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Asia: East and PacificThe Malaysian VJ Thread
I went to the e-Consular and filled up the online form of Certificate of Good Conduct. Then, my wife printed out 2 copies, attached all required documents and sent out with registered mail.

After read all the troubles that you guys had, I start to worry about it! Do I really have to keep calling those unfriendly people since I'm still waiting for the NOA2? Or I just need to keep tracking online?

Thanks!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-07-01 10:36:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanProof of relationship
A marriage certificate to proof that you and your husband are legally married and her birth certificate to show that your husband as her real dad?
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2012-01-19 23:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)More than 30 days still no news from NVC
It took me more than a month to wait for the NVC case #!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-06 17:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)RFE pls help

Yes, It was my father in law.


I don't understand why the NVC want the proof of a relationship to the co-sponsor! As I know, the requirement to be a sponsor is just to be a LPR or U.S. citizen. Have you received the RFE in mail? Maybe you take a look later what exactly they want!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-10 03:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)RFE pls help
Are you using a co-sponsor other than a support from your spouse? Who is the co-sponsor? :blink:
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-10 02:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV packet

Hi, I called nvc earlier, and I ask about the update of our case, they said they received our ds 230 the other day and it seems theres no problem in it. Is this mean it got approved and theres no rfe in the future??? And we had an rfe(aos) last week, we already send it thru usps and it got there sept 14th, but the operator says they did not find it and i have to wait another 20 days??? Is this real? hope not ^^

11.14.06- Meet on Myspace
01.17.07- First time we meet in person
02.14.07- Got engage
07.10.07- Married

USCIS Timeline: 90 days
04.08.11- Send 1-30
04.13.11- NOA1 (CSC)
04.18.11- Touched
07.12.11- NOA2 Yay!

NVC Timeline:
08.02.11- NVC Received
08.20.11- Case No. assign/IIN (AVR) 37 days from NOA2
08.23.11- receives DS 3032/AOS fee bill
08.24.11- Pay AOS Bill/ Sends the DS 3032 thru email
08.25.11- DS 3032 Accepted/AOS bill is paid
08.27.11- Received IV-Fee Bill
08.27.11- Pay IV-Fee Bill
08.29.11- Sends AOS via USPS
08.30.11- IV- Fee Bill shows Paid
09.02.11- NVC received our AOS packet
09.08.11- Send IV packet
09.08.11- Received checklist RFE on AOS
09.12.11- RFE docs sends via usps
09.15.11- NVC got our IV packet and saying theres no problem in it.

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I called NVC yesterday and they need the original birth certificate. Do you know how long to wait for the RFE in email? Once they received the mailed back RFE, how long do they take to process? Thanks!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-16 16:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Will the reaffirmed CR-1 petition pass through NVC again?

Yes. The reaffirmed petition passes the NVC very quickly since it went through there before.
It's not even in the NVC data base. I called the State Department instead of NVC to find
out that the case was sent to Guangzhou. NVC doesn't have the record at all.
The case was just received by Guangzhou. Second interview should be very soon.

Thanks.


How long did you wait for the case to reaffirmed by USCIS after it got denied 1st time?

Anyway, I hope the CO will not give you another hard time again! Good luck!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-10-07 16:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Will the reaffirmed CR-1 petition pass through NVC again?

are you must pass with another interview ?


Yes, the beneficiary will be informed for 2nd interview in order to get approved!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-10-07 15:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Will the reaffirmed CR-1 petition pass through NVC again?

Hi,

I heard that there is one simillar case (also reaffirmed case) which was sent back to the consulate directly
from USCIS without passing NVC. It only took him 4 weeks to receive the letter from the consulate after the case
was reaffirmed. Is this possible?

Our case was denied by the consulate for rediculous reasons. All of them are not true. One reason, the consulate
even violated State Department and USCIS regulations. It stated the age difference between my wife and me.
The age difference was well known by the USCIS when it approved the petition. Yet, the VO was so ignorant that she
still used the age difference to deny the visa. Of course, my attorney made quite a big noise in the rebuttal letter.

All I can say is that anything can happen during the interview. It all depends who interviewed your SO and her/his mood at
the time.
The CO made up her mind even before talking to my wife. My wife brought tons of evidence and the CO didn't even want to see them.
She was so rude to my wife. My wife tried to show the VO the evidence and the VO walked away from her.

Well, hope your experience will be better than ours. But one thing to remember. As long as you don't give up, eventually your SO will get
the visa because the truth will come out. The USCIS will examine the case carefully and make the final decision to reaffirm the
petition. Good Luck.

