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US & Mexican Couples - K-3/CR-1/IR-1 Group, Juarez experiences, comments

Tabta...We paid cash (dollars) at the medical clinic and our credit card at the consulate.

David...the I-129-f totally moves faster to approval than the I-130 (unless you go through Vermont Service Center, which seems to be pretty quick). Which one you go with depends on how you'd like to enter the country. One you have to adjust status once you enter (I-129) and the other you "adjust" through the NVC and already have an immigrant visa once you enter (I-130). Of course, if you go with the I-129, you'll be in the country much faster.

Jbeabout: Have you gone to the interview yet? I was just looking at your timeline and wondered if you had gone yet.

mnmex

Not Telling

Mexico

2006-02-03 08:22:00

US & Mexican Couples - K-3/CR-1/IR-1 Group, Juarez experiences, comments

Melusine...Glad Arturo survived the medical exam! Good luck on Thursday with the interview...hopefully by this weekend you both will be home on the US side of the border! :yes:

Good luck next week Tabta!

mnmex

Not Telling

Mexico

2006-01-31 23:05:00

Next week Thao will meet a lawyer from the USA who is in HCMC to discuss our case and options. I hope we can overcome this huge hurdle of lack of evidence prior to the engagement.

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-02-13 12:03:00

Thanks for all your replies. I have decided to submit an IMBRA waiver and hopefully start a new I129-F. I am in the process of finding a good lawyer who has experience with HCMC Consulate to help me through the process because Thao and I don't want to make the same mistakes over again.
Thanks and I will keep posting my progress.

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-02-11 23:06:00

Dave,
Was her visa denied or was she given the paper for section 221(g) stating that she could be approved pending she show more proof? She had her interview then, right?
I'm sorry and I hope you're able to make this right!

After her first interview Oct 6 2006 the consulate requested more proof of a relationship. My fiancee submitted to consulate a timeline on how we met,when I proposed, when and where the engagement ceromony took place and emails and phone records. All that on top of the evidence in my packet 3.They ignored all that evidence and sent the paperwork back to USCIS with the recommondation it be revoked. I am wondering how I can pull this petition and start over or do I wait and see what USCIS says?

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-02-09 20:25:00

October 2006 my fincee's visa was denied and sent back to the states to USCIS California. (arrived 2-06-07) The consular denied her because there were only 2 letters and 1 trip to Vietnam and said our relationship was a sham. After the denial, I have made another trip to Vietnam. The consular ignored all the emails,phone records and other evidence of communication I had in my document package. I don't know what to do next or what to expect.

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-02-09 17:24:00

Interview through HCMC consulate

Thanks for the review John! I can't believe the ordeal they put you through at that consulate. I have a feeling I will be put the ringer as well. Thanks for the report and goog luck to you and yours!

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-09-10 09:25:00

K1 visa denied

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=92385
I had my case sent back as well. I received an email from CSC stating they won't adjudicate it because it has expired and I may file a new one. I had no other option but to file a new petition. Now I read this article and it appears some consulates won't look at the new petition until CSC reviews the denied one. #######!

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-10-18 13:37:00

Do I need to translate all my documents into English?

This is a good plce for answers as well. Lots of people with SO's in Vietnam post here. Good Luck!
http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=90

Dave_Thao

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-04-14 11:38:00

RE: Medical Appointment

Hi guys,

I am just curious, can my husband go get his medical taken care of now? I received an email stating our case has been completed. Along with the email was a link for the Immigrant Visa Check list, so I clicked on the link. As I was reading the check list It states that the following:

A medical exam is valid for one year from date of completion if there are no health-related ineligibilities identified. A valid medical exam is required to enter the US on an immigrant visa.
Date of Medical Exam: ______ Expiration Date (one year later): _______

Then as I got done reading this link/Check list I noticed it is dated 12/8/2010, therefore it is not really current? I am asking since we are not sure where his vaccinations are at?? I assume that he will be ok. He has been to the US in the past so I am sure his shots will be a few maybe?

Anyone know if he can just go and get it handled now. The lady at the NVC call center said "I can not guarantee this" but I assume he will be scheduled for a DEC appointment>

Please advise....

I am always trying to be one step a head of things :blush:

It also shows that the fee for the visa is $355, not the $240. Why can't they send us updated information/links???

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-26 16:31:00

*waves Hullo* how's all this shipping n receiving these days?

?????

Are you referring to my packet? Everything is greeeatttt, things are moving along and I am just wait for our interview date. Called NVC today and she told me they would be starting to schedule next week....funny how they sound like they are reading a script, oh wait, they are.... :rofl:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-01 12:29:00

oh well I dont want her making any mistakes filling out the form so I want to complete the form then mail it to her for signature then she will send it back to me. Finally I will send it to NVC. Anyways seems this girl does not want to give her Fedex discount so I used DHL instead. Cost me 90 dollars

I am sorry, I am just now reading this. :rofl:

Ah, you gave me a good laugh.

I can not offer you my WORK discount... :bonk:

Sorry

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-01 11:39:00

Oh !!!! -50 points for paper printed in the USA.

What do mean 50 points for paper printed????

