ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPriority date Current??

A visa number that is!



thank you. it seema like LPR have a couple years to wait. can't wait to get my citizenship, cross my fingures for november.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-10-02 20:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPriority date Current??
I have a Priority date (september 22, 2011)
I am a LPR petitioner.
What does the Priority date mean or do for me?

I am currenty in process for citizenship but i still want to know what it means and how to use the priority date.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-09-30 20:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 August 2011 & Waiting!!
With CSC's back log if you look at most people who are approved they have seemed to wait close to 200 days instead of the avarage 150. so i counted my 200 days and will get frustrated after that. I keep looking at the ignor list also and it seems like they are approving end of july begining of Aug petitions. my NOA1 is sept 23rd so i guess April for me.

i go to Trinidad to see my hubby in May :dance: ... kind of wish it was tomrw carnival monday :whistle: lolll.

keep the faith.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2012-02-19 21:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrinidad embassy

Hi all I went to the embassy today and they took my passport and gave me a letter say Congradts on the approved immigrant visa and I'm supposed to collect it next week they warned me not to purchase a ticket so happy is almost over :) phew



CONGRATZz the feeling's probably beyond happy.
cant wait to get to the last and finiah step.
I guess all that is left to say is have a good flight :star:
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-10-30 14:26:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTime between Naturalization Interview and Oath Ceremony

Hello Guys, How you doing? I have a big question for everybody. I was approved for US citizenship on Wednesday May 26th. They told me that the letter of the oath would be here in my house within 2 weeks. When is going to be the Oath Ceremonies in Philadelphia? How much time do I have to wait for my Oath Ceremoney? Is it going to take too much? I don't know, I've read that something about 1 month after approval of the naturalization interview. I had my interview in Philladelphia, PA. Any response or Comments about when is going to be the next Oath ceremony in Philadelphia, Thanks and bye,



Hi,

Did you oath letter take the 2 weeks to come?

i did my oath october 13th and the IO told me my oath will be in 3-4 weeks in philadelphia. where you told the same thing?

how may days befor you oath did you receive you letter. and how long was you oath ceremony?
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-10-22 12:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400
I came to America 8 yrs ago.
Filled out all my trips on the N400 app.
I did my interview in Philly, PA. I did get a yellow slip but was to bring my drivers Lics.
my interviw was 3 mins long and they did not ask for my passport.

That's just my experience.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2012-03-26 11:57:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling N-400 for Bad credit
My cedit score is not pretty and when i did my citizenship last year in PA it did not affect me in anyway. I think what they are looking for is more of a criminal offence.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2012-05-15 10:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionScary experience at the bank
I work at a bank and i see this happen all the time. It's no big deal, it basically for you W-9 from, if you were not a LPR or a USC then you get a ben 8 form, it's to do with the way the taxes are reported. At least that's how it is at my bank. when i 1st opened my account they had me listed as a USC also and i didnt realise it untill after i got my natralization certificate and was trying to change it.

as long as it is correct in the socail security database.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2012-06-07 13:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 July Filers

well today I woke up at 5am (unusual for me) to hear my phone tweet a text, unusual at 5.30. I didn't bother to check it and went bleary eyed to my laptop. When I opened my email I had to look twice:

Your Case Status: Oath Ceremony

On November 29, 2011, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

it seems that when you finally stop worrying, things happen!!!!



I know that I will receive a letter hopefully in the next day or so telling me the actual DATE of the ceremony, and I can only hope this is still before January 10th.

keep your fingers crossed for me guys!

:thumbs:




YIPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY........

I AM A UNITED STATES CITIZEN.
yippyyyyyyyyy. :jest:
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-11-29 11:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 July Filers
I just received my letter for my oath that was Reschedule.. my oath is next Monday :)

It's str8 up rediculous that you guys have to wait so long, i think something is wrong... You should call some one or tell them you moved to philly to move ur case there :devil: Joking ...

But i wonder if you can ask them to go to another state to take your oath becuse of your Green card expiring. Try to stress to them more on the GReen card expiring other than the travel plans, cus that seems more serious and they wont want that.

Congratulations aminesbaby.. :dance: :dance:


Don't forget to make a trip to the Social Securtiy office too :thumbs:
And CONGRATZZZZZZ
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-11-19 11:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 July Filers

If i am not mistaken, mine is 53 days! :)


Mine took 1 day but as i said, philly seem to be on top of things.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-11-17 09:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 July Filers
I feel so bad to post this seeing that all of you all been waiting so long and i feel your pain.

