ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaCAN SOMEONE HELP ME
QUOTE (yahya_marie @ May 1 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
me and my fiance filed in may of 2008 and we gave all the originals we had ..if we have to file again do i have to give originals again or can she give them the copies we have. well what happened is this I applied in may of 2008 and in agust of 2008 they requested more info and they sent me a fax number as well as the mailing address and I faxed it to them and then i called and called to make sure they got it but no answer so i thought maybe they got it when i asked about them changing the status they told me not until they get to your case in anycase we waited 11 months this month will make one year but i called my congressman and he found out they had closed the case for abandonment and that was not true i never got any mail from them saying they did not get the info or i would have sent it again this time i would have dont overnite like before but i found the reciept from the place where i faxed the info to them to show the congressman that i did infact send it to immagration and they sent it to vermont center and so now we are waiting for them to say either they will continue with this case cos they made a mistake or we will have to file again so by monday i am calling the congressmans office again to see if they heard anything from immagration yet i pray they will open the case again and just make an approval for us instead of us filing it is to long omg we are crazy at this point immagration does not play fair with people pray for us so is it enough if i sent only copis of his birth cirtificate because i sent his originals when i appled the first time ty


Just send photocopies to USCIS you need to keep the originals for embassy if you are filing K1 or for the NVC if you are filing CR-1/K3

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-02 07:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican to Marry South African Fiance in U.S.
QUOTE (abrandt @ May 13 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 12 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (abrandt @ May 12 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
post 47...Sattva wrote: someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport. i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

Hi Sattva:

Forgive me, however I do not understand the relevance of your above comment at all. Not even a particle!!! blush.gif
Please explain in "newbie" talk!!! good.gif

Thanks much in advance,
Alan


QUOTE
Pushbrk wrote: She's telling you that if your then wife wants to enter the US after the petition is filed, the Customs and Border Control officer will probably know a petition has been filed and scrutinize the purpose for her entry. People with immigrant intent are not often allowed to enter the US with a tourist visa.



Hi Pushbrk:
Thank you for the clarifed "newbie" talk!!! good.gif
If my understanding is correct... it appears to be "expedient" NOT to submit any petition until after my fiance arrives in the U.S. ... we obtain a valid marriage certificate... and then submit the appropriate CR-1 paperwork to get the ball rolling.

Please feel free to fill in the gaps if I am missing anything here.

Thanks much again for the "newbie" translation!
Alan



Yes, your fiancee comes to the USA on visitors visa (does not mention the word marriage/fiance on entry, if she doesnt mention it they won't ask but it is important she doesn't lie to them) you marry and file for the CR-1 and CR-2. She stays with you until the date on I94 says she must return or until she is required to return for medical and interview, whichever comes first.
Good Luck!

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-27 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican to Marry South African Fiance in U.S.
I have a suggestion, consider the K3, without involving another country, I married in USA and we filed while I was there our petition took 67 days between NOA1 (date they received our petition) until offered interview date, we have decided to wait for the CR-1, even if your petition took longer you could get married and she could stay with you until it was time for medical and interview in SA, normally B2 for 6 months and unless there are complications you may only be apart a few weeks. If complications do arise then consider a third country.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-09 01:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC question
QUOTE (gixbr @ Mar 31 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's weird then.

What does it say on USCIS site for the status of your I-130? Did they say the forwarded it NVC?


It still shows pending for both, it hasnt been updated since NOA1
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC question
QUOTE (gixbr @ Mar 31 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Humm, I don't know if that's the problem but did you use a different USCIS number to listen about your I-130?
When they ask for your uscis number you have to give the one for your I-130 and then you will listen a message about it.
I think they do process together, mine for example had the NVC number attached to it faster than the K3.