Steve


Good luck on your 2nd interview!
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-07 12:22:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Will the reaffirmed CR-1 petition pass through NVC again?
I guess the USCIS will send your case back to NVC and they will forward to your embassy! Do you mind to tell us what was the reason it was denied?
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-09-02 16:32:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Documents to NVC
Everything should be the original or certified copy except the passport biographic page.
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-12-19 13:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Documents to NVC
What kind of visa are you applying? I assume NVC requests original docs in mail.
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2011-12-18 14:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Paid AOS & IV fee, Sent AOS - Next?
NVC always ask for original/certified docs including the good conduct letter too. NVC will attach an IV cover page soon after received your IV fee. I would probably wait for all the original docs ready in hand before I send that out.
kamhoeMaleMalaysia2012-05-16 12:04:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Waiting Times for Dublin Embassy

 

I wish I could tell you, I'm sorry sad.png. My husband (fiance at the time) never received his interview notification letter in the mail, so I still don't know (and probably never will know) if the consulate lost him in the shuffle and never mailed it out (my assumption) or if the local letter carrier/post office dropped the ball and never delivered it. It just never arrived at his house.

 

My best suggestion would be that if you don't hear back within the normal time frame when people usually get their notification letters (I'm sorry, I forget what it is, I think it's something like 2 weeks? Check around VJ, you can get estimate times), call the embassy and tell them that you never received your letter in the mail. My husband called the embassy after 4 weeks and the woman he spoke to was very defensive (as if paperwork couldn't possibly ever be misplaced or forgotten by the consulate!) but she didn't give him too much of a hard time and she rescheduled his interview for the following week so the turnaround time was very quick after that.

 

I hope you don't run into anything like that! It doesn't seem like it happens too often with Dublin so maybe we were just unlucky. We're in the AOS process now, so despite the hangup the visa was still approved and we were able to move in together and get married. If you have any other questions, I can try to help!

 Thanks for the advice! I am currently living in Dublin with my fiance and if the consulate is run like a lot of public sectors in Ireland I can see how this might have happened (from my experience anyway).


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-14 03:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Waiting Times for Dublin Embassy

blush.gif Bump.

Sorry, I didn't realize I created this thread in the wrong forum. Could this be moved to the Europe/Eurasia forum?

I was just wondering if anyone else dealing with Ireland for the K-1 visa right now is experiencing a longer processing time with Packet 3 before they get their interview date? This week will be the fifth week since our Packet 3 was sent in and there's been no word back about anything from the U.S. embassy. It seems like it's starting to be a longer period of time than people in Dublin usually experience based on what I've seen on the forums here. Thanks!



I see in your timeline it says the interview was initially missed because you weren't aware of the date. Any suggestions for avoiding this problem? Thanks in advance!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-13 11:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved but I-129 not yet??!!?!
QUOTE (Divine Mercy @ Nov 25 2007, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ Nov 25 2007, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would you please explain to me what the 'RFE trick" is? What is RFE???? I am new to all of this terminology..

Thanks! Lena blink.gif

Call the regular USCIS number and follow the prompts as if you are getting an RFE (as if they asked you for further evidence) your call will be transfered to the service center where u get to speak to a person with a little more competence than the misinformation line gives. It may (depending on whether the website if functional or not) give you a touch because of the call since they have to look into your case.

Thank you so much for explaining that and sharing the "trick" information. blush.gif Lena
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-25 15:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved but I-129 not yet??!!?!
Would you please explain to me what the 'RFE trick" is? What is RFE???? I am new to all of this terminology..

Thanks! Lena blink.gif
QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Nov 25 2007, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Divine Mercy @ Nov 25 2007, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Urge To Race @ Nov 17 2007, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holding the I130 is a procedure that they stated they were implementing a while back (June 2006 if memory serves), but they were struggling to get it implemented. Just a little while back, if they didn't connect your petitions before the I130 was approved, both would make it on to NVC. Jas was one of those (and there are several others in the last few months that had the same thing happen). In fact, DivineMercy did have her I130 forwarded to NVC, but she is waiting for the I129F because (again if memory serves) their embassy has a huge difference in the wait times for CR1 vs. K3.



My I-130 was sent to the NVC back in July, they sent all the info for me to reply to and pay bills and all that ####### but I decided to wait for the K3 because the embassy in Lagos, Nigeria schedules K3 interviews 2-3 months in advance while the CR1 interview is set 10 months ahead. I didn't want to risk the CR1 getting there first, I'm happy I did that because the K3 is taking forever, chances are the CR1 would have won the race.

