Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3- I130, I am finally filling it in!!!!!!!	When filling out the I130 do I use my married name? I used my married name when my husband filed for our I-130. I have no idea if it will cause any problem if you won't use your married name on the petition. also want to know, on the I130 required proof it asks for 'a certified copy of marriage certificate', but the FC-029 states that 'the INS has changed the policy requiring.... You may submit ordinary legibly photocopies of the original document.... You may be required to present the original....' Does this mean that I can submit a copy of my marriage cert? This is true, you can submit a photocopy of your marriage certificate but show them the original at the time of your interview. Is it required to send in a signed copy of the FC-029? This is already an obsolete form. We did not use this with the petition. Goodluck.	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-08 21:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Police clearance	This may sound stupid... but for the DS 230 they ask all the places you lived for more than 6 months. The embassy told me it ment all the places you lived/travelled/studied for 6 months or more. Now.. for the police clearance, that does not also mean that you need one for all those places too? It does say all the places you lived. My husband travelled thru japan for 1 and 1/2 years.. He wouldnt need a police clearance would be from there, right??? That would be ridiculous if you would need one from a place you just travelled through. How would the police even have anything about you? Im so confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for your advice Amy For more information with regards to your query about police clearance and filiing up DS230 go to this link----Instruction for Immigrant visa applicants	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-09 22:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 approved in London on Monday	Lucky you, congratulation. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-11 01:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved	CONGRATULATION.	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-09 05:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Approved!!!!!	Good, congratulations. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-13 00:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	We got our interview date!!!!!!	That is a good news, best wishes. :)R	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-17 04:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	This Has Been A Worry To Me	Please give me some information on this situation. I am married and I filed two petitions, an I-130 petition and a I-129f petition. The I-130 was approved and is completed by the National Visa Center and now we are waiting for our interview at the embassy. But the I-129f was denied and what is so strange is that it was denied because we were already married and it was denied for that fact. They said that the petition was filed and they throught that we were filing because I wanted to bring my wife to the united states and get married, but when I filed the I-129f I was married and I sent them the married papers with the paperwork, so I do not know what they are trying to say there. My attorney stated that we do not need the I-129f petition since the I-130 has been approved. Will I run into any problems about the I-129f at the interview or what to you all think of this. Kyle I do not know if this will give you any problelm. However, the I-130 and I-12F has different steps in processing. I-130 is being processed in the NVC and gets approved before it is forwarded to your embassy/consulate but, the I-129F will take only a few days at the NVC and the processing is continued at the embassy/consulate. Filing for I-129F for a married person must have filed an I-130 first. I do not know if you did the protocol with regards to I-129F.	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-20 22:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Geographical move before K-3 ?!	No, your spouse change of address will not affect the visa petition. You need to update his/her address at the USCIS/NVC. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-23 00:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Form DS-230 PART I for K-3 Visa	[font=Verdana]Hi all! I am in the process of applying for the K3 visa and I am having a bit of trouble with form DS-230 Part I. Everything is pretty straight forward, but the last part, #25, says to list the dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States. I have done a fair bit of travelling across the border (I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) over the years and I'm just wondering how far back I should be listing? 5 years? 10 years? All my life? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! It asks all your previous visits to the US. If provided space is not enough, then type it on another piece of white paper and mark (continuation of #25) and at the bottom, have your signature. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-23 00:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	GOT K3 AN HOUR AGO!!!!!!!!!!	Wow, that was great, fantastic........ congratulation. