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I should have filed I-130 and I-129F together

QUOTE (Marlita @ Mar 21 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

wow, you havent seen each other since 2005? I thought there was some sort of requirement that you have to of seen each other within 2 years max. This may be a problem for you or this may be only for the K1 people. Not sure.

I think the 2 year window to meet or see each other is for the K1 (fiance). Mine is K3 (spouse). Even though we haven't seen each other there is proof of marital union through communication, affidavits from those who know us and also from financial stuff that we share that tie us together.

Thanks for your concern.

Gracey.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-21 17:12:00

I should have filed I-130 and I-129F together

QUOTE (jeca @ Mar 19 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Don't worry about not sending them together because it says you should wait for NOA1 from I-130.Consider not sending I-129F at all because you are married for more than two years.It can result in IR1 visa which is superior visa since you get unconditional green card.But if you want to be with your spouse asap then send I-129F.It's your choice.

Thank you so much for your reply. Yesterday I got my NOA1 for the I-130. Yes I want my spouse here asap, so I really do need to file the 129F. Do you know how long Vermont takes to process a I-129F?

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-21 09:56:00

I should have filed I-130 and I-129F together

Hi VJs. Im new to this forum. After reading some of the topics I realised I should have filed the I-130 and I-129F together. As it happened I followed instructions on travel.state.us.gov website that said that after receiving NOA on the I-130, I would then use the NOA from the I-130 to file the I-129F for my spouse.

I see some of the topics indicate I could have done them together. I guess I should just wait. I am kind of disappointed though that I sent my I-130 on March 10, 2008 and they have not cashed my check yet. But I am giving it the standard 30 days to see what happens. Does anyone know if I should expect to have my spouse from Kenya by fall? We married in 03/15/2005. With me living in the US (citizen) and him living in Kenya, we have not seen each other since 2005. For proof of marriage I included the marriage certificate and affidavits from witnesses mentioned in the marriage certificate as well as a letter from the government appointed village elder. I am worried that they will send me an RFE for photos and I will not have any.

Should I be concerned about not having photos to proof relationship if I sent 2 strong affidavits of marriage acknowledgement.

Thanks

Grace.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-19 13:14:00

I NEED HELP

QUOTE (u2-fan-melissa @ Mar 25 2008, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HI EVERYONE. I HOPE U CAN HELP ME OUT. MY BROTHER IN LAW HAS SPONSORED MY HUSBAND ON THE I864. I AM ABOUT TO SEND IT IN THE MAIL, BUT MY BROTHER IN LAW IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT, AND IN PAGE 2, PART 4 IN QUESTION #19 IT SAYS THAT IF HE LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT, HE NEEDS TO SHOW PROOF OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS. HOW CAN HE PROVE THAT? PLEASE HELP, I WANT TO SEND IT OU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. THANK YOU

Proof of Permanent Residence is the Green Card. Make a copy (front and back) and attach to the affidavit of support.

Gracey.

Edited by Gracey, 25 March 2008 - 09:20 AM.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-25 09:18:00

I-130 NOA1 does not have a Priority Date

QUOTE (GabiandVi @ Mar 26 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Gracey @ Mar 27 2008, 05:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I saw on one of the posts that one VJ's NOA1 (I-130) had a priority date that was same as the Notice Date. I checked mine and the priority date area was left blank. Should I worry about it or call and ask why mine is blank.

Also can someone explain what an IV bill is (I saw this on some posts). Better still, can someone come up with a list of all acronyms used by the USCIS and all the forms not directly visible on the USCIS website (Like DS 2030) or something like that.

Gracey.

I've seen a list of all the acronyms somewhere on here, but I can't find it now. I thought it was in guides, but I don't see a title that matches. Maybe it is in FAQs. I thought I had downloaded it and put it in my immigration file, but I can't find it there either. Sorry. However, if you keep looking, you'll find it somewhere.

Thanks GabiandVi, I found it on the FAQs page.

Gracey

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-26 17:01:00

I-130 NOA1 does not have a Priority Date

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 26 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Since the spouse of a USC receives immediate visa priority, a priority date in this situation is meaningless

Thank you. I was hoping that someone in USCIS did not make a mistake and unprioritize my app. (Like put it in the wrong heap of applications or in the "forgotten closet".

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-26 16:18:00

I-130 NOA1 does not have a Priority Date

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-26 16:09:00

confused help..

QUOTE (smileyhuman @ Mar 28 2008, 03:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This site is very helpful...Another question please.. I dont know what to put on my I-130 form for my wife's family name since we just got married for a few days.

Do I have to retain her original family name or use my family name instead? For example..Gandiola.(hers)and mine is Schiller. I will put Schiller on her info? When we applied for a marriage license . She took her family name since it is not allowed to use mine and I have no idea how it works when it comes to filing... We got married here in the US. She went back to the Phils. It's a long story why she went home..

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All replies are much appreciated. Thanks to all !!!

