ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Is A "Touch"
You wont get a notification in your email when its been "touched". When your last updated date changes, its been touched. But dont put too much meaning into it. All it means is that the file was scanned into the computer while it was moved from one place to another. Though generally, alot of last updated changes in a row, means that its being worked on.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-08 15:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do we do?
Quite a situation.

As far as the laws being changed to give an avenue for illegal immigrants to become legal immigraints is stalled last I heard. Not really sure anything will happen down that avenue for at least a couple years.

I really dont know if there is any path you can take. You might finding moving to and living in mexico a better option. Ussualy overstay of a visa or entry into the US without a visa is grounds for denial if you were to apply for a visa. I dont know if there are options in getting waviers for that.

I dont know how many people here can give good advice in this situation. Finding a lawyer might be the best bet.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-07 21:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOoops
Congratulations and good luck.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-14 00:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot our NOA1 today!!
Yay!. It's a sign of life :yes: Congratz
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-09 17:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Approval!!!

Woohoo, finally I-129F approval! After received an RFE for missing passport pics, and getting a denial since my lawyer only sent in my spouses pics, the appeal package getting lost in the CSC mail room, the second appeal package led to an appeal!! The appeal process took 7 days. Finally the CSC process is over...now onto NVC and hopefully medical/inteview shortly after!!

/Rad

Wow long fight. We're happy for you both!! Posted Image
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-22 15:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me! Marry a Swedish in U.S.
Start with reading the guides.

She will have to return home after the wedding. You could file for Adjustment of Status but since she isnt here on a K-1 visa, you could possibly run into trouble. The problem is with intent. If you decided to get married while she was already here, you could do so and file AOS, but if she intents to enter the country to get married and stay she may not only get denied at the PoE, but you could run into problems with AOS.

K-1 is fiancee visa, since your getting married you cant use that.

K-3 or IR-1/CR-1 are your options for spousal visas. Each has thier own advantages. Read the guides for more info. You can only start them once you are married.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-04-01 22:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview A Success!
Congrats :) I hope I will have a nice and pleasant interviewer too later
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-04-23 10:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFast-Track Processing
Along with being rather unfair, should those who can afford premium processing be together sooner over those who can't? You would basically create 2 classes of filers. There is expedited processing available for military service members who are about to be deployed. But thats it.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-05-05 22:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion regarding i 864 please help

when taking i129f route do i need I-864? I got the instructin package from mumbai uscounslate (http://mumbai.uscons...nQ/packetc1.pdf) and it does not mention anything regarding i-864. however, there are posts here stating that i-864 is required.

do i need to sent i-864 to my wife for her visa inverview? if so where do i get it notarized?


I think your a bit confused. For the K-1 visa, I-864 is required later, when you apply for adjustment of status.

For the interview, you may have to provide the I-134 if required by the consulate. Not all consulates use that form.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-05-19 14:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT APPROVED THANK GOD
Whoaa since september... congrats for you. Definitely a great news.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-05-25 18:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help with Answers Re: Marriage
Only if she entered on a K-1 visa or another immigrant visa. If she enters on any other visa with the intent to get married to you and adjust status, it will be considered fraud and she could face deportation.

But if she is already in the US and you get married before her visa expires you can file for AOS and she can stay in the country.

Edited by Dan + Gemvita, 16 May 2007 - 08:32 PM.

Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-05-16 20:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 / B-2 / I-130 / I-129F / DS-156 SPOUSE / WIFE / VISA WORK-AROUNDS /
Can she apply for a B-2 Spouse Visa? B-2 is a tourist visa. Yes she can apply for it, but its up to the embassy to approve it. Being that she has a husband here, the possiblity of immigration is likely. Because of that they would probably deny the visa.

Without applying for K-3 you can take the CR-1/IR-1 option. It takes a bit longer to process ussualy, but you wont have to file AOS upon entry.

K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 are pretty much your only legal options. There isnt much you can do to expide it either, short of joining the military and getting deployed.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-07 21:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI - 129F help
[quote name='Yodrak' post='970385' date='Jun 8 2007, 08:55 AM']Dan + Gemvita,

The Chicago Lockbox is correct for a spousal I-129f.

