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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally 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!!!

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-27 08:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A questions
Only US citizens can file a I-129F.

Also, if you're a green card holder, the I-130 will take years to be approved and a visa # will not be immediately available. Your best bet is to become naturalized and then have the I-130 upgraded.


QUOTE (CasandraYounes @ Oct 26 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

So I am in the process of completing our I-129F package and after searching through the forums for a question. I am more confused than ever. Now I do not know if someone has posted this question before, but I have searched through 25 pages and have come up more confused than ever. The question that I am confused about is:

"This form is submitted in connection with an application for:"

Naturalization, Status as Permanent Resident, or Other.

For our I-130 I put, "Other and I-130 Petition" and my husband put "status as permanent resident." However I do not know if that was write, but I could not find a definite answer.

Now for the I-129F, do I put "Other and I-129F Petition"? However my husband mailed me 8 copies of the same g-325A with "status as permanent resident." I should have told him otherwise. If that is not correct for this application, can I just scratch it out or use white out or would I have him send me for more copies. Personally I think that is crazy, but at this stage, I cannot afford any mistakes. I really appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.

Thanks

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-27 06:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanswer please...
You'll receive a letter from the USEM pointing you to the USEM website where it explains how to prepare for the interview, book a visa interview appointment and show up for the medical.


QUOTE (jodette @ Oct 26 2008, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone:) i have a small question. What is a packet 3 and packet 4? I've read that packet 3 is no longer sent and that we can download it online from Manila US embassy site. But what is packet 4? Thanks...

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-27 06:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIncorrect middle name for beneficary on I-130/129F form
As long as current and prior names are provided in the "other names used" space on the form, it shouldn't cause a problem. Just make sure to put names on the visa application forms that are consistent with those in the passport.


QUOTE (dale_trisha @ Oct 27 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just learned that in the Philippines that my wifes last name changed as expected but that her middle name also changed so it is now her maiden name. When I submitted the I-130 and I-129F I used her middle name at birth. She is changing her passport and DFA is saying they need use the Philippines format of first name, maiden name, spouse surname.

How do I correc the I-130 and 129 now that they are submitted.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-28 07:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMONEY, MONEY, MONEY
The 3012000 number is set up for US citizens I believe. Some privileges are always extended to citizens calling their own embassy in a foreign country.

The 909-101-7878 number, meanwhile, is specifically set up for making interview appointments (but is useless for accurate information relating to the status of your case), and yes there is a charge (regardless of citizenship). There is a charge for every step in the process, no matter how minute.


QUOTE (abspears @ Oct 27 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called the USEM this morning to update my case and i talked to Grace what i did i dialed 3012000 press 0 and bingo i was able to talk to Grace but after she answered my questions regarding my case she then said that i should have called the number 1-909-101-7878 and not the 301-2000. #######? additional expenses for the beneficiaries???
Guys, if you're calling within the Phils. calling the USEM # 3012000 press 7 and loc.# is useless. Your ear will jsut get tired of listening to that answering machine.

AS FOR ME, IT SOUNDS LIKE
WE, THE BENEFICIARIES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO CALL THE EMBASSY HOTLINE FOR FREE. AM I RIGHT?


PROUD TO BE PINAY!!!

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-28 07:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust need abit of help on the next stage...
become familiar with I-134 affidavit of support and visa applications forms (DS-156 etc..) to be sure that you will be able to fill them out prior to the interview and provide necessary evidence for I-134

make sure you know where to obtain police clearances, authenticated copies of marriage ceritificates, birth certificates, divorce decrees, etc. that are required at the interview.... expect to have the interview in a few months from now........ (sooner if you're lucky, later if you're unlucky).... not having the required documents will cause delays after you interview sad.gif

make sure you have at hand plenty of evidence establishing a bonafide relationship (especially trips to visit one another)..... not having the required evidence can sometimes lead to big problems at the interview.... sad.gifsad.gifsad.gif

try to plan for the petitioner to be present at the consulate during the interview....



QUOTE (Speeditup @ Oct 30 2008, 03:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone, just need abit of help if anyone has a free few minutes (....some people feel like are being forced to reply and can be quite rude!!!!)

I have applied for k3 visa which i got the NOA1 Sept 4th 2008, im just unsure what i should be getting ready now, ive read the guides but all these form numbers are so confusing and i have no clue of what they are! also what should i be getting my hubby to be getting ready with his paperwork in the states??


thanks for the help i do appreciate it, or if anyone has any links for useful sites or step by step processes that would be great!

