ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife got the visa!!
congratulations!!! good.gif
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-11-25 06:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT APPROVED!!! :)
Congratulations! good.gif
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-07 05:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresim worried
QUOTE (jonmhei @ Dec 6 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im a lil bit worried that i might get denied my interview is on dec 15


pray for me plssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss unsure.gif

thanks helpsmilie.gif

Hey dont worry, i said a little prayer for you, sending you positive vibes, you ll return with goodnews ok?
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-07 05:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswife got visa, and coming on Sat Dec 13th.
Congratulations! You see when she gets here and is by your side all the pains and worry seems to be a thing of the past!! It was worth the while...
Now goodluck and i hope she arrives safely so you can both move unto the next step!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-11 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGREEN CARD RECEIVED TODAY!
Congratulations!!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-11 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter my case denial i got approved today
Congratulations!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-10 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Aprooved for VISA
Congratulations!!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-14 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa issued
congratulations!!!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-12-19 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny August Filers???
QUOTE (MVPSOL @ Aug 12 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,,


Hi everyone , i filed for Petition I-130 on August 1,2008. If Anyone mailed this same petition in Auguts and want to hold their breath along with me, please post your progress and experiences when you have update.. Perhaps we can help One another... thank you

Hello, I'm not just holding breaths i'm crossing fingers and nail bitting..
we Filled ours on August 12th 2008. Well good luck to us then... hoping we dont wait forever.
Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-09-16 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHe's here!!!!
QUOTE (Sino's Suga @ Jan 29 2009, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One week today!!!
He arrived on January 22
We are so excited!! good.gif

good.gif good.gif Sino's sugar what you doing? I think i know... haha.
Well congratulations, after going through all these huddles it does feel good to be together!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02009-01-30 06:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE!!!
Congratulations and good luck at the interview!
Beautiful_yearsFemale02009-01-29 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa number
QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Feb 11 2009, 05:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am filling out the W7.

Which number is the visa number in the visa sticker in the passport? Is it the RED one on the bottom right? Or is it the number below the IV case number?

Yes the one written in RED is the visa number.
Beautiful_yearsFemale02009-02-12 18:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdisastrous
About a sure chance well, i think you should but wont say yes cos i dont know for certainty.
But about getting your 10years green card with conditions lifted instead of getting a 2yr conditional greencard i know for sure!
Congratulations and i'm glad he is out, here's to hoping the whole process moves smoothly.
All the best and please update us as you go...

Edited by Beautiful_years, 09 November 2008 - 06:40 AM.

Beautiful_yearsFemale02008-11-09 06:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa in hand
QUOTE (andywv @ Jul 22 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody ... my visa is in my hand at last !! after all the aggro we can finally go home !! thanks to everybody for all the support and advice ..and good luck to all the others with similar problems ! dont give up is all i can say ...thanks again , Andy and family good.gif



Congratulations! I wish you all the best.
Black VelvetFemale02008-07-22 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETED when is the time to call nvc for interview schedule thanks
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jul 16 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello there vj's family i would like to ask you guyz once the case completed how long doest it takes before they notify me for my hsuband interview date? im on ir1 thank you guys and godbless all of us. kicking.gif


To check on an interview date, call the State Department (202-663-1225). Press the option to speak with a representative. Be sure to have your case number handy.
Black VelvetFemale02008-07-16 17:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Interview Date !!!
QUOTE (bani @ Jul 10 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

Just got off from NVC operator asking for the interview date if it has been assigned to our case yet.. The lady replied.. Yes it has.... I was like.. woow... which one. She said " August 27th, 2008 at 7:30am" kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am so much happy.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Called my husband and told him first.. He is also so much happy..

Thank You to all VJ members and visitors star_smile.gif rose.gif for all your support and well wishes.. I am sure i will need all that until my husband receives the visa on hand..

Again, Thank you so much.. and i am very much happy. kicking.gif kicking.gif I cann't express the happiness and excitment that i am having right now while posting this... No words at all..

Bani star_smile.gif


Bani,
It is so refreshing to have an interview date. I'm happy for you both.

