AnneiyAndJacky

Last night I arrived home from work, turned on my PC and learned I'd been notified (8 times !!) that the USCIS had approved our K-3 Visa. My wife and I had sent our I-130 out in mid-Sept., then mailed our I-129-F to Chicago (which then sent it to Vermont) a few weeks later. We were married in June in the Philippines. While we're very excited about the approval, according to statistics, the Embassy in Manila moves slowly. Based on others' experiences, will she have to wait about 3 months for her interview?

congrats!!!!! i wish i could say the same thing.... sighhhhhh

SAME HERE!!! I129f & I130 got approved the same day on November 28. We got married July 09 btw and filed the petition mid september too!!!

USCIS has a new policy in which they presume that people approved for K3 will come to the U.S. and do AOS. If you actually want to get the IR/CR1 in your home country, you must fill out the I824 (I believe this is the correct form) and pay $200 to request that the approved I130 be forwarded to the NVC.

oh i see. actually that was our idea before, instead of k3 we will file IR/CR1 BUT we thought that would take longer, the processing time for that is like 9 to 18months, isnt it???

Congratulations!! Wonderful news

Yeah that's really a good news.. but funny was uscis approved the I-130 and thought that i am already staying in the u.s, stated in the letter that i have to go to certain office to adjust my status.. me and my hubby were like... "it seem that they're not really reading the application ????" so we have to write them a letter to inform them that im not there yet... but what do u guys think??? does it affect our application status for I-130 and might cancel the approval????

GGOD NEWS GUYS!!!!! My I-129f and I-130 got approved on November 28. The case status online is not update!!!!!!

All K3 petitions are mailed to Chicago, and then they used to be immediately forwaded to Nebraska for processing. Now Nebraska is sending them out to California and Vermont for the "faster processing."

Right, duh! I totally forgot the forwarding part! I hope VSC speeds up their processing soon for both 130 and 129F.

Isn't the VSC far faster than CSC already?

Yeah i noticed that!!!!! can't wait for the approval... how long can we wait for the whole process? seem csc got a lot of application than vsc

How do I post a "touched" on my timeline?

i dont think u could.. but u can update ur signature & put ur personalized timeline

Beginning October 23, 2006, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) National Benefits Center (NBC) began transferring Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), (petitions for K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens only), to the California Service Center (CSC) and the Vermont Service Center (VSC), depending on the location of the related Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This transfer is being implemented in preparation for Phase 3 of the USCIS initiative to use centralized filing and bi-specialized adjudication. Through this Bi-Specialization effort, USCIS continues to align similar workloads between two “sister” service centers, CSC and VSC, to better manage cases and improve customer service.

USCIS will continue to forward approved Form I-129F (K-3) petitions to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. However, it will retain approved Form I-130 petitions, based upon a mutual agreement with the Department of State. USCIS will retain all approved Forms I-130 for retrieval upon the beneficiary’s eventual application for adjustment of status (Form I-485), unless the petitioner clearly indicates on Form I-130 that the beneficiary will use the consular process. USCIS will store approved Form I-130 petitions at its National Record Center (NRC).

For full press release http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/PN_i-129f.pdf

OOHHH!!! thanks for this info!!! but my question is... how long am i going to wait for the approval??? errrmmm...im just worried or maybe im being too impatient...

The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) that was transferred to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location is now pending there. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

im kinda wary why did they transfer the I129F to california service center??? is this a positive sign or what???

No touches for my case at all since I recieved NOA1s, neither I-130 nor I-139F. I guess I'm too impatient.:-)

awww i got envy to some people who got touched twice or thrice... me, just once... awwww

Well, I checked status on new USCIS website, adn my application is touched and updated today with following message. I did applied on 09/20/2006, this is 4th touched since I have applied for k3.

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

On November 1, 2006, your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received here for processing. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates.

oh we applied on the same date too. thanks for that i checked mine too ... so my i130 touched sept 25 and i129f touched october 24 thanks for that idea

I collected interview questions for a while so here is what I have (Love Cebu by the way):

What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

• What are your hobbies and interests?

• What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

• What do you do for a living?

• Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

• Does he have any children?

• Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

• Did you know that your fiancee was divorced in 199-?

• Does this matter to you?

• Where do you plan to live in the United States?

• When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

• How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

• Do you have any wedding plans? Are you planning to have children?

• What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

• What is your religious background?

• Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

• Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

• How do you two communicate?

• Why do you want to come to the United States?

What is your fiance's name?

How do you spell their last name?

When did you meet and how?

Have you ever been to the US?

Are you a terrorist?

When do you plan on entering the US?

What are your fiance's parents names?