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 06:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone ever changed embassy for k3??
Even if the I-130 is processed at lightning pace through NVC (i.e. in less than a month using shortcuts), the CR/IR visa interview appointment date will still be typically about two months after that of the k3 visa (for an I-129F approved at about the same time as a I-130 by USCIS). Depending on the embassy, it's possible to have a k3 interview two or three weeks after the approval of the I-129F. On calling the consulate in Manila, we were offered a k3 interview appointment 3 weeks after the I-129F approval, but turned it down for logistical reasons and opted for an interview appointment the following month.

Some VJ members (including myself) have managed to have the I-130 paperwork reach the consulate fast enough that the CR visa can be obtained instead of a k3 visa at the time of the k3 interview, although this cannot happen if the I-129F and I-130 are in different countries.



QUOTE (Speeditup @ Oct 28 2008, 03:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Basially married in palestine, live in UK, husband lives in US. As far as i am aware i can only have interview in Palestine for the k3 - does anyone know if this is changeable? i.e can i get it changed so i can have k3 interview in UK?

I know my IR-1 interview will be in London but im thinking if the k3 processes faster and i get an interview date first then can i get it done in London? It is so hard to contact the embassies/consulates directly to ask.

Also if anyone has filed before for both recently, is there realistically much time difference between when either will be finished? Even 2 months quicker i feel would be beneficial then waiting for i-130, even if have to pay more in the end. I am not desperate to work as soon as i get to the US i just want to be there as soon as possible.

Thanks

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-28 06:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan J-1 holder submit 864a?
I used to have a H1 visa and married someone from a foreign country (my ex-wife) while under that visa status. On becoming married, my former wife immediately qualified for a H4 visa which enabled her to be a resident non-immigrant in the US. It was a very simple visa application process filed at the embassy and was immediately granted without any substantial proof of a bonafide relationship, in stark contrast to long drawn out k1,k3 applications required for US citizens. When I filed for AOS (after filing a I-140), my wife as a beneficiary also immediately obtained a 10 year greencard, even though we had been married for less than a year.

It's likely that the spouse of a J1 visa holder also immediately qualifies for some other J-visa category (J-2,3 or 4 whichever it is) and can gain immediate entry into the US without having a long drawn out visa application process filed at USCIS.

The bottom line is that the spouse of a H1, J1 visa holders gain immediate entry into the US on applying for a related visa category at the US consulate regardless of whether the marriage takes place before or after the H1 or J1 visa was obtained. The spouse of a US citizen doesn't: it requires a long drawn out visa application process filed at USCIS together with substantial proof of a bonafide relationship- and then at the end of it, the spouse only obtains a conditional 2 year greencard if married for less than 2 years.

This always ceases to amaze me!


QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 30 2008, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Oct 30 2008, 04:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's impossible to tell from the post where you in the immigration process, if at all. For what reason do you need evidence of financial support?


QUOTE (christoph_CA @ Oct 30 2008, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance has a J-1 visa and is an intern with an accounting firm.

Can she submit an 864a to show financial support? Of course she has not filed US tax returns yet, but has some assets.

Thanks in advance.



While that's true, visa sponsors for family visa categories must have LPR status at minimum, so the answer is "No".

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 08:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan J-1 holder submit 864a?
It's impossible to tell from the post where you in the immigration process, if at all. For what reason do you need evidence of financial support?


QUOTE (christoph_CA @ Oct 30 2008, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance has a J-1 visa and is an intern with an accounting firm.

Can she submit an 864a to show financial support? Of course she has not filed US tax returns yet, but has some assets.

Thanks in advance.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 06:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresterminating her k3 visa
It sounds to me like you run the risk of becoming a serial k-visa applicant. It's precisely these types of petitions that the IMBRA laws were introduced to prevent. You may need to ask for a waiver next time around.


