ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow often are the VJ Immigration Timelines Updated?
anytime a member updates their status....approval or denial....the timelines update
Timelines are also only an estimate, not an actual approval date, also used on VJ only, not including the thousands of ppl who filed and do not use VJ.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-07 23:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Approximate Processing Dates
processing times are NEVER dead on, and mainly estimates..thats why it says Approximate Processing Dates
for Common Forms:

Edited by Sinergy, 05 January 2009 - 10:52 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-05 22:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
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QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 13 2009, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aruba Dolphin, you're right...Honestly? I freakin hate Amsterdam! Maybe because I've been there so many times that it's all lost its charm to me LOL I worry about going there and being so unhappy that it ends up making my marriage go bad too. I don't do well with too much idle time. I'm the type that always has to be occupied doing something. If I go there I will go out of my mind with boredom. So relocation will have to be to somewhere that I can get a job in my field, so that I don't go crazy sitting at home.


Yes not to discourage you, but i think you should think it thru
I mean i said the same to my husband if this takes to long you can come here, and forget to go to the us
But we both rather be in the US
He was here for 3 years, then his contract finished so he had to go back?
And well the immigration process here is not that far off from USCIS just that have less petitions, but could take same amount of time or longer

USCIS and immigration is the same thing...USCIS = United States Citizen and Immigraion Services


i was talking about the Aruba immigration process and USCIS

Aruba immigration process to get a visa to aruba?
Im assuming thats what your talking about.
the way you wrote it, some ppl would think " oh ####### i shouldve filed at immigration instead of USCIS"
and yes, there are some who would think that laughing.gif

Edited by Sinergy, 14 January 2009 - 02:16 AM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-14 02:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Jan 14 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 13 2009, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aruba Dolphin, you're right...Honestly? I freakin hate Amsterdam! Maybe because I've been there so many times that it's all lost its charm to me LOL I worry about going there and being so unhappy that it ends up making my marriage go bad too. I don't do well with too much idle time. I'm the type that always has to be occupied doing something. If I go there I will go out of my mind with boredom. So relocation will have to be to somewhere that I can get a job in my field, so that I don't go crazy sitting at home.


Yes not to discourage you, but i think you should think it thru
I mean i said the same to my husband if this takes to long you can come here, and forget to go to the us
But we both rather be in the US
He was here for 3 years, then his contract finished so he had to go back?
And well the immigration process here is not that far off from USCIS just that have less petitions, but could take same amount of time or longer

USCIS and immigration is the same thing...USCIS = United States Citizen and Immigraion Services
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-14 01:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 13 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Jan 13 2009, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good for you good.gif
however, what i outlined in red is common and happens way too often. and infact they ARE very backed up.

Narina - i dont mean to rain on your parade, but the lady you spoke to yesterday may have been an intern, especially giving me that idea by the way she talked to you.
Also, I understand your trying to get your petition approved, but they can not outright tell you " i will get it approved IMMEDIATELY". they can call, and get info, and they can push it, but they can not and do not promise to get anything approved.
Can i ask you....did you already fill out the security form giving them permission to check up on your case and take action?


Nope. They didn't ask for it. They didn't ask me for anything other than my receipt numbers. When I needed information for my step-child's petition a few months back, they made me fill out a form.

No, I am not asking anyone to approve my petition right here and now. I just would like to know if there is a reason for the delay. And yes, I know the congressman's office can do nothing to approve the petition. The new lady said that she has no power to get the petition approved (yes, I know this) but that she can check and see if it's been assigned to anyone, or if there is anything causing a delay, such as validating documents or security checks, etc. Since she didn't give me an answer in 2 minutes I'm thinking that maybe I can trust her response.

Ok they didnt ask you for it bc they got one from you when you sent one about your step child. i was just checking, bc they have to have that before they call USCIS to check on your case. Like i sd, the delay is prolly just bc they are so backlogged, its hopfully sitting on someones desk ready to be opened and looked at.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 22:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
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QUOTE (Sinergy @ Jan 13 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, and im not being "mean" but have you not concidered the fact that VJ ppl are NOT the only ones who have filed k3's in the USA. Yours is just one in tens of thousands of petitions, just bc some VJ ppl are being approved before you, doesnt mean in a sence than your next, you could have a few thousand ahead of you.
Theres no real reason to be upset with your congressman, if your within the timeline, there isnt really much they can do anyway and looking at your timeline your not at 6 months, so your congressman isnt going to jump on it full force as of yet. Its natural to be anxious and annoyed by this process, however your turn will come, your approval will come, it just takes time. You get to see your husband ALOT according to you, think of the ppl who dont see their SO the entire process, and alot have waited far longer. Its one day at a time, each day is a day closer to an approval.

