Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	shipment of visa released by embassy today!!!	Finally shipment released by embassy at noon today!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone out there who has first time POE experience for a CR visa? Does my spouse with a conditional residence go through the same immigration lane as permanent residents and citizens and will they detain and interview her when she has a CR visa? story: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=153810	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-02 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS 3032, what to put on the barcode?	The fastest way is to fill out and print the DS-3032 online and mail it next day delivery. It will beat the email version by at least a week. By more if you already have the DS-3032 filled out in advance. Emails sit in the inbox for 2-3 weeks before receiving attention. Just depends on whether you want to make the NVC processing fast or easy. QUOTE (sassygirl876 @ Oct 3 2008, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, you can email it. I used gmail account since its faster (& a fellow vj advised it). I also asked NVC if its alright to send the email & not the actual form (which i received a week after) and they said its okay. They sent the IV fee to my husband a week after.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-04 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS 3032, what to put on the barcode?	My wife just wrote the case number with a felt tip pen in the place reserved for the barcode. It was accepted without any delays within a few days. QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Oct 3 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have a look at the NVC guide linked in my signature. There's info on the barcode for the DS-3032. You can just send an e-mail, but we no longer suggest that. Sometimes the spam filters at NVC will block your email, and sometimes it just sits around. Mail is more reliable.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-03 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	2 document verification	Maybe they need to verify a different document, such as the birth certificate? QUOTE (PingLocalHostess @ Oct 1 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Perhaps its for your child? Coz if you have a kid going with you, you have to pay for their DV too.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-01 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Asbolutely bummed!	They probably wanted to give you an overestimate to get you off the phone. Only a small fraction of cases take that long. QUOTE (CJ Vasani @ Apr 4 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am an early march 2008 filer and just called USCIS out of curiosity today to feel what the expected approval time is for the I-130. They gave me a number that ruined my weekend. They said on average it takes about 9 months for applications to get approved! ####### is going on? It means it will take a year from my wifey to get here. I am absolutely shattered to hear this... This is atrocious...USC's spouses shouldn't be kept apart for this long unless the situation warrants. To boot, our case is one of the simpler ones that they will receive! Somebody posts some good news to make my weekend go any better...	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-05 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally with my husband in America!	CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope you have a happy life together QUOTE (Todd-Leah @ Oct 1 2008, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes,we are finally reunited after close to two years of separation! Despite of the long flight, I was too excited to feel the tiredness yet. But I know it would take a few days to adjust to the time difference and get over the jetlag. Left the hotel in Seoul 9.00 a.m in the morning to catch the flight (09/30 12.15 p.m local time in South Korea), was pleasantly surprised that my flight was upgraded to a complimentary business class. Had a stopover for two hours at Tokyo and the plane left on time. After a 16+ hours of flight + stopover + change plane, arrived at Chicago O'hare Airport on 09/30 1.30 p.m local time, 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. After claiming the baggage, I was not sure whether to line up at the visitor or US citizen/resident line. A woman officer was there to help direct people, she pointed to the visitor line when I showed her the brown envelope and asked where should I go. Both the visitor and US citizen/resident lines were equally long but were moving at a fast pace. I stayed in line for about 10-15 minutes and then was directed to a separate section for processing. Two other people were there, it took a few minutes for my name to be called. The officer asked whether I speak English and when did we get married. That were the only two questions he asked before he took my fingerprint, had me signed twice on a form and then said we were done and I could proceed to the custom clearance. The custom clearance was easy, they didn't even open my baggage, just ran them through the machine and I was good to go. I was out at the arrival hall at 3.05 p.m, 35 minutes after arrival. My husband was not there yet as we thought it will take a while to get out. But, didn't have to wait long, he appeared shortly, before I have a chance to get the coins out to give him a call. :-)	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-01 07:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864EZ	I sent only tax transcripts for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005 with the I-864EZ and it was accepted right away. No need for pay stubs or letters from employer, unless you want to the reviewer to have to spend more time wading through documents.