to start the k3 proccess what are the requirements

[tomuts 0]

just got back from having a wonderful time and marriage in the philippines now im being jerked into reality at how long i will have to be without my wife.

we have our marriage license and she is getting her passport adjusted for her new last name.

While im waiting for a copy of her passport and marriage liscense is their anything i can be doing here in the usa to get things started and what is best route. and what all is required to be included with the petition?

[YuAndDan 153]

You will need passport photos and 2 G-325A forms from your spouse.

Start here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1 (Superior CR-1 visa Guide)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide (K-3 Guide)

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($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 am 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.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

[tomuts 0]

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

[pushbrk 12,884]

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

[tomuts 0]

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

oh yeah thats right marriage liscence is what yah get b4 you marry and certificate is what yah get afterwards correct?

[pushbrk 12,884]

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

oh yeah thats right marriage liscence is what yah get b4 you marry and certificate is what yah get afterwards correct?

A marriage license may or may not even exist. It doesn't in China. You need a marriage certificate.

[GS4EVER 0]

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

Talking about phone bills, last year we spent thousands on phone calls alone!! Until we discovered free MSN video call with webcam! I wonder if it's a consiracy b/w USCIS & the phone companies to delay our reunion, cz the longer the wait, the more phone calls we will be making j/k...Anyways, good luck with everything

[Troy W 0]

Talking about phone bills, last year we spent thousands on phone calls alone!! Until we discovered free MSN video call with webcam! I wonder if it's a consiracy b/w USCIS & the phone companies to delay our reunion, cz the longer the wait, the more phone calls we will be making j/k...Anyways, good luck with everything

Get het internet in her house if you can and sign up for Vonage if possible all you need is a US address for the billing,,,they dont care where the equipment is.

[easygoingcouple 0]

You don't need her passport right now for you to file the I-130.

I got married last month (Jan) and my husband has all the papers needed for I-130. Certified true copy of our marriage certificate, passport photos, signed G325A (for myself) and a notarized evidence of bona fide marriage from third party. I guess thats what you needed for filing K3. Good luck and GOD Bless.

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

[easygoingcouple 0]

YES.........

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

[tomuts 0]

You don't need her passport right now for you to file the I-130.

I got married last month (Jan) and my husband has all the papers needed for I-130. Certified true copy of our marriage certificate, passport photos, signed G325A (for myself) and a notarized evidence of bona fide marriage from third party. I guess thats what you needed for filing K3. Good luck and GOD Bless.

Wow ty for your help i had called a few agencies before finding this site you were very helpful and i appreciate that. And thank you for the organisers that put this together its wonderful.

I will probably take k3 status for starters she will not need to work when she gets here i just hope it doesnt mess up and take longer for me to get her here with me. Im sure there are many horror stories like that but i will just be careful to submit everything correctly. And lots of prayers. I will probably fly back over there in a few months im already missing her very much and its been only 5 days. My phone bill will be huge.

Again thank you all very much and extra thanks to the above poster

The guides are place to start. Don't confuse a marriage license with a marriage certificate. You must submit a marriage certificate.

Ok and what is evidence of bonifide marriage can we have our parents do this?and how many people would be a good assurance? I also have over 2000 pictures of my time there and our wedding could i send a few of them?

[geezer 1]

You should be able to get a copy of the marriage certificate in the province where the marriage takes place, just go to the same place where you got the marriage license and get a copy, that will be good enough to submit with the I-130 but you will need a NSO copy later on. It normally takes a month or to for it to get recorded at the NSO then get several copies as you will be needing them. Also get NSO copies of his birth certificate, NBI clearance, and Passport.

Send about 6 pictures of the wedding, and a few phone bills. thats really about all you need.