k3 expires????
Mar 31st 2003, 5:59 pm
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k3 expires????
My wife's visa says it expires on the 19th. I don't understand how it
expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
be done?
expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
be done?
Mar 31st 2003, 9:31 pm
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Re: k3 expires????
"netnews.mchsi.com" wrote in message
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> My wife's visa says it expires on the 19th. I don't understand how it
> expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
> not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
> be done?
The K3 is only the start of all the procedures - your wife needs to apply
for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (this might be conditional
depending on certain things). Basically she needs to get her greencard.
I suggest you read the K1 Faq page which also has information for K3 people
http://www.txdirect.net/users/mike38/k1faq.htm
You need to look at section 14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4
Unfortuntely there is still quite a long road ahead.
Good luck
Morkai
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> My wife's visa says it expires on the 19th. I don't understand how it
> expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
> not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
> be done?
The K3 is only the start of all the procedures - your wife needs to apply
for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (this might be conditional
depending on certain things). Basically she needs to get her greencard.
I suggest you read the K1 Faq page which also has information for K3 people
http://www.txdirect.net/users/mike38/k1faq.htm
You need to look at section 14.0 Adjustment of Status from K3/K4
Unfortuntely there is still quite a long road ahead.
Good luck
Morkai
Mar 31st 2003, 10:16 pm
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Re: k3 expires????
A K-3 visa a multiple-entry visa which is valid for two years after
the entry date. The date should be written on the I-94 that is placed
in the passport at the POE.
the entry date. The date should be written on the I-94 that is placed
in the passport at the POE.
Apr 1st 2003, 12:22 am
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Re: k3 expires????
"netnews.mchsi.com" wrote in message news:...
> My wife's visa says it expires on the 19th. I don't understand how it
> expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
> not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
> be done?
I just recieved the second NOA for my wife's K-3 visa and in the box
labled NOTICE TYPE: it has "Approval Notice Valid from 03/28/2003 to
07/28/2003" this caught me by supprise also...
> My wife's visa says it expires on the 19th. I don't understand how it
> expires. I thought only the k1's were given the 90 days (to get married or
> not) We are married and she came here on a k3. Does something else need to
> be done?
I just recieved the second NOA for my wife's K-3 visa and in the box
labled NOTICE TYPE: it has "Approval Notice Valid from 03/28/2003 to
07/28/2003" this caught me by supprise also...
Apr 1st 2003, 2:10 am
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time limits
There are different time limits for different stages. The 2nd NOA from the Service Center is good for 4 months, but can be extended if consular processing is delayed beyond the expiration. The visa itself, whether K-1 or K-3, is usually good for 6 months. Once you enter the country on a K-1, you have 90 days to get married and file for adjustment of status. If you enter on a K-3, you still have to file for AOS, but I am not sure how long you have to do so.
Apr 1st 2003, 8:05 am
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Re: k3 expires????
My wife's is stamped for only 3 months! What can we do?
"gardener" wrote in message
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> A K-3 visa a multiple-entry visa which is valid for two years after
> the entry date. The date should be written on the I-94 that is placed
> in the passport at the POE.
"gardener" wrote in message
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> A K-3 visa a multiple-entry visa which is valid for two years after
> the entry date. The date should be written on the I-94 that is placed
> in the passport at the POE.
Apr 1st 2003, 8:33 am
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"netnews.mchsi.com" wrote:
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> My wife's is stamped for only 3 months! What can we do?
Go to the INS office that serves your area.
Too bad this wasn't noted at the POE or shortly afterward.
>
> My wife's is stamped for only 3 months! What can we do?
Go to the INS office that serves your area.
Too bad this wasn't noted at the POE or shortly afterward.
Apr 1st 2003, 9:45 am
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What can be done?
"mrtravel" wrote in message
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> "netnews.mchsi.com" wrote:
> >
> > My wife's is stamped for only 3 months! What can we do?
> >
> Go to the INS office that serves your area.
> Too bad this wasn't noted at the POE or shortly afterward.
"mrtravel" wrote in message
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> "netnews.mchsi.com" wrote:
> >
> > My wife's is stamped for only 3 months! What can we do?
> >
> Go to the INS office that serves your area.
> Too bad this wasn't noted at the POE or shortly afterward.
Apr 1st 2003, 9:22 pm
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Re: k3 expires????
I talked to someone from the BCIS about what happens if the k3 expires
before the spouse visa is processed. The guy told me to file an I-553 3
months before it expires. I guess this continues it. We are through
TSC and with the processing time of 900-999 days I would say We will
have to file this in 1 1/2 yrs. I am also going to contact congressman
and see if they can get anything moving there.
WHY DOES THE FIANCE VISA GET PROCESSED FASTER THEN THE SPOUSE?????
John
before the spouse visa is processed. The guy told me to file an I-553 3
months before it expires. I guess this continues it. We are through
TSC and with the processing time of 900-999 days I would say We will
have to file this in 1 1/2 yrs. I am also going to contact congressman
and see if they can get anything moving there.
WHY DOES THE FIANCE VISA GET PROCESSED FASTER THEN THE SPOUSE?????
John