Yodrak

[quote name='Dan + Gemvita' post='970333' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:34 AM'][quote name='wish1510' post='970316' date='Jun 8 2007, 08:28 AM'][quote name='dgv76' post='970306' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:23 AM']Where do I send I - 129F for my wife, to Vetmont office or Chicago? I live in Connecticut.[/quote]

Chicago, All spousal I129's go to Chicago, it should say the same on your I129 with Chicago post box address listed. Good luck.
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Chicago ? Wrong.

USCIS website
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Yes Yodrak, very true. Sorry again. I should have read everything carefully.

[quote name='wish1510' post='970428' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:12 AM'][quote name='Dan + Gemvita' post='970392' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:58 AM'][quote name='wish1510' post='970338' date='Jun 8 2007, 08:36 AM'][quote name='Dan + Gemvita' post='970333' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:34 AM'][quote name='wish1510' post='970316' date='Jun 8 2007, 08:28 AM'][quote name='dgv76' post='970306' date='Jun 8 2007, 09:23 AM']Where do I send I - 129F for my wife, to Vetmont office or Chicago? I live in Connecticut.[/quote]

Chicago, All spousal I129's go to Chicago, it should say the same on your I129 with Chicago post box address listed. Good luck.
[/quote]
Chicago ? Wrong.

USCIS website
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Go read the I129 form, before you start doling out bad advice.
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Oops, my bad. Thank goodness we have you here. Sorry.
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You didn't have to say sorry, I was just worried that he will listen to you and send it Vermont...No problem
Good luck with everything :thumbs:

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:thumbs: Thanks for the positivity
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-08 09:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI - 129F help

Where do I send I - 129F for my wife, to Vetmont office or Chicago? I live in Connecticut.


Chicago, All spousal I129's go to Chicago, it should say the same on your I129 with Chicago post box address listed. Good luck.

Chicago ? Wrong.

USCIS website



Go read the I129 form, before you start doling out bad advice.

Oops, my bad. Thank goodness we have you here. Sorry.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-08 08:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI - 129F help

Where do I send I - 129F for my wife, to Vetmont office or Chicago? I live in Connecticut.


Chicago, All spousal I129's go to Chicago, it should say the same on your I129 with Chicago post box address listed. Good luck.

Chicago ? Wrong.

USCIS website
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-08 08:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat does this mean !!!!!
If your here on a K-3 visa already, does that mean your AOS is still pending?

FBI is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. One of the federal law enforcement branches. They also do name and background checks on those people applying immigration visas and those adjusting status. For most people this goes pretty quick. But if you have a common Islamic name for example, it can take quite awhile.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-15 03:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPremium processing service

Hello all,

My husband was telling me today that you can use premium processing on the I-129F. By paying about a thousand dollars, you can get your case approved sooner.
I never heard of this... Did we miss out on something? Do people here use it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


I-129 yes, but not I-129F. You can only pay to expedite work based visas. Not family ones.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-24 16:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally approved!!!!
Congratz :)
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-06-23 14:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is big difference of K3 and IR1/CR1 ?

I knew K3 visa is non-immigrant visa and IR1/CR1 is immigrant visa.

We are planning that we get marry on end of this year in U.S. after that which visa is good for us.

After we got marry, I will back to Japan.

Is there a big different of this 2 visas?

Which visa is more faster to get?


K-3 is usually faster to get, however, with the IR-1/CR-1 option, you will receive a green card upon entry. With K-3 you will have to apply for AOS sometime after you have entered.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-08-15 19:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help :I am retired from the Gov. and i need to fill I-134 for my husband
Depends on what the embassy wants. For some 1 year is enough, others want to see all 3 years.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-09-21 14:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvery confused case
QUOTE (algerian @ Jan 26 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what do you mean by saying he will still end up administrative review.


In certain regions of the world, for security reasons, or if a consulate has a high amount of fraud. Many cases in that particular consulate will end up in AP or AR.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2008-01-26 15:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvery confused case
QUOTE (algerian @ Jan 26 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a friend that he applied for the K1 visa with an american woman and they sent his application for the further review and it is more than a yearnow and it is still reviewing and no answer yet now to the point that he stops feelings for her and he met someone else the question is can this person get married and apply as K3 or CR1 with the second woman he met , this second woman she come to visit him more than 7 times and they have alot of proves because of seeing each other that alot.

any advice would be very appriciated.


