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Lest anybody thinks I'm not sympathetic to the desire for a K3 visa, I've opposed NVC's February 2010 action from the beginning because there are actually more actual valid reasons why their action was detrimental to US Citizens trying to unit families. Here's a (probably partial) list of the negative impacts.

1. At the time of their action, there were many families in the system pursuing K3 and K4 visas, who had not filed the I-130's for the children. These folks were left out in the cold and their reunions delayed until they could get those I-130's through the system.

2. There were and are currently a number of families pursuing the K3 visa who did NOT have immediate immigrant intent but could not obtain visas to enter the USA. Examples are those in border towns or easy travel distance from their USC spouses but needed to keep their jobs for a while. Other examples are families living abroad in countries from which the foreign spouse could not obtain a visitor visa.

3. The portions of the Life Act that created the K3 and K4 visa paths was effectively nullified by NVC's actions.

I'm interested in other examples of good solid reasons people prefer the K3 visa over the immigrant spouse visa. Some people's reasons may not be so valid or may be the result of misinformation. Others may well be solid reasons I haven't thought of. Whatever the valid reasons, I think the only way NVC's mind can be changed is through pressure from an influential member of Congress in behalf of one or more petitioner constituents. I would be happy to assist in articulating such a request but it would be in behalf of a current case. It's too late for me, as my K3 and K4 beneficiaries are already permanent residents for nearly three years.

Good points, pushb :thumbs:

Just my thoughts

Even if NVC re-opens K-3 path any time in future, I-129F aprroval must be independent of I-130 and must be approved in 1 to 2 months time, since it provides non-immigrant visa to the foreign beneficiary. It can be equated like I-129 petition by the employer of a foreign worker to get H1B visa etc.

Then K-3 visa holder and the petitioner have the chance to do the Adjustment of Status by filing I-130 coupled with I-485, exactly same like Labor Certification, I-140 and I-485 process of the employment based categories.

This way families of the U.S petitioner living abroad will not have any long separated time period. Then only the "Life Act" created for K3/K4 visas make sense. I know in the past, K3/K4 was super fast process. Over a period of time, USCIS started forgetting about the Life Act :star:

Loto

Best wishes on interview Loto!!

Thank you art (F) and wish for your NOA2 too :thumbs:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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an update for the touch conspiracy theorists out there-

08-09-2010: NOA1 (I-130) Received text & email with case number

08-26-2010: I-130 Check Cashed by USCIS

09-09-2010: NOA1 (I129F) Received text & email with case number

11-02-2010: Cases Transferred to Texas

11-04-2010: Both cases touched

11-28-2010: I129F Touched- Received text and email saying case is being processed at a USCIS office

11-29-2010: I129F Touched

11-29-2010: I-130 Touched- Received text and email saying Case Status changed from "Initial Review" to "Post Decision Activity"

11-30-2010: I-130 Touched (in the "Post Decision Activity" phase)

12-01-2010: I129F Touched (still in the "Initial Review" phase)

let us know if you receive anything in snail mail! i think youre the only one of 5 of us who has had i-129f touched today who has been moved to "post decision activity" (i keep checking ours LOL)

have you tried calling NVC to see if they have your case? 603-334-0700

wonder if they have approved your i-130 and touches on your i-129f is closing it...

if you gave your info (receipt #s, full name, etc) to anyone on VJ under the guise that they would "help" you through the immigration journey with his inside contacts (like his sister at USCIS) ... please contact OLUInquiries@dhs.gov, and go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact to report anything suspicious. Contact your congressman and senator's offices as well.

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let us know if you receive anything in snail mail! i think youre the only one of 5 of us who has had i-129f touched today who has been moved to "post decision activity" (i keep checking ours LOL)

have you tried calling NVC to see if they have your case? 603-334-0700

wonder if they have approved your i-130 and touches on your i-129f is closing it...

that's an interesting theory... i'll certainly keep you guys posted. i tried calling that number you gave me several times but it's always busy!

USCIS - 203 days

08/09/2010: NOA1 (I-130) Received text & email with case number

02/28/2011: Received NOA2 hard copies of approval for I130 and I129F

NVC

03/02/2011: NVC Case Number Assigned, received IIN #

06/06/2011: AOS and IV received at NVC

06/21/2011: NVC Case Complete

08/24/2011: Embassy Interview

09/14/2011: Visa granted

09/18/2011: POE Houston!!!

Total time from beginning to end: 406 days (1 year, 1 month, 10 days)

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Loto,

Im not wishing you luck, because you wont need it. Im sending you an early congrats!

CONGRATS AND TAKE CARE LOTO!

Thanks moonandsun (F)

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Good points, pushb :thumbs:

Just my thoughts

Even if NVC re-opens K-3 path any time in future, I-129F aprroval must be independent of I-130 and must be approved in 1 to 2 months time, since it provides non-immigrant visa to the foreign beneficiary. It can be equated like I-129 petition by the employer of a foreign worker to get H1B visa etc.

Then K-3 visa holder and the petitioner have the chance to do the Adjustment of Status by filing I-130 coupled with I-485, exactly same like Labor Certification, I-140 and I-485 process of the employment based categories.

