ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAirline Tickets
QUOTE (beentheredonethat @ Jun 30 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I are finally getting close to the end of our journey(K3). I am starting to look at prices for tickets for her coming to the USA. I am wondering if anyone else has thought of purchasing two RT tickets from the US to the country of there spouse and using the last half of the ticket? (ex. to RT tickets from the USA to Thailand and back and only using the return portion of the one ticket for my wife)

Thanks

John


Are you saying that you will buy 2 RT tickets from the US and then you will use yours to fly to your wife and bring her the other ticket and then she will use just the return portion of the RT that was not used in the US?

If that's what you're saying, I don't believe that's possible. I believe that the first leg of the trip has to be used in order to activate the 2nd leg. You can call the airlines and ask, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works or that is one huge flaw in their system. That would mean travelers would be able to circumvent the one-way ticket.

Call and be sure this is possible.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-30 19:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouches
QUOTE (thoppil @ Jul 8 2008, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have seen many of you say that your application has been touched. How do I see this? I have registered our case numbers on uscis.gov and clicked the email option however I have not seen any updates saying that our application has been touched.

Any help would be appreciated.

We filed our K-3 April 10th. I am hoping for approval soon.


Check your case status online by logging in. If the date in the "Last Updated" box has changed, your case has been touched.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-07-08 21:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTypical for no touches and then get approved?
QUOTE (laureencha @ Jul 23 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe I'm crazy...but I feel like a lot of people have a touch every week, sometimes more!

We have only had one since we mailed in our application (I-130 and later I129f) and still only one touch back in May!

I'm almost a little worried that something is wrong....or can it happen that your applications can get approved with barely any touches? Wishful thinking I guess... whistling.gif

Also, any idea on after sending in I-130, received NOA1, then sending in I-129f....how long until NOA1 for that? We haven't heard a thing....

Thanks guys!!!!


You can definitely be approved with absolutely no touches. I was approved and the only touch i received was for a name change in our petition. So don't be concerned if you are not getting touches. It might be a good thing. Think of those who have been touched and then months later, still no approval. I wouldn't want to go through that.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-07-23 21:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureskeep with the K1 or do the K3??
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jul 29 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Consider this, If you do decide on K-3 or better yet, CR-1, you will be abandoning the K-1, there is NO converting one petition into another, you will be refiling an I-130 for a spouse, and then perhaps an I-129F for K-3.

Note: processing times for UK, for K-3 and CR-1 are very much alike.


Keep in mind, getting green-card may be quicker from doing the CR-1/IR-1 process through NVC verses adjusting from K-3, it is also less expensive over all.

K-3:
I-130: $355
I-129F: NONE
Consulate: $131
AOS: $1010
($1496)

CR-1
I-130: $355
NVC I-864: $70
NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)
($825)

NOTE: K-3 cannot, take a job, apply for SSN, or apply for a driver's license until they have EAD, or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or more to get. CR-1 gets green-card upon entry to the USA.

Compare timelines: K-3 was originally developed at a time when the Immigrant CR-1/IR-1 was taking a very long time, this is just not the case any more, NVC has streamlined many processes.


Also keep in mind that the attorney will also charge for filing a different petition.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-07-29 15:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetiing ready to start the process, Is it worth it to use a lawyer???
QUOTE (Mozambiquepaul @ Aug 17 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum so first off I would like to say hello to everyone, I am really happy that I have found this place. I am an American who is living in Boston and just got married to Virginia (my mozambican wife) on June 7th. I am getting ready to officially start the k-3 visa process but was wondering, in all of y'alls professional opinion, if you you think it is worth it to pay an immigration lawyer to handle the paper work? The one I am looking at is Allen Lolly of www.visa-fiancee-k1.com. Does anyone know anything about them good bad or ugly? I am looking at doing it this way because I know I can sometimes be easily confused by backwards government documents. Is it worth the money or is it really not that hard to do on your own? I guess what it comes down to is that I am really nervous about this whole process and just want to get to be with my wife again as soon as possible. If these same exact questions are posted somewhere else I am sorry for cluttering your forum. Thank you all for your time to help this "Newbie" get started.

Paul J. D.