Just giving some advice



Not to seem "mean" or "hostile" to you
but the USCIS is not updating their site
as for their projections on their 2009 plan, they are stating they are handling the I-129F right now at 7.2 months
Putting her and me Over due and many more from us!

And all do I am happy for all the ones that got their approval
It is plain not fair to those who filled in Feb, March, April, May to be post-approved of the June, July, especially August
I am just saying what most people are thinking
and same goes for the process of California against Vermont!

The no need to add that little line huh biggrin.gif

again, they can update or not update their site a million times over, they recieve ALOT of petitions last year, we are talking tens of thousands, theres not even a third of those on VJ, my point again is, there were times when even i waited and the site wasnt updated for 2 months...it will come, everyday that passes is another day closer to the approval

from processing site:
"The table shown below is intended to be a tool for customers to view our processing times. When applications and petitions are completed within our target timeframes, those timeframes will be shown (example: 3 months). If we are not meeting our target timeframes a date will be shown (example: April 16, 2008)." as it is....showing FEB 26,2008
If you look, they are still processing petitions for FEB 2008....which means they had a sufficiant amount of petitions in Jan, Feb and March, and are just NOW getting to March, April and May, and havent been able to update the site. Because there is a specific date shown, Feb 26, 2008...means they are really super backed up and behind on the petitions. It happens, your petitions are prolly even on an adjudicators desk, but hasnt been opened yet.



What i mean is written on this page

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Good for you good.gif
however, what i outlined in red is common and happens way too often. and infact they ARE very backed up.

Narina - i dont mean to rain on your parade, but the lady you spoke to yesterday may have been an intern, especially giving me that idea by the way she talked to you.
Also, I understand your trying to get your petition approved, but they can not outright tell you " i will get it approved IMMEDIATELY". they can call, and get info, and they can push it, but they can not and do not promise to get anything approved.
Can i ask you....did you already fill out the security form giving them permission to check up on your case and take action?
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 18:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jan 13 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Natty Bumppo @ Jan 13 2009, 02:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The wait time is a part of life and we all learn to deal. It does give each of us time to prepare for the pending huge adjustment of integrating two cultures, that have suddenly been thrust together full time, when spouses are finally together to set-up "their" house (not meaning ... my spouse needs to adjust to "my" house). It takes work and time to prepare. Use it wisely and the adjustment gets easier.


Best post of the day.

And it's early!! We could have a really good day around VJ if everybody gets this smart!

oh becca the dreams laughing.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 10:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (Natty Bumppo @ Jan 13 2009, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 12 2009, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As I said before...I keep thinking, thinking, thinking...all I can conclude is that it's out of my hands. I can't do anything about it. It seems that no one has power over them either. So we're all at their mercy!

and that's a bad thing?

Imagine:
- if lots of people had "power over them". What gives those who have "power" more priority over those who do not have a friend or "power"?

- can you imagine being a person without "power" always being moved to the bottom of the pile while others with "power" get placed on top. It would suk to be you ... the person without "power" being forced to live apart from your loved one while people with "power" keep bumping you down.

Your wisdom makes me proud luv.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 00:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
your right..the scary part is it is out of our hands.
And i honestly feel sorry for the uscis CSR....they cant do ANYTHING. they can give information on your status and give you phone numbers. thats not much. they get angry calls ALL the time, all day long, and cant do anything. they can note your acct that you called and thats it. the adjudicator may see youve called, but that wont budge them.

Ok we can go back to not liking eachother, i gave you my knowledge on this subject the best i could. and wheather i like you or not, the pain of immigration is felt regardless all over...ive seen many go thru harder times, i for one know first hand the real pain of immigration...we are thankfully over it for 10 years or until he becomes a cit when hes finished with his Army basic training and does 2 yrs active duty.

whatever you choose to do with your life, wait it out or relocate, good luck.