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-06 07:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about I-864	Can you get a letter from your employer guaranteeing to hire you back? Maybe a long shot. QUOTE (Abbas @ Oct 6 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Greetings to all. Please guys if you know the answer of this question. I am filled I-130 for my wife recentrly after our first file got lost " by USCIS". After long time of wiaiting, I decided to spend time with my wife. I asked a leave from my work. They said that since I need more than two months, it is better that quit formally and they hire me when I come back. Anyway, now I am expecting to receive I-864 form and one of the questions I have to answer is my employment. What do you thing I should say. Ow, btw, I made more than required for the last three years. Thanks to all.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-06 07:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	interview	It certainly helped in my case for me to be present. I went to the window of the prescreener with my Filipina wife. She answered all of the questions. When the prescreener asked about the proof of delbros payment, my wife had forgotten that she had that and I was able to remind her in front of the prescreener that she had in fact paid that and that it was in her folder. The prescreener asked her how many times I had visited (which was 8 times including my current trip there). Because I was there in person they didn't ask to see any proof. At one point the prescreener wondered about my previous immigration history, and asked us to return to the window. I'm a recently naturalized US citizen. My wife doesn't know the gritty details of which precise dates and visas I originally entered the US with, so I was able to provide an answer to that question. I guess they wanted to check that I hadn't naturalized based in marriage? When my wife had her interview with the CO, I barely had time to sit down before he stated that he needed to ask my wife questions alone. He asked if I was the husband before asking me to leave. Hence he knew I was there, even if he didn't feel the need to ask me questions. My wife had ample evidence (photos, emails, wire transfers, tickets, etc.) but she wasn't asked to show any of it. She had a short interview and received a pink slip afterwards. They also skipped the document verification (DV). There is no way that the DV could have been processed what with us having paid that too close to the interview date. Also, her birth certificate was recently amended (annotated), and for sure the NSO records had not yet been updated, which could in principal have led to delays. The NSO officer had told her to cancel the interview the day before when she visited their office to check on the records! We didn't follow their advice and everything was fine.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-07 07:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Checklists of our I-I30	The birth certificate of the beneficiary is normally sent to NVC along with the DS-230 after the I-130 has been approved. It doesn't need to be submitted with the I-130 application. QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Oct 13 2008, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Oct 13 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Goodluck kath. God will be always be in our way to lead us with our journey. Go ahead. Me and My husband will be next. Still filling out forms and checking it 4 and more times before we will file it. thanks cathy. i was tryin to be firm at my husband at this time coz he might miss something. i was the one who fill up the form and print it out, i also fill out and print the affidavits as well and send it to my husband so that his parents will just sign it and notarize it.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-13 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	1 Yr Anniversary	I had an equally horrendous wait. It turned out there was absolutely nothing wrong with my case. No RFEs or anything. My wife had an easy interview and got her visa with no problems. I think I was just unlucky to get a dimwit adjudicator at USCIS. You should definitely contact your congressman just to find out what is happening with your case.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-15 20:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR1	Immigrant Visa (Conditional Resident) QUOTE (Waldo @ Oct 15 2008, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone mentioned to me in an e-mail about doing a CR1. I looked up in the terms section of the site and also did a search and didn't find anything. What is it? I'm getting close to sending the papers in. I'm just really frightened as I've heard that most of the applications are turned down and you have to pay and start over again. I'm about to translate the papers into English, do they need to be notarized? Also should I turn in ALL the papers even if they are not required until later? I know my taxes aren't due at the beginning but should I send that anyways?	