A few months ago I was told by USCIS mis information line that I am no longer eligible for the K3 because my I-130 had been approved and forwarded to the NVC. I called the NVC and they said don't listen to that, its still pending at VSC and that's how it will stay. But now that they are pairing them together I'm wondering if they are ever going to approve it or just assume I went for the CR1. I'll have to call them using the RFE trick on Monday and see what kind of answers I get. I'll let ya know. If they say I can't get the K3 now after waiting all these months... I might just lose my mind.


Hello Divine Mercy,

I understand your frustration, and the daily insanity of checking your emails and the USCIS Website for updates. Since my I-130 was approved first, just like yours, I was also told that I could no longer pursue the K3 (I cried, believe me) by an idiot at USCIS. It makes me very furious that we are in the hands of people who don't care, people who don't have accurate information, and we are at their mercy. We depend on the information they provide, but when they fail to provide us accurate information that's when we are hurt. The mis information they provide may force us to make wrong decisions.
Please hang in there and have hope and faith...pray a lot, that will help and give you peace of mind. Stay strong....for your sanity and for the sake of your children. I bet your kids won't like to see their mommy sad.
Best of luck to you!!!!
Best of luck to you.

lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-25 14:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved but I-129 not yet??!!?!
Do I really need to cancel the I-129F? I sent a copy of the receipt with the I-130...This stuff is so frustrating! Oh yeah, and what does it mean by when someone says that the application was "touched"...how do you know that it was "touched" anyway?
QUOTE (Divine Mercy @ Nov 25 2007, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Urge To Race @ Nov 17 2007, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yet another thing to track! Interesting. I would like to nominate DivineMercy... er add DivineMercy. Kathryn has had her I130 approved for a couple of months and is still waiting for her I129F. Only difference is she is at VSC, but she is in the same general boat.

QUOTE (G&A @ Nov 17 2007, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am in the same boat as you guys since last Thu. 130 approved and 129F pending. The fact that most of us had their 129F touched around the date the 130 was approved tells me that the applications are still connected. In other words, USCIS knows that we applied for both petitions and is working on approving the latter.

Here are the folks in the same boat:

KevFabi
YGandMAT
KingsleysPrincess
Ahmad
G&A

Good luck all!




Uh oh, nominated for what? I'll run for the most furious person at VSC.

Edited by lena_mourad, 25 November 2007 - 11:12 AM.

lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-25 11:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved but I-129 not yet??!!?!
Does anyone have EXPERIENCE with my situation? I appreciate your comments YGandMAT. I filed things in the order as they happened. I didn't file a I-129F KNOWING I would be married later. That is just how things went. It felt right to get married in October. And since our status changed from Fiance to married, I needed to let USCIS know that. It would be worse if I just left it with the I-129f and went to interviews under false pretences. So, does anyone else out there have my same situation?

Thanks for everyones consideration and help!! Lena

QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Nov 24 2007, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ Nov 24 2007, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed an I-129F first in July 2007 thinking I could wait until we could get married here in the states. Then I didn't want to wait anymore so I went back to Morocco and got married at the end of October. I sent the I-130 packet last week. Does anyone know if I just screwed myself over?

HELP!! helpsmilie.gif

QUOTE (KevFabi @ Nov 6 2007, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all, as u all can see on my timeline my I-130 is approved but my I-129 not yet..What can I do. I see that the I-130 is taking forever to be finished...I dont beleive after all this time ...I see some timelines with more then 3 months and still with NVC...they did not complete yet the case to transfer to the consulate...What can I do on this case...should I wait for the I-129??? or continue on the I-130...
You guys think they may approve by now my I-129...
I only have touchs on my I-129 ...never on my I-130...i was surprise when we got the approval only for the I-130...
And if I decide to go by I-130...I have to cancel the I-129??? oh my god...i'm been waiting forever for this...i was poreparing myself to another maximum 2 months of wating with I-129 nopt 3, 4 or maybe 6 with I-130....and my hubby was planning to came here to wait with me till the interview...now what?? now he need to stay there...wiating till they decide to send us any form to be filed and payed...oh my god ...I'm losing myself on this...I left my house since february...and I can stay anymore here...its too much for me ...

Plz God just help me to have the right decision.



