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K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
QUOTE (I Miss Her @ Feb 17 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Today both of my petitions (I-130 and I-129F) approved by USCIS. What great e-mails. My head is spinning and shaking…..happiness.
I hope there will be tons of other approval for my fellow petitioners.
Congratulations and have faith that all will have a happy ending good.gif

hopeful1MaleFrance2009-02-17 20:15:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-3 Visa progress
QUOTE (VanNuys @ Feb 19 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI,can I ask u something? Coz I'm also same as what uve done but this is my last step the interview! How was the interview?how long did it take? Are u interviewed individually?
Thank u!hope u can say something!CONGRATS
Thank you for yor question. The interview was very pleasant, and we were interviewed together. It took maybe 15-25 minutes, and was very informal. The Immigration had only a few questions, but for sure he wanted us to show that we were a couple. We had many photos of places we went after my wife arrived, documents with both names, he asked whether my wife had applied for any government aid since she was here (NO is the right answer), and that was about it. We were able to laugh and joke while doing all this as well. Once you arrive at this place in the immigration process, this is reallly a formality at this point to make sure that the couple is really a couple and acting the part.
I hope this answered your question.

hopeful1MaleFrance2009-02-23 18:06:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-3 Visa progress
So the long and winding road finally leads us to a successful and happy ending......or beginning! After a long journey together, or apart when we began, my love was approved today at the USCIS office in Phoenix, AZ. All I can say is WOW! It took so long and we were apart for such a long time, but with hope, prayer, and determination, we were triumphant. The immigration officer was nice and made the moment light, as he knew that Pat was nervous. After a few questions from him and some questions of our own, we were congratulated and sent on our way.
Hang in there all of you who continue to wait, hope, and have courage for the one you love.....THERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, AND IT IS NOT THE TRAIN kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2009-02-17 20:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAdjusting to Life in USA
QUOTE (phewall @ Oct 21 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

We've completed the first part of the "Visa Journey" and my lovely Svetlana is here in the USA with me. Now it seems comes the hard part. She has been here since 1 July and we've gotten married, had a beautiful wedding in Lake Tahoe and are settling in together.

The hard part has come as my bride is feeling down about not having work and worried about her "level" going down as a result. She is 35 and worked very successfully in Moscow as a type of business consultant for taxes and labor laws etc. She has a very nice degree from Moscow University and now feel like it was "wasted" since it may not translate directly over here. Unfortunately as luck would have it, the first two ladies she has encountered (1 from Odessa and 1 from St Petersburg) have relayed mostly negative stories about how they were successful in Russia/Ukraine, but that now they are like "guest workers" in the USA with little prospects for success. Of course this has only brought Svetlana's mood down only more. (Needless to say these very nice ladies have other issues in their relationships which are the true source of their unhappiness).

I'm working now to get some of the basics taken care of like immigration paperwork for AOS, driving lessons, English courses, although she speaks pretty well, etc. I work as an officer in the USMC and we have plenty of money. We live in a nice apartment with palm trees and a swimming pool in Oceanside, CA yet she still feels like she's gone backwards in life because of this job issue.

So the bottom line is that I'm looking for anyone out there who has had POSITIVE experiences getting adjusted and beginning their careers in the USA after coming from Russia. I know that if she can see some positive examples of ladies who have transistioned successfully that will really help her outlook and hopefully she can get some constructive advice on what steps she can take to attain the success here in this country that she seeks.

Please feel free to email me at phewall@mac.com and let me hear from you. I can certainly give you more information than I can in this short space.

Thank you all and God Bless you!

