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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC passport question
Photocopy the page again and send it in. If her expiry date is on another page instead of the biographic page, make sure to include that page as well.

Someone got a RFE for that.

Edited by sachinky, 28 April 2010 - 04:06 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 04:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor question
1. US Passport copy/ Birth certificate/ Certificate of Naturalization.

2. However many intending immigrants are there. Put 1 if there's only one immigrant being sponsored.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 23:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
Okay, even though I hate quoting Wikipedia as a source, here's a start:

http://en.wikipedia....ates_of_America

This is the part that would apply to you if you do decide to have a child outside of the U.S. in the near future--

Jus sanguinis
Under certain circumstances, US citizenship can be acquired via jus sanguinis from one's parents. The following conditions affect children born outside the US and its outlying possessions to married parents (special conditions affect children born out of wedlock).

If both parents are US citizens, the child is a citizen if either of the parents has ever lived in the US prior to the child's birth.
If one parent is a US citizen and the other parent is a US national, the child is a citizen if the US citizen parent has lived in the US for a continuous period of at least one year prior to the child's birth.
If one parent is a US citizen and the other parent is not, the child is a citizen if
the US citizen parent has been "physically present" in the US before the child's birth for a total period of at least five years, and
at least two of those five years were after the US citizen parent's fourteenth birthday.

And this one explains it well:

"Any confusion on this point is the result of misunderstanding the legal concepts of jus sanguinis (right of blood) and jus soli (right of birthplace) as they apply to citizenship questions in the United States. Here's how the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service explains the matter:

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship at birth to almost all individuals born in the United States or in U.S. jurisdictions, according to the principle of jus soli. Certain individuals born in the United States, such as children of foreign heads of state or children of foreign diplomats, do not obtain U.S. citizenship under jus soli.
Certain individuals born outside of the United States are born citizens because of their parents, according to the principle of jus sanguinis (which holds that the country of citizenship of a child is the same as that of his/her parents)."

Source: http://urbanlegends....ama_citizen.htm

Edited by sachinky, 29 April 2010 - 04:02 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-29 04:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
India, for example, follows both in granting Indian citizenship. Germany, on the other hand, only allows one, can't remember which one, though.

Edited by sachinky, 29 April 2010 - 03:47 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-29 03:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
The United States of America grants natural-born citizenship status based on the political concepts on jus sanguine or jus solis.

The former is by blood (sanguine)--one USC parent is sufficient to grant the child USC, no matter which country the child is born in.

The latter is by soil (solis)--if you're born on U.S. soil you are a USC, even if neither one of your parents are. Thus, the popularity of anchor babies.

Some USCs are considered to be natural born by meeting both criteria, others are deemed to be natural born USCs by meeting either ONE criteria.

Hope this helps! I'll see if I can find an official link for you.

Edited by sachinky, 29 April 2010 - 03:43 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-29 03:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
Actually, a child of a USC, even if born in any other country is deemed to be natural born by virtue of jus sanguine.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-29 03:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
I agree--file for CR-1 now. As you're a military guy, you'll qualify for expedited processing.

That line isn't called the misinformation line for no reason around here.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 23:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
Hmm, I see what you're saying.

Tricky.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 10:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
She's already in the U.S.?

Then go ahead and file for AOS if she had no intentions of immigrating at the time of POE.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 10:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAcute insanity with a side of schizophrenia
Read the guides for CR-1/IR-1.

Do your homework from before and prepare accordingly.

You will be fine.

Come back and post if you have more questions!

Good luck. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 09:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 vs CR1/IR1
A lawyer cannot achieve faster processing rates. On the contrary, they might actually slow you down considerably.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-19 15:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 vs CR1/IR1
File for the CR-1. The K-3 has been declared dead as of Feb 1, 2010.

Good luck!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-19 15:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved for K-1, then fiance got F-1, then we got married, LONG STORY
File for Adjustment of Status from his F-1.

Good luck! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 22:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?
The problem with people hoping and wishing their K-3s will go through in this current era is that when NVC closes the 129f and proceeds with the I-130, the petitioner and the beneficiary are caught totally unprepared for the NVC stage. What could have technically been completed in 3-4 weeks now takes much longer as they need to sort out their PCCs, civil documents and tax information.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-08 12:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?
Why are people insisting on things that happened 2-3 years ago with what is happening now? The new rule has only gone into effect as of Feb 1, 2010.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-08 11:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?
Another case involving the K-3 and K-4.

http://www.visajourn...al-visa-center/
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-06 23:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?

I think you mean 02/10. But regardless, there's the answer to everyone's questions.


Well, I meant 02/01/2010. :P
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-01 17:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are people advising others that the K3 is obsolete?
This comes from another VJ member. Her Brazilian friend was in line to get a K-3 for herself and K-4 for her kids. Because their I-130 and I-129f petitions were approved post-02/01, she tried to get USCIS to hold on to the I-130 and forward only the I-129f. Unfortunately, both were forwarded and NVC administratively closed the I-129f. Despite her many pleas to consider her case as a special one, she was told that her husband would have to file separate I-130s for the kids.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-01 10:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about form I-130
You cannot adjust your status from EWI because you have no 'status' to speak of. To AOS, you need lawful entry into the U.S.

