Em&B

2 hours ago, Kasandrakris said:

I am in the same boat

Yeah .. it really does suck but I suppose it’s better than still saying “case received” 

So I got an update today that we were mailed an RFE today.. 😬😬 old site March 19th new site March 23rd 

6 minutes ago, Alan&Alex said:

I found that the 12 cases around our case number were all filed on the same day and are I-129F. Three of those cases have been approved and two have an RFE. Seven, including ours, is pending. No idea if this means they are all "stack" an agent is working on or what. I doubt it since the processed ones are days apart. 

 

I do wonder what their velocity is per agent per day. 

How do you go about doing this? 

59 minutes ago, PaulMac said:

@Nicola and Jordan Congratz guys!! Glad to hear You got approved!

On the other hand, i spoke with Tier 2. Finally. Got couple updates. The Rep was extremely nice, though felt like in a hurry so i didn't want to hold him up too long.
He said my case is in CSC and was assigned to the officer (?) and is being processed. He said he can't estimate how long exactly it will take, but from his experience he said no longer than two weeks, though he's obliged to tell 45 days, since it's still within normal processing window.
Then he proceeded to explain that CSC at the moment is extremely backed up and they are doing their best to catch up. On top of that he said that March is one of the most piled up months from past 12months so it might take some time. Although he said that they are currently processing end of February, some people from march will start getting decisions, as some officers are appointed to catch up and do the more recent ones, hence the recent approvals. So overall, he said i'm alright, and he see's no RFE or anything on his end just the word "Processing/Pending", which he explained could mean that the Officer is currently working, OR he has the box with all the applications in his office and mine is just waiting to be processed by officer.

Hope this gives some hope and a lift in mood.
I'm March 19th old, March 23rd New.

Hold on guys!
best,
P

Good to know considering you and I have the same exact dates, old and new! 😊

11 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Saudi Arabia P3 letter

https://photos.state.gov/libraries/saudi-arabia/231771/public/k1packet_001.pdf

 

Additional information for K-1

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

 

Embassy Reviews - Good source of information and what to expect

Saudi Arabia Embassy Reviews on VJ

 

After you get your case number from NVC it would be a good idea if you were to connect with the VJ sub forum for all things dealing with the US Embassy in Colombia and they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa from their personal experience. Link:

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

Get the US Embassy Colombian K-1 Packet 3 (P3) at  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hB3bl9Snfkb0NiMVFUd2JsVjA/view  as this is your bible needed to complete and receive your visa. The required documents are included and use the EL as a check list. Once you have completed or gathered the required documents you'll be ready for your interview. If it is not on the Embassy letter, it probably is not needed.

 

Last but not least, READ the pages on the US Embassy website for your country so that you are up to speed.

 

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/

 

One last place to check for information would be the VJ Wiki found here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages and here http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Colombia&cty=Bogota

 

Good luck and God's speed.

Thank you!! Very helpful

Does anybody know what the packet 3 or 4 is for Riyadh? Copy of it? What it looks like? 

41 minutes ago, gavin923 said:

If the co-sponsor is retired it might be helpful to have them send a list of assets (savings, checking, investment accounts, IRAs, etc).

i believe you can directly download transcripts from the IRS website for your last several years of filing. I ordered mine to be mailed and they arrived in about a week or 2.

 

Good luck!

Thank you so much! 

1 minute ago, gavin923 said:

Retired individuals are still required to file taxes.

Oh ok.. well maybe so need to check to see if they did.. do you have information to the rest of my post? 

Can someone help me out.. if I am using a cosponsor and that person is retired therefore doesn’t file taxes on retirement how or what would they use to send as there income proof if they don’t have any tax returns ... also I will have to get my past tax returns and was wondering how long it takes to get your tax returns from the irs? I also have my w-2s from the past few years so I can just make copies of those right? And with currently being unemployed i won’t need any of the employer items correct just mark unemployed on the I-134? Thanks!! 

3 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Yes you file both together and add in the I-131. The fees for the I-765 (EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

Thank you so much!! 

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

@Em&B So I have heard that with some new law apparently that is making it really hard almost impossible for people to get a job/hired in the U.S. now ... that employers have to show that there is no U.S. Citizen qualified to fill the position? 🙄😒🤔 something about not being able to work until you are a citizen? Has anyone heard anything about this? This terrifies me.. if it is true, how are any of the fiancés coming into America going to find jobs! 

 

To follow up on your posting in the closed thread I offer you this explanation.

 

You are referring to someone who is processing through a EBx visa. There are number of EBx types of visas. Once of which needs the Employer to prove to the US Govt that there isn't a USC to fill that position first. If not then the EBx is issued for that process.

 

Now a CR-1 married seeking a family based visa and a K-1 also seeking a family based visa can work once the begin to process their AOS. Once you file the I-765 form and approved you will be able to search and receive work. Official wording below. 

 

After being admitted to the U.S. on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé(e) may immediately apply for evidence of work authorization by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. In this case, your fiancé(e)’s work authorization is valid for only 90 days after his or her entry into the U.S.

Your fiancé(e) may also apply for work authorization at the same time he or she applies for a Green Card. In this case, your fiancé(e) can file Form I-765 together with the Form I-485. In this case, your fiancé(e)’s work authorization is valid for one year and may be extended in one-year increments.

 

Thank you so much for your information.. I just want to clarify it would make more sense to file the I-765 and the I-485 together as you mentioned in the second option once the fiancé gets to America right? Because from what I am understanding only filing I-765 and getting 90 days validity would be kinda pointless because what would you do after the 90 days is up ya know? 

45 minutes ago, rbrow5 said:

 

I'm pretty sure this only applies to people looking for work visas i.e they will not provide a visa for somebody to work in america if an american citizen can fill the position. You will legally be allowed to work in the US so this will not affect you 

Ohhh.. so basically it only applies to people that may request a work visa only for example someone trying to come over here to work not to get married? 

The work permit that a fiance would recieve after getting married would be different from the work visa? Sorry I’m all new to this immigration stuff and what’s going on with it lol 

57 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

U must be surfing fb. Stop it. Lol

 

Ther is no such law in place nor being discussed. U only need to prove ur a able and eligible to work in America.

57 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

U must be surfing fb. Stop it. Lol

 

Ther is no such law in place nor being discussed. U only need to prove ur a able and eligible to work in America.

That is such a relief!! My fiancé was telling me about it that his friend had seen or heard about it and was causing him not to get a job so he went back to Saudi Arabia ... I didn’t understand it myself and it didn’t make much sense but I just figured I would try to find out about it... it wouldn’t make any sense at all with all the people coming into America and having to wait what 10 years lol for citizenship or whatever it is to actually start a job 

So I have heard that with some new law apparently that is making it really hard almost impossible for people to get a job/hired in the U.S. now ... that employers have to show that there is no U.S. Citizen qualified to fill the position? 🙄😒🤔 something about not being able to work until you are a citizen? Has anyone heard anything about this? This terrifies me.. if it is true, how are any of the fiancés coming into America going to find jobs! 

Hey, silent lurker here been on this forum and past months just to stay connected and “sane” lol we are march filers and hoping everybody starts seeing approvals very soon (fingers crossed) actually everything crossed lol .. wondering about the I134 with our embassy it says may be requested? Not sure if we would need it or not.. 🙄 if so I would be using a cosponsor and they are retired so there income is not taxed .. idk how or what documents they could send with the form.. help?