ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
basically you don't wait for the paperwork to arrive from NVC but self-generate them as soon as the NVC status info tells you in waht generated.
I myself didn't do it.

Edit: I was replyng to the poster before me, who wanted to know where to find DS3032!

Edited by germangel, 25 April 2006 - 09:25 PM.

germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-25 21:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
check out james' shortcuts to be found in any of aussiewench's signatures or on top of NVC forum
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-24 20:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespapers filed
Like explained in your other thread, his mother's petition is most likely obsolete as he got married and a permanent resident cannot petition for married son/daughter, only USC can.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-25 21:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Interview
If they said it'll be fine, I'm sure it will. Best of luck
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-25 21:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContact Email for K-3
I only have their phone number at the USCIS. I don't know the email address. I'll just give you the number, in case you wanna call

1-800-375-5283
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-26 13:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 or AOS
exactly!! Thanks, Lorelle!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-25 21:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 or AOS
both do the same thing. Give you status as (conditional) permanent resident.
For CR1 you have to travel back to the country you live in for your interview.
For AOS you go to your local office.
In many cases, CR1 might be faster as already in progress while K3 is being processed.
It's basically a decision on whether to travel back or not.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-24 20:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 question 21, last address which you lived together
we put down my address as that's where we were "living together" for about 2 months. It was fine.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-27 07:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntered US
good thing you called the airport. USCIS is just so unhelpful. Geez, I hope they don't get paid much
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-27 12:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntered US
yes, they were supposed to keep the paperwork! You might have to go to the nearest airport to give them the papers.
Call USCIS and ask them what to do!!

Glad to hear you made it over here. Congratulations and welcome to America, Anja
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-25 12:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F petition sent to embassy
not much longer now!!!
It's all going real fast after approval for K3.
Congratz!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-28 10:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS VS Consulate Processing
Depending on processing times in your area, CR1 could be a lot faster than AOS. Especially as it is already approved. The costs are the same, the main difference is simply that for CR1 she will travel back to her country for the interview.

It a personal choice. Do you want to spend the time and money to return for the interview or not?
I chose to do this and so have many others. But then again, many many ppl don't do it and just do AOS.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-28 14:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTiming of case to NVC
don't worry, 2 weeks are still normal.
Keep calling the NVC it'll be there soon.
Sometimes it just takes a bit longer
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-29 09:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is Correct?
just give them 3. Better safe than sorry
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-27 12:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy K3 just get approved :)
hurray!!! Congratz, great news!!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-29 09:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust my wife for the final interview??
you don't have to be there. But some embassies allow you to be there with her if you like.
Find out if you can be there and then go with her. It never hurts and I think it might take some pressure off her.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-29 09:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA number for K3
my A number has 8 digits. Are you sure it is an A-number?
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-29 09:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does embassy need from USC besides I-134?
all divorce papers.
Also they need a birth certificate from both you and your spouse, a marriage certificate, all can be certified copies, no need to waste the originals.

Then a letter from your employer stating type of job, salary, start date etc.
Also a bank letter showing all transactions for the year.
And maybe the copies of the I130 and I129F that you make before sending it in.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-01 16:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIncreased risk of not getting K3 Visa on time for church ceremony - what can we do?
if you don't make it you can visit the USA under the visa waiver program for 90 days.
Make sure you bring lots and lots of proof of ties to Germany to show that you have no immigration intent.

But stay positive! September is still long till and after K3 is approved at USCIS it is going really fast (at least in Germany and Denmark)

Make sure you have all the documentation you need, so you can fill out all the forms and return the checklist immediately to get an interview fast.

Good luck
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-29 19:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 awaiting interview date CR-1 approved and NVC asking for DS230 I-864
I would say it's either abandoning the K3 or if you are going back and forth anyways, you can get the K3 and come back for CR1 interview. But you are very far in the CR1 process so maybe waiting would be good.
You can do the K3 and then CR1 if you want to but you could wait a bit longer and just do CR1. After you send inn the I864 and DS230, it's almost off to the embassy already!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-01 20:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1- is it normal to take all this time?
don't worry, they have to receive it, send a NOA and it takes a bit to deliver that, too. You are still well on time.
See if your check was cashed, your file number will be on the back
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-30 14:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFeb 6
that's a toughy. They don't have an actual date every month but it around the 8th and around the 20th most times. At least as far as I was keeping track. Could just be a coincidence. And around means about 5 days around that date
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-03 21:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A bio info
she signs her 4 pages, you sign your 4 pages
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-03 21:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married while vacation?
It would be best to fill out the G325A (4x) and leave them with your then-hubbie. Also take a birth certificate, germany offers certified international ones, and leave it with him to send.