Does your fiance have any brothers or sisters?

Where does your fiance work?

Where do you plan on leaving upon entry to the US?

What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

• What are your hobbies and interests?

• What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

• What do you do for a living?

• Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

• Does he have any children?

• Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

• Did you know that your fiancee was divorced in 199-?

• Does this matter to you?

• Where do you plan to live in the United States?

• When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

• How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

• Do you have any wedding plans? Are you planning to have children?

• What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

• What is your religious background?

• Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

• Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

• How do you two communicate?

• Why do you want to come to the United States?

Are you a terrorist?

Are you planning to have children?

Did you know that your fiancee was divorced?

Do you have any wedding plans?

Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

Does he have any children?

Does this matter to you?

Does your fiance have any brothers or sisters?

Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

Have you ever been to US?*

Have you ever met your fiancee father or mother?*

Have you met his parents

How do you spell their last name?

How do you two communicate?

How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

How often do you talk to each other?*

How old is he?

If so, What type of visa?*

What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

What are your fiance's parents names?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you do for a living?

What does his father do?

What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

What is your fiance's name?

What is your religious background?

When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

When are you planning to get marry?*

When did you meet and how?

When do you plan on entering the US?

Where are you going to get married?

Where do you plan to live in the United States?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

thanks for these info but im just wondering what kind of questions if somebody applying for k3 visa? would that be the same???

Hi anneiy welcome to VJ. You have come to the right place to get all the help and support that you need. As ranny said before take a look at the guidelines and if you have questions about as we all have just post what you need help on and very nice and helpful people are always here to give some feedback. Cheers and all the best on your journy. =0)

awwww im sooooo touched here.... thanks for everybody!!!!!!!!

Hello anneiy!!!

Since you're K3 and I was on K3. I am willing to help you. I know you're my kababayan in the Philippines. Just send me PM if you have questions. OK? I am interested to keep in touch with you.

Timeline:

08-15-05 - First met in person (Davao City)

08-21-05 - Got engaged

11-03-05 - Second visit waiting for our wedding

11-10-05 - Wedding Day (Church Wedding)

11-11-05 - Honeymoon (Pearl Farm Resort 2 nights)

12-08-05 - CFO Seminar (Got Certificate)

01-26-06 - I-129F Sent

02-02-06 - I-129F NOA1 Received

03-12-06 - Third visit of my hubby

04-11-06 - I-129F NOA2 Received

04-25-06 - Consulate Received (US Embassy, Manila)

05-23-06 - Packet 4 Sent

06-16-06 - Packet Received delivered at home by DELBROS

06-20-06 - Fourth visit of my hubby and I've done my med. exam. too (PASSED)

08-24-06 - INTERVIEW (APPROVED)

08-29-06 - I got my VISA delivered at home by DELBROS

09-10-06 - Fifth visit of my hubby and will be going to US together.

09-13-06 - My husband and I arrived here in USA

Sweety_33

hello sweety_33 thanks for that... im sooo envy you u finally in the US (i see from ur signature) im soooo excited to know ur stories too!!!! i'll PM u whenever i need questions about k3 process

Hey everyone.

I have had a bit of a difficult time trying to understand the K3 process. The K1 flowchart seems so simple to follow, but the K3 doesn't seem quite as clear. So I thought I'd do my part and try to create a new flowchart that can help everyone out.

Can you all please help me create this? Attached is my first draft. If anything is wrong, please help me out.

Also, two immediate questions are:

1. What happens with the I-130?

2. What happens after it's sent to the consulate?

Please share your corrections and answers in this thread, and I'll try to update the flowchart every night until it is complete.

Thanks, and I hope this helps others too!

and im just wonderin' how come some the process time of k3 is fast some weren't ?????? is that true if u hire a lawyer the whole process will goin to be fast????

Hi anneiy welcome to VJ. You have come to the right place to get all the help and support that you need. As ranny said before take a look at the guidelines and if you have questions about as we all have just post what you need help on and very nice and helpful people are always here to give some feedback. Cheers and all the best on your journy. =0)

awwww im sooooo touched here.... thanks for everybody!!!!!!!!

Hi anneiy, and welcome to your journey!!! For your question . It can be found here. Feel free to post to this forum if there is anything you do not understand. Again, welcome and good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=guides#married

THANKS RANDY FOR WELCOMING ME HERE!!! SOOO EXCITED .... GLAD SOMEBODY NOTICED MY POST

wow... that is great!!!

hello people.. a friend of mine who got married to an american introduced this site.. i find it really interesting especially my husband just processed my papers... just need help for me to understand the whole process and everything.. and other stuffs do i need to prepare ..

thanks GUYS!!!!