ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCertificate of no Marriage?

My fiance is Filipina, we already filed our i-129f petition and are just waiting. I was reading that she may need a Certificate Of No Marriage from the Filipines for the interview, is this still true if she doesnt even live in the Philippines, will she really need one for her interview at the U.S embassy in Jamaica. Just FYI she works and lives in the Cayman Islands thats why her her interview will be in Jamaica.


My fiancee from Philippines also but living and working in Macau for over 15 yrs..we got delayed for her interview because we did not request a CENOMAR..she supposed to be january interview then she scheduled feb 25th.. after the US consulate in HK received her Cenomar..We requested it online and e-census sent it directly to the USEmbassy. I paid 25USD..
GreyFemaleHong Kong2011-02-16 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for Social Security Number
I just showed my passport with i-94 attached and it was accepted.
GreyFemaleHong Kong2011-04-21 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I work with i-94 and ssn
can I work with i-94 and ssn?
GreyFemaleHong Kong2011-05-03 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about vaccination
Hi everyone,

This is Grey's fiancee but now we are married and trying to sort out things that we need to do next.. I have some question that really confused me about vaccination, when i had a medical done in Hong Kong the letter from the consulate that I receieved was written VACCINATION EXEMPTED. so they didnt give me any shot..so my medical result sumbitted to US consulate and I do not have any copy of my medical report I only had the X-Ray envelope sealed that I never even try to open it as its written in the envelope must be presented sealed..So my question is since I am already here in US Alaska states..do I need to go to civil surgeon to get the vaccination or to do the medical again before filling AOS? I am hoping someone can answer as i didnt know what do next.

I will appreciate..thanks a lot!

Jen
GreyFemaleHong Kong2011-05-17 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Anchorage?
I'm hoping too very soon!
David&AmiMaleEngland2012-09-14 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-864 scares the hell out of me
Wow! Yes it is a big thing to bring your spouse over and yes that document puts a burden on you if you decide to split up but surley this can not have come as a surprise to you?
If my husband started to have these kinds of thoughts this late in the process as you guys are I'd be well upset!
Have you talked to your spouse about your fears?
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-24 06:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, WIfe had to leave before filing AOS or AP
Her married name! And you can file the I 130 while she waits for her new passport. At least that is what we did. Her passport will be done loooog before your I 130 will be processed.
Good luck
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-27 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContact Senator or not?
Well it can't hurt to try! Some people get helped and some don't. But I do belive it's worth a shot!Our attorney just got in touch with our congress man, in her experience it has helped in previous cases she has delt with, so fingers crossed it will work for us too.

Good luck!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-27 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI feel like my husband is being fooled by uscis
Oh wow, then they have screwed up talking to me! I get so frustrated when my husband has called them, he forgets to ask stuff so I've been calling myself. Haven't had any issues getting peope to answere my questions... Maybe I've just been getting lucky
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-30 18:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI feel like my husband is being fooled by uscis

He did. I feel like my husband is just asking for an answer instead of asking for an expedite request again which will give us a referal. Urgh i wish i could call. He belives too much on what givernment workers says since he works for them urgh



But why can't you call? Just cause you are abroad doesn't mean you can't call...
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-30 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSend them together or separate
I would send them together! Then you know they got them both at the same time and it's only one envelope for them to handle...
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-01-30 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Processing Times for USC marrying UKC??
Your CR1 will be sent to california or vermonth. If your lucky it wont end up in california, they are taking forever right now. As it is right now you might be looking at 6-7 months for your I-130 to get approved.
NVC can take anything from 2 weeks to 2 months!

Good luck with your wedding! We did a Las Vegas wedding too in june this summer, it was wonderful!

And then prepare to be patient, i've been waiting on my NOA2 for over 5 and a half months now and it sucks! But it will all be worth it!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-02-05 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite i130

Thank you.

Does anyone have an example of humanitarian situation would be?

Also, if expedite is denied it doesn't mess up the rest of the process?



Humanitarian situations would be if your partner is a refugee, victim of a crime, severe poverty etc
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-02-17 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

I wanted to know, do I have to fill out a AOS if I dont have a job? or is it just for the person that will be sponsoring my husband suppose to fill out an AOS?

And another question....My dad is sponsering my sister in law and her kids right now and since hes my only sponsor do I have to wait til they get approved for him to fill and send his AOS or can he sponsor my sister in law + kids AND my husband at the same time?



Yes you still have to fill out a AOS.

