Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F for K3 is not affected by IMBRA	I-130 (CR-1) is not affected by IMBRA. Well I do know that already though. Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-12 16:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F for K3 is not affected by IMBRA	According to this article K3 seems to be unaffected by IMBRA. At the AILA-NY Chapter Meeting on June 5, 2006, Keith Canby, Adjudications Manager of the USCIS Vermont Service Center, was present. http://www.cyrusmeht...sp?news_id=1329 But if this is the case, why are we not seeing any K3 approvals past March 6th. aUSC. because K3 have to wait for new I-129F form as same K1 Why do they need a new form (I-129F) for K3 when IMBRA releated questions/checks are NOT applicable to K3 spouse visas. They just need a new for K1 petitions, eventhough currently the same form is used for both K1 and K3. Yeah the K3 Visa is not affected but once u get the K3 Visa u have to do the AOS in order to get the GC and you are talking in general) gonna be affected either way Maria I am not sure if I-130/CR1/AOS is affected by IMBRA. Even if it did, I am OK with it as my family will be here in the US with me and I can afford to wait a bit longer. I just pray that K3/K4 is not affected by this circus. Well I really dont care what happens after I am finally with my hubby again...really. I just hope that they approve our petition now. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-12 14:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 at MSC at March 5th	Hy guys, I dont really know if that is right but my husband and I both called USCIS and we were told that our petition will be approved within the next month, cause they are still processing March 5th. So 30 days to count down from he? Well if that wont work Im so screwed over here. I wont have a flat and I will be standing here in the rain with just a freaking suitcase and two chinchillas in their cage. Isnt that nice . Hope I can stay some time at a friend or sort of like this. Man I really hope that will work out. Im going kinda crazy with nothing moving back or forward. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-13 16:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	looks like people have been tired of waiting	Where did you get the "90 day" information? My I-130 has been at the Vermont Service Center well over 90 days with no word. If there is indeed a 90 day limit, mine is past due. They received mine on February 28, 2006. Hi, I actually filed for K3. And on the NOA1 receipt of the I129f it is written " bla bla it usually takes us 60 to 90 days to process this kind of bla bla" There I got it from and the reps just told me there is a freaking 30 day window after that as well . Well anyway still waiting, but at least our I130 got approved. Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-15 19:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	looks like people have been tired of waiting	HI, I dont see a reason, cos if my case is updated i get a Mail. I just try to relax cos as far as immigration goes there is nothing else I can do. I prepared everything for the next steps (interview etc) and Im leaving my flat in two months and sending my pets over to my husbands at the end of the month as well. I do check if the processing times change but that is all...what else is what I could do? I called USCIS and they told me after the 90 day mark there is a 30 day window in which they can still approve our petition. So Im not worried anymore. Sooner or later things will get moving and be sure, we will know first Everything else is too much stress for me so Im settling down....nothing can be done, so why should I worry? Everything will work out just fine. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-09 20:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K 3	We filed I-129F March 3rd, 2006 Ours was touched once on March 15th, 2006 I called two days ago, and they said it is being processed and we should hear from them within the next two weeks. (I think they are prompted to say that no matter what you ask) Since our I-130 was aproved back in May, we are going for the CR-1 along with the K-3! K3 visa touched 3 times, only because I had to change my address though I think. Last time 6/12 Filed 4/10 could you please tell me what exactually is the CR-1 along with your K-3 does it help what is this?? I sure could use some help!! uhmmm.... well I would say that is exactly what I do. Our I130 (CR1) also got approved first and we are waiting for our NOA2 for the K3, so we are moving along with both.....means we are actually taking the CR1 path but if the K3 will get approved soon we also move along with that....so whatever is faster is going to be taken at least in my case. Well of course not if there is not much difference between the interview dates. Then I would obviously take the CR1 route Greets Isabel Edited by Isabel, 15 June 2006 - 08:30 PM.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-15 20:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K 3	nothing since March. Still waiting for any movement. Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-15 19:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What a load of crap!!!	