The K-1 visa will need to be canceled before applying for a second visa. Its likely that he will still end up administrative review, just because its very common in certain countries.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2008-01-26 15:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice: is it a good idea to pay a lawyer for help with K-3?
Everybody's case is unique. You can start with reading the guides to understand your options and the process to obtain a visa. Provided you don't have any complications in your case, and you are capable of understanding the instructions with the forms, then you don't need a lawyer to file your case for you.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2008-01-26 15:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVoluntary Departure and Bar to Entry
QUOTE (T Redo @ Feb 25 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I find ourselves in a situation that seems to confound immigration attorneys and USCIS alike. To date, I have two attorneys accusing each other of incompetence and giving us diametrically opposite advice, and USCIS officials promised to investigate (so they're not sure).

If anyone reading this has had a similar experience or has authoritative references on law, please let us know!

If you cannot read everything that follows, here's a brief summary: my wife has overstayed her K1 by more than 180 days, but by less than a year. In the mean time, we have obtained a voluntary departure order for her and she will leave the country under this order before 1 year since K1 visa expiration is reached.

I have one attorney telling me that no 3-year bar to entry is triggered, and another saying quite the opposite - that the 3 year bar to entry is in effect and that we'll have to file for a waiver, which, even if successful, can add another year to her immigration process.

So which is it, please help!

Here's the timeline:

Dec 1, 2006
Wife enters US on a K1 visa, which is granted for 3 months (until March 1, 2007)

Feb 6, 2007
Wife marries her K1 sponsor

Mar 1, 2007
K1 visa expires; the couple has applied for adjustment of status interview (scheduled for July 19, 2007)

Jun 30, 2007
Marriage fails, the couple separate and my wife moves in with me (current husband)

July 18, 2007
Husband files for divorce. Laws of our state dictate that 90 days must elapse between when application is filed and when divorce can take place

July 19, 2007
Couple miss their adjustment of status interview; their case is closed.

October 15, 2007
We receive a letter from USCIS about removal proceedings that have been started against my wife; we hire an immigration attorney and start a process to get her a voluntary departure order.

October 18, 2007
My wife's first marriage is dissolved by the court

October 31, 2007
My wife and I legally marry. I am a US citizen.

November 15, 2007
An order of voluntary departure is entered giving my wife until March 7, 2008 to leave the country.

February 27, 2008
My wife is scheduled to comply with the order and leave the US.

February 28, 2008
I intend to file I-130 form on behalf of my wife.


She is not eligible to file for AOS as she would be filing it on a K-1 visa, with a marriage to someone else other than the original sponsor, but you already know that.

Even with a voluntary departure, she has already accrued overstay time. Over 180 days, but less than a year, does mean a 3 year ban. You can file a wavier at the interview stage, but you will have to prove hardship. How quickly that will be processed varies. If you can't prove hardship, she will have to wait out the 3 year ban.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2008-02-26 00:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich Kind of Visa
QUOTE (Na_Ma @ Mar 10 2008, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case Stars with Src*******

I am a married person with two children and my case was upadetd in July 2004 and when I ckeck my csae status online it has been transffered (I dont know where) and it is still pending can anybody tell me when it will be approved and which kind of visa I will get k3 k1 etc


A K1 or K3 wouldnt take that long. Which means you probably are apply for another visa class.

Which forms were filed? Who filed the forms?
Dan JMaleIndonesia2008-03-10 02:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhose fiance's have their visa interview today!!
Amen God ! I'm sure she'll do her best in the interview :D we're all here for the support
xoxo
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-15 19:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongot our interview date...
Congrats for the good news. We pray for everything goes well on the interview day for you.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-14 17:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWe're Here!!!
Very happy for you!!!
best wishes :D
xoxo
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-16 00:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview on Feb 22, 2007!
Do your best and kick some azz, girl ! :D
Best wishes and prayers for the interview.
xoxo
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-16 04:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter Interview?
Depends on the consulate, some will give you a visa right then, others will send it to you a couple days later.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-16 14:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhere can I get new I-129F form? I don't see it on the USCIC website
[[Hi, I thought you might want to read this one post for your I-129F.
Checklist
Happy filing ! :thumb:
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-25 04:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiancee's child birth certificate
I agree with Kitkat1. It's better to prepare everything and to be safe in the interview :)
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-26 02:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 and Joint Sponsor