Your dad can sponsor as many people as he wants as long as he earns enough money.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-02-09 05:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf my wife is pregnant, would it have an effect?
No no difference, if that was the case everyone would get pregnant to hurry things up lol
However, the child can be an american anyway, you guys can start preparing the paper work so you have it all done when the baby arrives and send it to your embassy. It's fairly easy, I'm in that situation, our child will be born in sweden but she will have dual citizenships..
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-02-22 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Spouse and stepchild for US citizen petitioning
Everything you do for your spouse you do for your stephson. My husband had to fill in the same for my son as for me. And yes you have to pay fees for them both
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-02-11 03:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican Male / Iranian Female - Name Change?

Thank you for the reply.

How much do you know about travel restrictions to the USA during the IR-1 / CR-1 process?



There are no real restrictions, she will still be able to travel on the visa waiver.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-03-31 04:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican Male / Iranian Female - Name Change?
No, a name change does not effect the citizenship!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-03-30 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got married, filed for I-130 spousal visa and then I had to leave. Approved intreview about that in SFO, how do we make it for the last interview

I will be happy to answer your questions, but not here. If you want I will explain it all but in an email. I would be happy to take them with me if I could!


I bet it's gotta suck not to be able to take them, sometimes the regulations in sweden are well stubborn. If you want to you can send me a private message here on vj
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-04-12 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got married, filed for I-130 spousal visa and then I had to leave. Approved intreview about that in SFO, how do we make it for the last interview

Oh and I forgot to ask too; I did the medical in the States and it was all good. Got the flue shot and two other shots, got tested for everything and passed. Do I have to do a new one in Sweden anyway?


Send the embassy an email asking about this, cause if you do need another medical you might wanna book it. You could also ask them how they would go about scheduling your interview and what you need to bring so that you can prepare. Did you pay all your fees already? Did your husband submit all the paperwork regarding how he'll support you and such?
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-04-12 01:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got married, filed for I-130 spousal visa and then I had to leave. Approved intreview about that in SFO, how do we make it for the last interview
You should probably be fine with the evidence you are bringing. If the embassy want to see other proof or documents they will let you know in the appointment letter.

I'm not sure if the custody battle will or could harm your case, but I'm sure they gonna ask you questions about it at the intreview.

And I just gotta ask myself,you don't have to answer if you don't want to, but as a mother myself how could you just leave your kids behind? I'm bringing my son with me to the states, had I not been able to do that then my husband would be moving to sweden instead. Did you tell them that you weren't coming back for quite some time when you did decide to stay, and how was your arrangement with the kids dad before you left?

Anyways hopefully everything works out for you!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-04-12 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to do medical?
He can start getting his vaccinations now but maybe wait to schedule the exam until the interview date is set
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-04-15 04:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date. Can I Change It?

I am not a 100% sure but when we scheduled ours, in the instructions and confirmation pages somewhere I think I saw that if you need to reschedule or change they may give you the date and you have no choice. I would try calling USEM directly. Personally I wouldnt mess with the date. I was home just after a visit with Anne and we got the NOA2 shortly after. When calender came up to chose date I just gambled, picked a date and did what I had to do to get back for interview, medical and CFO. I believe you dont want to complicate it more, calling USEM can be challenging. You already jumped and cleared all hurdles to get to this point. Now make it happen. If you have good paperwork and evidence, your fiance is confident with good supporting evidence she will be fine alone. Does it help for you to be there? ...it sure does.



This would not work in this case since you don't schedule your own appointment on a spouse visa... You'll get a date from the nvc. But you can of course reschedule, however you might have to wait for a very long time on your new appointement..

Edited by Alaska2012, 29 April 2012 - 02:23 PM.

Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-04-29 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCall history and chat log
I didn't have to show any evidence what so ever at the interview, and all I was asked was how we met, what our wedding was like and how many times my husband has been to visit me in sweden. We did send in some pics with I-130 and a letter telling them "our story" that was it. I don't think fraud is something they worry about when you move from sweden to america since we leave a country with better wellfare than what we will get over there.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-06-19 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Financial Hardship
Yup 7 looooong months of just waiting! When we filed everyone was waiting forever, thr back log was huge! We got really lucky at the NVC stage, plus we used a lawyer who was on top of things, always one step ahead.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-06-20 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Financial Hardship
I doubt that it will work to claim financial hardship when you live in sweden.After all, if you do what you can to support yourself and still don't make it, you will get help from the government.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-06-19 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to schedule Medical?
You don't have to wait in Sweden to get your medicals. Just remember that they are only valid for a year. I scheduled my medicals way before I got anything from the nvc. I went to the doc in Stockholm, no problems at all. Give them a call and see what they say...
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-08-30 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter case complete, how much time before interview?

