Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	can sombody explain im confuse	yup, I'm convinced, Hbk is John89!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-25 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Fee	Just one fee... not for each sponsor...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-25 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Big dillema and really scared about possible outcome!	Forgive my ingorance, but the Catholic ceremony was just a cultural one and not the legal marriage, the Civil ceremony which took place AFTER the divorce is the one you are using to petition your spouse with... Correct?	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-25 00:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	sign in failed more questions	Congrats, and Glad to see that something is moving for you... As far as moving to the consulate... Once you are scheduled for an interview, NVC will forward the file to the consulate... to see how long between complete and interview I would check with the regional forum for Nigeria...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-25 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Pay AOS bill before DS-3032?	those are 2 separated process Here's Christeen's time tested formula for NVC: Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page. Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay and wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents = wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-26 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 When You are Disabled and Your Income Won't Count	Although SSD benefits technically should be counted, since they are a seperate line item on the 1040 (SS benefits) and they are not always considered under taxable income if you earn in total under a certain amount, it depends on the adjucater of the AOS as to whether it will trigger a flag. Should it count, yes, but the embassy and NVC sometimes do not look favorably and ask for a co-sponsor anyways... So to be safe, I would use the co-sponsor... 55k is definetly enough to qualify based on the 3 dependents (the anut, husband and your husband)...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-11-19 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 When You are Disabled and Your Income Won't Count	Yes, I would definetly use a co-sponsor (other than your father)... They do not have to be a family member... But have them fill out an 864, send in their income proof (tax returns, employment letter, pay stubs) and proof of their citizenship/LPR and you should be fine...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-11-19 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting England	The only thing I would be worried about is the lousy exchange rate!!!...lol.. But seriously, just bring proof that you are leaving and ties back home so they do not think you are staying....	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-25 01:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long the GC you get once you enter to the US?	2 weeks... their yankin your chain.... although "possible" usually about 6 weeks for the GC is more realistic, if you reach the 8 week point, make an infopass appt... SS card is hit or miss, if you have not received it yet, go the social security office and they can get you the number ASAP and the card a week after...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 Sponsor my brother	AGAIN.... YOU are the primary sponsor of your spouse... period.... end of story there.... Your brother will be the co-sponsor... Being the primary sponsor YOU MUST fill out the 864... It is OK that you were a student and did not have any income... check the guides here and you just submit a letter you write (do a topic search) saying that you were a student and did not have any income and were not required to file taxes... You brother is the co-sponsor... YOU are the primary sponsor regardless of if you have $0 income!!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 Sponsor my brother	Yes, regardless of if you earned adime or none.. YOU are the primary sponsor and your brother would be the CO-sponsor... You fill out the 864 AND your brother fills one out...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 14:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 Sponsor my brother	Even if you do not earn enough, you are the primary sponsorand MUST file an 864, the other person, your brother is the co-sponsor...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 01:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What timeframes can we expect?	Check out the Canada regional forum as they have some long waittimes for interviews at Montreal... the 3-5 months is for part 1 which is USCIS, after that you have 4-8 weeks for NVC processing THEN the wait for the interview which is currently about 4-5 months... it is about a 9 - 12 month process... But the Canada regional forum can give you a better ides of the wait times and any other options...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help with AOS and DS-230	here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive: Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page. Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents = wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original Docs on interview	That's mean that the US consulate will just ask for the photocopy of all the documents during the interview?...thanks!!!! when the interview is scheduled, the consulate will send a checklist of the documents they have and if there are any you need to bring...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original Docs on interview	originals are sent to NVC...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	One little question about I-864 before sending in..	I agree with darnell... take a break, so something different and go back to it or you will make errors and get comfused... clear your head... Then; The 864 is the package from the USC... it includes an original 864 form signed by you... and copies of your financial documents (copies are OK) The 230 is the info fro the foreign spouse... these need to be original forms and documents from the issuing authority... Write the case # on EACH piece of paper you turn into them... Then... I recommend you send the package PLUS one photocopy of the package to NVC... ANd I made 2 other sets of complete paperwork so I had one and my husband had one... Same goes for the 230...1 full set of original documents and one full set photocopy (so you can get your original documents back)... plus 2 sets for you and spouse...