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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho do they mail Packet 3 to once NVC processes you?
QUOTE (carri&raf @ Dec 31 2007, 04:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (carri&raf @ Dec 30 2007, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, I was wondering where they mail your Packet 3 for a I-129, after NVC has passed it on? Do they mail that information to the petitioner or the fiance? I don't know if I should mail the original documents to my fiance or keep them with me?

THanks so much that is helpful, so basically we should mail copies of our documents and save the originals to take to the interview?

If you're only planning on filing now than follow these guides exaclty. They will tell you what exactly you need to send:
K-1 Guides

If you need help with filling out some of the forms you can use the K-1 example forms:
Example Forms

Whe you mail I-129 to a service center...they will send you your first notification of action...NOA2...After that they will be processing your case and issue your NOA2. They can also ask for a RFE along the way...which is pretty much additional information...hopefully not.
After that, the Service Center sends the documents to the embassy and the embassy is issueing Packet 3...The fiance fills hte forms up and sends it back. After that she/he receives packet 4 with exact guides and list of the documents needed at the interview. smile.gif The original package you will submit is a "just in case" tool....

Oh and there is some info about your embassy...Albanians are awesome people btw smile.gif))
Embassy info
Tirana Embassy, Albania
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-30 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho do they mail Packet 3 to once NVC processes you?
QUOTE (carri&raf @ Dec 31 2007, 03:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, I was wondering where they mail your Packet 3 for a I-129, after NVC has passed it on? Do they mail that information to the petitioner or the fiance? I don't know if I should mail the original documents to my fiance or keep them with me?

the NVC is sending the documents to the embassy and the embassy is sending package 3 to the fiance. You can send the documents to your fiance any time. They might be useful on the interview. Or the consular officer might not even ask for them. It's good for her/him to have the original package at the embassy though
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-30 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview
Mail usually
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-03 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to send the form?
QUOTE (EnZ @ Jan 4 2008, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kinzaza @ Jan 3 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Definately USPS. It's fast, relatively cheap and quite reliable. You can track your mail online too.



Its not a problem because of the PO Box?

Not that I would know of. I sent my documents and I don't recall having that problem. I guess the best bet is to talk to a USPS representative but I do not believe it's a problem.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-03 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to send the form?
Definately USPS. It's fast, relatively cheap and quite reliable. You can track your mail online too.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-03 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA little overwhelmed...first time filer
First and first of all read the guides that are showing the checklist of the documents needed for initial filing:
Click here
That will answer the question about the filing
The police certificates need to be acquired for the interview but that's months down the road so I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
I hope this helped a bit


Lol. YuAndDan gave you a much better answer smile.gif as usual actually
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-04 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long between receiving the K1 and the 90 day period starting?
I agree. I wouldn't make many plans for the wedding right now because you never know if your process is going to be fast or slow. If I had to do it again, I would have done it a bit differently. Once I had my documents at the embassy, I set a date for my wedding in the US...It was about 1 month after my arrival.
If I was to do it again, I would still have had the wedding that day but I would have officially married like...the second say after my arrival and submitted documents for AOS ASAP and I would have had my work permit by now. Since I didn't do that, I'm 1 month behind and I need my work permit...like NOW...
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressent I-129F to VSC
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 5 2008, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are fine!
Directly from the USCIS website:

"Fees should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services."
HERE

Congratulations!!! smile.gif

YEY!!! That's great!!!!! See? you're all set yes.gif yes.gif yes.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressent I-129F to VSC
First welcome to VJ and congrats on your engagement.
Yes it is a long process and you have to be patient but it will be over eventually.
The check being addressed wrong...I don't know what's going to happen to be honest and I hope someone else could advice you better but it would make sense for them to just ask for the right payment.
Good luck to you and welcome to the "hurry up and wait" club
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp,please!
QUOTE (BryantAliona @ Jan 8 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much!
I'm happy i don't have to drive crazy my boyfriend with thousands of questions about the visa, specially since he really don't know the answers.
I appreciate your help.
pa-pa


