ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa before K3
There is nothing illegal about visiting. The only way I've ever heard of it coming up was with additional security checks triggered by the travel - but many many people have their spouse come visit. Probably the most difficult part will be to get a visitor visa :)

I am a US citizen and my fiance is an Indian Citizen. We are supposed to get married end of next month. Here is my question. If my fiance gets a tourist visa before the marriage. And after the marriage she travels with me to US as a tourist. I file for her K3, she goes back to India and attend her interview when they send out her packet 4. Is this scenario possible, is there a chance for her K3 to be refused because she visited US after our marriage with tourist visa.

thanks,


ribletFemaleCanada2007-01-31 20:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmore questions....g325A
You do not have an A number, so put NONE. It is unlikely that your wife has an A number unless she went through some sort of visa process before (other than just a visitor visa).

For both forms put other: K3 visa or I129F petition for spouse.

Good luck :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-16 11:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlmost there!!
Congratulations!!

The K3 will probably still be faster at this point... and it is very likely that you won't have a choice as to which one to pursue at first as the USCIS's new streamlining policy means that your I130 should be retained while only the I129F is forwarded to the NVC for further processing.

You would have the option of filing the I824 and paying $200 to have USCIS forward the I130 to the NVC... but I have yet to see an I824 be approved for anyone on VJ.

Good luck & congrats again!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-14 17:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBreaking news: Wife coming home today
Congratulations!! That's great news :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-16 11:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot my interview date for k3
Congratulations!!!! :D
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-16 11:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy K3 medical and interview date!!!
Congratulations, that's very exciting.. it's so soon :) Good luck with the rest of your journey!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-18 13:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally after waiting...
Congratulations & Good luck!!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-09 09:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
I believe that anyone else who is willing - who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - can be a joint sponsor for an I864 if they are financially able and willing. I'm not absolutely sure about the I134 though - which is what I thought would be submitted for a K3... unless this varies by consulate though, hopefully someone else can confirm this.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-18 21:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHI I HAVE PROBLEME
That doesn't refer to a different petition for the same person.

thnx you sooo much
but even its said at imbra law that to apply for other petition u have to wait 2 years????????


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 10:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmoney order question in Japan..need mailing address
For the money order can't you just use the address that you will be submitting the forms to? Or will they not cash it if the address doesn't match or something?

I think that visitor visas don't usually receive an A number, but I guess your wife can check in her passport to see... I'm not sure about this.

At this point you don't need a notarized copy of the marriage certificate, but I would think it would be better to have someone else certify the translation just to have a neutral person do it... but anyone who can translate should be fine.

The lease sounds like good evidence, I'm not sure what else people are sending... but the affidavit from a mutual friend sounded like a good one to me too.

For the cover letter, I used the example in the guides for the I129F.

You are filing the I130 now right? That form alone is not for a K3 visa, I would just put I-130 Petition for Spouse or something like that.

Good luck.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 10:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOne question
Aneta - you are advocating that someone break the law, I'm pretty sure that's against the TOS of this site. You can try to minimize it however you want, but it is illegal to fraudulently misrepresent immigration intent to the government, and that's not something I would ever recommend to anyone.


Actually I haven't started the process yet. We're just tired of being apart and we're looking for the best thing to do to make things quicker and easier. Also I wanted to know some "real" info about all the immagration stuff because to tell you the truth what I see on the immigration website is no good, they make it seem complicated on purpose you know what I mean? So, should we just get married without doing the process? By the way thanks for the info.......I did not know this, you were a great help ;)


It's illegal to enter on a tourist visa with the intent to marry and stay and adjust status. If it was that easy and legal to do that, we'd all have done it instead of going through all of this. :)

I know you're tired of being apart, we all are! :P The fastest legal option would be to file for a K1.

Have you read the Guides in the tab at the top?


