ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWonder if this law still applies
There's probably 5 million words of rhetoric before or after that statment above it makes the whole thing null and void in the end.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2007-12-13 11:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat kind of folder for applications?
I'm a firm believer in packaging it so it is easy to follow and they don't lose anything. I used the ACCO fasteners.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2007-12-17 12:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinacee or Spouse VISA.. which is faster and safer? experience, advice any help plssss....
What does safer mean in this case?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-08 15:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresabout I-134
QUOTE (NANDA @ Jan 17 2008, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, my husband needs help. Someone?

In regards to the Affidavit of Support (I-134), what forms of proof of income are acceptable? Can I use only Tax Transcripts or do I need to present W-2's or copys of 1040's that were mailed to the IRS or all of these documents?

In regards to the Affidavit of Support (I-134), If I were to file my 2007 taxes a week before my interview, could I bring a copy of the 1040 that I submitted to the IRS or do I need a copy or something that has been issued by the IRS?

In regards to the Affidavit of Support (I-134), if my father were to be the sponsor, would my mother have to sign the bottom of the Affidavit of Support along side my fathers signature or does she not need to? If so, does she have to submit information regarding herself or is her signature all she would need to do?



If you use transcripts, you do not need W-2's. If you use copies of the 1040's, you need the W-2's also. We used the 1040's w/ W-2s on ours.

I really wouldn't worry about the 2007 taxes that close to any interview. Just use previous year's.

I'm not sure about your father/mother thing. Somenone else will know that.

Good luck to you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-17 16:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 who fills it out
It's easy to fill out by using the fillable forms from the net.....You can print out all of them at once.

And, yes, I agree with everyone else.....she has to sign them.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-22 16:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot Living Together After I Arrive
Well, I kind of see the point. It is very stressful to move to another country all by itself.

But, in the end, it was what you stated you were going to do by marrying and then filing K-3.

I'd say it would be a huge red flag too.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-29 10:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase on hold for calling too much!
Well, if it were me and you were calling a little irate, I would not give you my last name either. Too many crazy people out there. I mean, come one, you would have her first and last name and the general area where she lives..............I don't fault her one bit for that.

As for the rest of it, I wish you luck in resolving it all very soon.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-02-11 14:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOTENTIAL FREAK OUT!!!!!!
We've all been there in one way or another.

Deep breath!!!!!!!!!!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-28 22:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE MARRIED
Congratulations!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-01-25 20:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Jobs, is it okay to declare one only?
QUOTE (reeses16 @ Apr 9 2008, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is just my opinion. I think he should include both jobs on the I-134 because both jobs will be listed on his tax transcript (maybe not by name, but the income amount on the I-134 and the tax transcript will not match).



I agree. Why wouldn't you?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-09 08:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScary.
You are still in process? OMG...........I'm so sorry.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-24 10:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan bankruptcy effect processing of K3 visa for my wife to bring her here?
Debt has not effected a single part of our journey thus far.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-21 09:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoral support please?
Hang in there. The end is in sight for you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-23 13:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or IR
Thank you, Clair. Exactly what I was going to ask.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 19:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this be a problem?
A K-3 is not an automatic approval. A lot of people on here think that being married is the best evidence. In truth, it can be faked just as easily.

Get all your ducks in a row and you should be just fine. I'd probably suggest you go to the interview, as well, just because of the previous denial.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 10:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the difference?
QUOTE (honeychild36 @ May 29 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ May 29 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In Jamaica, most are finding it better to file the CR-1.

Honey....you need to talk to Marlita or Shrewdgal on the Jamaican forums.





Thanks JG,i just PM'ed Shrewdgal, in the meantime im going to read some of the info about both. Oh yeah and just so you know im LilRosey over at EJT good.gif so if you see me, know we are one and the same.


Peace



I knew I would see you on here eventually. Good luck!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-29 11:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the difference?
In Jamaica, most are finding it better to file the CR-1.

Honey....you need to talk to Marlita or Shrewdgal on the Jamaican forums.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-29 09:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite request
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 3 2008, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Jun 3 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 3 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Jun 3 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My buddy got his expedite approved due to humanitarian reason, so its possible.


Can you tell us more about this?


