March K3 Filer

[adam75 0]

Hello Adam75,

The beneficiary name is correct on both petitions. I did notice on the G 325A instructions that there is no requirement to repeat the information provided on I-130...except for name and signature. So I assume they will be basing everything off the main petitions.

I wanted to wait to receive a receipt # prior to contacting them.

dont think that they well figure it out, how they know wich one is right, they may think that you did the mistake not your spouse.

its better to extinguishe a small flame before it become a big fire.

[adam75 0]

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

Can somebody confirm? Does the petitioner name ( my name ) go in both 325A or does her name go in hers and mine go on my 352A?

your name doesn't go on both boxes outlined by heavy border, put your name on your own g-325a( all 4)... your spouse need to put her name on her own g-325a( all 4).

[SPSguy 18]

Please allow me to clarify.

At the bottom of the G 325A, is the applicant's name the petitioner's name on both G 325As? Or does each spouse's name go on the respective form as applicant?

he-he. Okay, Adam beats me to the submit button. For a minute there, I thought I had uncovered a second flame.

Edited March 22, 2008 by SPSguy

[adam75 0]

Please allow me to clarify.

At the bottom of the G 325A, is the applicant's name the petitioner's name on both G 325As? Or does each spouse's name go on the respective form as applicant?

he-he. Okay, Adam beats me to the submit button. For a minute there, I thought I had uncovered a second flame.

i was replying to your post while you are typing the above post .. be patient , and give VJ'S some time to read your post

[pushbrk 12,569]

Please allow me to clarify.

At the bottom of the G 325A, is the applicant's name the petitioner's name on both G 325As? Or does each spouse's name go on the respective form as applicant?

he-he. Okay, Adam beats me to the submit button. For a minute there, I thought I had uncovered a second flame.

This "petitioner" vs "applicant" thing confuses a lot of people. Remember the G325a is used for multiple purposes including where only one is used and there is no petitioner. For the G325a, the "person" is the "applicant".

Otherwise, the petitioner is never the "applicant". The "beneficiary" and "applicant" are one in the same in the "visa" process.

[pushbrk 12,569]

If all is well, perhaps I'll start advising people to file the petitions together again. That was a short term scenario in the recent past but the advise was to file the separate petitions in the same envelope for clarity. The evidence of filing the I-130 was right there in the envelope with the I-129F so they had no reason to separate them.

Thank you PUSHBRK,

That's exactly what I did. I filed separate petitions in the same envelope so the proof was right there.

Nontheless, I will follow-up on your suggestion to confirm with USCIS of the K3 intent.

This is what gave me the impression you mailed them separately.

and sent both packages OVERNIGHT USPS to the California Service Center ( Lagun Niguel Center ).

I'm glad it worked out for you. I wouldn't have advised it this time but depending on your experience, I might in the future.

[SPSguy 18]

and sent both packages OVERNIGHT USPS to the California Service Center ( Lagun Niguel Center ).

Pardon me, I should have clarified that both packages ( both petitions ) were sent in the same OVERNIGHT envelope.

I'm glad it worked out for you. I wouldn't have advised it this time but depending on your experience, I might in the future.

Thanks which is why I started this thread. I can already see that I'm ahead of schedule by 1-2 months by sending both together.

Otherwise, the petitioner is never the "applicant". The "beneficiary" and "applicant" are one in the same in the "visa" process.

USCIS should clarify this a bit more particularly in regards to when and where "beneficiary" is applied. For example, the beneficiary of the VISA, beneficiary of the petition, or beneficiary of the application approval? Beneficiary of the G-325A or beneficiary of the I-130? Who is the beneficiary?

This time it worked in my favor. Thank goodness.

[Gigli2008 70]

Update:

Please see my signature update. Today, I reeived NOA 1 for both my I-129F and I-130. The CSC is handling both petitions. Each petition is given its own receipt number ( two cases ).

Both NOAs in ONE WEEK! YAY!

So far. So good.

This is good. You must have missed all the times we posted "If you want an immmigrant visa, don't file an I-129F." You state you want a K3, so you've filed correctly. Don't count on the CR1 as a back-up plan unless you're thinking along the lines of a much later back-up plan. The two petitions are adjuducated together and, if approvable, are approved together. This results in the I-130 being held and only the I-129F proceeding.