This is the perfect site for questions. I am glad you're here. Everything will be fine. You'll see smile.gif I can tell you everything you need to know about the process and about the embassy. I can tell you how to get there and where it's best to stay overnight. It's all cool. You'll manage!
Good luck
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-08 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp,please!
Hey there. Ok I am from Moldova and I went through the visa process this fall.
If you go to the embassy info link you will find the list of the hospitals you can go to in order to have your medical exam.
My advice is the following:
After you receive your package 3, send it out ASAP. The same package will include the medical forms and all other good stuff. If you want your date fast, call the embassy (they will post the number for interview appointments) and ask then when they have the earliest available date for the interview. They will tell you the date and make an appointment if you would like. After that call the hospitals and check which one is free the day before the interview. I went with biomedica (or something like that) They are relatively cheap and you get the results at 6 pm the same day. One of the three is just a lady that works kind of by herself and you get the results even faster. If you don't want to travel back and forth just reserve a hostel. They re very affordable. Around 20-25 euro/night and pretty cool actually. i can recommend you one by the NORTH Train station.
If you don't want to do it the day before the interview (that is if you have a multiple entry visa) you can do it any day because he medical is valid for 1 year.
Anyways. If any questions ask me. Gotta run to bed...early work day tomorrow
Succese smile.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-08 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlying to U.S after interview
It depends on the country really. Maybe people from that particular region can answer
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-08 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 Mailed....what next????
I wish i could help but I don't know how to handle this situation. I just wanted to wish you luck
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-08 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespeople, what do you do?
I communicated for three years. It's bad but not impossible. be patient
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-09 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRing and Wedding Date????
Just to add. A friend of mine got married right after her fiance arrived and applied for AOS. Later, she planned and had a big, nice wedding smile.gif I thought that was a terrific idea.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-10 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRing and Wedding Date????
Don't worry about either of the issues.
In my process they didn't care about the ring and they didn't care about the date. You have 90 days to get married and it is completely up to you when u do it.

PS: Congrats on your NOA1. now hurry up and wait wink.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-10 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it say when you are "touched"?
just the date gets updated online
If last time it was 01/08/2008 and then you go online and see 01/10/2008, you have been "touched"
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-10 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice on cancelling the K1 application process
I think you just need to contact the embassy.
I wouldn't do it yet though. Sometimes it takes the split up couples a few days to realize they're making a mistake
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-11 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending NOA2
not unless the petition is already at the embassy and they re working on it. The fact that they did not schedule an interview before the expiration isn't your fault. Therefore, they are responsible for it.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-13 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPeople just dont get it, do they?
They will never ever understand..
I know perfectly well what you mean. I just try not to think of it and be happy with a simple "We did it!"
So congrats with your NOA2! it's good news and I hope the process will finish soon enough for you guys wink.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-03 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a Translate Foriegn Employers and addresses?
QUOTE (H&B @ Dec 31 2007, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well...ok, thanks...but trying to make English words from long Romanian business names and addresses will rip the meaning right out of them and the result will be sloppy interpretations because they are made to be Romanian not English. wink.gif An Adjudicator might not even be able to make any sense of it when I am done. Romanian uses Roman alphabet but not neccessarily the words we use in America. This must be a very common question since most foriegners have employers with names that are strange but correct in native language...if someone wanted to write to the employer the mail would be delivered using native language. If the butchered English version was on the envelope it would be return to sender!

I can imagine what you're going through. I wish I could give you any advice but I never really worked in Moldova to have had a Romanian sounding job...
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-31 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa K1 approved!!!!!
Congrats Congrats Congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone used usavisanow.com? Any experience?
QUOTE (lozz59 @ Jan 5 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, everyone, for your advice. Your opinions collectively are speaking volumes to me! I think we will go it alone, as that was my girlfriend's first impulse. I was just unsure, and it's a big thing for us and I really don't want anything to go wrong as I'm sure you can all understand! If the lawyers only serve to complicate matters then it's gonna be best to do it ourselves.

Thanks again, everyone!

A little piece of advice! Read the Guides first and first of ALL!!! They are giving you a complete checklist of things and are EXTREMELY clear.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone used usavisanow.com? Any experience?
QUOTE (Kazan @ Jan 5 2008, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stop feeding the lawyers! If we do, they should weaken enough to stop breeding. Over time we might be able to drive them into extinction. The world will be a far better place!

Lol that's funny
Do what HE says! :-P
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone used usavisanow.com? Any experience?
Seriously. You should consider the post above. I haven't read one thread about a person being happy with their lawyer either. I filed for my AOS solely using this site and I am feeling more confident, comfortable and more on the top of things than I did when I was on my K-1 journey with that lawyer
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone used usavisanow.com? Any experience?
If I knew about this site before I hired a lawyer, I would have never hired one. Not only did I waste money, but it added to my stress and frustration. The guy was a talentless idiot like most of them
Just do VJ
Good luck
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-05 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS error

I tried searching on line through the USCIS website about the status of our case which is the I-129F which my fiance file Feb 27, 2007. It surprises me becoz the result is this:
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Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 12, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
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Noticed that except for the receipt number which we found on the NOA1 dated March 5, the date and the application type are all wrong.

