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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjust small question

hello guys i have a question ...my wife she is the us citizen . did she go to the interview in usa or only me in usa embassy in lebanon ?!


Only you in Embassy. USC doesn't get interviewed.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-17 06:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStuck with required medical exam that doesn't even exist....
I am not sure, but can't you do an exam in Yemen and bring the results?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-17 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCompany Name
Worth case scenario, the mail will return to you if they are unable to deliver it.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-18 07:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDO we NEED A JOINT SPONSOR

what do you mean by "the embassy allows the use of co-sponsor"? is their any case were the embassy doesn't allow a co-sponsor ? and as per my understanding of the process i will be sending the I-864 to the NVC not the us embassy in Beirut right?.


Sorry didn't see you are on CR-1 visa. You right you will be sending to the NVC, so you should be fine.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-19 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDO we NEED A JOINT SPONSOR

ok my friend is willing to sponsor me he's tax return for 2010 is around 72 k so that should be ok right? no more red flag?:P


This is plenty. Just make sure the embassy allows the use of co-sponsor.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-19 07:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDO we NEED A JOINT SPONSOR
Yes you do. She is not making consistantly above the poverty guidelines so it will be a red flag. Find a co-sponsor.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-19 06:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC asking for Police Certificate not needed
The rules are made to be broken. Thought there is no rules when it come to immigration.

As other poster said they can ask for whatever they want. It is you that asking benefits, and they need to cover all the angles before giving you the benefits.

Besides NVC, embassy will ask you the same. So you better get it.

Edited by Oksana & Max, 20 October 2011 - 01:13 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-20 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Application
1. If you can get affidavits this would help too. You mostly need to satisfy the CO, as USCIS will not really validate your relationship.

2. Yes you can. And as you said proof that you are intending to return.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-21 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan beneficiary apply for i-864??
I don't think your wife will be able to use her income. Especially since this is not a job but from a family member. Most likely you will need to find a co-sponsor if you don't make over 125%.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-20 05:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the general reason of holding any case in AP????
There is nothing you can do to avoid it.

Some of the countries have mandatory AP, and there is no way around it.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-19 06:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation for passport?
Nope as all international passports are in 2 languages
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-24 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help about I-130 #14!
Since currently not in USA, you did it right.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-25 06:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOW TO GET DOCUMENT THAT STATES IM SINGLE????
I don't think petitioner require to provide this document.

At least I have never heard about it. Are you sure this is a case?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-24 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswill age matter for our visa process?
Your age shouldn't be an issue. As long as you have a strong case, and you already have a child, you shouldn't have any issues.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-24 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused do I file the I-129F or not?

That's not correct, a K3 petition does not get turned into a CR-1 petition, an I-129F that was filed for a K3 is administratively closed if the NVC already has an approved I-130 on station when they receive the I-129F for K3.


I did meant administratively closed, sorry for my not using the correct wording. But since K-3 is almost doesn't exist do you still think the OP should file I-129F for K-3?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-24 11:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused do I file the I-129F or not?

We filed our I-130 in June (Still haven't heard anything after the RFE acceptance in July :crying: ) I've been reading up on the K-3 route after filing for the IR-1/CR-1 Spousal Visa.
From what I understand. K-3's get turned in to CR-1's anyway, and it really doesn't speed things up too much. So I send in the paperwork?
IF I do file for the K-3, my husband lives in Calgary, which is west of Manitoba, so would filing for the K-3 and going to Vancouver help get him here faster?
I'm so sick of the limbo. We want to make plans, but can't, we have no idea how long this is all going to take! Erg the waiting is killing me!


There is really no reason to file I-129F, as K3 will get administratively closed and it will continue as CR-1 process. So just hang in there. This is not a fast process and CR-1 can take 10-12 month to finish. You haven't filed that long ago, so there is not much of the plans you can make right now.

Hang in there

Good luck on your journey.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-24 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Refused

OH and wat about them sending the file back to the uscis....i thought they will ask for more evidence and study them and resend the file for a 2nd interview?


Most of the time if the file is going back to the USCIS is for "Intent to Revoke/Deny". It can take months before you will here anything back. If they needed more evidence the CO would've ask for it. USCIS have nothing to do with that.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-26 05:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Refused
Sorry to hear that you got refused!!!

Besides having a relationship you need to prove them to the CO. By being in a high fraud country makes things even harder. Have you had enough evidence of ongoing relationship?

There is really nothing much you can do. The only option you have is to withdraw a petition and start the new one. But make sure to have a really strong case, with tons of evidence. I don't think that you got refused just because of the divorce question. (I don't remember my own divorce date). There gotta be more to it, and it is you responsibility to proove to the CO that your relationship is real.

Good luck hopefully it will all work out.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-26 05:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChat logs : Facebook / Yahoo
Not every one is using skype and I am sure there are some people who are not using internet at all.