Yes it is considered an immigratin fraud to come to the States with the intention to marry on a visa other than K1,BUT nobody else except for you two knows about your intentions,right? :devil: If I were you I'd go for a Student visa (F1) because there is a very little chance of denial and it's done for 2-3 mounths.Once he comes to the US he will have no problems adjusting his status.I know a lot of people that have even overstayed their visas,married to USC and then got their green card.
Now that the rules have changed(no DCF) and they will go on changing probably,it turned out that it's MUCH BETTER to come the US on any other kind of visa and then get married,and not first get married outside the States and go through the IR1/K3 route!!!!Ridiculous but true.As somebody else in this forum said-legal immigration is a punishment.Why should you go for it then?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-18 09:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStart on I-129F as soon as I-130?
All of the information on the form should be current as of the time of filing. You will be married. The reason you have seen single in examples is that the I129F is also used for fiance(e) petitions.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 15:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 VISA APPOVED TODAY!!!!
Congratulations!!! :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-15 19:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat do I do after my aproval I-129F?
You should receive a letter from the consulate telling you exactly what you need, maybe someone on the regional forum can share a copy with you?

Generally, you should be prepared to provide certified copies of a full birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, and medical exam... as well as proof of any relevant marriages ending, military service.

But the letter should tell you everything you need :)

Good luck & congrats on the approval.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 19:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures127f fees
You do not have to file the I129F, it is optional, and you only have to do it if you think it makes sense for your situation.

I know this is a silly question, but I have to pay a fee for a relative(I-130), then I have to pay another fee because the relative is my wife(129f)?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 22:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner moved
Since he's already received packet 4, which I assume was at the new address, you should be A-OK :)

And yes, I think just filing the AOS with the new address should be fine.

Good luck for the interview, you're so close now!

Thanks for the input!

The address that the consulate has for him is the current address (I put down in my DS-230 Part one and the DS-156 that I will be bringing in person). None of the paperwork that the consulate gave me has his address, just mine and my case number. I never filed any sort of change of address for him since they don't have his address listed anywhere except in my case file with the original filed petitions. Should I tell them or is it a moot point?

Also, when we file for AOS, we just use his present address and not have to worry about his old one, correct?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-20 22:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner moved
I don't think you'll need to contact USCIS about this, as long as the consulate knows now, USCIS doesn't need to know until you file AOS.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-20 22:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican/Canadian Relationship...Where to start?
Hello,

I just thought I would chime in also :)

Eight or nine months is probably realistic... it could be less or it could be more. I filed the I129F in September and didn't receive the NOA2 until the end of January. My husband has yet to receive the packet from Montreal, and we expect it will be 4 months from that time until interviewing. But we think it is actually likely that he will have his interview for the CR1 sooner and that is the superior visa anyway.

It can be stressful to cross once you are married to a U.S. citizen, but now that we have learned to bring tons of evidence we usually don't have much of a problem. He definitely will not be able to move in with you until he has either a K3 or CR1.

And yes, you will have to have a co-sponsor as they will be looking at your proof of income from 2006.

Finally, I would NOT reccomend getting married in Ontario as I've heard it can take over a month just to get the marriage certificate from Ontario which you need before you can even get started.

Good luck!



Hehe! Yet another comment because I can't edit any of the others anymore.

Here's a good post on people discussing the Candian citizen of the couple going to the US while the visa is in process:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=54824

Bottomline seems to be that if your soon to be hubby has plenty of proof of ties to Canada, he should be okay.


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 17:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the next thing to do after you arrived in the USA with k3 visa?
Jeff & Boo - since your case is complete at the NVC for the I130, don't give up yet :) You may be able to just switch interviews or it might be a matter of a few weeks and then have a green card, so try to wait a few weeks and see!

Good luck!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-20 22:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 receipt number
I agree, it can take a while for the case to show up online, and yes, your case number is normal.

