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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 versus K1 - on a time crunch

Well it seems that it's just too risky to go with the K1 when we only have five months. Looks like I'm gonna have to get married soon then! The K3 process is very similar, correct? When already married - the K3 is the fastest option ?

Thanks.

I'm far from an expert but as I understand it if you're married the K-3 and CR-1 are your options to petition your spouse. The K-3 is faster than the CR-1 but the CR-1 is easier once your spouse is here in the US.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-07-20 15:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIn this thread we post how many days it took to get the K3

I've only just filed mine so... i'm still waiting :blink:

Cool idea but you need to: :time:

:D
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-09-05 08:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan anyone advise visa attorney from sacramento, ca
I agree with yellow67r. I've seen posts from people who have hired an attorney and most of them are negative. If you don't have any problems do it yourself and save yourself the time and money. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-09-05 08:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis the I129f for the K3 multiple entry?
The way I understand it with the K-1 visa the beneficiary is required to remain in the US until AOS but the K-3 visa allows multiple entries for 2 years. Someone chime in if I'm wrong.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-09-06 14:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused in Philippines
Am I reading this correct? The CR1 is the best route for a couple married in the Philippines?
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-10-20 14:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFarewell! (for a little while) :-)
Thank you everyone for the well wishes. It's about 30 minutes before I head to the airport for the loooong journey. :clock: I'm not looking forward to the flights but I am definitely looking forward to seeing my fiancee again. :dance: :joy:

Have a great weekend everyone! :)

Edited by Robor007, 03 November 2006 - 02:59 PM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2006-11-03 14:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFarewell! (for a little while) :-)
I haven't been on VJ in a little while - things have been crazy busy with my life here and my fiancee in the Philippines. I hope those who've been waiting many months on their approvals have gotten them and hope the process is getting back to normal now.

It's been 5 months since my fiancee and I have been together in person but that streak is finally coming to an end this weekend. I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon and will be with her in Manila (Mandaluyong City) on Sunday morning. We will have 3 weeks together and are planning to marry on Nov 18th. I've never been looking forward to a vacation so much.

I'm pretty sure that between us we've got all of our information and documentation ready - we just need to get it all together and organized. Well, that and get married and get the marriage certificate of course. Once I get back we will start the CR-1 / K-3 process and we can finally join all of you in the great waiting game!
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-11-02 15:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Petition Approved Today!
Congrats! That was really fast. I'm from FL so I hope we're as lucky with our petition. :)
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Edited by Robor007, 01 December 2006 - 10:31 AM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-01 10:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI129F transfered to california service center


All K3 petitions are mailed to Chicago, and then they used to be immediately forwaded to Nebraska for processing. Now Nebraska is sending them out to California and Vermont for the "faster processing."

Right, duh! I totally forgot the forwarding part! I hope VSC speeds up their processing soon for both 130 and 129F. :(

Isn't the VSC far faster than CSC already?
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-01 10:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate

No, the document I have is separate from the marriage license. We were married in Curacao on 11-20-06 and the Register gave us what looks like a temporary marriage certificate with a seal and signature. However, we were told that we had to wait to receive the official marriage certificate.

Ah, we used the 'pre-NSO (national statistics office) official certificate'. When ours was ready we requested 3 certified copies of it (just in case). We were told that was okay to use with the I-130 and I-129F petition. I believe as long as it's got the registrars stamp it's good enough to use. However, the 'official' certificate is required later at the consulate. So I think your version is probably okay to use.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-04 17:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate
I believe you're talking about 2 different things... The marriage license and the marriage certificate. I think the document you're talking about is the marriage license rather than the certificate (but I could be wrong). I don't know how it works in the Caribbean but in the Philippines you apply for a license, wait 10 working days, get the license, get married, and wait for the certificate. Our certificate delivery only took a couple of days but my wife's family has friends who helped us out.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-04 15:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNames To Use On Forms?
I know you should use your married name on the documents because that's your name now. I'm not sure if you should use the name you're changing it to. I'd say your original married name until the name change is complete. Hopefully others will have more clear advice. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-05 11:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Resentment
Ah, okay so it is still a good idea for us to go ahead with the I-129 once I get the NOA1 on the I-130. Thanks for the clarification everyone! :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-08 17:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Resentment

I just wanted to vent this and see what others may have to say. In short - I'm really pissed about our I-129F/K-3.

