Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got the case number from the NVC..next step?	I'm pretty sure that once the NVC assigns a case number, that's the one the consulate/embassy uses from what I've seen. I want to be sure i understand the case number you all are talking about. I was assuming the case number is the same number givin by the NVC when it arrives at the NVC. Is a other number assigned when it is sent to the Embassy? Thanks in advance.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-13 16:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got the case number from the NVC..next step?	I'm pretty sure that there's no more online systems, although some consulates apparently show the interviews online. With that case number you should be able to contact the appropriate consulate Congrats, it's getting closer! Is the next step to call the embassy. I am currently in South Africa with my wife so I have been unable to check any mail on my side, and mail moves rather slowly over here... Is the case number so I can check with the embassy over the phone or is there a way I can track what is going on over the internet?	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-13 12:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Received NOA2 - Approved... but confused!	Congratulations on the approval, that's wonderful news I'm guessing the fiance/spouse thing isn't a big deal. But I haven't seen an approval, so not sure As for the note on your NOA2 for your I130, that is part of the new USCIS procedure. If you have an approved I129F they presume that your spouse will Adjsut Status in the U.S., so they don't send it to the NVC for processing. I received the approval letter today. I had applied for an I-129F for my husband who is in Turkey. On the NOA1, receipt letter, it states: Case Type: I-129F - Petition for Fiance(e)/Spouse But on the approval letter, it says: Case Type: I-129F - Petition for Fiance(e) Is that normal for them to drop the 'Spouse'? He is not my fiance anymore! hahah Also, I also received the approval letter for his I-130 Petition, but something in the letter confuses me. It states: The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. I looked over my copy of the petition, nowhere does it indicate that he is in the USA but that he is living in Turkey. Why would they say that? Is it because he will be receiving the K-3 visa, come to USA, and finish the immigration process in the USA so his petition won't need to be sent to the embassy in Turkey? That he won't need to complete the process as if he was waiting the whole process out while overseas? I am a little confused. Please help! Thanks Dayna	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-13 17:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Holy BLEEP- K-3 Interview scheduled-Oh My Gosh	That's so wonderful!!! I'm sure it will be here before you know it Congratulations!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-13 21:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can the sample I-134 Here Be Used	I can fill in the USCIS I-134 on my computer, and I don't have a full access Adobe or anything. It's the same as you described the VJ version, fillable but not saveable. Maybe try again?	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 13:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Where to start?	The ideal situation would be to adjust status - but I know the best advice is generally to at least consult with an attorney to make sure that there aren't any barriers to you doing that. My understanding is generally that it's okay if you enter and then decide to stay, because you didn't have immigrant intent when you entered. I guess it would be helpful to know if you lied at the border, because that would probably make it alot harder to adjust status. I know it sucks, but believe me - NONE of us want to be separated form our spouses. My husband and I have been living apart for well over a year now, and it looks like it will be close to two years before we are finally together. If you search the boards, I'm sure you will find someone recommending a free or cheap consulation with a lawyer. Hey everyone, I am somewhat like the "Screwed up bigtime" dude, except not as screwed up....That thread stopped making sense to me so I decided I was worthy of a new thread.... So I am Canadian, and met and married my husband while he was going to school there. So, 1) we were married in Canada. Then, I easily slipped through the border with him, already knowing that we had avoided something important, but everyone in our family was telling us to do something different in regards to the immigration process. We were dumb and didn't do research ourselves, we just listened to his father. so 2) we are now living in an apartment here in the USofA. I have done NOTHING in regards to this immigration process but am desperate to do it legally and to be able to work in this country. I feel helpless and hopeless, not able to bring any money into our household...craigslist jobs aren't good enough, I have a degree and I want to use it. Anyways, unlike "Screwed up big time", I have been in the country for less than 6 months which I think is the tourist visa cut-off...so I have not overstayed in the country or worked in the country. But I don't want to be seperated from my husband, what do you suggest we do? What is our first step, everything seems so complicated, but the longer we procrastinate the bigger the Visa monster grows....	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 19:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	New Immigrant	Actually, K3 CAN apply for work authorization before AOS. They are different from K1 And I heard from Yodrak that if you do it that way you will get a longer work authorization, so it sounds better to me Edited by riblet, 14 December 2006 - 07:29 PM.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 19:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	New Immigrant	You can apply for your Social Security Card immediately at your local Social Security Administration office. You can file a I765 for work authorization now, or when you Adjust Status to become a permanent resident. The advice here is that it is better to file the I765 for employment authorization before filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS), as the authorization will last longer. Try reading up on these guides: http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=ssn http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3ead Hope this helps! And welcome to the U.S.