ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa and place of marriage
and telling you to commit visa fraud and lie to the US government doesnt bode well for her moral character.
its simple, if marrying in the US then you can do fiancee visa. If marrying in the phils, then K3 Spouse visa. you can always go back to phils and have a wedding after the USA one, of have a big engagement party there in the phils before.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-25 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge and youngins here?
i believe you have to be 18 years old (and a US citizen) to file the petition for US immigration. i dont think you can file if you are under that. even with parental consent and co-sponsors. I dont know about other countries.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-26 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find it!!!

GRRRRR! :angry: There is a list on here somewhere about the NOA2 pending someone was kind enough to do it and I was reading it then I had to sign off for a few minutes and when I went back I could find can any one tell me what page it's on, I thought it was on page 4 but can't find it DANG IT!!!!



they are both here, one for VSC and one for CSC


VSC waiting NOA2

CSC Waiting NOA2


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 07 August 2007 - 11:51 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-07 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA DENIED
Hi, i think you should get your refund and get a new immigration attorney, and i think you should have someone else checking your forms and documents. your spelling is not good enough to clarify things and you need very clear and concise information in your visa petition. If you want a successful petition, i don't see any other choice.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-06 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to extend a K1 Visa?
i just don't get why people can't marry within the 90 days.




Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-08 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresceremonial wedding
i think one of the other worries is the crab mentality. If anyone is jealous of your girl or spiteful and went to the "ceremonial" wedding and got a few pics, at any time they can send it to the embassy saying you are lying on your visa etc. You'll have a hard time explaining if the consul has your pics with the word wedding in it. it has happened that so called friends have caused problems.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-13 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you package up your I-129F Application for mailing?
you also dont include any tax returns or support info. that comes later.
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-15 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you package up your I-129F Application for mailing?

Please share how you packaged up your I-129F application.

I read the guides, and finally found a link that discussed using a two hole punch and a fastener to put it all together. I haven't done that yet, but I will go reformat all my documents to include room at the top for a two hole punch and go buy the fastener... If I really need too.

I was just going to send all the paperwork in one stack, with those sticky tabs as separators, in a manila folder, and put that in an envelope for mailing. Is that good enough? Any other suggestions for what has worked for you?

Thanks,
Mac



im not sure what you would have in that that would make it 1.5 inches thick.

perhaps you have put in all your proof OF A relationship instead of Proof of having MET in the last 2 years.

the forms and passport photos dont take up that much thickness
cover letter (1 page)
I-129f (1 page)
G325A ( 8 pages)
Birth cert/passport ( 2 to 20 pages)
declaration how met (1 page if used, some use #18 on I 129f)
divorce decree (4 pages, will vary)
passport photos (2)
proof met (6 to 10 pages photocopy boarding passes, visa stamps, etc)
pictures (4 to 10)

thats about 36 pages with 6 to 12 pictures. less if you dont use your passport and only use birth cert. that should be around 1/2 inch.

remember you dont prove you have a relationship here. your fiance does that at her interview. you only prove you met in the last 2 years. dont send them any phone records, cards/letters, emails , chats, etc with your I 129f. keep the receipts to what will prove you were together. ones with both your names, flight, hotel, etc.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 15 August 2007 - 12:33 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-15 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel Internationally - Register with the Consulate
I registered when i went to the philippines in july. Just an extra measure of security also in case theres any problems or trouble.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-16 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever met my fiance but sent in the K-1 application
i think stanley misunderstood the words "having met". he thought that meant they met on the internet vs met in another country or met thru family etc. i dont think he understood having met meant personally in the physical. i think he missed that part. and i think reading here he discovered everyone had physically met.


chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-08-17 01:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvsc Has had my money order for 91 days ... help
QUOTE (japanlover @ Oct 26 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mailed my I 130 july 27 to VCS..then I called after 90 days they put a trace on it. I was tyold some one personaly would look for my case...greaaate so gave me a ref num and told me to wait a little more ....so i did two days later i called and a very honest phone person told me that they cant do the search with out then having have had imput my imfo and having had giving me a RECEIPT num.....so any advice please help helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif


I had this happen to me in 2004. I contacted my local Congress office for the area I lived in and someone in her office was able to contact the service center and talk to someone. They found out my paperwork was just siting on someones desk and not taken to my case worker. Try doing the same trust me they will help you because they want your votes. I even got a call on Christmas Eve telling me what they found.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-10-27 01:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is still waiting for K3 or CR1 from March 2007?
It's becoming obvious that because of related questions regarding March filers for CR-1's / K-3's the Immigration service has seen fit to move on to other more pressing matters like making employees the priority over families. Taking a look at "March filers with no approvals yet " thread will give you an idea of how many of us there really are.
Parachute4UMalePhilippines2007-07-27 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!
QUOTE (noneyabuz @ Feb 11 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i got an email today from the CRIS and on Feb 10 we got approved!!!! kicking.gif im soooo happy!!!!! now i guess just interview and affavidate of support are needed...... is anybody from BG and have already been to an interview after the I-130 approval, just wannted to know what kinda questions they will ask my husband just to be prepared, thanks in advance guys!!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 10, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


Congratulations!!!
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-11 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
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Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-21 03:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 17 2009, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Mar 17 2009, 01:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't get an interview and I have to wait until next month crying.gif wacko.gif

I'm crying with you. cray5ol.gif I completed Feb 13 and definitely no April interview for us either. May will be our month!


