ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230 to NVC from Benifeciary?
Mail it yourself. Why waste extra days sending it to hubby and him sending it on. You lose 2 days doing it that way.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-29 15:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking, K-3 filers
Newbie Here !
What does "Touched" mean and how is it identified to you in the process?

How do you all set up your automated timelines at the end of your posts?

We are just starting the process (in Novemeber) so am preparing as best I can.
Thanks beforehand,

Eric

QUOTE (JimAndCarol @ Jun 24 2008, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This thread is in response to a thread I saw requesting the Delicia add K3 filers to her spreadsheet. I understand the reasoning behind keeping CR1/IR1 and K3 separated. Therefore, I have started this spreadsheet for K3 filers, like myself, who are waiting for their NOA2. I am a numbers person and I like to see when people near my filing date are getting approved.

You can find the spreadsheet here.

So, thank you Delicia for showing us how Google Docs can be used. I have never tried this before but am always interested to learn new tools. So I figured I would give this one a shot...

1. For all the California filers, I plan to add those spreadsheets tomorrow.

2. Both California and Vermont filers can send me their updates/changes and I will be happy to update the spreadsheets.

3. Cells highlighted in GREEN refer to approvals that have occurred over the last month.

4. Cells highlighted in YELLOW refer to recent touches. (Disclaimer: We all have seen that approvals sometimes happen with or without previous touches. But this is just another indicator that I was curious to track.)

5. If anyone has any suggestions for changes to the layout of the spreadsheet or additional columns, averaging wait times, etc... I will gladly take those suggestions also.

5. Lastly, If anyone would like to volunteer to share the updating responsibility, you are always welcome to do that also.

Ok, Best of luck to everyone and wishing you all speedy approvals.

EricNMalePhilippines2008-08-25 12:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 or 130?
QUOTE (mrconover @ Feb 2 2009, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just recieved notice that both our i129f (spousal) and i130 were approved on the same day. I have read the guides for both 129f and 130. The 130 looks to have some benefits being an immigrant visa and permanent resident status as soon as my wife enters. Sounds great but is this going to be more of a headache at the interview in juarez? Is there any negatives to the i130 route that I am not seeing? Is it any more difficult to obtain, slower, etc? Remember we have already recieved the NOA2 for both i129f and i130.

Thanks

RC

There is no doubt, and consensus in these forums that the I-130 is teh better visa all around.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-04 16:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk4
QUOTE (katy2003 @ Feb 7 2009, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys I need help again my status is k3 and k4...I just want to know about my kid I’m not married before but my kid family name is her dad … do I need to have father consent? please help me

thanks advance

is ur child the child of an american? If yes, I was told that they will not process the child as an immigrant. They want to process them as a US Citiizen so you need to start by filing a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. It is a form DS-2029. It requires certififed proof of child's birth certificate, US parent's citizenship, etc.

Then I guess they issue a US passport to the child.

Of course all of this is irrelevant to you if your child is not the child fo the US Citizen.

- EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-08 14:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot Married...did not have engagement
Was not a problem for us. We went the dual route CR-1 (I-13) and the K-3 (I-129f) route. These days the K-3 is a waste of tiem and money. They are processing CR-1's FAST!

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-05 20:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo fingerprint on the Natl. Bureau of Investigation form - Will we get an RFE?
My wife mailed me her NBI Clearance investigation form without putting her fingerprint in the little box that says "Fingerprint here". Is this going to cause us to get an RFE? Has anyone got thru this already without a problem?

= Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-20 08:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan you switch an interview from K-3 to CR-1?
We received a May 11th interview date for the K-3 visa. Since we are nearly complete with the CR-1 visa we will pursue it. We are hoping that the embassy will allow the scheduled interview to be used for the CR-1 rather than the K-3. Is there anyone with recent experience with this?
- Eric N
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes passport need to be in married name
Has anyone recently completed their interview and use their old passport with maiden name or do you HAVE to have a new one with your married name?

- EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 02:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWARNING!! Get your passport stamped on entry!
I just wanted to remind people to save yourself some hassles later on....You should have your passport stamped by the US Customs Officer at your Point of Entry. Without this, you do not have an easy way to show a legal date of entry to the U.S. We needed that proof to get my step-daughter started on coverage for health insurance at my work. My stepdaughter was fortunately allowed to be covered by my insurance without her proof of entry in her passport by showing that she was enrolled in preschool and her airline boarding pass stubs.
But it would have been easier with the passport stamp.

Good Luck to All.

EnE
EricNMalePhilippines2010-05-03 01:41:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBest way to meet a Ukrainian/Russian (and cheapest)

Ha, you know I never thought of that. I just thought about it and between the two trips, skype to cell calls, packages, presents, etc, I've got an easy 5000 invested already and its only been a year. I haven't even done the K-1 yet but that's another 1700+. RUB girls are expensive to get one, HOWEVER, well worth it I think :-D !!!!!!