Edited by Sinergy, 13 January 2009 - 12:27 AM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 00:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Jan 13 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Jan 13 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, and im not being "mean" but have you not concidered the fact that VJ ppl are NOT the only ones who have filed k3's in the USA. Yours is just one in tens of thousands of petitions, just bc some VJ ppl are being approved before you, doesnt mean in a sence than your next, you could have a few thousand ahead of you.
Theres no real reason to be upset with your congressman, if your within the timeline, there isnt really much they can do anyway and looking at your timeline your not at 6 months, so your congressman isnt going to jump on it full force as of yet. Its natural to be anxious and annoyed by this process, however your turn will come, your approval will come, it just takes time. You get to see your husband ALOT according to you, think of the ppl who dont see their SO the entire process, and alot have waited far longer. Its one day at a time, each day is a day closer to an approval.

Just giving some advice



Not to seem "mean" or "hostile" to you
but the USCIS is not updating their site
as for their projections on their 2009 plan, they are stating they are handling the I-129F right now at 7.2 months
Putting her and me Over due and many more from us!

And all do I am happy for all the ones that got their approval
It is plain not fair to those who filled in Feb, March, April, May to be post-approved of the June, July, especially August
I am just saying what most people are thinking
and same goes for the process of California against Vermont!

The no need to add that little line huh biggrin.gif

again, they can update or not update their site a million times over, they recieve ALOT of petitions last year, we are talking tens of thousands, theres not even a third of those on VJ, my point again is, there were times when even i waited and the site wasnt updated for 2 months...it will come, everyday that passes is another day closer to the approval

from processing site:
"The table shown below is intended to be a tool for customers to view our processing times. When applications and petitions are completed within our target timeframes, those timeframes will be shown (example: 3 months). If we are not meeting our target timeframes a date will be shown (example: April 16, 2008)." as it is....showing FEB 26,2008
If you look, they are still processing petitions for FEB 2008....which means they had a sufficiant amount of petitions in Jan, Feb and March, and are just NOW getting to March, April and May, and havent been able to update the site. Because there is a specific date shown, Feb 26, 2008...means they are really super backed up and behind on the petitions. It happens, your petitions are prolly even on an adjudicators desk, but hasnt been opened yet.

Edited by Sinergy, 13 January 2009 - 12:15 AM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 00:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 13 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanna clarify, my NOA1 is from April, not August.

Yes, I am thankful that I get to see my husband every other month. I don't know how people survive not seeing their spouses for 6 months or a year. I guess I have nothing to complain about since you put it that way.

Update: Mom spoke to a friend who told her that the lady that we spoke to was "not worth talking to, don't waste your time"...she gave us a number to one of her friends and told us to speak to her. We'll see what happens tomorrow.

By the way, I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised at a few of the posts here. Some of you don't like me and it's no secret. However, I do thank you for your kindness and your nice posts. They are much appreciated.

Special thanks to everyone. I will post an update if I get anything interesting tomorrow.

rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif

Read further, i corrected myself whistling.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 00:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 13 2009, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Jan 12 2009, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 13 2009, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 12 2009, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Furthermore, the congressman's rep would need a privacy release from said NOA2 holder in order to referrence it to USCIS, correct?

again, how GD annoying of them

You are correct! I was waiting out of the norm 120 days, i contacted my congressman, i signed the release, and a week later i had my approval.
But again, the senator and congressman wont usually touch it until it is out of the timeframe.


right, but unfortunatly, VSC has moved their processing times all over the place in the last 4 months. Alot of us were out of the processing times for a number of weeks until VSC posted times going backwards.
VJ IS a good gauge as to what they are currently working on, as it represents a percentage of petitions ( albeit small). If the data shows consistencies..i.e- most march and april filers have been approved, then i think its fair to use vj as a referrence to being out of processing times. When I initially wrote mine, I referrenced CSc pumping out approvals in 2-3 months while we sat and collected dust. I elicited enough sympathy i guess heh
My congressman immediately started working on ours and we werent yet out of processing times. I just asked for a formal inquiry, when they came back with the canned answer, i wrote again and asked for a detailed inquiry. They were able to keep us updated throughout the process.