I am sorry to hear that. But why??? Feb 13 was a while back you should've been scheduled for April.
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-17 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
I didn't get an interview and I have to wait until next month crying.gif wacko.gif

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-17 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 13 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 13 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
payments are done, we printed the cover sheets, a final check to the 2 packages and probably send them on monday

Everyone is moving along....I can't get our DS-3032 accepted yet so our IV bill still shows as "Not Invoiced" mad.gif

At leaset I can send in the I-864 package because I already paid the $70 AOS fee...right?

- Eric


Yah send it in good.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-14 01:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 12 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I recieved the reply for my ds3032, it is accepted kicking.gif and my husband paid IV fee bill, now we have to work on the packages to send them hopefully on saturday or monday, i'm so scared of RFEs crying.gif


Don't wait the AVR to update it is not reliable my case is completed already and AVR message is still saying that they just received my DS-3023. Call them don't be shy I do it every day (sometimes more than once per day)
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-13 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (patita @ Mar 10 2009, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Mar 10 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (patita @ Mar 10 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh...and the IV bill became available to pay!
Shall we pay it or wait!!??!?!?!?! too much info in one day smile.gif



Love is everywhere...lalalalla! getting closer!!!


Wait!!!!!!!!!!

I made the mistake and it created a huge mix up. They took the money but their system didn't update it. So it took me 2 weeks and about 3-4 supervisors until it got fixed today finally. Our case is now complete kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif we are going to wait for an interview now.

Dang!!! i paid it already!!!! it showed me available to pay sad.gif


Start calling them to make sure the have received the payments. If I didn't call I would still be waiting for something to happen. Wait 2-3 days and call the to check on it. You might be luckier than me and not have the same problem.

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-10 18:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (patita @ Mar 10 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh...and the IV bill became available to pay!
Shall we pay it or wait!!??!?!?!?! too much info in one day smile.gif



Love is everywhere...lalalalla! getting closer!!!


Wait!!!!!!!!!!

I made the mistake and it created a huge mix up. They took the money but their system didn't update it. So it took me 2 weeks and about 3-4 supervisors until it got fixed today finally. Our case is now complete kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif we are going to wait for an interview now.
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-10 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (MMW @ Mar 7 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when we sent our DS-3032, it took over a week to receive a response to the E-mail. I think it was8 or 9 days. Feb. 3rd sent , received reply on the 11th.


That is why I mailed it overnight and it got updated in 2 days.

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-09 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 5 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (emma88 @ Mar 5 2009, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my ds-3032 was generated last week, but some how the automated voice message didnt say that,but i finally got to know it last night and i emailed the ds-3032 right away. now waiting on the bills. i havent filed for taxes this year yet, waiting for my w2 to come. i have a problem. last year when i filed taxes, i filed them as single, because when i told them my husband didnt have ssn they said that i have to file single. but wont it make a problem now??? unsure.gif wacko.gif

I cannot believe it will be a problem. The purpose for the tax returns is to show you have the ability to support him. Even not having this year's taxes complete should not be a problem, especially if you provide several past year's tax returns. I plan to include 05 - 07 and not worry about 2008 since I have not filed them yet ( I usually do an extension anyway!).

EN


I was talking to an operator ones and she told me that I don't have to send 2008 taxes since they are not due until April. If I was you I would call them and ask, but I am pretty sure that you don't need 2008. Good luck good.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-05 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 4 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm still waiting for ds3032 to get generated huh.gif



Yah they are falling behind because of Mondays snow storm.
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-04 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
I called NVC today to check on my AOS and IV (which they received on 25th, today is 27th) and the operator told me that they are not going to process my IV yet because the payment was not processed. What are they talking about?!?!?!?!?!?! They took the money now they say they don't have it. So I asked to talk to a supervisor and she told me that she will take care of it and to call on Monday to check again, but she also told me that this will take up to 15 days to be resolved. Anyone else out there had this experience before?
Thank you
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-27 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Feb 26 2009, 05:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we've been approved on february 24th, our case still didn't reach NVC, it was a quick approval so now we are working on documents we will need in NVC and feel lost, i wonder if i (the benificiary) can file DS3032 and DS-230 and sign them but let my husband put the date when he will send them, is it ok if the document is typed on the computer but the date is written??? i want to save time but i'm afraid of RFEs, please help


That is what I did, and I beleive it is what everyone else has been doing, good luck good.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-26 22:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (patita @ Feb 25 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OBX @ Feb 25 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (patita @ Feb 25 2009, 03:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
okay guys....im preparing docs for NVC and i have a question regarding the police cert : i will have one from my country. however i was an intern for 18 months in the US (J-1 visa) - do I need one from the US as well?