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-15 20:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long before a case is assigned to an officer?	The time it takes depends on luck more than anything else: whether your adjudicator is efficient or not and their level of experience with immigration matters. If you're lucky it could take a month to be approved. If you're unlucky it could take over a year. Be prepared! QUOTE (Joee @ Oct 14 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Everyone, I applied in September for I-130 and I-129F for my wife. I called USCIS today and spoke with an immigration officer. He told me that my case has not been assigned to an officer. I asked him how long before it is assigned and he would not give me a clear answer or an estimate. But he did say once it is assigned to an officer, then it moves pretty quickly after that. Does anyone have any idea how long does it take USCIS to assign K3 applications to officers? I'd appreciate your answer. Thanks, Joee	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-16 07:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 Visa holder	The EAD renewal ought to be free if filed with a I-485. On the positive side, since you waited so long, your wife will qualify for a 10 year green card rather than a 2 year conditional one. The I-485 application plus accompanying forms should then be the last time you ever have to deal with USCIS! QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 17 2008, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tom1978 @ Oct 17 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 17 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tom1978 @ Oct 17 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 17 2008, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, file the I-485 pronto!!!! will it be too late now since she only has less than 2 months to go? No.... she still has status as a K-3. File it while the status is curent... all is still OK... It is not a problem if her status expires after filing.... THANKS A MILLION FOR THE REPLIES>>> Since she works, should I apply for EAD extension too? or will the NOA allow her to work too? EAD card is totally separate issue... If it will expire, you can and should file for a renewal ....	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-17 12:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	December'07 Filers	Hi there, can you explain what is meant by "new start date." Does this mean that you gained nothing by sending in your I130 prior to citizenship. The reason I ask is that I'm in the same boat. I mailed my I130 in July, became a citizen at the end of August, but it seems (by the way things are going) that I should have waited until I was a citizen before mailing in my I130. I didn't upgrade my I130 until November unfortunately because at first I thought that mailing the I129F would be sufficient. It should be obvious right! No, but nothing is obvious from what you seem to be saying. Anyway, I've called CSC several times now since December using the RFE trick (keep asking the same question about my returned 129F check and innocently asking if it was causing a problem with the I130 which seems to be gathering a lot of dust somewhere) and have been told several times since December that my application is "about to be reviewed." However, nothing has happened. Tow weeks ago I called the general help line to request action, given that my I130 is more than 30 days over due. They said that the date for taking action on that request was May 2. Lets see if anything happens. Infopass at CSC is not convenient for me since I live in NM. Did you manage to learn anything interesting from that experience. QUOTE (Kiki&me @ Apr 16 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, please add me to the list as a December filer. Just had an infopass today. Nothing new, was told by a very compassionate lady to "wait". At least she was kind....will take that....will take anything at this point...clutching at straws... I-130 Service Center: CSC Mailed --- April 12, 2007 NOA1 --- May 4, 2007 Notice Date --- April 18, 2007 Upgraded (USC) --- Dec 21, 2007 (Infopass says this is my new start date) Acknowledged --- Dec 26, 2007 Touched --- Jan 16, 2008 Service Request --- Feb 5, 2008 (received letter saying another 60 days to go) Infopass --- April 16, 2008 (same answer as above) K-3 Serive Center: CSC Mailed --- Dec 21, 2007 NOA1 --- Dec 26, 2007 Notice Date --- Dec 27, 2007 Touched --- Jan 3, 2008	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-04-16 19:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	finally reunited with wife in US	she was less than satisfied with the condition I left the house in and went on a major cleaning spree the minute she arrived..... I was envisaging giving her a tour of the city, hehe QUOTE (trinket @ Oct 19 2008, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations and best wishes for the rest of your life	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-19 14:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	finally reunited with wife in US	Just arrived home in Santa Fe with my wife after being reunited in LA yesterday evening!!!!!! The POE was uneventful... only queuing for 30 minutes. The officer wondered what the CFO stickers and stamps were about in her passport and was surprised that she was already married at a young age. Glad we got the CR visa. Now we can forget about USCIS for 2 years.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-18 19:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What will happen?	