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National Visa Center (Dept of State)Dependents

Any help here?


I am a little confused. If she is your ex, why would you claim her as a dependent and on what form are you listing her as a dependent? And what has her citizenship got to do with anything? And no, the privacy act does not allow you to get information on your ex from USCIS.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-19 10:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)FINANCIAL EVIDENCE

Thanks for all of yours reply



Yesterday I have talk with NVC people and they confirmed me that they have completed our case and waiting for our Interview schedule once they have got schedule from US Dhaka embassy they will inform us accordingly, and asked me that to submitted all check list documents to US Dhaka embassy at the time of interview,



And also my spouse contacted with IRS office for our Co-sponsor’s Tax return transcript copy for the year of 2010 (we have submitted 2010, 2009 & 2008) and got a print copy from IRS office, also they (IRS people) inform that till 2011-tax return is not completed yet and it will take another 6-8 business weeks that means almost 3 month,



So Now I have some questions



01. Is it ok if I submitted 2010 Tax return transcript copy as it’s in the checklist??



02. If I submitted the Tax transcript copy as a proof that our co-sponsor were filled his tax retune, then is it necessary to a written statement/explanation why our co-sponsor were not filed tax returns???



03. I understood that we have to submit a new I864A form with the supporting documents at the time of Interview but should I submit a new I864 form also??? (Its not mentioned in the checklist) or I should I follow only checklist ?????



1) You should include every thing that is marked [x] on the checklist, and that includes the 2010 transcripts.

2) If you did not file tax returns for 2010 or 2009, then you need to include explanation why you were not required.

3) If you have not filed 2011 tax return, include a W2 for 2011 and letter from your Human Resources (aka employer) verifying your employment and your income.

4) If you are using a co-sponsor (because your incomes are not enough) and your co-sponsor did not file one of 2010 or 2009 taxes, then I assume (I could be wrong) that an explanation is also needed why your co-sponsor was not required to file a return for said years.

5) It does not harm to include both the I-864 for you and I-864A for your co-sponsor, even if you already did so before.

6) Please download the INSTRUCTIONS for both I-864 and I-864A and read very carefully, coz I think your question about co-sponsors is already addressed.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-21 16:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)FINANCIAL EVIDENCE

I know you probably did it right and got all the answers, but as the request came in, please send the TAX Transcript for 2010 (this is a must as it's checked), 2011, and 2012. If Tax Transcript for 2012 is not available yet, only then send the copy of the tax return. If you have joint sponsoer, you will need to submit their papers as well. Keep in mind, the tax transcript is a free service provided by IRS and if you call them (1-800-908-9946) and after few questions/answers and establishing you are the person requesting for the docs, they will mail you the tax transcript. Also, as got the check for "You have not enclosed an explanation of why you were not required to file income taxes under Federal tax laws for any/all of the 3 most recent tax years", you need to clarify your position as well.


I know this is just an oversight on your part, but I will bring it up anyway so as not to confuse the OP.

2012 tax transcript will be available in 2013. Transcript are named after years that have ended. The most recent year tax transcript at this point in March is 2010 transcripts. The USCIS will not request for 2011 transcript until after April 17, 2012, because the tax season is still underway. Some people have reported, that if you have already done your 2011 tax return, that you MAY give a copy of your 1040/(A)or whatever tax return you did. "A copy", then make sure to include the 2011 transcript at the interview, if interview falls after April 17th, 2012.

Disclaimer - I am providing this information solely from reading others comments from various forums.

Thanks,
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-21 13:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)FINANCIAL EVIDENCE

Okay....You need to get the most recent tax return....This is 2012 so most recent tax year will be 2011...Take most recent tax return along with your W2's with applicant at time of interview...you should be good....Also make sure that your income is sufficient as per your Household members....otherwise you might need Co-Sponsor....Having most recent 3 yrs income tax return is better even though its no Mandatory..Hope that helps..Thanks


In addition to the 2011 tax returns, do not forget to include the 2010 (since they marked with an [x]that 2010 was missing.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-20 17:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS 3032

hello i received a mail from NVC regarding the form DS3032. and my husband received a mail to pay for AOS and submit 3 yr income tax. Does this mean my visa is already current? how long is the usual waiting time before i can get a US visa. thanks!