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terminating her k3 visa
QUOTE (peque @ Sep 4 2007, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello I want to know if this site can help me, or tell me who can or what to do. I'm not an american citizen and I need some help with this case that turned out to be a nightmare.
I'm a Chilean proffesional, who married an american citizen last year, we had plans for the future and for that I got the K3 visa after the marriage that took place in Staten Island. That visa allowed me to ask for a working authorization.
I went to the US to live with my wife in April this year, I left everything, job, family, friends, apartment all in Chile. When I arrived to NY my wife acted strange, but we continue living together, I applied to the working authorization, and had to come back to Chile to get the rest of my stuff and say goodbye to my family and friends. Everything was going normal til that moment between us, just minor differences and she was happy apparently to have me back in a few weeks.
A few hours before taking the plane to NY, she called me and told me not to come, she was very agressive and didn't give me any explanation. She left me in a very bad shape. She still has a lot of my things there, most of my clothing, a computer and some more stuff she said she was going to send them to a friend I have there. She also wanted to charge me for the migration lawyers she hired for the visa process, and she does not care a bit about how much I have spent and left here.
Few days ago she sent me an annulment affidavit to sign, the motive was ch14 @ 140, "the consent of the plaintiff to the marriage was obtained by fraud". I sent her an email telling her that I won't sign a paper that says that I commited fraud, It may compromise me in ways I don't know, she acted very mad and told me it was just a common procedure, she is a lawyer.
After all, I feel helpless, I'm not in the US, but also I don't know what to do. I spent a lot to get there, financially and emotionally, left a job and I've been living with my savings since March, I don't know really what to do, that is why if there is anyway that someone can help me understand the procedures, and which are my rights. I just want to end this, I've been in psychologycal treatment because it was very hard for me, and I'm not fully recovered to look for a job yet.
With this notice, the story goes on and on. Please if you can help me in any way I would appreciatte it very much.

hi i just dont if this is a helpful for me but i really want to open my topic to get some helps, my problem is how to terminate the k3 visa and the k4 visa from the wife and her daughter from China, i met her in 2006 and bring her over last yea sept. 2007, after marrying her in China i sent her money that it too much for what she needs, for she demanding that much and of course she is my wife i did the best to give what she wants, bringing them in US cost me alots of money for my wife cant speak english and needs everything in the lawyer, and that gives me a bad financial even i work so hard....when they came in US she my wife find out that i dont have too much money on my account but still i can afford and support what they need for a i have a good job, the daughter wants to go back to china for she wants to get some couse their and i give her money for the plane ticket for its a good idea for her to learn something and can easily find job when she go back in US my job is working anywhere in US but I still try my best to see wife in week end and even bring her with me sometimes to the place my job takes me...one day i go back home that my wife's gone someone saw her picked by another guy...til that i didnt hear from her anymore so i filed a divorced and i was granted...now my problem is how to terminate her K3 visa in order to terminate any obligation to her....i am thinking to talk to a lawyer who knows immigration but i am tired for it cost me a lots already for them to bring her.....i tried this site just to get some information for we know that if we have this kind of problem it gaves so much headache.....and if anyone knows about this if her k3 visa will be terminated do u think i can still sponsor another woman if i can find one but next time careful is needed.....this mistake gaves me a lesson not to marry the woman in just first met.....just beacuse i want to marry a chinese woman i even marry this woman even she dont know how to speak english and i sent her to english school but it didnt work for her....well i hope there is someone in this site can help me in this matter.


You can't terminate her visa. It's good for two years from the date of issue. Did she adjust status to permanent resident? Did she file to adjust status?

i didnt file anything to her in immigration since she came for i am adjusting financially to pay the lawyer.

anyway is anyone knows where can i send the termination of her visa.

well i didnt get that....so i cant terminate the visa is it mean that i cant sponsor another one with in 2 years....i really want to have an asian wife so this makes me worried now.

can i still sponsor someone if ever im going to married another asian? for i was granted a divorced last july this year....she came Sept. and shes gone March i file a devorced and got it july.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 08:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take the CDC to review medical?
It's a good time to ask whether your husband tested positive for something that could hinder his entry into the US?

When someone is told by a CO that they are approved, that only means that they've passed the interview.


QUOTE (guinness1969 @ Oct 5 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After my husband was told he was approved at the interview he got his passport back with no visa. The UK Embassy e-mailed him.

This is what they e-mailed to us:

"We regret that the adjudicating consular officer does not appear to have contacted you concerning your application; we have been investigating this matter with the Immigrant Visa Unit.

The Immigrant Visa Unit is returning your passport to you, without a visa, as your application requires further review by a consular officer. In addition, your medical examination results are being sent to the Center for Disease Control for analysis. We can assure you that as soon as this review is complete, you will be contacted promptly.

I regret my response could not be more positive, however I hope this is responsive to your inquiry.

Sincerely,"

So we e-mail them asking how long would the review take.
They e-mailed back:
"We regret we are not able to provide a timeframe for CDC completing this review. Once CDC refer the file back to the Embassy, a consular officer will have to review the case and you will be contacted promptly with the outcome of the review.

