California - April 2008 K3 Filers

[Monica&Isha 0]

Yes, I read someone's case here in VJ in which NVC processed everything in 1 month for his CR1. But I'm scared of going on with the CR1 because eventhough is cheaper and it has more advantages (in my opinion), it would be risky. It is very complicated for my husband to come visit me in Brazil. So, if NVC really takes the whole 5 months, he would end up spending about $2000 with a trip to Brazil, plus he can't get days off all the time. So if NVC really takes a long time, it would be more expensive and stressfull for us.

Well, it's a tough decision. Thank you for the replies. They've been very helpful. I really hope Vermont do something about my case fast! Whether they process I-129F or I-130, I don't really care that much. At this point, whatever comes faster I'll take it. You guys from CSC are lucky!!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ost&id=7083

I don't think the other lik worked, lets see if this one works for the shortcut.

Check out this thread about people that used the shortcut and got through the NVC in 4 to 5 weeks. so if you go through both processes, it could be possible to come to an end at the same time.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=131352

[tchururu 0]

I have to give my friends in Brazil a hard time about it all of the time. Then they will tell me lots of jokes that start - "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man"

Loolinette, how do jokes start in France?! I wuold like to know....

[Loolinette 0]

Steve, what do u put in reference, to track the package?

[Monica&Isha 0]

Oh! I heard that lately EADs are taking up to 4 months to process!!!! That would be a problem. But I'd rather be on a tight budget for 4 months than being 4 more months away from my husband. In that point I do agree with you.

I was thinking the same thing. Because both of my petitions were approved last thursday and they said they sent them both to the NVC. So it looks like they did the same to me as Renatachi.

I have been doing alot of reading and here is what I have found. If you use some shortcuts posted by Lotofpatience in the WIKI, then you can get through the NVC in 6 to 8 weeks. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ost&id=7083

In my case, this has all gone much much faster than we had thought. I was talking to my wife, and she can't leave Argentina until probably mid August. Because we bought an Apartment in Buenos Aires and there is some final paperwork that isn't going to be ready until Mid August.

So, I was thinking about going with both processes. If everything went good, our I-130 could possibly be sent to the embassy before her K3 interview, then we could just interview for the CR1 instead. Or she could go to the K3 interview, and when the I-130 got to the embassy, if she was still in Argentina, just go to that interview, or if she was in the United States, she could just return to Buenos Aires for the interview. Either way she would get the CR1 much sooner than doing AOS. And cheaper. AOS is $1010, I-130 is $470.

I do not want to abandon the K3 because, if there is a problem in the NVC with the I-130, I do not want to slow her down getting to the US.

Steve,

in my case, fast is good. I mean, I have nothing here in Brazil anymore. The more I stay here, more rent I have to pay, less income (I am on 2 month notice at work), etc etc. I am already finished with college and have nothing to keep me here anymore.

My heart, mind and soul are with my husband in Portland. So, the fastest way to get me close to him, this is what we'll pick.

On the other hand, I agree that the shortcuts can help a lot and really make the process at NVC much much faster. Plus, CR1 is a much better visa!

So, if I were you Steve, I'd definetely go with the CR1! No doubt about it. And also, at the same time, go with the K3.

Monica, the Work Authorization is rather fast. In 30 days tops you'll get it.

Well, but that's my opinion. I love my husband and desperately need to be with him. I cannot take another month without him. My birthday is in September and we must spend that day together. Period. We make each other that promise.

[tchururu 0]

Oh! I heard that lately EADs are taking up to 4 months to process!!!! That would be a problem. But I'd rather be on a tight budget for 4 months than being 4 more months away from my husband. In that point I do agree with you.

Well, I rather wait 4 months for my EAD with my husband than wait 5 months here in Brazil alone and go with the CR1!!!

My husband can't come here all the time, he won't be even able to join my interview - he started a new job, has no vacation and it's really hard for him to raise US$ 3.000,00 worth of airline tickets (for me and for him) plus trip to Rio de Janeiro and all the taxes and fees he's already paying.

[Loolinette 0]

Lol usually they start about the same like "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man" but replace Brazilian and Argentinian by Belgian and sthing else...yes we like to make fun of Belgium people I dont know why !!!

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Maybe you could wear a Seahawks or Broncos jersey to the interview to show your support for United States sports.

And yes, I know very well about the addiction in South American Soccer. I was in Buenos Aires last year on a day when Argentina beat Brazil in a soccer game. They were partying in the streets all night long. And I am very aware about the rivalry between Argentina and Brazil in Soccer. I have to give my friends in Brazil a hard time about it all of the time. Then they will tell me lots of jokes that start - "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man"

Oh oh, and maybe we could add a foam finger AND a whistle to my jersey! That would be super! Imagine me?! Cool! The council would go and ask: Oh, I see you support Broncos / Seahawks?! And I go: "Who? What are you talking about?"

