Updated K-1 & K-3 Portions of the site for new USCIS Policy

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

In anticipation of the new policies taking effect at the end of this month I am updating the site as needed. Let me know if I missed anything so it is all set to go :

The links and relavent text indicating filing locations have been updated in the K-1 and K-3 Guides. Even though the USCIS states

"USCIS will accept Forms I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907 filed with the new “Direct Filing” location in advance of the July 30, 2007 effective date, that are otherwise properly filed."

see: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Up...iling062107.pdf

I made it clear especially in the K-3 Guide about the difference in where to send the I-129F both before and after the cutoff. I also re-iterated that on July 30th there is no fee for filing an I-129F when petitioning for a K-3 Visa.

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

K1 and K3 Flowcharts updated to indicate new I-129F filing locations / new policy.

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

FAQ's have been updated with the new filing information.

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

K1 and K3 AOS Guide has been updated to reflect the fact that on or after Jul 30th the new fee includes the cost of AP and EAD's. There is not extra cost for these while the I-485 is pending after July 30th.

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

Joint I130 and I485 filing in the US Guide Updated to reflect that on or after Jul 30th the new fee includes the cost of AP and EAD's. There is not extra cost for these while the I-485 is pending after July 30th.

[mRx 16]

K-1 wise, it looks good to me, Cpt.

Correct me if I am wrong, but the only difference for K1 is that the petitioner will send the package exactly where it would have been transfered to. Of course, that and the fee increase.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I can only speak for the K-1, also, and it looks very good.

[Dawny&Tommy 0]

K1 looks pretty good to me too

[no name 1]

Capn - Since these new filing rules (locations) are not in effect till 7/30, isn't it better to wait? Noobs will likely get confused & send it to the wrong place.

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

Capn - Since these new filing rules (locations) are not in effect till 7/30, isn't it better to wait? Noobs will likely get confused & send it to the wrong place.

Actually the USCIS Said:

"USCIS will accept Forms I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907 filed with the new “Direct Filing” location in advance of the July 30, 2007 effective date, that are otherwise properly filed."

Reference: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Up...iling062107.pdf

IF I am misunderstanding tell me though .

[LuzyC 0]

:thumbs:

Thank you!!

[stuartx13 3]

So is the Vermont center faster it seems this way but i really don't know?

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

Historically they have been. After the transition?... who knows!

[Fandango 1,439]

Capn - Since these new filing rules (locations) are not in effect till 7/30, isn't it better to wait? Noobs will likely get confused & send it to the wrong place.

Actually the USCIS Said:

"USCIS will accept Forms I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907 filed with the new “Direct Filing” location in advance of the July 30, 2007 effective date, that are otherwise properly filed."

Reference: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Up...iling062107.pdf

IF I am misunderstanding tell me though .

I dunno, it reads fine to me...but then I read the filing locations on uscis.gov and it still has the old ones & no mention about early acceptance at the new locations.

the words 'otherwise properly filed' would give me pause...does that mean, if it needs an RFE, the whole pkg gets returned if you've mailed it early to the new center?

[Captain Ewok 1,893]

Capn - Since these new filing rules (locations) are not in effect till 7/30, isn't it better to wait? Noobs will likely get confused & send it to the wrong place.

Actually the USCIS Said:

"USCIS will accept Forms I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907 filed with the new “Direct Filing” location in advance of the July 30, 2007 effective date, that are otherwise properly filed."

Reference: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Up...iling062107.pdf

IF I am misunderstanding tell me though .

I dunno, it reads fine to me...but then I read the filing locations on uscis.gov and it still has the old ones & no mention about early acceptance at the new locations.

the words 'otherwise properly filed' would give me pause...does that mean, if it needs an RFE, the whole pkg gets returned if you've mailed it early to the new center?

Per a telephone conversation on 5:00 EST 7/2/2007:

We have confirmed with Officer Ruiz of the USCIS that you can, yes, file your I-129F's in advance of July 30th with the new direct filing location.