Sounds to me like he should avoid going back to his home country at this time, since then he would have to file I-130/I-129F applications and be separated from his wife for a long time. He should make sure that he is eligible for the waiver and then file concurrent I-130/I-485 (if that is still allowed) applications after marrying. It's better of the marriage and I-130/I-485 applications are filed before the J1 visa expires in order to maintain a good track record with USCIS. He might have to make it clear to immigration officials at some point that the J1 visa wasn't obtained before he had intentions of marrying. QUOTE (katej0203 @ Oct 19 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I went through the K1 journey, so am not too sure on the procedures for a K3.... A friend of mine, however, is over here on a three year J1 visa (and yes, he will have to waiver the 2 year residency). He is getting married to his (US Citizen) fiance this december. What would the procedure be? Will he have to go back to his home country once the student visa is over, and have an interview? Or will he just adjust his status and remain in the country whilst he applies for his green card adn continue his studies? Thanks.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-19 14:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about K-3, instead of CR-1	If one wants to be exceptionally cheap with the k3 route, one could wait until a few months before the 2nd wedding anniversary before filing for AOS in order to avoid the I-751 penalty.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-19 23:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 - Documentation	None. Sit tight and wait and hope the NOA2 doesn't take too long. Make sure you and your spouse are ready with what's required for the interview: especially the I-134. QUOTE (SA-&-BA @ Oct 19 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am referring to documentations/forms/process required once we have recieved the NOA2 (wishing we get one soon) for K3. If there are froms that can be filled and sent electronically to NVC/Embassy etc. I have gone through the guide section of VJ and did fine the flowchart but yet to find "what documents/Forms?" be filled and what point. Regards,	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-19 23:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 medical	In some countries the k3 and CR/IR medical requirements are standardized to be the same and require vaccinations. If you're unable to find any previous records then it just means you'll have to receive many shots at the medical and perhaps might not be able to take all of them on the same day. Might be a good idea to start getting some now before the medical. It would be advisable to schedule the medical as soon as possible in advance of the interview. QUOTE (zidane @ Oct 20 2008, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, I'm just waiting for my interview date and will then schedule a medical appointment. I know that the K3 visa does not require any vaccinations, my question is what should I gather to take to the medical? I don't have any vaccination records on me that I could take. And I plan to get the vaccinations done when we file for AOS. So is there anything I should take to the medical which they would require for my K3 visa so as to avoid any delays?	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 07:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question on the annual income part 7 of the I-134	The last appraisal value will do (one was probably made when you bought the house). Then you need to include what you owe in mortgage etc... with some proof (i.e. mortgage account to back it up). A CD is essentially a bank account and could be included along with the other bank accounts. It's up to you whether you include 401k's etc, if it's needed to help your situation. You will probably need to provide evidence if you decide to include it, in case such evidence is asked for at the interview. However, this is only likely to be asked for if your salary by itself isn't sufficient to meet the requirements. QUOTE (Cuchita @ Oct 20 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, I have two questions on the I-134. 1)I have property and don't know what to put in the part that says"with mortgage or other encumbrances thereon amouting..." Is that the price I paid for the house?. And with property prices going down do I need to make a new appraisal? or should I put the one I got when I first bought it which was only 2 years ago. 1)In the stocks and bonds, does that include CDs? and what about the 401k do I put that too? Please help Thanks!	