Two different case numbers NVC has no record of the I-130, automated response it doesnt exist and when I spoke to an operator they dont have any record of the I-130.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC question
We received approvals for both the I-129 and I-130 on March 16th. Called NVC trying to get case numbers, they told me the case number for the K3 and said it was forwarded to the embassy on 26th March but they say they have no record of the I-130 yet. Have USCIS not sent it? Is it lost? Is anyone else in the same situation? Anyone got any suggestions or advice? We were hoping they would both be processed together and could abandon K3.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo do we continue with K3?
QUOTE (drg @ Apr 5 2009, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just got the IV bill from the NVC, at the same time we received advice from the London Embassy to fill out the paperwork (packet 3) for the K3. Should we send in the paperwork for the K3 whilst simultaneously applying for CR1, or should we now totally abandon the K3 route in favour of the CR1?
Also, if we abandon the K3, do we need to let the London Embassy know? What's the best way to do this considering I'm going to be in the US until April 28th with the wife?

Are there any more fees if we can expect by going the CR1 route, other than interview/medical costs?


I have same dilemma just different embassy. I have seen previous posts saying you can continue with both but if I send the checklist back to the Embassy saying I have all the documents when in fact they are all in USA now just waiting to be sent to the NVC for the CR-1 is that a lie?
I read here that by continuing with both you can get an earlier interview scheduled for the K3 from the embassy and when case is completed with CR-1 at NVC you can ask them if they can change your already scheduled K3 interview to the CR-1.



California Service Center
Consulate: Vienna, Austria

01/09/2008: Marriage
01/22/2009: I-130 Sent
02/10/2009: I-130 NOA1
02/12/2009: I-129 Sent
03/03/2009: I-129 NOA1
03/16/2009: I-130 NOA2
03/16/2009: I-129 NOA2

NVC Journey K3
03/20/2009: NVC Received and Case number assigned
03/26/2009: NVC sent to embassy

Embassy Journey K3

03/30/2009: Received by Embassy
04/01/2009: Packet 3 received


NVC Journey CR-1


04/03/2009: NVC Received and Case number assigned
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 / AOS Fee bill generated
xx/xx/2009: E-mail DS-3032
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 / AOS Fee Bill received in mail
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 Email accepted
xx/xx/2009: Pay I-864 Fee Bill
xx/xx/2009: Pay IV Fee Bill
xx/xx/2009: Send completed I-864 & DS-230 packages
xx/xx/2009: NVC received both packages
xx/xx/2009: Case Completed at NVC
xx/xx/2009: NVC Left

Embassy Journey CR-1

xx/xx/2009: Received by embassy
xx/xx/2009: Medical
xx/xx/2009: Interview Date

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-05 04:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForeign Spouse is primary income
QUOTE (christeen @ Apr 6 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been reading and following the instructions on this site and busy getting my documents together... My husband is an Italian Citizen and I am US (born). We have been married for 6 years but since my husband worked on a cruise ship (C1/D visa), we were unable to file for green card. He has decided to take a land job here in Florida but will be paid through Denmark (confusing I know) but bottom line, he will be in Europe until after September so we have decided to file for the IR-1/CR-1.

My specific question is that I am disabled and my husband is the primary income for us. He has been with the same company for 15 years and we have a good deal in savings both here and in Europe. What would be the recommendations for filing of the financial support? Since my income is SSD, it is not enough, but our savings and his income is enough?

Also, our wedding was in Italy, does the translation of the documents have to be by a registered translator or will an affadavit suffice?

I have pretty much all of my documents together and hope to mail the I-130 out next Monday when we get the final documents... I appreciate all the advice and support. We are hoping to finally start a real life here on land and start a family... This is our big step towards that...


You didnt say which country your husband is a resident in right now. Italy? Denmark? If your husband is resident in Italy and you will be using the Italian Embassy then you wont need a translation of your marriage certificate.

For the AOS one third of your savings will be counted towards amount required to meet the poverty guidelines, they will accept his income if it will be continuing from the same source and if need his savings/assets can also be counted but only one fifth for him I think. There is aslo the possibility to use a co-sponsor if that is not enough.

We have also a situation where both our assets need to be used.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-07 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 coversheet & ds-3032 question + K3 interview + Certified copy
[quote name='sanj' date='Apr 11 2009, 01:40 PM' post='2829661']
Hello,

We've been using Visa Journey for a while and decided to make a post for the first time.