Russia is devided pretty much in to 2 parts, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and everything else. If you are from Russia you would know and be very aware of city you live in. Most of the cities are crime infested outside of the two I named. His wife lived somewhere in Krasnodar or something like that. She got attacked and robbed, so he used the russian police report (translated) to request expedite, and got approved in 5 days.


I need a little more information.

At what stage of the process did he produce this police report? When the petition was still stateside before NOA2? Or after the petition was approved but the beneficiary was awaiting interview?


I agree.... more info. please.

Lots of our SO's come from very dangerous countries and would be happy if it were this easy.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-03 10:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite request
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 3 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (F1Belle @ Jun 3 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 3 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (F1Belle @ Jun 3 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No...I asked for an expedite when we filed the waiver in 2005.


I'm confused. Waiver?

I guess we don't know (or remember) enough about your case.

QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Jun 3 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My buddy got his expedite approved due to humanitarian reason, so its possible.


Can you tell us more about this?


My husband had to file an I-601 at his interview...I asked for the expedite for the waiver.


Ah. I think I see...

You waited a good while for your NOA2 and interview and the visa was denied (for reasons you don't need to rehash here) but there were medical issues. If you don't mind, who had the issues? The USC or the beneficiary?


Regardless, it's not the same thing as the others who are talking an expedite. You need to make that really clear when you make such statements as we got expedited. You had some extenuating cirucumstances that you didn't make clear from the very beginning. This raises the hopes of others wanting to expedite.

Not that they can't get expedited. But, they need the whole story before they put all their hopes on the expedite.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-03 09:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite request
QUOTE (F1Belle @ Jun 3 2008, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got an expedite request approved for my husbands waiver due to severe financial hardship and medical issues. I asked my senator if he would submit the request. He agreed that we more than met the criteria for an expedite, and he recommended that it be granted. I prepared the expeidte packet with the suporting evidence and my senators office submitted it for us.



You filed in March 2004 and were approved in June 2005 and that is expedited???????

QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Jun 3 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 3 2008, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Jun 3 2008, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (William33 @ Jun 3 2008, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Jun 2 2008, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with Nicole and as you're out of processing time, you have the right to make a fuss for them to adjudicate your case.

As far as National Interest Expedites are concerned .... I believe you have a case as you cannot afford for loss of concentration in your job due to the unnecesary stress caused by the delays in processing of your I-130 which affects the safety of the United States ..... which is a National Interest aspect.
Please check out my Expedite Tips thread .... link is my signature.

For those who think that your job shouldn't be part of consideration for expedite ..... there's a ton of people on here with jobs that cannot be affected by outside and abnormal stresses .... i.e. immigration delays.

As far as flooding the system with expedites .... not everyone works for or with the government. And those who apply would be prudent to back their requests up with other expedite criteria too.

Your finances, if dire, should definately be added to the mix .... especially prior to receiving the $4000.

Depression and missing your spouse is not part of the deal .... if however, you could make mistake when it comes to US Government weapons because the stress of these delays are getting to you .... then you have a valid reason to apply for the expedite.
Always use a strongly written letter from your boss on government headed paper .... the higher up the chain the boss is, the better.

Think out of the box .....


Um, no. Expedites only happen for active members of the military and certain others that are not represented in this case. Be sure to have positive topic knowledge, before you make broad statements of fact on immigration.


Um No, expedites don't only happen for those in the military. Read up on expedite criteria on the USCIS website before you make statements you can't back up.


Um no, show us your anecdotal evidence of civilians who have received expedites. Not applied for them, but received them.

In 3.5 years on this forum, I have known of only two, both for dire medical problems of the USC.

USCIS can have criteria and written policy. But it doesn't mean they can't make the window for that criteria a very narrow one.

The criteria "USCIS error" is reserved for lost files and other true mishaps. Not a case that is sitting in line with others.


My buddy got his expedite approved due to humanitarian reason, so its possible.


Anything is possible. But, if it were easy, everyone would do it. The window needs to be very narrow to avoid the rush of people who would expedite because they didn't want to wait out the process.

Edited by Jomo's girl, 03 June 2008 - 08:25 AM.