The K-3 was designed to reunite couples sooner than the more involved CR-1 process would allow, so a lot of us who would naturally prefer the immigrant visa option go ahead and send in our $170 more as a safeguard than a preference.

In our case, our I-130 and I-129F forms apparently met up in California (see my signature) and the I-130 was pushed ahead, while over 30 days later as our CR-1 is rolling along nicely, the I-129F is still sitting untouched at USCIS. Money completely wasted.

It seems to be a full-on racket on the part of USCIS, to squeeze an extra $170 from nearly everybody who applies for a CR-1. If the K-3 isn't fulfilling it's intended purpose, fix the problem or eliminate the visa!


:ranting: :ranting: :ranting:

Let me ask a question... I just submitted our I-130 petition on 11/27 and was planning to submit the I-129 petition once I get the NOA1 for the I-130. If the I-130's are getting approved as quick or quicker than the I-129's would I be wasting time/money doing that? If I understand the 'new' process correctly, the I-130's will be held at the Service Center unless the petitioner requests (and pays?) to have it forwarded to the NVC? Or am I totally confused...?
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-08 15:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStarted our journey today

congrats on the ciitizenship and best wishes for quick processing!

I'll second that! :thumbs:
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-11 15:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe officially started the spousal visa process today!
Got the NOA1 for the I-130 this afternoon. Sending the I-129F package tomorrow. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-11 22:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe officially started the spousal visa process today!
Thanks again everyone! :) We're all ready with the paperwork - just waiting on that NOA1 to get the I-129F on the way. :D
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-11 13:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe officially started the spousal visa process today!
I just returned from spending 3 weeks of paradise in the Philippines with my love. We got married in her hometown while I was there. I'm back in the US now and I submitted our I-130 package today. Now we are officially joining all of you in the spousal visa process waiting game!

(and yes, I filled in my timeline) :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-11-27 14:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat will it happen with the immigration process?
I've seen this question asked a few times before. I guess it's sort of confusing. There is no requirement for a relationship of 2 years or longer. The requirements mean the petitionar must have met in person being petitioned in the last 2 years. You were married in July of 2006 so no problems for you! :)

Good luck! :)

Edited by Robor007, 13 December 2006 - 03:57 PM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-13 15:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A

Thank you :yes: .. yes, my fiance (for now, but we are using K-3) mentioned for me to get a "single status" authentication form and "marriage registeration in China" form to fill out and get a "certificate" stating I am single so I can marry out of country.. not really sure on how to approach that (but I will need to have completed before March 2007 when I go back).. I thought that giving to a public notary would be sufficient.. but it needs 4 different certified people to read it (public notary, county clerk, secretary of state, and chinese consulate).. but that's ok.. I still have a few months to research on that..

Thanks,
Michael


I don't know about China but I know I had to get an 'Affidavit of Capacity to Marry' for the Philippines. I had to go to the US Embassy and present my passport, birth certificate, and proof of divorce for my previous marriage. I needed to present this in order to get our marriage license. Where do you get your marriage licenses in China? I would call them and ask what it takes to marry a foreigner.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-15 12:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A

I was told to put 'Other - Spousal Visa' on all 4 forms of my (USC) and my wife's G-325A.

Apparently too late to edit...

I wanted to add that I used Adobe Acrobat to complete our forms. The original 'fillable' PDF file I downloaded and used had a bug in it where if you selected 'Other' on one form it would change to 'Naturalization' on the other 3. There is a newer fillable form without this bug so be careful. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-14 10:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
I was told to put 'Other - Spousal Visa' on all 4 forms of my (USC) and my wife's G-325A.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-14 10:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 & I-129F Relationship Proof
For the petition you only need to explain how you met in person within the past 2 years as that's the qualification. Your fiancee will need proof at the interview.

Proof is just things that show a continued relationship. Things like pictures of you together and with her family if possible. Your passport showing your stamps in and out of the country. Your boarding passes for the flights. Communication (letters, cards, Email, chat, etc). I think others will recommend similar but I'm not sure how much is too much! ;)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-15 12:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresonline case status question?

Mine hasn't been updated in six months.

