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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about the interview_translating documents
Thanks! Can I do the translation? Or it has to be someone different? Does it have to be some one professional or a person who is fluent in both languages? Thanks!
RayitoFemaleChile2009-08-01 14:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about the interview_translating documents
Hi all. I'm still waiting for my NOA2. but I was wondering if my fiance needs to translate the documents that will be asked in the interview? Like his birth certificate or any legal documents. I thought since the interview will be in his language all documents can be in his native language, so there was no translation needed. The same goes for proof of relationship I was not planning to translate any documents. I thought we only needed to tranlate the I-129F package if any documents were in foreign language? blink.gif

Thanks for your help,
Eli
RayitoFemaleChile2009-08-01 10:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 question 10
10. I have submitted a visa petition(s) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of the following person(s). If not state "NONE"

This question emplies to the date that I sent the I-129F petition, the day they received it??

Thanks,
Rayito
RayitoFemaleChile2009-09-22 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHad Interview - Reponse: "We will be in touch"
After 9 months of processing, my wife (Israeli citizen) finally had her CR1 immigration visa interview this morning at the US Consulate in Jerusalem. The interview was very cold and mechanical, but my wife answered all the CO's questions as best she could. There was not any attention paid to the documentation or photos. Some answers were better than others and at the end, the CO just said, "OK, you're finished," and took my wife's passport.

My wife asked "What should I tell my husband?" The CO only replied, "I will keep in touch with you." I would have thought the CO would have either said "You're approved" or "You're rejected."

My wife did NOT receive any Refusal Letter at the interview, but she also didn't go to the SHAAL Courier Service to pay for the passport to be returned. I might assume taking her passport was a good sign, but I'm not certain.

Has anyone gone through this process? Can you confirm if she should have received the Refusal Letter if she was refused? Did people who were approved have to go to the SHAAL Courier Service to pay for shipping?
SongerMaleIsrael2010-06-17 05:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUPDATE INTERVIEW INFO.
Glad everything worked out for you! congrats!
GabrielMale02006-11-28 09:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow do I know if the Seoul Embassy has Received my K-1 Petition?
How will I know if the US Embassy in Seoul has received my K-1 Petition?

I have received a NVC case number on Feb 15th. The notice said the K-1 will be forwarded to the US Embassy in Seoul within a week.

My fiance has not yet received her Packet 3. How can I find out if the Seoul embassy has received my petition or when she will receive the packet 3?
GabrielMale02007-03-08 11:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhere Is My Packet 3??? Need Help
I just emailed the Seoul embassy. I called them also but they said there's no one live to talk to until 2-3:30pm their time.
GabrielMale02007-03-14 21:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhere Is My Packet 3??? Need Help
I've received a letter stating that my I-129f has been forwarded on to the US Embassy in Seoul. It's been 1 month since then and my fiance still has not received her packet 3.

What should I do to get more info on this? Should I call the embassy? Any info would be great.
GabrielMale02007-03-14 17:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionObtaining a Police Certificate and Interview Date in London
Dear All,

Thanks so much for the great input. We hurried up and mailed the police form off today and are planning to finish the rest of the Packet3 forms tomorrow! good.gif

Best,
Lost Pup
lostpupMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-02 21:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionObtaining a Police Certificate and Interview Date in London
Hello All, helpsmilie.gif

My fiance finally received her info packet from the London consulate right before the holidays. (I'm guessing from reading a few posts that VJers refer to this as Packet 3?). As we review the paperwork that's needed, a couple things remain unclear...or rather, we're wondering what other experienced visa recipients have done.

1) Has anyone been able to contact (via phone or email) the UK consulate directly and request a specific interview date? If so, please let us know the number or email address you used. OR is your interview date only determined by the consulate once the applicant has returned all of the requested documentation?

2) re: the police certificate. How long exactly have applicants waited to receive their police certificates from the Metropolitan Police? We've read differing opinions and the Metropolitan police website says "no more than 40 days". How accurate is this? Is this business days or calendar days? Has anyone received one any sooner? We're trying to plan her travel to the US and want to think as proactively as possible.

3) Is form 3019b the correct form? This is the form which provides information held on the Police National Computer (PNC) about you provided by the National Identification Service (NIS).

4) Has anyone ever mailed the police form application instead of requesting it in person?

Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Lost Pup
lostpupMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-02 01:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance/Sponsor NOT allowed at interview?!?!!?
blink.gif According to the embassy website (http://georgia.usemb...sasfiancee.html), "The American Citizen petitioner may not attend the interview with his or her fiancé(e)"

What the heck is that about? Everywhere I've read and all the people I've talked to say that although it is not required, it is STRONGLY recommended that I be there for my fiance's interview, if for nothing more than to answer any questions about my ability to support him in the US and, of course, to support our assertion that this is not a sham engagement.

Has anyone seen this in Georgia or anywhere else? wacko.gif
NatashaWFemaleGeorgia2008-07-26 14:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMontreal Consulate
They received my checklist on Oct. 17 and our interview is scheduled for Feb. 7. That's just short of 4 months. If they keep at the same rate (hopefully they'll speed it up a little) yours will probably be in late Feb. or early March.

Edited by BexandDavid, 16 January 2007 - 12:34 PM.

BexandDavidNot TellingCanada2007-01-16 12:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan petitioner attend the beneficiary's interview?
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QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Nov 2 2009, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Smizzy @ Nov 1 2009, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?



Many, maybe even most, do allow this. Check the consulate reviews section. I strongly recommend going even if you cannot go in the building, be there for your fiancee, not the interview.

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In addition, if the consulate does not allow the USC to accompany your fiance to the interview, you can give her your passport to take inside to show to the consular officer. Pretty much irrefutable proof that you're waiting outside for her, and as an earlier poster mentioned, this is great bonafide relationship evidence.


Thanks everyone. That's brilliant advice. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of being there to support her through a pivotal moment and never thought about using my passport as evidence of the relationship. I guess if a picture = 1000 words then a passport = 1000 pictures. tongue.gif

SmizzyMaleAustralia2009-11-02 20:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan petitioner attend the beneficiary's interview?
Hello All,

We've just sent off our packet 3 and will be awaiting the interview date. Since I'll be traveling down to see my fiancee in a couple weeks, it is highly likely that I will there when the interview is scheduled. Does anyone know if I can go into the consulate with her on the date of the interview? Do they allow entry to the petitioners as well?
SmizzyMaleAustralia2009-11-01 23:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 question 21 problem
I did the same thing as you guys i was told by a friend of mine who is a lawyer to put on 21c 0 as on the instructions says that don't count someone twice.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-12-29 16:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
tell me about it i'm a person that hates to depend on others but in this case i'm in USCIS hands, i know i have it easier than most of the people in this forum as my husband is only 3 1/2 hours away from me and i go to see him every 2 or 3 months but still it hurts to have a relationship based on telephone and emails. right now his company email server is down and he is bombarding me with text messages. lets hope things change and improve but trust me bringing hate and compare us with others is the worst mistake you could make. just give your self a time with your wife and i really hope that you don't have to move to china to be with her and that your case gets approved soon.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 13:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
no I haven't I'm in the same boat as you are only that I have 4 months in this twilight zone
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
for petitions that were filled from June 07 no more waiting list actually NVC takes care of scheduling the interview date with the embassy at Santo Domingo. but one of my husbands cousing filled a petition on 2005 and got approved in 5 months BUT waited for an interview 1 year a 6 months.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
I don't know how long mine will take to get approved and that is not what we are discussing about is just the fact that we can't make prejudice comments and generalized when we are struggling too.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
as you could see he was lucky to be approved by June 07 that was when the waiting list was abolished. in my case the approval was not the delay the issue was when waiting for interview.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
in my case i will say the same as you did because the main reason why petitions to Dominican citizens delay is FRAUD and that most of them only marry US citizens to get to America that's all. but that is not my case but i have to pay the price of others doing wrong but i don't have the right to get back at all Dominicans and tell them that they are the worst thing on earth and that thanks to them i can't be with the only clean person in DR.. this whole thing is cruel but i really hope we get to see changes. at least in my case the eliminate the waiting list wich still have people pending for interviews from 2006, so probably i won't have to wait 2 or 3 years to bring my husband to US as other people prior june 2007 had to do.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
i understand your frustration trust me i do and i apologize for saying nasty things to you like pcana said nobody DESERVES bad things but dont blame other people for your troubles. blame the right entity which is the screwed system we have but that even though we think is bad we considered to be better thatn the ones in our spouses countries and that's why instead of moving with them we think better to bring them here.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
you also choose to be in this situation the system is unfair we know that and before i got involved in this thing i knew that it was not going to be easy specially because my husband is from Dominican Republic and they have a 2 year waiting or more... NO MATTER WHAT so i knew that my case was going to be painful but I CHOOSE THIS i decided that my love was bigger than the system and i was going to battle BUT if it doesn't work out we have a plan B and that is either move with him at DR or move to some other spanish speaking country where we could earn a living.