We received the NVC email with DS-3032 and 864 bill. We paid AOS fee online in their website. When I call NVC, the AVR says the bill is received. However, the website still says it is in process. I confirmed it is cashed from my bank. I called NVC and the operator said it is still pending. I was under the impression that I can send the 864 package as soon as the AOS bill status is paid. My issue is that I don't have the coversheet to send with 864 package. I was going to send the 864 package as soon as I get the cover letter. Has this happened to anyone that even if the AVR says bill paid and website says it is pending??

Another concern is about DS-3032. My husband sent it via email. He sent two emails one following the VJ template and the other he scanned the comepled & signed form with the barcode and sent it as an attachment. We received the AUTO RESPONSE mails for both. The operator couldn't confirm if they got it. She said they must have if I got the auto response but it is not been reviewed. I am not sure how long we'll have to wait for that.

Also As you can see from our time line, we already have a K3 interview date. As we like to move with CR1 we are going to email consulate to see what they can do? We know it isn't good to cancel the date. But as things are getting kind of delayed at NVC and my husband still needs to get his police certificate, we are not too sure. Does anyone know the medical for K3 and CR-1 is same or different?

Does certified copy mean take a copy of the original and get the issuing agency place a seal to confirm it? Do we have to notarize it as well? If there is an affidavit with a birth certificate, does that need to also have the seal from the issuing agency? For a certified copy of the affidavit, can we just notarize it?

Sorry for too many questions at once. Please help.
Please suggest anything you think may help us to proceed to the next step.
Thank You,


As soon as the status shows paid you will be able to print out cover sheet.
Not sure about DS-3032, we didnt get one, we just got AOS and IV bill by email we paid them both and as soon as status changed to PAID it allowed us to print out cover sheet. Not that it matters still waiting for Police Certificate before I can send all docs.
By requesting a copy from issuing agent you will normally receive a certified copy with their stamp/seal on it.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-11 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to print pc to pc calls in yahoo im 9 for evidence?


how do you screen capture? I tried just pushing the keyboard key that says print screen but nothing happens.



I canoot copy the call history log it won't copy, i tried right clicking and keyboard neither work.


Thanks

Steve


Hi all,

Is there a third party program that can be dowloaded, that will archive and print the yahoo messenger "pc to pc" call history?


Thanks all

I use screen hunter its a free program from www.wisdom-soft.com/products/screenhunter_free.htm

Hope this helps



http://www.wisdom-so...hunter_free.htm
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-20 01:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 RFE :(
QUOTE (Mayra&Robin @ Apr 13 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got back from Guatemala and was hoping to find NOA2 but instead got the dreaded Blue RFE...."The divorce decree submitted doesn't show evidence of being civilly filed or recorded". My wife got divorced in England and we submitted her divorce decree but I don't know if there is another form that she was supposed to get. The law office handling her divorce said that this is IT. Trying to get a hold of them now but unfortunately today is a holiday in England, so we'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out what we can do. :-(
Does anybody have experience with Divorce Decrees from England? What is it supposed to look like? The one we submitted was issued by the Cambridge County Court and says "D37 Decree of Absolute (Divorce)" on the bottom. Could it be that the USCIS just doesn't know that THIS IS the divorce decree? Or is there another piece of paper that we're not aware of?


Ok now I am worried, just waiting for my police certificate from England before sending everything to NVC (still waiting for it after 4 weeks but thats another story) my divorce decree is on D37 too just like yours except it says Newcastle County Court and in the bottom left corner says - Certificate making Decree Nisi Absolute (Divorce) but a copy of this was sent to USCIS when I-130 was filed and we were approved without mention of it being wrong.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-13 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Places lived for at least six months
QUOTE (maisflocon @ Apr 21 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

For the DS-230, question 20 asks for places lived for at least six months since reaching 16. The first column heading says City or Town. Is it necessary to list the complete address or just the city/town for the first column? If we specify city only, what do you do if the beneficiary has lived in multiple address in the same city?

Thank you.


Just put city/town even if you had multiple addresses you dont have to list every address in that town.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-21 02:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS
QUOTE (lgg @ Apr 24 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
actually get a live person?

USing the number on the site but how do you actually to talk to a real person?
Thanks all.

LGG


Only way I could get a live person was to choose change of address option. this puts you through to live operator where you then tell them you dont want to change address you have a query
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-24 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 18 days case# assigned. Gave email addys wonder how long before they send DS-3032 they said 6-8 weeks.


