i knw it will take long... but i wanna be mentally prepared!

[HLM 1]

salam to u all...

well me (egyptian) n my husband (american) filed a k-1 visa when he was my fiance then but now since we got married like 3 weeks ago ofcourse we have to stop the k-1 and start the k-3 and we both know what a nightmare of heart ache we got ourselves into. he left only ten days after the wedding coz he is starting his PhD program. i cant even start on the pain i feel everyday!! i know it will take along time. but i always want a timeline that gives the average time for everyone just to be mentally prepared becoz this is sooooo nerve wrecking. and i also want a step-by-step guide to the k-3 visa plz!

i will appreciate all those who are willing to give me this info THANK U SOOOO MUCH

raghda ouassini

[bszoom42 0]

Please fill in your timeline and please read the guides. That will give you the answers you seek! best of luck!

[huhtaman 0]

Hi Confused,

Welcome to the club. Here is what I know - it should be close to accurate.

1) call INS and get instructions on cancelling the I-129f you filed

2) file form I-130 along with evidence of your relationship - pictures, affidavits, insurance policies, joint financial accounts (if any)

3) you will receive a NOA1 notice on the I-130

4) Once you receive I-130 NOA1 you will file an I-129F

5) You will receive an I-129F NOA1

6) now you wait 140-200 days

7) you receive approval of I-130/I-129F NOA2

8) your petition is shipped to Vermont for final processing - maybe 6-8 weeks

9) The petition is shipped to the embassy and an interview time is set maybe 2 - 4 months

10) interview - and visa

There are additional steps - but this is the big picture of what will happen if you follow the normal I-130 filing process. Good luck - the worst part is waiting for the NOA2 approval.

Neil

[edp333 9]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=k3historical

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Give it about a year or so then start complaing about pain. A year is the norm pending you dont have any bumps or ap ####### along the way. Best wishes to you on your journey.

[NANDA 0]

Give it about a year or so then start complaing about pain. A year is the norm pending you dont have any bumps or ap ####### along the way. Best wishes to you on your journey.

It really goes to give work… but the love has of these things! RS!!! GOOD LUCK!

[M+S 0]

salam to u all...

well me (egyptian) n my husband (american) filed a k-1 visa when he was my fiance then but now since we got married like 3 weeks ago ofcourse we have to stop the k-1 and start the k-3 and we both know what a nightmare of heart ache we got ourselves into. he left only ten days after the wedding coz he is starting his PhD program. i cant even start on the pain i feel everyday!! i know it will take along time. but i always want a timeline that gives the average time for everyone just to be mentally prepared becoz this is sooooo nerve wrecking. and i also want a step-by-step guide to the k-3 visa plz!

i will appreciate all those who are willing to give me this info THANK U SOOOO MUCH

raghda ouassini

mine took 9 months >>I have a question for You though Is your husband native American or Egyptian American?

[HLM 1]

raghda ouassini

mine took 9 months >>I have a question for You though Is your husband native American or Egyptian American?

no his parents are from morroco and he was born and raised in america.

[radsr2002 0]

Ours took a good solid nine months from filing.

You can call it a nightmare if you wish, but, I think you made the better choice with the I130.

Congrats and best wishes

Rick

[Urge To Race 2]

The I129F and I130 can now be filed together in the same package effective July 30, 2007. This went into effect with the new fees, no need to wait for NOA1 for I130 anymore, the fact that the petition is in the same package is the proof that you have filed. The fee is for the I130 now, no fee for the I129F for K3.

Cheers.

Hi Confused,

Welcome to the club. Here is what I know - it should be close to accurate.

1) call INS and get instructions on cancelling the I-129f you filed

2) file form I-130 along with evidence of your relationship - pictures, affidavits, insurance policies, joint financial accounts (if any)

3) you will receive a NOA1 notice on the I-130

4) Once you receive I-130 NOA1 you will file an I-129F

5) You will receive an I-129F NOA1

6) now you wait 140-200 days

7) you receive approval of I-130/I-129F NOA2

8) your petition is shipped to Vermont for final processing - maybe 6-8 weeks

9) The petition is shipped to the embassy and an interview time is set maybe 2 - 4 months

10) interview - and visa

There are additional steps - but this is the big picture of what will happen if you follow the normal I-130 filing process. Good luck - the worst part is waiting for the NOA2 approval.

Neil

[HLM 1]

urge to race... does that mean its going to take less time to get processed????(hoping!!! )