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3 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

I think K3 timelines were merged with CR1/IR1 a few years back.

I think they should be separated

My friend's wife was born and raised in Yemen.  She only stayed in malaysia for 4 months and they sent a police report from malaysia only and got approved.  I know the instructions say to include a police report from the home country and each country lived in for 6 months or over, but thats not true according to a number of applicants I know

US embassy in Yemen is closed

Very common lots of my friends interviewed.  I have zero crimes on my record and i am a college graduate and work for the government as an engineer actually

Because my wife is from Yemen which is a high risk country i guess.  It's common to delay and interviews the petitioner if their spouse is from Yemen

1 minute ago, Jhonny said:

So, and the delay, how many weeks or months was?

RFE was sent to me on April 17th this year.  Then I got transferred to the local office on June 1st and still waiting on what they want to do next for me.  I think they will interview me.  I aould say the delay is about 2-3 months for a normal case

1 minute ago, Jordan8768 said:

No one will be willing to help you if you're going to be rude and aggressive...

I didn't ask for help first of all.  I just highlighting something thats wrong with the structure of the Processing Times section which should be fixed to improve that part of the website. 

I don't know how I was rude, but I don't remember cursing or disrespecting anyone on here ever.  I actually blamed myself and said that I must be hard to understand to have 2 people miss what I said.  But ok, sorry for whatever offended you

Just now, Jhonny said:

So, you get an RFE,and you gave them the photos, that's what we're not wanting to have, an RFE that delay our process.

So, nothing wrong happens, if you for expample include it in the package, photos as evidence? for example.

Yeah I got an RFE and I hope you don't get one because it does delay the process.  I think even if I would have sent photos they wouldve still sent me an RFE because they asked for a lot more than just photos.  My RFE response was almost 30 pages worth of proofs

1 minute ago, Illiria said:

And you missed my edit, my deepest apologies that my phone keeling over as I edited my post offended you.

 

As for TSC not being listed I think it only recent started processing these forms so that could be added seperately but for the most part it would be redundant as it has been a while since the k3 has been useful due to the much improved spousal visa processing times. Back when k3 was only being processed at the other centres it was being processed much quicker so it made sense to have it listed separately now it isn't so what is the point in having tsc separate spousal and k3?

 

The misinformation line telling you that k3 and spousal visa having different processing times is also inaccurate unless they pointed out that k3 are taking longer than spousal on average lately so there isn't much point in doing it.

It's OK no need to apologize.  I know the K3 was useful when the I-130 was taking a long time, but in my case its kind of useful because my I-130 has been processing for over 8 months and I haven't gotten anything and waiting on a local office interview for me (the petitioner).  My I-129F K3 was received by the TSC back on Feb 6th, and I was told it takes about 6 months is what the normal processing time is for it.  I am hoping my I-129F K3 gets approved before my I-130 so I can have my wife with me.

16 minutes ago, Jhonny said:

Really THANK YOU!

So we are going to use a Black Ink pen, thanks...

So for a proof, , well if we don't have it , is neccesary as a proof, then you recomend us to create it !

Another Question, in this part of the proccess , the I-130 part, we need to provide evidence in photos about us, chats in whatsapp, photos of air tickets, e-mails, so try to gave them many evidence as possible, for example our wedding photos, and include it in the I-130 pack?

 

Thanks again for your patience and comprehension, but we are kind of paranoic because of bad expericence and delay in the past all about bad information of this similar proccess.

 

I don't want to give you an advise I am not sure of, but when I filled out my I-130 back in December 2016 it didn't ask for photos and I didn't include any photos.  When I got the RFE, I sent the pictures

Just now, Jordan8768 said:

They're not misleading.  They're estimates based on what timescale of VJ users are reporting. 

 

Theyre educated guesses. 

R U Serious, am I that confusing and hard to understand??? I must be because you keep talking about the dates and estimates and I am talking about the way its structured.  The I-130 should be by itself and the I-129F K3 should be by itself with TSC listed under it.

Right now I-130 is combined with K3 and that's wrong

6 minutes ago, Illiria said:

*Facepalm*

 

The visa journey processing times are based on user entered data. The more people who fillin their timelines the more accurate it is. There is nothing to *fix* and no way to do it other than force everyone to start a timeline before they can post which they then won't update so it's pointless to force people to start anyway. 