Good luck :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 11:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCompletely confused.. What Now??
As you see in my timeline, they are under "I130 at NVC", they only apply to the I130, but if you are curious and want to learn more just for fun, take a look a the NVC timesavers thread pinned at the top of the NVC forum. :)

I'm guessing your I130 was retained, so you are just focusing on getting a K3 visa now right?

Check out the K3 flowchart in the guides, it should help alleviate your confusion.

Basically, all mail should now be going to your husband not to you, so don't worry :)

The petition will be forwraded to Cairo shortly, and then the consulate should send out a packet to your husband.

Good luck with the rest of the process!


ok well I am curious about what you have in your signature about a Dsomething form and Fee?? and a Phone line?? after your I130 approval .. I have seen that before and I am curious about it..


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 12:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCompletely confused.. What Now??
I'm guessing your I130 was retained, so you are just focusing on getting a K3 visa now right?

Check out the K3 flowchart in the guides, it should help alleviate your confusion.

Basically, all mail should now be going to your husband not to you, so don't worry :)

The petition will be forwraded to Cairo shortly, and then the consulate should send out a packet to your husband.

Good luck with the rest of the process!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 11:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNotarized AoS
First of all we need to clarify what process you are going through, it sounds like you're pursuing and IR/CR1 visa based on an I130 petition - please fill in your timeline it helps others, especially when you ask questions :)

Until your case is complete at the NVC your wife will not receive anything. I'm afraid you've caused yourself a big delay by waiting to file taxes for this year, that is unless you did not have any income to show for prior years and had no other choice. But until you get the I864 to the NVC, they cannot complete your case and forward it to the appropriate consulate to interview your wife.

Are you also pursuing a K3 visa?

Finally, depending on which consulate you are going through, it differs what you are required to send. If you are required to submit a marriage certificate and birth certificate to the NVC, those must be official certified copies, only official documents need to be certified, but not everything.

I recommend that you read the NVC Timesavers Thread pinned at the top of the NVC forum and the NVC Flowchart in the guides to help familiarize yourself with the process. Also VJ member randynrose has created a website with a section devoted to the visa journey for people going through the Philipines.

Good luck with everything.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 17:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdjustment of Status...
Check out the Guides & the AOS forum, I'm sure you will find lots of info :)

He will be eligible to apply for employment authorization, but not at customs.


I would like to hear experiences relating to the Adjustment of Status once your spouse arrives to the USA.
I am curious of what my husband and I will be dealing with in the near future.

I've heard that he will be able to get work authorization at customs when he arrives, is this true? If so,
what forms will we need and what is the procedure when he arrives at customs?

What else will happen at customs, when you have K-3 visa? I am curious.

I'm not 100% sure what the term "Biometrics" is. Can someone please explain what it is?

Thanks!
Dayna


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-22 16:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf K-3 is denied & I-129F expires...
The consulate normally automatically extends the validity of the NOA2 if it's going to expire before the interview, but it would depend on what grounds the visa is denied, if there is an issue that can be dealt with or if it's a total denial.

Is there a specific reason you are concerned about being denied?
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-22 16:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI recieved I-797
Just a copy, you don't need to send originals of anything along with the application (other than the petition and G325A's need to have original signatures).

Good luck!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 19:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI recieved I-797
The "Receipt Notice" is the notice you need to send in with the I129F, you don't need to wait for anything else to apply for the I129F (as far as notices from USCIS go).

I have a question that I need some help in understanding . I sent in my I-130 and recieved a I-797 Notice of action . It has a receipt number . Do I wait for other papers to arrive are do I send in I-129F package now ? I-797 Notice of Action to me just seems to be a receipt of amount sent .Any info as what is next and what to do will be helpful .


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 18:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLost and overwhelmed--need some answers!
It would probably be a good idea to consult with an attorney, but if he or she clears it, you should be okay to just file for Adjustment of Status. It doesn't sound like you lied at the border, and you have not overstayed the year, so barring any other complications, Adjustment of Status should be okay.