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	One little question about I-864 before sending in..	be sure to write your case number on EVERY page... I just sent one paciage (original signed and copies of financial info) and made sure hubby had a complete set...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Where to begin - Need advice please	If you file for a spouse visa, they have to FIRST be your spouse... only then can you start the paperwork... and from there it is about 6 - 9 months... If you file for a fiance visa now(k1), you might be able to have them come here, as someone suggested, have a quiet civil "official" ceremony here, then go have a big formal wedding in your spouse's country as generally, it is about 4-6 months... but you would be cutting it very close... Read up on the guide here as there is LOTS of info... you can type in keywords at the top and see some situations similar to yours... I might add that if you get married over there, he would not be able to come over and live with you immedialty... the process is between 5 - 9 months generally before he could join you here... Edited by christeen, 03 March 2010 - 12:15 AM.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Query - tax forms I-864	Yes, photocopies of the current returns are fine...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Offically a LPR in USA	Apply again in person as the Social Security thing is hit or miss... They will give you a # asap and you get the card in a week or so...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 vs K-3 visa	The K3 is no longer being processed... so the CR1 is the only option now... Anyway, it is a far superior visa anyway and the K3 was virtually obsolete anyway, so your choice is made... take a look through the guides for the CR1 and go over the steps... if you have any questions after that, just let us know...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS Packet	OK I will fill time line tommorow I must take all dats... Im from Poland I have approved USCIS Now I prepare documents to DS 3032 ... I want translate documents . My wife want translate all documents in this week and we don't know is it everything ? here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive: Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page. Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents = wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS Packet	First and foremost, if you want accurate assistance so we can see where you are in the process and what visa you are filing for.. and what country (as it makes a difference in what you need to send) If you are at the USCIS initial petition part, then take a look at the guides... But normally this is where you put in the USC birth certificate, proof of marriage etc... etc.. The 3032 is a form that is sent to NVC after the petition is approved by USCIS... This is done by the foreign spouse... THEN the AOS package and then the 230 package (which is info about the foreign spouse)... Please take a moment to fill in the timeline so we are not spinnin our wheels trying to help not knowing where you are in the process... Without the info we are shooting in the dark for helping ya...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 00:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What does that means??	The time amount for a ban is more severe if the overstay is over 180 days... do a search of overstay on this site and there is a lot of info on the penalty times and waivers	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-05 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AFTER AOS BILL	here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive: Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page. Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents = wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-09 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	In Egypt, when my case goes to NVC	Make sure you give them (nvc) you e-mail addresses), make youself the designated person for the 3032 (you both will get e-mails ) and you can take the stuff with you and mail it in... as long as you have internet access you can keep up with the payments and so forth... be sure to bring your account info for the payment portal... and print the Ling shortcuts so you have them at hand...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-02 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-551 stamp upon POE	Thank you daboyz. It is IR1. I see the message below the picture now Did your wife apply for SSN at SSA office or waited for them to send it ? Since Tax filing is coming closer I am curious to know which is the better option. Thanks again We went to the SS office and got the # that day and the card a week later...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-02-24 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RE-post affidavit support	If you have assets that equal 3x the 125% poverty level they can count those as well? You have to show $56,000 in the bank assets... That is another option...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-09 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	About Sponsor	File the 864 for you... and an 864 for your brother... end of confusion	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-11 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AOS Bill	Since technically the taxes for 2009 are not due yet, you can send what you have without the signature... I would be prepared however to show the signed copies to the consulate...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-11 16:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	after sending DS-3032 via email ?	They dont "send" you any packages.. you get an e-mail... but you can download the forms now, have them filled out and signed by your spouse and get all the required documents together...