California Service Center
Consulate: Vienna, Austria

01/09/2008: Marriage
01/22/2009: I-130 Sent
02/10/2009: I-130 NOA1
02/12/2009: I-129 Sent
03/03/2009: I-129 NOA1
03/16/2009: I-130 NOA2
03/16/2009: I-129 NOA2



NVC Journey


04/03/2009: NVC Received and Case number assigned
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 / AOS Fee bill generated
xx/xx/2009: E-mail DS-3032
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 / AOS Fee Bill received in mail
xx/xx/2009: DS-3032 Email accepted
xx/xx/2009: Pay I-864 Fee Bill
xx/xx/2009: Pay IV Fee Bill
xx/xx/2009: Send completed I-864 & DS-230 packages
xx/xx/2009: NVC received both packages
xx/xx/2009: Case Completed at NVC
xx/xx/2009: NVC Left

Embassy Journey

xx/xx/2009: Received by embassy
xx/xx/2009: Medical
xx/xx/2009: Interview Date

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-05 01:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (ivy88 @ Apr 2 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case was approved March 22 and I called about two days ago and that the 129 ws sent to the embassy and the 130 was there but not in the system yet. I called today and the 130 is still not on the system


I call everyday too but still nothing since I-130 on 16th March
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-02 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (san2009 @ Mar 31 2009, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,
I got my I 130 and I 129f approval (notice date mar 16TH)the same day but the NVC has not received it yet.I spoke to an operator and she said it may take upto 90 days.She says once they get it, I have to send it in writing to NVC if I wish to cancel K3 and proceed with I 130.
My husband tried to get Police clearance from the local police station and they want to see the consulate letter.Do I have to wait till I get packet 3 for PCC.Actually PCC procedure is long so I thought to start now.Is there any time limit to submit PCC once we get Packet3.


Exactly the same for me and they told me the same thing, does that mean they are not going to touch it until the k3 is finished at the embassy. I would prefer the I-130 but wonder how much longer that will take and as NVC and Embassy both need original documents I dont know whether to wait or go ahead with the K3.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (ToAliwithLove @ Mar 31 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all,

Just wanted to track all the folks that have been approved in late March, that have not received their NVC case numbers as of yet.

God Bless!!!!!!!!!


Still waiting..... approved I-130 March 16th NVC has no record of it yet so waiting
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Biographic Page
QUOTE (maisflocon @ Apr 26 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, I am submitting DS-230 for my wife, and it asks for Passport Biographic page. Is that the cover page on the passport that has personal photo and information? Are we just submitting this one page in the passport for this?

Thanks so much.


Yes
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-27 00:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approval times
QUOTE (b1978 @ Apr 30 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the timeline on the homepage says 55 days and they are processing those as of March 5. And I got my NOA on March 24, why does it say under my profile then timeline:

Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated between July 3, 2009 and August 2, 2009*.

Thats much longer than the 55 days... ?

Also, would filing a I-129F speed up the process of the I-130 application or slow it down. We wish to do a I-130, but it looks like now the I-129F is being approved at the same time as the I-130 for many people. Would filing that I-129F speed up the I-130 approval or slow it down or not make a difference at all?

Brandon


We were 34 days between NOA1 and NOA2 but I have seen some done in 22 days and some can take months, timeline data is based on the average which is why they say 55 days for you, hopefully if no complications you should get through much quicker.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-30 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresshould i file a k-3 or a I-30? or is there another
QUOTE (metro420 @ May 5 2009, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am a us citizen, born and still live in Wyoming. i just got married and i want want my wife to be hear with me as fast as possible, she lives in the philippines and that is where we had our wedding.
i need to know if there is any way for her to come here and stay while the paperwork goes through, so we can be together! we have decided not to start any paperwork till we find out what is the fastest way to get her here.


