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wayno   9

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Hi all, been reading lots on this site off and on for about a year. My GF of 3 1/2 years (we're talking about getting married) is a Colombian national with her Costa Rican residency living in C.R. and has a current B1/B2 VISA. I am a gringo living 7 month's in C.R. and the rest of the year in the states, usually from FL to MD.

I guess now is the time to start thinking ahead as to what is needed. Ideas on whether it would be best to marry in C.R. and apply for a K3 or to apply for a K1 and get married in the states? I guess with either of these choises her current VISA would be void and she wouldn't be allowed in the states untill all is approved? I will be leaving for C.R. the first of November for the winter and am wondering what would be the best way to make sure she can come back with me to MD next summer.

Looks like lots of paperwork and putting together all things that prove togetherness for the past few years. Any other ideas and pointers?

Thanks

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Mew Experienced

Mew   0

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Welcome!

You can start here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare - you'll be able to see the pros and cons of each kind of visa.

See also the timelines http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php - search for K-1 and K-3 processes for those going through Costa Rica.

About visits during the process: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1visit

Try and post your questions to the forums according to the subject. Odds are you won't get many replies here, as this forum is used to make introductions ;)

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I only offer advice - not even legal. Just the plain and simple kind.

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magikunicorn Newbie

magikunicorn   0

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Hi I was looking through this site and was wondering what the outcome was of you research? Did you end up marrying in CR and applying for a K3 here in the US? I ask because I am just about to go though that and would love to hear the details from someone who has actually gone throuh this process and understands it better than me.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

AC

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JJWashington Proficient

JJWashington   0

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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yeah, I would like to hear too

K-1 Visa Journey

03/10/2007 - Sent I-129F to NSC

06/05/2007 - Approved

06/25/2007 - NVC Case Number received

07/05/2007 - Fiance received Packets 3 and 4

09/06/2007 - INTERVIEW----- APPROVED

09/13/2007 - VISA IN HAND

09/14/2007 - POE AT JFK

10/26/2007 - Wedding

01/17/2008 - Email from CRIS that I-129 was approved!

AOS Journey

10/28/2007 - AOS mailed to Chicago via Federal Express

10/29/2007 - AOS received at Chicago

11/05/2007 - NOA for I-131, I-485, I-765

12/28/2007 - Biometrics

12/29/2007 - Case appeared on USCIS website

12/31/2007 - EAD Card Production Ordered; AP Approved

01/10/2008 - AP Received in mail

01/12/2008 - EAD Card Recieved in mail

07/24/2008 - AOS Interview

07/30/2008 -Card Production Ordered

08/11/2008 - GREEN CARD RECIEVED

04/30/2010 - ROC mailed to CA via USPS Express Mail

08/10/2010 - EAD Card Production Ordered; AOS Approved

04/24/2011 - Mailed N-400

05/12/2011 - Received I-797C

06/08/2011 - Biometrics

07/25/2011 - N-400 Interview

07/25/2011 - Oath Ceremony

MY HUSBAND IS A US CITIZEN!!!

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Sand Experienced

Sand   5

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welcome to VJ

بســــم اللـــــه الــــرحمـن الــــرحــــيم

My N-400 timeline, I hope it will help - Local Office (Chula Vista Field Office - San Diego)

10/01/2010: Application was sent.

10/04/2010: Application was received.

10/06/2010: Email received "Application has been received" & Noticed Date.

10/07/2010: "Touch"

10/08/2010: "Touch" & Check was Cashed

10/09/2010: NOA1 Received via mail.

10/22/2010: Status Changed Online "Request for evidence" It was for Biometrics.

10/25/2010: Request for evidence recieved "Biometrics Notice".

11/18/2010: Biometrics date ==> 11:00AM. Biometrics was taken On time.

12/03/2010: "Yellow Letter" Received.

12/06/2010: "Touch" Case Moved to "Testing and Interview".

12/08/2010: Interview Letter received via mail.

01/13/2011: Interview Date. Done, " Thanks To ALLAH, I Passed the Test.

01/18/2011: Oath Letter was Sent.

01/20/2011: Oath Letter Recieved via mail.

01/28/2011: Oath Date. ==> Done, I am a U.S. Citizen

01/31/2011: Applied for a U.S. Passport Book, And, U.S. Passport Card.

02/25/2011: Passport Book's Received.

02/26/2011: Passport Card's Received.

02/28/2011: Certificate Of Naturalization's Returned.

Game Over.

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vsmtghdy Proficient

vsmtghdy   2

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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22 February 2010 - mailed the N-400 packet

02 March 2010 - Check encashed/I-797C NOA

03 March 2010 - USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via e-mail and text message

06 March 2010 - received I-797C, Notice of Action/Receipt

01 April 2010 - Biometrics Appointment (Biometrics done 4/7/10)

27 April 2010 - received I-797C/ Request to Appear for Naturalization Interview

02 June 2010 - Interview schedule

17 June 2010 - Oath Taking (Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA)

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