I-129F Question (K-3) What do you think I should do?

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

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!

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

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.

[Dakine 26]

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!

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

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.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

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)

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

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!

[Dakine 26]

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!

Unless the German embassy has different requirements. You need a notarized I-134 and will fill out 2 DS 156 and pay $131 for a DS 157. No DS 230.

Here's what you or co sponsor will have to make.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD