-2's, 1099's, etc..........................

http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html

Requesting transcripts (individuals):

You have two easy and convenient options for getting copies of your federal tax return information--tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts--by phone or by mail.

Request transcripts by calling 1-800-908-9946, or order by mail using IRS Form 4506T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return). We do not charge a fee for transcripts. Allow two weeks for delivery.

Definitions:

A tax return transcript shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. It does not reflect any changes you, your representative or the IRS made after the return was filed. In many cases, a return transcript will meet the requirements of lending institutions such as those offering mortgages and for applying for student loans.

A tax account transcript shows any later adjustments either you or the IRS made after the tax return was filed. This transcript shows basic data, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and taxable income.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-07 02:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReceived appointment letter with the interview date and packet-4, but no packet-3
Have you sent the Visa Unit at the Embassy an email?

ConsularAlmaty@state.gov

Give a call too:

+7-727-250-49-00
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-06 02:25:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow do they know how much time I spent outside of US?
All they would have to do is look at your passport and see the stamps if they ever asked to see it.

I went through this before with my ex-wife, they actually asked her to bring her passport to the interviews and reviewed it. This was the Tampa office that asked for it.

Better be safe than sorry....................CYA

Edited by SqdnGuns, 01 July 2007 - 08:05 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-01 20:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionI voted but I'm not a US citizen
Got to ask this.....................Did you vote Democrat or Republican? :devil:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-13 07:45:00
CanadaSicko

I was just reading most of this thread and I have to say it left me crying...My father passed away one month ago because of the negligence of the veterans hospital he was in. He had to have a trach because his esophagus was swollen and he couldn't swallow and had breathing difficulties. He was getting great care until they decided to close down the critical care unit and make them into offices. He was moved to the private ward in a room by himself. My mother went crying to the head nurse that he needed 24/7 supervision (stated on his chart) due to mucous build up that could block the trach. Well that night a mucous plug lodged in it and no one checked on him for over 40 minutes! He suffocated!! They brought him back but he had 100% brain damage and seizures. He died not long after that. My mother does anesthesia in that hospital (for 29 years) and said "I gave 110% to care for the veterans under my care. Why couldn't they take good care of mine!!?" It's heartbreaking and I cry every time I think of my father. I am so glad he got to meet my husband and place my hand in his at our wedding! He loved my husband in the short time they had together. He called him 'son'....The heartbreaking part of THAT is...my husband's parents passed away about 9 years ago and he was looking forward to being close to my dad. I'm so sorry I ranted here but I needed to share. I can't help but think as I'm crying here, that my mother feels it 10x worse. Here is a pic of them....
http://i22.photobuck...JerryJoanne.jpg


Sorry for your loss, it always saddens me when another Vet hears Taps.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 21:14:00
CanadaSicko

Within the G7 (G8 sans Russia), the UK and US take the second to last and last spot in life expectancy and both take back seats also in regards to infant mortality where the US manages to even fall behind Cuba. That says something about the health care systems in both the UK and US. I don't know the former but I do know the latter and it utterly sucks.

Posted Image



Think preemies................

The more preemies that are brought into the world, odds are many of them will not survive. Look at what fertility drugs do, woman gets preggers with 6 kids and 3 survive after birth...............that's 50% right there.

I reckon those numbers are for live births, right? So a preemie is a live birth.............

Edited by SqdnGuns, 09 July 2007 - 05:18 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 17:17:00
CanadaSicko
I have heard of horror stories of Canadian, UK and have seen first hand the Swedish healthcare system. None is perfect and a lot of the ####### said about US healthcare is magnified due to the shear size of our population.

Yes, it can be improved, so can everyone else's................
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-08 21:55:00
CanadaSicko
Is there some correlation between a Mike Moore post and the vast majority of reply's in here from Canadian twist?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm :whistle:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-06 22:42:00
CanadaCalgary's Broo-ha-ha over Support our Troops Decals
:thumbs: I like the Mayors suggestion.....but I don't trust politicians and money :blink:

scrap this - was trying a poll.

Basically the question was going to be:

A citizen of Calgary offered to donate 5000 'Support our Troops' decals (completely free of charge) to the City of Calgary, to be used on city vehicles. Yesterday Calgary's city council voted against this proposal.

The Mayor suggested that instead of putting the decals on municipal vehicles they should instead be sold at city offices and the money be donated to organizations supporting military families.

What do you think?


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-24 23:19:00
CanadaAttemped break-in last nite
Good thing that you are OK. Did you call the cops? If not, why not?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-18 00:48:00
CanadaSo this friday...
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 19 2007, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think thats too much information.



Uh, yup blush.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-19 21:07:00
CanadaSo this friday...
I shop online...............SO MUCH EASIER!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-19 21:02:00
CanadaI Want To See YOU!!!!
QUOTE (Delicia @ Mar 7 2008, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
darn good looking family!

(I can't figure out how to shrink a pic to fit in this forum! crying.gif )



http://imagevenue.com/host.php

or here

http://www.imagebam.com/

Edited by SqdnGuns, 06 March 2008 - 11:45 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-06 23:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS is clearly NUTS!
Stuff like this needs to be forwarded to your Senators and Congressmen. They can't fix the problem unless they know about it. (Wishful thinking that they are capable of fixing it)
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-02 01:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionreject notice
Google is awesome.............................first hit whistling.gif

http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-751.pdf

It is the latest and should be expected.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 12 February 2008 - 02:07 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-02-12 02:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionduplicate notice - didn't request it
Consider it a bonus.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-12 21:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionuscis website is not working???

is it just me or the uscis website have been aout of service the whole day??? someone else with the same problem??


Down for scheduled maintenance the weekend per the website yesterday.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-06 02:00:00
PhilippinesWhat to do while waiting for our flight home
Tagaytay or Puerta Galera.....when in Puerta Galera, I stay at the Portofino, nice quite place on the beach.

Just thought of this one too.................100 Islands up near Alaminos.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 27 June 2007 - 01:00 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-27 00:58:00
PhilippinesHotels in Manila

My friend that lives on Mindanao always stays at the Swagman when he goes to Manila but that is a bit of a seedy place.


That is a major understatement.....LOL :whistle:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-25 02:20:00
Philippineswhose idea
ROTFLMFAO.............LOLLLLLERS
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-06 20:23:00
PhilippinesUSC Bicycle Announcement
Don't make them "tampo" and they won't run.................. :help:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-03 23:48:00
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL
:dance: I was just checking a round trip ticket to Bangkok in September and it has dropped over $100, it's just a little over $800 now.............sweet. Got to get my ticket this weekend!! :dance:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 21:43:00