ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter to President
Oh, I did the same thing last week through the white house website!! and also sent in a fax to my state senator to have someone do something!! call/ email whatever... good idea, thanks for posting the letter i shall send it in too...
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-02-25 14:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill my K3 be approved this week?
well we're all waiting patiently...hope u get it and me too!!!
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-02-25 18:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Carlos and Jocel @ Mar 10 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mayra&JuanK @ Mar 9 2009, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number:XX@@#%^&#

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 9, 2009, 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. 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)

My heart is about to come out of my chest- everybody!!
I just got that email I've been waiting for ages!!

My k3 was approved today MARCH9th, you guys!! wow, can't believe it!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! MARCHMADNESS!!! yeah!! wink.gif


NOW GET OFF YOUR BUTT, CELEBRATE AND GET BUSY AGAIN WITH THE REST OF YOUR DOCUMENTS...GOODLUCK W UR JOURNEY! I HIGHLY SUGGEST TO GO WITH THE CR1/IR1 ROUTES AS ITS ONLY FEW WEEKS DIFFERENT. BY THE TIME YOU MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR K3 INTERVIEW (2-3 MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD), YOU WILL BE DONE WITH YOUR CR1/IR1 PROCESS. ONCE AGAIN ONLY A SUGGESTION. CR1/IR1 PROCESS CAN BE DONE AS SHORT AS 20 DAYS AND NVC DOES YOUR INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR THE CONSULATE TO HAVE SLOT TO MAKE INTERVIEW FOR YOU. CR1/IR1 COMPLETED THE DOCUMENTS, FASTEST TIME WAS 11 DAYS!


Thanks, I'm on it!!
and yeah u are right Carlos and Jocel... CR1 is the way to go....thanks again

Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-10 18:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL....i'M BESIDES MYSELF!! THIS IS MORE THAN I CAN TAKE, IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO GET NEW THIS GOOD, AFTER SUCH A LONG WAIT!! THANK
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 22:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Zee Bee @ Mar 9 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!



Thank you Zee!!!
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 19:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!


Que,

You're right I just got the I-130 approval wooooooooohooooooooooo
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 18:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!


CONGRATULATIONS FOR MY GIRL!! I WAS ROOTING FOR U!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

rose.gif ((((((((((((((((((HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS))))))))))))))))))) rose.gif

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...TIME TO JOIN OUR MARCH APPROVAL THREAD- OFFICIALLY! smile.gif
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Than you sweetie!!!

OMG, I can't believe it!!
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 18:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!
[quote name='winifredbee' date='Mar 9 2009, 06:58 PM' post='2722314']
What a wonderful feeling!!! biggrin.gif




yes indeed!! can't stop jumping for joy!!!!!!!

I'm in you guys!!!

thought this day would never get here!!

I'm officially in!!!
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 18:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG, I've been APPROVED- Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number:XX@@#%^&#

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 9, 2009, 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. 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)

My heart is about to come out of my chest- everybody!!
I just got that email I've been waiting for ages!!

My k3 was approved today MARCH9th, you guys!! wow, can't believe it!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! MARCHMADNESS!!! yeah!! wink.gif
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-09 17:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Approved
Congrats, best feeling ever!

Edited by Mayra&JuanK, 11 March 2009 - 05:40 PM.

Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-11 17:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!
congratulations!!!!!!
Mayra&JuanKFemaleColombia2009-03-17 07:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswait time after sending documents to vermont
Hello,
this may not be the best of news but mine took maybe 2 weeks. But if you look at the time line
http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times
for this time of year, it is a bit longer. Was the check you sent cashed, did you recieve a receipt of acceptance from fed-ex? Those may be two ways to track it,
Good luck.
DavidEvgeniyaMaleRussia2007-06-16 07:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting case number when paying with Money Order
Hello,
If I remember, I received two letters from USCIS and the cosulate. each one had a different #. I believe the first letter had the case # on it.
David
DavidEvgeniyaMaleRussia2007-06-18 20:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHubby's interview today......
Hi,
My fiance had hers in Moscow last week.
She said it was easy, relax, be honest, and all will be fine.
They asked about me, my favorite color, what she liked about me, how we met. And how often we talk.
Then looked at a couple pictures, e-mails and that was it. 15 minutes.
You will do fine.
Good luck :thumbs: .
David
DavidEvgeniyaMaleRussia2007-06-20 22:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresabout F1 visa( student visa) and K1( fiance visa)
The length of the K-1 depends on which office your spouse files in. Vermont seems to be the quickest. Mine took 104 days.
The way the visa works, upon approval, you ahve 90 days to marry.Good luck
DavidEvgeniyaMaleRussia2007-07-20 08:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk-3 visa
Hello,
the only detail I can answer is to make sure you send all the paperwork via a mail service that will provide a tracking number, and signature of reciept.
Priority mail works well.
David
DavidEvgeniyaMaleRussia2008-02-07 20:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?