Well, I think you did. You filed an Fiance visa in July, and now you are telling us you got married and just filed an I-130? If you had waited, your I-129F should have been approved anytime soon and she would have gotten here with the fiance visa. Now you cant pursue the K-1, because you are now married. You just started from scratch and probably have to wait for over a year if you pursue the CR1 visa. You can still file the K-3, and get her here a little sooner. It all depends on the visa you want to pursue and how long you are willing to wait.

lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-25 10:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved but I-129 not yet??!!?!
I filed an I-129F first in July 2007 thinking I could wait until we could get married here in the states. Then I didn't want to wait anymore so I went back to Morocco and got married at the end of October. I sent the I-130 packet last week. Does anyone know if I just screwed myself over?

HELP!! helpsmilie.gif

QUOTE (KevFabi @ Nov 6 2007, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all, as u all can see on my timeline my I-130 is approved but my I-129 not yet..What can I do. I see that the I-130 is taking forever to be finished...I dont beleive after all this time ...I see some timelines with more then 3 months and still with NVC...they did not complete yet the case to transfer to the consulate...What can I do on this case...should I wait for the I-129??? or continue on the I-130...
You guys think they may approve by now my I-129...
I only have touchs on my I-129 ...never on my I-130...i was surprise when we got the approval only for the I-130...
And if I decide to go by I-130...I have to cancel the I-129??? oh my god...i'm been waiting forever for this...i was poreparing myself to another maximum 2 months of wating with I-129 nopt 3, 4 or maybe 6 with I-130....and my hubby was planning to came here to wait with me till the interview...now what?? now he need to stay there...wiating till they decide to send us any form to be filed and payed...oh my god ...I'm losing myself on this...I left my house since february...and I can stay anymore here...its too much for me ...

Plz God just help me to have the right decision.

lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-24 22:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa while filing for I-130
QUOTE (A & M @ Feb 29 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have 2 questions:

Background:
I'm Canadian and my husband is American. We are planning to start the K-3 process in April so I can gain permanent residency there. I realize that while the I-129F paperwork is processing it will be very difficult for me to visit the US on a tourist visa. So we came up with a plan.

I would like to enter the US on a tourist visa just before we submit any K-3 paperwork. As soon as I arrive we will then submit the I-130. That way I can be with my hubby 6 months during all this processing. Obviously after my tourist Visa runs out I will have to spend the rest of the time back in Canada until I actually get my K-3 interview.

Question #1) Does this sound like a bad idea?

If we do this, question 14 on the I-130 does ask for the I-94 Record, but i've never received one of these before when entering the US. The I-94 instructions even say "This form must be completed by all persons except U.S.Citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and Canadian Citizens visiting or in transit."

Question #2) Assuming I'm in the US on tourist visa when we send off the I-130, how should I answer the "Arrival/Departure Record (I-94)" question on the I-130 form?

Thx,
A&M

lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-03-07 12:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and I-120F approved the same day
QUOTE (kns123 @ May 22 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi lena,

Congratulations first of all... !!!

Your husband's I 129 f will be transfered to the local consulate where your husband lives in order to issue him a K3 visa. K3 is a non immigrant visa and thus when he arrives in the US you will have to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status) from non immigrant status to a permanent resident. That is why NVC holds your I 130 petition as they will start working on it when you file AOS.

Hope this answer clarifies your doubts.

Good luck to you both. good.gif


The light just turned on! Thanks so much!! blush.gif
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-22 16:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and I-120F approved the same day
Hi everyone,

My husbands I-130 and I-129F were approved the same day for K3. I have received both I-797C's for them from USCIS, and I have received a letter from NVC for the I-129F. I am so confused now because I thought they put both petitions into "one file". The letter from NVC states that the I-129F will be forwarded to the "visa-issuing" post overseas. Ok, that's great, but why isn't both petitions going to the Consulate? I have tried to get information from travel.state.gov and read many things within the NVC. Now I just need clarification from someone who has been through the process. Does the NVC keep the I-130 and do some processing/fee collection and the consulate contact my husband for an interview? Someone, please help me understand what will happen now.

Thanks in advance,

Lena
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-22 09:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or CR1?? Don't want to be delayed even more...
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 31 2008, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ May 31 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 31 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ May 31 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 31 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Consider your options, ask your husband if he desires to take a Job, and wants to apply for a driver's license shortly after arriving to the USA, keep in mind K-3 is NOT work authorized, CR-1 IS.

CR-1/IR-1 is the superior visa, it results in green-card upon entry, is work authorized. K-3 needs to file for EAD and/OR AOS and have EAD or green-card in-order to take a job, get SSN, and apply for a driver's license, EAD takes 90 days or more to get.

