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Congrats on your NOA2!!
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-08-28 09:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGoing to my Interview tomorrow
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Relax :)
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 11:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionA little I-34 help
I don't know, but let me get this straight...beautiful beaches, no snow, boricuas all around, and you're not required to file your taxes? That's it, I'm moving to Puerto Rico! :lol:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 16:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?


Paranoia, paranoia, everybody's coming to get me.

No, I do not work for USPS. I am actually a USCIS agent in charge of denying petitions of I'm-better-than-everyone-know-it-alls. Even if you do not state your name or your location, we can track your location and take satellite pictures of your internet activities.

Uncle Sam's watching



ohhh SNAP



You guys are a barrel of laughs. I just prefer to be anonymous, like so many other people on this site.

Further, I don't claim to know it all. Yet , one thing is clear, I know more than you on the K-1 topic.


Yeah well, I've got connections at USPS. My mail man calls me everytime I have mail from USCIS. Can you beat that?

Edited by grismar, 27 June 2006 - 01:50 PM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-27 13:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?

Sounds more than a little paranoid to me but what do I know.


Paranoia, paranoia, everybody's coming to get me. :lol:

No, I do not work for USPS. I am actually a USCIS agent in charge of denying petitions of I'm-better-than-everyone-know-it-alls. Even if you do not state your name or your location, we can track your location and take satellite pictures of your internet activities.

Uncle Sam's watching :unsure:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-27 09:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?





Believe it or not, there are USCIS people on this forum and others who may not appreciate certain comments. I won't take any chances of compromising my K-1 process.



Hmm, that sounds a little paranoid. I highly doubt USCIS people have time to be browsing through forums. If they ARE reading this, then good, they can see how much we are suffering, especially those who have been waiting for 6+ months just for a NOA2. :unsure:


Not really, you must understand the U.S. Government mentality. They would most certainly browse this site, as it might offer insight to the overall perspective on their job performance. From the customer's viewpoint, that is.

I have worked for the U.S. Government, so I feel well qualified to make the above statement. I have made several inflammatory remarks about the USCIS. Therefore, I would not want those comments matched with my K-1 petition. :no:

Would you?


I DO work for the goverment, and our motto is "hurry up and wait". I don't think anything I've said in this forum will hurt the process of my petition, if anything, it will actually help...maybe.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 21:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?

Believe it or not, there are USCIS people on this forum and others who may not appreciate certain comments. I won't take any chances of compromising my K-1 process.



Hmm, that sounds a little paranoid. I highly doubt USCIS people have time to be browsing through forums. If they ARE reading this, then good, they can see how much we are suffering, especially those who have been waiting for 6+ months just for a NOA2. :unsure:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 19:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?
I don't know if it's illegal or not, but before the answering service lets you talk to a human, it asks you to enter some kind of pin(I guess similiar to a case number) , and if you don't have a pin, it tells you how to get it/buy it. It's like you're purchasing calling rights. I don't really know. It's not expensive or anything, probably a few cents. But still, that aint right. He e-mailed them too, and was told the same thing. :angry:

Edited by grismar, 26 June 2006 - 04:43 PM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 16:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy wait for packet 3?
Yeah, I told my fiance to call Embassy in Argentina...yeah, baddddd choice. They were neither nice nor helpful. First of all, they CHARGED him(yes you read correctly) just to say "Please wait until NOA2". Talk about treating us like children!! :angry:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-26 13:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy so much?
Let's not forget the cost of applying for Naturalization.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-06-28 13:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa is comming!
:dance:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-03 07:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy vs Consolate
:rolleyes:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-07 08:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThis is too much to even believe
#######??? Why would they need to black mail your fiance? It's not like they will run out of visas if they issue him one. I'm so confused :blink:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-07 17:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPackets

grismar,

That FAQ appears to be out of date. The process that you describe, of sending in the visa application prior to the consulate receiving the approved petition, was called opening a provisional file. It was acceptable practice at some (many?) consulates but was ordered discontinued by Powell several years ago.