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-22 07:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wanted to share my progress.	I guess he meant that his !-30 was approved (meaning for NOA2) and that his P3 for I-129F was just sent back to GUZ. Am I right hunter? Goodluck anyway. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-03-18 04:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	A list for K3 Members	Sheila, You can delete my name to the list of K3ers as I am not going with my K3 anymore, I already had my medical examination and vaccination for my CR1. I decided to just go with these route rather than the K3 as I've never heard from MNL. Anyway, goodluck to all K3's, to you Sheila and our co-pinoys there. R	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-02-17 04:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Doing K3 in country of marriage	It is in fact true. You must have your interview at the Embassy in the country in which you were married. A friend of mine is being interviewed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, she is the USC and he is a UK citizen. They married in Victoria, British Columbia. Thanks...I was feeling paranoid! Good thing we didn't marry in New Zealand... Just like what happened to us. We married in another country and we do not have any idea that K3 will be processed in the country of marriage. We were just so glad that our I-130 was approved faster. So we decided not to pursue the I-129F and rather go with the I-130. The I-130 is better so far anyway than I-129F as it is an immigrant visa though it takes a while at the NVC. JR	road2kros	Female	Hong Kong	2006-03-08 02:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Why does Lagos Suck so much	This embassy is a nightmare, for lack of a better word. There is no rhyme or reason to anything they do. You can spend countless hours trying to make reason of it all......and you will come back right to the beginning still with no answers. A friend of mine was approved about 2 weeks before me, but when our interviews at the embassy were scheduled I was scheduled almost 3 weeks ahead of her.....now explain that one! Good luck working your way through the quagmire this embassy consistantly creates!	nkemalozie	Not Telling	Nigeria	2006-04-07 11:21:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	divorce rates	You get out of a marriage what you put into a marriage. It doesn't work if you have only one spouse who is willing to work on a marriage. It is a 50/50 deal, give and take. USA divorce rates are high, period. To generalize and state that abuse is high from African immigrants is "narrow-minded". I have been in abusive relationships and the people I was involved with were born and raised USA citizens. My husband is Nigerian and he is very kind to me. We have our disputes and disagreements but we work through them. Yes, culture plays a part....BUT in any dating relationship you only show your best behavior in order to win the heart of the one you are with. When you are married, the blinders come off......the real behavior begins to show......that is with anyone whether from the US or anywhere else.	nkemalozie	Not Telling	Nigeria	2006-04-07 11:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	We're APPROVED	Congratulations!	Avalar	Female	Brazil	2009-02-01 23:29:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	[quote name='tanyakaraman' date='Jan 24 2008, 03:24 PM' post='1522505'] Thanks Wendy! We mailed all the stuff off to register our marriage in L.A. this morning...then we're just planning to bug the heck out of everyone at the Turkish Consulate and military service until they give us what we need! Glad to hear you had such an awesome trip and glad you made it back safe!! Take Care, Tanya P.S. I was reading some old posts on this forum the other day and cracking up to myself when I came to the part about eating fish and yoghurt at the same time...its sooo true! Apparently the same thing goes for fish and milk too... Thanks Tanya. yeah, funny story. I really don't like fish. So one night we had dinner at Yilmaz's sister's house. She asked me (in Turkish) if I liked fish. Of course I said "Evet", she was so happy. Well, at dinner that is what we had. Little fishes with their heads on. Yilmaz started to tell her that I don't like fish. I stopped him immediately and asked him to show me how to eat them. Well, I was starving so I bravely broke off the head, took out the back bone and broke off the tail. They were very good. I ended up eating about eight. For someone who doesn't like fish, that is a lot. Edited by wendya, 24 January 2008 - 07:49 PM.	wendya	Female	Turkey	2008-01-24 19:47:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (awaterlily @ Jan 21 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Merrhaba merk - I noticed the timeline in your sig....of course w/o knowing details, I'm surprised your i-129 was rejected and not transferred to the correct service ctr. Otherwise, Good stuff in re to your touches ( i-130?)! Keep us posted. wendya - welcome back! pleased to hear you had such memorable trip. I didn't realize you had been apart for a year. Ouch! Sounds like your trip was much needed and def overdue. Thanks Awaterlily. Yes, it was much too long of a separation!!