After holding for a half hour, I spoke with Chris my friendly rep. My I-129f is at 89 days processing time. He told me that K3 applicants are not affected by IMBRA...only the K1 applicants. I basically asked if we were not affected, why the hold up? He responded with, "It's simply backlog ma'am. It has nothing to do with IMBRA." Then proceeded to tell me to call back Sept. 13 if I had not received a desicion. Wow that sucks Why the hell would you have to wait till september???? Thats another 3 months?!!? And why the hell is the backlog on march 5th??? That is really strange. Maybe he screwed something up. Dont worry so much. Another lady told me a couple days ago that they are through the backlog and our I 129f should get approved latest within the next 30 days. So they are just rep's. Dont believe everything they say. My advice. Keep your head up Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-15 15:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVAL	congrats! We are also waiting for the I129f to be approved....upon that day we will go ahead with the NVC process of our I130. I would still prefer to enter on the CR1....instead of the K3 but if the timedifference would be huge I would of course tkae the K3....no question:) Good luck for you.... Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-17 22:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any News on K3 hold up?	Hi guys, does anyone have an idea why there still is holdup of the K3 applications? Peeps get touched alot lately, but we still dont know if it is because of IMBRA or just because of the huge backlog, right? I wonder when they state something official about the spouse visa (K3) as well. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-19 12:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview for K3!!	We received Packet 4 today and our interview is scheduled for July 3rd! Finally! That is great Congratulations ISabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-17 09:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any K3 got an RFE finally????	Hi guys, did any K3 got an RFE? Or has nothing happened at all? No RFE? No approval? #######???? Please post any news. Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 13:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How Long Before K3's Start Moving?	Is it true that IMBRA doesn't affect K3? When my hubby called them a few weeks ago, a rep told him that they now check more strictly and takes longer time I really really hope next time when they update the process time, the date will be changed... ####### according to your timeline you are waiting forever No news at all for you??? I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 16:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How Long Before K3's Start Moving?	Yup I have been told by them too that K3 are not affected ...well then why don't they move/.I can't understand ! no clue either. Im just confused. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 14:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How Long Before K3's Start Moving?	hm it is actually really strange, that everyone keeps telling us K3's are not affected...so hopefully they move on soon. Greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 13:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what is going on	NBC is processing K3, so there are no K1 petitions there at all. So i dont understand why they cant just keep on moving????? Maybe they are on holiday I. Edited by Isabel, 26 June 2006 - 06:47 PM.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 18:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visitor visa while K-3 pending?	Hi there, to be honest, I wouldnt try entering the US anymore. Since he was denied in the past...(this is listed in their records). I visited my husband also but we made it different. He sent off the petition for the I-130 on the day I arrived at the POE, so they dont have a record of it. We were also told by our embassy we would not be allowed to visit as soon as the petition is pending. So honestly I would rather wait than taking the risk. I was also considering visiting him again, but no way Im trying it again. i think it is much more than luck to get through once. And they already gave me a taff time when i tried to enter before we even sent off the petition. Good luck I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-26 16:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Yo Yo~~ i got the case number!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congrats !! I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-30 17:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting America	To answer your question. I just spoke to a CBP officer in Baltimore and he told me not to travel to the US under any circumstances, cos that would cause alot of problems. I think that CBP officer told you that so it would make HIS job easier My wife has visited me in the US twice.......no problems yet. Maybe one day , when she does come again, she`ll get questioned more etc......but so far, she has visited twice with no problems. Every once in a while you`ll read a post that describes a bad experience and that they were denied entry, but as a whole, from what I have seen on this forum so far, the odds are greater that you will get in, than be denied entry. To me and my wife.....it was worth taking that chance to be able to see each other. Sometimes you just have to roll the dice and take your chances. Well to specify it...I visited my hubby once as well, but now our immigration visa is approved and I wont have a flat and work in Germany anymore....so are you still thinking that the CBP officer just told me that because he wants to make his work easier? I doubt it. But that is a different case. I would probably try entering again if none of the petitions have had been approved....but since her husband left without advance parole and all the other stuff...I dont know if it is just *rolling the dice*. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-29 19:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting America	ok .....a divorce because he cant come.....oehm...right. And he didnt know a place for you to stay..... ....right. Well what to say. To answer your question. I just spoke to a CBP officer in Baltimore and he told me not to travel to the US under any circumstances, cos that would cause alot of problems. I can understand that you are tired of putting money into the visa process. My husband does almost the same, cos due to a disease I can just work part time. I always feel guilty about it . But nothing i can do about it. Well why the heck would your hubby leave the US without advance parole?????? That would have saved alot of money. Doesnt he think before he makes a decision?..... I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 14:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	Errrrrrrrmmm Ever thought about to switch your tiny little competition in the OFF TOPIC forum Edited by Isabel, 30 June 2006 - 07:59 PM.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-30 19:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	HI guys, wow i didnt expect that to become such an interesting discussion. Today that I slept one night over that whole issue again I have some different thoughts about it. I think paying that fee is not the worst thing (since we spend so much money on other things after that). I dont think one can blame anyone.....well. As already mentioned before USCIS believes probably they are moving along really fast (compared to other things) I mean what are 6 months to them? Nothing. And I dont wanna know how many petitions they have to process! We here on VJ are just a very small amount. And honestly if you could travel on a K3 to the US and already having the CR1 at the NVC....would you complain about the fees because you then decide ah well we are doing AOS in the US instead? It is everyones own choice to take the K3 route. I actually consider it just as a lucky option if you get the K3 fast and BEFORE the CR1. And I do think it is a very good thing that the american government reforms the immigration law. Sure we are stucked in that process now (at least a part of us) but if they would do it later there would be other people in that situation. So it really doesnt matter when they pass a law or reform a bill. It always affects people and their pending applications. Chin up, we all will be together with our loved ones. Sooner or later. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-29 16:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	Isabel, Getting 'touched' means that someone updated the USCIS online status date. The NVC does not have an online status system to update, you don't get 'touched' at the NVC. With regard to I-129f petitions, the NVC receives the approved petitions from the SCs, assigns a DoS case number, orders up the security checks, and sends them on to the appropriate consulate. Typically in and out within a week. By the time you get your notice that the NVC has received the approved petition it's generally gone already, sometimes it was gone before the notice was sent. Yodrak .... how do you know you got touched at NVC???? uh thanks alot Yodrak I. how do you know you got touched at NVC???? Don't know about the National Visa Center, Isabel, only USCIS. You seem to be chugging along nicely and have good reason to crack a bottle of champagne. To keep yourself distracted, why not start taking side bets on which one of your applications will get the visa quicker? Guys, life is full of peaks and valleys, my father used to say. So if you're in a valley, be patient, because a peak is coming up. It doesn't hurt to have a sense of humor, either. But if you insist on grousing, it gets you nothing but grey hairs and high blood pressure. What good will that be when you're finally reunited? Hey, we could start a Before-And-After photo gallery! This is me before K3: thick hair, shining eyes, wide smile on my wedding day. Then, this is me after K3: overweight, unkempt, smoking and swearing like Denis Leary, popping antidepressents and washing them down with Irish Whiskey. Yeah, that's something to aspire to. hihi very very good idea. I already realized that I have lost weight over that visa process. I am moving along pretty smooth so far (knocks on wood) and I have no reason to complain. But I have began smoking again...uhhh ok. Well some trades anyway. But hey....soon everything will be over. I love your humor Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 16:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	Everyone's who's in K3 Limbo is wondering if it will be better to pursue the CR-1 if it's approved quicker. There are advantages, because the foreign spouse will be a legal permanent resident right away and eligible to work. Look, there would have been waiting no matter what, because entering on K3 means waiting for the greencard. So it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. There's no sense being mad about what we can't control. We have to be like Buddhists and have no expectations, which are the source of disappointment and misery. We can look at the silver lining, which is this: I married a great guy who loves me, we're on the visa train, and there will be a point at which we're together again, and turkeys can stay frozen for months. Hi jersey girl, I love your