 

It actually states this at the bottom of you timeline 'Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences 
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.  
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily 
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing 
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing 
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not 
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the USCIS processing times to see if your application 
is past due.'

 

Also on the processing timelines it states ' based on visajourney member timelines' it's only as actuate as the data that members put in. 

 

The search engine is your friend, sometimes. 

You are talking about the dates, but I am talking about how its split.  2 different things. I don't care about the dates and what members are reporting.  If you read my thread again, you will see that I am saying I-129F K3 at least mine is being processed at the TSC.  Under the I-129F K3 there is no TSC.  But under the I-130 it also says & K3 and those 2 don't have the same paths.   If you go to the USCIS.GOV and click on TOOLS then pick the TSC, you will see that the I-130 has a row and the I-129F K3 has a different row and they have different dates.  On the VISA Journey site it combines I-130 & K3 and gives them when they should be split.  Don't focus on the dates because I know those are only estimates

use a black ink pen.  It says that in the instructions.

as far as proof, try to open a bank account with both names or get any type of rent/lease with both names on them or any type of utility bill.  Save old chats/emails/call logs and such.

For photos, you have to wire the name of each person on the back and date if the picture doesn't have a date on the front. I think they ask to write with a pencil on the back of the photos.  When I sent the photos I also included a very brief description for example, "Picture taken at the park 6 months before getting married", but you don't have to

So when I go to the "Processing Times" section on the Visa Journey site on the right hand side it shows the processing times for each service center based on what members are reporting.  I filed an I-129F K3 and it's at the Texas Service Center (TSC).  When I look at the "Current Processing TImes" section on the right hand side it has I-129F for K1 Visa and it lists CSC, TSC, VSC.  There is also an I-129F for K3 Visa, but it only lists CSC and VSC.

Under that there is the I-130 for IR1/CR1 & K3 and it lists TSC, but why is there a section for I-129F for K3 and TSC is not listed under it?  It's kind of confusing.

I actually submitted an I-130 & I-129F K3 and a tier 2 officer told me both forms have different timeframes.  Maybe VisaJourney administrators can fix this

I dealt with my State's congresswoman's immigration clerk and she told me there is no expedite at the NVC stage.  When I contacted my State's Senator's immigration clerk she told me its very hard to get an expedite with the NVC unless it's a medical emergency.  The medical condition has to be tied to one of the married couple not members of their family.

I don't think the lawyer is lying, but if you ask the lawyer "why others were expedited?" I am sure he/she will explain to you why he said there is no expedite with the NVC and I believe he probably was speaking about your case.

I am not sure why a lawyer would lie to you because he can request an expedite and charge you more.  It's more work for him if you think about it. 

But I say call the NVC and request an expedite yourself which you can. 

However, your lawyer saying the NVC process will take 6 months is not a stretch.  I think your lawyer is trying to make you not set your expectations too high.  If you think about it the USCIS will send your case to the NVC which can take 1-2 weeks.  Then the NVC will take 1-2 weeks to process a number for your case.  Then you have to fillout the first form, then the second form, then pay the first fee then the second fee.  This will take 1 week in best cases. then you have to send your documents which will take 1/2 week for the NVC to receive them and say another 1/2 to update your case and start reviewing them.  The review process according to what people are seeing is 11 weeks.  Then you have to add 1.5 months at least for the interview depending on how busy the embassy is, but this can take up to 3 months just for the embassy to give you an interview.  So, the process can take 5.75 months - 7 months.  I don't think your lawyer is lying, but you need to ask him/her the right questions to clarify what he tells you.

40 minutes ago, tab0712 said:

Did you include the passport size pics with each G325a? Maybe a signature is missing? 

 

 

you are incredibly rude. All posts have a purpose. And they are looking for guidance or to vent. Which I am sure you have done. 

If you think about it, another purpose is to learn how rude some people are.  As if someone is forcing them to read things

Hello,

I spoke to a USCIS Officer today or maybe I should say "agent."  I told him the chart on the USCIS.GOV was last updated on May 31st, 2017 since he was using the date on the chart to convince me the TSC hasn't gotten or started processing cases submitted in the same month as mine.  The agent told me not to pay attention to the date above the chart which usually says " Field Office Processing Dates for Texas Service Center as of: May 31, 2017 " and only to look at the date at the bottom of the page where it says " Last Updated: July 18, 2017 ." 