Please read the first two posts to see the sequence of events at NVC. http://www.visajourn...rs-march-2012/. Also you don't get a visa till you go through the interview in your country at the US Embassy/Consulate. :time:

Edited by Gigli2008, 26 March 2012 - 12:30 PM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-26 12:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Sending AOS and IV packet. Which address to choose? So confused and tired:(

Dear Vjeyers

We have our AOS Package ready as well as DS-230 Package. Just wondering which address to send these to. The letter received from NVC related to both packets read as follows:

The National Visa Center (NVC) has received all required fee payments for the immigrant visa case of Beneficiary.Each applicant must now complete an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. Please go to the Department of State website at www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and follow the instructions displayed.If E-Mail Processing does not apply you must return the enclosed barcode cover sheet with the required form(s) and civil documents to:

National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

And on the BARCODE sheet it says:
You must use this cover sheet when you physically submit forms and/or supporting documents to the NVC. Place a legible copy of this form on the top of each submission and mail to the address given below.

National Visa Center
ATTN: DR
31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Same Addresses are provided on AOS instruction sheets.

Your Affidavit of Support fee payment has arrived at the National Visa Center (NVC).If E-Mail Processing does not apply to your case you must submit the physical form and documents withthe enclosed case number barcode sheet in the enclosed envelope to:

National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

on BARCODE SHEET it says
National Visa Center
ATTN: DR
31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

SAME BARCODE SHEETS FOR BOTH AOS AND IV PACKS

Please Help !!


If you received the instructions and cover sheets by email. Just put the relevant documents in the specific coversheet that came in that mail. In my situation the ATTN: CMR-AOS went with the AOS packet, ATTN: CMR was the IV Packet. and the ATTN: DR was the checklist items.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-04-03 16:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC E-mail
They did that to my petition too on the email checklist. All the emails/checklists I received from them were correct except for the very last email that I received from them. So I thought maybe someone typo-ed on the email itself and not on the crucial part of the file.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-04-23 11:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Plsss!!! Help NVC CASE complicated

Dude are you serious??!! you are expressing something that is not what I think. If you go back to my replies I said 'if its not possible is not possible' so stop being mad, if you really care about people not getting their visas then relate to them and don't put them on the spot and give ur thoughts out for them because we all have enough dealing with PD and other requirements needed for everyone here to get a legal status and for some of us like me who really would like to go to school. It was really unnecessary for you to say all of that. I've had family with denied visas as well so seriously no need for all your anger to be released with me, I came here to look for advice and I found it and as I keep looking through other forums I get more acknowledge about immigration. So with that being said, no need to be upset.


Aaron2020 does not understand or doesn't care that first of all, you came here legally. Secondly, that you continued with a life here which includes going to school and making roots/life here. It is not easy to just uproot yourself and go back as though you've been placed on a shelf until someone decides to move you.

Going back to Peru will involve a lot of work and strategizing especially for your mother on your behalf, so I do see why she's having a hard time letting you go back, while looking for options that may have you adjust status here.

Having said that, I do personally know a family that came here on visitors visas. It was a mother, a son and a daughter. Son and daughter were in high school. They all expired their visas for about 2 years. They were not eligible for 245i as this was way after. All I know is that they are now all legal. They did not go back to their country in order to correct their legallity. I will reach out to them and see what was involved. I do know they had a lawyer here in Dallas help with the process.

Edited by Gigli2008, 30 April 2012 - 02:20 PM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-04-30 14:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Plsss!!! Help NVC CASE complicated

My mother is a green card holder, she filed for my brother n I on march 30,2011. The case was approved by uscis but uscis sent the case to NVC bc they said we r not eligible to adjust our status in the US.

So this case is complicated bc my brother n I r here in the US and we have tried calling NVC to send the case back to USCIS but NVC said uscis has to request the case, then uscis says no, send a letter to NVC so then can send us 'uscis' the file. Our I-94 have already expired and my brother has received 2 days ago the DS form but my mother doesn't want to act yet bc she wants the case to b process here in the US.

At this point idk what to do my mother doesn't want us to go back to our country to get our cases process by the consulate when we r already here.