For spouse and step children, one I-130 for each intending immigrant. K3/K4 is no longer a viable option. You'll read hundreds of references to it on various sites including USCIS's site. You only need to read one notice on the Dept. of State site to understand K3 and K4 or no longer viable. They haven't saved more than a few weeks time at best, for over three years anyway, regardless of anything you read indicating otherwise.

Thank you so much for the prompt reply
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-06-01 16:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?
Ok i hope someone can help me. I was married on May 15th to an Australian. In Australia. She still lives there and I live in the states. She wants to come here and I want her here as fast as possible. She has 2 children daughter 17 and son 15. daughter will be staying in Australia while son will be coming with her. we had been planning on going the K3/K4 route as we started planning all this 2 years ago. from what I'm now reading in this thread I should not apply for K3/K4 but follow the IR/CR track insted...is this correct. we have no worry about the extra money for change of status or going through the SSN/ right to work process. But I want to get her here with me as soon as passable with out unneeded delays. All the sites I look at still talk about a K3 but then I see this info that it is dead or obsolete or what ever. I would like to just get advice on how I should proceed.

2nd question though off topic, do I fill out an I-130 for both her and her son?
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-06-01 15:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Bank Account: Married(US citizen + Romanian citizen)
Hello
I made my wife who is in Australia the beneficiary of my accounts and the very next statement came in with her name on it. No SSN / ITIN. The very next statement had her name on it.
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-06-10 19:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
Thank you.
Those of you (K-3 folks) who want to join the rest of us (K-1 folks) who have already started this initiative-->please do so now. smile.gif


QUOTE (Mags @ Sep 19 2007, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The topic regarding this yesterday (in K-1) was locked due to various TOS violations, however, the issues being discussed were valid. Therefore I am going to re-open this thread (it was a duplicate) for now so that people can continue the discussion if they so wish in a respectful manner.

Thanks. smile.gif

U.S. WendyFemaleAlbania2007-09-20 13:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
Everyone, please join us in the fight to bring our loved ones here NOW. These delays are unacceptable. READ BELOW-->Take action now. I, for one, am tired of crying about it.

If you do take action, please let us know here. Only a large collective voice will get the attention we DESERVE!!!! And, if you are against this, please do us a favor and keep that to yourself. This process is painful enough without the negatively I all too often see here at VJ.

Good luck and thanks for your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OKAY, LET'S GET STARTED: Let's start dropping letters NOW and continue for the next seven days. Please spread the word. Only a LARGE number will make an impact.

Here is the link for your Congressman and Representative: Mail, fax and e-mail the letter. http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

BELOW IS WHAT NEEDS TO BE SENT TO USCIS:
1- make sure you change the name from Gonzalez to Aguilar in the last few paragraphs
2- tailor the same letter to your congressman and representative
3- choose a media outlet and tailor the letter to their attention (I have the ear of a reporter at the Washington Post and I'm trying to get Haberman from NY Times). Send a letter to anyone who you think will listen.
4- don't forget to send it to the obmudman at DHS-->cisombudsman@dhs.gov
Mailing Address:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
ATTN: Recommendations
United States Department of Homeland Security
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225

5- For all you 'naysayers' if this doesn't work, we'll plans something more effective.


Mr. Alfonso Aguilar
Chief of the Office of Citizenship
8201 Peters Road, Suite 1000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 USA

Name
Street Address
Apt (if applicable)
City, State Zip
Phone

September , 2007

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez, Director
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528

Dear Dr. Gonzalez:

I am one of many United States Citizens perplexed by the extensive delays
in the processing of K-1 and K-3 visas at USCIS all service centers.

When I began this process, I was pleased to find that our application would
be processed through the service centers quickly and efficiently. Since
April onward of this year, this has not been the case.

We are members of an on-line community who share information and
experiences related to the immigration of our loved ones. We have been closely
following the changes that USCIS has undergone, including a substantial
rate increase in the fees associated with processing of applications and
petitions. While we understand the need for fee increases and some
restructuring at USCIS (training, hiring additional staff, prioritizing the
processing of applications, etc.) to create a more efficient and customer
friendly organization/agency, there are several issues of concern shared by
many of us that we would like addressed as soon as possible. It is obvious
to us that especially since April 2007, things at USCIS appear to have
gotten worse instead of better. For example, at the Vermont Service Center,
the average time for our community members to get their K1 VISA NOA 2 has
gone from less than 30 days in May 2007 to over 100 days now.

