what should I file with I-129

[sharif 0]

I filed I-130 and G325 on August 14 and still didn't receive NOA1. What do I need to file with I-129?

and should I fill out G325 too? if yes can I send a photo copy of the first G325 or it has to be original

thank you all in advance

[pushbrk 13,073]

I filed I-130 and G325 on August 14 and still didn't receive NOA1. What do I need to file with I-129?

and should I fill out G325 too? if yes can I send a photo copy of the first G325 or it has to be original

thank you all in advance

Follow the instructions on the I-129F for filing for a spouse. Also study the guides. What do you have for proof you filed an I-130? Perhaps a copy of the cancelled check for the fee?

[YuAndDan 153]

The K-3 GUIDE shows this:

Assembling the I-129F Package: Checklist frequent questions

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.)

1. Payment as required by USCIS (I-129F petitions for K-3 status filed on/after July 30th 2007 have no fee since the I-130 cost was increased). Use a check so you can track the payment.
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (K-3 Visa), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiance(e). This form may be used to obtain a K-3/K-4 visa for your alien spouse and her or his child. Fill out the form as directed, except assume that "fiancé" or "fiancé(e)" means "spouse." answer Questions B.17 and B.18 by stating "N/A." Note that filing this form is only necessary to facilitate the entry of your spouse and her or his child as a nonimmigrant.
4. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated
5. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name of the US citizen on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <US Citizens Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
6. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the foreign fiance(e) signed and dated
7. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign Spouse. Write the full name of the foreign Spouse on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Foreign Spouses Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
8. Copy of the Birth certificate for the US Citizen (front and back) or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport or a copy of the US Citizen's naturalization certificate (front and back). This is used to establish citizenship.
9. Copy of the NOA1 from the I-130
10. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not in English then again get a translation)
11. In regards to Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information.

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

BIG NOTE: The cost to adjust status from K-3 in the USA is $1010, consider carefully the K-3, the CR-1 visa has no status adjustment it generates a green-card upon entry to the USA, CR-1 lately has only been taking a little longer than K-3, and costs much less, and has less paperwork to do.

At this point if you let the I-130 continue processing and don't file the I-129F you will get a CR-1 visa.

Edited September 20, 2007 by YuAndDan

[sharif 0]

Thanks a lot guys

Is there is any benefit to file I-129 after filing I-130. Will it speed up the process? And by how long

[YuAndDan 153]

Thanks a lot guys

Is there is any benefit to file I-129 after filing I-130. Will it speed up the process? And by how long

Filing I-129F starts the K-3 visa process, the K-3 was origionaly intended to rejoin couples waiting for the CR-1 to complete, at the time CR-1 was taking much longer than K-1 visas, lately the CR-1 in many cases have taken a month or less longer than the K-3.

Look at the timelines and compare K-3 to the CR-1/IR-1 for your particular country.

Many get the K-3 only to get stuck in a long approval process (AOS) for the green-card here in the states.