James

My wife has been here from France for 3-1/2 months, and is experiencing the same feelings. The trick is for them to stay busy, and also keep in touch with family back home. My wife speaks with and sees her son in France once a week on the pc using SKYPE. Of all the things that help her to feel well, this works wonders. We have also found that there are many French people in Phoenix, so I suggest that you try to find a support group of Russians in yor area for her to interact with.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-10-21 18:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1
Thank you for your kind words. Maybe you can answer a question I have regarding sending pictures, emails, etc. At what point do I send in pictures of "us", emails we have written, etc? Should I have sent them with the I-130, or can I send them in the I-129 packet?
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-27 07:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1
Thank you for this information, as it wasn't clear to me that the I-797 was the "NOA1".
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-26 21:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1
I filed my I-130 and received a document from UCIS CSC called "I-797, Notice of Action". In the top header of this document under "Notice Type" it says "Receipt Notice". My question: Is this the document that I send with my I-129 or am I waiting for something that says "NOA1"?
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-26 21:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's the moment that we all wait nd hope for, and think will never come. I am happy for you and understand your excitement! I hope that you both live a long and prosperous marriage together, and never forget the time that you spent apart waiting for this day :thumbs:
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-27 07:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about supporting documentation

So, what is the conclusion? I am about to start the K-3 process for my wife in Colombia.

I have none of the documents listed in the Guide for evidence of a bonafide marriage. Two things I could send as evidence (in addition to the marriage certificate) are:

1) Photos of the wedding/trip to Orlando.
2) A doctor's note of my wife's pregnancy.

Should I send these two extra piece of evidence with the I-130, or is it not necessary until the interview?


Both good ideas of evidence. I also had close friends, and my boss write letters where they stated who they were, how long they knew me, that I told them I had married, and other things that they suggest in the I-130 instructions. I also had my Human Resources department of my job write a letter on company stationary, stating that I sent them my marriage certificate and wanted to list my wife as a dependant to allow her to begin receiving benefits available to her.
I believe that the more pertinant the documents you send, the better. Hey, what will it hurt ti send more than a few?!
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-04-04 20:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about supporting documentation

I sent my marriage and divorce certificates, no pictures, no emails, no telephone bills, no letters. Both my I-130 and I-129 were approved on same date, without any RFEs.

Now that is encouraging news! I looked at VJ for a long time until I was able to file my K-3, and even if I thought that I knew all that I had to do and felt good about everything, and I had all the documents filled out, I forgot pictures and other supporting documents and my confidence level disappeared when it came time to file. Now it takes to be cool, calm and collected and play the waiting game, and try not to stress :whistle:
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-04-04 20:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about supporting documentation

I would note with an attachment the fact that you didn't send supporting documentation of your relationship with your spouse when you send in your I-129F packet. I would imagine in todays world of high speed information overload one USCIS office could communicate with the other, but we're talking about the government here. I worked very hard on my supporting evidence because I've only been married for 5 weeks. I sent USCIS -Chicago everything I had sent California plus copies of my stetdaughters I-130 paperwork. The only thing I worry about is that I sent the Chicago office copies of the G-325A's and not another set of originals that were sent to California. Have you received a I-797 (NOA#1) yet ?

2/23/07 Married !
3/10/07 I-130's sent to C.S.C.
3/20/07 Received NOA#1
3/27/07 I-129F sent to Chicago

5/08/07 Off to Zambales, Phil. for 2 weeks
to see my wife !!


Thank you for your advice. I suppose if they have any doubt at all, I will receive and RFE and I can deal with it then.
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-30 12:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about supporting documentation
Have any of you forgotten to send all of your documents in with the I-130 packet? I sent my !-130 in and in my haste, I did not add emails, photos, and other items that would show my three year relationship with my spouse. If I send these documents in with my I-129 packet, will this be of any value? Your coments are welcomed

Edited by hopeful1, 29 March 2007 - 11:45 PM.

hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-29 23:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the US while case is pending

I'm curious to know if anyone has entered the US while their case is pending and if that was difficult?

I have filed an I-130 and an I-129F. My son and I are going to Texas for Easter to visit my husband. We will be returning the weekend after ... we have return tickets. I work for the Canadian Federal Government, I own a home here, my son attends school here etc.

I plan to say I'm going to visit family. This isn't illegal is it? I'm getting nervous now as I will not lie.