I am currently using an attorney and regret it everyday. An attorney is a third party that only delays the process. You will acquire all of the documents needed, fill them out, sign them, and return them to your attorney who will then send them to the USCIS. This usually isn't immediately. You could be delayed days, weeks or even a month. It's not worth it unless you or your wife has had immigration issues here in the states. If you haven't, then save your money and your mental health and prepare the documents on your own. There are many vj members here who are more than willing to answer any of your questions if you have doubt.

What you need to consider is that this process is 10% paperwork and 90% waiting. Once the paperwork is mailed by the attorney, you'll be lucky if they inform you that it's been sent. Then the waiting begins and daily you will grow more and more impatient and anxious to receive your NOA1 (receipt that the USCIS received your petition). You will contact the attorney and all they will tell you is to wait. You will begin questioning whether the attorney sent the documents in the first place. You will become stressed and then once you receive the NOA1, your stress subsides momentarily and the stress will begin all over again until you receive the NOA2 (approval of your petition). However, once your attorney receives the receipt that your petition has been received by the USCIS, you will be told to not contact them for at least 3 or 4 months. In the meantime, you're impatience is growing two-fold and you're going to be checking the USCIS website many times per day in hopes that your petition is approved. You will see others being approved and you'll wonder if yours is ever going to be approved. You will see petitions approved that were received after yours and it's going to add to your stress and frustration. You're going to think that perhaps your petition has been lost. You'll contact the attorney and they'll say "wait". By this time, you'll regret hiring the attorney. Hopefully it's just the waiting that is killing you and not mistakes your attorney made such as mine did.

Our interview is on Tuesday the 19th and my fiance has not received the interview documents that the attorney sent to him two weeks ago. If I hadn't prepared the documents myself months ago, he would have to postpone his interview which would be scheduled another 2-3 months out. I've sent emails to my attorney asking for a tracking number of the documents and no one has replied...his interview is in two days and no one has replied. They were also supposed to call him Friday to discuss the interview with him and offer legal advice. They did not do this either.

This is just a part of my story. There are many others with negative stories regarding their attorneys, but also those with positive stories. You truly have to choose for yourself. My advice is as stated above. If you do not have previous immigration issues, then do this process yourself. It's as easy as collecting the information from your wife and well as your own information, filling out the docs, printing, signing, creating a cover sheet, organizing and sending the documents. Don't include a third party who increases the waiting time. Trust me, you may not see it now, but you will want to be in full control of this process. Having an attorney does not give you control.

Good luck on your visa journey.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 17 August 2008 - 06:46 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-08-17 18:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (eavila @ Sep 4 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This morning I noticed a touch on both my I-130-129 and just now I recieved an email stating,

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On September 4, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


Nothing on my I-130 yet, maybe in the morning.


Congratulations!!

The approval says fiance, but you filed for a K-3? Are you married or engaged?
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-09-04 18:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY APPROVED!!!
QUOTE (dhobee @ Sep 8 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So finally, we get to see the sun too.


Congratulations!!
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-09-08 19:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat next?
QUOTE (Natalie B. @ Dec 7 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had someone helping me with filing the papers and everything for the K-3 visa! He was a immigration specialist William Zheng, well he did'nt do anything except mail the papers for me! I paid him $1,200.00. He did'nt even complete the package for me which was suppose to be included in the price according to our contract. The day before I was to pick it up he emailed me telling me to bring $800.00 for the package which was forms I sent him that the Embassy sent my husband! He made it sound to me like he had some special package to get my husband approved! It was all a scam I'm sure! Well I took it upon myself! I totally ignored him and went with my heart and did the package myself I mean who knows my husband and I better than me right? I wish I would've known this $1,200.00 ago! Well everyone everything worked out great thank God! My husband's visa has been issued and he will be here next week! The only reason I decided I wanted someone to help with the papers in the first place was because I did'nt want to mess anything up! The so called immigration officer did'nt contact me to tell me status on my case or anything he just called me to collect money and told me that he could stop the process from progressing if I did'nt make payments! Because I told him I did'nt feel comfortable anymore paying him since he is not doing anything! He still has not called me and has copies of all the papers that he sent our for me! Now that my husband will be here next week I will take him with me to the office and attempt to pick them up! I did'nt go before to get them because I just wanted to focus on getting my husband here first!
Does anyone have any advice at this? Can I report him? Can he give me a hard time to give me my paperwork back? Is that legal?