Bob


You haven't been updated in 6 months? Where is your case at status wise?

cough - :time: - cough

:)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-18 19:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on G 325A
I had the same exact problem weareall1. At first I thought it was normal until I asked and was pointed to the newer form. The good news is you can get the correct form and fix it. The bad news is you get to type the forms over. ;) :P
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-20 07:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre 'Service Centers' Assigned?
We're along the same path but started just before you and had the same transfer (TSC > CSC). As I understand it your I-129 will go to Chicago then Missouri then California. We haven't had a touch on our I-130 but I guess it's a little early to worry about it - especially since with the I-129 in process that's going to be the one to follow (I think?).
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-20 21:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresback from Philippines
Congrats to you both. Hope you get your marriage certificate soon so you can get the process going. Lina and I married about 5 weeks ago so our timelines should be similar if you want to compare. Good luck & congrats again! :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-12-28 16:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline...
I think if you focus too much on the processing times and timelines you will create unnecessary stress for yourself and your wife. I hate being apart from my her but there's nothing either of us can do about it except wait for the process to finish.

We're very close in I-129 timelines by the way. Here's our estimate... "Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated as early as March 9, 2007*" :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-02 15:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about online status
Ah, I do check the status online but maybe I missed some status changes? I haven't seen or received anything on the transfers. Our I-130 went to the Texas SC and I didn't hear anything on it until the NOA1 from the California SC. Our I-129 went to Chicago of course but again I didn't hear anything until NOA1 and that was from the NBC in Missouri. The only thing I've received from USCIS is the NOA1 documents via snail mail. I added dhs.gov into my Yahoo mail filters to direct anything from there to my Inbox but I don't know how well Yahoo's filters work.

Yes, hopefully our I-129 will get transfered to the CSC so it can get processing.

Thanks! :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-02 13:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about online status
I can't edit my original post above this one but I (actually my wife) found the answer to the 'what constitutes a touch?' question in the K-1 section HERE. So apparently we have been touched. :)

I guess my only question is, should I receive Email on these touches? I haven't received anything from USCIS by Email yet. Only our NOA1 in postal mail.

Edited by Robor007, 02 January 2007 - 10:11 AM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-02 10:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about online status
We've received the NOA1 for our I-130 and I-129 petitions. I created a login for us on the USCIS website and added our cases to our profile. I've seen other timelines that make mention of 'touches' and I'm not exactly sure what constitutes a touch. For instance, our I-129 has an NOA1 date of 12/18. We've been tracking the progress online and the 'Last Updated' date changed on 12/27, 12/29, and 12/31. Are those considered touches?

Our portfolio has not changed other than the Last Updated date. By that I mean if I click on the cases both have a status of "Current Status: Case received and pending." I know it's way too early for either case to get approval but will we see any change in status prior to the petition approval? Also, I have Email notification enabled but I didn't receive anything (not even in Junk/Bulk folders). Is that normal? This is what it says about updates at the bottom or our portfolio...

"* Note on "Last Updated" date:
Your case may have a new "Last Updated" date and you may receive an Email Notification of your case being updated, without the status of the case changing. This is due to internal USCIS processing being performed on your Case. This will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date, but may not result in a different status message."
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-02 09:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving two Marriage cause of denial?

If you ask the wrong question, you'll get the wrong answer.

It's not a question about the validity of the first or second marriage to the current wife. It's about the attempt to have two marriages to two wives at the same time.

A polygamous marriage is, by definition, invalid (at least in the U.S.) The point is, it's also illegal, and cannot be brushed off with a friendly explanation (whatever that might be.)

Fact is, the man tried to have 2 marriages simultaneously, so the real question is: is he eligible given a polygamist past?


That's a good point/question. I was focusing on the the Philippine side. I wonder how that is viewed on the US side? I know the US recognizes foreign marriages. Since they do that do they also recognize the Philippines considers their marriage in 2005 void? I thought it was all clear but now it's even more confusing now. :wacko:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-04 21:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving two Marriage cause of denial?

Yeah but ... isn't polygamy grounds for denial?


I think the consensus thinking here is since the original marriage wasn't valid it wouldn't be considered polygamy. I'm still a little confused on the whole thing. As I said in previous posts, how can the Philippines marry someone and (as is assumed here) find out the marriage was invalid without notifying either of them? Or if they had no idea about the validity of the original marriage how can they marry them the following year without questioning the original marriage? It could be that this was all explained to the authorities at some point and just missing here but as it reads it's very confusing to me. I do have to wonder why the OP's husband though it would be okay to marry in the Philippines before his divorce was finalized in the US.