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 13:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My perscective on a K3 process an Question	Even though Switzerland is part of the visa waiver program, you can still apply for a tourist visa at the consulate. At least that way your situation will be reviewed by consulate officials and the boarder immigration officers will be more likely to respect their decision, if you're lucky enough to have a positive one. That doesn't guarantee entry of course. The immigration officers can always deny entry to people with visas if they believe that it was obtained fraudulently. However, having an actual visa that was not obtained fraudulently puts you in a stronger position than having nothing at all. Many years ago my former wife was often taken aside and questioned extensively by immigration officials in Atlanta (that was before we were married) because she was making so many trips to the US to visit me (I was on an H1 visa at the time). She was from Belgium which was and still is part of the visa waiver program. This immigration harassment no longer happened once she obtained a tourist visa from the USEM in Brussels valid for 10 years. QUOTE (esoll @ Oct 20 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, Are you saying when a K1 or K3 is pending on an applicant, US airport custom will know this fact when they check her passport and can possibly deny entry? Remember Switzerland and its citizen are exempt on getting tourist visa. They can get in and out without a formal visa. Thanks Esoll QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Oct 20 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With pending k1 or k3 or CR visas, she may not be able to enter the US as a tourist, unless she can convince immigration officials that she still has strong ties to Switzerland. Even k1 and k3 visas are treated as de facto immigrant visas, even though technically they are not. The simplest thing to do would be for you to visit her while her visa is pending. She could always apply for a tourist visa at the USEM in Switzerland. It would be less of an inconvenience if she was denied the tourist visa than be turned away by immigration officers on reaching the US. QUOTE (esoll @ Oct 20 2008, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amaciar @ Oct 20 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you don't mind getting married in Switzerland the CR-1 has less steps. Your partner would enter the country and receive a conditional green card and be allowed to work once the i-130 was completed. My husband and I filed both an I-130 and the K-3 and they finished both applications at the same time. We followed through with the CR-1 route and dropped our K-3 petition. From reading on this site it seems common that they approve both at the same time. Not sure what your situation is but if you were to get residency in Switzerland you may be able to do direct consular processing. Have a look at the US embassy website for Switzerland and see if they are a country that allows that. I know that the New Zealand Embassy processes almost immediatly or as soon as you have all the correct documentation. But again not sure if this is possible for you and you need to have lived in the country for a certain timeframe. Six months for New Zealand. Wish I had known this when I was applying but we took the long way! Thank you for your reply, I have been thinking about a "direct consular processing" and as you stated I need to take residence in Switzerland for 6 months. My life is here in the US and this would not be an option. Regards, Esoll.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 21:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My perscective on a K3 process an Question	With pending k1 or k3 or CR visas, she may not be able to enter the US as a tourist, unless she can convince immigration officials that she still has strong ties to Switzerland. Even k1 and k3 visas are treated as de facto immigrant visas, even though technically they are not. The simplest thing to do would be for you to visit her while her visa is pending. She could always apply for a tourist visa at the USEM in Switzerland. It would be less of an inconvenience if she was denied the tourist visa than be turned away by immigration officers on reaching the US. QUOTE (esoll @ Oct 20 2008, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amaciar @ Oct 20 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you don't mind getting married in Switzerland the CR-1 has less steps. Your partner would enter the country and receive a conditional green card and be allowed to work once the i-130 was completed. My husband and I filed both an I-130 and the K-3 and they finished both applications at the same time. We followed through with the CR-1 route and dropped our K-3 petition. From reading on this site it seems common that they approve both at the same time. Not sure what your situation is but if you were to get residency in Switzerland you may be able to do direct consular processing. Have a look at the US embassy website for Switzerland and see if they are a country that allows that. I know that the New Zealand Embassy processes almost immediatly or as soon as you have all the correct documentation. But again not sure if this is possible for you and you need to have lived in the country for a certain timeframe. Six months for New Zealand. Wish I had known this when I was applying but we took the long way! Thank you for your reply, I have been thinking about a "direct consular processing" and as you stated I need to take residence in Switzerland for 6 months. My life is here in the US and this would not be an option. Regards, Esoll.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 16:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 police check	Since it's not normally included in the original I-130 submission, USCIS and NVC will just assume they don't have it. Once the package arrives at NVC and it's time for the DS-230 to be sent, you could always ask them to search amongst the I-130 documents. However, if the police clearance expires before NVC requests it, you will have to get another one anyway. At this time it would be good for you to find out for what length of time they are current before expiring to give you some idea of what to expect. QUOTE (jodes7064 @ Oct 21 2008, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I sent mine in for the I - 130...now I'm reading that I will have to bring one to the interview. I'm not really sure what to do. I am assuming that I will have to go back and get another one done once I receive my NOA2 (I've already received my receipt for the K-3 and I -130) Does anyone else know?	