Duende

Well I called NVC today and they have my K3 but not I-130. gave me my case number and said it would be forwarded soon to the embassy

Well congrats to you!

We are still WAITING, nothing...I'm very depressed here.

Any new approvals lately?

It seems I'm not alone. I'm a July filer, and I'm still here, Waiting. I had an unexpected touch on Friday, but other than that. Still nothing.

Hang in there everyone, our time will come.

What's going on July Filers? Any good news around here? As for me, NOTHING. I'm kind of scared that my K-3 will be cancelled. It's been 7 months since I filed and NOTHING. I can't wait any longer...

IM GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED HERE. I'M A JULY FILER AND NOTHING YET. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. IM AFRAID THEY WILL CANCEL OUR I-129F NOW.

ANY MORE APPROVALS LATELY?

I am jealous of many of you. My 130 just went over 246 days. Due to my SR in December i got a letter, "background check remains open", which means im sitting in FBI. By common timelines of NOA1 5/18, i have been sitting in background check for 3 months now. No touches, no RFE's. As a matter of fact, i have had no touches on the 130 or K3 since NOA1 was generated.

On 1/4 I contacted both Senators and my Congressman for constituent services, and all are investigating. It seems my case is in the unfortunate 1-5% of cases that just seem to float around for no reason.

Of course i go mad sometimes. I am alone with my 3 kids from my prior marriage, so i have to stay strong. Dora too is suffering for she rented her flat on a long term lease and moved back with her widower father for what we thought would be a short time. Sadly, we are greatly mistaken.

But for those of you around 180 days with no approval, be strong. Our marriages are stronger than this process. As a matter of fact, i believe that this suffering is purifying my love for Dora. Let us all endure, and prevail over this. May the peace of the Lord be with all of you.

-jamie

Hang in there, we are sorry you are stuck there, but apparently you are not the only one. You have probably read GOGO's posts and he is on the same boat. He has contacted everyone in our goverment and they just cant help him. Have patience my friend and I hope this is over for you soon.

LEt's track people who have similar timelines and have not been approved yet.

Why start a new thread when we already have one? We are all posting our progress in the K3 JULY FILERS thread.

I haven't heard anything either. I miss my hubby so much.

I understand you,

Me too!

DARN, I'm also waiting! Nothing yet, no news. Anymore July filers out there still waiting? Or is there only a few of us?

Hi guys,

Have any of you been approved lately? Nothing here, I'm getting very desperate here. 5 MONTHS and nothing....I cannot take it anymore. USCIS is killing us.

Our I-130 and I-129F were both approved today! Yipee!

Congratulations OlivianWaleed!!! Great news!!!

Nothing for us yet....we are still waiting. I can't wait to be approved and to see my wife. An approval would be a nice Xmas gift.....I'm crossing my fingers.

Congratulations to all of the new approvals! Everyone still waiting: Hang in there. I think your approvals are on their way soon!

Olivianwaleed....I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT...we are next.

Congratulations on your anniversary Calatmika....I hope those touches mean your approvals. And I hope you are right NKSJ, I wish they come to us VERY SOON.

COME ON CSC...GIVE US OUR APPROVALS. We are starting a new week, so let's hope we have more approvals coming.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!

IT'S ALMOST OUR TURN...I CAN FEEL IT...(I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT ERINNMICHELLE)

Hang in there my friends.

DivineMercy and GOGO, be patient. We are all in this together, and the best thing I can tell you is to take it one day at a time. Stressing just makes you lose your mind. I'm about to lose it, but I keep strong for my wife.

I-864 is for green-cards either through an immigrant visa (CR-1 IR-1) or adjusting status in the USA from a non-immigrant K-Visa.

I-134 is for non-immigrant K-Visa interview at the consulate.

K3 uses the I134, bene takes it to the interview.

The I-130 process requires the I-864 form which now appears to go to the NVC at some point plus a fee. But the K-1 process requires the I-134 form which seems to be for the beneficiary to take with her/him to the final interview.

Can someone explain how these forms are handled now with k-3?

Thanks!

I have seen traffic that I need to send a W-2 instead of a copy of my tax return (1040) to accompany the I-134. Is this true? and if so do I just need the last year?

Thanks

If you use 1040 to show income, the numbers on the 1040 need to be proven, that is what the W2 is for, You can also use simple IRS transcripts.

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

Mwah YuandDan, great answer

Hi there, I believe only one year of income tax returns are required (unless you want to submit the three years).

Please read below. The statement below was copied from the travel.state.gov website. (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#income_documentation)

"What income documentation is required?

With their Form I-864, the sponsor is required to submit an IRS transcript or photocopy of only the most recent Federal income tax return. However, the sponsor may, at his or her option, submit Federal income tax returns for the three most recent years if the sponsor believes these additional tax returns may help establish the sponsor's ability to maintain his or her household income at the applicable threshold set forth in the poverty guidelines. The consular officer will determine whether the income stated by the sponsor and documented in the tax return and any other evidence meets the poverty guidelines in effect as of the time of the I-864 was filed with the National Visa Center, the U.S. embassy or consulate. If the income stated by the sponsor does not meet the poverty guidelines then the consular officer may request the sponsor may submit current year income information for additional evidence to reach a determination. If the sponsor is relying on income from any household member or dependents to reach the minimum income requirement, an IRS-issued transcript or a copy of each individual's most recent tax return is also required, and each person must complete a Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household member. The consular officer may ask for additional income documentation, such as employment letter.

I hope this helps.

This is very confusing... for K3 (I-129F) interview... do we need I-134 or I-864? ...I know this is a redendand question ..but this last us state statement mentioned I-164!

K3s only need the I-134 for the embassy interview.

They will have to use the I-864 when they adjust status later in the US.

YEP, that's right. For the K3 interview you need I-134.

Hey guys I was touched again today. I am a little worried here, is this a good sign or bad? I have read that many touches can also mean the dreaded RFE letter. What do you think?

I am going to see my wife in Chile SOON, are any of you guys traveling during the holidays to see your spouses?

Hi Duende, can you please fill in your timeline? It's hard to know if you're close to approval or what's going on because I can't see the dates for your NOA1 for the I-130 or the I-129. Thanks!

Hello nksj, I am very new to this site and Im still learning my way around it. I have added my timeline and I hope this helps. I think our approvals should come very soon. CROSS YOUR FINGERS AND PRAY.

Hey guys I was touched again today. I am a little worried here, is this a good sign or bad? I have read that many touches can also mean the dreaded RFE letter. What do you think?

I am going to see my wife in Chile SOON, are any of you guys traveling during the holidays to see your spouses?

My timeline is below. I have heard nothing. And aside from the initial touches, I've received no touches. It's just totally depressing coming into the holidays without my husband. It's doubly hard because the lack of progress at CSC with the filers in April, May and June plays on my fears that I won't hear anything until after 2008 has begun. :crying:

I am new to this site and I love it. People here are very helpful. Thanks. I was touched today. I hope this means something good.

Good day everyone...

I would like to start a new thread to track all of us JULY, I-129F/K3 Filers. As you can see only my I-30 is approved since I sent this in May. I sent my I-129F on July 20th and until now I have not been approved (pending). I would appreciate if you could share the progress of your I-129F's filed in July.

THANKS!!!

HELLO, I SENT MY I-129F ON JULY 22ND. NO APPROVAL YET. WAITING.