ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Kate52, you could also add your signature and enter your k3 details there. A lot of us are really interested to know how it progressed.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-06 05:22:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!
Congratulations Kare52! Can I ask how long you waited for an interview date? I've my medical done and am just waiting on a date in London.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-05 18:16:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Post Decision Activity. what's coming up?
Your profile says k-3. Whichever route is going to get through I-130 or I-129, if this is really an approval, the next process can't be that long. If your I-130 got through, my estimate for the whole NVC stage would be around 4 to 5 months provided there's no checklists and it also matters how prepared are you to send in the needed civil documents real quick. Now if your I-129 got through and NVC advised that your file is going to your embassy, this one is going to be real quick like about 2 to 3 months.

To learn more about the NVC stage visit the monthly forum NVC thread, you'll learn more. And to know whether which one got through whether your I-130 or I-129, call NVC. Hope this process will be equally good on you and smooth. All of us here just can't wait to be with our SO's (I'm lucky I get to be with mine though). Good luck!


Mr.&Mrs.EMBNot TellingPhilippines2014-04-09 03:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Post Decision Activity. what's coming up?
You've been approved. Congrats!
Mr.&Mrs.EMBNot TellingPhilippines2014-04-09 02:58:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiling I 129F for wife, anyone else done this already? Help needed!!
What about DCF?
Crating GoddessNot TellingGhana2014-03-19 20:26:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

 

Yes, one original, (not copy) should be enough.  If they ask for another, send them a photocopy.  There is no point in arguing with them, and no problem for you to comply.

Yeah we sent them an original copy. Ok thanks.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 08:29:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

 

Why argue with them.  Make a photocopy of your "personal copy" and send it in.  I agree though that the original NBI police certificate is all they actually need.

I already photocopied my personal copy and the first copy we sent to them. I'm just confused cause if they want my personal copy it only means they need 2 copies of police clearance cause we already sent them the first one. From others experience they only submitted 1 copy.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 07:56:00
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.

Nah its not I just got it last march 2014 and it's valid for a year. Can it be a false checklist?


Do you have marriage before? If you do, you need to put all the names you used before in AKA. name before getting married,name with your marriage before.and your name right now if you used the famiky name of your husband

 

Nah I didn't have.

 


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 07:35:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

If they told him that, they gave him incorrect information.  We sent exactly one copy of my wife's PI police certificate to the NVC.  We did not bring her personal copy to the Embassy for the interview and they never asked us for it.

 

Are they holding up your petition until you send them another copy?  If they are, have your husband call and get through to a "supervisor", because that is not the normal process.

 

What was the validity period of the police certificate?  Did you live in any other countries form more than 6 months in the last few years?

I just got my police clearance last march 2014 and it is valid for a year. Nah i didn't live in any countries.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 07:33:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

Don't send your personal copy to the NVC.  The copy you sent with the packet is what they need.

 

It could be a false checklist or you could be in a situation similar to ours, where the NVC overlooks or misplaces some of your documents, then sends you a checklist saying they don't have them.  If you are 100% certain that the document was in the packet, call the NVC and escalate until you reach a "supervisor".  Advise that person of the situation and insist your case documents be reviewed by a "supervisor". 

 

Do not let them delay your case because they have made an error by not properly reviewing your documents.  USCIS and NVC errors are official grounds for possibly having an expedite approved.  Although with our case, the "supervisor" simply pulled the petition from the desk of the first level processor, reviewed the documents, found the "missing" papers, and then personnally approved the petition. 

 

This happened after our Senator's staff contacted the NVC, made them aware of the fact that they were actively monitoring our case, and advised that we (my wife and I) were absolutely positive the NVC had made errors. 

 

So have your husband contact his U.S. Senator for assistance.  Every U.S. Senator has liasons who can help out when needed.  Make sure you advise the NVC "supervisor" that you are in contact with your Senator's staff, that they is actively monitoring your situation, and that his staff will be sending official inquires to the NVC regarding your case. 

 

My husband call them to double check if they got my police clearance in the packet. NVC said they have it, they told my husband they need another copy for the embassy. I am still doubtful if I need to send them my personal copy or I could just bring it to the embassy during the interview? 


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 00:40:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

If it's just in the checklist, it's just a reminder that you have to get it done. If the police sends it over, the consulate should have it in record. Bring your personal copy to your interview as a back up. 