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-21 16:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 police check	Usually it's brought along to the visa interview, unless otherwise requested. QUOTE (dreamcircus @ Oct 20 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How recent should the police/criminal background check be for K3 applicant? Should it be done before the initial petition is filed? Thanks.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 21:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What do you think?	sounds like you're almost done! QUOTE (abspears @ Oct 22 2008, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello guys, It's been 4 weeks since my last interview at the USEM and so far wala pa ring result. My husband keep on calling the embassy once a week and for the last 3 weeks all the USEM told him was my case is still under AR. But when he called yesterday they said my case has been passed on to another Reviewer last Oct. 17 for the last review and it will take a weeks to be finished. I don't know kung ano iisipin ko sa sinabi ng USEM if it was a good sign or not so good. I hope someone here could share their thoughts about it. Thanks in advance	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-22 08:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	TWO MASTAKES AND 2 QUESTIONS	Send them ASAP with the barcode sheet! Might be a good idea to include a cover letter stating that you have already sent the DS-230 but forgot to include the civil documents. QUOTE (jenny-n-jean @ Oct 22 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC last night and called twice and both agents told me to go ahead an send the civil documents with out the RFE if I have a bar code (which i do) what do you think?	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-22 11:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	TWO MASTAKES AND 2 QUESTIONS	Since you're almost done, you should just respond to the RFE when it comes. QUOTE (jenny-n-jean @ Oct 21 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1) I am the petitioner and i did not put my address as the choice of agent i put the beneficiary address in Peru!!!!! Very bad move 2) I did not do the right RESEARCH and I ended up sending a DS230 WITHOUT the civil documents. Now : An RFE has been sent to the beneficiary/agent and of course that will take forever to arrive because he is in Peru. I know what they are requesting and I will have thos documents here in the US by Monday. QUESTIONS: 1)Should i sent the documents along with the DS230 again WITHOUT the RFE or should i wait for the RFE????????? But why would i wait when i have everything ohhhhh this is frustrating!!!!!!! 2) Can i again have my husband e-mail a NEW choice of agent that way they can re-send the RFE to me????? That is also going to delay my process one more month Everything was going so well until now. PLEASE HELP ME. For those who are just starting do your research so you dont have to suffer like mw for things that you could have donde right from the start.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-22 07:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A about applicant's residence last five years	If you're applying for a k3 visa, that means that you currently reside in Canada, right? Any claimed official residence in the US that extends beyond the time allowed by whatever visa you had may raise a red flag. QUOTE (jhunjhun @ Oct 22 2008, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wondering, what should I write in form G-325A asking for applicant's (myself) residence last five years. I'm Canadian citizen and came her in US to visit my fiance and end up getting married. Anyways, do I need to put my wife's address here in US as my current address? or my address only in Canada last five years. Also, I'm confused about question C (information about your relative) found in form I-130 Page 1. They asked for my address. what should I write? I asked this question before but I'm still confused. hayayyyyy........ Thank you so much.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-22 11:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	need Help..........................	Do they have confirmation of delivery or tracking information, otherwise they have to resend it. QUOTE (MISS Fatima @ Oct 21 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thx for reply.. yes I have checked my Address its correct... Your husband should be able to call the embassy. QUOTE (MISS Fatima @ Oct 21 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thx for reply.. yes I have checked my Address its correct...	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-21 16:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	need Help..........................	