You can always keep the CR-1 process running, and interview first for K-3, and then either use the K3 or just wait for CR-1 interview. Keeping the CR-1 moving gives you mor options.


So, we can do both??? I didn't know we could do that. I thought once you started on the CR-1 path...that was it....


You can follow both paths as long as they are avialable to you. You can even obtain and use both visas. You decide what's best for you. If you thought the process through before filing the I-129F, then I suspect the reasons you did so will motivate you to continue on that path. If not, you have another opportunity to think it through now.


My main concern is just what is going to get my husband here sooner.


Then unless you want to waste money or go back for a second interview, just ignore NVC with regard to the I-130. There's no way the I-130 will catch up if the I-129F is already at the Consulate.

Thank you so much for your help! It is greatly appreciated!!! good.gif
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-31 21:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or CR1?? Don't want to be delayed even more...
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ May 31 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 31 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ May 31 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 31 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Consider your options, ask your husband if he desires to take a Job, and wants to apply for a driver's license shortly after arriving to the USA, keep in mind K-3 is NOT work authorized, CR-1 IS.

CR-1/IR-1 is the superior visa, it results in green-card upon entry, is work authorized. K-3 needs to file for EAD and/OR AOS and have EAD or green-card in-order to take a job, get SSN, and apply for a driver's license, EAD takes 90 days or more to get.

You can always keep the CR-1 process running, and interview first for K-3, and then either use the K3 or just wait for CR-1 interview. Keeping the CR-1 moving gives you mor options.


So, we can do both??? I didn't know we could do that. I thought once you started on the CR-1 path...that was it....


You can follow both paths as long as they are avialable to you. You can even obtain and use both visas. You decide what's best for you. If you thought the process through before filing the I-129F, then I suspect the reasons you did so will motivate you to continue on that path. If not, you have another opportunity to think it through now.


My main concern is just what is going to get my husband here sooner.


I've also seen people pay fees online to NVC...how do you do that?
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-31 15:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or CR1?? Don't want to be delayed even more...
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 31 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ May 31 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 31 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Consider your options, ask your husband if he desires to take a Job, and wants to apply for a driver's license shortly after arriving to the USA, keep in mind K-3 is NOT work authorized, CR-1 IS.

CR-1/IR-1 is the superior visa, it results in green-card upon entry, is work authorized. K-3 needs to file for EAD and/OR AOS and have EAD or green-card in-order to take a job, get SSN, and apply for a driver's license, EAD takes 90 days or more to get.

You can always keep the CR-1 process running, and interview first for K-3, and then either use the K3 or just wait for CR-1 interview. Keeping the CR-1 moving gives you mor options.


So, we can do both??? I didn't know we could do that. I thought once you started on the CR-1 path...that was it....


You can follow both paths as long as they are avialable to you. You can even obtain and use both visas. You decide what's best for you. If you thought the process through before filing the I-129F, then I suspect the reasons you did so will motivate you to continue on that path. If not, you have another opportunity to think it through now.


My main concern is just what is going to get my husband here sooner.
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-31 15:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or CR1?? Don't want to be delayed even more...
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 31 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Consider your options, ask your husband if he desires to take a Job, and wants to apply for a driver's license shortly after arriving to the USA, keep in mind K-3 is NOT work authorized, CR-1 IS.

CR-1/IR-1 is the superior visa, it results in green-card upon entry, is work authorized. K-3 needs to file for EAD and/OR AOS and have EAD or green-card in-order to take a job, get SSN, and apply for a driver's license, EAD takes 90 days or more to get.

You can always keep the CR-1 process running, and interview first for K-3, and then either use the K3 or just wait for CR-1 interview. Keeping the CR-1 moving gives you mor options.


So, we can do both??? I didn't know we could do that. I thought once you started on the CR-1 path...that was it....
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-31 15:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or CR1?? Don't want to be delayed even more...
Hi all,

I need some guidance. Here is the scenario. My husbands K3 case has been received by the consulate and they are in the process of scheduling his interview and sending his packet of info. Today I received the AOS fee from NVC for "Visa classification-CR1". What do I do now? I don't want to delay my husband coming here any further. Do I go the CR1 route? Or, the K3 route? I know that you will spend less money doing the CR1 route, that is not my concern right now. I just want my husband here. HELP!! wacko.gif
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-05-31 15:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStimulus payment
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jun 5 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you filed, married filing jointly and you both have SSN then you should both get the stimulus cheque. If one of you doesn't have the SSN then neither of you get the cheque. Not particularly fair, I agree.