My update is that after sending a letter to reschedualing my oath on Tuesday 1st of November, on 15th of novemeber my online status said i failed to appare at my ceromony. so i called USCIS and they told me a letter was send with instrustions but i should make an Info pass appt. As soon as i made the Info pass appointment my online status changed to " an oath was schedule and on the 15th they sent me a letter with a new oath date.

I guess Philly is board so they want things to do.

even tho my N-400 journey will be over soon i still keep you guys in mind because then im still waiting on my I-130 to get my hubby here. That's the hardest part of my process.

I WISH BEST OF LUCK TO YOU GUYS STILL PENDING....
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-11-16 12:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 July Filers

For those who have their oath scheduled or completed, how much time did it take from the status being changed from "placed in que for oath scheduling" to "your oath ceremony has been scheduled"



2 days but it depends on the office you are at.
Sugarz.K.RFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2011-11-15 10:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPakistan Country Specific K3 vs K1
Thanks everyone, I'm going with the K1. All the best!
kabhattiMalePakistan2009-10-19 15:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPakistan Country Specific K3 vs K1
Hi everyone, while I've done my research on benefits between the k1 and k3 visa, delving further into the statistics, I see, as far as I understand, (being a newbie) that according to stats on Pakistan, the K3 seems faster then the K1 by about 39 days. Is there something I am missing such as other processing times before the NVC stage?

Avg. Days between Consulate
Receiving Information from NVC
and Actual Interview
[url="http://www.visajourn...ine/stats.php"]

I am in a position to proceed with either route and need suggestions for the quickest most efficient method.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions

kabhattiMalePakistan2009-10-18 07:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance' Visa Denied!
I would get a hold of your US Senator and or Congressman and get them involved ASAP
kabhattiMalePakistan2009-10-21 08:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwho's still in AP in pakistan ?
Is it safe to say that male beneficiaries have a higher chance of Administrative Processing?
kabhattiMalePakistan2009-11-08 20:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes Islamabad, Pakistan allow both at interview K1
Just looking ahead, does the consulate in Pakistan allow the beneficiary and petitioner to interview?
kabhattiMalePakistan2009-11-16 15:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReligious beliefs and Bona Fide ongoing relationship
How does the Pakistan consulate view arranged marriages, particularly where the girl's honor is at stake. If a girl's family does not allow direct interaction with her fiance, will the consulate take religious and cultural practices into consideration?
For the benefit of others, in Islam, a girl's reputation is to remain pure until she is married. No dating. In the K1 visa process, it's certainly not a sure bet that a visa will be granted so the girl's family may be a bit reluctant to allow full interaction, such as email, skype, chat etc. Communication between the fiance and fiancee is done second hand, through her family members. Photos together were not a problem, but did not show affection. Public displays of affection is not usually recommended. In short, if we do not have sufficient phone records, chats etc., will that be an issue during the interview?
kabhattiMalePakistan2009-12-16 21:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3, what exact papers to expect for K1 Visa
I did numerous search's but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for so here goes. We just got our NOA2 yesterday and I need to know specifically what papers my fiancee in Pakistan should have before she is contacted by the Islamabad Consulate (in order to save time for an earlier interview date)

Please advise, thanks much!
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-03 09:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal Tax Returns

When you submit tax information the USCIS prefers the IRS transcripts. You can obtain the transcripts free of charge. >>>> http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html

If you do submit copies of tax returns submit the return and all schedules and supporting documents (W2, 1099, etc)



Thanks for the info.... by the way, is just the previous year's return ok or would you suggest at least another year back? Again, this is for K1. Thanks again.
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-11 21:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal Tax Returns
Filing for K1, should we send the every page including the various schedule C, F, etc or just the first two pages up until the signature?
P.s. I accidentally asked the question on the US Citizenship page while searching the forums.
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-11 20:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDid we get the Approval?

Yes visa is in her passport. Thats why we don't understand.