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2008-01-24 19:43:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Hi Everyone, Sorry I haven't written for awhile. I got back last Sunday, but have been busy catching up on work. We had a wonderful time and words can't describe how good it was to see him and have his arms around me!!! A year was too long!!! We spent New Years with the family and it was great. This time we went to Ankara so Yilmaz's sister could check on her apartment (she is living back home while her husband is on Navy business in Albania). Had a lovely villa that we rented and just enjoyed being together!! Despite the wonderful time, unfortunately I had to leave and found it extremely hard to do so. The separation is really getting to me and I am praying very hard for a positive outcome soon!!! On another note, Wow, what great news for Debra and John. Tebrikler!!!! Awaterlily, I agree with what you said. Even though I have a long road ahead of me, I hope to stay in touch with everyone, even when your journeys have come to an end. The little one is growing and what a beauty!!! Deb Res, Wow, 90 lbs. How wonderful!!! I am so happy for you!!! Mina, Congratulations on your move!!! Best wishes in your new abode!! Thank you so much for your good wishes for my trip. I have missed talking to you!!! Tanya, I am so sorry, I didn't realize you and Ozzy were going through this regarding his military service. I hope you will get it resolved soon. I am sure you will, you both seem to be on top of things and waste no time getting done what needs to be done!!! Also, welcome to the new members. It is great to see and hear other stories of couples in similar situations. I am sure you know, if any of us can help, we are here!!! Best Wishes and much Love to all, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2008-01-21 19:50:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (awaterlily @ Dec 19 2007, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (wendya @ Dec 18 2007, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I want to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Kurban Bayram!!! Also a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!!! Love to All, Wendy Thanks Wendy...and happy holidays to you & yours as well. We wish you safe travels on yout trip next week. ;-) Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you very much!! Edited by wendya, 20 December 2007 - 07:43 AM.	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-20 07:43:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	I want to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Kurban Bayram!!! Also a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!!! Love to All, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-18 16:09:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (Debra&John @ Dec 11 2007, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We received our Biometrics Letter. ;-) It is for December 20th in the Portland Oregon Office!! Wow...that was sooo quick. Will keep you informed. Best wishes everyone. Peace to ALL.... Debra Tebrikler!!!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-11 12:39:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (Debra&John @ Dec 7 2007, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry for not posting any sooner, been so busy working. Thank you for thinking about us, here in Washington State. Thank God our town was not hit so bad, but I-5 north is closed. God willing the water will go town as quickly as possible..... I have attached a photo of the town that was hit really bad....I-5 goes right thru this little town.....Sooo sad! I wish the best for these towns people. I am at work right now and really should get busy. Take care everyone and I will try to post again in a few days. Peace! Debbie Wow, the pictures really make you aware of the devastation. Glad you were okay!!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-07 16:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (awaterlily @ Dec 5 2007, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, wendya! She's going on 6 mos next week and she's up on all fours and trying to figure out what to do next! She gets so frustrated. LOL Debra - I hear there's major flooding out your way...hope your okay. Such a nice age. I remember my niece at that age. Just a joy and loved to watch them for hours!!! Little comedians they are. Debra, I hope you and your family are safe. Take care everyone. Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-06 16:32:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (awaterlily @ Nov 30 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all- Debra&John: Good stuff! Sounds like things are moving along nicely. Deb_Res: Congrats on your continued weight loss! Keep us posted! THX for the comments in re our daughter. mina76: Sounds like life is very hectic, but exciting for the both of you. Congrats on your honey's job and driver's license! wendya: Are you starting to get ready for your trip? If I've missed anyone, please forgive Cheers, AWATERLILY I just love that picture of your daughter!! What a beautiful child. Cok Guzel!! I am getting excited about my trip, and have bought a few new things. I mean, you always have to buy a few new things when you go away, right? I can't believe today is December 1. Crash diet for me. (but of course everytime I say this, I end up gaining weight instead of losing it. Oh well, I will give it another try!! Thanks for thinking of me and asking how everything is going. I hope everyone is well and have fun getting ready for the holidays!! Take Care, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-12-01 12:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (Debra&John @ Nov 24 2007, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our check was cashed on 11/20/07 and Transfered to California...No Notice of Action as of yet Best wishes, Debra Tebrikler, Debra!!!