What can we do at this point. Pls I would appreciate your response.


What visas you came to the US with the first time determines if you can adjust your status here in the US or not. If the USCIS said that your file was sent to NVC and that you must go back to your country to get your Immigrant Visa, then it does not really matter what your mother wants to do. The process has standards and guidelines. If your mother is adamant, then she needs to contact a lawyer who will provide the best advice on what steps to take from here on.

Edited by Gigli2008, 24 April 2012 - 04:31 PM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-04-24 16:22:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How to fire a Lawyer

Does NVC send everything to both the agent and the petitioner?


In my case (I am the agent for my son) they send emails to both my email and my son's email. I don't know in the case where the agent is the lawyer if they would do the same. Also I don't know if this is just for emails or all communications in general.

Maybe someone else has a different answer.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-05-01 15:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long does NVC take to issue Case Number

If you join the March NVC thread (http://www.visajourn...ers-march-2012/ ) the first two posts contain important information, including a FAQ which includes your question. Lately, it's been taking just around 2 weeks to get a case number from NOA2.



Don't call the AVR, call the operator. The AVR is always a few days behind.


Thank you so much. I really appreciate this information.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-06 14:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long does NVC take to issue Case Number

Hello,
I received my Case number 3 days after they received my files. But I guess it depends.
Matt


Thanks,

I know it's till too early for me, but I cannot help but call the automated line, just to see if my NOA receipt number will be found in the NVC system. So far, not yet.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-06 12:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long does NVC take to issue Case Number
I am sure this question has been asked before. But what was true 6 - 12 months ago, may not necessarily be the case today.

So, in response to current processing at NVC (in 2012), how long are VJ members reporting it is taking for NVC to issue a Case Number after Service Centers send NOA-2s?
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2012-03-06 11:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about I-129F fees if already filed I-130
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 21 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Correct there is no fee for I-129F when being used for K-3 visa.

QUOTE
Filing Fee : $455. There is no fee for petitions for K-3 status based on an immigrant petition (I-130) filed by the same U.S. citizen.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD



Thank you so much for this reply.

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-21 11:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about I-129F fees if already filed I-130
I am so glad that we have so many people who have been through the same stuff/process new filers can benefit from.

Someone please help me understand the $455.00 fee for I-129F. If I understand correctly - if you file the KI - fiance/e then you need to pay the visa fees but if you file the I-130 and get a NOA1 and use that to file the I-129F K3 then you do not pay fee for the K3 petition because you already paid for the I-130. Am I right?

Hope I made myself clear. wacko.gif

Thank You

Gracey
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-21 11:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about I-129F fees after filing I-130
I am so glad that we have so many people who have been through the same stuff/process new filers can benefit from.

Someone please help me understand the $455.00 fee for I-129F. If I understand correctly - if you file the KI - fiance/e then you need to pay the visa fees but if you file the I-130 and get a NOA1 and use that to file the I-129F K3 then you do not pay fee for the K3 petition because you already paid for the I-130.

Hope I made myself clear.

PS. How do I make my time-line show beneath my posts? wacko.gif


Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-21 11:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can you tell your application has been "touched"
QUOTE (Kazan @ Mar 24 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
«Goes to drawer pulls out the form letter...»

My official "cut & paste" answer regarding "touching"...

"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and scanned it into on the database. Other than proving your petition is not in the trash, it is nothing to get excited over. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif


That was the answer I was afraid of. I think every USCIS center is different. Texas USCIS is not good at updating anything on the computer, yet, they worked my Citizenship within 7 months from start to finish. So a word of encouragement, just because the website does not show any updates is not to mean that they are not "touching". Lets all hope for the best, even when there is none.

Onto the I-130 and I-129F, I hope Vermont will work them just as fast.

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 12:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can you tell your application has been "touched"
I've been seeing timelines with the entries "touched" on most of them. How can you tell your application has been touched. I have registered online on the USCIS website and as in my Naturalization application, the date never changed, from beginning of app to end. I completed my naturalization in February and now Ive applied for the I-130 (have a NOA1) and sent my I-129F on Friday. How can I keep track of it if the USCIS website does not update.