Getting married does not mean the names have to change. Whatever identification your wife is using when you complete the application is what needs to go on the form. It would be easier if you did not assume names will change and actually change the names and have identification to prove it. Also pay attention to the areas in some of these forms that specifically request for (maiden name). Regardless of how many times a woman changes her name when she gets married, her maiden name will always be needed because that never changes. In Puerto Rico (someone told me) women must use their maiden names all their lives (even after they marry). See if its the same in the Phils.

Gracey.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-28 10:32:00

USCIS reply to NY times

It is true what Emilio Gonzales Says. I applied for Naturalization in July 25, 2007 and my interview and Oath ceremony was done in February 08, 2008. I thought that was pretty fast considering the surge of applications received in June and July.

I applaud the efforts of the USCIS especially in Texas who handled my application.

Gracey.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-21 16:06:00

Bring sister to the usa

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Apr 10 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 10 2008, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (2007K1 @ Apr 10 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In my opinion, your father's visa application is the fastest way to get your sister over here, if he can become an US citizen. I think he can start applying now even he only is a Green Card holder.

From form I-130:

QUOTE

Who May File Form I-130?

2. If you are a lawful permanent resident of United States, you may file this form for:

A. Your husband or wife;
B. Your unmarried child under age 21;
C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older.

http://www.uscis.gov.../I-130instr.pdf

So, yes father can file for daughter if she is unmarried.

This is F2B which is not much faster than F4 priority. If and when father becomes a citizen, he can get the petition upgraded to F1 priority which is 6 years waiting for visas.

SEE: http://travel.state....letin_3953.html

Any path taken for a 44 year old family member will be a long one but this case has the added problem of no birth certificate showing a daughter or sister relationship to the father or sister in the US. A solution must be found for that before wasting time and money filing a petition.

I agree with Pushbrk. Its going to be hard.........both you and your half-sister share a father who is not on either one of your birth certificates.........I m thinking paternity test first OR DNA to link you and your sister. Before you waste any money filing for your sister, sort out the birth certificates first. The only way I would think how would be to go to your Bureau of Statistics/Office of Registrar of Births and Deaths or whatever they call them there and find a way to properly assign both parents of you and your half-sister on your individual birth certificates. If they have paternity tests there, this may give validation.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-04-10 12:16:00

Question? Isn't K3 visa a much better option than CR1 if...

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Apr 18 2008, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

K-4's could have been issued at the same time as the K-3. Each K-4 eventually needs an I-130 in order to adjust status.

CR-1 doers NOT have *automatic* derivative benefit like the K-3 does. So without approved I-130's for the kids, no CR-1 visa would be issued.

Thank you fwaguy.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-04-18 14:11:00

Question? Isn't K3 visa a much better option than CR1 if...

I was re-thinking the steps I have made thus far....but what do you think.

Obviously its cheaper to go the CR1 way for the spouse to come as an immigrant. But I want his children here at the same time using his K3 (and the kids K4) so they may all come together with their dad (sooner) rather than waiting to file CR1 for the kids separately and prolonging their journey. I'd rather file for them when they are here and I can space out filing expenses.

If I had opted for just the CR1, would the kids have been able to come with him on the same flight without me having to file separate petitions?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-04-18 14:00:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

A Touch on I-129F Only 8 Days After NOA1

QUOTE (msmuth @ Mar 26 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I see on the USCIS website that my "Last Updated" date has changed from 03/18/2008 to 03/26/2008.
My NOA1 receipt date is 03/18/2008 based on the "NOTICE DATE" field on the NOA1.
So, I can account for the date of 03/18/2008 on the USCIS website.
I am trying to understand why my file would be touched only 8 days after the NOA1.
I assumed that flow of my I-129F was as such:
1. CSC Receives Original I-129F submission
2. CSC seperates payment from the paperwork.
3. CSC cashes payment
4. CSC puts paperwork into a folder and creates NOA1
5. All paperwork remains in a box with other submissions of the same time frame
6. File doesn't get touched again until CSC is working on submissions of this time frame

Any ideas on why there would be a touch so soon after NOA1? Has anyone else experienced this?
Thank you.

Please put your timeline on the Edit Signature area.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-26 16:13:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

A Touch on I-129F Only 8 Days After NOA1

QUOTE (msmuth @ Mar 26 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Please put your timeline on the Edit Signature area.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2008-03-26 16:10:00

United Kingdom

When Calling The Extortion Hotline

My fiancée is the one in England trying to move here to America. I need to call for her to make the payment for the visa. It says on the site that they need the "applicant's info", but I'm not sure if that's her or me, as up to this point, I've been the "petitioner" and she's been the "beneficiary".

Also, if the info I'm giving is hers and she'll eventually need to prove that she paid for the visa with a receipt, but I'm paying with my card, at what point do I explain that it's my card but her name needs to be on the receipt? I don't want to say the card is hers because it's not, but I don't want to mess it up by not having her name on the receipt.

Finally, is this a fairly easy call? Am I blowing this out of proportion? They just give a very specific amount of time that I'm paying for, so I don't want to ask too many questions and then get charged extra for going over.

Really finally, my cat is meowing like crazy. Would anyone like a grey American longhair? At the very least, he makes an amazing blanket.

When calling the extortion hotline?

