Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I 134 Question AGAIN	Thanks Yodrak.Yeah of course I 129f,somehow I always forget about the f.LOL The reason why I was wondering,actually why I'm so worried is bc on the G 325a he will have to list his past employers and he has those two gaps in there from August 2005 til October 13th,2005,and from May 2006 until November 2006........ And I'm worried that they will deny our petition thinking "well we can't be sure he'll hold that job....." even though now the situation is a different one and he finally found what he really wants to do even though it's not in his old (beloved) aviation field. It took him darn long to get things staright ,I know that and like I said I do worry about the two periods of unemployment in his work history since he got out of the Army in August of 2005. So u r saying that it will (probably) not cause problems ,right? Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-08-15 17:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I 134 Question AGAIN	OK now we just gor the news that our potential co sponsor is no longer able to be our co sponsor due to losing his job and now going back to school.... Here's the story: my Fiance has been with the US Army until August of last year,has then been unemployed until mid October 2005,then he had a job (with one Company) until May 2006 (lost the job bc he got laid off).Now he hasn't been back at work since May but will sign a Contarct by November 1st of this year. (In fact he could start now but seeing that I will come to the US for a 4 week visit next month and he has to go to school for a few weeks in CA ,he can't sign the contract before November 1st.) His new job will put us well above the 125% of the Poverty Guideline . We will put the paperwork for the I 129 in as soon as he has his new work contact in hand so like I said in early November. My question now is how much of a chance to we have to get our petition approved WITHOUT a co sponsor seeing that since he got out of the Militay in August of last year he has had to periods of being unemployed (one as I said 2 1/2 months and one 5 1/2 months!!!) My nerves are shot by now and looking at the site of the US Embassy in Germany hasn't been helpful since there I can't find the info I need. Please can someone help me?????????????????? Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-08-15 14:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	affidavit of support	Hi , first of all,Good Luck on your VJ! To your question, nope it doesn't matter.Current Income matters to them.And that you only had your job for 6 months doesn't matter either.You will need the I 134 at Embassy Stage ,after you get your NoA 2. And as far as I know gross Income.But I'm sure someone will correct me in case I'm wrong on this one. As I said,Good Luck! Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-08-23 03:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about I 134 and I 864	Problem is that his Tax for 2006 will be pretty low since he's been out of work since May and didn't really know what he wanted to do until he decided to become a Truck Driver........So his Income for 2006 (on the Tax Papers) will definitley be below the Guidelines.The previous years are fine but 2006 is not. Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-09-09 19:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about I 134 and I 864	Got a question regarding the Income Evidence for I 134 and I 864..... My hubby to be is starting to work as a Truck Driver next month and will not be paid hourly but per mile.So depending on how much work they have and how many miles he's driving -that's how much his pay check will be. It will without a doubt (added up) be above the Poverty Guidlines ,but what is he supposed to put down on the forms??? I know we can/probably even have to ,send in pay stubs showing how much he's making,but like I said I wonder about the forms since his Income most likely wont always be exactly the same each week/month. Thanks for advice Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-09-09 18:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Tax Return Forms	OK I know this has been asked over and over again but could anyone please tell me EXCATLY what forms need to be submitted when it comes to Jim's Tax Returns? WHAT has to be signed and notorized????????? He did his Taxes online and we have all his 1040's,but due to doing it on the computer tehy're NOT signed by him. WHAT do we need to do? Any helpful input is more than welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-09-20 14:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How much is the medical in Germany?	Hi, just wanted to as how much the medical fees are for me and my son in Germany.All shots are done ,none missing. Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-09-20 17:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Estimated time until Interview in Germany?!	I know no one can predict the future but still I need to ask this..... What do you guys think the estimated time is to get a Visa from the German Embassy in Frankfurt.Going through Nebraska (or CA if transfered).How long do u thinkl we'd have to wait? We'll put the I 129 F in by January 15th.Lets just say we dont get any RFE's........ Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-10-08 20:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Approved In Frankfurt	OH MY GOD!!!!!! That was SOOOO fast for you guys!! How come he's flying out from NUE? I live n NUE and we'll go through Nebraska too.Will filr our Petition in January after his divorce is final.....God I hope we'll be as lucky as you guys were!!!! Congratulations to you guys!!!! Have a safe flight and a wonderful wedding! Nat	VetsWife328	Female	Germany	2006-10-21 13:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sending I-129 Form before receiving the I130 Receipt? (Vermont Center)	QUOTE (skp @ Oct 14 2007, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ding, Can you post the official link where it says that..........both can be filed together. No use to me now but I can put it front of my lawyer so at least she can have someone else benefit in future. Thanks Sure, it's in my sig line actually, the main body of link I was talking about is here; Beginning October 23, 2006, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) National Benefits Center (NBC) began transferring Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), (petitions for K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens only), to the California Service Center (CSC) and the Vermont Service Center (VSC), depending on the location of the related Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This transfer is being implemented in preparation for Phase 3 of the USCIS initiative to use centralized filing and bi-specialized adjudication. Through this Bi-Specialization effort, USCIS continues to align similar workloads between two “sister” service centers, CSC and VSC, to better manage cases and improve customer service. USCIS will continue to forward approved Form I-129F (K-3) petitions to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. However, it will retain approved Form I-130 petitions, based upon a mutual agreement with the Department of State. USCIS will retain all approved Forms I-130 for retrieval upon the beneficiary’s eventual application for adjustment of status (Form I-485), unless the petitioner clearly indicates on Form I-130 that the beneficiary will use the consular process. USCIS will store approved Form I-130 petitions at its National Record Center (NRC). USCIS has implemented this process change because most K-3 beneficiaries apply for lawful permanent residence by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, following their arrival in the United States, as opposed to using their approved Form I-130 petition to apply for an immigrant visa abroad. By retaining the approved Form I-130 petition at the NRC, USCIS will reduce unnecessary file movement and eliminate applicable costs and fees associated with immigrant visa processing. If the beneficiary should later elect to consular process instead of applying for adjustment of status, Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, must be filed with the USCIS office that approved Form I-130. Upon favorable action on Form I-824, USCIS will send Form I-130 to the NVC. This internal transfer of work does not alter the existing filing instructions for any of the forms. Accordingly, USCIS customers who file Forms I-130, I-129F (K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens only), and I-485 should continue to follow the current filing instructions on these forms. Customers affected by this transfer will receive a receipt notice from the NBC notifying them of the location to which their Form I-129F has been transferred.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-10-17 19:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sending I-129 Form before receiving the I130 Receipt? (Vermont Center)	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 14 2007, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ding @ Oct 14 2007, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not happy. I got a lawyer, showed him the USCIS posted notice that says you can send I129F with I130. But he sent only the I130 and waited for the notice, and THEN sent me the I129F to mail in to CSC. I was insisting they be sent together and used his computer to show him the USCIS notice. So it was sent 8-8-07 and it may be 10-16-07 before they get our I129F... 2 extra months. I wrote "consular filing requested" across the top of our I130. Will it still be dual track? Is there a benefit to filing the I130 this way and then the I129F after the notice? Well, the notice says to clearly request "Consular Processing" but maybe they'll understand. If so, you'll may be the first to report success. Please keep us posted. But as our petitions were seperated by our lawyer until after NOA1 for I130 came, it seems like past practice will be used. The exception may be the concurrent processing instead of I129F storage, or extra fee to pay for dual processing. But I'm not clear, have others had their I130 sat on until after the I129f lately? Looks like April for her I129F and May/June for the I130. I better change my timeline and sig!	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-10-14 16:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sending I-129 Form before receiving the I130 Receipt? (Vermont Center)	I'm not happy. I got a lawyer, showed him the USCIS posted notice that says you can send I129F with I130. But he sent only the I130 and waited for the notice, and THEN sent me the I129F to mail in to CSC. I was insisting they be sent together and used his computer to show him the USCIS notice. So it was sent 8-8-07 and it may be 10-16-07 before they get our I129F... 2 extra months. I wrote "consular filing requested" across the top of our I130. Will it still be dual track? Is there a benefit to filing the I130 this way and then the I129F after the notice?	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-10-14 15:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	New York Times article on USCIS	Not good.