So anyone please help me and tell me the best route to go for his next steps when he gets here!
What papers need to filed, How does he get registered to work, etc.......?

Thank you so much! God Bless!


I'm not familiar with the K-3 process, but for us, the only paperwork we needed after my fiance arrived here was the NOA2. When my attorney received the NOA2, I had her email me a copy of it for my records because I knew it was necessary for AOS. However, if you do not have a copy of it, then your attorney might not send you the NOA2 without paying the rest of his fees. If you owe him $800, it would be cheaper for you to just pay the $340 fee to get a new copy of the receipt from USCIS (form I-824). There we no other documents that I needed from my attorney for AOS. Check to see what is required for you.

Many of us here at VJ have hired attorneys and regretted it. When a newbie solicits advice for attorneys, those of us who have had terrible experiences try to inform them that they would be happier doing this process themselves if their case is straightforward. There's enough stress with this process without having to worry about if a third party (attorney) is giving their best effort to return docs in a timely fashion as well as keeping you updated throughout the process. You only end up in the end wishing you had did it yourself.

Good luck with the rest of your journey and congratulations on your approval.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 07 December 2008 - 10:34 AM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-12-07 10:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIRS Backtaxes + CR1 = Problems ??
dont worry its not a problem. the rest of us working will take on the burden of paying those taxes that he can not pay. and pay our own to boot
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2009-07-05 15:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions. Anxious about wife's interview in Manila.
no one can tell you there will be no problems, those that do are simply doing so to make you feel better. anthing can happen at this stage, I told my now wife while in the interview to answer only the questions asked and to not volunteer or ramble on anwering any question. short precise anwer to each question and answer the question only.

as for the paper work sounds like your confident, thats all that matters. search posts about NBI seems that i recall if certain wording were incorrect that it might cause a problem or delay. maybe someone can remember.

gl
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-03-12 09:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno simple answer? k-3, cr-1 and UGHHHHARGGGHH!
your playing with fire, if it does not work out. she will be banned for life from the us. for fraud,


gl
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-08-07 21:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfastest way to get my wife into usa
i think you need to have a job also, or be independently wealthy.


gl
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-08-10 15:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk3
Thanks for replying and I will take time to read the guides! Yes it seems very confusing to me but in the end I will have my wife here with me hopefully. Thanks again
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-07-02 09:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk3
Hello I am really confused now!! I filed for an I-130 and read in the post that you need to enter account numbers for both I-130 and I-129? When I filed for the I-130 does that mean I am K-3? Thanks in advance.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-06-30 08:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI just Called the wife
QUOTE (KeyserandMe @ Jan 20 2009, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 20 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We all suffer the same consequences... we're here for you!

I spent 2 hours on the phone with my husband yesterday. I didn't want to get off! Even though we didn't have anything new to talk about...just hearing him talk and even breathe on the other end of the phone makes my heart happy and comfortable!!!



I feel the same. LOL, I do the same thing. Many times we don't have anything else to say and I don't want to hang up. Somehow I feel a little closer to him when we are on the phone. It sounds silly but it's true.


Yes I know what you all are talking about also. I purchase $2 calling cards locally which give me anywhere from 12 to 16 minutes each and call her every morning and evening and she loves me doing that and I love hearing her voice and before long I wont have to call as I am bringing her home with me very soon.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2009-01-20 21:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying while being in the US on b1/b2 visa
QUOTE (Kailey @ May 14 2009, 05:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you for reply! that gives hope.

i posted my question and then read some of the forum stories and my heart sank to be honest - people wait for 6-8 months!!

just one thought that bothers me a bit - if it's really such a simple and obvious thing (going to your spouse on b1/b2 and marrying also by just being on b1/b2) - why do people here wait for K1/K3 for months ...