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2011-08-25 15:12:00

Mexico, Latin & South America

???????? Need answer ASAP

There is a typo on my I 601 I was told to white it out and write the correct date on it with black ink.... Can I do that? Has anyone done it?

NEVER, ever use white-out on any official form. However, you may cross-out with a pen (so they see what you are crossing out) and above or beside, make your correction. AND don't forget to initial the correction.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-03-01 16:17:00

Mexico, Latin & South America

Do children under 14 have to go to interview?

Hi everyone!

Do children under 14 years of age have to go to the interview? I am going to the Colombian embassy for my interview.

Thank you!!

Yes. My step kids were 9 years and 12 years old and they had to go to the interview. I think everyone regardless of age (even toddlers) have to go to the interview, not necessarily to be interviewed themselves, but for visual comparison (photo, etc.,). The CO asked my step kids if they knew me (the petitioning USC) among a few other harmless questions. They also asked trick questions about the primary beneficiary (I guess for the kids safety) to make sure he is their father.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-04-26 16:42:00

Our package left NVC on April 15, 2011, and Ben's interview was on May 26, 2011. But, we scheduled the interview ourselves using their new system. Your case may be different since you are petitioning your son, and your interview may be scheduled by the NVC (I know they schedule the CR-1's). I would call the NVC and ask them. They should be able to give you an idea. The wait could possibly be a couple of months, maybe more, but I am just guessing. When we scheduled our interview, the times available were Monday through Friday (it didn't specify that only certain times of the month were available) but again, I believe the choices are different depending upon which type of visa you are applying for. You select the visa type before you are permitted to see the interview schedule. If it's scheduled by the NVC, then obviously this is a moot point. I hope this helps a little.

I'm planning to request an expedite once NVC is complete based on the need for my son to take summer classes before his last year of high-school begins in August 2012. I hope that will be a good enough reason. I don't want him to start his last year of high-school not knowing what level he is academically and the summer school will give a good idea on if he will need extra tutoring before and during high-school.

Thanks for your response.

Edited by Gigli2008, 02 May 2012 - 02:59 PM.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-05-02 14:59:00

Does anyone know how long it takes to get an interview date once the case is complete at NVC? Also, any information on which times of the month the embassy schedules interviews would be helpful.

Thanks,

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-05-02 10:33:00

I have never filed for a son; I imagine some parts of the process are similar, however I would pay the fee ASAP and schedule your interview well in advance because fiance visa interviews tend to be more available than other types and other types can entail long waits. The fees may be different for that type of visa as well; for the fiance visa we had to pay via phone or bank in Kenya, and it was a separate fee than the initial filing fee.

This website: http://usvisa-info.c...E/selfservice/p should be able to let you know if you have to pay another fee (were you given a fee receipt number? You'll need that to schedule your interview on that site.) I would register on that site and then you should be able to see if any additional fees apply. I hope you don't have any more!

I just called NVC and they confirmed that since I have already paid the Visa fees to NVC here in the US, that I will not be required to submit any other fees at the US Embassy.

Thanks Beaulahluo and Ben and Jill.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-04-20 10:28:00

The NVC should mail your documents to the Nairobi Consulate (this takes a few days). Once you have word they've mailed it, wait a few days and then call the consulate to confirm they've received it. At that point, you can schedule your interview as soon as all your documents (police clearance, birth certificate, etc.) are in your possession and you've prepared the forms in the "Packet 3" available on the Visa website. After you have paid the fee, you schedule the interview through the other website http://usvisa-info.c...country_welcome). You can schedule your medical via email or phone for around the same time as the interview, but you'll want to do it enough days beforehand that the medical offices have time to deliver your medical records to the consulate BEFORE your interview.

Hope that helps!

Hi Beaulahluo,

Since I am filing for my 16 year old son (my natural born son), is the process the same? The NVC asked for the police certificate and ORIGINAL birth certificate which they have received. Also, I paid the IV fees $404 directly to NVC through their online payment portal. Are there STILL other payments to be made at the US Embassy Nairobi? I was thinking that the Medical is the only thing remaining.

Thanks,

Edited by Gigli2008, 19 April 2012 - 11:47 AM.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-04-19 11:42:00

Hello friends.

Once the case is complete at NVC, does NVC schedule the interview or does the beneficiary go to the US Embassy website to book the interview date?

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-04-18 10:55:00

I want to post some information on this Nairobi thread just incase someone comes along with the same situation.

The NVC requires everyone over 16 to give police certificates when sending the IV packet. Well the CID in Kenya told my aunt that they could not issue a police certificate "certificate of good conduct" to my 16 year old son who I petitioned for because.........well...........he is not 18 years old yet, Duh!! He does not have a national ID and therefore not in any database. Why does the NVC ask for this in the first place for minors?

Anyways, I called the NVC and told them that my country is not able to issue police certificate for my 16 year old son, for the reasons cited above. The operator told me to hold on so she can do some research. She came back and told me to attach a letter indicating why the police certificate was un-available.

Hopefully this information will help someone else here on VJ in the future.

Gigli2008

Female

Kenya

2012-03-30 14:40:00