Thanks

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 11:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approval
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 24 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ColombianoGringo @ Mar 24 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"We would prefer a visa in hand asap ( through the effect of 129f petition ) so we can travel back and forth in the interim while having the 130 processed at the foreign consular, thus avoiding the additional fees associated with AOS, immigrant VISA surcharge, and I-864 FEE, et"

Is that even possible? It sounds like wishful thinking.



It's possible by filing an I-824 in the case of a held I-130 or without if not held. However it is not possible to get an approved I-130 to a Consulate abroad without paying the immigrant visa fee and I-864 (affidavit of support) processing fee. Those are paid while the file is still stateside in the hands of NVC.

Getting an I-130 through NVC and onward to a Consulate is a minimum of a two month process, even when using James' shortcuts and can otherwise take six months or more.

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 24 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SPSguy @ Mar 24 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We would prefer a visa in hand asap ( through the effect of 129f petition ) so we can travel back and forth in the interim while having the 130 processed at the foreign consular, thus avoiding the additional fees associated with AOS, immigrant VISA surcharge, and I-864 FEE, etc...


If I am not mistaken, processing the I-130 subsequent to a K-3 issuance does not avoid all that much money.... maybe a few hundred bucks but it is not the $1,010 that you may be thinking....


Right, the $1010 is replaced with the immigrant visa fee and I-864 processing fee, an most likely the I-824 fee.


Severally on this post I have seen references to the I-864 (affidavit of support) processing fee. The USCIS website does not associate a fee for processing the affidavit of support. Am I missing something here?

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 16:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce papers..help
QUOTE (LizScott @ Mar 24 2008, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone...

anyone please help me I'm the one preparing our paperwork simply because my husband hates details.. biggrin.gif. He's divorced twice.. I want to know if i should send every page of the divorce decree along with the I130? Will appreciate any help I can get. Thanks and God bless


Unless you are worried about cost of postage, send the whole thing, you do not want to delay anything just because.. What I've realised is USCIS agents handle things differently. My friends who have gone through the same system have all had different experiences. So to be on the safe side, send everything. Thats what I did.

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 11:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTHE PACKET AND THE VISA HAS SOME MISTAKES
QUOTE (abardeen @ Mar 26 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gracey

thank you for your message

I already did sent to the senators but it takes time for them to answer me
i lost my patience completely , that was the last thing to kill all my patience

first they forgot a document out of the packet which comes with the K 3 visa
then they forgot a document I think a petition at Greece Athens during the waiver time
then they asked me for new medical report and police clearance
then they sent the visa with the old passport number
then they promised to correct the visa and all of sudden
they send me an email saying

Dear Sir:

We regret to inform you that the case needed further administrative processing. We will process the case to conclusion once that has been completed.

Regards,
Consular staff


when I tried to call the lady she explained to me that they will cancel and reissue a visa for me
but they refused to tell me how it happen in the embassy or should I need to the documents to travel to US again and she did not give me any time frame
I will be crazy


I have been reading a lot of posted messages on this forum and I see some of the applicants who've faced situations like yours have called their congressmen or senators and have had the situation move faster. If you have already written to your congressman (or senator am not sure which) then make follow-up calls and hound them until you see something positive happening. Do not dispair, keep trying.

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-26 15:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTHE PACKET AND THE VISA HAS SOME MISTAKES
QUOTE (abardeen @ Mar 26 2008, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please I need someone to help me to understand what is going on

First you need to know that the embassy is doing a lot of unorganized mistakes
the last of them is that they sent me my visa which is K 3 but with the old passport number writtin on the visa instead of the new one ( they have both since three years)

after the embassy promised me that they will correct the visa they suddenly sent me an email saying that they will need some administrative processing
when I tried to talk to the lady on the phone she tried to explain (strictly and briefly) that they will issue a new visa and cancel taht one
she refused to give me any time fram or any details where the procedures will held

It scares me to hear any "admin. processing" cause I went through name check for two years and then cleared and every time I was asking them they were using the same word ADMIN . Process.

also I went through waivers I 601 and I 212 two years ago in Greece Athens

all kind of procedures have been done on me and now it is their mistake and I will pay the price again for God knows how much time

Please if there is anyone can explain to me or has the same experience before please your comments will be appreciated.