*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-03 08:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshusband doesn't have a job
Yes, his father or someone else will have to sponsor you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-04 11:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresa possible snag!
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Jun 16 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 16 2008, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why would you ever change your name on your birth certificate? It is the legal name you had on the day you were born. I really don't see why anyone would ever let you change it.


There are very valid reasons. That you have not encountered those reasons does not negate their validity.



No need to get snipity. If you can't explain, then I suppose my opinion will not change.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-16 09:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresa possible snag!
Why would you ever change your name on your birth certificate? It is the legal name you had on the day you were born. I really don't see why anyone would ever let you change it.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-16 09:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Anouncement from USCIS Acting Director
QUOTE (MsZ @ Jun 23 2008, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw a good article on this the other day but I can't find it again...

This is an interesting PDF : http://www.numbersus.....art 01-07.pdf



Thanks for that. It was interesting.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-24 09:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-3s take longer than K-1s?
QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Jun 24 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 24 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?



I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.



I disagree with this statement, to marry someone and know that you will be leaving them to go back home is the hardest thing any husband or wife has to do. Now anyone can get married in any county including the USA without much hassle, but to get married and know you are not going to be together for a period of time, does take a strong person to get thru it.


Be Bless
Roxcie



You are missing the point Roxcie. Marrying someone for visa fraud can be done just as easily as visa fraud with a K-1. That's what I am saying.

And, I'm sorry;but I left my fiance all the time......you think that was easy? You think it was any easier then leaving a spouse? I think now. Same feelings without the piece of paper.

Edited by Jomo's girl, 24 June 2008 - 01:15 PM.

*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-24 13:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-3s take longer than K-1s?
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 24 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 24 2008, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?



I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.


For an I-129F petition for Alien Fiance(e), the USCIS is not concerned with the sincerity of the relationship or anything more than a statement on a piece of paper regarding intent.



Perhaps not; but the embassy sure did a full rectal on us!!!!!!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-24 12:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-3s take longer than K-1s?
QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?



I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

Edited by Jomo's girl, 24 June 2008 - 12:43 PM.

*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-06-24 12:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill waiting...
It's a long wait no matter how you do it.

Hang in there.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-15 11:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant and not wanting to be apart - assessing options
The wait is the hardest part. We've all been there.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-22 08:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrightened to DEATH of the upcoming interview!-COUNTDOWN
This is the downhill part of this whole ride. Hang in there. You will be fine.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-29 08:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMY HUSBAND VISA WAS CANCELLED.
QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Aug 7 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sorry this is happening to you. The reason the FBI maybe be involved is because it's something much bigger. The other person involved may be in a marriage scam ring or something like that. For the FBI to be involved it has to be something that big or they're looking to catch someone with ties to your information. It's not the first I've heard this happening and I'm sure it's not the last. I pray that this is resolved soon.



I agree. Make calls. Track down that lawyer of yours.

I hope it all works out for you in the end. I'm so sorry.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-08 09:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMY HUSBAND VISA WAS CANCELLED.
QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Aug 7 2008, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Quiet storm @ Aug 7 2008, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM NOT A FRAUD,...I TOLD THEM I EVEN TOOK MY DAUGHTER TO MEET HIM AND MY MOM CO SIGNED. THEY ARE SAYING MY FRIEND PASSPORT APP WAS PULLED FOR FRAUD THEY THINK AND I AM ON HER PAPER. THEN THEY SAY THE OTHER GUY WHO SIGNED HER PAPER IS THE ONE WHO PAID ME TO MARRY MY HUSBAND. I DID NO SUCH A ###### THING. I HAVE BEEN TO GHANA 3 TIMES. I HAVE BEEN WITH HIM LONGER THAN I HAVE KNOWN THIS GUY THEY ARE SAYING THAT PAID. I TOLD THEM TO PULL MY BANK STATEMENTS. I USED TAX MONEY AND SCHOOL MONEY TO GO. IF I WAS GETTIN PAID, WHY AM I BEHIND ON MY HOUSE NOTE. OMG ......I WANT TO DIE..


Ehhhh, why would you be on your friend's passport papers???
I can't recall having to list anyone's name on a passport application.
I know on the passport itself, there's a space for emergency contact...but that's it.

