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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/

So, do toss the idea of filing a K-3, start a new plan, refactor often as you learn new things about this process for a CR-1 visa.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Thank you all for the info, I think we'll go ahead and discount the K-3 bit, just go with the other one instead, sounds like it would work well in theory but it doesn't in practice, and we really don't want this to take any longer than necessary.

Again, thanks and I'm sorry if I came across as being stubborn or obstinate about any of that, just trying to understand all of this :]

The one thing is I'm still concerned about what to do about the question 'how did you obtain U.S citizenship' with being born to American parents on an airforce base in Japan, I have Certificate of Birth Abroad, so do I check 'parents' then? or birth in U.S? since a U.S base is pretty much U.S soil anyway, right? I can't figure out how I contact these people to ask.

August 2011 - Met on Facebook

December 2011- first face-to-face

December 30th 2011 - got married

January 2012 - he returned to UK

February 2012 - I went to UK to visit

May 2012 - came back home to Alaska to start the Visa application process

May 4, 2012 - changed my last name :D

May 31st, 2012 - I-130 sent off! fingers crossed & prayers sent!

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Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart...miss you, honey <3

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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you are a us citizen. you include all of 'those documents', copies rather, with the I-130 .

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Thank you all for the info, I think we'll go ahead and discount the K-3 bit, just go with the other one instead, sounds like it would work well in theory but it doesn't in practice, and we really don't want this to take any longer than necessary.

Again, thanks and I'm sorry if I came across as being stubborn or obstinate about any of that, just trying to understand all of this :]

The one thing is I'm still concerned about what to do about the question 'how did you obtain U.S citizenship' with being born to American parents on an airforce base in Japan, I have Certificate of Birth Abroad, so do I check 'parents' then? or birth in U.S? since a U.S base is pretty much U.S soil anyway, right? I can't figure out how I contact these people to ask.

Trying to help you with that. Look at what you have. Does it say "Consular Report of Birth Abroad"? I expect it does. If so, check Parents and No and get on with your life. Never heard of a "Certificate of Birth Abroad". Look at it closely and tell us what it is REALLY called, so we can answer your question definitively. Words and terminology make or break you in this process.

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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Trying to help you with that. Look at what you have. Does it say "Consular Report of Birth Abroad"? I expect it does. If so, check Parents and No and get on with your life. Never heard of a "Certificate of Birth Abroad". Look at it closely and tell us what it is REALLY called, so we can answer your question definitively. Words and terminology make or break you in this process.

I've just looked at it again and it says "Consular Report of Birth Abroad", so that's what I'll do then.

August 2011 - Met on Facebook

December 2011- first face-to-face

December 30th 2011 - got married

January 2012 - he returned to UK

February 2012 - I went to UK to visit

May 2012 - came back home to Alaska to start the Visa application process

May 4, 2012 - changed my last name :D

May 31st, 2012 - I-130 sent off! fingers crossed & prayers sent!

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Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart...miss you, honey <3

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I've just looked at it again and it says "Consular Report of Birth Abroad", so that's what I'll do then.

Hopefully, you now understand there are people here you can trust and that attention to detail is critical. If reading carefully, interpreting literally, attention to detail and answering accurately are not really your forte, it would be best if you hire professional assistance.

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

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

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Hopefully, you now understand there are people here you can trust and that attention to detail is critical. If reading carefully, interpreting literally, attention to detail and answering accurately are not really your forte, it would be best if you hire professional assistance.

The only reason I actual believe you about all of this is now I have been given the same advice from other people as well, and THEY have been able to give me links that make sense and explain it to me rather than greet me with hostility and a tell me just to listen to them. Thanks for your help.

August 2011 - Met on Facebook

December 2011- first face-to-face

December 30th 2011 - got married

January 2012 - he returned to UK

February 2012 - I went to UK to visit

May 2012 - came back home to Alaska to start the Visa application process

May 4, 2012 - changed my last name :D

May 31st, 2012 - I-130 sent off! fingers crossed & prayers sent!

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Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart...miss you, honey <3

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If reading carefully, interpreting literally, attention to detail and answering accurately are not really your forte, it would be best if you hire professional assistance.

And, I may not be the brightest crayon in the box but I love my husband to death and I am absolutely stone-set determined to get him over here so we can be together. I can do anything if I put my mind to it, including figuring this stuff out and at the end I'll be smarter for it.

August 2011 - Met on Facebook

December 2011- first face-to-face

December 30th 2011 - got married

January 2012 - he returned to UK

February 2012 - I went to UK to visit

May 2012 - came back home to Alaska to start the Visa application process

May 4, 2012 - changed my last name :D

May 31st, 2012 - I-130 sent off! fingers crossed & prayers sent!

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Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart...miss you, honey <3

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The only reason I actual believe you about all of this is now I have been given the same advice from other people as well, and THEY have been able to give me links that make sense and explain it to me rather than greet me with hostility and a tell me just to listen to them. Thanks for your help.

You were not greeted with hostility. People were very gentle with you until you started arguing and questioning, even AFTER you were given links to the official NVC statement about killing the I-129F on arrival.

When asked to look at what you were calling a "certificate of birth abroad", you continued to argue and question instead of looking and finding the answer. You were NOT born in the USA. Don't beat your head against the wall trying to say you were. You're getting straight talk, not hostility.

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

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

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You were not greeted with hostility. People were very gentle with you until you started arguing and questioning, even AFTER you were given links to the official NVC statement about killing the I-129F on arrival.

When asked to look at what you were calling a "certificate of birth abroad", you continued to argue and question instead of looking and finding the answer. You were NOT born in the USA. Don't beat your head against the wall trying to say you were. You're getting straight talk, not hostility.

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August 2011 - Met on Facebook

December 2011- first face-to-face

December 30th 2011 - got married

January 2012 - he returned to UK

February 2012 - I went to UK to visit

May 2012 - came back home to Alaska to start the Visa application process

May 4, 2012 - changed my last name :D

May 31st, 2012 - I-130 sent off! fingers crossed & prayers sent!

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Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart...miss you, honey <3

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures. OP has stated they will not pursue the K3.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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