Marina Gavrilos

I also mailed the I-129F (for K-3) on September 16 and received the NOA1 on September 22. So, I am definitely with you guys! I just hope & pray that we do not have to wait that long.

WELCOME 'Marina Gavrilos!!

Hi 'Marina Gavrilos', lets gather here. and we will talk about our progress!

Hi! Thank you! Yes, we all need to keep each other updated. Hopefully, we all get good news soon!

Yes hopefully we will get a good news soon! Exciting

I hope you are right

Sent our application to VSC in mid-September. Yet to get our notice of action (see my other post) but hoping that VSC is just slow is generating the notices.

Deepak

RooDee,

Let us know if you got your NOA1 soon...Just be patient! You will get it.

Hello Ate Criz (dorkyandpooper),

We are welcoming you here!! hehehehe. Lets keep praying! Holding Hands as in hawak kamay!hehehehe.

Good Luck to all of us! we are very excited...

Oh my God! Lovers in Love..I just looked at your times & read the approximate amount of time for the I-130 & I-129F for the CSC. It can't believe it states that it my take that long. That is scary! God, I can't believe it! =(

I also mailed the I-129F (for K-3) on September 16 and received the NOA1 on September 22. So, I am definitely with you guys! I just hope & pray that we do not have to wait that long.

WELCOME 'Marina Gavrilos!!

Hi 'Marina Gavrilos', lets gather here. and we will talk about our progress!

Hi! Thank you! Yes, we all need to keep each other updated. Hopefully, we all get good news soon!

I also mailed the I-129F (for K-3) on September 16 and received the NOA1 on September 22. So, I am definitely with you guys! I just hope & pray that we do not have to wait that long.

Hello Everyone,

I applied in September for I-130 and I-129F for my wife. I called USCIS today and spoke with an immigration officer. He told me that my case has not been assigned to an officer. I asked him how long before it is assigned and he would not give me a clear answer or an estimate. But he did say once it is assigned to an officer, then it moves pretty quickly after that.

Does anyone have any idea how long does it take USCIS to assign K3 applications to officers?

I'd appreciate your answer.

Thanks,

Joee

Did you send both the I-130 & 129F just this September that passed...last month? What Service Center did you mail it to?

Yes, I sent both I-130 and I-129F this past September 08. The service center is CSC.

Thanks.

I actually did the same...mailed the I-130 in August & I-129F in September at CSC as well. Did you get a NOA for either or? Can I ask, what telephone number did you use to call CSC? And how/what did you do to get through to actually speak to someone? I have had such a hard time to get through and speak to someone live.

Thank you.

Hello Everyone,

I applied in September for I-130 and I-129F for my wife. I called USCIS today and spoke with an immigration officer. He told me that my case has not been assigned to an officer. I asked him how long before it is assigned and he would not give me a clear answer or an estimate. But he did say once it is assigned to an officer, then it moves pretty quickly after that.

Does anyone have any idea how long does it take USCIS to assign K3 applications to officers?

I'd appreciate your answer.

Thanks,

Joee

Did you send both the I-130 & 129F just this September that passed...last month? What Service Center did you mail it to?

yes you can file directly to the US embassy in Bosnia-Herzegovina; people say it's fast and easy process!

That's right I forgot! My husband would have to then go to the US Embassy in Bosnia! I briefly assumed he would be able to go US Embassy in Germany but b/c he is a Bosnian citizen, then he would go to Bosnia.

UGH..I hate this! =(

We may just wait for this I-129F to be approved for the K3 Visa...I hope it will be approved soon.

From reading some posts on here, a "touch" could be something as simple as your case being taken out of one filing cabinet and put into another.

So as pushbrk says, a touch really has no practical meaning. Though I suppose it can assure you that it hasn't been lost!

Thank you both! I just see some people stating their I-130 was touched and some do not. Thanks again! =)

When someone states that an I-129F was touched? Or I-130 was touched? Does touched mean updated? Thank you!

Yes.

So, the information was updated. As in personal information by the petitioner? Or information updated regarding the case? Sorry!

When someone states that an I-129F was touched? Or I-130 was touched? Does touched mean updated? Thank you!

for the California Service Center? I have called and honestly cannot get through to a Customer Service Representative. Can you help me? Thank you!

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

I-134 for K-3 VISA interview, I-864 if you stick to the CR-1 path (I-130 petition only) or I-864 is used when adjusting status from a K-3 in the USA.

Consider carefully the K-3, in most cases it does not save much time, compare timelines, K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 cases were taking a very long time, this simply is not the case anymore.

