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What does the K3 visa look like when you get it from the consulate? Is it stamped in the passport or is it in a sealed envelope like the CR1? Is it true that if you have a sealed CR1 with no stamp in your passport you cannot travel through european hubs?

BTW, K3 visa is stamped into your passport (if you have an Indian visa in your passport, it's the same size). It'll have her type of visa (K3) and expiry date for the K3. The sealed envelope will just contain what they need to process her paperwork at the airport.

Thinking about when my class will end and I can go home.

My husband also came on a K3 and had a stopover in London (BA flight). No transit visa was required.

Oooohh noooooo....

God Bless and give strength.

Less now. I actually write down all my errands now and plan out my drive.

First of all......I am not trying to sell their products, nor am I a representative.

But I am curious what the impressions of AVON products are for people. When I was growing up, AVON was more like "your mom's makeup" than anything else. Lately, my friend has gotten me hooked on their face cleaning products. And I am surprised at the prices, better than my regular cleansers.

Has this company really gotten better or am I just getting old?

I see a lot of posts here of people who have NOA1 in hand, but their physical green card has expired.

What kind of experiences have people had with entering another country with your expired green card (and extension letter).

How does US customs treat you when you re-enter?

Finally, has anyone tried to get a visa to another country (UK or France for example) and had to submit their expired green card as US residencey proof??

Depends on your age. When you're younger, it seems you can get away with eating ####### but exercising. As you age, I think you need both.

I was just watching this on the news today too. The risk these folks put themselves (and the whole parking lot/surrounding area) in is amazing.

That's excellent! Have a happy reunion!

We got ours direct deposited about two weeks ago. Got the paper letter about a week before letting us know.

If you get a K-3 visa, you cannot also get a CR-1. It´s an either/or situation. I think if you don´t file for AOS, the visa expires and is revoked.

Also, lately, I-130s are being approved BEFORE K-3s, so that will totally change your idea as well.

I'm not sure this is correct. When I was doing the K3 for my husband, we also were thinking of having him return to India for the CR1 interview while entering on the K3. There were no restrictions at that time. Only to keep the I130 "alive" by continuing to pay all the fees and filling out the associated paperwork.

Its not an either/or situation. Because if you don't file for AOS, your K3 is valid for 2 years, more than enough time for the CR1 to go through.

If you are still interested in doing this, I would check it out a bit more. You can always email the Delhi/Mumbai embassy and see what they say.

Thanks for the help. I just want to make sure I plan ahead of time and do as much as I can!

Yeah, eurorail was coming out to about $300 and I am guessing I can get a ticket for as much (and save some time)...

I'm scheduled to be in Barcelona for two weeks for company business and I was hoping to tack on an extra week of vacation and vist some relatives in Germany. I haven't had much success in searching for a cost effective way to get from Barcelona to Bonn or Cologne in Germany.

Is euro rail my best bet? Are there low cost airlines I should look into? Should I try for Frankfurt and then take a local train from there?

Any advice or help would be appreciated!

Also...I plan on spending the weekend sightseeing in Barcelona but now am also wondering if I can take a day excursion into Italy?? Any Barcelona natives that can help me out?

Thanks!

Good question. I assumed it wanted my name as it is today (I changed mine after the AOS stuff was filed though). I was debating putting my former name in parens. For example: Johnson (Smith)

Cool, looks like the NSC is not doing too bad now!

With your Indian passport, you don't need a Canadian visa to visit.

Look at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Normally, an Indian citizen needs a visa but you ar exempt because they state "persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence".

Sounds like you'll be OK with just your extension letter and the orginial expired green card with you.

What's really funny is when my husband got a credit card with some crazy limit (around $15,000) and he didn't even have a job yet.

I hope this does not come down as sounding judgemental, but as someone who watched a close family member "come out" and tell everyone he was married, (two years after the fact), it is one of the most hurtful and selfish things you can do.

The family members have essentially been lied to and led on. After my cousin revealed the truth, I can't even begin to describe how his sister felt. All those times she talked to her brother, now finding out there was someone else in that room, listening to that conversation. When her brother would come out and visit for a holiday, now understanding why he left the room to make phone calls, why he never seemed to be around for any holidays in the first place. The truth that he was spending time with his new wife's family and not them....painful. The feeling of losing out on two years of someone's life that they've essentially lied about.

Anyone who gets into any type of intercultural, inter-relgious marriage has got to be ready for the "consequences" and family reactions.

Lovely pictures!

Red for Indian weddings is a must! Its the beautiful color of life, so vibrant and bright.

Oh that's a great video! Dilip Kumar was a fine actor. I think Mugual Azam was some of his finest work....

I don't have any better options to offer (expect to try Lufthansa or British Airways, they seem to have the most flights out to India)....but be sure you are aware of the "one suitcase" restriction for any flights from Europe to India.

Hey I just saw this. Great news! I hope you have a fabulous reunion and enjoy your time together (and waiting for that day!!)

You might be better of posting this in the South Asia forum. I think there is already a thread in there about how long it is taking to get interviews in Delhi. Good luck!