Sincerely,"

So I called the Dept of State to see if they knew how long it would take and they have no timeframe. The CDC info line is outsourced so you are not able to speak with anyone who has a clue as to how long it will take.

So now I am asking you, has anyone experienced anything like this? I mean, it took 386 days to get an interview with the London Embassy!
And we were wrong in assuming it would be OK. My husband sold his house, quit his job and closed his UK bank accounts. Now we really are in a mess.

If anyone has a clue please let me know. Thank you...

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-05 12:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 visa refused, Please help!!!
QUOTE (thav @ Oct 26 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for your advises. yes i am suffer from memory lost. I even can't remember my wife's phone number. I always have probem adding multipul bills in currency. I used to be a military in Cambodia. during the war I got shot in my head. From then, I have a sizure disorder and memory lost. But the problem is I went to get my brain examin and the result from a cat scan said that my brain is normal, thay was why the consular officer did not believe me that I have the memory lost. my case is still remain at consulate. Do you think it will be helpful if my sponsor go over Cambodia and presents himself with me during the interview with U.S. consular officer?
I feel very bad so do my wife.


Maybe the first thing you could try is to write to your congressman explaining your problem at the Cambodian embassy, explaining the same reasons for memory loss that you have here. My guess is that memory loss is something that is difficult for doctors to quantify exactly, so they tend to go by physical things they can more easily recognize such as brain scans. It's not clear to me whether you were in the Cambodian or US military, but having an injury incurred while in the US military ought to carry a lot of weight. Sustaining an injury while fighting on the same side as the US might also carry some weight (I don't know too much about the war in and around Vietnam). To me it would seem pretty bad for you to have sustained an injury while fighting on the same side as the US (i.e. for freedom, liberty and all that) only to be unfairly penalized during your interview because of long term damage caused by this injury.

It's important to act fast in case they decide to send your package back to USCIS instead of giving you another shot at an interview. Since the consulate officer had no reason to doubt your relationship with your spouse (only that with your co-sponsor), they ought to give you another chance.

Whether your co-sponsor will be allowed into the embassy will depend on the consulate. Maybe you can contact the consulate in advance to find out whether they will allow this?

What you can also to is accumulate evidence that establishes connections (preferably over a period of time) with you co-sponsor.

It would also be helpful if you had some record(s) relating to your war injuries.
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-26 19:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 visa refused, Please help!!!
Your co-sponsor takes financial responsibility should your wife ever become a financial burden to the authorities within the US. The co-sponsor is therefore someone you ought to know well: e.g. a family member, business partner, close friend, etc.... hence, the consulate officer isn't going to be very convinced if you can't remember. They will just assume you grabbed any random person off the street to act as your co-sponsor.

Do you have a chance at a second interview or will your case be sent back to USCIS? Sounds like you need to find this out and possibly contact your congressman ASAP so that your case remains at the consulate. In the mean time, you need to re-assess your relationship with your sponsor. If the sponsor is someone you know well, you need to be better prepared so that you can answer the questions the consulate officer will ask. Otherwise you will need another co-sponsor.

Another possibility is that you are suffering from memory loss for some medical reason. If this is the case, it would be very helpful to have a letter from your doctor as evidence.

The main problem with having a lawyer here is that the lawyer will not be present during the interview with the consulate officer. You might want to consult a lawyer if your case is sent back to USCIS and you want to appeal the decision. You might also want to consult a lawyer if you have been unfairly discriminated against because of some medical condition.



QUOTE (thav @ Oct 26 2008, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went to the interview for IR1 Visa with U.S. consular officer with my wife in Cambodia, The interview didn't go so well becase I could not answer the question they asked me. I have a disabilty, I can not work, SO i have to have a sponsor to help me. At the interview, the u.s. officer asked me about my sponsor's information,and I don't remember so I could not answer the question. The U.S. officer dinied my sponsor by saying that I didn't know my sponsor, and think I was lying to them. What should I do. should I get a lawer or what? I will appreciate your replys.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-26 08:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 LONG WAIT
Technically your case is still within the processing time, even though some have been lucky to have their petitions approved in much less time. You need to wait at least another 35 days before calling USCIS to enquire about the delay. Hopefully your case will be approved before then.