The problem is, that they will be able to see that you are in the system, and have the right to refuse you admittance into the US. I think that the problem is, that they believe that someone with a case pending, could enter the USA, stay here, and file a change of status to stay as a spouse of an American citizen. I have heard of people doing that, and at the same time I have heard of people being refused admittance into the country. It could be easier if he were coming to visit you, as I don't think that this would be looked at in the same way!
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-04-04 21:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got approved
:dance: Congratulations :dance: and enjoy your life with the one you love.
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-03-29 23:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Transfer

We married in 01/2007 in China. I live in California so I sent the I-130 to the California service center in Lagune Niguel,
they received it 1/29/07. Received NOA 1 on 2/3/07.

Sent I-129F to Chicago as per the instructions on the I-129F form if filing for your spouse. If filing for finance mail to California, where I live.

Received NOA from Chicago on 2/26/07. Under case type it shows I-129F Petition for Finance(e)Spouse.

Received NOA from Chicago on 3/5/07. Under case type it shows I-129F Petition for Finance(E). Under notice type it states Trnasfer Notice. Below Notice Type is states the application was transferred to California for faster processing.

From what I have read Chicago should have processed the I-129F package and forward it to the National Benefits Center in Missouri.

Did they make a mistake and will this slow down the processing time. Has this happened to anyone before.

Thanks in advance for your reply
Dan

This seems to follow the same pattern as my I-129F application. I applied to the CSC for the I-130, then to Chicago for the I-129F. I also received a "Transfer Notice", stating that my I-129F was sent to the CSC for processing.
Can so many people be wrong?!
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-05-05 21:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapprove

Oh, my God I just received an Email, I was approved for my I130, after 10 months, I'm so happy.
On 03/30/07 I sent my I129f is this is a problem because only the I130 was approved. What should I do now?thanks for all your help. :dance: :lol: :no:

WOW....good for you and congratulations!! All of us who wait in the shadows for our paperwork
to be approved stand a applaud your good fortune. We are right behind you :dance:
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-05-05 21:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFast-Track Processing
Is there anyone out there who has paid extra money for Premium Processing of their file?
I was curious if it was worth paying the extra money, or if this was only a way to wrangle
more money out of unsuspecting, honest people. Let me know your thoughts :unsure:
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-05-05 22:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican/French marriage

My wife and I were marrried in Las Vegas last December, but she has not declared it yet in France. She is recoognized as my wife here, but what about in her home country of France? Is there something special that I or she needs to do for our marriage to be recognized there?
I was able to claim her on my 2006 taxes that I filed through the IRS office in France. Regarding her French taxes, she is in the process of filling her 2006 taxes, and I am wondering what, if any, my tax burden will be, even if I did not earn any money in France, but we were married in 2006.
Have any of you encountered this in your own relationships?


Married is married. As long as it is a man and a woman, marriages are recognized pretty much everywhere.

Think about it for a minute. If two US Citizens marry in Las Vegas and move to France, are they married? The same answer goes for couples of mixed citizenship. A little common sense goes a long way in this process.


Thank you for your reply, and I should have been more specific with my question. I am a USA citizen but my wife is the French citizen, living in France, who came here during Christmas and New Year this past year. Every country has it's rules regarding what they accept regarding marriage documentation. I wondered if anyone encountered this in their travels while waiting to be united.
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-06-29 19:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican/French marriage
My wife and I were marrried in Las Vegas last December, but she has not declared it yet in France. She is recoognized as my wife here, but what about in her home country of France? Is there something special that I or she needs to do for our marriage to be recognized there?
I was able to claim her on my 2006 taxes that I filed through the IRS office in France. Regarding her French taxes, she is in the process of filling her 2006 taxes, and I am wondering what, if any, my tax burden will be, even if I did not earn any money in France, but we were married in 2006.
Have any of you encountered this in your own relationships?
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-06-29 15:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnotice requesting additional evidence
QUOTE (nerdette @ Aug 28 2007, 04:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody,

our case was touched yesterday and USCIS sent us a notice requesting additional evidence. Does have anybody experience with this? What will they request?

Please, answer anybody, it make me kinda nervous unsure.gif

Thank u very much.

