K-3 Interview Next Week

utopiacowboy says on Mar 20, 2006, 21:35:

The "interview" may turn out to be like ours was - a complete non event. They wanted to know where her kids were and matched up the faces with the names. That was it.

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JMOON87 says on Mar 21, 2006, 07:06:

In December.. We had our interview back in december and you need to know all the basis - family names what kind of work each other does and what you do at the work -how you met -when you proposed -when you knew you were in love etc ... Our interview was a bit differenet from alot of couples as they took no more proof (papers-photos) of our relationshhip and focused on alot of questions but they were all basic questions you should know about each other .good luck .

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rlsterling says on Apr 17, 2006, 17:49:

Supporting Documents At Interview Now have paperwork in Chicago for wife and her daughter. Looking down the road for the interview requirements. Am aware she needs to take along a DS-230 Part I and Part II for her and her daughter. I have two questions. Can she take along a spanish version of form or is an english version needed? More important than that (to me) is whether she needs an I-134 from me? In the older version of this form question 35 of Part II implied an Affidavit of Support should be attached. In the newer version , however, of DS-230 the questions stop at number 34 and nothing is mentioned of Affidavit of support. Anyone have any first hand experience using the new version of this form. Also, what about other supporting documents such as fingerprints, police report, doctor's exam etc.
The form plainly says "This form (DS-230 PartI and Part II) constitutes the complete application etc. etc.
Bob

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 17, 2006, 20:32:

Even though she will have to fax in Part 1 of the DS-230, she will actually apply for the K-3 (non-immigrant visa) using the DS-156. The DS-230 is an application for an immigrant visa. She won't fill out Part II of this form, just Part I. For the K-3 you use the I-134 and complete instructions on what else she needs (medical and DAS) will come with the instructions to Packet 3.

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rlsterling says on Apr 19, 2006, 16:53:

Form DS-230 I am talking about my wife, who I married last year in Colombia. She (and her daughter) will not be coming here to visit or on business but to live with me so I think she would be an Immigrant and thus the DS-230 forms (Part I and Part II) would be appropriate. What I am addressing here is that the new version of this form does not mention Affidavit of Support in Part II as the previous one did. I confess I am ignorant about the Packets. I read about a Packet 4 and now you mention a Packet 3. Which one goes with DS-230 and who receives this packet after the Chicago step is finished, myself here in the states of my wife in Cali? Appreciate all help in this matter. Bob

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 19, 2006, 17:51:

Is she going for a K-3 visa? A K-3 is NOT an immigrant visa even though they are handled by the Immigrant Visa Unit of the embassy. As I said, you fax Part 1 of the DS-230 but the actual application is made using the DS-156. My wife came here on a K-3 and I'm an attorney so yes, I do know what I am talking about.

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rlsterling says on Apr 20, 2006, 07:22:

K-3 Visa Thank you for opening my eyes. I am not an attorney so such things as "Use the fiance form (I129F) even though it is not for your fiance" and "apply for a non-immigrant even though you expect your wife to become an immigrant" can get a bit confusing to the common laymen. The site www.travel.state.gov pretty well spells out the steps and actually does not mention the DS-230 in regard to a K-3 visa (that I could see). Bob

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 20, 2006, 08:15:

Such is the world of immigration law. The K-1 is also a non-immigrant visa as well but in fact, everyone knows that people with K visas are not returning to their home country.

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rlsterling says on Apr 20, 2006, 20:48:

Questions on DS-156 for utopiacowboy After reviewing the DS-156 form (for my wife to fill out), there are a couple of questions I am having trouble with.
Number 26. How Long Do You Intend to Stay in the U.S.?
The real answer would be "permanently", but is that appropriate to put on a NonImmigrant Visa Form?
Number 27. What Is The Purpose Of Your Trip?
The real answer would be "to live there forever" but is that appropriate to put on a NonImmigrant Visa Form?
How about "to reside there and eventually get a permanent visa"?


Bob

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Crazy4Cali says on Apr 21, 2006, 07:11:

why not? If the K-3 is to have your spouse enter the country, I would think any other answers would be suspect. Remember, they use these forms for all sorts of visas.

Go to VisaJourney.com and see what they say (they have an answer for almost everything related to these kind of questions).

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 21, 2006, 08:18:

Bob, the answers that you suggested in your post are correct. As I said, even though it's technically a non-immigrant visa, everyone knows that the holders are going to the US permanently.

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Sonny says on Apr 29, 2006, 08:45:

simply put Go to the "Interview" say yes, yes yes and maybe a no and leave wondering what all the worry was about. Other then Friday the visa(s) can be picked up the next day

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lpdiver says on May 5, 2006, 11:56:

You need to know That you can enter at the American citizens gate and avoid a long line. After you get in you can again go through the American citizen's gate and avoid a long line.

T

"cook some rice!"

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