It's really good to hear they sorted things out and accepted both petitions but I would inspect the NOA1 for the I-129F and even call to make certain they understand your I-129F is for a K3, not a K1. You sent the packages separately, with no proof in the I-129F package that you ever filed an I-130. You'll want to make sure this is all understood. Don't count on them reading and understanding based on your cover letter.

If all is well, perhaps I'll start advising people to file the petitions together again. That was a short term scenario in the recent past but the advise was to file the separate petitions in the same envelope for clarity. The evidence of filing the I-130 was right there in the envelope with the I-129F so they had no reason to separate them.

Hi there

A little confused here. Why the need for clarity for K1 versus K3. Isn't K1 for fiance(es) and K3 for Spouses. If they see that you are married, does that not show clearly that the intent is for K3 if you send I-129F? I apologize if I am not getting it yet?

Thanks

Gracey.

[SPSguy 18]

GRACEY,

PUSHBRK had initially thought that both petitions were sent separately. It was later clarified that both were sent together thus USCIS is aware of the K3 intent.

This can be verified by the fact that on the 129F NOA1 the FEE is WAIVED.

[Gigli2008 70]

GRACEY,

PUSHBRK had initially thought that both petitions were sent separately. It was later clarified that both were sent together thus USCIS is aware of the K3 intent.

This can be verified by the fact that on the 129F NOA1 the FEE is WAIVED.

Thanks for clarifying that for me. Which raises another question for me. I sent my I-130 first on March 10th and when I got the NOA, I used this to file the I-129F (K3). I assumed that the fee for the I-129F would be waived. Was this the correct assumption or is the right to WAIVE FEE reserved for the USCIS?

Thanks

Gracey.

[SPSguy 18]

GRACEY,

PUSHBRK had initially thought that both petitions were sent separately. It was later clarified that both were sent together thus USCIS is aware of the K3 intent.

This can be verified by the fact that on the 129F NOA1 the FEE is WAIVED.

Thanks for clarifying that for me. Which raises another question for me. I sent my I-130 first on March 10th and when I got the NOA, I used this to file the I-129F (K3). I assumed that the fee for the I-129F would be waived. Was this the correct assumption or is the right to WAIVE FEE reserved for the USCIS?

Thanks

Gracey.

They "should" know that the 129F is for the purpose of a K3 since the 130 is already in their system.

HOWEVER, just to make sure, I would note somewhere on your 129F cover page that the package is for a K3 VISA. Be sure to include your NOA1 for 130. Then call to make verify.

In my case, I saved about 1-3 months just in getting NOA1s for both petititions. The advantage of sending together is that you will received both NOAs specifically stating 130 for $355 fee and 129F fee waived.

[Catt 6]

Hi, we also filed (in Vermont) for a K-3 visa in March (fingers crossed, hope they speed things up again soon).

Are there any more March filers out there on this forum?

Edited April 1, 2008 by Catt

[b_assif 1]

Hi, we also filed (in Vermont) for a K-3 visa in March (fingers crossed, hope they speed things up again soon).

Are there any more March filers out there on this forum?

Yes Im a march filer, I-129f recieved march 21. My I-130 was feb. 21st. Mine went to CSC.

[applebee 0]

Hi, we also filed (in Vermont) for a K-3 visa in March (fingers crossed, hope they speed things up again soon).

Are there any more March filers out there on this forum?

Hi all,

I also filed for a K-3 visa in march, and got both NOA1s for I-130 and I-129F by end of March. i didn't enclosed a cover page when i filed I-129F, is that a problem? please advise!

Good luck to all

Apple

[SPSguy 18]

Hi Zawjatsaid, I feel like I'm in a marathon. Received both mine one day after you. So good so far.

i didn't enclosed a cover page when i filed I-129F, is that a problem? please advise!

Apple, I did not use a coverletter either. But I used paperclips to seperate each piece of document for easy review. I also included a checklist for bonefide evidence of marriage. Everything sent in the same package. REceive NOA1 on the same day. NOA states fee waived for 129F acknowledging the intent of a K3.