BlueSurf

I am contemplating the same thing - eastern euro. But, I worry that if I stay there until another shot at consulate interview, they will tell me that I no longer have viable work in USA to support my fiance and her daughter. I don't know how to address that concern if I were to mover there for some time. The way CSC is operating, I am easily thinking it will be another year before we get back to another consulate interview.

I try and stay away from K3 at all costs... it is a more intensive background investigation and may end up leading to longer time until resolution.

Please dont consider a K3!

I read somewhere that the number of filings increased from 1 million something in 2006 to well over 2 million in 2007. Does anyone know where this was reported? Can someone direct me to some more accurate numbers?

We are in the same situation - two interviews at the Consulate, and then it was returned in April 2007 to the USCIS. Since then, we have received no report or notice (or anything)....

Okay, what magic provided the travel authorization for an "interim" visit to the USA?! A visit from my fiance would be so wonderful...

Avoid the K-3. It is the most involved (and most intrusive of background checks).

I spoke to a customer service rep this past week, and was told they have no record of recent action on my case (a return of the app from the consulate). They told me to wait 120 days before I check on this again. My online information from USCIS is not updated.

Is there no way to email an inquiry to CSC? Are there no direct connections to the Service Center? How do we get someone to trace our file??!

I received word from my Congressman this morning that our case has been transfered back from the Consulate to USCIS. Neither I or my fiance have received any notice of this. I do not know where the passport we delivered to the Consulate has ended up. If I were to guess, it seems that the Consulate does not agree with the USCIS' original approval of the application, and has asked that the decision be changed. I hope that is not the case. At any rate, I see that this will delay things for another 9 months (at least), and will likely jeapordize our ability to enroll the daughter in the next school year here in the USA... much sadness.

"...they have to follow the law."

That kit, is my question. Is there any law (or agency instruction) that gives a deadline to disposition following the interview? Or, is everything within the discretion of the officer ( when, how, what for...). What are the guidlines that keep the officer's exercise of discretion within normal bounds? I responded to the IMBRA inquiry, and my application was approved and sent to the Consulate for the interview. The interview was held November 2006. IMO, it is not for the Consulate to re-hash the IMBRA issues apart from verifying that all the disclosures have been made to the beneficiary and her daughter's father. I don't think there is any issue on her side of things. I sense that they have questions about me, and I gave them every opportunity to question me when Valya and I went to the Consulate in March 2007.

It is good to hear from you again kit.... My congressman (with seniority of over 30 years of service) has started an inquiry. But, I fear that will only cause them to be more cautious about their decisions at the Consulate. Meanwhile, my fiance's daughter has been sick with spring colds. I just wish that they were here and I could take care of them with good medical assistance!

Okay... does anyone know of any agency rules or instructions that impose deadlines or provide strong prohibition to dawdling by the Consulate? Is there no presumption that the visa is approved if the Consulate fails to act on the request after so many days have passed after the interview? Kyiv continues to hold my fiance's passport without taking action. Both of us visited the Consulate again March 30th and urged that they take action. What to do? Original interview was in mid-November 2006.

This was the K1 interview...she and daughter. I am waiting more complete information. It is a long train ride back to Krim for her. I am grateful that her sister traveled with her this week.

After two days of interview, my fiance was denied travel visa. I am just numb. I have yet to see any paperwork, but wish to do what I can to reverse this decision before it becomes too fixed in stone.

What discretion do they have at interview stage to deny visa when all paperwork has been presented on K1? What course is advisable from adverse interview decision?

We will be entering the USA through Detroit, so it does not appear that a convenient approval of work status is available for us. Customer service, convenience...efficiency - it all seems to be beyond the understanding of USCIS.

What of the beneficiary's teenaged daughter? Does she fall within the 274a.12(a)(6) category??

I was hoping that some minimal part-time holiday work at the mall would provide a way for them to quickly feel a part of life here - something to quickly take their minds off of what they have left behind. But, the December holidays may be too quickly approaching for us to get the necessary govt approval.

Just a basic question for confirmation...

To obtain work permission after arriving on a K1 visa - there must first be marriage and then adjustment of status before the beneficiary is permitted to work for any business (or other individual), correct??

We too have no notice that our case (approved Sept 1) has been received by NVC. I do not understand those who get no notice, only to receive an email that their case is already en route to their consulate... What of the need to file the I864 financial affidavit and the petitioner's need to file the DS230 with NVC?? Are these now items that are simply brought to the interview, and the beneficiary need only give notice to the consulate that those forms are complete and ready for presenting at the time of interview? I am wondering if Ewok and Aussiewench's pinned Discussions on this part of the process may be outdated with all the re-structuring...

Wow, Eli!!!! I was thinking this was going to happen - then opened my big mouth last week re: your recent "touches"... and, you know what they say about no-hitters - don't say a word or you'll jinx it. Well, I got to worrying that I had done just that to you guys. But, the great news arrives. Wonderful! May the future be smooth sailing from here on out for both of you...and I wish you many years of happiness to boot.

Great news, Barry!!! I know what you mean when you say it comes out of no-where. But what a wonderful surprise and relief. Congratulations...

Wonderful news to share with all of us!! Congrats!

I can't wait to see a summary of all the partying this week has spawned...

The full moon has been good to all of us this month! Congratulations!!

May the excitement and joy of sweet beginnings continue through all the years of your time together.

Such great news to begin a weekend!!! I noticed that they had been "touching" Eli pretty regular these past days also... I love to see all the activity. Let us all hope that the approvals continue for all the pending March/April (and older) applicants.

Again, great news Gary and Luz!

Some more great news for another NSC transferee, Thank goodness!! Party on - you certainly deserve a good release from all the tension this puts us through. I am so happy for you both.

It is such good news you share with us!! I know what you mean about the shakes and dis-belief... unbelievable joy is what it is. Congratulations!

Great news, kitkat!!!! I do so love the new avatar - very "Goldie Hawn-ish". Dance the night away. You deserve a good celebration.