CR-1 has the big benefit of GREEN-CARD upon entry, NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. K-3 CANNOT get SSN, WORK, or Get driver's license until they have EAD or Green-card, EAD can take 90 days or MORE to get.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

AOS: $1010

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I an stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

YuAndDan, can I then go ahead and go for the CR-1? even though I have an I-130, as well as, an I-129F pending? Do you think this is possible?

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

Thanks! Now can you tell me what is an Adjustment of Status? Sorry!

Which visa are you filing for, and where are you at in your process?

Hi!I am actually applying for the K3 Visa for my husband. I have mailed out the I-130 in August, received a NOA1 a week or so after stating that is pending.

On September 16, I mailed out the I-129F and of course, received the NOA1 a week or so after, which states that the I-129F is pending and they waived the fee (b/c it is for the K3 Visa).

Sorry, I am now even more confused that before. Some people are telling me to go straight for the CR-1. And I am going crazy. Thank you!

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

Thanks! Now can you tell me what is an Adjustment of Status? Sorry!

Sorry, what is an AOS? Thanks

Thank you both so much!

there are certain advantages to the CR/IR1 visa... in the end it is a personal decision... Problem is the active I-130 at the service center... AFAIK, you cannot have two active petitions for the same benneficiary.

FWIW, you have not made a visa decision yet and the I-130 and the I-129F are still concurrently processing .......

Really? So, unfortunately I cannot go this route because I already have the I-130 & I-129F pending. Ugh! I hate this! I mailed the I-130 in August, received the NOA1 literally 2 weeks after mailing it.

I then mailed the I-129F in September and same thing, received the NOA1 a week or so after.

Payxibka...can I ask you. When a I-129F gets approved. What is needed is the Police Certificate, Birth Certificate, DS-230 & I-864?

Is this correct? I'm assuming when the I-129F gets approved it will state what else is needed.

Thanks so much. God, this is so incredibly stressful (and confusing) for me.

I am a US CITIZEN, currently in Germany with my Husband. He is a citizen of Bosnia&Hercegovina BUT has lived in Germany pretty much all his life. We got married in August in Denmark because it was seriously that fastest way to go.

Anyway, I mailed out the I-130 and received the NOA1, stating that it is pending.

I then mailed the I-129F, received the NOA1 stating that is is pending & that they waived the fee b/c we are going towards a K3 Visa.

I am in Germany for 5 months now. SHOULD I just wait & stay for another month to do this Direct Consular filing? I recently received an 3-5 extended Visa from Germany and of course, I am living with my husband in his home.

What should I do? Would this Direct Consular Filing be right for me? Can anyone PLEASE help?

Thank you!

That if a US Citizen is in the country (where foreign husband is living) for 6 months..that the US Citizen can ask the US Embassy for Direct Consulr Filing? Does anyone what I am talking about? If so, is this true? And how/what do I have to do? Thank you!

I'm sorry but what in numbers would be considered 125% over the poverty line? As a Social Worker, I make betwen $30,000 to $40,000...would that make me 125% over poverty? Can I then be considered the only sponsor for my husband?

I'm sorry if it is a silly question.

I thought you had to be residing in the US? How will you be the beneficiary if you arent employed?

I dont know but it seems im remebering this could be a potential problem. dont quote me on that

Ok, I have to go find the instructions lol

:

Petitioners residing abroad: If you live in Canada, file your petition at the Vermont Service Center. Exception: If you are a U.S. citizen residing in Canada, and you are petitioning for your spouse, child, or parent, you may file the petition at the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate, except for those in Quebec City. If you reside elsewhere outside the United States file, your relative petition at the USCIS office overseas or the U.S. Embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over the area where you live. For further information, contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate

Did you do direct consular filing?

I guess Im confused, so i dont have any advise

Good Luck

We all get nervous and project ahead. Take a breathe and find out what your options are. Mayeb you can email the embassy there? or just call USCIS

No..I am the petitioner. I am obviusly the US citizen but am currently in Germany with my husband but may actually go back to the states next week. I understand what you are stating but I came to Germany a few months ago to get married to my husband with the intentions of staying until he received his visa. I also listed the us address on the forms...as my parents address in the states where I live. It is confusing but thank you! =)

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can please help answer a few of my questions regarding the I-129F packet that I mailed out to California.

I am a US citizen currently in Germany. I just got married to my husband in August ...we actually got married in Denmark, because it was the easiest route to get married here in Europe without having to wait a month or so to get married in Germany.