Anyone here can tell me how to inform or let USCIS know about this error they committed on our case?
By the way, tried emailing them at this address: USCIS-complaint@state.gov, but there has been no reply for almost 2 wks now. I am really worried that this will slow down the processing more of our case.

Need someone's advise and help.

Regie

Call the customers service number. They should be able to forward the information to where it's appropriate and give you some information.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-03-21 05:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresadvance parole
QUOTE (mike_2007 @ Sep 8 2007, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK HERE IS MY QUESTION,,,NOW IAM WAITING FOR MY I-130 TO GET APPROVED,,,IF I GETS APPROVED,,IS THERE ANY CHANCE TO OBTAIN AN ADVANCE PAROLE TO ENTER THE U.S BEFORE GETTING THE VISA OR DEAL WITH THE NVC?MY WIFE HAVE A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDETION,,IS THERE ANYWAY THAT I CAN GET ADVANCED PAROLE OR HUMANETARIAN PAROLE ?I WANNA WAIT FOR THE I-130 TO GET APPROVED SO MAYBE THIS WILL MAKE ME LOOK BETTER ,IS THERE ANY CHANCE?PLZ I NEED AN ANSWER

I think you sort of misunderstood what and advance parole is. If you are in a foreign country right now you cannot really obtain an advance parole. You can only enter the US on a visa. I suppose a visitor visa should work. I hope others will help with that. From what I understood an Advance parole is given when you're already in the US on a K-1 visa for example (K-3 doesn't have problems with traveling) and you want to leave the US before you get a green card
Guys, am I right?
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-09-08 03:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMY WIFE ARRIVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MANY MANY CONGRATS!!!!!
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-11-19 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Many many congrats! I know the feeling and it's just amazing!
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-11-27 17:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresweird situation
yeah i would wait...just not to risk it
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-07 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'll be spending my first anniversary alone... ='(
I am sure it will happen soon enough. Either way it WILL happen. I waited for 3 years...I hope you'll be together very very soon!
Happy holidays and happy anniversary! It's still a good day!
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-08 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date!!!
That's an awesome news! Congrats!
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-11 06:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved!!!
Congrats!
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-22 00:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Dec 31 2007, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The U.S. Consulate can issue a new passport. Tax forms are going to have to be filed since they want to see those at the interview. The forms can be downloaded at www.irs.gov As for the Philippine visa fees, he is well over their 6 month limit so you sholuld probably call the Philippine immigratiion dept. on that. If you have another U.S. citizen to sponsor you, I think you're going to need them since they are looking for financial responsiblility so that you don't need to be supported by U.S. taxpayers after you are there. I think you're going to have to get things in shape in a hurry if you want to be approved at your interview.


I totally agree...There is really no point in hiding things because you just can't move on otherwise.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-31 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 31 2007, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kinzaza @ Dec 30 2007, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the USC is the one that lost the passport...because he's referred to as "sponsor"


Yes, I figured that out eventually and edited my post, you must have been replying at the same time. good.gif


Hey...we ARE trying wink.gif
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-31 01:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 31 2007, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sophia2518 @ Dec 30 2007, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
during your visa application husband lost his passport what do we need to do? and how bout the lost receipts here in my country ? we cant get help as it might cause trouble. and since dont have much funds to pay the stay as his staying here as tourist. pls help. im in the help of lawyer fining our cr1 visa 1-130 is approved so lawyer disregard our k3 plans. and now we are heading the support, and his been here for a year and a half and has not filed tax returns. can we get my immediate relative to be my joint sponsor?thanks. Happy new year crying.gif


The joint sponsor must be a U.S. Citizen, if your relative is one, then they can be.

If i'm understanding the passport question correctly your Husband lost his U.S. passport? I'm a bit confused as to who is the U.S. citizen here?

Regardless, even if he is the beneficiary, you have no choice but for him to go and report the passport lost and get a new passport - no passport = no visa.

Good luck to you

I think the USC is the one that lost the passport...because he's referred to as "sponsor"
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-31 00:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
I wish I could give you an advice but I don't know what to say. I do, however, believe that you don't have a choice but let the authorities know that the passport is lost.
I hope other people will be able to let you know more about the co-sponsoring.
People...can someone suggest anything? These people seem to be in a really bad spot right now!!!!!
Suggestions?
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-30 23:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
well...if a USC is in a foreign country, he/she has to contact the embassy from what I know. They should be able to issue him/her a new passport
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2007-12-30 22:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! Wife is Pregnant in Japan! Will this hurt CR1 Visa???
I don't think Japanese citizens are allowed to have a dual citizenship. Since you're planning immigration anyways, I suppose that doesn't really matter though.
I might be wrong about the citizenship but I recall hearing it somewhere.
AUBGERFemaleMoldova2008-01-04 02:31:00