What a rip off for sure!!
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-06 11:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStimulus payment
Does anyone know that if you file your taxes "married, filing jointly" and your spouse is a non-resident alien, will you get at least a stimulus payment as a "single" person?
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-05 16:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview documents...something might be missing..
QUOTE (JoanieD @ Jun 12 2008, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

When I got my "packet 3" the AOS wasn't part of my ticklist either, but I sent an e-mail to my case worker to make sure what I need from my husband to send me from the US, and he replied that my husband needs to send me an original signed I-864.....not the I-134.....as well as a copy of his last year of tax filing and original divorce decrees from previous marriage....

hope it answers your question.....

Yes, thank you so much!! Looks like I have everything in order then..
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-14 21:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview documents...something might be missing..
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 9 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lena_mourad @ Jun 9 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For a K3 interview, I thought that an 'AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT' was part of the documentation.

Is it different for Morocco? It could be

It is not listed in my husbands "list of instructions". Is it the I-864 or the I-134? Typically the I-134

Just to clarify too, the documents required for K3 are under the same documents as the K1????? Can be because they usually are very similar



Thanks. does anyone else know for sure, specifically for Morocco?
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-09 17:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview documents...something might be missing..
Hi everyone,

For a K3 interview, I thought that an 'AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT' was part of the documentation. Is it different for Morocco? It is not listed in my husbands "list of instructions". Is it the I-864 or the I-134?

Just to clarify too, the documents required for K3 are under the same documents as the K1?????

Let me just tell you that this whole process SUCKS!!! But totally worth it!

Hugs,

Lena wacko.gif helpsmilie.gif
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-09 12:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMorroco- Affidavit of Support
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Jun 19 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is that true for all visas?.. I am confused is that what we are to send with the tax returns and pay stubs???


They told me it is not required for the K visas. I know that for the CR1 or IR1 you need one. I'm pretty sure it's the I-864. But that is a different packet. I would bring one if you applying for one of the K visas, just in case. You never know what they might spring on you last minute.
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-06-19 21:48:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview question
Lje,

If you haven't been back to Nigeria to see your wife since your marriage, state the truth. Did you and your wife get together somewhere else perhaps? If so, provide travel itinerary, copies of plane tickets, any and all receipts from those visits - in order to PROVE it. If not, print off phone, email, and/or chat records which proves ongoing sincere relationship.

Always stay with the truth because I believe lies are written all over the face.

Good luck,
-chicagorj
chicagorjFemaleNigeria2012-10-23 13:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanQs about Hubby's plane ticket
I should explained better.

I'll be returning to the US next week. Hubby will be traveling to US alone and I'll meet him at POE (likely Atlanta, GA). We're not in the position to pay $2K for his flight. His travel date will be at the end of November or sometime in December at the earliest. I'm wondering how other VJers deal with the issue of presenting credit card at time of checking-in. The card will be with me here in the US.
chicagorjFemaleNigeria2012-11-03 13:52:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanQs about Hubby's plane ticket
My hubby's 2nd interview is this Wednesday Nov 7th. We remain positive visa will be issued and I'm looking ahead about available options booking his travel to US. Purchasing ticket with credit card is preferred but I'm hitting obstacles at travel websites like cheapair.com. Because of 9/11, as you all probably know, traveler must show credit card at the airport. This will not be possible. Can anyone tell me about their experience? Is it required to purchase the ticket in Nigeria, meaning cash only please? Grrrr. Is it required to purchase a one-way ticket or can we buy a round trip ticket since those are usually cheaper?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.
-chicagorj
Leaving tomorrow to be with hubby - together supporting each other - standing as one - standing strong....
chicagorjFemaleNigeria2012-11-03 13:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanmedical in lagos

The Childrens clinic.

 

Let's lay the blame where it belongs. The DOS does not set the pricing.  The doctors do.  The DOS contracts with the clinics. The contract is binding on both ends. When the contract expires, DOS changes clinics. How about some individual moral responsiblity on the part of the clinics?

 


chicagorjFemaleNigeria2013-08-17 11:31:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanmedical in lagos

And if chest x-ray shows the slightest cloudiness, the kind doctor with the hidden smile will require you to take a sputum test. The cost? Double the sum above or $640USD and tack on 60 days to wait for the results.


chicagorjFemaleNigeria2013-08-17 10:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanmedical in lagos

Ha I wish it only cost $160USD. Double the figure and cross your fingers.


chicagorjFemaleNigeria2013-08-17 10:34:00