I just received an RFE as well in the email, and then they sent me the paperwork in my mail. It is different for everyone, but for me they wanted a divorce document for my wife from France. All countries are different, and in France, your birth, marriage, and divorce, are all listed on one document. Apparently immigration wants a separate divorce document of my wife's divorce. I hope this helps.
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-08-28 07:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrench Divorce Certificate?
I received an RFE on my I-130 submittal, and had a question regarding what is acceptable for evidence. In France, everything is posted on "Extrait D'acte de Naissance". or "Birth Certificate". That means that birth, marriage, divorce, and death information such as dates and places of all these events. Other than birth, the others acts are listed under the heading of "Additional Information".
Has anyone who filed for a French spouse had trouble submitting this to USCIS as evidence for a divorce? I am not sure if perhaps USCIS saw only "Birth Certificate" and overlooked the rest of the information, or not.
I would appreciate if those of you who may have had a similar problem, would share your experiences before I entist the services of a translator blink.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-09-01 00:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch Filers with NO APPROVAL yet.
Hello to all of you who have filed in March without receiving any word yet. I too filed in March, and after abt 150 days, I received an email today stating that they are sending me an RFE. I filed through the CSC and am waiting for the information to arrive so that I can get this evidence together and send it out as soon as possible.
Good luck to al lof you who are still waiting and congratulations to those who have had approvals!
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-08-22 23:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPROVED!!!
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Nov 5 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received a NOA2 for both my I-129 and I-130 with "APPROVED" on both! I feel like a million bucks and never thougt that this would happen before the end of the year!
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This is what I love about this group.........everyone is so supportive. The thing is, we all know what it feels like to wait, and wait and wait. Thank you all so much for your encouraging and kind words. I will continue to post updates as they occur, in the hope that they will benefit you all no0pb.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-11-06 19:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPROVED!!!
I received a NOA2 for both my I-129 and I-130 with "APPROVED" on both! I feel like a million bucks and never thougt that this would happen before the end of the year!
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hopeful1MaleFrance2007-11-05 21:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquick question concerning affidavit (proof of marriage)
QUOTE (neena @ Nov 6 2007, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

Is it ok to send copies (not originals) of the affidavit used for proof of a bona fide marriage with the I-130? Just wondering if I should hang on to the original in case I need it later (I have only one copy of the original)...

Thanks for your help.
Neena smile.gif

I sent copies of sworn statements when I submitted mine. I also sent a copy of my "Certified Marriage Certificate". All went well sending copies of these documents good.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-11-06 19:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center mailroom consumed in recent fires???
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Nov 5 2007, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anyone else out there who mailed a 129F, k-3 visa petitition on or around Sept 6, 2007 who hasn't heard a thing (i.e. no NOA1)