Do they have a tracking number or some other confirmation of delivery that they can provide you? Otherwise they have to be willing to resend it if it is lost or possibly send it to an alternative address. Maybe you should also verify that there isn't an error in the address they have on file at the embassy. QUOTE (MISS Fatima @ Oct 21 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My K3 case hase been completed and NVC transfer to Consulat..9-9-2008 till NOW i hav;nt receiv any package 3.5 its more than one month.. i call NVC they said they trasfered my case to Consulat ISlamabad.. i called so many times ISlamabad but no reply.. i mailed daily to embassy but no reply. Today My HUsband CAll to WAShinton DC and asked why mywife havent my packet till now.. they said on 18-09-2008 packet 3.5 maild to ur wife address.. but problem i that i do not have or receive any pakage any method to contact quickly.. wo what i do ?/////////////// what will next?? and ISlamabad embassy is far its about 2days journy from my House... plesae urgent reply cus onmy receipt december is the expiry month of petoitiom.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-21 16:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USEM letter on my maiden name...	Make sure the visa application forms have your married name there. That's the information they use for generating the visa. Make sure NBI clearances include all names used and previously used. QUOTE (tedjen @ Oct 21 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everybody, I have a question and I need a quick response please... I just received the letter from USEM today and I was wondering why it is written on my maiden name? Is it the way it should be? If so, will this mean, my visa will be on my maiden name? How about my passport, won't create a conflict, since my passport name is already my married name? Please enlighten me... Thank you very much... God bless us all!	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-22 07:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Packet 4... Islamabad, Pakistan	Did you check the US embassy website? QUOTE (SA-&-BA @ Oct 20 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can anyone from the listed country who has received the P4 can tell me the list of medical/vaccination requirements? Thanks	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-20 13:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HOW FILE AN EXPEDITE!	An expedite usually requires some sort of special circumstances: e.g. pregnancy, military service, imminent death, etc. so I'm surprised to hear that this was recommended by a USCIS telephone operator for a case that is less than 30 days over the standard processing time. Usually they recommend a service request once the petition is 30 or more days beyond the processing time. QUOTE (CarolWygand @ Oct 25 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HI GUYS!! As you know, we are outside of USCIS processing times (6months), and we are almost 7 months (on 10/31/2008) waiting for the approval since our I-129 NOA 1,soo...we are here to ask you about HOW to file and expedite. Last week my husband called to USCIS and there, they really confirmed that we are outside the processing time, and they asked if we want to do something for to run faster our process. Offff course we want...and than he ask if we want file an expedite. We decided talk to our attorney first, and they said that is the best thing to do. We called to our attorney and actually, we didnt understand his answer, and, because of this, we are here to ask you guys. For to file an expedite, what do we need? What basis can we use? To be outside the processing time is enought to file an expedite, or there are others requisites that we need for to file and expedite? Do we need pay something for that? Or do we need pay more for our case go faster?? Sorry for all this questions, but we are really confuse about all this long time waiting, and without any information that can helps and go faster. We liked to see on the USCIS processing times that k3 will remain 6 months, and now, we really know that we are outside process time, sooo...our case, just like the most of you guys, is URGENT for USCIS!! So...guys...please...explain more about file an expedite, how can we do this, if our attorney can file for us, and every information you have, ok?? Lets keep praying...I am feeling a good energy with this new processing time! Luck for all! Hugs	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-25 20:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	pcc from passport office	Maybe you should post this in the regional forum. QUOTE (wisdom @ Oct 26 2008, 03:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i have already got my pcc from the police station in mumbai. i wanted to know how long does the passport office in mumbai take to issue pcc. whats the procedure for it. do they need the noa2 for it. some say it takes more than a month and some say it takes a week. will a police inquiry be needed even after getting the pcc from the police station.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-26 08:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	assembling the I-129F Package:checklist	If you have received the NOA1 and nothing else from USCIS then you should send just the NOA1 as evidence that the I-130 is pending, along with your I-129F and other required documents. QUOTE (j_oolet @ Oct 26 2008, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all. Ok , am mailing the I129F soon, yet the checklist is giving us a huge headache... I have read here that the NOA1 IS the transfer of notice.When we received the NOA it was one piece of paper... I am to include <as per number 3 on the checklist> a copy of the notice of transfer. Does this mean I am to provide two copies of our NOA 1? This is very confusing and really not at all clear. Should number 3 state... what it does, but then state, this is another copy of your NOA1.? I have received only the NOA 1... No other documents. help Please!	