So I don't need to send NVC my last copy which is the Personal Copy? I'm just confused why did they put it in on the checklist wherein we already sent them. =(


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-15 22:49:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

We received an email (Checklist) telling me to pass my Police Clearance. We already sent the original copy to them what's left to me is my Personal Copy. Does it mean they also want my personal copy? Or I could just bring my Personal Copy during the interview? Thank guys.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-15 20:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhere can i find our receipt number on the paid AOS and IV?

You need to call the NVC to get the case number.  

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

Ok thanks.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-23 21:16:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhere can i find our receipt number on the paid AOS and IV?

I'm looking at our receipt page online. Can't find where is the receipt number? Please help! Thanks.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-04-23 10:10:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue
Do you have marriage before? If you do, you need to put all the names you used before in AKA. name before getting married,name with your marriage before.and your name right now if you used the famiky name of your husband
malenliamFemalePhilippines2014-04-18 02:58:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

is you the petitioner ? if you are the benefecary ;why  your petitioner contacte the lawyer; it seems like scammer


Ismail +MaviMaleMorocco2014-04-21 14:08:00
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? 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-14 18:43:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Just checking in - still have my medical booked for May 5 and my interview for K3 booked for May 16.

Wonder if they will cancel on me.  Anyone else getting K3?

April 10th 2013 filier (I-130 an I-129F)

 

 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-14 10:59:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

 

London is a bit different. 

I am still worried that they may just cancel my interview and tell me to proceed with the I-130 route.  Have you gone forward with your NVC requirements or are you just concentrating on the K3? 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-06 11:15:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Congratulations Kare52! Can I ask how long you waited for an interview date? I've my medical done and am just waiting on a date in London.I'

I'm surprised you don't schedule your own interview online -  I couldn't even schedule my medical until I gave the doctor's office the interview date.


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-06 10:28:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

I think you have to change it to the K3... delete the CR1 maybe?

I removed the CR-1 (category) and put in the K3 however the timeline would not let me make further changes  after the line where I indicated where I filed the papers. 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-06 10:20:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Congratulations Kare52! Can I ask how long you waited for an interview date? I've my medical done and am just waiting on a date in London.

I completed on the online form and then faxed the checklist to the Consulate. I received a letter from the Consulate within 2 days telling me to book my medical asap and visa interview (all done online). The earliest interview date that was available was May 16th.

 

It's hard to believe I'm getting a K3 after a year when I see post April filers (from Canada) already in receipt of their Green Card. Not sure why all of the April filers got stuck in the system. Our family will just be happy to be together!


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-06 10:13:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Not sure how to input the K3 info on my profile -- it's currently only showing the 1-130 status


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-03 19:00:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3 interview date confirmed!

Tico are you going for the K3 or the Green Card? 

 

 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-03 13:56:00
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). 

 

 

 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-03-30 19:05:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUp Date on our K-3 visa

I got my Alien Registration number May 2013 and I have my interview K3 on May 2014! I think the I-130's are being processed much faster these days so you will probably get your Green Card much sooner!

 


Kate52FemaleCanada2014-04-25 11:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

If they told him that, they gave him incorrect information.  We sent exactly one copy of my wife's PI police certificate to the NVC.  We did not bring her personal copy to the Embassy for the interview and they never asked us for it.

 

Are they holding up your petition until you send them another copy?  If they are, have your husband call and get through to a "supervisor", because that is not the normal process.

 

What was the validity period of the police certificate?  Did you live in any other countries form more than 6 months in the last few years?


jayjaymMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-04-18 03:53:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

Don't send your personal copy to the NVC.  The copy you sent with the packet is what they need.

 

It could be a false checklist or you could be in a situation similar to ours, where the NVC overlooks or misplaces some of your documents, then sends you a checklist saying they don't have them.  If you are 100% certain that the document was in the packet, call the NVC and escalate until you reach a "supervisor".  Advise that person of the situation and insist your case documents be reviewed by a "supervisor". 

 

Do not let them delay your case because they have made an error by not properly reviewing your documents.  USCIS and NVC errors are official grounds for possibly having an expedite approved.  Although with our case, the "supervisor" simply pulled the petition from the desk of the first level processor, reviewed the documents, found the "missing" papers, and then personnally approved the petition. 