It's sad that there is such a difference in constituent services departments. One would think that they would all want to serve their consituents, but apparently not.

I agree, and you my dear have waited too long for your approval.
If they are only working on march and april, and she is august, then its not even time to call and get her congressman involved, i mean she can, cant tell ppl they cant do anything, but they wont do anything, friends of the family or not. they cant have her bumped over march, april, may, june, and july petitions. I think backing out of the process is a bit premature at this time given her timeline, but its all up to her.


Her 130 NOA is April, thats the rational..I too would be lighting a fire under someone's behind.

Your right, sorry i looked at the date wrong.

then she should be having an approval soon. If not this month then next.
I remember when i was waiting, another girl filed a week or 2 before me with both of us having RFE's and got hers 2 months before i got mine. when the petitions are delivered, its in a bulk, and then put in buckets, then distributed to adjudicators, 90% of the time, not by the date it was recieved.
I did ALOT of research on USCIS when i was waiting, and i waited thru CSC...which was double the wait time than VSC.

Edited by Sinergy, 12 January 2009 - 11:52 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-12 23:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 13 2009, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Jan 12 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 12 2009, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Furthermore, the congressman's rep would need a privacy release from said NOA2 holder in order to referrence it to USCIS, correct?

again, how GD annoying of them

You are correct! I was waiting out of the norm 120 days, i contacted my congressman, i signed the release, and a week later i had my approval.
But again, the senator and congressman wont usually touch it until it is out of the timeframe.


right, but unfortunatly, VSC has moved their processing times all over the place in the last 4 months. Alot of us were out of the processing times for a number of weeks until VSC posted times going backwards.
VJ IS a good gauge as to what they are currently working on, as it represents a percentage of petitions ( albeit small). If the data shows consistencies..i.e- most march and april filers have been approved, then i think its fair to use vj as a referrence to being out of processing times. When I initially wrote mine, I referrenced CSc pumping out approvals in 2-3 months while we sat and collected dust. I elicited enough sympathy i guess heh
My congressman immediately started working on ours and we werent yet out of processing times. I just asked for a formal inquiry, when they came back with the canned answer, i wrote again and asked for a detailed inquiry. They were able to keep us updated throughout the process.

It's sad that there is such a difference in constituent services departments. One would think that they would all want to serve their consituents, but apparently not.

I agree, and you my dear have waited too long for your approval.
If they are only working on march and april, and she is august, then its not even time to call and get her congressman involved, i mean she can, cant tell ppl they cant do anything, but they wont do anything, friends of the family or not. they cant have her bumped over march, april, may, june, and july petitions. I think backing out of the process is a bit premature at this time given her timeline, but its all up to her.

QUOTE (Welshcookie @ Jan 13 2009, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am sorry to read your pain. But, the time I have spent here on VJ, I have seen people who have had heartbreaking waits in this this process. Also, keep plugging away at any resources you have to hurry things along. Always keep a perspective in your situation, I know you said this
" My home that I made for myself? Not speaking the language of the country, not being able to work, not being familiar with where things are. Most importantly, what about my friends and family? And my cats? and my fish that live in our pond? And what the hell would I do as a stay at home wife with no kids? I'd go mad with boredom!"
But this is what most us who relocate to the US feel at first.

correct, example, her husband...you, my husband

and remember shonjov...wasnt she in like AR for 2 yrs, then her husband was denied, and they had to file a waiver. Now to me, thats worth b1tching about.
I waited a year and a half, the last few months of my pregancy, gave birth by webcam so he could see his son being born, then raised our son alone for his first year. It was painful, real painful especially since i didnt have the opportunity to go see Edi during the process bc i was working a full time job and taking care of an infant, but i took it one day at a time. and hes here now, has been here 2 years and 6 months this month

Edited by Sinergy, 12 January 2009 - 11:43 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-12 23:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Jan 12 2009, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Furthermore, the congressman's rep would need a privacy release from said NOA2 holder in order to referrence it to USCIS, correct?