Some of our concerns include:

1.) Significant delays in the processing of petitions. Many of us who filed
in May through the date of this letter are noticing that an extremely small
number of petitions have been processed/approved. Many of our community
members are close to the 120 day mark (At CSC, past the 6-month quoted
timeframe) in waiting for a decision on our petition. Some of us are
receiving RFE’s long after NOA 1, thereby re-starting the clock.
2.) Many of our members have not received a notice of receipt (NOA 1), even
though the On-line Case Status confirms the receipt of our applications.
3.) Information provided by your agency’s out-sourced call center employees
is often misleading, incorrect or incomplete.
4.) We feel it is entirely inappropriate to prioritize WORK visa
applications over Family-Based, Non-Immigrant Petitions.

Dr. Gonzalez, we understand that Immigration Benefits are a privilege and
not a right, but as a United States citizens, we deserve accurate
information AND the opportunity to have our concerns addressed by
knowledgeable officials who can give us FACTS (not in-accurate time
estimates and scripted misinformation designed to appease nervous and sad
callers). We also understand the need for security checks, as we are aware
of our national security issues, but we do not believe this is the source
of the most recent delays. Only the truth and some swift action on the part
of USCIS can alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. Our
lives, along with our loved ones abroad, are on hold and we have no idea
when this first part of the immigration process will conclude.

The wait for a petition to reach NVC, then the appropriate Embassy and,
finally, the attendance of the beneficiary at scheduled interview can add
an additional 3 – 12 months to an already excruciatingly slow process. The
USCIS needs to set a reasonable goal of 90 days and/or have expedited
processing available for K1/K3 VISA applicants.

The strain of this process (both financial and emotional) is taking a
serious toll on the health and well-being of many US law abiding citizen’s
who are trying to follow the laws to bring their loved ones to the US by
legal means. Our frustration level with USCIS' inability or unwillingness
to ease/improve this process is reaching a critical point.

We, as a collective, have some expectations which include:
1.) A formal response to our concerns,
2.) Improved processing time for petitions, we believe the USCIS goal
timeframe of 6 months to process a K1/3 VISA at the service centers is
inadequate for our needs. As with any company, if the 90-day standard
cannot be met with good management and talented professionals, then the
organization should increase staff or streamline processes,
3.) Accurate and detailed information from your customer service
representatives and,
4,) The immediate issue of NOA1 hardcopy receipts for all received
petitions.

We respectfully request your immediate involvement to drastically improve
this process.

Thank you very much for your time in reading our letter and we sincerely
hope you can initiate immediate and long lasting improvements in this
aspect of USCIS.

Very respectfully,

XXXXXX X. XXXXXX
U.S. WendyFemaleAlbania2007-09-18 18:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I make a mistake?
:clock:

Gah. No more using the term DCF, because filing at a USCIS center that's located abroad is NOT the same! Everytime I read someone saying "I'm doing DCF," it makes me go, "WHERE? HOW!?" And then I realize what they mean is filing at a USCIS center abroad :( I'd do that, but I have to be a resident of Finland and that paper work takes 3 months to get through, plus I wouldn't be able to work in Finland :( So that stinks :(



Sorry! Didn't mean to make you sad. You're right - the two do get terribly confused, but after a hasty re-read of this thread I don't think anyone here is confusing them; when we say DCF, we really do mean DCF --- vs., for instance, Rome USCIS. We're holding out the hope that DCF will come back soon and calculating that into our various-scenario time-games. :)
malkaNot TellingBulgaria2007-02-23 09:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I make a mistake?
[quote name='MargotDarko' post='740969' date='Feb 23 2007, 11:34 AM'][quote name='girlafraid7' post='740912' date='Feb 23 2007, 06:59 AM'][quote name='Geist' post='738982' date='Feb 22 2007, 03:04 PM']Yep exactly. My husband goes through bouts of depression whenever I have to pay anything for him ;) I'm not sure he would survive 30-90 days of waiting before he gets to work in the US. The CR-1 visa was the visa we were going to get anyway when we were planning on doin DCF in Finland. It's a lot easier, you don't have to Adjust your status (though we'll have to remove the conditional thing since we've been married less than 2 years), and you don't have to wait for permission to work or anything.