You have to file the I-130 first, when you receive your NOA1 for that you can then file the I-129 for the K3 if you want.
The K3 may be processed a few weeks earlier than the CR-1 because once approved documents don't go through NVC, for the past few months USCIS have been approving 129's and 130's at the same time. If she arrives with CR-1 you are done for 2 years if she comes on K3 you will need to adjust status which can take a while.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-05 03:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before NVC assigns case number?
QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ May 5 2009, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just got approved on April 30th. I am interested in trying to use some of the NVC shortcuts. Any idea how soon we should expect a case number to be assigned?? Thanks!!


18 days for us but many are waiting a lot longer, some have been up to 6 weeks so hang in there, hope you get it soon.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-05 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding copies of Birth and Marriage Certificates
QUOTE (RifleEyes @ May 6 2009, 05:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone else?


Photocopies are fine for USCIS keep originals/certified copies for later when they are needed for nvc/embassy.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-07 00:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs police clearance necessary for the beneficiary from USA local police office, if he/she's lived there before?
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ May 6 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi dear VJ friends,

I just wanted to ask has anyone of the beneficiaries been in the USA before marriage, living over there, etc?
We're in the stage now right before getting a NVC number assigned, and I'm getting all my docs ready to mail them to my husband in USA. I've been reading different things on the net about police clearances, and I'd like to know if I should get a police clearance from USA local police office at the town where I used to live in the past few years before I got back to my country. If yes, does anyone know how I could do that???

Thank you, any advice would be a great help,

Ani


no you don't need one, they do that in when they do checks as part of your application.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-06 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't pay the AOS and IV bill at the same time?
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Apr 27 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (blue123 @ Apr 28 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Apr 27 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I have the email that signifies that we can pay the IV bill, The AOS fee has been there around for sometime, now we are ready to pay both. To my realization, my husband can't pay it both at the same time. We just have to wait for the AOS to have a PAID status, then we'll pay the IV bill.

Just trying to hit two birds at one shot. lol

But as soon as the two bills shows as paid, can we send the AOS package and IV package at the same time in separate folders? Someone here, did the same thing?


I could pay both at the same time (two separate transactions but paid them both within 2 minutes of each other)


Thanks Blue.

Just to recapitulate what you said..
My husband can pay the AOS fee first, then after 2 minutes,another transaction for the IV bill? is that correct?


Yes, I think I had to re-enter details to log on again once 1st transaction went through but apart from that it was quick.


QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Apr 27 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (blue123 @ Apr 28 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Apr 27 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I have the email that signifies that we can pay the IV bill, The AOS fee has been there around for sometime, now we are ready to pay both. To my realization, my husband can't pay it both at the same time. We just have to wait for the AOS to have a PAID status, then we'll pay the IV bill.

Just trying to hit two birds at one shot. lol

But as soon as the two bills shows as paid, can we send the AOS package and IV package at the same time in separate folders? Someone here, did the same thing?


I could pay both at the same time (two separate transactions but paid them both within 2 minutes of each other)


Thanks Blue.

Just to recapitulate what you said..
My husband can pay the AOS fee first, then after 2 minutes,another transaction for the IV bill? is that correct?


And as soon as status showed paid I was able to print cover sheet.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-28 00:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't pay the AOS and IV bill at the same time?
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Apr 27 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I have the email that signifies that we can pay the IV bill, The AOS fee has been there around for sometime, now we are ready to pay both. To my realization, my husband can't pay it both at the same time. We just have to wait for the AOS to have a PAID status, then we'll pay the IV bill.

Just trying to hit two birds at one shot. lol

But as soon as the two bills shows as paid, can we send the AOS package and IV package at the same time in separate folders? Someone here, did the same thing?


I could pay both at the same time (two separate transactions but paid them both within 2 minutes of each other)

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-28 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 documents
QUOTE (chrissiemissie @ May 11 2009, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello again all! happy mothers' day!

i'm pulling together all the documents that we will be needing for the CR1 process, and i had some questions about the document requirements.

for the I-130:
1) do we send in photocopies of all documents for the I-130, while it's original/certified copies for the DS-230?
2) for the USC's birth certificate: my birth certificate from the state of california is a photocopy of a concise form with a purple seal--is that the most complete version they will need? and they just need a photocopy of that?
3) checking the I-130 instruction manual and VJ guide, there is no mention of the need for any benenficiary's birth certificate or passport for the I-130. just to double check is this true?
4) for the marriage certificate: do they want a photocopy of the certified copy or the certified copy?