Thank you


Write (not call) to your senator. I am not sure if this is good advice, but write to your senator. Explain everything and give timelines. They will unclog it for you speedily (or faster than if you wait for "ADMIN")

Good luck!!

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-26 09:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is an IV Bill?
I already sent my 129F (K3). In the packet I included a copy of the same AOS that went with the I-130. If I am right I should not anticipate receiving this"IV Bill" that keeps getting tossed around in discussions. I've checked the guides and FAQs and cannot find what it is and why one gets sent one by the USCIS. The only reference to this"IV bill" is on the various posts on VJ.

Thanks

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-27 11:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent Resident Options
QUOTE (MaRob @ May 2 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know if this is the right forum to post in, but I will try... I have a friend who won the Visa Lottery while she was engaged to be married. They got married and then she came over to the U.S. while he is still in his home country. She is now a permanent resident living here, but since they weren't married before she won the lottery, he wasn't able to come with her. Can she apply for a K3 visa for him or any other type of visa thats legal with intent to immigrate? I read over the guides, but I haven't seen much except for when the spouse is a USC.

Thanks for any and all input!


I know you already had your answer but this has happened before to someone I know. When one applies for the lottery and wins; when you are called to the Consulate it is VERY IMPORTANT to let them know AT THAT POINT that life has changed since you played the lottery and have since been married (or had a child) All consulates have the provision to process the new family and not just the person who played the lotto and issue all with Green Cards. There have been myths that if you bring this up, one would then be ineligible but thats just a myth. Life happens during the waiting and the Consulates understand that. But if the winner does not let them know that life has changed since playing the lotto and gets processed alone, its too late to tie the family together later and once in the US, one has to follow the process like the rest of us "the long long wait"

Edited by Gracey, 02 May 2008 - 04:17 PM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-05-02 16:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Visa question
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 20 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 20 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Compare timelines, CR-1/CR-2 is not much longer to process than K-3/4 through London. CR-1 has the added benifit of green-card upon entry. K-3/4 must file to adjust status and cannot get a JOB, SSN, or driver's license until they have EAD or green-card, EAD takes 90 days or more to get. AOS costs $1010

CR-1/2 requires 2 I-130 filed 1 for spouse and 1 for step child.

K-3/4 requires I-130 filed for spouse and after I-130 receipt letter you file I-129F for K-3, this will result in K-3 and K-4, later when adjusting status an I-130 will need to be filed along with the K-4's AOS petition, OR you can begin with filing 2 I-130's 1 for spouse and 1 for step child.

Poverty line is calculated on GROSS income, 125% is not much for a family of 3 it is 22,000 in the 48 states. This is gross income, not take home pay.


Your starting point would be the "Guides" here. Study them, then come back with the certain remaining questions.

I would definitely consider filing only the I-130's for immigrant visas and skip the K3 and K4. The up-front cost is more but the total cost is far less and your husband will arrive authorized to work.


Pushbrk

Doesn't skipping the K3 and K4 separate the kids from their natural parent (at least for the duration of the filing process)? Filing the I-130 only (for spouse and kids) does not guarantee that all applications will be approved at the same time, thereby risking the separation. I am in the same exact situation. Where kids are concerned, going K3/K4 may be more expensive and delays permanent status but it brings the family together at the same time.

If I am wrong, I welcome your input. As always, Pushbrk, I value your comments.

Thanks

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-05-20 14:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa journey through attorneys
QUOTE (Aryadne @ Jun 17 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I am new in here. I am a brazilian (where I am right now) and I married an american man in novemeber 2007, in Brazil. Unfortunately, we didnt start the process until march 2008 through a law office.

In april, I got an email from the attorneys informing us that they have received a NOA1, and since then, I don´t have any news about the process.
My question is if is a mith to believe that I needed an attorney to do that or if my husband could get t done own his own.