Mrs. Scott
Black VelvetFemale02008-07-10 18:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno interview until january!
QUOTE (davidaustralia @ Sep 14 2007, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi I have just sent my ds 2001 to the sydney consulate. I emailed them and they told me that they were scheduling interviews for the month of january 2008! and that they shall let me know when my interview will be. I thought sydney was faster! So It looks like several months without the wife! Has anybody else had this with sydney or put in their ds 2001 recently and have been scheduled a interview sooner? Thanks



Wow! I am sorry to hear about the delay in Australia. I submitted my DS-230 in July. Jamaica has a wait of 2-3 months for K-3 filers to receive an interview. Hopefully, you will get through way before January. Please do not allow this immigration process to cause any tension between you and your wife. If any thing, this ordeal should bring you two closer. Take care.
Black VelvetFemale02007-09-14 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I abandon my I-130 sinc I-129 seems to be going quicker?
QUOTE (Vin75 @ Sep 15 2007, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received my IV bill. I discovered the waiting time for an interview for an I-130 out of Montreal could take up to 6 months because they are so shortstaffed in the embassy in Montreal.

My I -129 is on it's way to Vancouver and they're waiting time seems to be a few days for an interview. In light of this should I abondon the I-130 process is there any benefit in letting it continue?


Based on your time line, it seems like you filed a CR-1 not a K-3 petition? At any rate, a CR-1 & K-3 can be filed simultaneously? If one visa goes through before the other, you would simply forfeit the fee.

Edited by Mrs. Scott, 15 September 2007 - 03:23 PM.

Black VelvetFemale02007-09-15 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEveryone interviewing in Kingston, Jamaica
QUOTE (tidanemu @ Dec 14 2007, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case completed October 26, still no interview date. I have called almost everyday this week, NOTHING!!! I called department of state and was told that Kingston is so backed up that it is taking close to six months once the case get tot he embassy. I really dont believe it when someone on here has an interview date for January with case complete a a couple weeks before mine. I have asked if it is undergoing some additional review, NO. if something is wrong, NO. I can not figure out what it could be. Anythoughts. Also how many people going through Jamaica have January interviews, because I am beginning to wonder if its just our case.

thanks


The scheduling of interview for K-3 filers is done at the Embassy, On the other hand, the NVC arranges the CR-1/IR-1 interviews. Had I not contacted Senator Isakson's office, I would still be waiting for an interview. Is 202-663-1225 the number that you are calling? I agree with Jomo's girl. Please don't try to figure out this process. It will drive you nuts!
Black VelvetFemale02007-12-14 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Granted!
QUOTE (severinep @ Jan 4 2008, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Voilà, our journey is over. My IR-1 visa (immigrant visa) was granted yesterday.

My appointment was at 1pm at the US embassy in Paris. We showed up at 12:15 pm and they didn't want to let us in so we came back at 1pm, time of the appointment.
After 10 mins, I had to give my letter of appointment to someone. I was called again and this time, she shecked my documents and asked for my medical. Asked a few questions like "When are you coming to the USA?". I answered I didn't know exactly. I was caught off guard as I can't go to the US if I don't have the visa. She told me I had 6 month to enter the US and to go sit down, the officer would call me for my interview.

By the time I was called, it was 4pm already and she just asked where I was going to live in the US (whate State) and where was my husband and that was it, she said congratulations, you'll get your visa in 7 days, don't open the sealed enveloppe we will give you bla bla bla bla...

It took less than 20 mins for everything. The wait lasted for 3 hours though.

Some tips: it wasn't mentioned anywhere that I had to bring en enveloppe (Fedex, DHL...) so I had to go to the post office and send it to the US embassy.
My husband had to scan the appointment letter he received or I was unable to do my medical on time. I received my appointment letter 1 week exactly before the interview and during that week, you had Christmas day and New Year's day. With doctors on vacation, I would have never had the time to do all this on time.

Good luck to everyone! It was way easier than I thought!


Congratulations! Welcome to the United States of America. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Black VelvetFemale02008-01-05 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdifference between hiring a lawyer and do-it-on-your-own i-130
QUOTE (lawrence_jeramie @ Jan 6 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all, .


would like to ask , whats the difference between hiring a lawyer for cr1/cr2 application or do-it-myself thing..
aside from paying extremely expensive fees to the lawyer, can they make the process faster?


hope members here can give me their ideas.

thanks a lot


larry


Larry,
Please save your money. I wasted money on an attorney. VJ has pertinent information to guide you through the process. There is no such thing as a dumb question. When in doubt, post your question. Using a lawyer will not expedite the process. I agree with YuandDan, go for the CR-1 Visa. Upon approval, you will not have to file any additional paperwork for two years. Good luck!
Black VelvetFemale02008-01-06 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2-Year Green Card
Thanks for the info on the green card.
Black VelvetFemale02008-01-09 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2-Year Green Card
Is there a number to call to check on the status of a temporary green card? My friend's husband arrived from Jamaica about a month ago (CR-1 Visa). He has his SS card; however, the green card has not arrived.
Black VelvetFemale02008-01-08 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTruly Thanksgiving....Rec'd NOA2