for the DS230:
1) for the marriage certificate: looks like lingche's shortcut says send in the certified copy--is that true?

for the I864:
1) lingche's shortcut specifies we should send in original or copies of certain tax forms. but for the W-2, tax return and 1099, do they just want photocopies? for the IRS forms as well, simply photocopies?

i believe that's all from me now. thank you everyone!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif


For USCIS you only need photocopies of all docs including marriage cert, originals/certified copies for NVC.
We sent copies of birthcertificate for both of us and photocopy of every page in my (beneficiary) passport


QUOTE (chrissiemissie @ May 11 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chrissiemissie @ May 11 2009, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello again all! happy mothers' day!

i'm pulling together all the documents that we will be needing for the CR1 process, and i had some questions about the document requirements.

for the I-130:
1) do we send in photocopies of all documents for the I-130, while it's original/certified copies for the DS-230?
2) for the USC's birth certificate: my birth certificate from the state of california is a photocopy of a concise form with a purple seal--is that the most complete version they will need? and they just need a photocopy of that?
3) checking the I-130 instruction manual and VJ guide, there is no mention of the need for any benenficiary's birth certificate or passport for the I-130. just to double check is this true?
4) for the marriage certificate: do they want a photocopy of the certified copy or the certified copy?

for the DS230:
1) for the marriage certificate: looks like lingche's shortcut says send in the certified copy--is that true?

for the I864:
1) lingche's shortcut specifies we should send in original or copies of certain tax forms. but for the W-2, tax return and 1099, do they just want photocopies? for the IRS forms as well, simply photocopies?

i believe that's all from me now. thank you everyone!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif


and one more question.

for the NVC process:
1) lingche's shortcut says to the NVC, we submit originals documents plus photocopies, is that what everyone does?

i know a lot of those questions are redundant, if this one's answered... but just want to cover all bases. y'know what i mean? smile.gif
(this was clearly not the best way to lay out all my questions, sorry guys if it's confusiong...)


Yes originals plus a photocopy of each doc for NVC.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-11 00:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much Fee for K3 & IR1/CR1
QUOTE (Fiaz & Brenda @ May 12 2009, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (blue123 @ May 12 2009, 03:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Fiaz & Brenda @ May 12 2009, 03:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi every one ,

I wanted to ask how much fee after getting approve by USCIS ? how much $$ for K3 and IR1/CR1 at NVC and if both petitons get approves same time which one i should chose .


Thank you


K3 $131 for visa then $1010 for adjustment of status.
CR-1 $470.
K3 is the quickest but maybe only by a few weeks.
CR-1 is the best way to enter, GC received straightaway nothing to do for 21 months till applying to remove conditions.




Thank you brother.


You're welcome but it's sis lol
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-12 04:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much Fee for K3 & IR1/CR1
QUOTE (Fiaz & Brenda @ May 12 2009, 03:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi every one ,

I wanted to ask how much fee after getting approve by USCIS ? how much $$ for K3 and IR1/CR1 at NVC and if both petitons get approves same time which one i should chose .


Thank you


K3 $131 for visa then $1010 for adjustment of status.
CR-1 $470.
K3 is the quickest but maybe only by a few weeks.
CR-1 is the best way to enter, GC received straightaway nothing to do for 21 months till applying to remove conditions.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-12 03:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the link to sign into NVC
QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ May 10 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 10 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ May 10 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could someone please give me the link to sign into your account at NVC? I have called the AVR but I don't see on NVC's website where you sign in to view your case. Thanks!!!!



Betsy Poo, is this what your referring to:????
https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

I hope it is. Talk to you later.
Beth


Hello lovie,

Yes this is what I was looking for. I wonder how I go about getting my invoice id number? Do you have to wait until they send your invoice or can you beg it out of an operator?? How are you today Beth??? Any news??? My day hasn't been the greatest. My cell phone bit the dust. And I have something in my eye and need to go to the Opthamology clinic tomorrow sad.gif


You can ask. When I tried they told me it wasn't generated yet, i got mine when I got I-864 bill and IV bill by email.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-10 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBIRTH CERTIFICATE
QUOTE (ushahid1217 @ May 13 2009, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am about to send in my DS-230 packet for my wife. But I am seeing they require a original or certified copy of her birth certificate to be sent along with DS-230 form. I just realized that I had sent in her original birth certificate along with the I-130 application. I am so concerned right now, because even though if I can have a new certified copy of her birth certificate made and I can send that with the DS-230 form. If when she goes to her interview, I found out they will ask her for her original birth certificate. What can I do then, anybody had any similar experiences. Please respond asap. Thank you.