I've got good friends in the Ghanayan community, and I've heard lots of immigration stories...both honest and fraudulent.
It's not my place to judge anyone, and I hope everything works out for you, but I also hope this is a lesson for all of us...

In life, one should select their friends as carefully as you select your fruit.
We don't bring rotten fruit home because we know that it will make us sick.

Good luck


The friend's part could not be more true.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-08 08:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA pinch of hope to survive and live together with my husband
Hang in there.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-09-11 11:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo why must I bother with this whole thing?
QUOTE (Penguin_ie @ Sep 26 2008, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nothing wrong with your thinking, it COULD work well. However, there is always a chance of her being denied entry, especially now she is married to a USC and once she starts showing...



I agree.

I think what you are contemplating will not be looked upon favorably by border agents. Too many people before you have pretended to do this and abused teh system.

I hope you figure it all out.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-09-26 22:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnswer from the congressman
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Sep 25 2008, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I got my answer from my congressman after inquiring into our K3 petition at VSC.

"Bla Bla your 130 will be pulled and processed when your 129f is processed. Currently the processing time for 129f's is Feb 1st 2008"

"VSC also told me that prioritization of processing of applications is frequently predicated on the personell resources available, however hundreds of new employees have been hired and once they are trained they are commited to the reducing the backlog"

I may call the contact I was given and ask that she ask some specifics. Maybe like, at what stage is our application? Backround checks or what? Hmmm, maybe I will


I just thought I'd share this with you guys

Lisa



So, basically, they feed everyone the same lines of BS no matter how high they are on the totem pole.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-09-26 08:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWomen,does your spouse help you with finances for the visa process or are you doing it alone?
We were a K-1. I paid for everything in the US. He paid for everything he had to have in Jamaica. When he came and we AOS, I paid it all cause he couldn't work yet. We just filed LOC and it's definately intermingled finances now.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-09-10 13:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRead to throw in the towel?
QUOTE (~Dream Love~ @ Aug 19 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif I feel like just throwing in the towel right now! I mean I feel exhuasted and not sure if I can stay in this for the long haul. This is too hard! How did you all get through this? I feel like just telling my husband I want to stop everything. I actually just started but our anniversary is very soon and we've been married almost a year. We messed up in the beginning so we had to start from the top. I tell you I am losing my mind! I do not know what to do anymore to feel more relaxed about waiting. I am worried because I see others who have been waiting at VSC for months or a year now and I am stuck there. This is really worrying me. I love my husband don't get me wrong but I do not know if I can do this. Should I throw in the towel and move to Pakistan or should I just give up on us all together?

Mahitab



It's a long wait; but you can do this. Hang in there.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-09-10 09:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFailed to find a Co-sponsor?!
QUOTE (Marina Gavrilos @ Oct 13 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sorry but what in numbers would be considered 125% over the poverty line? As a Social Worker, I make betwen $30,000 to $40,000...would that make me 125% over poverty? Can I then be considered the only sponsor for my husband?

I'm sorry if it is a silly question.



Yes, you are fine.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-10-13 14:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFailed to find a Co-sponsor?!
QUOTE (MsZ @ Oct 13 2008, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The "once he/she is here it will be better economically" may be true but it also might not. So you're asking the US public to take a chance that it will work out as you hope but in the mean time, you can't actually afford one more dependent. And from my POV, if you can't afford one more dependent, you can't afford to bring over a fiance (not even a spouse but a fiance).

They also say that one of the worst reasons to remarry is the hope that you'll be better off financially. Money problems from the get go turn into relationship problems and that also decreases the chance that it will work out as you hope. And in turn, that means that we're (the US public) are taking an even greater chance than you probably realize.



I agree. This always irks me when someone says, once he/she is here and working.............You just never know what the future holds.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-10-13 11:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFailed to find a Co-sponsor?!
QUOTE (kid brooklyn @ Oct 8 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If a person can't find a co-sponsor, I guess they won't receive a visa. It's better than them coming here and being a burden on our struggling economy.


If it were only that easy. 125% doesn't necessarily mean you're all set in the debt to income ratio. Sometimes I think the 125% is really a joke.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-10-13 11:15:00