Yodrak


I had no idea! How irresponsible of them! And how irresponsible of the USCIS employee who told me to ask. :angry:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-07 12:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPackets
:ot:
I read somewhere that some embassies send you packet 3 before your petition is approved or before it arrives at their office. Since this is not the case for all Embassies, I did a little research and found out that indeed, the Argentina Embassy can send packet 3 before the petition is approved, as stated on their FAQ page:
You may begin to apply for the fiance(é) visa before the approval of your petition by requesting from this office a packet of forms and instructions referred to as "packet 3". Please note that if for any reason your I-129F petition is not approved, this office cannot refund or reimburse funds spent in obtaining your documents.

So my fiance e-mailed them requesting packet 3. They were not only rude to him, but not very helpful. They refused to send it until the approved petition arrived at the embassy. That's fine with us, we have no problem with waiting. I'm just a little irritated. I hate it when they tell you one thing, and then contradict themselves.

I guess we'll just have to wait until it gets to the embassy...which is what we were going to do anyway if they didn't state the above on their FAQ page.
:ot2:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-07 08:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLAST YEAR OR 3 YRS TAX RETURN
Assuming that you're self-employed,ths is what form I-134 says:

C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
2. Report of commercial rating concern.


But I've read/heard that it really depends on the consulate.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-11 08:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNice Link
http://usembassy.sta...p1/wwwfvisa.pdf there you go. If someone finds one for Buenos Aires, Argentina.. I'll be your best friend.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-13 13:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNice Link


ohhhhhh, I was looking at the wrong thing.

Buenos Aires


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Typical Wait Time (Calendar Days*) for a Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Appointment

Visitors Visas: 70 Days
Student/Exchange Visitors Visas *** (Excludes: A, G, K, and V): 3 Days
All Other Nonimmigrant Visas: 3 Days

Typical Wait Time (Workdays**) for a Nonimmigrant Visa To Be Processed****: 2 Days





But what about the interview. How long until you have the interview?


That's the thing. It shows the wait times for nonimmigrant visas. I know Ks aren, but they're processed as if they were. To get to see the wait times for K1s, you'd have to check the consulate website - *if* they disclose such information. In Rio, they put a list up showing which are the interview dates for cases each month, but they won't tell how long one would wait. It's all guessing based on other people's experiences.



I saw a link for currenta applications they're processing, and when it'll be done. It was for Manila though, I can't remember who posted it, but I don't think all consulates do that.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-13 12:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNice Link
ohhhhhh, I was looking at the wrong thing.

Buenos Aires


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Typical Wait Time (Calendar Days*) for a Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Appointment

Visitors Visas: 70 Days
Student/Exchange Visitors Visas *** (Excludes: A, G, K, and V): 3 Days
All Other Nonimmigrant Visas: 3 Days

Typical Wait Time (Workdays**) for a Nonimmigrant Visa To Be Processed****: 2 Days





But what about the interview. How long until you have the interview?

Edited by grismar, 13 July 2006 - 10:11 AM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-13 10:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNice Link
I don't see anything for Argentina, just a link to their 3 year old webpage.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-13 09:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account
The best thing to do is to probably contact the embassy...if they ever get back to me :P
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 14:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account
:yes:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 14:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account
So in conclusion, all you need if your income meets the requirement is:

A)Latest tax return if you're self employed
or
B)Employer letter (grrr).

Is this correct?
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 13:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account
Oops, the changes don't apply to I-134. Ignore everything I said about what's gonna happen after July 21st :blush:
Auuugh, that means I have to talk to my boss :crying:

Edited by grismar, 10 July 2006 - 01:42 PM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 13:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account

Okay I had seen that. Dont think it will change the I-134, although it might. Would make it alot easier if all we had to do was give them last years tax returns!!!!


For some reason I thought it was for I-134 as well. I hope it applies to us to! I am NOT looking forward to asking my boss to sign my employer letter.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 13:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account

I am sorry, you are right. You only need tax returns if self employed.

What is changing in July? Hadnt heard about this one!!!!



I believe it will only require you to submit your latest tax return and nothing else. I can't find where it was discussed, I looked on the USCIS website and it only talks about I-864

http://www.uscis.gov...pp_062106FS.pdf
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 13:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account

I just did my I-134 and it specifically states you only need the last years tax returns. Not 3 years anymore. Also need the bank statement and proof of income from employer. I provided Leave and earnings statements and signed letter from supervisor stating my income level. Bank statement shows total deposits made in 2005, current balance and date account opened, it is signed by bank official. The instructions on the form are very specific and doesnt make any difference on how much you make. If you own the mobile outright that counts as additional assets only.