Is anybody able to help me out?
I´d really appreciate it.

regards,


I think it's a waste of time to pay an attorney to do what your husband can do himself. I haven't seen anywhere that attorneys get any preferential treatment. We all wait in line regardless. But if you have a situation of illegality, deportation, overstay etc., then you might want to seek counsel.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-06-17 15:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221g Temporary Visa Denial
The OPs post is a 2007 post. It does not look like she even replied to those who replied to her.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-07-03 11:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia - April 2008 K3 Filers
QUOTE (msnoob @ Apr 23 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gogo @ Apr 23 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's the spirit good.gif I filed in April too.. just not this year whistling.gif


I filed in March.. close, but not April good.gif


msnoob, yours and mine are probably being handled by the same person. They are almost identical. I was hoping the touch on 04/17/2008 would yield an NOA2, and I've been looking in the mail, I guess its just wishful thinking.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-04-23 09:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia - April 2008 K3 Filers
Im a March filer too - Vermont. If you go to the Immigration timelines at the top of the web-page and follow the links you will see some of the April filers. There are about 7 so far.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-04-23 09:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch K3 Filer
QUOTE (SPSguy @ Mar 24 2008, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GRACEY,

PUSHBRK had initially thought that both petitions were sent separately. It was later clarified that both were sent together thus USCIS is aware of the K3 intent.

This can be verified by the fact that on the 129F NOA1 the FEE is WAIVED.


Thanks for clarifying that for me. Which raises another question for me. I sent my I-130 first on March 10th and when I got the NOA, I used this to file the I-129F (K3). I assumed that the fee for the I-129F would be waived. Was this the correct assumption or is the right to WAIVE FEE reserved for the USCIS?

Thanks

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 14:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch K3 Filer
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 22 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SPSguy @ Mar 22 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Update:

Please see my signature update. Today, I reeived NOA 1 for both my I-129F and I-130. The CSC is handling both petitions. Each petition is given its own receipt number ( two cases ).

Both NOAs in ONE WEEK! YAY!

So far. So good.


This is good. You must have missed all the times we posted "If you want an immmigrant visa, don't file an I-129F." You state you want a K3, so you've filed correctly. Don't count on the CR1 as a back-up plan unless you're thinking along the lines of a much later back-up plan. The two petitions are adjuducated together and, if approvable, are approved together. This results in the I-130 being held and only the I-129F proceeding.

It's really good to hear they sorted things out and accepted both petitions but I would inspect the NOA1 for the I-129F and even call to make certain they understand your I-129F is for a K3, not a K1. You sent the packages separately, with no proof in the I-129F package that you ever filed an I-130. You'll want to make sure this is all understood. Don't count on them reading and understanding based on your cover letter.

If all is well, perhaps I'll start advising people to file the petitions together again. That was a short term scenario in the recent past but the advise was to file the separate petitions in the same envelope for clarity. The evidence of filing the I-130 was right there in the envelope with the I-129F so they had no reason to separate them.


Hi there

A little confused here. Why the need for clarity for K1 versus K3. Isn't K1 for fiance(es) and K3 for Spouses. If they see that you are married, does that not show clearly that the intent is for K3 if you send I-129F? I apologize if I am not getting it yet?

Thanks

Gracey.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-03-24 12:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill ya'll puleeeze fix you're timeliiiiiines?
QUOTE (Birch-Beer @ Sep 1 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please folks, too many people have K-3's listed and are Cr-1's,
and CR-1's are K-3's and then there are those who dont have a clue with N/A's...

heres how to fix it:

go to the top where it says "my Assistant"....put the little pointy arrow thing on it and click with your index finger.
(thats your point finger, if ya didnt know) good.gif

The second line down say "Edit / Add my Timeline ", please repeat with the little pointy thingy and click on it.

Put your email address in the little box and the little gray button that says, "Add / Edit my Timeline ".
Please repeat with the little arrow pointy thingy

the fourth (4) box down is a drop down box. click on the arrow and select your correct visa type. If you look on the left side, it will even say "Visa Type:" PLEASE choose the right one and alllllll the way down at the bottom,

click with the little pointy thingy on submit changes.

ahhhhhhhh, see? not that bad.....

(This tongue in cheek description was a result of working to many long hours on the help desk)

Please return to your regularly scheduled program


That is the second timeline "signature" viewable on the forum. If you have not noticed, and this is where almost everybody updates their timeline - Below the Country Flag area on the left is a link titled "Timeline". Whenever you wonder about a poster's timeline, go there first. You will wonder no more.