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-26 08:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Interview Requirement	You might get a faster response if you post this in the k1 forum. My guess is that the consul will only want to interview you, since everything depends on the legitimacy of your relationship with your fiance. QUOTE (gumbo992 @ Oct 26 2008, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Need some experienced advice. My finance and her son are living in the Dominican Republic. I have submitted the I-129F forms on their behalf. I have received the NOA1 and I am now waiting on # 2. I know I maybe thinking a little ahead, but I was wondering at the embassy interview. Is it necessary to have the child accompany us to the interview? He’s is listed in the application. CONFUSSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-27 06:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally arrived in the US on K3, Now what??	If your BIL is going to file for AOS while in the US, he should definitely not pay the $400 IV fee. That's only if he wants to return to his home company to obtain his immigrant visa at the consulate. QUOTE (sz110 @ Oct 27 2008, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Oct 27 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It would be helpful if you filled out your timeline. What does BIL stand for? When you refer to the I-130 fee, do you mean (1) the original I-130 filing fee payable to USCIS, or do you mean (2) the IR immigrant visa fee payable to NVC? If your husband currently has a k3 visa, he can file for AOS while in the US. As part of that package, he can include an application for employment authorization (fee waived), with which he can work and obtain a SSN. The employment authorization takes 3 months to be approved. Employment authorization can also be applied for independently of the AOS (if you prefer to wait before filing for AOS), but that will require the fee to be paid. Some states require a SSN in order to obtain a drivers license whereas others will accept a valid visa. If (2) applies above, you would only want to pay for a IR visa if your husband intends to return to the US consulate in his home country to process his greencard instead of filing for AOS in the US. The k3 visa would only be cancelled if he receives a IR visa. QUOTE (sz110 @ Oct 27 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My BIL finally arrived after waiting for 2 years after his interview. they had submitted both k3 and I130 and they did not pay fee for I130 as someone told them that would cancel k3 visa. So that he is finally here, can someone tell us what we should be doing next? I told him that he should pay fees for I130 first but i just want to know what would be some of the steps he should be taking. also if i am correct, he can't get SSN until he gets his greencard? so does that mean he can't open up a bank account, apply for driving license etc? please help!!! Thanks guys for the replies. Yes BIL stands for my brother in law. I need to go through that link cuz i am not sure what AOS means etc. I believe my sister and BIL have paid the initial fees for the I130 but I think now we have to pay some additional $400 fees. I don't have the exact timeline but they were married in jan 2006, papers were filed either in feb or march of 2006. he was interviewed in nov 06 and just arrived here this month.	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-27 12:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally arrived in the US on K3, Now what??	It would be helpful if you filled out your timeline. What does BIL stand for? When you refer to the I-130 fee, do you mean (1) the original I-130 filing fee payable to USCIS, or do you mean (2) the IR immigrant visa fee payable to NVC? If your husband currently has a k3 visa, he can file for AOS while in the US. As part of that package, he can include an application for employment authorization (fee waived), with which he can work and obtain a SSN. The employment authorization takes 3 months to be approved. Employment authorization can also be applied for independently of the AOS (if you prefer to wait before filing for AOS), but that will require the fee to be paid. Some states require a SSN in order to obtain a drivers license whereas others will accept a valid visa. If (2) applies above, you would only want to pay for a IR visa if your husband intends to return to the US consulate in his home country to process his greencard instead of filing for AOS in the US. The k3 visa would only be cancelled if he receives a IR visa. QUOTE (sz110 @ Oct 27 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My BIL finally arrived after waiting for 2 years after his interview. they had submitted both k3 and I130 and they did not pay fee for I130 as someone told them that would cancel k3 visa. So that he is finally here, can someone tell us what we should be doing next? I told him that he should pay fees for I130 first but i just want to know what would be some of the steps he should be taking. also if i am correct, he can't get SSN until he gets his greencard? so does that mean he can't open up a bank account, apply for driving license etc? please help!!!	ninjarocket	Male	Philippines	2008-10-27 08:03:00