No Email la .. yikes .. ok - good luck meh

We both have emails so no email la yikes?????
Please explain your comments

I love personal subsidies at work. They are cool.

Yes perks of the job are nice

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-20 21:56:00

Also if im not allowed into the interview why spend the $$. Ive been greatful for your help with my rfe delima but your freaking me out. you never mentioned this until I said I was gonna fed ex his final packet. What the heck. Three post above you only said to have him print it for 5$ rather than 20 to overnight. Jeez

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-20 21:19:00

Well, I cant afford to be there. I work full time and have my daughter. Furter more he will get his packet. Ive sent several overnight package and he has already receive many wirhin 48 hours after shipping. Is there a problem with my plan. Ive made 3 trips already. Just got a promotion and cant leave we have a huge code release at work. Why is this a problem.

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-20 21:11:00

WHY WOULD YOU PAY 20.00 TO OVERNIGHT, WHEN HE CAN PAY 5.00 JA DOLLARS TO HAVE SOMEONE PRINT IT OUT FROM THE EMAIL ADDRESS.

Ah cuz I need to send him his final packet anyway and becuz I get to fed ex from my work for less than half the cost of a normal charge.

Thanks

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-20 17:03:00

BTW, have you provided the NVC with his email address. (make sure it works and he can access it to get the letter) he just need 1 copy

Yea they have 3 emails on file. I can just print it and send it overnight with his final package. Thanks,.I forgot I was sending something anyway.

Thanks

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-18 21:08:00

you should be happy. email is faster than the snail mail service in jamaica. all he has to do is go to an internet cafe, and print the letter, its that simple

A tru ting ah dat.... Still, my huzband acts like he is computer illiterate sometimes
:rofl:

So it scared me at first... Thanks for the reply

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-18 16:36:00

You will get an Email indicating Interview Date, this is Packet-4, just print it out and schedule medical.

Ok, well that is crapola!! What if my husband has no computer printer to print this stuff on? I thought he would receive the packet in the mail, not via email.

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-18 15:31:00

OK, so I just called the NVC to check the status of my case. The guy told me that the case is completed (already knew that). Then he placed me on hold for like 5 minutes. He came back to tell me that, once I have received the email from them with the appointment information, that is when my husband can schedule his medical appointment.

I said wait a minute, will my husband receive his packet in the mail with all his stuff for his medical appointment and his slip for the interview??? He said "NO,NO,NO miss, he will not receive anything in the mail. All he will received is an email, that he will print off with his information. WTH is going on???? I am really confused?? :help:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-18 15:20:00

INTERVIEW FEE

Well maybe each country is different?? However, I had to pay the DS-230 and the AOS (Affidavit of Support fee)on this end,then my husband needs to bring $240.00 to his interview plus his DHL fee.

I would double check if you need a fee at the embassy in Nigeria.

Nattie

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-02 13:59:00

Re: fee for visa

yes. you only need to bring passport to pay for it

I had someone else PM me about this, so now I am feeling a bit confused. I thought my husband needed to go to the bank and pay a fee of $240.00 and collect his receipt for his interview. Can someone please confirm if this is correct? :help:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-05 11:41:00

Re: fee for visa

Can we pay our $240.00 visa fee now that we have our appt set. We still have not received the email yet.

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-05 08:47:00

RE: OMG,OMG,OMGGGGGGG

No. They do not schedule visa appointments. They are independent of the NVC

Independent or not, I got through in less than a 5 minute wait. Rep asked me the same questions, case number, Ben nname and DOB, petitinor name and DOB. I called visa ctr before and after and she read same script. We have no update and we dont schdule until the second week of each month. Mi nah know but mi sure happy

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-03 09:22:00

RE: OMG,OMG,OMGGGGGGG

Thanks everyone, just prayin for my baby to be home for the holidaze <3

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-02 19:23:00

RE: OMG,OMG,OMGGGGGGG

I did it!! I called the DOS and got my interview Date yahoooooooooooooooooo :dance:

Dec 3 at 7:30 am.......

:rofl:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-02 16:19:00

I am obsessing while waiting for the appointment date to be set!!!

I appreciate all of your responses! I was feeling like such a weirdo! My husband's name is Guven and we have not seen each other since we were married in January. It didn't bother me until now. I guess because we are so close but the uncertainty is killing me. I have been trying to watch movies and kill time. However, I have a 2 week paid holiday when the college I work for closes down for Xmas and I was sooooooooo thinking his interview would be before then but... dang it :(I don't think so.... I have a question. How did you all do this?? I am married and I feel single. I don't cheat or anything like that but I envy everyone that is with their spouse and I feel insane for waiting it out. Almost a year without him and I am still alone I am just so confused at this point. I want him here, I love him, and talk to him weekly with daily phone calls and emails but I don't feel married

Sounds like im reading what I have felt. The next 4-6 Weeks feels longer than the past 9 months. I always tease my huzband and friends and say I feel like the lonely married single lady. we were blessed to have Skype, but about 6 months ago the service providers merge and the service sucks real bad. I was calling the NVC several times a day as well. I called the DOS on Nov, only to receive the nrws we receibed out interview date. I feel more nervous that we r at this point. Its all a long stressful process. Right now there is a person that holds our future in their hands. A person who doesn't know me, him or us. Right now that is the most stressful part of this who process.