You will have to file for CR-1/IR-1 through your husband which will also be denied at the interview due to your illegal entry. You will incur a 10 year ban which can only be waived by your USC husband if he is able to prove sufficient hardship.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-18 16:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and now need to know which visa to file( K3?)
File for AOS from your F-1 student visa. Read the guides. They are quite helpful.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-19 10:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 frustration and rant
Congratulations on your NOA2!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-25 02:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 frustration and rant
I believe they do. I'm trying to think of the member's name but there were two for certain. Sometime back in January. They were RFE'd for something missing with the 129f but since they wanted to continue to with the CR-1, they ignored it and the I-130s were approved.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-24 17:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 frustration and rant
I know of a few folks who ignored the RFE on the 129f and their I-130s were adjudicated and approved.

Edited by sachinky, 24 June 2010 - 12:07 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-24 12:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 versus CR-1 Dilemma
A I-551 stamp is a temporary GC so yes, theoretically, you are eligible to start working the next day.

Most job applications will not process without a SSN so you can't really start the job-search till you get your SSN.

I already had one, due to my previous F-1 visa, so I just requested for the annotation on the card to be removed.

I started applying for jobs two weeks after I got here and got hired within two weeks of that.

Edited by sachinky, 22 July 2010 - 03:58 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-22 15:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 versus CR-1 Dilemma
I suggest you proceed with the IR-1 visa. File separate I-130 petitions for your kids.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-20 21:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe dont have pictures and we haven't been to each other's country
I think we have done all we can to 'help' the OP.

They say 'De Nial' is a river in Egypt?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-07 01:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe dont have pictures and we haven't been to each other's country
Zero, and I do mean, zero chance of this visa being approved. Let alone from Pakistan.

If I were you, I'd stop worrying about pictures and focus my energies on meeting somewhere in person, however difficult it might be.

Proxy marriages are not considered valid for immigration purposes unless there is proof that the marriage has been subsequently consummated.

If you don't believe us, you can always call a lawyer.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-06 10:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresObtaining Police clearance certificate in India (Chennai embassy)
It has to be WITHIN 6 months. Not before.

Surely you understand the difference between "within" and "before?"
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-29 11:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 process what happens after NOA2
The K-3 is dead? Smart move.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-10 02:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the best Visa to get when married to USC for over 6 years
The daughter will not need a visa as she is a USC.

File for IR-1 through DCF.

Welcome to VJ. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-10-23 06:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIN MAJOR DILEMMA, plz help...help...help and help.
Are you both of Indian origin?

Did you meet on a wedding website? Or was it a dating site?

Do you both belong to the same religion?

If by small ceremony, you mean fire, priest and mangalsutra--you're married in the eyes of our multiple Hindu gods and goddesses and Indian law. You should have your husband obtain a marriage certificate and start preparing for the CR-1. If you're well prepared, you can go through the CR-1 process in 8 months or so. Do NOT do anything as foolish as lying to the US government about your marriage ceremony.

Personal opinion: I find it terribly odd when people talk about how they can't live without the other person given that they've known them for a few months and met only once in real life. You'll survive a few months apart. We all did.

Edited by sachinky, 21 October 2011 - 11:47 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-10-21 23:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWill My future wife recieve her packet in spanish
QUOTE (Jess & Edgar @ Dec 3 2007, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All of the packets we received once our paperwork went to El Salvador was in Spanish. We never got anything in English. Having said that, packet 4 directed us to a website which had both English and Spanish versions as do many of the forms for packet 3.

I was in the Peace Corps in El Salvador and during our training a guy from the department of State came to speak to us. He said that something like 98% of first time tourist visa applicants are denied in El Salvador. That isn't to say that the same person with the same qualifications gets denied and then has to keep trying, it is just that they are really strict on their requirements and tons of people who don't meet them apply. Having said that, for the K visa, as long as you have everything you need you shouldn't have a problem.



Same is true for Peru with tourist Visas. Denied Denied Denied...Maybe if your lucky (and prove strong enough ties, which is the hard part) and approval. But K-1's a different. No real reason to prove ties to return, haha. With a legit relationship most are approvals.
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2007-12-03 22:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWill My future wife recieve her packet in spanish
Scott,

Try checking out this link:

http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

The K-1 Visa Guide, The K-1 Process Chart, and K-1 Visa Tips will address a lot of your concerns. The K-faqs (which is accessible under the K-1 Process Flow Chart link) is pretty useful too.

I'm not too sure about what you heard from your friend. I wonder if he/she is speaking more along the lines of a tourist visa....
If all is legit and your paperwork is in order you should both be fine. We all tend to worry I guess.
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2007-12-03 00:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGod's word works
QUOTE (I @ Nov 21 2007, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This topic is very appropriate in this area, for those who are going through something or ever been through something, this is where we get our strength from to press on. If you feel this was inappropriate you don't have to read or respond to anything. It weird how only 1 person thought it was inappropriate and just had to say something. We are all still encouraged. I pray that you are blessed and encouraged as well!!!!!!!!!