I believe yahoo have a chat history, that you can bring as one of the evidences. Also phone calls, like phone cards could help as well.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-08-30 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp needed
If you are filing for a fiancee visa which is K-1, then you file I-129F. If you want to file for a spousal visa then you file I-130. You don't file I-485.

Look at those guides and choose which one is right for you.

http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow
http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-14 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreception of the Green Card
It will be a temporary 2 yr green card. And you will need to ROC 90 days prior to expiration.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-16 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT TO DO ?
Yes you do. Poverty guidelines have to be met for K-1/K-3 (virtually not existing)/CR-1
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-18 07:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Question

You can stay in FL, I dont see a problem there, however just keep in mind the explanation that you give to the immigration officer - remeber you are not eligible to work straight away u still need to do sme paper work before you can work - so if you tell them that u are stoppin here for a job interview they might question.

On carrying the X-ray, I dont think it is required - I didnt carry mine. You do need to carry your shot records. You will have to show them to a local doctor for getting your medical supplement done for filing AOS.

All the best.

Cheers.


OP is elligible to work. As he is on CR-1 visa. You get I-551 stamp in your passport, which is the same as GC.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-17 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust starting out
There is really no more K-3 Visa, so you will be applying for a CR-1 and yes it can take 10-12 month to get it.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-28 07:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDomex!!!!!! ?????????? So Frustrated Waiting On visa!
Standard processing time is about 7-10 business days. Most likely you should get it next week.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-04 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBringing my husband from overseas - Newbie
It will take about a year, there is no way to do it faster. We are all here in the same boat.

Yes you do need a lot of evidence especially for country like Egypt. Pictures, with friends, with famalies. Chat logs, phone call logs, emails, snail, etc... You may want to plan and visit him at least several times, while waiting for all process...

Lawyer is not really needed, as they don't guarantee approval neither they can speed up the process. If you don't have any complications, then it is straight forward and you can do it on your own.

Good luck
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-12-08 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow important is the copy of the entire package
I would keep a copy of important documents like forms and things like that. As long as you can reproduce the rest later if required.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-12-28 07:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-130 help
If she got it thru Parents she still would get certificate. Everyones get certificate regardless.

But yes check thru parents and provide a copy of every page of the US Passport.

On the second question check Other(Specify) and write I-130.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-12-29 07:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2010 Filers
Hi everyone! I am adding myself here. Good luck to all of us!


California Service Center (25 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....
pam&josh............10/29/10..........11/02/10.......12/08/10........--/--/10....
Kasiraman...........11/01/10..........11/09/10.......12/07/10........--/--/10....
BAN.................11/02/10..........11/03/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Nineta..............11/03/10..........11/11/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Debbylyn............11/05/10..........11/08/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
saradanielle........11/05/10..........11/12/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Justagirl24.........11/08/10..........11/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Geostefan...........11/08/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
my-angel............11/08/10..........11/12/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
me262...............11/08/10..........11/10/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
SMB x2..............11/08/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Jeff&Sylvia.........11/09/10..........11/12/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Xochitl18...........11/12/10..........11/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
hum tum.............11/12/10..........11/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Merlot..............11/13/10..........11/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
DisneyLovers........11/15/10..........11/17/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Vsfansfans..........11/16/10..........11/17/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Jupiter07...........11/16/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
caligurl............11/16/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
KJC.................11/17/10..........11/18/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
SonoranSongbird.....11/18/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
CHRISMATT84.........11/19/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Abranch.............11/19/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
timcass_12..........11/19/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Stardust72..........11/27/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....



Vermont Service Center (27 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.......Approved....
R and F.............10/30/10..........11/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
AlHayatZween........10/30/10..........11/03/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Robyn-n-Kris........11/03/10..........11/08/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Sam and Metodi......11/03/10..........11/05/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
windycity...........11/04/10..........11/08/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Daniele & Jen.......11/04/10..........11/05/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
kingtmac............11/06/10..........11/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
gemindsims..........11/06/10..........11/08/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
grahamandmegan......11/06/10..........11/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
emerce..............11/10/10..........11/12/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Bobalouie...........11/10/10..........11/12/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
rugbydude05.........11/10/10..........11/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
JR&DI...............11/12/10..........11/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
DON2008.............11/12/10..........11/16/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
TigerTeddyBear......11/13/10..........11/16/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Gypsyangel..........11/16/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Gelato..............11/16/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
LSMA................11/17/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
new2009.............11/17/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
"rylee".............11/18/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
tanyaru.............11/18/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Zee Bee.............11/19/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Bigley..............11/19/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
E-MIGRA ............11/20/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
drl.................11/20/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
EastMeetWest........11/20/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
Nani................11/21/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
tanyaruFemaleRussia2010-11-28 20:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaHave any one got married just 3 monthes after a divorce?
Just wanted everyone feel better about their quick marriage after divorce...

We got married 10 days after my hubby`s divorce! Well, his divorce was long prepared coz his wife was working out of the country, buty they were separated for a while. Second, we were trying to make a date. If he would get divorce 11 days later we wold wait another year...
tanyaruFemaleRussia2008-11-24 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 (I-129F form) - Question 18 - Clarification
What we did is that we made an extra page for the question about how we met. We explained our love story in about 10 lines. And each time we said "we went there together..." (please see picture one), "we met there..." (please see picture 2).
Then my fiancé glued the pictures to a piece of paper and wrote under each of them our names, place and date.

When I got my visa they sent me back the pictures we had provided for the I-129F.
SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2009-12-19 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2009 VSC Filers
QUOTE (thongd4me @ Oct 1 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SabrinaFrance @ Oct 1 2009, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG, our I129F has been approved !
It is SO fast, I am not ready, lol!

Our NOA1 was dated August 4th.


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Félicitations!



Thanks for the reminder, done!
SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2009-10-01 04:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2009 VSC Filers
OMG, our I129F has been approved !
It is SO fast, I am not ready, lol!

Our NOA1 was dated August 4th.

SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2009-10-01 04:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaPolice record in France Help
if he finally managed to stay in France legally then it should be fine. He can asked for his french police records online

https://www.cjn.just...fr/cjn/b3/eje20

If you leave in France you get it within 4 days.
SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2009-11-01 08:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaCheapest Flight to Egypt (Roundtrip)

:help: Hello MENA(Salam) ,

We are planning a trip back to Egypt this upcoming New Year(Beginning of February)InshaAllah. Our family is 3(2 adults and 1 two yr.) now and I was hoping that you could suggest a resonably priced round trip ticket site. Maybe even tell who you used, so that we can shop around.

The direct flight (NY to EG)would cost and arm and 2 legs! :rofl: Egyptair was $3,500.00 !!!
I have looked on www.cheaptickets.com & www.expedia.com, it seems the average is $1,200.00 per person round trip with a couple of stops. I am way...down south(Louisiana) so I already know to expect many connection flights ! :bonk:

Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated :luv:

You find all the best secrets here :D


Thanks in advance for your help.


This post is a bit dated but I reminded me of an article I read recently, I thought it could be useful to know:

-QUOTE-
January 10, 2010
Practical Traveler
10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs This Year

By MICHELLE HIGGINS
...
10. Study the Fine Print
Play close attention to which airline you are actually flying, particularly on international flights. With code sharing, you may book a flight to Paris on Delta, for instance, and end up traveling with Air France, a code share partner with Delta.
But while the flight may be the same, the price often is not. Sometimes the difference can be negligible — say, $609 on SAS on a January nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Stockholm versus $627 for that same flight when booked through United. Or $817 for an American flight from New York to Lima versus the $693 that same flight would cost when booked through American’s code share partner, LAN.
There are times though when the difference can be substantial, particularly when the code share partner may be a foreign carrier not well known to American travelers.
Here are some examples, based on a search on Kayak.com for flights in late January, where the round-trip fares vary greatly depending on which code share partner you book through. (Click on “details” for a breakdown of the flight’s particulars.) New York to Singapore : $1,319 on Cathay Pacific; $1,817 on American. New York to Marrakesh : $1,098 on Royal Air Maroc; $3,257 on Delta. New York to Cairo : $908 on Egypt Air; a stunning $4,650 on United.

-UNQUOTE-
SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2010-01-17 07:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 to Canada

All I know is that she should be married to USC for two years before she could apply for citizenship and then she'll be free (if that's the right word). I'm not sure what will happen if she'll divorce him within two years of marriage, because what she have now is a conditional green card. There might be some trouble going back from Canada after her greencard expires.


She could only be able to apply for citizenship based on marriage 3 years after her first green card was issued.

It seems to me that you need some Canadian immigration counseling and not American. Also wouldn't it be considered fraud to try to have her come to Canada based on an American green card that she is planning on giving up anyway???
SabrinaFranceFemaleFrance2011-03-03 16:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2012 Filers
Our journey has come to an end for the permanent resident card. We have received the card in mail yesterday 11/07/2012, production was ordered on 11/01/2012. Now a new journey will begin in the coming months, N400! All the best and prayers to those who are still waiting. See you all on the N400 forums. (F)
mrahmanMaleBangladesh2012-11-08 08:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2012 Filers
Hi all,
I just log into USCIS.gov, typed in the case number and found the following update...

"On November 1, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.." :dance: :dance: :dance:

Also got a text few moments ago with "Your case has been updated...." :dance: :dance:

I wish the same speedy update for the rest who are still waiting...Good Luck!
mrahmanMaleBangladesh2012-11-01 11:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2012 Filers
Hello...we received our Bio letter dated 3/28/2012 -- we are scheduled for 04/25/2012. Please update, thank you. :)
mrahmanMaleBangladesh2012-04-01 22:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2012 Filers
On the letter it is 2/29/2012, time 22:36. thanx

Hi mrahman, when is the Receipt Date on your NOA letter? You need that date for the list ;)


mrahmanMaleBangladesh2012-03-17 11:11:00