again, how GD annoying of them

You are correct! I was waiting out of the norm 120 days, i contacted my congressman, i signed the release, and a week later i had my approval.
But again, the senator and congressman wont usually touch it until it is out of the timeframe.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-12 23:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou're not going to believe this (No, it's not an approval)
Ok, and im not being "mean" but have you not concidered the fact that VJ ppl are NOT the only ones who have filed k3's in the USA. Yours is just one in tens of thousands of petitions, just bc some VJ ppl are being approved before you, doesnt mean in a sence than your next, you could have a few thousand ahead of you.
Theres no real reason to be upset with your congressman, if your within the timeline, there isnt really much they can do anyway and looking at your timeline your not at 6 months, so your congressman isnt going to jump on it full force as of yet. Its natural to be anxious and annoyed by this process, however your turn will come, your approval will come, it just takes time. You get to see your husband ALOT according to you, think of the ppl who dont see their SO the entire process, and alot have waited far longer. Its one day at a time, each day is a day closer to an approval.

Just giving some advice

Edited by Sinergy, 12 January 2009 - 11:21 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-12 23:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the white envelope my husband was given but not asked to open?
It contains everything about your case, ie your medical, they dont want it opened bc they dont want it tampered with.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-17 08:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe know waiting is a b*tch...but what are you grateful for?
QUOTE (esposadetucho @ Jan 16 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called the USCIS. The rep who took my call was extremely rude. I almost lost it on her. I figured I'd give it one more shot since they are closed on Monday. Tuesday will be the day !

ah, you have to have patience with them. I know its easier said then done, but they are overworked on those phones, and get angry ppl to the point that im sure they want to just throw their hands up and yell " F IT I QUIT". Theres only so much they can tell you, and its frustration for them. If they are rude with you, just be as nice as you can be to them, yes its unprofessional of them, but you dont know what that call right before you was like.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-16 23:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe know waiting is a b*tch...but what are you grateful for?
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Jan 16 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm grateful there are people who stick around, otherwise there would be no one to give personal advice and respond to questions.

good.gif
its the ppl who think they know it all that are not greatful for the ppl who actually do have knowledge on immigration
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-16 15:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe know waiting is a b*tch...but what are you grateful for?
QUOTE (*Len* @ Jan 13 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jan 13 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsCat @ Jan 13 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am grateful for my 36-DD breasts because they are so fantastic.




no pics = charles not grateful

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Im greatful for Charles and Len luv.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-13 15:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGenral question
when your petition has been viewed, or touched by anyone at USCIS, it is a "TOUCH", this can be seen when you make an acct at https://egov.uscis.g...id=dYyvCMH1cxEc you will see a date change when they touch your petition or do anything with it.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-19 12:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI know absolutely nothing about visas
Ben, i would strongly recommend reading the Guides. And with your wife being from Romania, if you need any further assistance or advice, feel free to PM me.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-19 12:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrustrated
QUOTE (Bri-Aaron @ Nov 21 2008, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. I'm from Aruba. We got married in May of this year and we filed for the K3 on June 19th. Now, I was looking at the USCIS processing times for Vermont, and it says they are processing applications (K1 and K3) from March this year!!! This doesn't make sense. A friend of mine from Aruba who filed for a K1 in May this year, got her visa last week. She got the NOA2 in September! How can they say they are processing K1's and K3's from March???? ohmy.gif

Some days I just want to scream. I don't want to spend my 1 year wedding anniversary in Aruba, I want to be in Orlando by then... sad.gif To be home with my husband is all I want, because right now even though I am 'home', it doesn't feel like home anymore. Although I love my parents and siblings (I moved back home to save money), I want to start my married life already.... sad.gif

I know...patience...but weekends are especially bad...as I'm sure it is for all of us who've been waiting for what seems like ages, to reunite with our spouses...

Saludos,
Bri

its a backlog, they have recieved millions of petitions this past year, also, its not a first come first serve basis, if a friend of yours got an approval and applied after/before/same time as you, he somehow ened up at the top of the bucket, also, hes a K1 filer, which generally takes less amount of time than the K3, if the site is showing both visa's on March, im guessing the K1 area has not been updated.

Edited by Sinergy, 19 January 2009 - 12:54 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-19 12:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresabout application sent to another service center
please fill in your timeline

Also this topic has been moved to the K3 forum as this is not an OT topic
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-23 00:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if I got married and wife is already in the US????
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 22 2009, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RBF @ Jan 22 2009, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,

I have a quick scenario that I would like to get some pointers on: My wife is an Italian citizen living in Brazil, and we are planning on getting married in Brazil, fly to the US and then get married here. What would be the best way to get her status changed? Can we apply for a K3 Visa or just file the paperwork for a Green Card?