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-11-28 21:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	longest wait for NOA1	It will be 90 days for me in 3 days for the I-129F on my K3. Should I call after that? Oct. 10, 2007 USPS delivered it. I will probably go with the I-130 because it had the NOA1 on Sept. 10, 2007. They seem to be 19 days longer than the I-129 at CSC. Edited by ding, 10 January 2008 - 10:07 PM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-01-10 22:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VJ'rs who sent I130 this august	I haven't got our NOA1 yet, but went online to see my cashed check and got our WAC#. I logged onto the USCIS site and saw our case was received 9-10-07. It was mailed from Thailand 8-8-07 by my lawyer there and I was worried it went into limbo from; being sent to the wrong PO Box/ sent from a foriegn country/ sent via FedEx not USPS... etc. Also, we sent both the I-129F and the I-130 together to the USCIS (see my sig line) and requested 'Direct Consular Filing' on the I-130. My lawyer in Thailand reveived a copy of the receipt notice Sept. 19, 2007. I haven't got anything yet, just the cashed personal check.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-09-28 19:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	August I-129f Filers	CSC has not received my I-129F and I sent the I-130 on 8-7-07. After that NOA1 I sent the I-129F and it still hasn't been received. That was 10-9-07 I called, they said to just wait longer... then call if still nothing. Service was polite and helpful in spirit but they cannot do a thing, or even tell you anything useful really. Edited by ding, 24 January 2008 - 12:03 AM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-01-24 00:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CONFUSION WITH K3 VISA	QUOTE (VCM @ Feb 23 2008, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello every1....... I NEED HELP MAN..... Got married to my dream boy on 14 july 07...actually my husbands from states. he filed the actual thing on 24 aug...and the processing started on nov 9..... when ever i check 'case status on line it says "CASE RECEIVED AND PENDING" Y IS IT LIKE THIS.....WHATS HAPPENING MAN..... it has being 7 months and i have not received any thing nor heard from the embassy. IT SUCKS........ITS HARD TO STAY AWAY FROM MY DARLING EACH DAY GOES LIKE HELL ....M JUST TIRED MAN...TIRED OF WAITING N WAITING... WE THOUGHT THAT THIS SO CALLED K3 VISA WILL BE QUICK BUT ITS TAKING TO MUCH TIME... HAS SOMEBODY GONE THROUGH THIS SITUATION WHO CAN HELP ME OUT... IT WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.... HOPE TO HEAR SOON..... Patience patience patience... (like I'm one to talk!) It does indeed take too long. It hurts us all, you're not alone. Love delayed is love denied, and it pretty much sinks the whole "pusuit of happiness" thing and leaves us with a whole lot of pursuit only. People will be able to help you more if you fill out your timeline and do a little work on your end that way. Hope you feel better tomorrow than you did when you posted this. Good luck!	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-02-24 04:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	August CSC K-3 filers	QUOTE (xiatian @ Feb 23 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi, guys, my husband checked on line yesterday, the I-130 was approved on 21st Feb. now we are waiting the NOA2 hard copy I-130 sent to NSC: 3rd Sep 2007 NOA1 received: 26th Dec 2007 (CSC) I-130 approval date: 21st Feb 2008 NOA2 received: Congrats! Lucky you!!! Are you using the timesavers or James' shortcuts at all? http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=117	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-02-23 12:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AUGUST 2007 FILERS	QUOTE (jasan @ Mar 18 2008, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same old thing. It has been about 8 months now since I sent my wifes I130 & I129 petitions and everyday is the same. Wake up, turn the computer on and check the case status. WOW! I got my first touch today since August '07. Check one more time 30 minutes later and surprise......I130 & I129 APPROVAL! Had to check several times to make sure I wasn't dreaming. 13/Mar/2007 - Married I130 16/Jul/2007 - I130 sent to CSC 19/Jul/2007 - I130 received 25/Jul/2007 - NOA1 receipt date 26/Aug/2007 - Touched 17/Mar/2008 - Touched 17/Mar/2008 - Approved I129 01/Aug/2007 - I129 sent to CSC 14/Aug/2007 - I129 received 17/Aug/2007 - NOA1 receipt date 30/Aug/2007 - Touched 17/Mar/2008 - Touched 17/Mar/2008 - Approved Wow, that's hopeful. From nightmare to dream. Our date has been pushed from 3-12-08 to 3-17-08 to 3-31-08 now. Teetering on April now... great : ( Edited by ding, 18 March 2008 - 01:35 AM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-03-18 01:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AUGUST 2007 FILERS	Wow, we're not alone in our frustration. What is the big deal? It's just a few peices of paper!!!! Sent ours Aug. 8, 2007. We're married for goodness sake!!!	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-03-15 08:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AUGUST 2007 FILERS	QUOTE (christinejohn @ Feb 1 2008, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Talking about being depressed and losing months of your life... Check our timeline... My husband and I have ben separated since almos 10 months now and we have not even reached NOA2 yet! Desperate is really the word I guess... Good news on your 'touch'! I'm motivated to re-register at the USCIS site and see if I have a touch . It wont let me log in anymore. I check status there but see nothing. Is there more info logging in?	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-02-01 21:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Did you ignore sending bonafide marriage evidence?	In the spirit of the OP: I put myself and Lek's name on the originating "lease" agreement/deposit. In Thailand this amounts to a small 4"X6" receipt. I signed it. Also, I paid in-person when visiting 4 more times. I signed it and had the office stamp the Thai word "paid" over it. Do I need this translated before interview 7-11-08? We also have a joint bank account in Thailand. But the bank book is predominately in Thai as well.	