Edited by Gigli2008, 02 September 2008 - 09:45 AM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-09-02 09:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of relationship
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 10 2008, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"we've had two and only two reports of RFE's "
Yeah pushbrk you are not a we!!! No single person can possibly be that accurate on what's been posted here unless you spend 24/7 here.
Bottomline is USCIS seems to be slack on the peeps meeting the I-130 requirements but still people should submit all the evidence of a bonafide marriage they can come up with.
VERY easy for people to buy life insurance policies or make a will. Also open a joint ITF bank account!



It's silly to argue with Pushbrk. He/She's been here a long time and IMO 10 out of 10 times he/she is right. He is a source of info for "we" newbies in this process and I have found myself continuously seeking his/her advise. Actually I might be his/her VJStalker as I keep seeking out wherever he/she posts because it's always a learning experience.

On Bonafides for marriages, I'm married 3 years and did not need to prove anything, but I did not leave anything to chance. I gave all the six types of bonafides and more. Better safe than sorry.

Gigli
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-09-12 11:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGettin Married before N400 is thorugh
QUOTE (Morales @ Sep 14 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey
What if my Boyfriend and I get married while is is just a US Greencard holder and has an ID Card.
He is currently going through N400.


Could be still go for K3 when he is Naturalized?


Yes. You should get married anyway regardless of whether he is naturalized or not. Then when he gets naturalized you can then file for K3. That is what we did. Only we got married three years before I naturalized (while I held a green card). Immediately I got my citizenship, I filed for his K3. For us, the issue of proving that the marriage was real was not one of the steps we have to do.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-09-15 09:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReason why we are getting screwed
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 16 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You clearly do not understand what the N600 is...

The primary benneficiaries of the N-600 are ones who have not attained the age of majority and therefore are not yet eligible to vote. Therefore N-600 processing push because of an election year are not even closely related.


You said it. good.gif
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-09-16 09:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI faxed a letter to my Congressman Joe Barton last night
Thanks CJ. Good Luck to all of us.

Gigli
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-10-17 11:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI faxed a letter to my Congressman Joe Barton last night
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Oct 17 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go Obama!!

Go Broncos!!!

kicking.gif

Diana




Yeah!! Go Obama! - Go Cowboys! good.gif
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-10-17 10:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI faxed a letter to my Congressman Joe Barton last night
QUOTE (Gigli2008 @ Oct 16 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You. You restored my hope. I will call Vermont and see what answer I get. good.gif


I called Vermont. It was very obvious that the lady who picked up my call was giving a scripted response. Basically, she asked me if I was calling because my petition was out of the 6 months processing time. I answered in affirmative. She said that currently Vermont is working on the November '07 I-130s and February '08 K3s. That they are within their processing time wacko.gif and to give them 2 months to respond to the K3 and 4 months to respond to the I-130. And that I may call them after 2 months for the K3 if I have not heard anything and call them after 4 months for the I-130.

So on a cheerful note, thank God for politics till November 5th and Football season till Superbowl '09. Yeah!.....I think!!

Good Luck to all of us.

Gigli
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-10-17 10:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI faxed a letter to my Congressman Joe Barton last night
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Oct 16 2008, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Try another congressman.
Im sorry you had a bad experience with this.

Good luck on a speedy reunion
Lisa


My district has only one congressman. You mean I can send to a congressman out of my district? Will they not just refer me back to my congressman?

Edited by Gigli2008, 17 October 2008 - 09:35 AM.

Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-10-17 09:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI faxed a letter to my Congressman Joe Barton last night
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 16 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gigli2008 @ Oct 16 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Political Unrest in country of origin.


If that were enough to expedite a case, perhaps a majority of cases would qualify. Unless your beneficiary qualifies as a refugee, I don't see this as significant enough for consideration. If they, do then have them go the refugee route.


Thanks for your note Pushbrk. That's why I haven't requested for an expedite. It has not become a life and death issue yet, just severe hardship. I was just trying my luck since I had the aide on the phone. Can't hurt to try.
Gigli2008FemaleKenya2008-10-16 15:15:00