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-03 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	nvc help,, for a husband thats losing his mind	Sounds like you have your AOS in order... Be sure to put your case # on EVERY page in case they get seperated... here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive: Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page. Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents = wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled. Nobody can tell you when the interview will be... However if you get all your paperwork in to NVC in a timely matter with no RFE's, I would venture to guess that you could possibly interview in May or June if you have any delays in getting required documents... This is my best WAG (wild a$$ guess).	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-11 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	If you go to the website (where you paid the fees) you can click on the print cover sheet button and print the cover sheet. Send that in with your 864 documents... (unless the electronic processing has a different procedure??)	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-01-18 23:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	definetly download all the forms.. they do not mail them... you might want to also take advantage of electronic filing since you are applying from Canada...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-01-18 19:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AOS documents to NVC	No, they do not notify you.. You can call NVC and see if it was received... but they only contact you if there is a problem with it...	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-13 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Additional AOS Required	Yes, you are correct. My sponsor does not meet the 125% guidelines, so I combined the income with the assets. If going off the 125% x 5 only, the sponsor will not meet have the sufficient amount to meet that level. My understanding was that I could use the income and if there is a difference, I could multiply the difference by 5 and provide the amount with assets. Yes, I do work, however, I am a full time pre-med student and my income is not that great since I only work part-time so I definitely need a sponsor. However.. I could support my wife without a sponsor. So my understanding is that I could either provide income that surpasses the poverty guidelines OR provide assets that equal the 125% x 5? I understand what you were doing and in "theory" this should be acceptable, but it is entirely up to the consulate and they tend to take the entire situation into consideration and they must have some doubts regarding the joint sponsor and using the "calculate the difference" method. Although it is an acceptable method of calculation on paper, what the consulate will permit and approve is unfortunatly, in their hands... So it seems that you are left to find another joint sponsor who meets the criteria either with income (preferrably) or with the total assets necessary. With this, I think since they know that you are probably scrambling to find someone else, they want the new joint sponsor to write a letter stating the reasons they are helping you (like he is my best friend and has helped my family over the years... or he is family and I believe in his ability to support his wife and I would like to offer my full support... etc....) As far as the monthly amount, I would have them put that currently you provide sufficient income to support them, but would be willing to cover any housing/food costs up to like $900 a month) ... These are just numbers I am pulling out, of course the new joint sponsor needs to earn enough to be able to support whatever amount you say they are willing to give you without leaving themselves in the hole, if you know what I mean. Perhaps others have better ideas, but this would be my .02 cents.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-14 00:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Additional AOS Required	So the joint sponsor does not make above the 125% without the use of assets to cover the difference it that correct?? Well, that might be the issue. In many cases when using a joint sponsor, many consulates want to see that the joint sponsor either makes the sufficient amout OR they have the full assets to cover the 5x the 125%. Using the combination method "in theory" is within the guidelines, however if it is a case of the joint sponsor perhaps not earning enough without the use of some assets, it raises red flags. If the situation is as stated above and you do not earn enough, and the joint sponsors income/assets are sketchy or close to the limits... Then yes, you might have a problem and I would certainly look for another joint sponsor. As far as the monthly amount they are wanting... that one still baffles me since the sponsor is on the hook for re-paying the govt for any means tested assistance. Do you show any income to support your spouse?? If not, then perhaps they are questioning how you will maintain them in the USA and want to know that the joint sponsor or someone will be taking the responsibility of paying for their needs? This is just a possibility.	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-13 23:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Additional AOS Required	Yes, that is what they are asking me for when I find a new sponsor. However, they requested the samething during the interview from my wife and I provided them with this document from my sponsor. After reviewing the document... they now tell me the sponsor doesnt qualify... Was the co-sponsors income sufficient (above the 125%) or were you using assets of the co-sponsor??? (5x the 125%)?	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-13 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Additional AOS Required	I have never heard of that requirement to supply the monthly amount??? Is that what the consulate demanded you to provide??? As far as NVC saying OK... They are not the ultimate approval, the consulate is... But this statement above is strange, never seen it before???	christeen	Female	Italy	2010-03-13 22:52:00