Anyway, my husband was born in Bosnia & Hercegovina (& holds their passport) but has been living here in Germany since he was a child.

I have already mailed out the I-130 packet and received the NOA stating that the packet is pending.

I have mailed the I-129F packet and received the NOA stating that the packet is being reviewed and that the usual amount of money due for I-129F was waived for me because I am filing with the hopes of my husband receiving the K-3 Visa.

So, in the I-129F form, I described how my husband and I met..I also stated that I would stay with him in Germany until the packet is approved and when (God willing) he receives his Visa.

I am into my 5th month here in Germany and honestly, somewhat going crazy. I am not working and unfortunately, I heard that my father has to have surgery. Would it be bad/wrong of me to go back home in the states even though I mentioned in the I-129F that I would stay with my husband until all Visa process is completed? I really hate leaving him but I for my own sanity & that the fact that my father needs surgery..I am contemplating on going back home. What should I do? Please help! Thank you soo much!

Also, when I get the 2nd notice, stating that our I-129F was approved..what is then needed from my husband:

*I-864 (Do I fill this out or my husband?)

*DS-230 Part 1 (Do I sign PART 1..does it need to be notarized?)

*Police Certificate (Because my husband was born in Bosnia&Hercegovina..does he need a police report from them or Germany, where he has been living since a child?)---also, translated in English..correct?

*Birth Certificate

PLEASE HELP GUYS! Sorry, I just am so nervous/anxious regarding this all. Thank you and God bless!

It does not matter about staying in Germany. If you need to leave, leave. It is no different than someone living in the US, traveling to see their SO.

The I-864-As the USC, you fill it out showing that you have the money to support your husband.

The DS-230-He signs part one of that. No it does not need to be notarized.

Police Certificates-He needs one for everywhere he has lived for more thana year since the age of 16. As far as translations of certificates, check with the embassy requirements. Most do not need to be translated if in english or the language of the country where the embassy is.

Birth Certificate - Yes he needs his birth certificate.

Thank you so much Steve Y Jessica!

I have to ask you as well..I apologize. I did the same as you. I first mailed out the I-130, then within a few weeks received the NOA1 (stating that the I-130 was received and it is pending); I then mailed out the I-129F and a few weeks after that, received the NOA1 for that, which stated that the I-129F is pending and that they waived the fee for the I-129.

Now, for te I-864, since I am in Germany and have been since beginning June..I left my job to come here with the intentions of staying until all of this Visa work was completed. As I mentioned, I may end up leaving next Monday, which will be so difficult leaving my husband BUT my father does need surgery and I also would like to get back into the routine of working. Anyway, since I do not have a job right now (but may in a few months..as soon as I get one.hopefully)..can I still use myself as a sponsor for my husband but also use my father (who has his own business). I have to admit, I was a Social Worker (and plan to get another job in that field)...we unfortunately are not the highest paid. If I get a job that pays between $30,000 to $40,000 will that be accepted by the Embassy as being enough for me to support my husband?

Also, is this individual below your comment correct?

No need the DS 230 or I-864 for a K3 visa. I-864 will come into play adjusting status. However a CR-1 requires them both.

CR_1 Is a MUCH better visa!

Steve Y Jessica...I do need a DS 230 AND I-864 for the K-3 Visa correct?

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! You are one of the many that actually decided to reply back to me. I feel like I am losing my mind with this! I was afraid that because I stated in the I-129f form that I will stay in Germany w/my husband until he gets a Visa AND now to possibly leave back to Chicago..that I would get penalized (or him not get a Visa) because of that. I am sooo worried as to what they look at.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

No need the DS 230 or I-864 for a K3 visa. I-864 will come into play adjusting status. However a CR-1 requires them both.

CR_1 Is a MUCH better visa!

Haole..are you sure? I thought I read that for the K3 VISA, I do need the DS 230 & I-864 completed.

You will pr0bably need a co sponsor since you are not currently working.

No, it is no problem with you traveling. Yhey do not care where you are traveling.

You need the DS-230 for both. The I-864 is for the CR1, and for the K3 it is the I-134 (i think is the number)

I see...so the I-134 is the Affidavit for Support. So, I can still be the sponsor even if I am not working or if I am working? But if I am not working, I would still need a co-sponsor? Are there salary requirements for sponsorship?

Thank you so much!

