Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	how long	How long has it been taking for the approved cases been taking to reach the nvc? Im not sure when I should start calling to find out my number.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-09 16:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how many	Im woundering how many pages of chats and how many pics. should I send with the I-130. I have one chat that is 34 pages long. Thanx for any suggestions.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-05 17:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	who do i make the check payable to	QUOTE (edp333 @ Feb 10 2008, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Department of Homeland Security. If all else fails, dig the instructions out of the waste basket. Look at Page 4 under heading What is the Filing Fee? Thank you so much for your reply, I've been going crazy trying to find it, so worried I'm going to mess things up somewhere along the line for this long journey. Tomorrow I send it off.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-10 22:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	who do i make the check payable to	Im sending my I130 tomorrow but i cant seem to find who I make the check payable to for this, ( maybe its the medication Im on for my shoulder, lol) but I cant seem to find it in a post anywhere and Im sure Ive seen something about it before. Any help will be appreciated.Thnx.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-10 22:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	finally	QUOTE (C and J @ Feb 13 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ Feb 13 2008, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I finally sent off the I-130 today! Now what do I actually have to wait for to file I-129 and what do I need to send with it? Do I have to prove support while hes there or is that done once hes here? Now Im really getting nervouse. You are meant to wait for the I130 receipt notice (NOA1) and file the I129F with a copy of it. However, some people actually mail both petitions together or mail the I129F with a copy of the cashed cheque for the I130. I would suggest you read a few of the recent topics regarding the K3 visa (specifically those that say it is no longer valid) before you decide to take the K3 route. It seems to be a very grey area at the moment. As for the affidavit of support, you will need to provide that for your husband to take to his K3 interview. So once you receive your approval (NOA2) and are told your case is being forwarded to the NVC you should begin compiling all the required documents for the affidavit. Thank you so much for your quick response. I have been reading on here about the question of the k3 being canceled and Ive been debating on whether I should try it or not,(just because I want him here as fast as possible.) The thing I have with the affadavit of support is that I didnt file taxes last year( I didnt make enough) I do make enough for 2 people now though, and my employer will make a letter stating my hire date, my wages, and that I am full time, but now I got hurt at work and am on L&I and I just found out I need surgery on my shoulder, and they dont know if there will be any permanant damage and if Ill be able to continue my kind of work. Which means I will have to be retrained. On L&I I dont make enough to sponsor him by my self and I dont know if Ill have a co-sponsor available. So Im not sure what to do now. Oh and I noticed you got your visa recently, CONGRATS!!!!!	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-13 03:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	finally	I finally sent off the I-130 today! Now what do I actually have to wait for to file I-129 and what do I need to send with it? Do I have to prove support while hes there or is that done once hes here? Now Im really getting nervouse.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-13 01:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	confused about I-130 vs I-129f talk about cancellations	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 24 2008, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tzeksman @ Feb 23 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is all what confuses me he says this she says that. Ok "IF" i send in the I129 as was done 'before' is there a chance it would cause any delays in the processing of the IR1 / CR1 because as i understand it K-3 applicants have already filed for this visa by default. So even if the rumors are true it wouldnt be any skin off my back so to speak. I would just be wasting time and postage basically. Do I understand that correctly. Forgive my ignorance if not. Anecdotal evidence indicates sending the I-129F slows the immigrant visa process. Compare CR1 timelines to K3 timelines beginning with August 2007 filings. Well I guess Ive decided to go the cr1 route just to be safe, at least I will have time to make sure finances are in order and hopefull get one more vacation to morocco before he comes.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-24 01:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	confused about I-130 vs I-129f talk about cancellations	QUOTE (tzeksman @ Feb 23 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ya immediately after posting this thread I read a few of them and was kinda thinking the same thing. I should have done a little more searching before posting I guess I still hear that the k3 is still valid so where do we find out for sure, some say its no good with others say it is.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-02-23 16:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any K-3 Approvals if you filed August 2007 or after?	QUOTE (baezalex @ Mar 11 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got approvedddddddddddddd noa1 august 20 2007 march 10 2008 noa2 this morning at 1 30 am !!! thanks Ok I have a question, what is the longest you can wait after you get your noa1 for your I-130 to send in the I-129f for the k3? Im waiting for my husbands new g325a forms to get to me and my noa1 for the I130 is feb. 21st. Is it to late for me to go for the k3?	