Well, actually, leave 2x the 4 Pages of G325A and make another copy of the birth certificate, as you will need to submit an I-130 before the I-129F for K3.

Also, as soon as you have to marriage certificate, you can submit the petition even while you are still there. As long as you are gonna leave eventually, that is!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-28 10:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP
for K3 it will be the I-134 but please be aware that the affidavit of support must be signed in front of a notary public. You can't just sign it and take it to the interview. It MUST be signed in front of consular officer or notary public
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-06 10:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCertificate of no impediment to marriage
my hubbie didn't have to get one. But the court in Germany had to rule if he was to be release from having to have one.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-06 19:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo many touches................
it's funny with uscis though. You don't know if you should like their touches or call the police for harrasment...JK
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-06 19:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F: I forgot to include FC-029 Copy Certification
i didn't send it either.
Don't worry
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-07 18:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreceived both NOA 2's in same week
congrats. the K3 will get you to the US faster but the CR1 will give you conditional resident status. there are pros and cons. Maybe James' shortcuts could help you speed up the CR1 and not wait too much longer than for K3 after all and not having to adjust status later.
Think about it.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-09 08:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center
Have you called NVC yet to see if maybe you simply didn't get an NOA2?
It happened to me. I never knew I was approved until one sweet day I decidded to call NVC and my petition was already at the consulate.
How crazy was that? Pretty crazy, so try that before you make the story big and then find out there was no reason for it after all...
Good luck. ANd btw, to find out if your NOA1 came from the NBC, check the first letters of your receipt number. Are they MSC? Then it is correct
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-09 08:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long does it take....
i think they send it electronically first but not sure. once it leaves NVC it doesn't take long at all to get pkt.3. I got mine less than 1 week after it left NVC
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-10 08:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230 fee?
they want DS230 partI and there is no fee for it. The visa fee is 100$ and that'sall at consular stage
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-10 08:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview rescheduled
how awesome is that?? I think pretty awesome!!!
Congrats, that is very nice of them
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-10 10:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressomething is wrong!!!
they have it there, they just don't have it in the computer yet! Hang in there, I know it is tough to wait again for every little thing.

You're almost there though!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-11 09:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F , What's going on????
it might be a bit early now but you could call NVC and ask whether they got it or not.
As Amanda said, I was in the same situation. Everyone was getting approved with NOAs way after mine and eventually when the processing date was passed mine, I called NVC.

I can tell you now, calling USCIS is NO GOOD!!! We did that, they did an investigation (October 2005). In February 2006 they finally sent my hubbie an emial telling him when I was approved and stuff.
Haha, funny, I was already in US on my K3 at that time.

Just call NVC from time to time, you might be in for a surprise like I was.
Good luck to you
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-11 16:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 entry and AOS/interview abroad
if you wish NOT to return to Germany for the interview, DO NOT send anything to the NVC!!!

If you want to file for AOS in the US, you have to wait till your wife enters on K3 and then file the paperwork.

It is a personal choice whether or not to go back to Germany for the interview.
Pros: faster status as resident, maybe chance to se family, already know embassy and people there(more comfortable)
Cons: cost of flight, short notice of interview date

Just make sure that you don't send anything to NVC if you don't want to return!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-12 08:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmarriageability certificate
What is your country of non-USC? That might facilitate things as to whether you need it, where to get it, etc...
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-13 20:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI was *touched*
basically 3 options:
1. go with K3, abandon CR1 and do AOS in the states
2. Go with K3, go to US, continue CR1 and go back to your country for interview
3. Abandon K3 and go with CR1.

PM euro or me, we are doing option 2. Well I'm in the middle of it, Amanda is through with it.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-16 13:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!
hurray, this is great news, Congrats!!!!

Hope you will enjoy your time together!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-15 07:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date
hey look, you didn't even need much patience for that!! *g*
germangelFemaleGermany2006-05-17 20:45:00