I filed my I-130 & I-129 on 3/3/07 and 3/30/07 respectively, and both were approved on 11/1/07. I think that the CSC is ok, otherwise I would not have received this approval. Good luck with you visa good.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2007-11-05 22:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChanging last name during interview
When I submitted my original K-1 and K-3 paperwork, I listed my wife using my last name. At some point before she received her packet, I realized that she was still using a passport with her maiden name. At the USA embassy in Paris, I don't think that they will issue her a passport in her married name, considering that her passport is in her maiden name. I understood that the visa would be isued in the same name that is on the passport.
Did anyone have experience with this sort of thing? wacko.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-04-17 21:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!
My wife's visa to come to the USA was approved on 4/24/2008 at the American Embassy in Paris, France good.gif The questions were not very complicated, even if she was "sweating bullits" as they say. They asked her my name, how many times we saw each other since meeting, where she had visited in the USA, and some questions to be congeniel. I am a litle confused though, ebcause the immigration woman said that my wife wouldn't be able to leave the USA for awhile, and I thought that with the K-3 Visa, one could leave at any time. F.Y.I. I also filed and was approved for a K-1 Visa. I would appreciate any feedback with this.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-04-26 22:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
QUOTE (Haole @ Apr 30 2008, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Apr 30 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife had a successful interview last Thursday in Paris, and the visa arrived in her mail today! All of you filers, have faith and do not give up hope that your visa will be approved. Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake. I had to UPS new forms to my wife in Paris because of a careless mistake, and they arrived only days before her interview!
It has been so difficult to be apart from each other, but in the end, love is what bonds your relationship, and it will be what gets you through to the end of your journey kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congrats! Now the fun begins. At least you will be together. Adjusting status can be more stressful than the original petition.
1/2 way thru the AOS I was kicking myself in the butte I went with a K3 instead of a CR.
Still am!
Take your own advice again!
Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake
What visa did you end up with??
By the way, I spoke with my wife today and it was in fact a K-3 visa that she received and not a CR
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-05-01 14:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
QUOTE (THAWAI @ Apr 30 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did they issue a K-3 visa and require you to Adjust status once in the USA or did they issue a CR-1 visa and will provide resident card once entered the USA?
They did nothing yet, as my wife is still in France. I will go there in June and we will come back together, and I will let you know what happens after we come through immigration.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-05-01 14:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
QUOTE (THAWAI @ Apr 30 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did they issue a K-3 visa and require you to Adjust status once in the USA or did they issue a CR-1 visa and will provide resident card once entered the USA?
To be honest, I did not ask my wife but now that you mentioned this question, I will ask her today! I do not know why they would have issued a CR-1 though if I applied for a K-3. Can you advise on this please?
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-05-01 06:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
QUOTE (Haole @ Apr 30 2008, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Apr 30 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife had a successful interview last Thursday in Paris, and the visa arrived in her mail today! All of you filers, have faith and do not give up hope that your visa will be approved. Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake. I had to UPS new forms to my wife in Paris because of a careless mistake, and they arrived only days before her interview!
It has been so difficult to be apart from each other, but in the end, love is what bonds your relationship, and it will be what gets you through to the end of your journey kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congrats! Now the fun begins. At least you will be together. Adjusting status can be more stressful than the original petition.
1/2 way thru the AOS I was kicking myself in the butte I went with a K3 instead of a CR.
Still am!
Take your own advice again!
Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake
What visa did you end up with??
I went with the K-3 visa, and it took abt 13 months from the filing to receiving the visa.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-04-30 22:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Apr 30 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife had a successful interview last Thursday in Paris, and the visa arrived in her mail today! All of you filers, have faith and do not give up hope that your visa will be approved. Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake. I had to UPS new forms to my wife in Paris because of a careless mistake, and they arrived only days before her interview!
It has been so difficult to be apart from each other, but in the end, love is what bonds your relationship, and it will be what gets you through to the end of your journey kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Thank you all for your well wishes! We are both on a cloud, and my wife is getting more excited now that she has this visa in her hand! This forum has been great, not only as a guide for filing the paperwork, but also to encourage all of us who have filed, are now filing, and have yet to even find this site! Never give up hope, communicate with your spouse/fiancée as if your life depends on it, and keep going forward!
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-04-30 21:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Visa has arrived!!
My wife had a successful interview last Thursday in Paris, and the visa arrived in her mail today! All of you filers, have faith and do not give up hope that your visa will be approved. Check, double check and triple check your forms so that your paperwork is not delayed because of a careless mistake. I had to UPS new forms to my wife in Paris because of a careless mistake, and they arrived only days before her interview!
It has been so difficult to be apart from each other, but in the end, love is what bonds your relationship, and it will be what gets you through to the end of your journey kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-04-30 14:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approval!!!
QUOTE (sydkym @ May 1 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAPPY DAY!!!! kicking.gif We got notice of our I-130 approval today! I can´t believe how fast it happened. We started in December and it only took until May 1st. Not bad at all...those of you still waiting, have faith and stay strong! It will happen soon for you too.
Good for you and congratulations! Ours took about 13 months and we too just had the approval, medical, interview and now have the visa. I have to tell you that I understand your happiness kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-05-01 20:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArrival to the USA
After 5-1/2 years, we are finally together in the USA, arriving on 30 June and coming through Minneapolis. I went to France to accompany my wife to the USA, and immigration was great. She presented her packet and I-94 and was "Welcomed home" as we passed through. Now comes the filing of the I-485, and I will file the I-765 at the same time at no cost (true?). I understand that this is a temporary work permit until the greencard comes, but correct me if this is not the case. We are both still on cloud nine and I wish all of you who are still waiting success. What I can tell you is that "patience" is the key here, and it is definitely a test in that!
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hopeful1MaleFrance2008-07-23 15:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS156 in duplicate
QUOTE (Whippy @ Aug 5 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, does my wife send BOTH DS156 forms back to the embassy or just one of them? I'm afraid the "instructions" for this packet 3 are not all that clear.