The NVC will forward all the orignal/certified copies of the documents to the embassy she doesn't need to take any.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-13 00:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswrong RFE demanded by NVC
QUOTE (GURI @ May 12 2009, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ May 12 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Call NVC don't wait for them to tell you it is a false RFE.
I assume.. you can't just say you've submitted it already. They might have lost it or the copy looks like a photocopy or it has smudges, either way.. you may have to submitted new sets of documents.

Keep in mind you are talking to the goverment here, and you're the one who need them more. If you sit on this, you'll be the one to suffer anyways.

PS: Don't use ALL capital letters here. Feels like you are shouting on us.

OK...I UNDERSTAND...BUT YOU KNOWWE HAVE SUBMITTED ALL DOCUMENTS ORIGINAL...NOW I AM IN UK...HOW COULD I GET INDIA POLICE CERTIFICATE AGAIN....WILL THE PHOTOCOPY OF THAT SOLVE THE PURPOSE................................i have submitted original pcc from high commission of india,london and indian local police certificate.Now NVC has asked that india police certificate is missing.....if suppose they r right then too there is no need for local police certificate as I am in london and have also submitted PCC from indian consulate,london.


Did you apply for an ACPO (now needed for UK for all visas) this maybe what they are missing, they don't except the old style police certificates from the UK anymore.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-12 03:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswrong RFE demanded by NVC
QUOTE (GURI @ May 12 2009, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ May 12 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Call NVC don't wait for them to tell you it is a false RFE.
I assume.. you can't just say you've submitted it already. They might have lost it or the copy looks like a photocopy or it has smudges, either way.. you may have to submitted new sets of documents.

Keep in mind you are talking to the goverment here, and you're the one who need them more. If you sit on this, you'll be the one to suffer anyways.

PS: Don't use ALL capital letters here. Feels like you are shouting on us.

OK...I UNDERSTAND...BUT YOU KNOWWE HAVE SUBMITTED ALL DOCUMENTS ORIGINAL...NOW I AM IN UK...HOW COULD I GET INDIA POLICE CERTIFICATE AGAIN....WILL THE PHOTOCOPY OF THAT SOLVE THE PURPOSE................................i have submitted original pcc from high commission of india,london and indian local police certificate.Now NVC has asked that india police certificate is missing.....if suppose they r right then too there is no need for local police certificate as I am in london and have also submitted PCC from indian consulate,london.


Did you apply for an ACPO (now needed for UK for all visas) this maybe what they are missing, they don't except the old style police certificates from the UK anymore.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-12 03:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Amount Wife+2 step children
QUOTE (Hoot @ May 17 2009, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I just paid the AOS bill and had my wife email the DS3032 forms. Will the IV bill be $ 400 for her and the kids or will i pay $400 for each one for a total of $ 1,200 ???

Hoot


$1200

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-17 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgetting a joint bank account
QUOTE (chrissiemissie @ May 22 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just tried the other day, to add my husband the beneficiary to my bank accounts as a joint owner. (mainly, for evidence of bonafide marriage for the I-130. and partially, in prep for the future once he's finally here.) however, both banks said they required a SSN from him to be able to add him.

how did this work out for others? did you provide evidence of a joint bank account for the I-130? and anyone know of banks that allow you to add a non-US citizen to your US bank accounts? if there are any, what kind of documents did you need to add your non-US citizen spouse?