Which date do the members look at or were told to look at to know when the dates in the charts were updated?  I know the date above usually gets updated every 2 months and thats the date I usually look at.  But the agent said the chart is always updated around the 15th of each month and I am not sure I believe him.  I asked the agent what is the purpose of the date above the chart and he told me its the last time the structure of the chart is updated.  He even gave me an example, his example was if a service center starts to process a form which is never processed by that service center, then that form is added to the chart.  But the dates in the chart are updated on the 15th of each month according to the agent.

I then told him that I have seen the date above not change for 2 months and the dates in the chart didn't neither, but I couldn't make a comment regarding the bottom date.  I have been lied to so many times by them that I don't believe a thing they tell me

9 minutes ago, Going through said:

With a Canadian passport (not any special visa) you can stay up to 6 months outside of Canada as a tourist legally.  So it's not a big deal (to Canada) if she was staying with him for a week and going back and forth like that.  On the American side, if she was legally authorized to work and was employed in the US, they would expect her to be crossing frequently too.

 

If she outright was talking about what she was doing was illegal....then...yeah, I don't think she had a K1 visa before getting married 

Yeah, I don't know for sure what she was doing.  I know she used to say it was illegal for her to brings fruits from the USA to Canada.  She did say something about she has to show them shes crossing the border. 

3 minutes ago, Going through said:

Not necessarily.  People have adjusted status within the US after marrying on a tourist, student or work visa as well.  In those cases they are able to remain and live with their spouse while their case is pending.  They have to prove there was no intent to circumvent immigration law by doing so, however.  And the person has to prove they are not crossing the border with the intent to  marry/stay and file for immigration purposes too.

Yeah, I can't speak for what she did.  I know she used to sometimes say what she was doing was illegal lol because she needed to go back every I dont know how long.  But she married a lawyer so I am sure he knew what they were doing.  She used to live with him for a week then return to Canada and come back a day later to stay with him.  Not sure exactly though the details

I work with a Canadian lady that married an American lawyer.  She works in the USA though and crossed the border everyday.  She got married in the USA and lived with him which tells me they did a K1

it depends on what embassy you will go through and how busy they are.  I know it has to be at least 30 days

2 minutes ago, Eric-Pris said:

15 weeks?  NVC should take < 6 weeks total, sometimes less.

When I said 15 weeks, 2 weeks for the USCIS to send the approved case to the NVC and 1-2 weeks for the NVC to process a case number. Then you have to add some time to pay the fees and submit the forms online which you can't do all at once. You must do each step one at a time because the NVC doesn't allow you to proceed to the next step unless the step before it is complete.

The NVC is taking 11 weeks to review documents and thats the timing on their website and a lot of members are reporting the same timing.  May be for a I-129 K1 it's less than 6 weeks, but for an I-130 its around the same timing I described.  Give or take 1-2 weeks

3 minutes ago, Camcamtheman2 said:

Yeah this whole thing is strange. We did send in our petition on june 1st and The Rome USCIS sent me this on the 25th of july - 

We are pleased to inform you that the I-130 petition for your spouse has been granted today. A notice of approval has been mailed to you and the approved petition will be sent to the U.S. Consulate in Naples (Immigrant Visa Section) by the end of this week. Their contact information follows: IVNaples@state.gov.

Unless i'm mistaken, this means that Naples will contact me to schedule an appointment/medical visit (at least thats what i got from this)

It sounds like you applied from Rome, not the USA.  The process I explained above is if you apply from the USA

I am kind of surprised how your case will be sent to Naples when only the USCIS approved your case!  Usually after the USCIS approves an I-130 case, it takes 2 weeks to send it to the NVC.  The NVC will then take 1 - 2 weeks to give your case a number then you have to fill out some forms online and pay the fees which take about a week.  Then you can send your documents to the NVC and once the NVC receives your documents, then they usually take 11 weeks to review the documents.  Once the documents are reviewed, an embassy interview is scheduled which has to be at least 30 days from the day you are notified.  The NVC process takes about 15 weeks and the embassy is around 4 weeks.  But I am not sure how the USCIS will send your case to Naples and skip the NVC.  Good luck though and good for you if they will skip the NVC