Hi everyone,
I am a newbie here and I wish I found VJ sooner. This site is very helpfull and informative.
Right now I have my case delayed. The interview on 2/27/2007 at HCMC for my fiancee did not have a good outcome.The green slip stated that I need more proof of income and was asked for a 1722 letter.
My question is: Can a K1 Visa have a Joint sponsor for I-134 affidavit of support? I got confused when reading this forum. Some got approved with joint sponsors and some opinions stated otherwise.
Can someone confirm this. And what about asset, like a house, to contribute to the financial support?
I love my girl so much and we both are so sad.
Thanks so much for your opinions. :help:


You will be the primary sponsor, and you will need to have a co-sponsor. Im not sure if they fill out a seperate form or not though. You need to make sure your co-sponsor is willing to commit to this though. The affidavit is valid for 5 years or until the benificiary becomes a USC.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-01 16:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHEY EVERYBODY- MARIE WAS APPROVED- YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Yay!! We're happy for you two ! :dance:
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-02-22 06:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 - Question
I suppose you would be graduating and starting work in May or June? Might be close enough to be considered ok. But just in case, I would recommend having a co-sponsor lined up. Its better than getting the visa denied over this.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-03 15:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionto make a letter or not?
According to the I-134 form, you only need to show tax returns if you are self employed. For those who are not self employed, a letter from his/her employer is enough. I would double check with the embassy though, they might require more proof.

If your fiancee cannot meet the minimum requriements, then your fiancee will need a co-sponsor.

Basically past earning power doesnt matter, what matters what you currently make and what you will make in the future or wether or not you have enough assets to meet the requriement for 3 years.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-04 20:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTransit visa for Tokyo

I fly standby so my wife has a thai passport with a green card. They won't let us fly through tokyo witout a transit visa so how do i get one? Thanks all!


From here: http://www.mofa.go.j...it/visa/02.html
If the passengers of an airplane or ship that lands at an airport or seaport in Japan wish to enter Japan temporarily for shopping or rest, they can receive special landing permission from the immigration authority at the port of arrival even if they do not possess a visa.
In principle, applications for such special landing permission are made not by the foreigners wishing to enter Japan themselves but by the captain of their airplane or ship or by the carrier (transportation company) operating the flight or voyage. When special landing permission is granted, the foreigners concerned are not given any status of residence or period of stay, but restrictions on landing time and scope of movement are stipulated as conditions for permission. Also, special landing permission is not granted if the applicant will be returning to his or her place of departure (for example, coming from Hawaii and then returning to Hawaii).
Please note that these permits are for very short stays, they cannot be extended, and the route to be followed in transit, etc. is subject to restrictions. If foreigners wish to travel in Japan, they are recommended to acquire a transit visa or a short-term visa before coming to Japan.
For more details concerning special landing permission, please inquire at the nearest immigration authority.

There is more information on that site
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-04 00:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPlane ticket advice
You can buy a round trip ticket and not use the return. They wont penalize you since you already paid for the round trip. You wont get any refunds on the unused trip though.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-06 17:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSurprise! We got our Interview Date!!
I don't know why everytime I read a post about interview is getting closer, I get nervous feeling somehow, though I'm not the person who is going to be interviewed. :lol:
Congratulation and best wishes foryour interview.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-06 09:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support
Children under 18 are ussualy dependents. Children in collage are somtimes still considered dependents. Depending how taxes are filed, if he has a wife she may or may not be counted as a dependent. Filed as a married couple yes, filed seperatly I dont think so.

Here are the 2007 guidlines. http://aspe.hhs.gov/...07poverty.shtml

The table is not labled, but the first column is the number of people being supported. The first column is the poverty guildline if you live in the 48 contiguous states. 3rd column is alaska, and the 4th is hawaii.

Your sponsor has to make or have assets for 125% of the numbers on that table. For two people in the lower 48 states the poverty guildline is $13,690. Your fiancee would have to make $17112.5 per year to satifiy the guidline. If your fiancee's father supported you and your fiancee, and he didnt have any dependents (wife or children) you would take the number for 3 people, and multiply it by 125%.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-06 15:27:00