The USCIS site also stated "6 months" up until the latter part of 2007, after which a massive backlog developed as a result of the hike in processing fees in July 2007. The whole process became topsy turvy at that point. Many cases submitted in July 2007 were put into long term storage and forgotten for as much as a year while USCIS concentrated on approving more recent 2008 petitions.

QUOTE (JDMEYER62521 @ Oct 21 2008, 05:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We applied for our petition April 28th of 2008, have heard nothing from the California Service Center since, its already been 175 days plus,, How long of wait more does any one have any idea, and what does the new posting of 6 months mean



QUOTE (JDMEYER62521 @ Oct 21 2008, 05:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We applied for our petition April 28th of 2008, have heard nothing from the California Service Center since, its already been 175 days plus,, How long of wait more does any one have any idea, and what does the new posting of 6 months mean

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-21 07:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 petition denied last Sept 29, 2008
It sounds to me that before re-filing, you and your petitioner need to decide whether you can satisfy the minimum requirements for a viable relationship. If your husband never went to visit you during the entire k3 application process and still isn't planning to visit you, then there is neither any point to an appeal or a re-file.


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QUOTE (LastChance @ Oct 23 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was trying to look for the thread about this case somewhat similar to yours. She was asked to come back for second interview. The story goes like this...

She entered US using K1 visa. But when she was there, she did not see her fiancee (the one who petitioned her), did not marry the fiancee and ended up maximizing her 90-day stay. She stayed with the Aunt. Then she met someone else. But the difference was they did not get married. She went back to Philippines and her new boyfriend filed K1 petition for her. She said she had a hard time during her interview. The consul accused her of using K1 visa to go to US so she can work there. In short, it was for immigration purpose. She was asked to come back for another interview. I wonder where she is now...no news or update from her.


Actually for me we consulted the immigration lawyer before we got married, maybe the reason why i got denied due to the documents presented, as far as i know K-1 is for 1 entry only...

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-25 18:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 petition denied last Sept 29, 2008
What to do depends on where your application now resides. Is it still at the USEM or was it sent back to USCIS? That often happens after the visa is denied outright.

In principal you could have taken action to have the case kept at the consulate where you can continue to fight, but this needs intervention from your US petitioner, congressman etc..

If it was sent back to USCIS the applications may expire. If that's the case you would have no choice but to submit new petitions and provide much better evidence for a bonafide relationship than you did last time. Without knowing any details it's impossible for us to tell what might have caused your denial.




QUOTE (steveee @ Oct 22 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We filed for I-130 last january 14, 2007 and it was approved we followed with I-129F for K-3 and it was approved too, i got my interview last july 9, 2008 but after the several interviews and documents verification the final decision was that im not eligible to have a visa, " due to we cant proved that our marraige was bonafide and its only for immigration purposes" thats not true!!! maybe because where not able to report our marriage at Phil. consulate and i remain my maiden name on our petition? but after the decision when i got the formal information with the CO she told me that where going to appeal at the US but we dont where and how.... do we need to call NVC? or where going to send an appeal letter because my husband sent an email already at NVCINQUIRY.GOV but there's any other way which more faster and accurate procedure? pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeee help us......... crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-23 06:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs a heart attack can be a reaon for EXPIDITE?
Sounds like a perfectly valid reason to me. I would hope USCIS will be sympathetic to your request.


QUOTE (lovers_in_love @ Oct 26 2008, 05:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ members! sad.gif ,
I have a question we already request an expidite for our papers then after 2 working days the USCIS e mail my husband but he accidentally delete the e mail/he did not noticed the e mail from the USCIS. OUr reason to expidite our papers is that he had a heart attack. we have all the evidence. And he is having a lot of pain from his back from the ARMY. Do you think this reasons can approve our expidite? By the way this monday he will going to call the USCIS again to ask the e mail beacuse you will fax the evidences with the e mail they sent to my husband. I need some advices Or does anyone know if OUR REASON IS VALID??? Thank you Guys. smile.gif Good luck to all of us!

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ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-26 08:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE CALLED THE EMBASSY FOR 18 DOLLARS?
yeah, someone's making a killing

QUOTE (frali @ Oct 27 2008, 05:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OUCH! $18 is way too much.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-27 08:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE CALLED THE EMBASSY FOR 18 DOLLARS?
depends whether you want an interview appointment

QUOTE (sandman808 @ Oct 26 2008, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAS ANYONE CALLED THE EMBASSY FOR 18 DOLLARS? IS IT WORTH IT?

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-27 06:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to go to see my spouse more than once?
It's not a requirement, but visits are the strongest form of evidence considered at the interview.