I don't think one is required from the US.

This is from the Department of State website:

Note: Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the U.S.

Good luck.


Oh i see....so if it says like that on the website i will follow it! no police cert. from USA smile.gif



I just called NVC and they assigned our case # smile.gif yay!


Congratulations kicking.gif

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-25 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
I sent my AOS and IV today overnight so it should be there tomorrow by 10:30am. And the waiting starts again whistling.gif

Edited by Em4oAndKrisi, 25 February 2009 - 02:54 AM.

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-25 02:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (patita @ Feb 21 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i called NVC and the AVR said: we have no record... bla bla bla....



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Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-24 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (I Miss Her @ Feb 20 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Feb 11 2009, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,
lets keep track of our progress with NVC here and help each other good.gif


Yesterday, NVC assigned case number and interview going to be at US Consulate Mumbai, India.


Congrats kicking.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-21 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
NVC received my DS-3032 yesterday and it was entered in the system today so I am expecting my IV bill to be generated by Monday. In the mean time I will receive AOS hard copy and so my IIN. I will pay my bills online and hopefully will send them by Tuesday. And then the waiting begins.
And for those of you that didn't read the wiki for NVC, if the bill is available online it means it has been generated, the AVR is not as reliable and most of the time it updates with a lag. So read the wiki and hopefully it will all go smooth for you.

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-20 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (mkg265 @ Feb 17 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any advancements?



It is in my signature how about the rest of you?
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-19 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (VA8688 @ Feb 14 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My CR-1 was approved 02/13 so count me in...


That is great, we start to form a really nice group here. I am happy that more and more people are getting approved kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif
I would recommend that all of you read the links in my signature if you haven't yet. It will help you good.gif
Good luck to all and stay in touch.

One question: is NVC working on Monday whistling.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-15 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Feb 12 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i would recommend file jointly, filling single even married may raise questions

also we got or case number from an operatot


I called NVC today they still don't have my case. Yesterday I received my I-130 hard copy hooray good.gif kicking.gif
How is everything going with the rest of you?
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-13 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (mkg265 @ Feb 12 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My CPA said I could file as single because my spouse and I haven't lived together in the last year. (We have NEVER lived together in the US). I hope he is right!


Yah but by filing single you don't get the deductions that you would of if you filed married/jointly therefore tax return will be way, way smaller.

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-12 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
Can I send my 2008 W2 and 1040 to NVC before I have sent it to the IRS thank you! good.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-12 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
Did you all get your case numbers trough AVR or did you talk to a customer service rep?

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-12 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (jurod16 @ Feb 12 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Feb 11 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mkg265 @ Feb 11 2009, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm down for it.
My approval was the 9th.


Great mine says 9th too I just got word on the 10th so that's why I have it like that.
I already have a question. Did you do your taxes already or are you about to? Because I am working on it right now and I am wondering how should I describe my marital status. If I choose "married filing jointly" they are asking for a SSN, if I file "single" the NVC or the embassy might raise eyebrows on it, and also I can do "married filing separately" which I beleive is the best thing to do. What do you think?

Thanks in advance good.gif



I was told to file single as well. You can go back I believe up to 2 years and get retro pay.

jurod16


Yes, I can file either way but what if I go with filing jointly and do the W7, do I have to wait for my taxes to clear with the IRS before I send my docs to NVC, or can I send it right away? Because the time frame for the IRS to respond is up to 3-4 moths. helpsmilie.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-12 01:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (mkg265 @ Feb 11 2009, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm down for it.
My approval was the 9th.


Great mine says 9th too I just got word on the 10th so that's why I have it like that.
I already have a question. Did you do your taxes already or are you about to? Because I am working on it right now and I am wondering how should I describe my marital status. If I choose "married filing jointly" they are asking for a SSN, if I file "single" the NVC or the embassy might raise eyebrows on it, and also I can do "married filing separately" which I beleive is the best thing to do. What do you think?

Thanks in advance good.gif

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-11 18:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
Hey everyone,
lets keep track of our progress with NVC here and help each other good.gif
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-02-11 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got our interview date!!!
Thank you all for the nice words, good luck to all of you good.gif

Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2009-03-29 01:41:00