It's an interesting idea but the Life act requires that an I-129F for a spouse can only be approved by USCIS when an I-130 petition is pending. So, the I-130 must be filed first.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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that's an interesting theory... i'll certainly keep you guys posted. i tried calling that number you gave me several times but it's always busy!

When you hear busy tone, redial immediately and put it in a loop until connected.

I have tried 157 times this way to get connected on a worse day :star:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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When you hear busy tone, redial immediately and put it in a loop until connected.

I have tried 157 times this way to get connected on a worse day :star:

Loto

wooooooooooooow :wacko:

i got through after 6 tries, and now i've been placed on hold

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USCIS - 203 days

08/09/2010: NOA1 (I-130) Received text & email with case number

02/28/2011: Received NOA2 hard copies of approval for I130 and I129F

NVC

03/02/2011: NVC Case Number Assigned, received IIN #

06/06/2011: AOS and IV received at NVC

06/21/2011: NVC Case Complete

08/24/2011: Embassy Interview

09/14/2011: Visa granted

09/18/2011: POE Houston!!!

Total time from beginning to end: 406 days (1 year, 1 month, 10 days)

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It's an interesting idea but the Life act requires that an I-129F for a spouse can only be approved by USCIS when an I-130 petition is pending. So, the I-130 must be filed first.

I know that pushb :star:

My thought was revamp that and make similar to employment based equivalent :star:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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an update for the touch conspiracy theorists out there-

08-09-2010: NOA1 (I-130) Received text & email with case number

08-26-2010: I-130 Check Cashed by USCIS

09-09-2010: NOA1 (I129F) Received text & email with case number

11-02-2010: Cases Transferred to Texas

11-04-2010: Both cases touched

11-28-2010: I129F Touched- Received text and email saying case is being processed at a USCIS office

11-29-2010: I129F Touched

11-29-2010: I-130 Touched- Received text and email saying Case Status changed from "Initial Review" to "Post Decision Activity"

11-30-2010: I-130 Touched (in the "Post Decision Activity" phase)

12-01-2010: I129F Touched (still in the "Initial Review" phase)

Our both cases are in Initial Review after all this touches.

07.19.2010 - NOA1

05.23.2011 - POE - LAX

06.01.2011 - Welcome letter arrived :)

06.04.2011 - 10 year GC received by mail :)

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I know that pushb :star:

My thought was revamp that and make similar to employment based equivalent :star:

Loto

Sure. Get your Congressperson to propose it.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

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Best of luck tomorrow, Loto! I'm sure everything will go great and it'll be party time for you! :dance: :dance: :dance:

USCIS

Married: July 16, 2010

I-30 Sent to Chicago Lock Box: August 9, 2010

Chicago Lock Box confirms receipt: August 12, 2010

NOA 1: August 26, 2010 (two weeks! Not bad!)

NOA 1: Received in mail: August 30, 2010

Transferred to TSC: November 2, 2010

Touched: November 10, 2010

Touched: November 18, 2010

Touched: November 19, 2010

Touched: November 24, 2010

NOA 2: December 23, 2010 (119 Days after NOA 1 Woot! Woot! Merry Christmas!)

TSC ships case to NVC: January 21, 2011 (#######? A MONTH TO SHIP?!)

National Visa Center

NVC Receives Case: January 28, 2011 (Received, but no NVC number assigned yet)

NVC Number Assigned: January 31, 2011 (spoke with operator, emails given, waiting for Invoice Number)

NVC Invoice received: February 1, 2011 (Paid Immediately, petitioner emailed Choice of Agent)

NVC Posted AOS fee payment: February 2, 2011

AOS packet sent to NVC: February 3, 2011

AOS packet delivered to NVC: February 4, 2011

Choice of Agent processed: February 9, 2011

VI Fee Paid: February 9, 2011

VI Fee Processed: February 10, 2011 (Barcode available online)

VI Fee barcode emailed with instructions: February 11, 2011

DS-230 Packet Sent: February 17, 2011

DS-230 Packet Received by NVC: February 22, 2011

DS-230 Packet Processed and sent to Embassy: March 9, 2011

Embassy

Interview Date: April 27, 2011

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Sure. Get your Congressperson to propose it.

I will email to them :star:

Loto

Best of luck tomorrow, Loto! I'm sure everything will go great and it'll be party time for you! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Thanks mikec (F)

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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good luck Loto :thumbs: As for me, still nothing and tomorrow is my 5 month mark :bonk:

7/2/10- NOA1

2/9/11- NOA2 (transferred to Texas)

NVC

2/28/11- case number received

3/2/11- Paid AOS bill

3/5/11- Paid IV bill

3/12/11- expedite to Bogota consulate approved!!!

3/14/11- left NVC to Bogota for further processing

3/17/11- received by Bogota, emailed consulate and was told to send DS-230 and DS-2100 (packet 3)

3/18/11- packet 3 emailed to Bogota consulate, email confirmation on March 23

3/31/11- Interview date! Approved!!!!!!

Keep the faith, everything works out for the very best

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