as humans we have rights and those are to be treated equally!
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
QUOTE (gogo @ Jul 9 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but not everyone is lucky enough to be rich.. that is why my wife is born in China... her family isn't rich.. just because you come to the US , it doesn't mean you have a good life.. it just means you have a chance at a better one.. if I want money, I can go rob a bank or earn it the right way with a job... that's why criminals get caught and regular citizens don't have to worry about that problem.. with greater rewards you have greater risks.. if someone comes illegally, then they always have to watch over their back for fear of being caught.. while people who apply and do it the right way won't have to..



GOGO now you are understanding the concept "they always have to watch over their back for fear of being caught" don't they have enough whit that?? at least your case is going to be approved some day maybe not this month maybe the following but there is no way is not going to be dismissed you have a HOPE they don't so to live with that fear and sadness is not an easy thing but they chose to be here and have to cope with it but that doesn't mean that they don't have to right to express how desperate they feel as you also have the same right to express your pain for being apart from your wife.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 12:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
what I meant by not making him any better is that he is not in the position to judge what other people do in order to achieve their goals. there are US citizen criminals and robbers as there are illegal aliens criminals and robbers, whether you got legal status or not it doesn't label you as a criminal. not everyone is luck enough to have born here in USA or to have entered the country legally.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 11:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
QUOTE (pcana @ Jul 9 2008, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SraCastillo @ Jul 9 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
See how bad it is to wish or say what other people deserve and how unfair is to condemn people. I say that he got what he deserves as the same way he is judging the illegal aliens to get the treat they got just because they chose to take a risk to benefit their families. DONT DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU DON'T WANT TO BE DONE TO YOU! he is in a deep pain i know but that doesn't justify his prejudist thinking.




You don't have to be rude or unfair to prove a point.. like I said before I don't agree with him on the inmmigration issue either but that it self doesn't make him an IDIOT (your words) or DESERVE what he's going through with his case, what would you do if you were in his shoes?? just try to choose the right word next time without offending anybody..
abby


I know I didn't have to be rude and mean because I know I was mean I recognized that, BUT also he would have to think twice before posting hating topics and comments as he did when he is also struggling to accomplish a dream and just because he is doing it by respecting the law it doesn't make him any better.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 11:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
I did empathize whit his pain because I have been 6 months married and I can't wait to share a life with my husband here in US but not because things don't work the way we want we have the right to condemn others for chasing a dream.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 10:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
See how bad it is to wish or say what other people deserve and how unfair is to condemn people. I say that he got what he deserves as the same way he is judging the illegal aliens to get the treat they got just because they chose to take a risk to benefit their families. DONT DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU DON'T WANT TO BE DONE TO YOU! he is in a deep pain i know but that doesn't justify his prejudist thinking.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 10:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
QUOTE (Capsule @ Jul 8 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're not alone, I get mad too.

I am trying to do everything the legal way and I have not moved an inch forward. It is largely because of these illegals why MY case looks so suspicious and will raise red flags to anyone.

It sickens me to know that sometimes the right way isn't the RIGHT way.


are you sure you are trying to do everything the legal way? marring your cousin knowing that is against the law of your country doesn't sound like something right! also If you are given the chance of bringing your wife illegally to be with you here in US wouldn't you take the chance??

Edited by SraCastillo, 09 July 2008 - 09:55 AM.

SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 09:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
QUOTE (Todd-Leah @ Jul 9 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jul 8 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whatever you want to think of illegal entrants and their children aside......

Bottom line is these people aren't affecting your visa process. They aren't in the system and they aren't clogging the pipeline.

These people only 'clog' the system if they apply for asylum or refugee status. Otherwise they are the concern of ICE, not USCIS.

The reason your visas take so long is because of historic abuse of a familial connection to a USC to gain immigration benefits. You blame illegals for walking across the border, but the next best thing to that is being related to a USC. There is no limit to the number of spouses and children the United States will admit. It's a greencard you can get merely by being married. It's the best 'legal' way to abuse the system if you happen to not live in Mexico in Canada.