it's like the saying goes, "pay a little now, or a lot later." waiting 6-8 months now sucks, but being barred from the country for 10 years or more would be devastating. the B2 visa is for tourism - traveling on a B2 visa with the intent to marry COULD be considered fraud, and you might find that out the hard way when you file for the AOS. and remember, even though your intentions are legal, USCIS issues visas at THEIR discretion. for this reason, people on this thread are advising you to play by their rules.

maybe you can travel here on the B2, file the I-129F while you're here, and then return home to complete the process. that way you can spend part of the time waiting together. you might want to get some other opinions before trying this, though.

good luck!!

jcg303MaleIsrael2009-05-14 16:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
:dance: :dance: :dance: hello I just want to update our case
we already got our approval last april 12th after a long wait.
8 weeks on AR,i cant explain how happy i am after many days of
worries,and very depressed.

Do you think it will not cause any problem again of my birth certificate
in applying for the AOS.Its the reason why i was put in AR because of the
preparation date was earlier than the date i was born and registered.Do i need
to bring with me any additional and supporting documents or an affidavit of discrepancy?
Thank is advance for any replies
tcav05Not TellingPhilippines2006-04-14 21:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
HELLO EVERYBODY!
Ive already done my interview last feb.9,and
it was so bad coz they put me in AR because my NSO birth certificate
is blurd and the consul only saw the date of preparation of the certificate
was NOV.1979,
He questioned me why it is 1979 since i was born March 1980, Because
the NSO BC is not clear he didnt saw the date of registration MAY 1980.
He ask additional documents 1.Local Civil registrar BC 2. grade school records
3. old ID's.

I didnt expect that the reason for my delay is my birth certificate since I didnt have
a problem with it in the past.I was so depressed for how many days after my interview.

Last Feb.14 i went there and pass the additional documents and my fiance called up DOS today
and the lady was so nice and she said that it was in the consular office already FEB.15(phil.time)
I hope they can review it soon and contack me if they still need more documents.

I hope everything will be ok,not only for me but also to those who were in AR club.
tcav05Not TellingPhilippines2006-02-15 22:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Febuary Filers
[quote name='Danyel y Miguel' date='Feb 11 2008, 05:43 PM' post='1574194']
i saw someone else doing this for january and thought it was a really good idea, and i've already seen about 3 different threads for us febuary filers so i figured i'd jump in and start tracking all this for us!
*plus it keeps me busy wink.gif *

so i'll do a lil searching around on the threads to try and fill in all the blanks for this to start us out, but if i didnt find ya and your not on the list lemme know and i'll add ya! smile.gif (and if i already added you and your in the wrong spot or the infos wrong lemme know please smile.gif



CR-1/IR-1
Member Name----------Beneficiary's country----------I-130 Sent ----------NOA1

Sam and Metodi --------Bulgaria ----------------------02/04/2008
azer_2000 --------------Azerbaijan --------------------02/06/2008
Danyel y Miguel --------Venezuela --------------------02/07/2008
rkapur -------------------Kuwait ------------------------02/07/2008
febfiller ------------------Morocco ----------------------02/07/2008


K3
Member Name----------Beneficiary's country----------I-130 Sent ----------NOA1

Vernon Family ---------South Africa -------------------02/01/2008
lkekandi ---------------United Kingdom ----------------02/07/2008
danielle46901 ---------Scotland ------------------------02/11/2008
[/quote

Awesome!!! Sounds like a Plan!!!
danielle46901FemaleScotland2008-02-11 17:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA Approved!!
Good morning all!

I just wanted to share the good news. I emailed the embassy yesterday to see if they received my RFE paperwork.

The response back was:

Dear Madam:
Your husband's visa was issued on May 19, 2008 and will be delivered to him by Aramex services
Thank you

IV Unit
Consular Section
Amman- Jordan
4

Thank you God! Hang in there those of you still waiting...it does happen...I pray your journey will be quick and your So is here soon.

~Rhonda~
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-05-20 07:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA IN HAND!!
QUOTE (Half of 1 @ May 20 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

He picked up his VISA TODAY!!!!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!


CONGRATS!! My husband just received his yesterday too. No words can describe the feeling huh? I wish you much happiness!

~Rhonda~

Edited by Rhonda&Jaser, 21 May 2008 - 07:25 AM.

Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-05-21 07:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA IN HAND!
Jaser will be here on May 30th! I am soooo happy! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif no0pb.gif no0pb.gif heart.gif heart.gif

~Rhonda~
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-05-23 09:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHome at Last!
QUOTE (esmatsgirl @ Jun 11 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Rhonda and Jaser!!!!!

I am sure its great to see each other after having been separated for so long.

Once Esmat gets over here...and you two get moved to your new home we will have to arrange a get together....

Have wonderful times together!!

Hugs,
Deb star_smile.gif


It is great! He's going to a brand new mosque in Indy tomorrow for the 1st time. The people we have been talking to there are awesome. He is acting like a kid on the first day of school! It's so wonderful to see him so happy.

We will definately make plans to get together. Ask Esmat if Jaser gave him his yahoo id when they met in Irbid. He gets bored during the day when I am working so he would love to chat with him.

Hope you have a great day! Talk to you soon!
~Rhonda~
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-06-12 14:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHome at Last!
QUOTE (Arequipa4us @ Jun 9 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif WELCOME HOME kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Tornados are nothing compared to the immigration process...LOL!!!



Soooooo TRUE! lol laughing.gif
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-06-09 14:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHome at Last!
Jaser flew into Chicago Friday night May 30th. Poor guy experienced Indiana weather in the worst way! Tornados were hitting all over the state and his flight to indy was delayed 8 hrs after his 13 hr flight. It was a long wait but all is good.

It's been fun watching his reaction to American life. We have went to a high school graduation, graduation party, my 2 yr old nieces b-day party, several cook outs and my family gave us a wedding reception. It's been a busy week!

I am just thankful he is finally here!!

~Rhonda~
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-06-09 09:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA IN HAND & HUBBY IN MY ARMS
Mabrook! star_smile.gif

~Rhonda~
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-06-16 15:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 JULY FILERS
Hi all!!

I just received my letter from NVC stating that they have processed my I129F and the embassy in Jordan will receive the package within a week! It was dated Junuary 24, 2008.

I didn't get the DS230 or anything requesting Affadavit for Support. Is that normal?

good.gif
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-01-28 19:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 JULY FILERS
Hello...I filed my I130 on June 6, 2007 and I129F on July 28, 2007. I received both approvals last week from Cali- both dated Jan. 9, 2008.
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2008-01-14 23:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 JULY FILERS
QUOTE (Duende @ Nov 21 2007, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys I was touched again today. I am a little worried here, is this a good sign or bad? I have read that many touches can also mean the dreaded RFE letter. What do you think?

I am going to see my wife in Chile SOON, are any of you guys traveling during the holidays to see your spouses?



I haven't heard anything either!! crying.gif My I130 was received in Nebraska 6-6-07 and forwarded to California 6-15-07. My I129F was received in Chicago 7-28-07 and forwarded to California 8-9-07. Which date do I assume they go by? I called USCIS yesterday and was told they would do a request for the I130 since it was past 6 months- when transferred to the center I was told they would NOT do it! She claimed it had to be 30 days past the 6 month time period. The lady was rude and kept stating "You need to be patient!" I wanted to scream! lol


Good luck everyone! I am glad we have each other to vent to! cool.gif
Rhonda&JaserFemaleJordan2007-12-28 14:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in Lima
We have our interview in Lima on June 22nd. I am leaving tomorrow to go down there for it. I think I have most everything ready.

Any last minute advice from folks going through Peru? Thanks!


Keep your fingers crossed!!
soteshperuFemalePeru2006-06-15 10:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE: calling USCIS
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got the email that they approved both petitions yesterday!

Our RFE was simple.... I had sent the settlement agreement from my first marriage, not the divorce decree they actually needed. It was a quick fix.
BayanAltunFemaleTurkey2009-02-10 12:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE: calling USCIS
I figured so... on the bright side, at least they are looking at our app. With the K-3 visa, when do we submit the support affidavit?
BayanAltunFemaleTurkey2009-01-30 15:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE: calling USCIS
I tried to search for this topic, but the search option is not working right now. I just got an email saying that an RFE is being sent to me. Does anyone know if I can call USCIS to find out exactly what they are wanting? I'd like to use this weekend to prepare what is needed, and hate to wait until receiving the RFE in the mail.