I know. I have my restrictions to Argentinian people. Hum... We are better you know, the brazilians. There's no need to explain why we are better. It simply shows. LOL

Nooooooooo, of course not! I have nothing against argentinian people. They are fun cool people to be around! My boss is argentinian and he's cool! (They are a little snobish though! )

Steve, noooo, jokes always start: So, there was a brazilian and a portuguese... etc..."

Well then it is a good thing that my wife is Peruvian then!! Or is there something against Peruvians also?

[tchururu 0]

Well then it is a good thing that my wife is Peruvian then!! Or is there something against Peruvians also?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I like Peruvians! My best friend in high school was from a Peruvian family! Such great people! So happy, so friendly! They are great!

STeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve!

Look:

Shipment delivered.

Delivered on: 6/5/2008 10:40 am

Delivered to:

Signed for by: ROBSON SOBRA

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!

Oh, Loolinette, it's funny! Belgium... they have such a small country and what do you have against them?! lol

[Loolinette 0]

I'm not sure...well its probably their accent...it sounds very funny to us lol

[Monica&Isha 0]

Lol usually they start about the same like "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man" but replace Brazilian and Argentinian by Belgian and sthing else...yes we like to make fun of Belgium people I dont know why !!!

How interesting! My puerto-rican husband make jokes about dominicans (dominican republic) and americans...

Lol usually they start about the same like "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man" but replace Brazilian and Argentinian by Belgian and sthing else...yes we like to make fun of Belgium people I dont know why !!!

How interesting! My puerto-rican husband make jokes about dominicans (dominican republic) and americans...

ooops! There is always a little dispute between PR and US. Eventhough they are US citizens... Kind of confusing.

[tchururu 0]

I'm not sure...well its probably their accent...it sounds very funny to us lol

Aaaaaaaaaaw! I see.

I want to learn french... all I know is croissant... lol

Monica,

really?!

I didn't know that! Why is there such "restriction" between PR and DR?

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Steve, what do u put in reference, to track the package?

For you and me, since they were received yesterday. If they are sent out today, it would be - EXP 04 jun 2008a . But that is if they are sent today. I just looked, and at this time there are no packages going today to France or Argentina.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Lol usually they start about the same like "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man" but replace Brazilian and Argentinian by Belgian and sthing else...yes we like to make fun of Belgium people I dont know why !!!

How interesting! My puerto-rican husband make jokes about dominicans (dominican republic) and americans...

Lol usually they start about the same like "There was a Brazilian man and an Argentinian man" but replace Brazilian and Argentinian by Belgian and sthing else...yes we like to make fun of Belgium people I dont know why !!!

How interesting! My puerto-rican husband make jokes about dominicans (dominican republic) and americans...

ooops! There is always a little dispute between PR and US. Eventhough they are US citizens... Kind of confusing.

Ya, I don't understand the PR thing either. They are US citizens, and about every year, they vote on if they should be a State, and they always vote no.

It confuses me also.

[ROCA 0]

Hi, i think we got our I-130 filed in April and our I-129f filed May the 8th. We didnt realise that they are only processing Novembver 2007 at the moment. We were planning on moving back to CA this summer but now we dont know what we're going to do. I spoke to someone at customer services, i asked if i can travel as a visitor on the visa wavier programme and she didnt really give me a straight answer......so maybe someone on here will know. Can i travel on visa wavier programme while i'm waiting for the i-129f?

I also have a expedite request being considered at the moment, does anyone know how likely they are to approve it?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

ROCA

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Well then it is a good thing that my wife is Peruvian then!! Or is there something against Peruvians also?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I like Peruvians! My best friend in high school was from a Peruvian family! Such great people! So happy, so friendly! They are great!

STeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve!

Look:

Shipment delivered.

Delivered on: 6/5/2008 10:40 am

Delivered to:

Signed for by: ROBSON SOBRA

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!

Oh, Loolinette, it's funny! Belgium... they have such a small country and what do you have against them?! lol

Renatchi,

That's great, I bet your paperwork is in there.

I lived in England for 4 years when I was little and we were required to take French. But the only thing that I remember is how to count.

I just sent my wife a text saying that our papers were received at NVC, and now she is panicing again, because she thinks it is going to take 4 to 5 more weeks to get the rest of the police reports from Lima.

Loolinette,

We will just have to keep checking to see when they send packages to France and Argentina.