May He be ever present. In our hearts and our posts good.gif Our God is powerful.

QUOTE
Be prepared as a person that "plays God" is coming soon.
That's the CO at the US embassy!
They can affect your life more than the "real God" with one word!
Sad but true! Their word works also!


As for the Embassy playing god and affecting our lives I must add that while it is true that they hold an approval that is powerful in how can affect us, no power is granted that is not granted from above. Regardless of our hopes may we always submit to His will. Sometimes our trials will be bigger than others. But Glory to God
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-01-05 13:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTravel to Armenia safe?
QUOTE (Rail @ Dec 6 2007, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been to Bogota and found it to be more secure than my own home town. I am planning a trip to Armenia to see my fiancee and was wondering how safe it would be for a gringo. My fiancee wants me to come but is always overly protective and makes me worry a little when there is not much need to. Anyway, let me know what your thoughts are about going there. Thanks



http://travel.state....s/cis_1141.html

I don't know much about Armenia but this link from the U.S. Department of State has the consular information along with travel warnings for the area. It looks like there are less warnings than Colombia. wink.gif

Be safe and enjoy your time with your fiancee.

Edited by Gringita/Morenito, 07 December 2007 - 11:05 AM.

Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2007-12-07 11:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 visa interview lima peru
QUOTE (Electric_kitty @ Jan 20 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
i recently got the appt. letter for the interview on feb,6 2008
but i am kind a concern about what all i should take to the interview.
does my fiancee need to go with me? i have seen some post that says that they all declined if no.
i did not know about the pay check stubs but very nice add on. please help me prepare


Check out a few of the Peru members timelines, which reminds me timeline.gif

Here are a couple of things that might help.

http://www.visajourn...e...ru&cty=Lima

And from the VJ Guides: A list of some things good for the interview are: (And of course anything else you are asked to bring)



1.A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).2.Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3.Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).4.I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a US Notary Public), with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.5.You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6.A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.7.Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

Don't worry and Good luck. Let us know how it goes!!

Sam
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-01-25 09:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAttention all Cuban filers waiting on interview in havanna
QUOTE (Barbara y Alexis @ Jan 31 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and one more question...

for anyone to answer...

i think i've read this somewhere but can't recall the answer.
at what point can i call the havana office and set up an appointment for an interview?

do my papers have to already be out of NVC and arrived in Havana?
i'm so anxious...but it will probably take my bf a little longer to collect all the info...has to get to santiago for police cert for example...

thanks.


Just a heads up.....I think you mean fiance instead of bf si?

Good luck,

Sam
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-02 12:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionapproved visa, buying a ticket
QUOTE (Kristen&Mark @ Jan 2 2008, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

After the longest day of my life of crying, praying and swearing... Mark called this afternoon of being all day at the embassy in Managua saying he got the visa! wOOOhOoo! They put us through more scare and frustration to the very last step! Anyway, he's finally got it. He can pick it up next Wednesday.

THANK GOD! thanks everyone for your advice and support!

I need to book a flight and was going to make it next Friday, 2 days after they said he could pick it up, since it's Nicaragua and who knows what might happen! Is it necessary to book a roundtrip or doesn't it matter if it's a one-way? Any advice? If it's an e-ticket, do I just put it under his name, does he need to have a credit card or anything? He doesn't have one! Does it matter where he enters or are all POE the same?

Any advice is appreciated! Thanks all, good luck!



Congrats!! kicking.gif Round-trip or one-way...either is fine, see which is priced better. E ticket matching the name on his Visa and Passport will be perfect...and there is a section here on VJ that has reviews of many POEs. I have read that JFK may be one of the only POEs where he can get the stamp for work authorization if he is seeking that..... (even then it is not a guarantee he will get it there and still is only good for the 90 days the visa is good for.)
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-05 01:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 Visa Approved! (A September Filer)
good.gif Congrats!!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-05 01:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPOLICE CERTIFICATE QUESTION (k1 visa)
QUOTE (flomagy @ Feb 29 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Feb 29 2008, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO all VJ members !
I have a quick question
My Fiance got his packet 3, for visa K1 and we are pondering on the police certificate. They say he needs a police certificate from the places he has lived since he is 16..
he know lives in Peru. He is 30 years old, but at the age of 16 thru 18 years old he lived in Mexico.
Thers no way we can get a police certificate from Mexico since he would have to request it in person, I think its irrelevant to ask for that. I always thought that it was always important to bring a police certificate for the place of residency within the last 10 years!
Help! whistling.gif if anyone nows what they are really asking at the day of the interview!



thank u


If I may ask, how did your fiancee go from living in Mexico to Peru? blink.gif




I think it was Peru to Mexico then back to Peru biggrin.gif
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-03-02 01:51:00