Neither one of us are very fond of having the government breath down our necks and pester us, so this route seems to be the one that involves LESS of that. Then he'll get his citizenship once he's been here three years and we should be in the clear to be left alone to live our lives.[/quote]

So let me get this straight....if by some chance DCF comes back, I would be filing for a CR-1, if I went the DCF route correct? And if DCF doesn't come back, I am planning to file in Rome....would that be CR-1 also? Not K3? How long does the CR-1 take if filed in the US? I am just trying to minimize the time apart. We are currently living together, but come May I need to head back to the states!
Thanks for all the help!
[/quote]

You and I are pretty much in the same boat. If you can file your I-130 petition outside of the USA through DCF or Rome, your husband should get a CR-1 visa pretty quickly. Way faster than through a USA USCIS office, anyway. I don't think that K-3 ever even gets adjucated outside the USA, so only consider it if you have to first file your I-130 in the USA, too.

Edited by malka, 23 February 2007 - 04:42 AM.

malkaNot TellingBulgaria2007-02-23 04:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I make a mistake?
[quote name='girlafraid7' post='738881' date='Feb 22 2007, 02:32 PM']Oh yeah, don't bother with the I-129F if you'd rather go for the CR-1. And as a side note, I'm quite glad you've decided to go that route. The way it's currently looking, if you can stand the extra two months or so, it's so much better.[/quote]

this may be a dumb question but why is CR-1 a much better visa than the K3?
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Well, I haven't actually experienced it, but from what I've read, even though K-3 technically lets you work, etc., you still need to apply for temporary work cards, go through adjustment of status (money and forms and LOTS of time) and people seem to have a long wait to get their final Greencard. With IR1/CR1, you've already done most of that work while abroad, which, depending on the country, probably makes it go a lot faster. When you arrive in the US, a IR1/CR1 visa in your passport allows you to work immediately and IF things go smoothly, your Social Security card and Greencard arrive in the mail within a month. Makes setting up jobs, drivers licenses, bank accounts, etc., a lot easier. Someone please tell me if I have this really wrong. I know some CR1/IR-1 arrivals have had their share of snafus, but it seems to generally go a lot faster than the arrival/setting-up a life in the USA experiences of K-3's.

Edited by malka, 22 February 2007 - 07:54 AM.

malkaNot TellingBulgaria2007-02-22 07:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F approved Woo hoo
Congratulations. My I129f was approved on the 9th too. Im just wondering what exactly does that mean. Is it ok to be this excited? Still some more steps to go through. How many more steps and whats the final approval. And how do you guys get your timelines under your names?
omeysgirlFemaleAustralia2007-04-12 16:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST 2007 FILERS
kicking.gif good.gif CONGRATS. Hope the rest of us will hear some news shortly
Pecky

QUOTE (Elbereth @ Apr 4 2008, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still nothing. Tuesday is our 8 month birthday at USCIS.
I am quite worried.

peckyFemaleJamaica2008-04-06 19:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved August 2007 petition
good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif wow.gif CONGRATS. It has been a long wait.
Pecky
peckyFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 11:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f and I-130 APPROVED AT VSC!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS, YOU HAVE WAITED A LONG TIME.
PECKY
peckyFemaleJamaica2008-05-23 13:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC
thanks Paris
Lets keep hope alive
Pecky
peckyFemaleJamaica2008-05-21 20:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa on hand
CONGRATS good.gif good.gif good.gif
PECKY
peckyFemaleJamaica2008-08-20 15:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to go to see my spouse more than once?
Hey We can travel together so u won't be alone. All u have to do is confirm the days?? smile.gif I want to be there if his interview is in March??
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2008-10-30 11:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many of you are July/August 2008 filers for K3 visas at VSC?
Mine was touched 8/14 and nothign since then. But my 130 was touched 8/14 and 10/07.
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2008-12-16 12:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 2008 filters!!
Me too still waiting! : (
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-01-21 08:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont K3 Filers for July and Aug 08 let's keep track here
COunt me in too. Waiting and waiting for him! : (

Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-02-07 20:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPPROOOOOOOOOVED!!!
Congratulations!
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-05 12:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVEDDDDDDD TODAY!!!!!!! YAYYYYY
Congrats!
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-05 12:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcuurate Timeline
March 9 has passed. Should I call USCIS? and if yes who I asked to speak with?
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-11 11:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcuurate Timeline
Thanks everyone 4 the reply! : )
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-04 08:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcuurate Timeline
I been waiting and praying let there be approval soon.
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-03 17:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcuurate Timeline
How accurate is the timeline for yourself? As my timeline been waiting for over 6 mths now. Leaving the country end of the month. Want to have a approval before I leave.
Shahnila ShirazFemalePakistan2009-03-03 08:30:00