Jump to content

andrewmeier

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    23

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by andrewmeier

    Has Anybody heard of this???

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    We went for my SO to take his driving test. The lady said that we were on a K-3 visa now since we had gotten married.He came here on K-1. I have never heard of it changing to a K-3 visa after you got married. ANYBODY KNOW ABOUT THIS????? Thanks, D

    Sounds like the person isn't used to dealing with non-citizens. I walked into a DMV after moving state to change my license and they said "what's your ssn?", and I proceded to say "I don't have on because", they then cut me off and took pleasure in saying "well then there is nothing we can do for you". Lucky for me I know someone at the DMV and they sorted it out for me.

    Did you get what you needed?

    it used to be so easy

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    i remember i was in florida in 1997 and have rent a home there for 5 months. i was there on a extended tourist visa (today --> B2)

    no one asked me about a social security number. i even went to the local DMV and got a DL valid for 2 years, a regular bank account and everything..

    a friend of mine even got a social security card (not valid for work) over there in california...

    thank you mister as.hole bin laden! you destroyed many dreams. because of you and your organisation many loving couples now struggle because the immigration law tighten up.

    now i even fear the immigration officer every time at the POE and i am afraid he has a bad day and kicks me out for nothing (believe it or not, this happens)

    i should have stayed there and apply for a green card then when it was way easier because in my heart i am a us citizen. im sad (and pissed) to be over here in this stupid european country. i even would give my life for the united states if i had to.

    I understand your aggravation, but enjoy Switzerland while you can... It's a beautiful country with lots to offer, many things which this country doesn't. You'll get what you want in the end, hang in there.

    Got interview date...

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted · Edited by andrewmeier

    Hi all,

    I got married in October in the US and filed for AOS. Everything seems to be going according to plan; I got NOAs, a biometric appointment (which I did...), and an interview for later next month. Assuming the interview goes to plan, how soon can I expect to have my greencard? I assume it can't be long off the interview date, but if so, shouldn't I have my EAD/AP already? Most people have those things in hand before their interview no?

    Thanks, as always

    (filed: 11/18/2007, interview: 2/25/2008)

    K3 Clarification

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Thanks guys. I know I probably don't need a lawyer (an expensive one too), but I tend to get a little paranoid about stuff like this, and having a lawyer would help me deal... Not that I should count on it, but are these things always a 6 month minimum to interview or do people totally luck out sometimes and have it process way faster?

    K3 Clarification

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Hey everyone,

    I'll keep this brief... I'm about to file for K3 (according to the lawyer we'll have to go the I-129F route rather than the I-130 route as we're newly weds and really don't enough supporting evidence of living together). Anyway I was just wondering about processing time stories. Lawyer number 1 said a 7-8 month wait from filing till the interview, lawyer number two tried to prepare us for 12-15 months). On the plus side this consulate in Switz is really fast once everything makes it there...

    Anyway, any thoughts? Stories? I need a pick-me-up.

    Thanks.

    What is next?

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by andrewmeier

    Hi sanderscn, welcome to vj!

    First off, to receive a greencard you must have permanent resident status. For someone married to a US citizen without having lived in the US already, the process would go something like this:

    1. The couple would apply for a K-3 visa. This is the standard visa issued to foreign-spouses of US citizens who wish to bring them over here.

    2. After a long..."fun" process (the US spouse gets plenty of paperwork too), the foreign spouse can then enter the US.

    3. After entering the US on the K-3 visa the foreign spouse then applies for permanent resident status/adjustment of status (AOS).

    4. Permanent resident status is essentially a greencard, but it will take up to 6 months to receive it. After approval you will be granted the "papers" that allow you to do everything the greencard allows you to do (work, drivers licence, etc.)...while it's still processing.

    *5. You can't leave the US until you receive what is called Advanced Parole. You can apply for this at the same time as the adjustment of status.

    6. After just under 2 years you apply for a new greencard (which will be valid for 10 years).

    I'm not an expert, but if I have anything wrong I'm sure another member will be quick to correct me.

    Hope that helps,

    Good luck with your journey!

    P.S. The guides on this website are extremely helpful. Check them out!

    CA Service Center

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Not too much info at all jundp, thanks for your thoughts. We have had some LD experience several times, but only two months at a time and although we dealt with it, neither of us were all too happy. We'd be able to visit each other whenever her job or the job I'd potentially have would let us, but it's not like I could come here (I know it's actually a grey matter, but I'd rather play it safe and not even try it). My family has met her already, and no they wouldn't object to a wedding ceremony here.

    I dunno, it's just a tough call. I really feel like I need some grounding right now and that "home" is the only place I could do it, but spending some undetermined amount of time apart that's averaging 9 months is an ugly thing to think about. I've been churning this over in my head for over a week now...nooo sleep for me :unsure:

    CA Service Center

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    **I'm posting this again as I'm afraid no one will notice it on the previous page...**

    Hey guys,

    Thanks a lot for your thoughts/posts. It does seem like a mess... It's a shame to think of all the pain so many people are having to go through just so the govt. can save/make some $$$ and change procedures as they please. I understand them wanting to make sure a potential marriage is legit, but making a couple wait up to a year to even see eachother again is just outrageous.

    I'm a student finishing up here (this week) and the main thing I'm trying to figure out is whether to get married now and just file for AOS, or go home and file for K1. It might seem like an obvious choice as the first option would be considerably faster, but I do miss my family and friends (it's been a while), and I don't like the idea of rushing a marriage...

    Thanks again.

    CA Service Center

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    Thanks a lot for your thoughts/posts. It does seem like a mess... It's a shame to think of all the pain so many people are having to go through just so the govt. can save/make some $$$ and change procedures as they please. I understand them wanting to make sure a potential marriage is legit, but making a couple wait up to a year to even see eachother again is just outrageous.

    I'm a student finishing up here (this week) and the main thing I'm trying to figure out is whether to get married now and just file for AOS, or go home and file for K1. It might seem like an obvious choice as the first option would be considerably faster, but I do miss my family and friends (it's been a while), and I don't like the idea of rushing a marriage...

    Thanks again.

    CA Service Center

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Please don't kill me for asking this (you can give me a link if you want) - How long are K1s taking on average at the CSC right now? I guess what I mean is from the time you send the petition to the time they send your case to the consulate.

    Also, when you mentioned them hiring more people...what is the general opinion in terms of this actually making a difference and speeding things up? I know any kind of bureaucracy like this typically takes a long time, but are we still looking at an average wait time for the last 5 years, or are things REALLY bad right now?

    Thanks.

    CA Service Center

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Just wondering if the California service center is running par with the other service centers at the moment, or faster, having problems, etc?

    (Applying for K1...)

    Many thanks.

    There are only two services centers and they are both extremely slow right now!!!

    Thanks for getting back to me. I thought there were a bunch - Cali, Vermont, Texas and Nebraska? 2 of them closed? Why are they so slow right now? Thanks.

×
×
  • Create New...