thanks

The same was true for my wife in Paris. She brought them with her to the interview and finished them there.Send them only what they ask for and hand carry the rest to the interview.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-08-06 17:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTemporary work permit
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Aug 6 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Aug 4 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hopeful1 @ Aug 4 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kez/JWolf @ Aug 4 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The time it takes to get approved for EAD is the same if you file for it on its own or if you file for it as a separate application- about 3 months. If you are planning on filing the AOS now rather than waiting until closer to your 2nd wedding anniversary then you would be best to file for AOS and EAD together and save some money as you will have to pay to remove the conditions on the greencard 18 months after it has been approved. If you want to wait to file for AOS so that you get a 10 year Greencard and dont have to file to remove the conditions then you would have to file for the EAD now and pay the fee.

Jon

Thank you for the info. Now another question: My two year marriage anniversary will be on 21 Dec. 2008. In this case, would my wife be elligible for the 10 year Greencard as our (2) years of marriage is nearly here? If this is true, I would file the I-765 and the I-485 together.


If the marriage is 2+ yrs. old at time of approval/ issuance of the greencard, then it will be the 10 yr one

It's true that we will be marriied for (2) years when I send in the forms for adjustment of status, but the thing is that my wife will not have been in the USA for (2) years. Is change to Permanent Resident contingent on being "in country" for two years? That being the case, will she then receive only a (2) year Permanent Resident Card(if that is possible)?

Thanks for the info on this. What I see is that this site is really helpful from the beginning of filing for a fiancée, all the way to adjustment of status and beyond good.gif
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-08-11 07:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTemporary work permit
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The time it takes to get approved for EAD is the same if you file for it on its own or if you file for it as a separate application- about 3 months. If you are planning on filing the AOS now rather than waiting until closer to your 2nd wedding anniversary then you would be best to file for AOS and EAD together and save some money as you will have to pay to remove the conditions on the greencard 18 months after it has been approved. If you want to wait to file for AOS so that you get a 10 year Greencard and dont have to file to remove the conditions then you would have to file for the EAD now and pay the fee.

Jon

Thank you for the info. Now another question: My two year marriage anniversary will be on 21 Dec. 2008. In this case, would my wife be elligible for the 10 year Greencard as our (2) years of marriage is nearly here? If this is true, I would file the I-765 and the I-485 together.


If the marriage is 2+ yrs. old at time of approval/ issuance of the greencard, then it will be the 10 yr one

It's true that we will be marriied for (2) years when I send in the forms for adjustment of status, but the thing is that my wife will not have been in the USA for (2) years. Is change to Permanent Resident contingent on being "in country" for two years? That being the case, will she then receive only a (2) year Permanent Resident Card(if that is possible)?
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-08-06 17:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTemporary work permit
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The time it takes to get approved for EAD is the same if you file for it on its own or if you file for it as a separate application- about 3 months. If you are planning on filing the AOS now rather than waiting until closer to your 2nd wedding anniversary then you would be best to file for AOS and EAD together and save some money as you will have to pay to remove the conditions on the greencard 18 months after it has been approved. If you want to wait to file for AOS so that you get a 10 year Greencard and dont have to file to remove the conditions then you would have to file for the EAD now and pay the fee.

Jon

Thank you for the info. Now another question: My two year marriage anniversary will be on 21 Dec. 2008. In this case, would my wife be elligible for the 10 year Greencard as our (2) years of marriage is nearly here? If this is true, I would file the I-765 and the I-485 together.



As it is only a few months until your anniversary I would wait and file for AOS and EAD together closer to your anniversary date, idealy you want it so that if you get an interview for the AOS it will be after your 2nd anniversary.

Jon

Thanks a million for your advice Jon. Waiting a little longer to insure that the time coinsides with the (2) anniversary makes sense.
hopeful1MaleFrance2008-08-04 14:10:00