QUOTE (~Dream Love~ @ Oct 30 2008, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello! Someone told me I had to go visit him sometime after I have started the visa process? Is this true or is oly the one time sufficient?

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 09:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAY, WE GOT APPROVED .. FINALLY
glad I saw this day!!!
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-09-23 17:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 route, ignore NVC letters for I130?
If you want to get the I-130 paperwork at the embassy before the k3 visa approval, you'd have to work pretty hard at getting it through NVC in less than a month. Would be worth it if you expect also to be in Administrative Review for a while (if that's the norm for Pakistan?). Otherwise, unless you're willing to work rapidly on the NVC processing, following all the fastest short cuts, then it would be best to stick with the k3 visa. Depends on your individual needs.


QUOTE (zidane @ Oct 4 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are going the K3 route and proceeding with the I129F at the embassy. Should we ignore letters from the NVC we receive for the immigrant visa petition?

We got a letter from the NVC about a 'choice of agent' and a request to pay the AOS fee. Should we just ignore these?

Also what happens if a person were to go through this whole NVC process with the I130, and still take the K3 interview and come to the US on a K3 visa. All the fees and progress with the NVC with the I130 would then be wasted?

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-04 08:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreponse from NVCinquiry......(denial)
this is just NVC telling you that your case was sent to the consulate.......

but you already knew that, right?


QUOTE (steveee @ Oct 29 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is the letter from NVCinquiry, this is the response of our inquiry anybody knows? please help me....Good Afternoon,

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). The
NVC has completed its processing of the visa petition you mentioned in
your letter and has forwarded the petition to the assigned US
Embassy/Consulate General for further processing.

Any further inquiries should be directed to the assigned US Embassy or
Consulate General.

As the file is no longer at the NVC, please notify the assigned US
Embassy or Consulate General of your change of mailing address and email
address (if applicable).

As the consular officer abroad is the only person who can approve or
refuse a visa, any requests for review of a visa denial should be
directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General listed below.

Regards,
OH2
National Visa Center
Written Inquiry Unit
SI International, Support Contractor
NVCInquiry@state.gov
This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions
provided in 12 FAM 540.
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or
refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be
considered confidential under Section 222(j) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such
information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,
administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and
other laws of the United States under INA 222(j) and as specified in FAM
guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,
retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance
upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

This is the content of the our inquiry letter to NVC!!!!!
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-30 06:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionquestion about medical
Thanks for the info.! blush.gif

QUOTE (jenmoh @ Jul 16 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jul 16 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just approved yesterday, but am trying to move things along speedily.

Do they ask for the NVC case # during the medical appointment? (only someone who recently had their medical appointment will know the answer)

If not, then there's nothing to stop my wife from arranging her medical while we're still waiting for the NVC case # to arrive at the embassy????




My Husband just had his medical about two weeks back. He needed his case number to prove he was going for a visa. We asked the consulate if it was possible to go for the medical before we get the number her response was; "The Doctor needs to write the case number on the forms, after the medical the information will be sealed and given to your husband, without the case number it will be denied and you will have to pay for another medical and make another appointment."

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-16 10:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionquestion about medical
I was just approved yesterday, but am trying to move things along speedily.

Do they ask for the NVC case # during the medical appointment? (only someone who recently had their medical appointment will know the answer)

If not, then there's nothing to stop my wife from arranging her medical while we're still waiting for the NVC case # to arrive at the embassy????
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-16 09:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionstupid affidavit of support question
Does form I134 need to be filed with the USCIS service center (as explained on the USCIS website, see below) or does it need only to be handed to a consular officer or both?


Where to File :
To file this form, it needs to be sworn to or affirmed by a USCIS Officer at any USCIS Office, by a notary public, or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed by a USCIS Officer or Consular Officer at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Once the form is affirmed, it should be mailed to the same USCIS office where the application was filed.
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-16 08:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionjoining wife at interview
I've already been to Manila a couple of times with my wife while on vacation, so we might stay in the same hotel. It's very close to the USEM. She'll have to go for the medical alone however because I don't have enough vacation time saved up to spend more than about a week or so.


QUOTE (luv2uallday @ Jul 19 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jul 19 2008, 12:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a silly question that only previous interviewees will know the answer to: I'm planning to attend my wife's K3/CR interview. Do married couples get separated and interviewed separately or are they always interviewed together?