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 18:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	very very confused	As long as you are honest about it, hopefully you'll be okay Even if he somehow did finish the K1 and enter the U.S., he would have been out of status after not marrying within 90 days.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 19:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Screwed up big time	I was refraining until now, not wanting to add fuel to the fire, but that was too funny 1. I never claimed that canada was a third world country, ....(blah blah blah nonsense blah blah insanity edited for length)... Last but not the least, I wish you all the best with you life with your wife. Enjoy America and worship the statue of liberty, respect America and her government and stay free with freedom, cause freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. -Dwight D. Eisenhower Wow, you write like Lindsay Lohan!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-09 21:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Screwed up big time	I wouldn't go back to Canada unless your lawyer thinks it's necessary - if you do be prepared to be separated for at least 6 months. Or look into having your wife move to Canada, but I don't think that's much faster. Good luck again.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-08 16:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Screwed up big time	I'm pretty sure some people on here have talked about free or low cost consultations with attorneys, so you might want to look into that. Also just think about how much more money you will have once you can legally work! I'm sure it's costing you a lot more, financially and emotionally, to be unable to work right now.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-08 12:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Screwed up big time	Generally police don't bother with enforcing immigration, they are too busy. But if I was you I would call an immigration attorney TODAY and if everything looks okay apply for Adjustment of Status immediately.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-08 11:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Screwed up big time	It would probably be worth at least a consultation with a lawyer, but if he/she doesn't see any serious complications then the best plan would likely be to Adjust Status without leaving the U.S. It happens alot, and at least it doesn't appear that you intended to come in and stay.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-08 11:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	Sounds like you are ready Good luck with everything. I'm not sure about your earlier question re proof of being single, that must be something China requires - have you tried checking the China forum? yes sir,... I plan to get married in March 2007 (go back to China and get married - have her sign the G-325A and give passport pictures).. then when I come back I will start to apply I-130 (and later I-129F) in start of April 2007... so hopefully she can come April 2008.. nothing is set in stone.. it may take longer or shorter.. but estimated time.. Michael	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 11:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	Gogo - I just wanted to clarify - you won't be married until March, so you are just preparing now to submit the petitions after you are married? yay!! thank you.. I just didn't want to do it wrong.. I hear so many stories about the RFEs or delays that take a couple of months.. I just want to be as complete as possible.. I also have other questions, but that is for another topic Thanks everyone!! Michael	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 11:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	Here is the link to the official USCIS form: http://tinyurl.com/ubgq5 As for example form, the K1 example is good enough - just put Other: Petition for K3 Spouse Visa or something like that. Good luck Thanks a lot! Can you please provide any forms that I can download or a sample for me to use? The forms on here (K-3 doesn't have any forms?, so I was looking at K-1??) and other internet sites give confusing (different) data.. can you please email any sample G-325 or the blank G-325 forms? michsu@hotmail.com Thanks, Michael	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 11:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case recieved and pending?	I used to think it meant good news, but it seems like as usual you can't rely on touches My K3 changed to pending 11/29...still now word on it. ... edit - that's funny, the post I was replying to changed I hope your wait is as short as ours was. All the best to you Ron Edited by riblet, 15 December 2006 - 03:23 PM.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 15:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case recieved and pending?	It just means they have your case... do you not know what pending means? If not, it just means they aren't working on your case yet but they have it. hope that helps PLEASE i like you explain to me exactly what the following statement mean .I sent the I130 for spouse visa then i get my Receipt Number but not yet for the NOA1 . What does CURRENT STATUS: Case received and pending mean??	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 14:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approved	Congratulations!! Finally, what a wait! Just FYI for you guys, I filed I-130 and receipt date is July 20th, 2006. Today I have been approved but I am still waiting on K-3 hoping its anyday now. I went through Vermont Serice Center!(THEY FINALLY DID SOMETHING!)	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-14 19:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Today In Bogota (Results)	Congratulations!!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 18:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE question.	Request for evidence, when USCIS wants additional or missing evidence. What RFE stands for?	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-16 00:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A for K-3	Some people are just really bitter, don't worry about it.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-05 08:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HELP???	