But I definitely wouldn't leave the country before clearing things up, it's well worth a consultation with a lawyer, and if you get the go ahead you can do the paperwork without the lawyer.

Good luck.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 18:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want to make another mistake
For Question 13, no you do not need to include your birth certificate number.

For 14a - N/A, and I'm not sure what I put for 14b... but I would say "NO" also.


Good luck :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 20:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved!
I've experienced it :)

I continued working on both, but my I129F wasn't approved until 6 weeks later and is still lagging way behind, so as of today I think we're abandoning any efforts on it.

Congrats on the approval, definitely read up on the NVC Timesavers thread in the NVC forum, as well as the NVC flowchart in the guides.

Finally, it's possible that both petitions were approved at the same time and you just haven't received the second notice... does your I130 NOA2 say your petition will be forwarded to the NVC or retained by USCIS? If it says it's been forwarded, then it should be.

Good luck & Congratulations!!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 09:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, translation
I haven't heard of a specific prohibition against translating it oneself, BUT I think it would be a better practice to have an uninterested party translate if possible.

can i translate that myself? Thanks for the help everybody xD


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 22:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, translation
It does not need to be a notarized translation, just a statement from the translator.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-19 22:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWith the confusion Here is my plan
I personally would NOT send in anything related to the I129F with the I130.

I would file the I130 normally, and then once I got the NOA1 for the I130 I would deal with the I129F. But the most important thing you should be focused on is getting the I130 filed properly, otherwise you can't do anything.

I feel like if you try to send everything in know it will just confuse the filing process for your I130.

Good luck.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-24 13:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel With a K-3
That does not sound like a problem to me, going back to say bye and wrap things up is pretty normal :)

Good luck with everything :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-25 16:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel With a K-3
Congrats on getting the visa :)

A K3 is a multiple entry visa, so she should be able to come and go for the 2 years. I have not heard of anyone having trouble returning on a K3, and hopefully others can confirm this.

To work she will need to file form I765 for Employment Authorization, it takes an average of 3 months, but maybe more. The form is on the USCIS site.

Congrats again :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-24 13:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I make a mistake?
Well if you definitely only want the CR1 do NOT file the I129F, in all likelihood they would be approved at the same time and the I130 would be retained.

Oh, and btw, we were plannign on doin a K-3 visa, but we decided to switch over to a CR-1 visa...it seems to be a better visa and we live in New Hampshire (er, I do). The National Visa is a 45 minute straight shot down Rt 101 from where I live :whistle: I could drive down there and bang on their door...so I think it would go a bit quicker because of that.


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-21 22:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa or IR1/CR1- The Choice
Delmoney - regular copies are fine at this point.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-25 21:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support and the date of Aproval I-129F
If you are the beneficiary you should be expecting a package from the consulate, which should give all the instructions you need regarding additional documents you need to submit, the medical exam, and the I134 or I864, whichever is neeeded.

Please review the K3 Flowchart in the Guides it may help you.

Also, as the beneficiary you can write to the NVC to inquire about the status of the I129F. Make sure to include your USCIS receipt number in the subject line and your full name and date of birth in the body of the email.

Good luck :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-26 10:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you send ALL of I130 package when sending in I129F?
I personally believe in sending them exactly what they ask for, neatly organized, and nothing more. But that's just my opinion. :)

ok cool, so you think its safe to just go with the basic requirements?

I don't spose it would actually hurt to send in other bits of vidence though would it.


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-26 10:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you send ALL of I130 package when sending in I129F?
Actually the evidence requirement on the I129F only applies to fiance(e)s not spousal petitions, so no you don't have to send all the same evidence again. If you look at #7 of the instructions, all the evidence relates to the ability to marry or that you actually have met and know your fiance(e) which isn't so much of an issue since you are already married.

So i guess from looking..... its just all the evidence bits n bobs, which is pretty much everything from the I-130, right?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-26 10:21:00