comments and you are totally right. I had expectations and I got disappointed and mad because they didnt happen the way I liked them to happen. It is so much better not to expect anything and get surprised by good news. Normally it is my point of view but well.....guess I got lost again. I am still working on that issue . and soooo true: There WILL BE a point when we are back in the arms of our loved ones. That is for sure. I. Everyone's who's in K3 Limbo is wondering if it will be better to pursue the CR-1 if it's approved quicker. There are advantages, because the foreign spouse will be a legal permanent resident right away and eligible to work. Look, there would have been waiting no matter what, because entering on K3 means waiting for the greencard. So it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. There's no sense being mad about what we can't control. We have to be like Buddhists and have no expectations, which are the source of disappointment and misery. We can look at the silver lining, which is this: I married a great guy who loves me, we're on the visa train, and there will be a point at which we're together again, and turkeys can stay frozen for months. You are so awesome, Jersey Girl!!! Seriously! JerseyGirl, keep the posts coming. I keep getting so down about this whole process, but you have a way of really putting things into perspective. Thanks for that! @ jersey girl: how do you know you got touched at NVC????	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 12:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	I sure hope so, I just realized you had you I130 approved.............congratulations This really sucks. I was hoping that I would have my husband by Thanksgiving bu twith the I129F taking SIX months to get approve I probably wont see him until next year. This really sucks. What are we suppose to do. It has already been 3 months since I have been deprived of him, in 9 days it will be my 7 month anniversary and I wont have him here. I hope the I130 flies through and get throught NVC ( fingers cross .....praying ...............) Hi guys, the lady my hubby talked to was very very rude and wouldnt even let him change the address. What a stupid customer service rep. However she told him, that he shouldnt call back before September 17th to check on our I-129f because it is taking at least 6 months for them to approve the K3 now. Hello? Am I dreaming? #######? Wasnt the K3 supposed to bring spouses together faster? They really messed THAT up! So basically we need to wait for the NVC now. Well it is better anyway but still....it is ridiculous that it should take SIX freaking months for a K3 now. Congratulations to the American government. Man I am sooooo MAD. sorry guys normally I am positiv but I really had to vent here I. I am sure your I-130 will get approved soon! Sooner as the K3 I bet I. yea....so I will go for that. We were just hoping the K3 would go through soon, so I could leave Germany earlier. Cos I wont have a job and flat by the end of july anymore. But well....we will figure something out. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 11:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	This really sucks. I was hoping that I would have my husband by Thanksgiving bu twith the I129F taking SIX months to get approve I probably wont see him until next year. This really sucks. What are we suppose to do. It has already been 3 months since I have been deprived of him, in 9 days it will be my 7 month anniversary and I wont have him here. I hope the I130 flies through and get throught NVC ( fingers cross .....praying ...............) Hi guys, the lady my hubby talked to was very very rude and wouldnt even let him change the address. What a stupid customer service rep. However she told him, that he shouldnt call back before September 17th to check on our I-129f because it is taking at least 6 months for them to approve the K3 now. Hello? Am I dreaming? #######? Wasnt the K3 supposed to bring spouses together faster? They really messed THAT up! So basically we need to wait for the NVC now. Well it is better anyway but still....it is ridiculous that it should take SIX freaking months for a K3 now. Congratulations to the American government. Man I am sooooo MAD. sorry guys normally I am positiv but I really had to vent here I. I am sure your I-130 will get approved soon! Sooner as the K3 I bet I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 11:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby called USCIS	Hi guys, the lady my hubby talked to was very very rude and wouldnt even let him change the address. What a stupid customer service rep. However she told him, that he shouldnt call back before September 17th to check on our I-129f because it is taking at least 6 months for them to approve the K3 now. Hello? Am I dreaming? #######? Wasnt the K3 supposed to bring spouses together faster? They really messed THAT up! So basically we need to wait for the NVC now. Well it is better anyway but still....it is ridiculous that it should take SIX freaking months for a K3 now. Congratulations to the American government. Man I am sooooo MAD. sorry guys normally I am positiv but I really had to vent here I. Edited by Isabel, 28 June 2006 - 11:09 AM.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-28 11:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 VS I-129F	hm...what if the MSC will approve the held up K3 petitions now, since they already sending out the RFE's (FINALLY). I bet there will be a whole bunch of people who just take that route and adjust for status in the US. I mean since peeps have been longer seperated because of this new law, it is understandable that some just take the shortest way then, dont you think? Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-03 18:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	any k3 progress?imbra rfe,approval ?after march 5	wohooooo . I got an email that our RFE was also send out on July 1st. That is great. Now I hope everything goes fast and we get approved very fast. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-03 16:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	any k3 progress?imbra rfe,approval ?after march 5	congrats! Man I wonder when I get my RFE. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-03 13:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Email RFE for I-129F	well this is cool, we got people i believe who are in same situation with similar timelines. MrsWhizz, Me, Isabel, simplemale and girl37. Who thinks our k3 will approve before the CR1? MrsWhiz i hope thats the imbra rfe ey? Hm that would be awesome....since her NOA1 date is March 24th maybe there is hope now. I wouldnt bet that the K3 is approved before the CR1 but hey if so....I would be dancing for hours Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-01 10:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	When is K-3 canceled in favor of CR-1?	Basically, I don't want the K-3 to get canceled! I hope I have a problem like this!!!! GEEEE....which Visa should we take todayyy????? hahaha yea no kidding. which one should we go for . Well I am also curious why you are worried about the K3 when you just have the ds230 left for the IMMIGRATION visa. A few weeks more or less dont really count, or am I mistaken? Well at least my opinion. greets Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-06-27 16:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	FINALLY complete case sent to Montreal	Congratulation! you went with your CR1 case through NVC in 4 weeks???? Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-08 17:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not fair ! K1 are getng approved ..	today I am in such a crappy mood that I agree Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-08 18:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not fair ! K1 are getng approved ..	hi guys, I agree with Jersey girl. Relax. They sent out the IMBRA RFE's, is that nothing? I decided to celebrate that . Sure, these are all small steps but better than no steps at all. And considering the fact, that some of us already received their RFE's per mail and returned it (two days ago??), how can you expect that they already work on that? Give them at least a week or two to sort things out. Remember there are only humans working on these cases, no gods. So try to relax; as Jersey girl said before, things will move on eventually. I really dont think it is a matter of if it is fair or not that K1's are getting approved. I also have these bad days when nothing seems to make sense and everything is just ###### up. But the next day comes up for sure. Take care Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-07 11:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	still NO rfe received :(:(	yea no kidding, tomorrow it is day 9, since I am waiting for this freakin RFE. Ok we need to subtract two sundays and the holiday...so just 6 days yet. Oh Man. I.	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-09 19:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	still NO rfe received :(:(	wow 7 days is awesome . Well maybe we get lucky and it is really in todays mail. We live on post, so maybe there it is different with the mail delivery. thanks Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-08 08:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	still NO rfe received :(:(	Hi there, although I got an email stating that our RFE has been send out on July 1st, we did not receive the RFE yet. How long do they take in the states to deliver a letter ??? In Germany it just takes a day. Hope it didnt get lost or so. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-08 06:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Medical Exam- In Country we where married or country where he currently is?	Hi All, My husband is a Ghanaian citizen who works and currently resides outside Ghana. He is currently in Cyprus right now playing football. ( I allso posted this question in the Regional forums too just to cover my bases) When it comes time for him do his medical exam for the K3 visa, can he do the medical exam in Cyprus or will it have to be in Ghana, which means he will have to fly home just to do the medical examination? My other question once he gets the medical examination done, is he give the results to give to embassy or is it sent straight to the embassy? Thank you in advance for all your help with my inquiries. normally he needs the medical to be done in the country that will issue his visa. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-10 13:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	have the timelines been updated ?	Some folks are saying that timelines have been updated ? I can't see it though Can anyone else tell me I-130 dates for CSC if they can see it ? Okay got it..looks like link might have changed..so go to uscis.gov site and then navigate to the dates again to see new dates ...Alas K3 is still at March 5, 2006 HI, california shows Jan 02nd for I-130 petition filed for a spouse of a USC. Isabel	Isabel	Female	Germany	2006-07-11 15:33:00