Hello..This is what happened at the 1st marriage..We also applied to get legal capacity to the US embassy but he didnot tell the truth that he was married before.. So we got legal capacity and we got married after 10days and the 1st marraige is also registerded to NSO....We already knew that we cant apply for visa so we talked to the people who from the civil office and tell the whole thruth and we asked them for some advice what we gonna do..they told us that the 1st thing we made is authomatically void so they suggested us to remarry again..my husband visited again here 2006 and get legal capacity but this time he all ready tell the truth that he is divorced he also show his divorced paper....and our 2nd marriage certificate is the one we used for applying the visa...


Ah, so you did explain the original marriage to the Philippine authorities when you applied for the marriage certificate for the 2nd marriage. Unless I missed it in this thread, you left that very important detail out. ;) That's what I couldn't understand. How could they issue you a marriage license in 2005 then issue you another one in 2006 without asking about the previous marriage? If you told the truth then I think things will be okay. Just continue to tell the truth. Lying to immigration is a very bad idea because (from what I've read) the penalties are severe and slow to fix.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-04 21:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving two Marriage cause of denial?

Yeah but ... isn't polygamy grounds for denial?


I think the consensus thinking here is since the original marriage wasn't valid it wouldn't be considered polygamy. I'm still a little confused on the whole thing. As I said in previous posts, how can the Philippines marry someone and (as is assumed here) find out the marriage was invalid without notifying either of them? Or if they had no idea about the validity of the original marriage how can they marry them the following year without questioning the original marriage? It could be that this was all explained to the authorities at some point and just missing here but as it reads it's very confusing to me. I do have to wonder why the OP's husband though it would be okay to marry in the Philippines before his divorce was finalized in the US.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-04 21:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving two Marriage cause of denial?

Hi...For the second time around we make everything right..my Husband went to the Embassy to get legal capacity and we waited for 10days then we got married for second time they registered again our Marriage certificate and the the 2nd certificate is certified by the NSO...


I still don't understand how you got married a 2nd time in the Philippines if you already had a previous marriage on record there. Didn't your husband have to get an Affidavit of Capacity to Marry the first time around? If so, wouldn't that show up when he applied for the 2nd one? Why wouldn't they ask for proof that marriage was terminated? Same with the NSO recording your original marriage and the 2nd one. There's no question that your marriage in 2005 was invalid because he wasn't free to marry but I don't understand how you could marry again without explaining the situation with the first.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-04 11:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving two Marriage cause of denial?
I got married in the Philippines in November. In order for a foreigner to marry there both people have to be 'free to marry', either single or all marriages legally terminated. The foreigner must go to their Embassy and provide their ID (I used my passport), birth certificate, and proof of any previous marriages being terminated to get an 'Affidavit of Capacity to Marry'. That document is needed for a foreigner to apply for a marriage license in the Philippines. The way I see it, if he wasn't divorced he wasn't free to marry so the original marriage in 2005 is invalid. My question is, how did you get a marriage license for the 2nd marriage in 2006? I thought marriages in the Philippines were automatically reported to the NSO. If that's the case, why didn't the original marriage show up during the application for the 2nd marriage license?
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-04 10:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny Approvals for CSC latly?

Yep yep it is just that thread. Also, although I really need your well wishes it is not entirely true that they have to get through my application before getting to yours. It has been my experince that people have gotten approval sooner if they were married in canada or some other country that has good relations with America.


That would make sense but look at garyandkris' timeline. They're a UK petition and the UK is our biggest ally - that is assuming we still have one now. Must resist rant on Bush... :lol:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-11 19:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescase transfered....... :innocent:
Our I-129 petition is in the same exact position as you right now...

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) that was transferred to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location is now pending there. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

Our I-130 is in the CSC as well but hasn't been updated since 12/9...

Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On December 6, 2006, we received this I360 PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-12 08:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived This email from USCIS Is it a bad sign?
Have you or your husband been previously married? If so, you would have to provide proof the marriage is terminated (divorce decree). If not, maybe there was an error on one of the documents? If you made copies of everything you sent (hopefully you did!) have another look at the documents and see if there's something wrong.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-12 09:19:00