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-06-20 21:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	do i need ORIGINAL 2007 tax return?	Thanks to all! I just returned from the IRS office. All the computers are down. So not only am I out of luck, the entire USA is broken! lol $20 to park and an hour wait... they never told us the computer system was down until AFTER we waited and got our numbers called.	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-06-26 19:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	do i need ORIGINAL 2007 tax return?	I've been told by a visa attorney that a copy of the '07 return is okay. I have tax transcripts for the 3 years prior sent to my wife in Thailand. Has anyone had a problem with a copy of the current year tax return? Obviously, the original is in the IRS vortex somewhere...	ding	Male	Thailand	2008-06-24 20:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife arrived 7-09, do how to get a T.I.N. to deduct her from taxes	QUOTE (payxibka @ Feb 21 2009, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ding @ Feb 21 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I want to claim my wife as a dependant on my taxes. My CPA tells me she needs a TIN# (taxpayer identification number). I haven't filed AOS yet. How do I go about this? Thanks! If you CPA does not know how to do this or to help you... then it is time for a new CPA Nah, he's always been great. This is a pretty unique situation, ya gotta admit. There's a thread-the-needle 10yr green card timing situation with us that a CPA wouldn't need to know too. It looks like the sage advice from John, option2, will be best. Edited by ding, 21 February 2009 - 05:02 PM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-21 17:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife arrived 7-09, do how to get a T.I.N. to deduct her from taxes	Her K3 expires 13july2010 and the guides flowchart says: "Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS). You should file before the K-3 Visa expires. If you have not filed for AOS and your K-3 expires, you will be considered out-of-status until you file. Make all attempts to file before you become out-of-status. You may also file for your EAD and AP (if K-3 visa expired) at this time." My CPA and the form W7 seem to say she can file a non-resident 1040 with her W7 -and can get a ITIN#. She's only been here 169 days. This would seem to allow me to claim her sa a dependant, as she hasn't worked. There's an Acceptance Agent nearby but I think we can do this thing... Any help is apreciated! Thanks again. Edited by ding, 21 February 2009 - 02:30 PM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-21 14:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife arrived 7-09, do how to get a T.I.N. to deduct her from taxes	I want to claim my wife as a dependant on my taxes. My CPA tells me she needs a TIN# (taxpayer identification number). I haven't filed AOS yet. How do I go about this? Thanks!	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-21 13:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 lawyer sucks, and now?	QUOTE (floridadias @ Feb 26 2009, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was doing my process with a lawyer, but I decide do by myself now, because my lawyer is veryyy sucks!!!! The last thing the Immigration ask me was my wife's divorce certification from her ex-husband. I send and in the photo is the message in the uscis website. What should I do now? What my next step??? Anyone can help me?? Thank you. It seems all you can do is wait. I'm sorry, I had a loooong wait myself but it's worth it. Hang tough it will be over before you know it if you continue on with your life.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-27 00:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	On my I-130 I stated "Consular Processing Requested" but got I-129F	Thanks for the replies! Yeah, I recall posting my intentions and pushbrk saying it will be interesting to see what they do... well I saw what they didn't do. I searched the USCIS site and got '0' results looking for the I-824 mentioned in the Public Announcement. So pushbrk, my only option is AOS and forget the CR1 now?	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-28 23:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	On my I-130 I stated "Consular Processing Requested" but got I-129F	We dual filed I130 and I129F. I130 approval, notice dated 4-1-08 I129F approival, notice dated 4-1-08 We wrote "Consular Processing Requested" across the top of the I130. My wife was given a K3 at the Embassy and now we have to pay $1010 and file the I-485. Why did we get the K3 and is there any way to go for the IR-1/CR-1 ? The I130 approval notice says to wait at least 90 days before calling the NVC at (603) 334-0700. Can I still get the IR-1/CR-1 calling them? We waited the 11 months and both were approved the same time, aaaargh! Can I file form I-824 after she's here? Edited by ding, 27 February 2009 - 12:02 AM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-26 23:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (bridgettarik @ Mar 7 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> they ask for frist divorce, my wife she divorce 2 mans before , where she can take this frist divorce? If I understand correctly, she needs to go to the government agency that issued her divorce papers, and then translate them at a certified translator if not in english.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-07 18:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved - Questions on Timing	http://www.visajourn...h...37&hl=italy Aussiwench is a sage member and has linked an Italia archive above. I am unfamiliar with your situation so I can't help, sorry and good luck!	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-13 21:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved K3 what is next?	