Woke up and there it was, our I-130 was approved :dance:, a day to truly give thanks. I hope more of you rec'd the same late present we got. Email showed up at 11:15 last night. 71 days of waiting over, I had to tell someone, my wife is not home and too early here in the west to call anyone. Last night when I got home I had noticed that they touched our case but no update on the status. I was optimistic but.......well you all know how much or little this can mean. Excited but with cautious optimism. And today.........damn, I just want to cry, I haven't been so happy since my wedding day, or night. :dance: Everyone, wish all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, I know today will forever be a day with special meaning for us.

dougyceci



Dougyceci,

We woke up to the same news on Thanksgiving day and it only made the day sweeter. Now lets keep our fingers crossed for quick NVC to Bogota delivery and a January appointment (I'm being very optimistic, I know!!!) If you'd like, lets keep in touch and see how it goes for both of us since we seem to be on the same timeline... Congratulations to both of you....I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!!
paisita411FemaleColombia2006-11-25 01:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved I-130 Recieved says my beneficiary is in the US!!!!!
Thanks for all the help from everyone. I couldn't do this think without you!!!

Both my I-130 and I-129 were approved on the same day 11/22/06

I left Q C.22 completely blank. I doesn't to apply to my case because my spouse in NOT in the US.


OskaryAndrea,

How did you answer Q C.22 on your I-130? Read the question again, carefully. It appears that USCIS is taking it literally.

Yodrak

Ok...this is what my I-130 says: The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He should contact the local INS office to obtain Form I-485.... If the beneficiary decides to apply for a visa outside the US based on this petition, the petitioner should file FORM I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center.

I though they would forward this automatically to the NVC??? There is nothing in my cover letter nor I-130 application that indicates my spouse has EVER been inside the US. ....


paisita411FemaleColombia2006-11-29 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved I-130 Recieved says my beneficiary is in the US!!!!!
Ok...this is what my I-130 says: The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He should contact the local INS office to obtain Form I-485.... If the beneficiary decides to apply for a visa outside the US based on this petition, the petitioner should file FORM I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center.

I though they would forward this automatically to the NVC??? There is nothing in my cover letter nor I-130 application that indicates my spouse has EVER been inside the US. Is this just a typo??? I need everyones advice.

Also, why would we prefer to pay for a trip to Bogota for an interview on the I-130 (we're also approved for the K3) instead of just filing for a AOS? What is the advantage to doing this?
paisita411FemaleColombia2006-11-28 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT QUESTION ON DAS
Brad, did Vickie recieve her Package 4 yet? If so, it should list the specific requirements there. For the K3 Spouse Visa, the Carta Migratoria is REQUIRED. I would assume it would be the same for a CR1 visa. You can call the embassy TODAY from 2-4pm for free and inquire. I would do this if I were you!!!

Good luck.

Dre
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-01-24 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone ever received I824 approval?
I just sent my I-824 today. They should get it on monday. When did you send your's in? I stated a thread in the forum to keep track of them. I hope it doesn't take too long. I can't immage what would prevent it from being processed in a few days. All they have to do is put it in the mail to the NVC, they're already approved!
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-02-24 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
Has ANYONE had their I824 processed yet and I-130 transferred to NVC?
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-02-26 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Name ------------------ NOA2 Date --------I-824 Filed-------I-824 NOA1------I-824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD

Stacy33----------------------10/27/06-----------------11/06---------na--------------na----------------na-------------
AnneiyAndJacky -----------11/28/06 -----------12/05/06 ----------na----------------na-------------------na---------
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 -----------12/27/06 -----------na------------02/28/07-----------na------------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 -----------01/03/07------------na----------------na-------------------na---------
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007---------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007-------3/13/07---------5/21/07--------------6/13/07--------
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-06-19 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Name ------------------ NOA2 Date --------I-824 Filed-------I-824 NOA1------I-824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD

Stacy33----------------------10/27/06-----------------11/06---------na--------------na----------------na-------------
AnneiyAndJacky -----------11/28/06 -----------12/05/06 ----------na----------------na-------------------na---------
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 -----------12/27/06 -----------na------------02/28/07-----------na------------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 -----------01/03/07------------na----------------na-------------------na---------
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007---------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007-------3/13/07----------------na-------------------na--------
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-03-25 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Turbo, please let me know when you send in your I-824.
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-03-25 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Name ------------------ NOA2 Date --------I-824 Filed-------I-824 NOA1------I-824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD

Stacy33----------------------10/27/06-----------------11/06----------------na--------------na----------------na-------------
AnneiyAndJacky -----------11/28/06 -----------12/05/06 ----------na----------------na-------------------na---------
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 -----------12/27/06 -----------na----------------02/28/07-----------na------------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 -----------01/03/07------------na----------------na-------------------na---------
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007---------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007----------na----------------na-------------------na--------

Edited by OskaryAndrea, 06 March 2007 - 09:47 PM.

paisita411FemaleColombia2007-03-06 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
CONGRATULATIONS MIKE H. I know you're on the K3 route now, but if you find out when the NVC actually receives you I-130 docs, please let me know.


Name ------------------ NOA2 Date --------I-824 Filed-------I-824 NOA1------I-824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD

AnneiyAndJacky -----------11/28/06 -----------12/05/06 ----------na----------------na-------------------na---------
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 -----------12/27/06 -----------na----------------02/28/07-----------na------------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 -----------01/03/07------------na----------------na-------------------na---------
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007---------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007----------na----------------na-------------------na--------
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-03-01 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Name ------------------ NOA2 Date --------I-824 Filed-------I-824 NOA1------I-824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD

AnneiyAndJacky -----------11/28/06 -----------12/05/06 ----------na----------------na-------------------na---------
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 -----------12/27/06 -----------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 -----------01/03/07------------na----------------na-------------------na---------
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007---------na----------------na-------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007----------na----------------na-------------------na--------
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-02-26 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Name ----------------------- NOA2 Date --------I-824 Date-------I824 NOA1------I824 NOA2--------NVC RCVD
M&N-------------------------12/14/2006---------01/24/2007--------1/24/2007------na------------------na-----------
OscaryAndrea--------------11/22/2006---------2/23/2007-----------na-------------na---------------------na--------

Edited by OskaryAndrea, 26 February 2007 - 03:02 PM.

paisita411FemaleColombia2007-02-26 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-824 - Application for Action on Approved Petition
Today I sent my I-824 for action on an approved I-130 petition for my husband. I'd like to see how many other VJers are in this process and maybe keep up with the progress of each on this thread. If you've already submitted your I-824, please respond with your date and keep the VJ community informed. This is a new requirement (Oct 06) for those with approved K3 and I-130 applications, so there is limited information on the Forum.


If someone knows how to start a timeline for us on this thread...please feel free to add it with some instrucctions.

Thanks,

Dre
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-02-24 14:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresany one knows good lawyers on rejected immigrant visas
My husband's visa was "denied" in February. I'm working with Scott Mossman in California. Because immigration is a federal case, any attorney can represent you. Scott specializes in denials of family based petitions and is reasonable in his price. His web site is www.mossmanlaw.com. If this doesn't work, google him under Scott Mossman Immigration Attorney.

Best of luck, I know EXACTLY how you feel.


Dre
paisita411FemaleColombia2007-06-18 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife is about to lose her mind!!!

Thank you Soojung for your post! I know that we're almost finished. I'm the passive/patient type, while she's the aggressive/short fuse type.   t^_^ ' 

 

 

She says to me that it's a waste of money since I'm not with her. hahaha....

 

That is true. :) She would not be happy without you. :(

I traveled some places in Korea, and especially I did not live in Seoul, I liked to go there-- touring the places, going some markets, and buying presents for the families, etc. I hope everything is well to you and your wife. :)


SoojungFemaleSouth Korea2014-09-18 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife is about to lose her mind!!!

I did not apply for a spouse visa, but I totally understand how she feels. while I waited for my visa, I kept saying bad things about the future to my husband who was back to America, and I was also very negative. I know there is not much you can do, but you should keep encouraging her, talking with her about your wonderful future together as much as you could (not about the visa!!!).

While she stays in Korea, she should make herself busy. I think that is the best way! For me, I signed up for some language classes and cooking class. She also could take short trips during the weekends. 

 

I know it is really difficult to both of you. Waiting for the visa is a pain in the ###....  But it is almost over! Keep stay positive and busy. I wish you the best! 


SoojungFemaleSouth Korea2014-09-18 13:57:00