 

This happened after our Senator's staff contacted the NVC, made them aware of the fact that they were actively monitoring our case, and advised that we (my wife and I) were absolutely positive the NVC had made errors. 

 

So have your husband contact his U.S. Senator for assistance.  Every U.S. Senator has liasons who can help out when needed.  Make sure you advise the NVC "supervisor" that you are in contact with your Senator's staff, that they is actively monitoring your situation, and that his staff will be sending official inquires to the NVC regarding your case. 


jayjaymMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-04-18 00:15:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

you should of sent the package yourself, it looks like you're going to be waiting for a while 


AchrafMaleMorocco2014-04-29 08:37:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

For a receipt, I'd guess he was talking about NOA1, but 4 months after the process?  Did he forget to mail it out and is just trying to buy enough time to finalize everything and send it in?

 

Maybe I'm just a pessimist, but I haven't seen too many posts here praising the work of a lawyer, it really doesn't seem necessary for 95% of the cases.


ThaneMaleThailand2014-04-21 09:49:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsme agine please help me sisters and bothers (merged)

Did u at least received a  receipt# for the payment? And what is ur attorney telling u? Maybe u can call ur service center to find out urself about the status! Sometimes these lawyer does not keep up as u would. Good Luck hun!


jessica33162Male02014-04-20 11:45:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Clearance Issue

If it's just in the checklist, it's just a reminder that you have to get it done. If the police sends it over, the consulate should have it in record. Bring your personal copy to your interview as a back up. 


relativewaysMaleHong Kong2014-04-15 21:51:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 alien relative

 

depends on the queue at the service center. 

 

CORRECT !!!!!


doublebngMaleNigeria2014-04-06 21:41:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?
yup - the old horse was revived for a bit of time,
but is dead again after 31 OCT 2013 since
the local office adjudications has stopped.

For Future filings, I can't recommend one way or the other, as I'm still studying casefile routings for November, and once Overland Park KS, Division 8, comes online for stand-alone I-130 adjudications, who knows what will happen?

To be clear - what worked earlier in the year won't be working for November and December 2013.






DarnellMaleChina2013-11-21 14:24:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?
Sorry Randy - NVC policy in effect more than 3 years now, when the I-129F arrives with the I-130 from USCIS to NVC, NVC will administratively close the I-129F. There's a blurb here in the NEWS section on it, might be useful for you to dig and read it.

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At the moment, and over the last 7 to 9 months, filing the I-129F made sense because of where the I-130 went - usually gone into a local office to sit in some stupid queue. Once the I-129F was filed and then arrived at a different office for adjudication, the I-130 at a local office was pulled, and sent to that other adjudication office. The only benefit this year, really, was faster adjudication times (5 months instead of 7 to 11) .



DarnellMaleChina2013-11-21 11:59:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?

Congratulations ! W00t! 

 

OMG - USCIS cancelled the I-129F instead of NVC.  

 

That is SO COOL that the I-130 was approved !!!  I'm so happy for you !!! 

 

GoGoGadget OnToNVC ! 


DarnellMaleChina2013-10-16 22:41:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?

Dreamers - once you have that privacy release form in place, 

I got a lot of 'action' with my ILS about my expedite.  I think she got tired of me, taking up her phone time, emailing in to her, and faxing her for status updates.  But - I do remember - I talked with her a LOT about that expedite- and she worked hard on it, a month's span for the duration.  Ya, i know, in the end, it didn't matter, but she was talking to them (the local USCIS office congressional liason human ) 

 

So, if you just started convo with your ILS human, KEEP AT IT ! (IMO).  

 

FWIW, I chronicled all the stuff I did during the I-130 stage over at 

http://www.visajourn...-130-yesterday/

http://www.visajourn...-130-yesterday/

http://www.visajourn...-130-yesterday/

 

I suggest you read it, there might be some nuggets there for you.  


Edited by Darnell, 15 October 2013 - 01:54 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2013-10-15 13:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?

you are an anomoly - the approvals were within 2 days of each other.


DarnellMaleChina2013-10-01 22:11:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK3.....Really?

I, too, filed an expedite request with the I-130.  It was never 'answered'.  I was exceptionally ####### about chasing the expedite..

 

Take a look at my profile for the events and timeticks. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-09-24 15:54:00