next step after K3 approval... help please
 

Hello, I'm learning the whole process one step at a time; and now that my husband's I-129F was approved, I am preparing for what is next.

First question: After my husband enters the U.S., we file for Adjustment of Status, correct? And what becomes of the I-130 application???

Second question: Apparently we have to file the AOS in person at the district office, which for us would be in Helena, Montana. But seeing there is a sub office near to where I live (Idaho), is it possible to file in person there?

Thanks in advance!
Kim

Re: next step after K3 approval... help please
 

Kimmini <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hello, I'm learning the whole process one step at a time; and now that my husband's
    > I-129F was approved, I am preparing for what is next.

In about two weeks, you should be getting a letter from the National Visa Center
that your file has been sent to consulate/embassy. Make sure you have sent him all
the required documents - I-134, etc.

    > First question: After my husband enters the U.S., we file for Adjustment of Status,
    > correct? And what becomes of the I-130 application???

Since the K-3 is a non-immigrant visa, you still need I-130 for immigration status.
You will need the approval letter for the I-130 in order to file the AOS.

    > Second question: Apparently we have to file the AOS in person at the district
    > office, which for us would be in Helena, Montana. But seeing there is a sub office
    > near to where I live (Idaho), is it possible to file in person there?

I thought all K-3 AOS had to be filed through the MSC and then sent on to the
office that has jurisdiction over you. I rather do it throught the Boston INS
office since they process it much faster.

    > Thanks in advance! Kim

Re: next step after K3 approval... help please
 

You need to wait till I-130 is approved and then file for AOS. Check out
about AOS at:

http://www.visapro.com/US-Immigratio...-of-Status.asp

Paul @ HelpDesk

Re: next step after K3 approval... help please
 

Thanks to both of you for your responses. It leaves me confused though, because this site says that I don't need to wait for the I-130 approval before applying for AOS...

http://k1.exit.com/k-3second.html

I trust your experiences over a website though, if that is the way things are being done. I just wish there wasn't so much conflicting information on the Internet..but what can one expect for free information. :)

Re: next step after K3 approval... help please
 

On 15 Jun 2002 06:25:56 GMT, Kimmini <[email protected]> wrote:

    >Thanks to both of you for your responses. It leaves me confused though, because
    >this site says that I don't need to wait for the I-130 approval before applying
    >for AOS...
    >
    >http://k1.exit.com/k-3second.html
    >
    >I trust your experiences over a website though, if that is the way things are being
    >done. I just wish there wasn't so much conflicting information on the Internet..but
    >what can one expect for free information. :)

You don't need to wait for I-130 approval, altho it very well may occur by the time
you areready to AOS. A K3 has two years on the visa, so there is no rush. You would
simply include a copy of the initial receipt for the I-130 with the AOS package.
The AOS won't be approved until the I-130 is approved. And BTW, its generally not a
good idea to learn things "one step at a time". Too many opportunities to make
mistakes. Mike

Re: next step after K3 approval... help please
 

The other possibility is not to file AOS, and just finish the I-130 process at
the Consulate abroad. I've heard that the I-130 process can actually finish
faster then AOS.

Here's my current time line:

http://www.richsun.com/20020227.html