Phone number for the NVC 603-334-0700, you have to speak to an operator as K3's can't use the automatic system. Good luck & congrats on the approval	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-17 14:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sad news --> continue	Because there's only one form and that's what USCIS calls it They enjoy confusing us. Why does the email refer to Fiance petition, and yet you refer to your wife? Are you applying for K1 or K3	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-18 09:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Approved!	Congratulations to both of you	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-15 14:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CA service center processing dates	The official timelines are pretty much useless in predicting. A lot of us thought there was a typo in the earlier I130 dates, which the new date would seem to confirm. USCIS is trying to keep within 6 months - so that's pretty much all it means. The Immigration Timelines on this site are much more useful. Check out the "Where K3 Stand" thread also to get a better idea of how things are moving. Good luck with everything	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-19 13:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question on G 325A	That is an error with the old form, if you use the G325A from the USCIS website, it no longer does that. Whatever you put on the first page will carryover to the next 3. Are you applying for a K3? If so, in that case you would put something like Other: K3 Petition for Spouse. Greetings to you all. This is my first post here as I begin the "journey". On the second page of the G325A: "This form is submitted in connection with and application for:" -Naturalization -Status as a perm. resident -Other My question is this: There are 4 G 325A forms and on the sample forms from this site Status as a perm resident is checked on the first of the four, while Naturalization is checked on the last three forms....please advise. Thank you!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-19 23:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 .VS. K-1 & the 18 year old daughter	Both the K3 and the K1 have derivative visas for unmarried children under the age of 21. If they are listed on the I129F application, on they are eligible for a visa when the mother's is approved. My understanding is that it is unnecessary to file an additional application, and that when the approved K1 is forwarded to the consulate the child will be processed with the parent. As far as timing, the immigration timelines on this site seem to indicate an average time of 2-3 months for K1 approval, and then another average 5 months until interview at consulate. So 7 to 8 months would probably be a reasonable estimate, although there is no way to be certain. Good luck with everything, and hopefully someone else will confirm my understanding as I haven't dealt with this situation personally	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-10 05:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-129 approved!!!!!!	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-18 16:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	tourist visa to k3?	We all know that it's possible and happens all the time. What people are trying to advise you (not to put words in anyone's mouth) is that the USCIS may be suspicious of your wife's intentions and you may be asked to show proof that she did not in fact completely finalize all of her business at home before coming to the U.S. with the intent to stay in the U.S. It probably would make sense to at least have a consultation with an attorney to go over the details of your situation. Good luck!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-23 10:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-824 sent and what's next??	It seems to be normal for it to take several weeks for the approved I129F to get to NVC. You can call NVC to check if they have received it. I am also curious regarding your filing the I824 - did your I130 NOA2 indicate that it was being retained? It would only be necessary to file the I824 if you hope to interview for the CR1 in the Phillipines. I am going to add you to the Tracking Approved I130s thread in the I130 forum. Not many people have had to file the I824 yet, so we really don't know how long it takes. Good luck with everything!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-21 12:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	POST CHRISTMAS GIFT...	Congratulations!!!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-27 10:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	tourist visa to K3?	That would be immigration fraud, there is a reason most of us are not with our spouses. If that was legal we would all do that instead	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-28 10:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	back from Philippines	Congratulations!! Good luck with everything	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-28 10:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 and "copies"	I just sent regular photocopies, that's all that's required. But you've already been approved - so there's really no need to worry!! You will need certified copies at the next stage. Good luck with everything	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-29 10:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 Guide information	Your friend is wrong. You do not have to provide proof of meeting or visits for the K3 application, your marriage certificate is enough. Congratulations on the marriage & good luck with the process!!	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-29 10:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HOw long does it take?	Do you mean for the whole process? It does vary Check out the Immigration Timelines: http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php about how long does it take to file the k3?	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-30 11:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what a great day!	Congrats on the fast progress	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-29 10:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What should we do?	If a lawyer says that she is clear to Adjust Status - that would obviously be ideal so that you are not separated. No one here can answer that for you because we don't know all the details, and no one wants to take that risk. If the lawyer says okay, you should be good to go. As long as your father meets the financial requirements and is a citizen or permanent resident he can be a cosponsor. hope this helps.	riblet	Female	Canada	2006-12-30 14:42:00