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-11 14:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	questions on the I-129f	QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 20 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is sent to the service center that currently has your I-130 petition, this will be on the NOA1 letter from the I-130. http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Question 18 can be bref and to the point, just the facts, it does not need to be a biography. Ours was like "We met on an online chat site, started emailing each other then decided to meet July 06, ..." Thank you so much for a quick reply.I should be able to send it off today.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-20 12:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	questions on the I-129f	Ok Im about to send off the I-12f for the K-3 and have a couple of questions,(theyve probably been answered before, but Im recovering from surgery on my rotatr cuff and its to painful to do alot of searching, place pity here----,lol) anyway my questions are, do you send the I-129f to chicago or the service center your I-130 was sent? Second question, what should I include in the answer for ( i think question 18?0 how you met? I appreciate any help. On another topic, how can I get my main page to reflect california center instead of nebraska, thats where my I-130 is at? Again thanks for the help.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-20 12:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Comments on the K-3 Situation	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 6 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Elbereth @ Mar 6 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd just like to point out to all of you that we have word an authentic august K3 approval Check the end of the AUGUST 2007 thread, it's samira She said both I-130 and I-129F were approved. and her I-130 was sent on august 13 if i remember correctly. If that is all true, K3 is alive It's a good sign that the online status shows "approval letter sent" but we'll only know this particular K3 case lives on when there is a DOS case number assigned by NVC. That would prove the service center actually forwarded the case to NVC. It will also be interesting see if only one or both cases go to NVC. Ok Ive been really trying to decide which to file for and Im trying to find the difference in time for the interview in morocco between the cr1 and the k3 can someone help me figure out the time difference if there is any?	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-06 12:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	touched	QUOTE (ColombianoGringo @ Mar 26 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't stress yourself too much about touches. Our case was never touched up until they approved it. Pace yourself and don't focus too much on the time. You'll end up stressing yourself unnecessarily. Just know that one day you will get an email from USCIS telling you they have sent your approval notice. I put a filter on my email to forward any messages from USCIS to my phone. A week ago, I was driving to work when that long-awaited message came through. Take heart in the fact that the massive logjam at USCIS has let up considerably and you likely get processed more quickly than those of us who filed last year. Good luck, CG Thank you so much Ill try not to stress to much but Im a stresser by nature I think,lol. Im so glad for you that you finally got your approval. It gives me hope when I see ppl get approved. I hope the rest of your journey is alot faster and smoother for you.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-26 16:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	touched	QUOTE (ColombianoGringo @ Mar 26 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They may be "joining" your petitions. You may be getting your NOA1 for the I-129F soon. However, these are just guesses and a touch could really mean anything. Good luck Thank you so much for your quick responses. I was begining to think they were never going to touch my file ( felt like the girl standing on the sidelines at the high school dance,lol)	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-26 16:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	touched	I finally got a touch on my I-130, can you find out if they did anything with it and what they might have done?	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-26 15:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	little steps	QUOTE (jeca @ Mar 28 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It means approved as we say it here on VJ.GOOD LUCK!!! Does that mean I wont get an noa2 until Sept. of 2008? Thats crazy.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-28 17:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	little steps	Well I finally got my noa1 today now i have a question, what do they mean by adjucated? mine says my I-129f may be adjucated as early as sept. 24 2008!	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-03-28 16:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (Catt @ Jun 4 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ Jun 4 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [Ok Im sorry I wasnt sure if you'd seen that. I felt so dumb when I didnt think to send the arabic one with it . I did get another touch on it today. I hope its good news and not something else I forgot.I thought I was being so careful making sure everything was included Hi Zawjatsaid, it's great your info got back to them and processing on your case is being resumed. I really hope you get positive news real soon. And I know about finding out - after you finally sent the petition - that you missed something and feeling lousy about it. No sense in beating yourself up about it now, you fixed the problem! They touched both my cases today this is the first time that my I130 has been touched since they paired them up. No email of anything yet. I hope I dont get any more RFEs.Thank you Catt for your words of encouragement. Its hard not to be hard on yourself when things like this happen.