Good Luck & God Bless

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-10 16:55:00

Four weeks since NOA2 and NvC still hasnt received my case

Maybe you could try calling the DOS number? They seem to have a little bit more info than NVC,they are much much nicer and the hold time is way shorter. Just a thought. I called NVC 3 times in one day gor same answer, then someone suggested I try DOS so I did and I got an answer. Called NVC back and still they had nada..

Good luck

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-27 01:07:00

DECEMBER INTERVIEWS

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/119849-chastitynjoel/ at link ChastitynJoel just posted that they called DOS and was told December 4 for interview.

Maybe that's the place to call guys.

OMG, best advice of the day call DOS for interview date. Guess what? I did call them and I got it, my date is set for Dec 3 @ 7:30 am in Kingston.....

I was not on hold long 3 min & 26 sec and the lady was very, very nice.... Funny called the NVC over lunch and they had nada, hummmmmmm...

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-11-02 16:21:00

DECEMBER INTERVIEWS

I can't figure how to add us to the list? our case was completed on 10.15.2012, waiting for interview in Jamaica.... :dance:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-16 11:18:00

Case complete email

Yes, I just got this same email this week. My case was completed on the 15th of this month and just received the email on Monday. :blush:

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-26 08:42:00

WHAT IS GOING ON-FREAKING OUT

Ok, Right now I am freaking out!!! I received my email to go on line and pay my $88.00 AOS fee. So I when to login and it says the following message:

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

So I called the NVC right awats and the rep wasn't very reassuring. She told me not to worry and that it is because they are in the process of making the bill avaliable. I do not buy into this. Has anyone ever received this type of message???

Please let me know so I can rest a little.

Thanks

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2014-04-28 13:48:00

Seems like it is never enuff

Just be happy you guys made it this far. Way better than having an approved petition 6 weeks ago n still not received by NVC. Sure feels like a record breaker. Jamaica can be so backwards at times. Sometimes I feel like the IOs are just bad minded n dont want to see people leave the island I swear. I dont c y or what difference does it make if he has proof of divorce papers smh. Obviously he is only married to u. Smh

Thank-you. I know I should be happy I am this far and I am. As you know road blocks suck,.from your story I know you feel the same pain just in a different phase of the process. The system is so backwards. They have all the original proof they need. What difference do the full details really make. Its a done deal. The divorce and a new marriage very real and legit.

Jamaica requires an original copy of a divorce CERTIFICATE,.not a divorce decree. Guess they gey to make the rules as they go along. Smh another sleepless night..

SweetieOne

Female

Jamaica

2012-12-03 23:58:00

K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

Making Manila travel plans to be with wife during interview

what i had planned to do before i was put on AR .....I bought my ticket with open return(no extra cost) then i would have just called my agent and said give me a return date and 1 way ticket for my fiance same itinerary, now the downside to this is sometimes it can take 2 weeks to get a open date for return if season is busy. as in my case i had already extended my visa twice and was gonna expire again and we were put on AR, so i abandoned that plan and returned alone march 6th ...so of course she recieved her Visa 11 days later.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-03-20 14:00:00

Question about delivery of Visa after approval

After being a short time in AR we recieved the text from DelBros saying they had the Visa and would be delivering it. It was only 2 days after the text before it was at the "door". We live in Angeles city, pampanga. Like the others said it is possible to send the visa to any address in phils, and even name 1 other person to recieved in your absence.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-03-25 00:46:00

Manila airport Fee's??

Anyone recently gone thru manila airport have any info as to what is required to pay in fees?, such as travel tax?? (ticket was purchased in usa), 550peso exit fee?, any visa exit fees?...........thanks for any info.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-03-26 01:39:00

AR in the Philippines?

KTMguy, yes they embassy would have asked for further documents at the interview if required. U should ask your fiance' if she recieved a white paper with her pink paper to pay the Delbros Fee, the white paper would have a check mark in the "wait until u hear from us" box, or more boxes will be checked if u are on AR. I also payed the delivery fee and we werent asked for additional docs. but we did recieve that white paper and were on AR for only 3 weeks thank goodness, but yes i would call the embassy and inquire....my opinion is your on AR but its just a simple review shouldnt take much longer.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-03-28 14:42:00

Is a semminar required for Philippine women?

Vjers from the Manila Embassy,

I have heard something about a semminar that is required for Filipinas prior to them being given their K-3 visa, is this true, please explain.

Rob and Melinda

It is a seminar required but not for them to get their k visa, but after u get the visa it is a stamp added to the passport, allowing the filipino to go abroad, without it there can be problems leaving or so i have heard.
the Seminar is CFO seminar, and must be attended in manila and cebu i believe.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-08-10 13:36:00

Manila Embassy Interview

My fiance went to her CFO without any of that kind of info only birthcert, baptismal, passport.... no personal relationship type paperwork and she recieved her CFO certificate no problem. They did ask her alot of questions she said it was harder than the actual interview at the embassy.

swellington

Male

Philippines

2006-03-23 23:54:00