*** K-3 May and June 2007 Filers ***

[davejaz42107 1]

Hey guys, just a question. Should I be worried that I still can't view my I-129F progress online? I got the snail mail telling me that my I129F was transferred to VSC for faster processing so I know its moving but is anyone else still having trouble viewing their I-129F NOA1 online with an MSC #? Should I just chalk it up to USCIS negligence?

[gogo 6]

I never got this error.. but I hear that some people need to add "1" or subtract "1" to their MSC number... the person who entered it probably ate too many Big Macs... mmmmmm....... well, back to your question... you can try calling them up and asking if they can see your number or not..

[asmo 0]

I had a same issue.. What I did was wait for 2 weeks than it automatically took it.. so just give it 1 more week.

asmo

Edited August 8, 2007 by asmo

[Divine Mercy 0]

Hey guys, just a question. Should I be worried that I still can't view my I-129F progress online? I got the snail mail telling me that my I129F was transferred to VSC for faster processing so I know its moving but is anyone else still having trouble viewing their I-129F NOA1 online with an MSC #? Should I just chalk it up to USCIS negligence?

I also got a snail mail saying that they moved my I-129F to Vermont on July 12 but so far I haven't heard about it being rec'd yet. No changes on the website either although I am able to get into it with the MSC number. I'm starting to get worried.

[gogo 6]

I wished I lived near Vermont... even though I have my "estimated" approval dates below.. I still figure for her to come around next April (April 2008)... hopefully it will be approved before then..

Edited August 8, 2007 by gogo

[G&A 1]

Getting depressing again...

[kelly1290 0]

Getting depressing again...

G&A,

I am really depressed as well because my husband's passport photos did not arrive in the mail until after the fees went up and I can't afford to pay $1000 for AOS. We now have no choice but to pursue the I-130. Does this mean I can no longer be a part of this thread?

Thanks,

Deb

[G&A 1]

Getting depressing again...

G&A,

I am really depressed as well because my husband's passport photos did not arrive in the mail until after the fees went up and I can't afford to pay $1000 for AOS. We now have no choice but to pursue the I-130. Does this mean I can no longer be a part of this thread?

Thanks,

Deb

Dont worry about money...as long as you live...it will ALWAYS be a problem. Take it one day at a time and i am sure you will get through it. In fact, I know you will get through it. You will always be part of this thread (atleast until your husbands passport gets stamped) I dont do the tables my husband does them (Hes G i am A).

Dont worry and try not to stress...i know its easier said than done but before you know it your husband will be in the US and we can put this nasty process behind us.

A

[kelly1290 0]

Getting depressing again...

G&A,

I am really depressed as well because my husband's passport photos did not arrive in the mail until after the fees went up and I can't afford to pay $1000 for AOS. We now have no choice but to pursue the I-130. Does this mean I can no longer be a part of this thread?

Thanks,

Deb

Dont worry about money...as long as you live...it will ALWAYS be a problem. Take it one day at a time and i am sure you will get through it. In fact, I know you will get through it. You will always be part of this thread (atleast until your husbands passport gets stamped) I dont do the tables my husband does them (Hes G i am A).

Dont worry and try not to stress...i know its easier said than done but before you know it your husband will be in the US and we can put this nasty process behind us.

A

A,

Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. I am also proud to be a part of this thread. Let G know that this is our decision. My ID on here is kelly1290 and my husband is from Nigeria. We are both so depressed, but we know we don't have the money to pursue K-3 as the fees stand now, so we have no other choice than to wait for approval of I-130 even though it takes longer than K-3 to obtain an interview. I have a question though...Can you still use James' shortcuts for the I-130 as far as sending him a copy of the NOA-2 and having him take it to the embassy in Lagos to get his Packet 3 and interview date? Your help is much appreciated!

Thanks,

Deb

[RobinAtAileen 0]

Getting depressing again...

G&A,

I am really depressed as well because my husband's passport photos did not arrive in the mail until after the fees went up and I can't afford to pay $1000 for AOS. We now have no choice but to pursue the I-130. Does this mean I can no longer be a part of this thread?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

I understand your concern. If I'm not mistaken, you can apply for AOS within 2 years of entering the United States (the K-3 Visa is valid for 2 years); therefore, you have all that time to save the money. If you can afford the first, unchanged fee, I trust you can save the $1,010 ($930 + $80 biometrics) within two years.