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-04 21:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (przy @ Jun 3 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ Jun 3 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (przy @ Jun 3 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As to what pushbrk said, make sure it's translated. Luckily I was able to circumvent all of that and obtain an international marriage certificate at the time of the marriage. Much easier and a recomendation for those who know in advanced that they want to immigrate to the United States. I had to send the arabic version, I sent the english translation. I know, I read that. I was just providing additional information for anyone else that would possibly read the thread. Ok Im sorry I wasnt sure if you'd seen that. I felt so dumb when I didnt think to send the arabic one with it . I did get another touch on it today. I hope its good news and not something else I forgot.I thought I was being so careful making sure everything was included	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-04 10:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (przy @ Jun 3 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As to what pushbrk said, make sure it's translated. Luckily I was able to circumvent all of that and obtain an international marriage certificate at the time of the marriage. Much easier and a recomendation for those who know in advanced that they want to immigrate to the United States. I had to send the arabic version, I sent the english translation.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-03 17:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	Well I finally got an email, stating that they recieved my information from the RFE and they are proceding with my case . I called yesterday and asked for a service request, stating I was worried because I got the reciept that they recieved my information, but I hadnt heard anything more about it and wanted to know what was going on with my case. The lady I spoke to was very nice and said that they had until july 3rd to respond to the request and apologized for me having to wait so long, I asked her to make sure that she put thank you for your time on my request and she said she did. I never expected something the next day. Now Ill keep my fingers crossed and hope for an approval soon.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-03 17:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ May 24 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So the first time u just sent the english, ok now are u sending the Original or a copy of the arabic one. im not there yet and have heard both say they sent orig and some say just a copy Im sending a copy of the arabic. I left the original arabic version in Morocco with Said, I didnt think I would need it in arabic, cuz they say they need everything in english.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-24 18:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	Ok I got the RFE in the mail today and they need a copy of my marriage license in arabic,( duh) I just sent the one in english So that was easy enough. I scanned every piece of what they sent (even the envelopes) and what I sent them and I will over night it on Tuesday! Now hopefully they will finish my case fast.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-24 15:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (Cornishman @ May 20 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We got an rfe because they wanted a certified copy of our marriage certificate instead of the photocopy of the original. It only took 8 days from getting the rfe email to turning it all around and resuming processing. Still bloody waiting though after 8 and a half months for this approval. So depressing. Anyway - dont worry about the rfe, you should be fine. Thank you for your reply, I hope thats all it is, or something easy like that! I just hate all of this stress.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-20 15:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 20 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ May 20 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got an email saying that a request for evidence was sent to me! Im not sure what they could want. what should I do now? Respond with exactly what is requested, as soon as possible after you receive the RFE. But, you know that already. does anyone know what they usually ask for when they ask for more evidence? Im just hoping its something easy.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-20 14:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe	I just got an email saying that a request for evidence was sent to me! Im not sure what they could want. what should I do now?	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-20 13:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	which form	Ok just thinking ahead, for casa which form is needed? The 186 or the 134? for financial?and is it 100% or 125% at the time of interview?	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-08 12:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Receipt notice for RFE	When I got mine and I didnt hear anything I called the service center and just told them I was calling in regards to the RFE and the info I sent back, that I was concerned I didnt hear anything and she said she could put in a service request I said ok, she told me that she just put that I was wanting to hear something about whether or not my information was recieved and that I got a reciept from someone signing for it, I told her to make sure she put "thank you for your time" and she said she would. I got a touch the next day. She told me they had about a month to respond to the request, and about 3 days later I got approved. So I think it doesnt hurt to call and ask them.Good luck!	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-08 11:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how do you find out	How do you find out when your file has left NVC for the consulate? I can never get a person on the phone. Im going crazy not knowing where its at.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-18 14:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Morroco- Affidavit of Support	QUOTE (YouKaye @ Jun 19 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok this is for all those going thru casa embassy!!! Embassy does NOT need Affidavit of Support. I e-mailed them, and they e-mailed me back that it was not required. Thanks. BKC Im doing the K-3 and am just waiting for my husband to get the packet, do we need pay stubs and a letter from my employer? Im just waiting to get back to work from an injury(Ive been out for about 3 months)Im nervouse I wont get back to work in time.