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K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

You've asked this a few times a month.  


NLRFemaleCanada2014-04-20 15:50:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-3 Update

I filed mine in feb 2014 and k3 in march 2014 still waiting.plz help. i am really depressed.all alone here n wish my husband gets here soon

 

You've barely started your journey. Get out of the house and do something.   Feb was only 3 months ago.   My journey was fast and it was still 8 months long from start to finish. 


NLRFemaleCanada2014-05-06 15:26:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

Yes


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2014-03-19 13:38:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

USCIS is called here on VJ as the 'mis information line'

 

Do some research, the K-3 has been obsolete for many years

 

good luck


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2014-03-19 10:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

 

You DO NOT file an 1-129F for a spouse.  That is ONLY for a fiance.
 

You want an I-130.  Start here: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

 

Incorrect

 

The I129F is filed with the receipt of the I130 to follow the K-3 path for married peoples

 

OP -  it is a waste of time.  don't bother with it.  I assume you have filed an I130 for any children or have their CRBA right?

 

good luck


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2014-03-19 08:58:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 alien relative

I haven't sent the I-129 because I haven't received word from I-130 .. They are suppose to send NOV ... I may have everything confused ... Ugh

 

What have you done so far to check to see if USCIS received your I-130?

 

How did you send?

 

You verify it was received (Express mail, signature conformation?)

 

Is the check or money order cashed?

 

Have you called USCIS to see what is going on?

 

Where did you send your petition Chicago lockbox?

 

You need to be on the phone tomorrow calling USCIS and find out what is going on?


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-08 23:16:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 alien relative

How long does this form take to get approve ???

 

its hit and miss but expect about

 

6 to 12 months at USCIS

2 to 4 months at NVC

1 to 2 months waiting for interview


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-07 13:09:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

I am so glad I found this thread!

 

I filed I-130 and I-129 F together for my husband PD 10/1....an was approved for both on 4/11.

 

I have also been married a long time- 10 years to my husband and we have a son.

 

I JUST read another thread about a 6 month !?!?!?! wait at least to get an interview at the American Embassy in Egypt after case complete at the NVC for the I-130. Oh my goodness- 6 months just to get the interview? 

 

So now I am thinking maybe to proceed with the K3? How do you schedule a K3 interview? Do we call up the embassy in Egypt? Because if the wait for a K3 interview is shorter, maybe it's a better idea.  I am thinking for the I-130 2-3 months at NVC, then another say 6 months waiting for an interview? Another month until it happens most likely and then what if somehow for any reason my husband is put into AP (I doubt it because he was a previous green card holder...but stil).

 

Anyone have any advice?

 

 

 

 

 

Well your petitions (both of them) go to NVC and you will get a case#. The I-129F usually get in and out pretty fast so you need to be calling NVC now and keep calling until you get interview.

 

Than you need to follow your countries embassy instructions (click on portal and than Consular information to get your information hat you need to do). this is if they don't close the I-129F.

 

However that 4 to 8 month wait pertains to I-129F (K1 and K3) also. many October filers of K1 are just getting interviews this month so whatever you go for unfortunately you still have the embassy wait and there are alot in the queue ahead of you.

 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-21 20:11:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

PD April 10th, 2013 (I-130); I-129F (K3) filed immediately after.

Medical booked and interview confirmed at Vancouver Consulate 2nd week of May! 

Married 22+ yrs.  Yes, it's a K3! Let's hope it's proceeds!  I-130 still at NVC (just got case number). 

 

 

 

 

Cool keep us posted. Rooting for year. WOW 22 years they need to just send you Visa in mail now. ;)


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-03-30 19:42:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

we pay him for everything in December 12 / 2013  

we sended him pics passport our pics togther and papers he asked . after 1 month he send as same papers we date it and sing is ( G28 - G-325A ---I130 )

   from this times no news only this      We should be getting the receipt for the immigration case in about one month.

???????????????????????/

 

You can easily resolve this and call USCIS yourself and get your receipt number. The petitioner calls gives infor and you will know one way or the other. Why do people rely on others to get what is the most important thing to them is beyond me,.

 

You can still have a lawyer but you should know every step that's happening and not relying on what "they" say.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-21 11:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

 

 

My Lawyer Send Me This Email After I Been Asked Him What Going On With My Process ;

                       We should be getting the receipt for the immigration case in about one month.

Can you tell me pples where is my process ?