With that special Do Not Open envelope, I am quite certain she got the visa. The letter does seem like a mistake. Run baby run!
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-25 17:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK VISA FEE TO INCREASE TO $350 FROM $131
Ok all, bump this thread to the top by saying I just submitted my comments against the price increase. Can we hazard a guess that if and when we may see the increase if we're not successful?
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-02-01 11:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK VISA FEE TO INCREASE TO $350 FROM $131

http://guangzhou.use...e-increase.html

The full article:
http://www.regulatio...900006480a6a10b


What really pisses me off, is that from what i can see, for those of us that have already started this process- but not interviewed yet- we're havin a fast one pulled on us by DOS!

If i had known it was gonna be 167% more expensive come the interview, i would have just ###### myself and gotten married and done DCF!

#### THIS! Tell them this is bullshit, and if nothing else, allow those of us that already thought we would be coughing us $131 at interview the original price!

LET THEM KNOW THIS IS WRONG, and if this were a law that affected the average American's life IT would most certainly be given a grace period of some sort.

Refer to the first link for contact info. THIS APPLIES TO ALL EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES- NOT JUST CHINA.


I believe we have till mid February to complain and have our voices heard.
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-22 18:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3

^ yap as far as I know they schedule interviews during the first two weeks of each month. Each month they schedule the for the next month's appointments. So they might schedule it during the first 10 days of Feb and you hopefully will get the interview letter (email from NVC) during the first 2 weeks of Feb... So think about March for the interview date. Our case left NVC on Dec 31st and I got appointment letter (email) on Jan 10th. The interview has been scheduled for February 17th.



So NVC is still involved at this stage? I thought once they give the petition to Islamabad it's up to the embassy to schedule the interview?
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-21 22:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Best most economical courier to Pakistan from USA? Would you trust USPS, UPS or Fedex, or DHL? Of course, I don't want to pay an arm and a leg
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-11 13:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3

any more feed back on calling pakistan???


I just signed up with New Era Telecom, it's the same/sister company as United Telecom, about $38 to signup(refundable) and then it's 4.5 cents minute to Pakistan, small connection fee of .39cents. Sound quality has been fine so far. They also have plenty of promotions when you sign up, including for the person who refers you.
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-03 20:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFederal and/or State Income Tax Forms

Thanks everyone for the reply. Federal Transcripts only is what I will send. Have a great day.
John



Bumping this for an additonal question, did you all send the entire pages of the printout or just the first 2 pages up until the signature/preparer and date? Do I need to include the various schedules?
kabhattiMalePakistan2010-01-11 20:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)passing through

i called NVC today and they recieved my packet on the 1st and it was sent to morocco on the 3rd. approx how long does it take to get to morocco?



When you called NVC, did you already have your new case number or just call to find out with the one USCIS gave you? I am about at the same stages you are at with the recent NOA2, so wanted to see if I should call or just wait the 4 weeks they say to. Thanks!


i called for both reasons mainly bc i am anxious now to have him here. bc i have found my apartment and i am lonely without him in it
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-08 21:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)passing through
i called NVC today and they recieved my packet on the 1st and it was sent to morocco on the 3rd. approx how long does it take to get to morocco?
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-08 15:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)respend from Casa
Hello everybody i got an email today from Casa the Moroccan embassy said that they resived my file and they will send package 3 shirtly to Zaki so yeahhhhhhhhhh i'm so ecxited please wish a good luck for us. i have a question please. what is the papers i have to send to my fiance for his interview? and are we need a new intent to marry paper for both of us close to the interview date???thanks :huh:
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-09 11:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC

You will get something from NVC shortly, Morocco has it thats whats important. Others have said no 134 as it has been being marked out on the letters for awhile. He will get the list of everything required of him about a week after Casa gets the case, with interview around one more month.

just want to know why it has been marked out? thats silly bc it was there for a reason but maybe that is just me. but i am not complaining
love natalie
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-11 22:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC
i have gotten nothing from the NVC nothing NOTHING!! is this something to freak out about bc Morocco has already gotten the packet, now in morocco i was told doesnt want the i134 anymore. they dont even ask for it at the interview at all. now what is HECK is going on????
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-11 13:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3

How do you know you've been touched? is it a date or a note.

when you look at your visa on the uscis.gov it will say a date and that means that it was touched.
natalie
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-18 20:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVista APROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI ALL AGAIN,