I attended my wife's interview in manila and we sat in one room for the interview... it was quite fun biggrin.gif besides being nervous as hell....

oh btw where do you plan to stay at? when you go there in a hotel/motel?

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-19 07:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionjoining wife at interview
Just a silly question that only previous interviewees will know the answer to: I'm planning to attend my wife's K3/CR interview. Do married couples get separated and interviewed separately or are they always interviewed together?
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-19 00:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhow long to be case complete at NVC?
Call the operator. The automated machine is often slow to be updated. I guess you're waiting for case complete?


QUOTE (cutie baby @ Sep 28 2008, 01:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello VJ'ers i am just so anxious right now since i did not hear anything new with our case yet..i try to call everyday at NVC automated machine but still the same message i heard...the machine said the NVC got the request letter response last sept 15, 2008 and until now it doesnt change? is that true it will take like 6 to 8 weeks for reviewing it? i hope not..please share your experience and ideas here.......God bless you all...

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-09-28 03:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support Question
Tax transcripts are a good substitute for both the tax return and W2. After all, it's the final word from the IRS!
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-06 07:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview experence at Delhi embassy
Congratulations!!!! Sometimes, if you seem convincing enough, they won't ask to see evidence. My wife had a similar experience.


QUOTE (OOM @ Oct 8 2008, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Friends

Thank you ALL for your support, your guidance and your good wishes rose.gif .
kicking.gif
They said my visa is approved i will get my passport with in one week
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-08 07:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUSEM EMBASSY ON HOLIDAY
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Oct 13 2008, 04:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Columbus Day

They day they invaded the USA and raped the woman and spread disease to the Native American.

A day I don't recognize......



Columbus' arrival in the Americas

Columbus celebrations commemorate the Genoese explorer's first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Columbus, on commission by the Spanish monarchy, was hoping to find a new naval route to India and the other nations of the East, but instead found the American continent which was virtually unknown to Europeans at the time. Columbus's sailor Rodrigo de Triana was the first on the voyage to spot land in the New World; he found the island the natives called Guanahani at approximately 2:00 AM on October 12, 1492. The exact location of this island is unknown, though it was somewhere in the Bahamas. Columbus's expedition launched the first large-scale European colonization of the Americas.
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-13 09:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWHAT IS DELBROS?
I would guess "Delivery Brothers" but it could also mean something else in Tagalog?


QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 22 2008, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jenny-n-jean @ Oct 22 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT DELBROS MEANS?



does not mean anything.... it is the name of the local courier company used by the US US embassy in Manila to deliver the visa packages

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-10-22 11:20:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS citizen entering US on foreign passport
Yeah, I can attest to having done this twice myself since becoming a USC

1) I entered Germany this year with my British passport in order to avoid the longer non EU passport queue.
2) I recently entered Brazil with my British passport in order to avoid having to get a visa, which they require for USC for political reasons!

Otherwise, I use the US passport for all my foreign travels.


QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 24 2008, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GiGii @ Sep 24 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What happens is you enter the other country with the non US passport (to say save the hassle of visa's or registration), and you return to the US. At entry they check & usually as how long you have been gone for. They wont see the stamp of entry into a foreign country (as that would be in the non US passport), will this cause a problem?


Not a problem and people travel with two passports all the time. If the country of your other citizenship required you to enter on that passport, what can possibly the USA say? They can only manage what happens at our borders.

In addition, with many people's passports (mine included), they could never find the most recent stamp unless I showed them where it might be.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-09-27 22:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS Citizenship Test Question
The civics questions were verbal last year in ABQ. They also ask some questions to test your English skills, which seemed a bit odd for me given that I'm from the UK. They will also ask some questions about details in your application: marital status, employment, immigration history, etc, etc.... They might also do some fishing to see if you might have deviated from what is expected for an model citizen.
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-09-27 21:34:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhen does the IO's system update?
Not sure what you mean by IO pc?

Once the case is transferred to the local office where you have your interview, the online status enquiry system is no longer updated. That only seems to happen when it is at the service center.

You should normally receive the ceremony appointment by snail mail. Usually you receive that fairly soon unless there are some pending name check issues.

Oddly enough, in my case they contacted the immigration office of my employer (which is a Govt. National Lab.), who then called me and gave me a choice of oath ceremony dates. The oath ceremony appointment letter arrived barely in time: the day before the ceremony. They tend to use the slowest form of postage possible.


QUOTE (ShallowShrek @ Sep 27 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
after your interview is done for your american citizenship. when does the IO's pc system update? can you find out your oath date? how soon can that info be on their system?