The beneficiary needs to know where to go to get the police report and also the hospital for the medical. Review all history, names, dates, places, where each other works and lives - all info about your mutual lives could be asked about. They want to know it's a real marriage, all is disclosed, and that it's a valid relationship.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-13 20:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 or CR-1 Confusion please help	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 26 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GS4EVER @ Feb 26 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am totally confused as well since both K 3 and I 130 are getting approved together whereas it used to be that the K3 got approved faster and then I 130 was approved a few months later. When this happened, the consulate processed the K3 visa and the beneficiary wasn't able to enter the US on a CR1 visa and had to adjust status after arrival. HOWEVER, now that I 130 is being approved on the same date, where does that leave us I129F/I130 filers?? Many people have said they would he be able to wait after receiving the K3 interview and try to swap it for the CR 1 interview. But, will awaiting the CR 1 interview further delay our wait by a few months or a mere week or two? I don't even know if I am making any sense . This whole thing of both being approved at the same time is new to me. I am not sure whether I should be glad for it. Does the interview/visa approval for CR1 entails more wait and more extensive background checks/delays such as AP than the K3 would? K3 is virtually a dead issue for the vast majority of couples and has been since November 16, 2006. The news is slow to spread, unfortunately. Do a search on "If you want an immigrant visa, don't file an I-129F for spouse" and see how many hits you get. And that's just me. "Where does this leave the I-129F for spouse filers?" you ask. Generally, it leaves them wishing they had never filed the I-129F. TRUE! I tried for the I-130 to CR-1 and was one of the eary ones. I wrote "Consular Processing Requested: acros the top of the I-130. Also, I put the link to the Public Notice from the USCIS about this. And still, when my Thai speaking wife went to the embassy she got the K3. Our I-129F and I-130 were approved the same day. What can I do now? Edited by ding, 27 February 2009 - 12:39 AM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-02-27 00:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How much time takes to get the K3 VISA?	QUOTE (Valeska @ Mar 23 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hope someone can help me wth this cause I was cheking the time lines and soems seems to be 6 months and another ike 2 years.. any tip to get it fast? love Valeska! Click this link, then click your service center; http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-23 22:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	He is now on his way	Grats! Seems forever huh? It has been soooo nice for us after too much suffering.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-23 22:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Cr1 or K3 ?	QUOTE (rosjostp @ Mar 27 2009, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I noticed many people have received news of approvals for their visas of I-130 within about less than 70 days of filing. I of coarse am still waiting, and have not received any news from USCIS as of yet. Is there something that maybe I have done incorrectly? Thanks. Service Center : Vermont Service Center Consulate : Bogota, Colombia Marriage : 2007-07-14 I-130 Sent : 2008-09-17 I-130 NOA1 : 2008-09-23 I-129F Sent : 2008-11-01 I-129F NOA1 : 2008-11-03 Yep, still within the timeframe, then it doesn't pay to call. But do call AFTER the timeframe is up. They are professional but can only do so much.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-31 19:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Cr1 or K3 ?	QUOTE (ivy88 @ Mar 23 2009, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both of my petitions (I 129 and I 130) got approved yesterday. My question is which path should I take now? Should I go with the CR1 or continue with the K3 I tried the I-130 but they went with I-129 anyway. They were aproved at the same time, 11 months later.	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-23 22:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Attn approved K3 applicants	I was going to wait for the 10 yr card but the job market sucks, so I will pay now while I still have the cash. It means I don't have to pay for a new medical, just the vaccination supplemental so I save $80 - BUT we lose the $600 tax return stimulus because she wont have a SS#. Then again, maybe she can get some kind of job and that earlier start-work timeframe will make up for that. So my plan was changed for me by ...	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-03-31 19:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can this be done alone, or do i ned a lawyer or elgal advice?	Tbone is right. Everyone along the way has made mistakes for us. Especially on the Thailand side. My wife's family name spelled two different ways in the same sentence on a certified translated document, and four different ways on the same family's ID cards. If the OP can't initially post here with basic spelling then he may not catch the careless errors of others, including a spouse's errors. It seems we're free to marry who we wish in the land of the free... IF we can jump through spinning hoops like a circus dog!~ A lawyer will make mistakes too, however, and any problems may mean you run out of funds and have to take it over anyway. I'd suggest doing it yourself if it's straight forward and documents are easy to gather and official. And read the guides read the guides read the guides ... ad infinitum	ding	Male	Thailand	2009-07-05 23:57:00