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-06-20 12:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	we got RFE..pls help!	Im sorry you got an RFE, I too got one on my I-129f for my K3 and it was because I sent my english translated marriage license and not the one in arabic to go with it. Once I sent that back in about a week i got approved. So its probably something simple that was overlooked. Just wait to see what they need and give them exactly what they ask for. Everything should be ok.Good luck.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-07-24 10:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	I got the RFE in the mail today, I sent a copy of my marriage license in english but not in arabic . So I will overnight that on Tuesday. . Hopefully they finish my case fast after they get the paper.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-24 15:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ May 19 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I finally got a touch on my I-129 only. Not sure what theyre doing but Im just glad its not lost. I hope its something good. like approval! ####### my touch was an RFE Does anyone know what they usually ask for when they ask for more evidence? I hope its something easy!	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-20 14:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	I finally got a touch on my I-129 only. Not sure what theyre doing but Im just glad its not lost. I hope its something good. like approval!	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-19 21:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	QUOTE (SPSguy @ May 14 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hear ye. Hear ye. GOOD NEWS MY FREINDS! Just as I had reported last week about the good feelings I was getting ( sometimes you just feel it ). Today, I received APPROVED NOA2 on both petitions. My wife and I are both excited, delighted, and optomistic more good news will be coming to all the March Filers. If you have not received yours yet, I'm sure they will come soon. About the 129F approval: VALID FROM 05/08/2008 TO 09/07/2008. The 129F is approved and letter states that they have sent the original petition to the Department of state National Visa Center in NH. NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions that need consular action. It also determines which consular post is the appropriate consular to complete the visa processing steps. The NVC will contact the person for whom you are petitioning ( beneficiary ) concerning further immigrant visa processing steps. About the 130 approval: The letter states the exact same thing as the 129F NOA2 BUT CONTAINS NO VALID DATES. It appears my approvals have once again defy all odds. USCIS have approved BOTH petitions on the same day and will be sending BOTH approvals to NVC. This is different from others that have their 129F forwarded and 130 held at State Department. My wife and I are so surprised at the speed of approval that frankly we don't know which route is best at this point. We'll take a few days off to celebrate and return to share our final decision. My thinking is to move forward with the 129F approval and get the VISA in hand and let the 130 approval idle until we adjust status in the U.S. Due to our situation we are considering getting the K3 visa and taking advantage of the 2 year entry advantage. Since the 129F has a validity date of four months, I assume the worst happens is she will be called in for an interview no later than September. But something tells me it will be much sooner..maybe even this month. Okay folks that's it for now. I'm happy to report every step of the process so others can learn from my experience abeit positive or negative. I will be traveling the next few days. Take and God Bless! CONGRATS! I hope I get a touch or something soon, Im going crazy! Im happy you got both approved	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-05-15 01:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	QUOTE (jeca @ Apr 10 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It doesn't really matter if your petitions get touched or not because many of them are approved without being touched at all.So don't worry about that! Mine dont seem to get touched either. The last touch was when they paired the two. I know I shouldnt worry about it but I still do a little. When I see others getting molested and they dont touch mine I worry about mine getting lost or something.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-04-10 11:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March K3 Filer	QUOTE (Catt @ Apr 1 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, we also filed (in Vermont) for a K-3 visa in March (fingers crossed, hope they speed things up again soon). Are there any more March filers out there on this forum? Yes Im a march filer, I-129f recieved march 21. My I-130 was feb. 21st. Mine went to CSC.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-04-01 14:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tracking Febuary Filers	I emailed CASA yesterday and I heard back from them already. This is what they told me, Madam - Your husband’s case requires additional admin processing. This processing is required by law and takes place in Washington. We don’t need anything more from you at this time and we will contact him when we are ready to proceed with his case. Best Regards, IV Unit Casablanca so i guess its time to celebrate if ap is a reason to celebrate. Thank you all for putting up with my craziness and panic. i reall appreciate all of the help and guidance you offer here. i think i would have totally lost my mind if it wasnt for the ppl on here. you are all a great bunch of ppl.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-07-22 09:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tracking Febuary Filers	no that doesnt seem to relate to us. He is unemployed right now. Im not sure what to think of this.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-07-21 11:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tracking Febuary Filers	As far as I know they just gave him the paper and told then they would call him.	zawjatsaid	Female	Morocco	2008-07-21 11:36:00