But you know how most people are -- "How would I do that???" and then you tell them some easy ways to get involved, but they may go to a web site once but usually won't get involved. (I run a model airplane club, works exactly the same way) It takes a REAL man of courage with some resources to truly get involved and win the heart of a RUB girl and then to go over there and do what is necessary to bring her home :-D My boss simply said "Wow David I guess you really like challenges especially now that she's pregnant" I just said "Yes I guess so" LOL!!!!!!!!!

It does take courage and it has got to be destiny I guess!))
My husband spent a lot of money on just emailing me (almost a year 2 emails every day through dating website), then several trips to spend time with me in Ukraine (airplane tickets, hotel, going out etc.), amazing flowers and everlasting talking on skype... he is not rich, no, he is just one of the middle class american guys but... I don't know, it worked for both of us, but I think it is more exception then a rule. I have heard a lot of negative stories when it is either slavic woman fool american man or american man torture ukr/rus woman... unfortunately it happens...
Well, I never even wanted to live in US, I came here only because of my hubby, I do love him for who he is, that is probably the deal ;)
KizanaFemaleUkraine2011-04-14 14:56:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBest way to meet a Ukrainian/Russian (and cheapest)

Not to be a killjoy, but if your friend is worrying about how much money this process will cost him, before he even starts, then I would suggest this method isn't for him. There's nothing wrong with being aware of scams, excessive fees and the like; but this process isn't cheap and IMO expense shouldn't be the first thing on your mind, but how to achieve the best results should; regardless of cost.

100% agreed!
KizanaFemaleUkraine2011-04-14 14:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWill I get approval for citizenship? 4th degree assault DV - case dissmised without prejudice

Your neighbors never had a Ukrainian woman living next door and they are probably from Canada. :P

Your case was dismissed. Simply explain it and attach documentation.

They're Americans
But you are so right, in Ukraine we knock the door and ask to calm down if any yelling at neighbors but not here... Different country, different customs...
I hope that my explanation will be enough
Thanks :)
KizanaFemaleUkraine2011-06-02 23:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWill I get approval for citizenship? 4th degree assault DV - case dissmised without prejudice

Most often, because the spouse withdrew the complaint.

My husband did not file complaint, in fact he was calling prosecutor's office to convince him to dropp NOC and dismiss the case (btw my husband is in martial art for about 10 years, and I am petit size, it really was an accident)
So neighbour called 911 saying that we are yelling too loud; then it is the city that pressed charges...
Thanks to everyone for input!

However it would be great to hear somebody sharing own experience being in similar situation and how it ended up.

Edited by Kizana, 01 June 2011 - 08:37 PM.

KizanaFemaleUkraine2011-06-01 20:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWill I get approval for citizenship? 4th degree assault DV - case dissmised without prejudice
Hello!

I have been charged with 4th degree assault DV for slapping my husband on arm. The case was dismissed in May 2011 without prejudice and my attorney instructed me what documents I should attach to N-400 when applying for citizenship.
I don't want to bore anyone with the story, so here is the details just in case someone wants to read http://www.visajourn...ce-deportation/

I am eligible to apply for citizenship in February 2012. I know that even if the case would have been already expunged, I would have to indicate my arrest when applying for citizenship, even in a year or 10 years. However I can get approval but also I can be denied.
What are my chances?

If anyone has been in the same or similar situation, I would appreciate you sharing your experience.

Thank you in advance
KizanaFemaleUkraine2011-06-01 13:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship and dismissed DV charges ?
I am a proud citizen of the U.S.! :)
Thanks everyone for support and good word!
KizanaFemaleUkraine2012-06-26 21:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship and dismissed DV charges ?
The interview is scheduled on June 26.
I'm so nervous(((
KizanaFemaleUkraine2012-05-31 15:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship and dismissed DV charges ?
I received a letter confirmation that my N400 application was received and being processed, and I will be notified of the next step after Record Check etc.
Fingers crossed...

Edited by Kizana, 04 April 2012 - 03:53 PM.

KizanaFemaleUkraine2012-04-04 15:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship and dismissed DV charges ?

Answer truthfully, attach court documents showing it was dismissed and sleep well. You have not been convicted of anything.

I did not apply with similar charges but since you have not been convicted of a crime I do not see where it could be an issue. You just want them to have everything in case it turns up on some background check. Best not to surprise those people. The attorney was unnecessary and cannot change the outcome even if you were convicted.


Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I did mention arrest in N400, type of charges and dismissal, and will file it along with court docket and my husband's affidavit.
I agree that I could have easily done this without any lawyer (which I was going to do in the first place when there was no charges(( but I'm too nervous to do it by myself now. Well, if I will get approval, it was worth the money, I guess

Edited by Kizana, 20 March 2012 - 04:14 PM.

KizanaFemaleUkraine2012-03-20 16:14:00