 

 

 

This is what you need to be asking your lawyer tomorrow. I see your profile says K3 so is this the Visa you are seeking if so ask your lawyer this.

 

What is the receipt# of our I-130?

 

What is the receipt# of our I-129-F?

 

if your lawyer delays and says he doesn't have it then he did not do what you have paid him for. Its 4 months into the process it takes less than 30 days to get a receipt#.

 

You need to start being proactive or you will be like so many others having a lawyer and a year later you find out nothing was ever filed.

 

Call your lawyer tomorrow and report back.
 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-20 23:56:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUp Date on our K-3 visa

Alien Registration Number was changed.

 

This is my case update today from TSC. please help!

 

 

On April 24, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).  Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case.  Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance. 

 

Thanks

Zay

 

You were assigned a Alien number all I-129F do. Nothing more. Sometimes it means they are actually adjudicating yoru case and an approval may be forthcoming.

 

I am sure the I-130 is also being looked at. lets see what happens.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-04-24 18:45:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 alien relative

~Moved from K1 Progress to K3 Progress Forum~

~Inquiry not K-1 visa related~


A&BMaleChina2014-04-06 21:17:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 alien relative

  If you go to your profile and fill in your timeline you will be able to get data about what the current estimates are.  it seems to be ust about a year currently for an I130  to be approved but those time lines expand and contract all the time


NigeriaorBustNot TellingNigeria2014-04-06 22:50:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan I apply for and receive a Social Security Card on a K3 visa

Anyone know the answer? 

 

If you are waiting for a K-3, it will be transformed into a CR/IR.  K-3 are all but extinct.  With a CR-IR you will be able to apply for a SSN at the moment you land in the US. You will also be allowed to work and travel internationally as soon as you arrive stateside.

 

Good luck!


JohnR!MaleMonaco2014-04-17 15:08:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan I apply for and receive a Social Security Card on a K3 visa

k3 is a non immigrant visa


mimoliciousNot TellingJordan2014-04-14 20:12:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

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OntarkieFemaleCanada2014-04-18 13:44:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

~~One post removed for not being in english, please post only in english in the upper forums~~


OntarkieFemaleCanada2014-04-29 23:21:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

Are you filing direct with London or the US lockbox?  


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-19 16:08:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)
No matter how many threads you ask this in... It is same answer. Your lawyer did not send it your paperwork until April. You have a long wait as you are only at beginning. Ask lawyer why they not send it in December? Process is about 1 year from April 13. Fire your lawyer, get an honest one!
christeenFemaleItaly2014-04-29 23:25:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApplication got sent back.

Sent back?  You mean you didn't get an RFE.... it was sent back to your house? 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-30 16:42:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

CONGRATS ! ! ! :joy:


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-02 19:27:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

USCIS is called here on VJ as the 'mis information line'

 

Do some research, the K-3 has been obsolete for many years

 

good luck

 

Take a look at this thread:

 

http://www.visajourn...received-today/


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-24 00:55:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

The OP already filed through Chicago lockbox.

I think K3 is a valid option. I'm going that route (K3 route). Already have a case # for K3 and it is about to be sent to the embassy for visa processing.

The embassy WILL process the K3 if not just to get the money for the filling fee and I've seen recent example of K3 visas from the US consulate in Casablanca Morocco.

My wife already has all the paperwork ready for the interview. Just waiting for the file to get to the consulate before paying the fees. getting the medical and scheduling the interview.

DS-160 will become available as soon as the file is shipped to the embassy.

 

OP, unless you are OK re-applying DCF (DCF available and paying the fees again is not a problem), go ahead and file the I-129F for K3. It is free, so you have nothing to lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-23 11:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

Sounds like you have a terrible lawyer.  I'd be surprised if he even filed anything for you.  Normally they, or their assistant, can give you an update in some detail.  

 

Remember kids: If a lawyer uses an @gmail.com or @yahoo.com email address, move on to the next one.


Avery CatesMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-21 06:29:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

The receipt shows that your check was cashed


feli114FemaleNigeria2014-04-20 13:00:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

Fire your attorney!  He held your papers for over a year before mailing them to USCIS.  You are just now starting the process.  I'm sorry to say that it could take over a year now.


jenafidNot TellingMorocco2014-04-29 15:40:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

I am filing an I 129F for my wife. We already have our receipt of application from the I 130. We are just slightly confused as the form is all based on a fiancé and the instruction form is all related to a fiancé too. So confused as to what info we actually have to include in the pack
Back ground info
Both live in UK now, I am a US citizen from birth, been married for almost 6 years, have 2 children who already have their US passports. We are wanting to move to the US permanently and ASAP
Many thanks for any help / advice in advance


 

You DO NOT file an 1-129F for a spouse.  That is ONLY for a fiance.
 