Well, if you're self employed, than you need your tax returns, but you don't need a letter from your employer (cuz then it be a letter from yourself?). If you're not self-employed, than you need the letter from your employer, but not your tax returns.

BUT, that all changes if you get your NOA2 after July 21st, which will probably be most of us!

I don't know. I'm trying to figure all this out myself :huh:

Edited by grismar, 10 July 2006 - 12:58 PM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 12:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account

Well the guidelines have been updated and you are only required to send in your last current tax info. Grant it I'm sure it won't hurt if you send all 3 yrs. Also your current balance in your account shouldn't effect what income you currently make regularly. As long as you meet the 125% guideline you should be fine.



That only applies to those who receive their NOA2 on/after July 21 I believe.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 12:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, amount in bank account

I have at least 3 years of W2's and tax information directly from the IRS, all showing that I make about at least $7,000 above the 125% poverty level. My question is on the I-134 form (Affidavit of Support) does it make a difference if you have less than $1,000 in the bank account?

Also, I own a mobile home, should I put that on the I-134 under "I own real estate valued at" or should I put it under "I have other personal preperty, the reasonable value which is"?

Thank you,
Keith & Xiang


I believe you only need to provide your bank account information if you don't meet the income requirements and need to compensate, since you do, I don't think it matters how much you have in the bank, same goes for the mobile home.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-10 12:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy in Bulgaria
Daisy, if I can promise you when you will receive your NOA2, will you fill in your timeline??
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-23 17:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
Oh my. I thought it took a month at the most (in Argentina).
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-18 14:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
My fiance just went to request his police certificate and they told him its' going to take over 2 months to issue. What the #######!!! Is that normal??
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-17 15:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBank Letters

I can't remember when I read this, but we do need to get a letter from our bank stating how long we have had our account and the amount of money deposited in the past year, yes? (For the I- 134) I have been trying to get this from my bank for the last two months. Can anyone verify this for me?
Nik


It depends on the country. Some require it, some are fine with statements.

check this topic out:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=15943
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-26 19:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpacket 3
Packet 3 folder?? Sorry, I don't really know what you're talking about :unsure:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-26 19:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionForm I-134
It depends on the country
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-27 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmployer letter for I-134

I have done these letters in the past for my place of employment, and yes, it has to be done by HR only. I don't think you can fight it, sorry.

Now as far as no paystub, well that just isn't normal, even with direct deposit. Our company doesn't issue these, but they offer them online. I believe it is the law that they provide this to you, not that you have to request it. What kind of company is this? It must be pretty small to not understand the laws.



I work for the goverment, I don't think they're "small".

I already said I have the pay stubs but that's not what I need.
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-29 17:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmployer letter for I-134
I did read you Mr. Yodrak sir. I'm unsure of why he wouldn't be allowed. He hired me, signed the employment letter (which stated my salary), signed employee evaluation reports (which also stated salary), etc

Update: still waiting for HR.

Edited by seldi, 28 July 2006 - 01:15 PM.

seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-28 13:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmployer letter for I-134
I can definetly get paystubs from HR. I mean, there's many other ways around this whole thing. I just don't understand why my manager won't sign the letter!
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-26 13:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmployer letter for I-134
I don't have pay stubs because I get direct deposit. Booo.
I guess I could ask George Bush to sign it, since he's technically the boss :lol:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-26 12:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmployer letter for I-134


So I typed up the letter which stated my name, position and salary and printed it on the company's letter head and asked my manager to sign it, and he said NO. He said I have to ask HR. Apperently my supervisor would be the right person to sign it. Well, she's a little hard to get a hold of. She travels a lot and is at her office probably 5 times a year. Why the hell can't my manager just sign it! Waiting around on HR is worse or similar to waiting for the USCIS.

I hate my job.

</end rant>


Just get your manager's manager to sign it. Everyone answers to someone.



My manager's manger is the supervisor :angry:
seldiFemaleArgentina2006-07-26 09:01:00