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-09-27 21:41:00
PhilippinesNBI questions
In my particular case, my wife is still using her maiden name in order to simplify the I-130 and I-129F applications. We did this in order to avoid her having to apply for a new passport, intending to do the name change later.

In this case, does the NBI clearance still need to be in the married name, or will the maiden name be fine?


QUOTE (blairbitxh @ Jul 21 2008, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, absolutely, what I did submit when NVC requested for evidences together with DS-230, is NBI clearance (bearing my married name, middle maiden name to be exact, this are very important details you should not miss) and should be specifically travel to US. as we all know there's NBI clearance that says "valid for local use only". No local police celarance required nor I submitted police clearances as evidence, just the NBI and it was enough. You can find it at NVC website, requirements by country,


QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jul 22 2008, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
More specifically I'm referring to the additional stuff that is required by the NVC that accompanies the DS-230

Among the listed requirements on the DOS website is "Police Certificates." I wonder if that just means NBI clearance in relation to the Philippines.

Maybe you could just let me know which documents you submitted with your DS-230 since you've already been there?

cheers



QUOTE (blairbitxh @ Jul 21 2008, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jul 21 2008, 11:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just have some simple questions about the NBI that I'm hoping someone with experience can answer:

1) my wife has an NBI clearance that she obtained in May. Will the NVC consider that too old? My I-130 was recently approved.

2) is the NBI clearance the same thing as a police clearance (as required by the NVC), or will she need to ask for that separately?


1. NBI should say "Valid to travel to US" or "Valid for travel abroad". It has 1 year validity so it's still fine.
2. NBI is different from Police clearance but Police clearances are not required according to documents needed to be submitted in particular from USCIS website....Country: Philippines. Please check on the website for that.

I hope it helps star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif



ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-21 11:20:00
PhilippinesNBI questions
More specifically I'm referring to the additional stuff that is required by the NVC that accompanies the DS-230

Among the listed requirements on the DOS website is "Police Certificates." I wonder if that just means NBI clearance in relation to the Philippines.

Maybe you could just let me know which documents you submitted with your DS-230 since you've already been there?

cheers



QUOTE (blairbitxh @ Jul 21 2008, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jul 21 2008, 11:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just have some simple questions about the NBI that I'm hoping someone with experience can answer:

1) my wife has an NBI clearance that she obtained in May. Will the NVC consider that too old? My I-130 was recently approved.

2) is the NBI clearance the same thing as a police clearance (as required by the NVC), or will she need to ask for that separately?


1. NBI should say "Valid to travel to US" or "Valid for travel abroad". It has 1 year validity so it's still fine.
2. NBI is different from Police clearance but Police clearances are not required according to documents needed to be submitted in particular from USCIS website....Country: Philippines. Please check on the website for that.

I hope it helps star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-21 10:42:00
PhilippinesNBI questions
Just have some simple questions about the NBI that I'm hoping someone with experience can answer:

1) my wife has an NBI clearance that she obtained in May. Will the NVC consider that too old? My I-130 was recently approved.

2) is the NBI clearance the same thing as a police clearance (as required by the NVC), or will she need to ask for that separately?
ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-21 09:46:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance visa panic!
On the USEM website they state that the NBI should cover all names including maiden and married names. Since my wife has not changed her name yet (since this requires a formal name changing procedure) her married and maiden names are the same as far as I understand it.

QUOTE (timcass_12 @ Jul 23 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just to enlighten you a bit - We also took the K3 route and at the time my husband and I submitted our 130/129 application, we still opted to use my maiden name because all the supporting documents attached includes papers reflecting my maiden name. However, since we're already married, we've decided later on that all the supporting documents that I'll be submitting during my interview at USEM should already be printed using my married name since we both want my visa to be printed using my married name, hence, comes the NBI clearance that clearly states that I am already married and have adopted my husband's surname.

Not sure if your wife already has an existing NBI clearance because what I initially did was I renewed my NBI clearance using my maiden name and afterwards get another NBI clearance with my married name so in case they need to verify it, I can just present them both documentations. What name to use is actually you and your wife's discretion.

The only thing you should watch out is the information you'll send to delbros after you've paid the DV fee. Please tell your wife to use her maiden name as the verification request from USEM will be filed according to the name used in your approved petition.

I hope this helps. Goodluck and God Bless.

ninjarocketMalePhilippines2008-07-23 18:53:00