Other members, correct me regarding the timeframe if I'm wrong.

There are fee waivers, but we don't qualify under the I-485/K-3 application.

What is sad is the following. Under the 125% of poverty requirement for proof of support which is $17,112 for a family of 2 (husband and wife only), the $1,010 AOS fee is 5.9% of your annual income.

If you include the $355 K-3 (now includes the I-130 and I-129F together), the total is $1,365 which is 8.0% of the minimum required level.

THAT IS INSANE. Talk about a regressive tax. It is unbelievable this is remotely acceptable to them. In my opinion, allowing me to stand on my soap box for a second, everything for adoptions and spouses should be FREE, or at minimum subject to your income level.

Anyway, I understand your situation. Make sure you run a full analysis and understand all the facts, fees and timelines before you give up on seeing your husband before giving up the K-3 and going with your CR1.

God speed,

Robin

[kelly1290 0]

Getting depressing again...

G&A,

I am really depressed as well because my husband's passport photos did not arrive in the mail until after the fees went up and I can't afford to pay $1000 for AOS. We now have no choice but to pursue the I-130. Does this mean I can no longer be a part of this thread?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

I understand your concern. If I'm not mistaken, you can apply for AOS within 2 years of entering the United States (the K-3 Visa is valid for 2 years); therefore, you have all that time to save the money. If you can afford the first, unchanged fee, I trust you can save the $1,010 ($930 + $80 biometrics) within two years.

Other members, correct me regarding the timeframe if I'm wrong.

There are fee waivers, but we don't qualify under the I-485/K-3 application.

What is sad is the following. Under the 125% of poverty requirement for proof of support which is $17,112 for a family of 2 (husband and wife only), the $1,010 AOS fee is 5.9% of your annual income.

If you include the $355 K-3 (now includes the I-130 and I-129F together), the total is $1,365 which is 8.0% of the minimum required level.

THAT IS INSANE. Talk about a regressive tax. It is unbelievable this is remotely acceptable to them. In my opinion, allowing me to stand on my soap box for a second, everything for adoptions and spouses should be FREE, or at minimum subject to your income level.

Anyway, I understand your situation. Make sure you run a full analysis and understand all the facts, fees and timelines before you give up on seeing your husband before giving up the K-3 and going with your CR1.

God speed,

Robin

Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

[RobinAtAileen 0]

Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

[kelly1290 0]

Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

Robin,

Thanks again for your reply. I just need to ask one more thing. Am I correct in sending $170 for payment of K-3?

Thanks,

Deb

[pkewl 0]

Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

Robin,

Thanks again for your reply. I just need to ask one more thing. Am I correct in sending $170 for payment of K-3?

Thanks,

Deb

Hi Deb

Hope you are doing okay under the circumstances. We all very well understand the pain of AOS and other fees but I believe as Robin pointed out that the K-3 is valid for two years and you will have fair amount of time to save for it. Also, if you start saving right from today, you will have even more time but I just want to say hang in there and we all will get thru this painful process. Not knowing your financial situation, I hope I dont cross any personal limit by writing about savings and all that. If I did then my apologies. That was NOT my intention. I am trying to lift up your spirit and encourage you in this painful process.

As for your question about fees, from what I know so far, I dont think we have clear answer yet for the Petitioners who sent in there I-130 prior to the fee increase and will be sending their I129F later. The best thing I can suggest is search VJ and also call the USCIS national customer service number. They should be able to answer this question, again the key word is should.

Robin,

A very valid point about comparing the amount of fees we end up paying for these USCIS processes and when it comes to "sponsoring" your family. Though, I always thought that the new AOS fees were a bit ridiculous(esp. for family based immigration(K3) versus employment based), I never looked at it from the perspective that you just mentioned in regards with the poverty guidelines. Great point!!! but ofcourse its only great and valid from OUR perspective and not from USCIS'. You know what bugs me the most is, even after paying all of these high fees, I probably wont see any comparable return (as cutting the wait time). If the wait time decreases by paying the high fees, then I guess it may be worth it.

Anyhow, god speed to all and Deb hang in there. You will figure things out as u 'll go along this process. I know easier said than done but things have a way of working out at the end (most times).

Gluck and try to have a good weekend.

Regards

Pkewl

[gogo 6]

haha, I would just send the fee in... what is $170 or $190 compared to the worries that the government will delay your application? You can easily make $170 in a day or two..