Try other banks, I guess I was lucky, the first bank I went to to open an account as a non USC wanted my passport and something with a US address with my name on process took about 15 mins ( they actually put my passport number in the space where it said SSN (the bank clerk made a quick phone call I assume to someone higher up in the bank before they did this) I received check book and visa debit card around a week later.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-23 00:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUK - Police Clearance certificate? ACRO or CRB
QUOTE (LateComer @ May 27 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FYI...... by error, I had posted it on K3 forum as well

Hi to All,

My wife is in India and she has lived in UK for year and a half and we have to do the PCC for UK. I thought she already got the papers but found out that she had the CRB clearance. We have already ordered for the ACRO clearance........ and this might take around 7-10 days. In the mean time I am hoping for the IV bills to appear online and sending the DS230. Should I send the package without ACRO , but with CRB clearance. Will this create a RFE........

Has anyone had success sending in the CRB UK papers instead of the ACRO......with the DS230?

Any advice will be appreciated

Thanks
Best Wishes for you and your loved ones
NP


ACRO is the only one they accept now, mine took over a month.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-27 23:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWEB SITE to see the CASE NUMBER?
[quote name='AbbynSheryl' date='May 31 2009, 02:14 AM' post='2976104']
hey there,
do they have any website where u can see online with the case number assign by NYC?
I really appreciate it if u can put the address here. advance thanks. abby n sheryl
[/quote

No, only payment page, when you have your invoice idenification number you can sign in using online payment site this will show when payments are being processed or paid and allows you to print out cover pages to send with your docs, but you must call NVC for case status.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-31 02:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust interview
QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Jul 9 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (waitingforhoney @ Jul 9 2009, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whidbeygirl,
welcome...............to this hot topiccccccccc
ur prediction is perfect so please help us..............did u call NVC today? what did they say?


Nope nothin' today. I called today and JR told me that I have not yet received an interview but that I should shortly. So gave me a bit of hope. He told me to call back after the 15th. I'll call again tomorrow. smile.gif



Same answer I got crying.gif

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-10 01:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter u done with cr1 whats next?
QUOTE (DouglasFiel @ Oct 12 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you answered yes for Social Security card on DS-230 it should come in a couple of weeks and the green card in 2 or 3 weeks,,,

Then you need to adjust status in 21 months...

Regards,


I answered yes on DS-230 and still waiting, they said 6-8 weeks wait for SSN. Perm Resident Card arrived within 2 weeks.
blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-12 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Help (Do I send in photos now?)
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QUOTE (no_where_man @ May 12 2009, 01:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (psychocis @ May 11 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

I'm and newbie and getting ready to send in my I-130. After numerous hours of research, I'm still not sure if I send in wedding pictures as an additional attached document with the I-130. Does anyone know a definite answer?

Help much appreciated.

yes it would be great
make sure u send copies of documents ..not originals ....
at NVC u dnt need t send any bona fide evidence ..only original biographic documents. .
Good Luck in the Joureny .



I was under the impression you need to send original and notarized copies of everything from old divorce decrees, birth place certificates, and the marriage certificates rather than copies. Also I noticed that you were approved very fast.. Is this the new norm nowadays? The timeline shortened up or did you file expedite?

James y Adriana


No, you only send copies to USCIS (as these are not returned) you will need originals/certified copies for the NVC (these are returned at interview).
Uscis seem to have speeded up since February especially at CSC.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-12 03:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo i need a lawyer?
QUOTE (lesleysizeland @ Apr 6 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all, i am new to this site and trying to find out as much information as possible before my fiance and i start the K1 visa process in June. Now, did you all go with a lawyer or have you done this process on your own? Looking over it i think i could do it alone but just wanted to get views on what to do, id really rather save the money and spend it on the visa than pay a lawyer.


We have a lawyer, our case is not complicated but I suppose we have peace of mind knowing we can call him and he can deal with any problems that could arise.
We actually found this site because of him, he has a link on his web page for VJ.
He may slow things down a little by eveything having to go through him, but so far we have been lucky. apart from the intitial questionairre that we filled in for him at the start of our case we havent had to fill anything in, he completes all the forms and sends by email, if they require a signature we print them off and send them straight back to him, so far we have only done this once for the intial filings. I am just waiting for one more document to arrive so that I can send all docs required by NVC directly to him. It works for us, but I agree there is so much information on this site that you could do it yourself.

blue123FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-07 01:23:00