Jump to content
TOTOEMY

Any advice on submitting a I129F for a spouse

 Share

10 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

I am debating on sending a I129F form for my spouse also.. in attempts to speed up the process of having him here with me... a long shot I'm sure but I am trying anything... I have already gotten my receipt notice I 797 from the I130 form that was filled... So what I need to know is all that is required to submit the I129F for my husband.. any advice is welcome.. Thanks! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Serbia
Timeline

I am debating on sending a I129F form for my spouse also.. in attempts to speed up the process of having him here with me... a long shot I'm sure but I am trying anything... I have already gotten my receipt notice I 797 from the I130 form that was filled... So what I need to know is all that is required to submit the I129F for my husband.. any advice is welcome.. Thanks! :)

I129F is for fiance...if you already have a husband, you need to apply for a spousal visa.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

actually it can be for a spouse as well.... after u have applied for the I130 you can submit a I129F to bring your spouse to USA to stay with you while the I130 is being processed... there is a link for it below.. and thanks for replying..

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=254a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=254a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
Timeline

I don't think you can. It even confused me since a I129-F in for un-married couples. What confused me more is that there is a I129-F and a I129 form that might be abolished as it applies to a K-3. Anyway. Here a link from the past that might help.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/337150-i-130-vs-i-129f-confusion/

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI

6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't think you can. It even confused me since a I129-F in for un-married couples. What confused me more is that there is a I129-F and a I129 form that might be abolished as it applies to a K-3. Anyway. Here a link from the past that might help.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/337150-i-130-vs-i-129f-confusion/

Thank you for the advice!! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Honestly if you already received your NOA1 for the I-130 petition, I'm not sure it would be sped along at all by filing the I-129 at this point. K3 visas take about the same amount of time I think as the CR1/IR1 visas right now. And most likely if you did file the I-129 then it would be closed at the NVC stage because that's what they do when it shows up after the I-130.

But if you choose to I wish you the very best and hope it does expedite the process for you.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Honestly if you already received your NOA1 for the I-130 petition, I'm not sure it would be sped along at all by filing the I-129 at this point. K3 visas take about the same amount of time I think as the CR1/IR1 visas right now. And most likely if you did file the I-129 then it would be closed at the NVC stage because that's what they do when it shows up after the I-130.

But if you choose to I wish you the very best and hope it does expedite the process for you.

Thank you and I wish you the best! :star:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
Timeline

Filing an I-129F to start the K3 process will not speed anything up. In fact, you will be slowing the process down because in order for USCIS to tie the two petitions together, they will pull the I-130 from its current place in the queue and place with the I-129F that was just submitted.

An adjudication decision on both petitions is usually made at the same time and if approved, both petitions are sent to the NVC at the same time. Since the NVC usually receives both petitions at the same time, the K3 process will be administratively closed per current NVC policy. Current NVC policy is to administratively close a K3 process if they have an approved I-130 petition on station.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...