Don't get overzealous patting yourselves on the back for doing things the 'legal' way. There's loads plenty abuse of this method. If there weren't, the consulates would be pumping out visas faster than McDonald's makes cheeseburgers.


rebeccajo,
Many people in my country could not understand why even professionals who have steady jobs, have traveled to many other countries for fun got turned away for US visitor visa, especially when we need no visa for many commonwealth countries. However, having stayed in US for a while, I could understand the assumption of immigration intent unless proven otherwise that the consulates adopt. I could also understand the reason to scrutinize every IV petition and application to weed out frauds.

But, keeping the files for months at god knows where before processing them hardly do anything to curb abuse of the system. IMO, much of the delays are a direct result of an inefficient system, an organization that needs a major revamp and a workforce that needs some whips.

My bet is every developed country is dealing with illegal immigrants and frauds. However, I am yet to see one that has the same magnitude of delays for spouses and family. If Australia (a country also deals with the same abuse and fraud issues) can pump out a visa for couples to unite in 2-3 weeks(in my country), maybe USCIS should send a troop to study and learn how they do that!

Leah


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SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 09:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
QUOTE (LaL @ Jul 8 2008, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gogo @ Jul 8 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, the "illegal" children always have a decision to go back to their home country.



a child, who possibly knows/remembers nothing of their home country can make this kind of decision? I think your long delay has clouded your rationale.



GOGO at first I felt sorry for you but now I know why your case is pending and why you will not be happy EVER! because instead of worrying and praying with your heart you are being and IDIOT hating and becoming full of jealousness! I don't wish you bad but you got what you deserve!
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 09:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDominican Republic and VSC
The company name is Broadvoice and you get it here in the US the service is 9.99 but with taxes is about $15 a month.

by the way i got my first touch today!!!! i don't know what to expect from it but i'm happy
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-11 08:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDominican Republic and VSC
well does your husband have high speed internet? if he does then your cost will only be 15 a month which is the service here in USA , with broadvoice you will buy a box wich has a NYC number or any state you may choose assigned and you take it to DR plug it and LISTO you will now have a US number in DR that you could call and he could call you and talk unlimited. my baby calls me everymorning to wake me up and at night we talk from 9pm till 1am or sometimes 2am. is amazing smile.gif

with calling cards i used to spend $80 monthly, my husband didn't have DSL so we got the service which is about 900 pesos like 30 dollars monthly plus the $15 of the calling plan makes about 45 dollars monthly saving me $35 a month.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 15:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDominican Republic and VSC
yeah i do the same i was there last may and now i'm going back next month smile.gif i'm so happy to see him again!

about the calling how do you do it? i have broadvoice which is VOIP and i pay 15 dollars monthly and he could call me and i could call him anytime, unlimited minutes.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 15:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDominican Republic and VSC
that's for k3 only??? noooooo my lord! and we are just on the first step only! i trying to keep my calm but everyday i see it so farrrrr
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 15:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDominican Republic and VSC
Nothing amor i'm going crazyyyyyyy but there is nothing to do than just wait.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-09 15:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 K-3 approved whats the next step?
if husband is from NY i assumed the service center is Vermont.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-24 13:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's happening at Vermont?
plus she gave me the whole information without confirming if i was the beneficiary or the petitioner. also they do mention that they could only give info to petiotioner beneficiary and attorney or agency in charge of the case. so its weird that they didn't provide you with your case info.
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-17 08:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's happening at Vermont?
QUOTE (YMR @ Jul 16 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SraCastillo @ Jul 15 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for your positive comments!! we all need to be positive but its so hard to get to that point when your love one is far away from you sad.gif



The worst part is when i have called to the Center and one of those stupid representative tell me that they can not provide information to the beneficiary.


you know what's funny is that the other day i was trying to help a friend of mine that is petitioning his sister and i called USCIS and aks about the status on this case and the operator thought that i was the petitioner when the name on the receipt says VICENTE she was like Ms. Vicente your petition has been approved and sent to NVC you got to deal with them from now on and i was like is this lady stupid? Ms. Vicente?? Vicente is a guy name! they really don't have a brain!
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-17 08:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's happening at Vermont?
Thanks for your positive comments!! we all need to be positive but its so hard to get to that point when your love one is far away from you sad.gif
SraCastilloFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-15 09:35:00