Thanks for any insight you can give.
BayanAltunFemaleTurkey2009-01-30 14:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionA fee for processing at Visa Center
Is there a fee for the Visa Center processing the Visa? If so, how much is it? Also, I know that I will need to send a I-134 (Affidavit of Support) to my fiance , can I send that with the letter from my employer and bank now? My petition for I-129f was accepted on September 1st but hasnt arrived at the visa center yet. I want to be as proactive as possible.
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-09-24 15:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
[quote name='fwaguy' date='Nov 3 2006, 07:11 PM' post='547425']
[quote name='Joja' post='547414' date='Nov 3 2006, 06:08 PM']
Hi All!!
My fiance's interview is on the 15th in Morocco. We are having a debate over providing information to the government. Here is the situation: He lived in Libya for 4-5 years. He says it is impossible for him to get a police certificate from there. Has anyone else had this problem before? If so, please enlighten me on what you did. The instructions did say that to get a police report from some countries is impossible and he is willing to tell them he lived there but he is worried that he will be denied the visa over this. Frankly I am a bit worried too since we have been waiting nearly a year for this to come to pass. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. :D
[/quote]

http://travel.state....der/L/Libya.htm

POLICE AND PRISON RECORDS

Unavailable.

No one here will tell you to withhold information.



Oh no, I would never encourage anyone to withhold information, that would be considered fraud in my book. I believe in the eyes of the government too. Thanks for the web site. I will tell my fiance not to worry anymore.
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-11-03 19:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
Hi All!!
My fiance's interview is on the 15th in Morocco. We are having a debate over providing information to the government. Here is the situation: He lived in Libya for 4-5 years. He says it is impossible for him to get a police certificate from there. Has anyone else had this problem before? If so, please enlighten me on what you did. The instructions did say that to get a police report from some countries is impossible and he is willing to tell them he lived there but he is worried that he will be denied the visa over this. Frankly I am a bit worried too since we have been waiting nearly a year for this to come to pass. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. :D
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-11-03 19:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused about the packets

My lawyer doesn't explain things to me, his secretary always tells me that she has talked to my husband and he knows everything that he is supposed to do, so i am way out of loop with the whole thing. His 1st appointment was May 14th and he was denied because he entered the U.S. illegally. His 2nd interview was June 7th and they asked for more information. I submitted more information and he had his 3rd appointment February 25th and was issued his visa March 2nd...he recieved his visa June 13th but it was expired. So he recently went to Ciudad Juarez on July 19th and they told him that he would get his visa this week and then our lawyer said he has to make another appointment...but as i read on here there is packets...what are they??? I'm so out of the loop on everything. And when i ask the lawyer he doesn't explain them very well...so can someone please help!?!?!


i would tell your lawyer if they do not fill you in that you will get another lawyer . that shoud do it and get them to tell you everything. they hate to loose business.
zawgyosamaFemaleEgypt2011-07-23 10:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDept of Homeland Security
I posted an update earlier, but I don't know where it went. Anyway, with our situation we had to file an I-601 waiver. This was done in May 2010. I haven't seen anyone talk about this type of waiver along with their experiences so if anyone would like to share I'm all ears! :thumbs:
beckybFemaleEl Salvador2011-06-30 18:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDept of Homeland Security
Ok, so I haven't heard anything about the status of my husband's case for quite a long time. Actually we hadn't heard anything since his interviews at the US embassy in El Salvador last May (2010). I tried to be patient, but then called and asked our lawyer. She said she called the embassy and was told his case had been transferred in June of 2010 to the Dept of Homeland Security. What?! What does this mean? Has anyone else heard of this. Please help!
beckybFemaleEl Salvador2011-06-30 02:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
Yes, you cannot go by the USCIS process times! This website has been right on target!!! We Filed in December I 130 & I 129 and were approved May 6th! The USCIS website is showing 10/07!!???? Crazy!! Now we wait for the NVC? Any comments on processing time for them to get it to our Embassy in Trinidad???
arbhagw26FemaleTrinidad and Tobago2008-05-27 19:38:00