If we apply for a K3 does she have to go back to Brazil/Italy and get her interview there? Is it better to get a lawyer in this case?

I would appreciate some help on this, because we want to follow the best and fastest procedure to be together.

Thanks,

Renato


First, married is married. If you marry in Brazil, you don't "marry" in the USA too. You can have any kind of celebration or ceremony you want, but you "marry" one time for each spouse unless you divorce and marry again.

Start with the guides. (Click on "Guides" at the top of any page here.) In short though, if she already has a visa that allows her to enter the US, she may well be able to come for a visit after your marriage in Brazil but she must not overstay that allowed visit time. I would advise taking the CR1 visa route, not the K3 anymore. It has outlived its usefulness for almost all cases.

Actually, they can marry in the US, after hes married in Brazil and once the K3 is approved and she is over here. I was married in the US, we have a marriage license...and we were married in Romania for Eds family..it wasnt a ceramony, it was a romanian wedding.
My friend from my previous job is from Peru. She was married here in the US first for his family, with marriage license...then went back to Peru and married there for her parents...she was already naturalized by the time they married here in the US, shed lived here for 10 years. However, she has 2 marriage licenses. One for Florida and one in Peru.

Edited by Sinergy, 23 January 2009 - 12:35 AM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-23 00:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi'm very depressed and bored
QUOTE (notime4haterz @ Jan 20 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should be happy! If you're in CSC then you'll probably be approved very very soon!
Look at us in VSC...waiting 9+ months! Be happy! Your time will come!

CSC is 6 months waiting period, and can go longer. Hes only been waiting 2 months, he has a wait ahead of him.

to the OP, have you tried taking up a hobby, especially one that is time consuming? This can make the time go by.
SinergyFemaleRomania2009-01-21 23:42:00
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I sent in my RFE over 30 days ago and they received it OVER 30 days ago (duh). Anyway everytime i called or emailed they kept saying "cant give you info, its pending approval or processing).
Finally Monday I emailed my congressman, and TUESDAY i got an email from CSC stating my petition is NOW with an officer.
weather or not the congressman did anything to make this happen or not im not sure, but it sure was weird that one day they cant tell me anything, and the next its all of a sudden with an officer. id deffinatly find out who your congressman is and give him/her a ringy ding or email.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-12 10:19:00
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CSC email address

CSC-XII.129f@dhs.gov

good luck
hugs,
Tara
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-11 20:46:00
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VSC slow? They used to be as speedy as a jackrabbit, now they are a baby bunny. Its like the turtle (CSC) and the hare (VSC), no matter which way you look at it, the hare will always finish faster, even if it slows down a bit for a carrot.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-03-30 23:15:00
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Im November still waiting for NOA2 as well, with RFE received by them on 3-7-2006. I cant imagine what is taking them soooooooooo long. :(
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-06 22:16:00
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woo hoo!!!!!! :dance:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-12 21:22:00
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i feel like ramming my head into a wall :)
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-17 21:20:00
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Lynne,
no no news yet :crying: nothing nothing nothing. Im so frustrated. The only thing I got is when I emailed the CSC the same day you did, i got an email saying "The system states your petition is under active process and is with an officer." ive been getting this same answer for almost a month. Maybe they are teaching my adjudicator how to read. :blink:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-19 22:43:00
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Im still able to log in since yesterday. Use the 1800 number to check status. I was away lastnight (house was fumigated and couldnt have the kids here so went to dads) and while i was gone i just called the 800 number over and over and over and over :)
but i can log into the site now too.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-19 19:40:00
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Its working fine now on my end, no approval yet though :crying:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-18 15:34:00
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I still cant log in
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-18 11:33:00
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Im on double time prayer for all of us :dance:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-18 07:20:00
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The site isnt recognizing ANYTHING, user or pass, receipt number, email address, NOTHING.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-17 21:18:00
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telling me my user id is invalid :lol: maybe its a approval overload, and we will ALL get lucky in the morning :)
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-17 21:01:00
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same problem :(
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-17 20:35:00
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:lol: :lol:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-17 22:02:00