You want an I-130.  Start here: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1


Edited by Jon and Sol, 19 March 2014 - 08:46 AM.

Jon and SolNot TellingPhilippines2014-03-19 08:45:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)
Unfortunately, yes, you still have a long wait ahead of you. Looks like your lawyer just sent your packet at the beginning of April if it's saying "initial review as of April 10". I wish I had better news for you
HappytobeFemaleMorocco2014-04-23 10:34:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

So it seems that you filed on 12/12/2013 for I-130. It is only 4 months from the date of filing so I don't think you will receive approval notice anytime soon. 

 

What kind of payment did you pay  to USCIS ( check or money order). If it was a check, then can you go to your online banking to see whether USCIS cashed your check yet?.

 

The receipt is I-797C which tells you that they have received your petition and the receipt number should be on that I-797C. People usually receive this form really quick between 1 week to 4 weeks. You can use this number to check your status online through USCIS system. 

 

You need to ask the lawyer about  your receipt number on I-797C.  PERIOD.

 

I am going to speculate a little bit about this. It is either the lawyer was just lazy to answer your email or the lawyer is a scammer based on your title " Same answer every time".


Edited by Anonymous885, 20 April 2014 - 01:36 PM.

Anonymous885MaleVietnam2014-04-20 13:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)
This is hard to tell what is going on with your petition. You should call your lawyer to ask your current petition status.

Did you receive NOA1 ( I-797 C ) that contains the case number? If you and/ or your lawyer have the case number, then use it to check your status?

When did you file petition?




Anonymous885MaleVietnam2014-04-20 11:28:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Good luck to all! Our i130 got approved quickly enough that they didn't bother approving the 129f so we're bound for Montreal eventually... Hope you get through quickly, on whichever path!
nightingalejulesFemaleCanada2014-04-09 13:17:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Kate52, on 30 Mar 2014 - 6:05 PM, said:

PD April 10th, 2013 (I-130); I-129F (K3) filed immediately after.

Medical booked and interview confirmed at Vancouver Consulate 2nd week of May! 

Married 22+ yrs.  Yes, it's a K3! Let's hope it's proceeds!  I-130 still at NVC (just got case number). 

 

 

 

 

Yes, good luck!! 


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-03-30 20:20:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue
I sent the same thing for my husband I left the personal copy for us. Is it not expired? I think it's valid for 6months/1year prior to the issue date.
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-04-18 01:38:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!

The K3 IS still a feasible option! Let's see what happens to those of us who have filed the K3 along with the 130. There are a few of us now waiting, it will be a guide as to just how obselete the K3 really is. I've already been told by the embassy to go for my medical prior to the K3 interview. Why  would they let it go that far if they know it will be closed? I imagine that if it was NOT going to be an option they would have informed us when it was sent there from the NVC. My advice to those of you who are considering filing a K3 is wait and see. It can be filed any time after the i797, NOA1, has been received after filing the 130. 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-23 07:09:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Woot!!
 
Remember your spouse will need to send the I-864 for the spousal interview, not the I-134!! 


Yes, have everything ready. Have just checked my status on CEAC and my 130 file is already in transit to the embassy. Woohoo!!

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 17:01:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
This afternoon I received an email from the embassy in London informing me that as I have an approved i130 they have asked the NVC to forward my case to them and for me to submit the ds260. I have to inform them when that has been done. They will then schedule an immigrant visa interview appointment when it has been received and processed. So I'm now back on the cr1 route! Hope the NVC send that file ASAP!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 13:13:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Yes, I have to wait. The notice on ceac says 'READY'' and to wait to receive an interview date from the embassy. Ugh.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 04:41:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Our ceac status updated AGAIN today. Well, at least they're looking at it. Still waiting for an interview date, have no idea how long I have to wait. Is there a processing time, anybody??
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-08 17:32:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Yes, unfortunately I have to wait for embassy to schedule the interview. Good luck with yours. Great to see some K3s getting through. I'm still nervous that the embassy will cancel it! Hopefully I'll get my date this week.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-06 12:19:00