TODAY I WONT MAKE QUESTIONS, I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL FRIENDS OF VISAJOURNEY. WITHOUT ALL YOU, WITHOUT MY FAMILY AND WITHOUT MY HUSBANDS FAMILY IT WOULDNT BE POSSIBLE.
I STUDIED ALL QUESTIONS HERE THAT SOME VJS POSTED AND GUESS, I WAS MORE READY THAN OTHER GIRLS AND I DIDNT KNOW, MY INTERVIEW TOOK 5 MINUTES, AND I ALREADY HAD THE CONSUL OFFICER LAUGHING WITH ME AND MAKE SOME JOKE AND SAYING "WILL YOU BACK TO TAKE YOUR PASSPORT OR DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE IT IN YOUR STATE?" THE INTERVIEW WAS A SUCESS REALLY!!!!!!!THE INTERVIEW WAS PIECE OF CAKE!!!
UNTILL NOW I CAN BELIEVE THAT I GOT MY VISA APROVED!
THANK ALL FRIENDS OF VISAJOURNEY.

I AM COMMMMINNNNG HOOOOOMEEEEEEEEEEE.................. :yes: :star: (L)


THANKS SAINT JORGE, SAINT EXPEDITE AND SAINT JUDAS TADEU.

THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD: YOU ARE MY SHEPHERD AND YOU WILL GIVE ME ALL THAT I NEED


congratulations you are so blessed and very lucky, best wishes good luck and enjoy
love natalie
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-04-24 20:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongot the packet
ok zaki has the packet so time to freak out and buckle down. i have a job interview with the post office on monday so inchallah everything will be good and i will get that bc i can be raking in the big bucks there. so WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOO party time he has the visa papers dancing shoes are onlol. he said as long as i can make it through the interview we would be good i said what is there to screw up just dont be nervous. lol yeah right
love natalie :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-03-16 17:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionyou were right

That is terrible. You were prepared and everything.


the horrible thing was they told us they would contact us if it would need to be moved some load of bull that is but time to move on and get this straighten out and get my sexy man here
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-04-24 20:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionyou were right

what a bunch of pansies. my poor sweetheart today had his interview and had vigirous training from me answering every question right and properly and fast. i got a call this morning at 445 am (i went to bed at 3 bc i couldnt sleep i knew something was going to happen good or bad) he called me and said baby the embassy is closed today. i shot up in bed said a few chosen words and tried to calm down both of us. i started to cry (so much for calming down) then crying turned to sobbing and boogers shooting out of my nose. we talked for a little we were told to email them he did for me and it came back the same ####### as always we are unavailable bc the embassy is closed blah blah blah i am sorry the bombings were almost 3 weeks ago ( i think) and they are still closed. talk about lazy i understand but we were beyonf ready he had everything set but now we have waisted a whole day $20 and a very tired sweetie and i went into work like a crab. it sucks working with the public trying to fix their equipment when i had a horrible call from my sweetie. and almost every customer calling in wanted to cancel bc are techs suck!!! well that is all said and done i am going to buy a phone card to call casa and get them a hello they never thought would happen.
love natalie :( :( :( :(

Natalie,

I am so sorry that this has happened to you and your love. I am sure that you can contact someone in at the NVC to see what can be done. I pray that a speedy journey will come for you.


should i call the nvc or casa?
natalie
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-04-24 20:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionyou were right
what a bunch of pansies. my poor sweetheart today had his interview and had vigirous training from me answering every question right and properly and fast. i got a call this morning at 445 am (i went to bed at 3 bc i couldnt sleep i knew something was going to happen good or bad) he called me and said baby the embassy is closed today. i shot up in bed said a few chosen words and tried to calm down both of us. i started to cry (so much for calming down) then crying turned to sobbing and boogers shooting out of my nose. we talked for a little we were told to email them he did for me and it came back the same ####### as always we are unavailable bc the embassy is closed blah blah blah i am sorry the bombings were almost 3 weeks ago ( i think) and they are still closed. talk about lazy i understand but we were beyonf ready he had everything set but now we have waisted a whole day $20 and a very tired sweetie and i went into work like a crab. it sucks working with the public trying to fix their equipment when i had a horrible call from my sweetie. and almost every customer calling in wanted to cancel bc are techs suck!!! well that is all said and done i am going to buy a phone card to call casa and get them a hello they never thought would happen.
love natalie :( :( :( :(
nad05zbFemaleMorocco2007-04-24 20:23:00