Is it taking so long to receive the NOA2 for our I-129 F & I-130 petitions b/c my husband EWI yrs ago? We were completely honest while completing the petitions, but now I'm worried b/c we haven't heard anything in 7 months. We thought the initial process was designed to verify that the marriage is legitimate and that a waiver could be filed later at the interview stage. Are we wrong to think this way? I miss my husband so much, and I don't understand the long delay, esp since others who filed after us are getting their approvals much sooner. Please respond if you have some idea about this. Thanks--Amor1

I am sorry but what is EWI?

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can please help answer a few of my questions regarding the I-129F packet that I mailed out to California.

I am a US citizen currently in Germany. I just got married to my husband in August ...we actually got married in Denmark, because it was the easiest route to get married here in Europe without having to wait a month or so to get married in Germany.

Anyway, my husband was born in Bosnia & Hercegovina (& holds their passport) but has been living here in Germany since he was a child.

I have already mailed out the I-130 packet and received the NOA stating that the packet is pending.

I have mailed the I-129F packet and received the NOA stating that the packet is being reviewed and that the usual amount of money due for I-129F was waived for me because I am filing with the hopes of my husband receiving the K-3 Visa.

So, in the I-129F form, I described how my husband and I met..I also stated that I would stay with him in Germany until the packet is approved and when (God willing) he receives his Visa.

I am into my 5th month here in Germany and honestly, somewhat going crazy. I am not working and unfortunately, I heard that my father has to have surgery. Would it be bad/wrong of me to go back home in the states even though I mentioned in the I-129F that I would stay with my husband until all Visa process is completed? I really hate leaving him but I for my own sanity & that the fact that my father needs surgery..I am contemplating on going back home. What should I do? Please help! Thank you soo much!

Also, when I get the 2nd notice, stating that our I-129F was approved..what is then needed from my husband:

*I-864 (Do I fill this out or my husband?)

*DS-230 Part 1 (Do I sign PART 1..does it need to be notarized?)

*Police Certificate (Because my husband was born in Bosnia&Hercegovina..does he need a police report from them or Germany, where he has been living since a child?)---also, translated in English..correct?

*Birth Certificate

PLEASE HELP GUYS! Sorry, I just am so nervous/anxious regarding this all. Thank you and God bless!

It does not matter about staying in Germany. If you need to leave, leave. It is no different than someone living in the US, traveling to see their SO.

The I-864-As the USC, you fill it out showing that you have the money to support your husband.

The DS-230-He signs part one of that. No it does not need to be notarized.

Police Certificates-He needs one for everywhere he has lived for more thana year since the age of 16. As far as translations of certificates, check with the embassy requirements. Most do not need to be translated if in english or the language of the country where the embassy is.

Birth Certificate - Yes he needs his birth certificate.

Thank you so much Steve Y Jessica!

I have to ask you as well..I apologize. I did the same as you. I first mailed out the I-130, then within a few weeks received the NOA1 (stating that the I-130 was received and it is pending); I then mailed out the I-129F and a few weeks after that, received the NOA1 for that, which stated that the I-129F is pending and that they waived the fee for the I-129.

Now, for te I-864, since I am in Germany and have been since beginning June..I left my job to come here with the intentions of staying until all of this Visa work was completed. As I mentioned, I may end up leaving next Monday, which will be so difficult leaving my husband BUT my father does need surgery and I also would like to get back into the routine of working. Anyway, since I do not have a job right now (but may in a few months..as soon as I get one.hopefully)..can I still use myself as a sponsor for my husband but also use my father (who has his own business). I have to admit, I was a Social Worker (and plan to get another job in that field)...we unfortunately are not the highest paid. If I get a job that pays between $30,000 to $40,000 will that be accepted by the Embassy as being enough for me to support my husband?

Also, is this individual below your comment correct?

No need the DS 230 or I-864 for a K3 visa. I-864 will come into play adjusting status. However a CR-1 requires them both.

CR_1 Is a MUCH better visa!

Steve Y Jessica...I do need a DS 230 AND I-864 for the K-3 Visa correct?

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! You are one of the many that actually decided to reply back to me. I feel like I am losing my mind with this! I was afraid that because I stated in the I-129f form that I will stay in Germany w/my husband until he gets a Visa AND now to possibly leave back to Chicago..that I would get penalized (or him not get a Visa) because of that. I am sooo worried as to what they look at.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

No need the DS 230 or I-864 for a K3 visa. I-864 will come into play adjusting status. However a CR-1 requires them both.

CR_1 Is a MUCH better visa!

Haole..are you sure? I thought I read that for the K3 VISA, I do need the DS 230 & I-864 completed.