Thanks!

Did you have to take any vaccinations?


No I was fully covered, but my son had to get one. I actually looked that up a bit earlier cause the one he needed is one that must be taken 3 times, so I managed to get his 2 first shots in Sweden and the third has to be with a longer time in between so he'll get it over here.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-03 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter case complete, how much time before interview?

Oh, so I googled and found this document with what I believe to be current info about Stockholm http://travel.state....-0001-1202.pdf. There's a Göran Bulow?

Where did you get a passport photo? I went to Expert last, but not sure they won't close up shop before I get there.


Yes I went to goran bulow, it was all very smooth and easy. Exam and blood work. I didn't have to do the X-ray though because I was pregnant. My passport pics I got done at a photographer in my home town who had experience in both American size and Swedish size. U don't need to spend extra to get the American sized passport pic for the medical exam, the Swedish standard works fine.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-03 01:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter case complete, how much time before interview?
Stockholm always slows down during summer, because of vacation and stuff and in the beginning of the fall they catch up with the back log, normally Stockholm is a pretty speedy embassy. If you don't have a case complete yet there is no way of knowing. I think borkstrom had to wait so long as he did just because of vacation time. I would say a "normal" waiting period is about a month worst case scenario like borkstrom 3 months... In the meanwhile you can go get your medicals done if you haven't already. I did mine in advance in Stockholm, it was nice having it over and done with.
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-09-29 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresImmigrant Interview rescheduling or having interview in US
Why can't you go to the interview and then just fly to the wedding? There are several days in between
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-07 20:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage
It's better than nothing. We sent a bunch of wedding pics but also pics of us doing other stuff. And pics of me visiting his family and the other way around. We also wrote a letter together telling how we met and so on. It's hard to send the kind of evidence they want when you really haven't lived together yet. Do you have phone call logs send that, Skype logs etc Just send whatever you can think of!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-11 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage
How about wedding pics? Maybe some letters from your family etc
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-11 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter arriving

Green card and Social Security number will be automatically mailed to your address. If the SSN card is not received in about 3-4 weeks after arrival, then you will probably need to go to a local office to apply for it.

My wife's SSN card arrived about 2 weeks after she did.


You have to apply for the social security number, it will not be sent out automatically!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-16 22:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter arriving
The green card will arrive automatically, it can take any where from 3 weeks to 2 months.
The ssc# you apply for at your local social security office!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-16 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCairo NOT participating in e-mail process! WHYYY!!!
Ehm...you don't think you should have looked into this in advance?
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-25 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLets try this one more time i need answers PLEASE!
I had my daughter in Sweden a couple of months before my interview. I could not register her birth at the same time as the interview, you will need to book an appointment for that. My husband was not able to come with me and its not necessary but there is a lot of paper work to be done on your end. For example you have to prove with the right documents that you have lived in the USA for a certain number of years even though you are us citizen. Get on it!
They will not ask for DNA, unless they have other rules for different parts of the world.
And the baby must be there for the registration of birth!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-17 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Questions

Fill out forms for each person. Request all the applications be processed together(they will). They only have to attend interview if they are older then 14 years old. All will require medical regardless of age.


No they have to attend the interview even if they are under 14, those were the rules in may anyway and I doubt they changed since then. Unless there are different rules for different countries but then embassy in her country will be able to inform you on how they do it.

Edited by Alaska2012, 29 October 2012 - 11:16 AM.

Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-29 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Questions

Hello all. I am new here, but I am marrying my fiancé in January in Bucharest Romania. We will then be filing the I-130 for her and her two children. Will I be filling out an I-130 (and paying the applicable I-130 fees) for all three? And if so does that mean that all of them may be approved at different times and have different visa processing times? Likewise, if the children are very young will they be required to do subsequent interviews? Some of this is confusing to me.

Thank you!


You do need to fill out a form for each person, so yes 3 forms. If I'm not remembering wrong you do pay the fee for each person you are filing for. From my own personal experience my sons and my application were processed together at the same time even though I did get two case numbers. They will need to attend the interview but they will not be asked questions on their own. My son was standing next to me during my interview and the only question he got was if he looked forward to moving to the us.

Make sure your wife has a document stating she can move the kids to the us, a consent from the kids dad or a document saying she got sole custody.

Good luck!
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-29 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForms for NVC - Ok, how long should this take, really

Ok, trying to figure out how to bring it up but not make her outright mad at me....


Well if she gets mad at you maybe you should fire her, or did you pay for the whole process in advance?
Alaska2012FemaleSweden2012-10-28 22:46:00