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-11-25 10:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Thanks Mina for your good wishes. I am glad things are going well for you (even though they are very busy right now). I want to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy, and Safe Thanksgiving holiday!!! Have fun!!! ~Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-11-21 10:02:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Thanks awaterlily. I hope the weather is good too!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-11-08 19:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Thanks Debra & John. And Congratulations on your packet being received!!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-11-08 08:20:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Hi Everyone, I am so happy to hear of everyone's progress!! I have some news, I am going to Turkey at the end of December. I was going to wait to hear something on the waiver we filed before my next visit, but it will have been over a year since we have seen each other and it is just too long!!! I leave on December 28 and will fly back on January 13. I wish it could be for longer, but I will take what I can get. Even though our relationship has been for 2 1/2 years, it will be our first New Year's together. I am so excited!! I hope and pray that everything goes well. awaterlily, thanks for bumping up this thread. Best wishes on your removal of conditions!!	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-11-05 20:54:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Great pic. awaterlily!! Deb, thanks for the encouragement and good wishes. I wish you the best with the lifting of conditions!! Take care everyone, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-28 10:33:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Hi Everyone, How are things going? Deb - Hope your still recovering well. Awaterlily, I am sure you are enjoying your beautiful daughter and the fall weather. Mina, I know you are very busy with the holiday season fast approaching. Just checking in with everyone. I have still no word on the waiver. Talk to Yilmaz as much as I can on the phone, but it is still no substitute for him or his touch. Enjoy your day. Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-21 12:30:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Hi Mina, Good to hear from you. Glad Coskun is home safely and starting to get back into his routine here in the US. I know this is a busy time for you. Thanks for saying "hi". Take Care, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-04 08:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Merhaba Betty and Seyan. iyi gunler, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-30 19:51:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Yes, I know of Slippery Rock. My sister, mother and niece and I went to Pittsburg over the Labor day weekend. I love Pittsburg!! The view from the incline is amazing!!! I only live 30 min. from Lancaster. When you and Resul visit the area drop me a line, maybe we could meet for lunch. Talk to you later, Wendy QUOTE (Deb_Res @ Sep 26 2007, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, you are in a great location! Hershey's! Yum! I went to Slippery Rock Univ., 45 min. north of Pittsburgh, so that's all the way on the western side of PA. No where near you... But I love PA. I hope to take Resul one weekend to Amish country, Lancaster area this fall. It's so beautiful there and he loves farmland and animals. Have a good day Wendy! QUOTE (wendya @ Sep 26 2007, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh Deb, so sorry you have to return to work on Monday. I am so glad everything continues to go well for you though. I am fine, thanks for asking. I live 20 min. from Valley Forge, PA. It is a great location. Only 60 min. from Philadelphia in one direction and 60 min to Hershey (yum chocolate) in the other. What college did you attend in PA? QUOTE (Deb_Res @ Sep 25 2007, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for asking Wendy! I'm doing good. Still experimenting with trying different soft foods. Unfortunately it's back to work for me on Monday How's everything going with you? Where in PA do you live? I went to college in PA. Have a good night Wendy! ~Deb QUOTE (wendya @ Sep 25 2007, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (awaterlily @ Sep 19 2007, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Deb - thats awesome! Glad to hear all is going well. Keep us posted with your progress. Wendy - I haven't had a peach pie in forever. Sounds wonderful. BTW..have you ever checked out www.allrecipes.com? I love cooking/baking and I love that website for finding new recipes and inspiration. I have so many apples even baking pies won't put a dent in my supply. LOL I guess I'll be baking lots of yummies for friends ;-) Thanks for the compliments on our daughter! I wish you all could hear her laughing spells...it's so darn cute! cheers awaterlily Hi Everyone, Just had to write something because we were back down at the bottom again and we need to be at the top!! So, how is everyone doing? Deb, another week down. How is everything? Awaterlily, how did the apple pies come out? I bet they were delicious. Oh, and I know what you mean about little ones laughter. There is just something about it that makes you smile from ear to ear!!! Well, Take care everyone. Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-26 14:53:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Oh Deb, so sorry you have to return to work on Monday. I am so glad everything continues to go well for you though. I am fine, thanks for asking. I live 20 min. from Valley Forge, PA. It is a great location. Only 60 min. from Philadelphia in one direction and 60 min to Hershey (yum chocolate) in the other. What college did you attend in PA? QUOTE (Deb_Res @ Sep 25 2007, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for asking Wendy! I'm doing good. Still experimenting with trying different soft foods. Unfortunately it's back to work for me on Monday How's everything going with you? Where in PA do you live? I went to college in PA. Have a good night Wendy! ~Deb QUOTE (wendya @ Sep 25 2007, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (awaterlily @ Sep 19 2007, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Deb - thats awesome! Glad to hear all is going well. Keep us posted with your progress. Wendy - I haven't had a peach pie in forever. Sounds wonderful. BTW..have you ever checked out www.allrecipes.com? I love cooking/baking and I love that website for finding new recipes and inspiration. I have so many apples even baking pies won't put a dent in my supply. LOL I guess I'll be baking lots of yummies for friends ;-) Thanks for the compliments on our daughter! I wish you all could hear her laughing spells...it's so darn cute! cheers awaterlily Hi Everyone, Just had to write something because we were back down at the bottom again and we need to be at the top!! So, how is everyone doing? Deb, another week down. How is everything? Awaterlily, how did the apple pies come out? I bet they were delicious. Oh, and I know what you mean about little ones laughter. There is just something about it that makes you smile from ear to ear!!! Well, Take care everyone. Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-26 07:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (awaterlily @ Sep 19 2007, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Deb - thats awesome! Glad to hear all is going well. Keep us posted with your progress. Wendy - I haven't had a peach pie in forever. Sounds wonderful. BTW..have you ever checked out www.allrecipes.com? I love cooking/baking and I love that website for finding new recipes and inspiration. I have so many apples even baking pies won't put a dent in my supply. LOL I guess I'll be baking lots of yummies for friends ;-) Thanks for the compliments on our daughter! I wish you all could hear her laughing spells...it's so darn cute! cheers awaterlily Hi Everyone, Just had to write something because we were back down at the bottom again and we need to be at the top!! So, how is everyone doing? Deb, another week down. How is everything? Awaterlily, how did the apple pies come out? I bet they were delicious. Oh, and I know what you mean about little ones laughter. There is just something about it that makes you smile from ear to ear!!! Well, Take care everyone. Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-25 15:40:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Wow Deb. 45 lbs. I am so happy for you. In another week, you will be back to work. That is really great. Continued success!!! Thanks for the good thoughts too Deb. Even though I am sad we are still apart, I am glad for the extra time. I too would like to lose some weight before I see him again. Awaterlily, your daughter is so precious!! What a beauty!! We have a little orchard by us, and one day we picked some peaches and made peach pie. It was fun. I love apple pie too. I am glad you are enjoying this end of summer weather. It is such a nice time of year (except for the allergies), but I am really enjoying the sunshine. Maybe we will plan some day trips too. I think my sister wants to go to one of those corn mazes next week. I just hope the temp. haven't climbed back up by that time!! Take care everyone!! Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-19 10:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Just wanted to say "Merhaba" to everyone. (and we were slipping down the list again). It was a cok guzel day in PA today. Blue skies and mild temp. Unfortunately it only made me miss my love more. I wanted to share this beautiful day with him. Deb - I hope you are feeling better every day. Mina - Did Coskun come home yet? I know that one of the members that received their visa (Tanya), back in July will welcome her love this Saturday. Does anyone else have any news? iyi gunler, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-18 15:49:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Hi Deb, So happy to hear everything went well and you are back home and on the mend. Best Wishes, Wendy	wendya	Female	Turkey	2007-09-15 10:02:00