ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 and Police Cert
QUOTE (ashlesha @ Oct 19 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The police certificate that I have is 2 months old, dated Aug/25th. By the time I submit DS-230, it will be over 2 months old from the date issued? Is that a problem? It doesn't have expiration date (which is the case with police certificated issued by Nepal Police).

They are usually good for at the very least 6 months from the date issued so you should be good to go...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved Aug 05, still no case number as of Sept 21, 2009
QUOTE (silvertongue @ Sep 23 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent an email to NVC the other day..and the response that I got (today) reads..."After searching our records, no
information was found regarding this case. Please contact U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS- formerly known as INS) to
verify the status of this petition." I have one question though...how do i contact USCIS? does anybody here has a phone number that I can call? Thanks!

I believe it is 800 375 5283 and options 1,2,3 to speak to an operator.... I would definetly give them a call and talk to an operator and see what is going on... Perhaps they can put a trace on it... Good luck
christeenFemaleItaly2009-09-23 00:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to receive green card for IR-1?
QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Oct 19 2009, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Oct 10 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a GC holder, I don't think she'll need a visa as Greece is in EU... My husband didn't need a visa for all European countries we visited, including Greece... good.gif



Yes, she doesn't need any visa to enter Europe.

Yes, Vietnamese citizens need a visa to enter Europe/Greece. Your doin correct to go to pick up an application for her...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Please help...so confused!
Is there a reason that you do not wish to reveal "his home country" ? Just curious as different consulates have different procedures and it will help anyone responding to your questions know how to best answer you....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 16:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Please help...so confused!
QUOTE (b1978 @ Oct 14 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) Yes, I would recommend the IR1 process. It is the fastest right now.
2) Yes, list all his children.
3) Something if he was forced to leave, select No.
4) Yes, put him in this section.

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Brandon

QUOTE (lahice @ Oct 14 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My foreign husband and I have been married for 10 years.

After our marriage, I successfully petitioned for him to come to the US. We stayed in the US for 2 years and then moved back together to his native country.

Now we want to move back to the US.

I came with our 3 children in August and am trying to find out the fastest way to get him here. My questions:

1. It seems the IR1 process is the quickest...is this true?

2. On the I-130 form under information about your alien relative, do I list our children in this section even if the children are US citizens??

3. On I-130 form, question 16: Has your relative ever been under immigration proceedings: are they talking about going thru the process of immigrating to US or are they talking about if something happened and he was forced to leave US??

4. Under section D/Other information: It asks have I ever filed a petition for this alien? Do I answer yes and list his previous approval to enter the US back in 1999?


THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ANYONE WHO CAN ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


But if they are US citizens (theirs) and are not part of the application they do not have to be listed...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-14 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Please help...so confused!
QUOTE (lahice @ Oct 14 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My foreign husband and I have been married for 10 years.

After our marriage, I successfully petitioned for him to come to the US. We stayed in the US for 2 years and then moved back together to his native country.

Now we want to move back to the US.

I came with our 3 children in August and am trying to find out the fastest way to get him here. My questions:

1. It seems the IR1 process is the quickest...is this true? [/color]The IR 1 will cause the least amount of hassles AFTER approval since once approved, upon entry he is able to work etc... and no Adjustment of Status is required (saves you $1010)

2. On the I-130 form under information about your alien relative, do I list our children in this section even if the children are US citizens??[color="#FF0000"]No, not if they are US citizens... You will have to count them on your 864 fiancial documents as dependents for calculating income purposes
3. [/color]On I-130 form, question 16: Has your relative ever been under immigration proceedings: are they talking about going thru the process of immigrating to US or are they talking about if something happened and he was forced to leave US??[color="#FF0000"]No, immigration proceedings are in regards to overstay of visa, deportation, visa violation etc...
4. [/color]Under section D/Other information: It asks have I ever filed a petition for this alien? Do I answer yes and list his previous approval to enter the US back in 1999?[color="#FF0000"]Correct, you will have to tell them about the privious application/approval.


THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ANYONE WHO CAN ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by christeen, 14 October 2009 - 02:05 PM.

christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-14 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresaddress change
Yes, always keep them updated on any address changes because if they send anything to him for some reason and it comes back, they will not know what is going on... Keep them in the loop....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-20 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 19 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just referring to what ao cons said about women beneficiaries getting a pregnancy test before the medical -- I was wondering why that is necessary?

Because there are many tests, x-rays and vaccinations that are not recommended during pregnancy and they need to be sure that you are not pregnant....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVancouver DCF CR-1 Question
If you are filing DCF, you might want to also post in the DCF forum as someone over there can give you tips on that process....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-20 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happened to us..
QUOTE (bigbear123 @ Oct 19 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I send our I 130 last week of April 2009, The last status.. i called NVC this mornig , the case still under review..

It's been a while, I really miss my wife.. i saw some poster here that filed after me a their case left NVC.. what happened to us..this is really frustrating..

Thanks all

We cannot answer you with advice since YOU HAVE NOT FILLED IN A TIMELINE

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WE HAVE NO IDEA WHERE IN THE PROCESS YOU ARE WITHOUT FILLING ON IN... THEREFORE CANNOT ADVISE YOU ON WHAT YOUR OPTIONS ARE..... PLEASE FILL IT IN AND SOMEONE CAN GIVE YOU SUGGESTIONS!!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 16:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking NVC DHL Tracking
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 8 2009, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cavoi xanh1 @ Oct 8 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can any one clarify a bit for me how tracking the DHL (as described in LingChe) works?

I received the recorded message that "Case was completed on Oct. 2, 2009. Please allow eight weeks for further instructions..."

When does the NVC schedule the interview appointment date before or after the package is sent?

Who (NVC or Embassy) sends the letter?

Any idea where the 8 weeks comes from? I don't see that as a processing time based on the immigration time trends...

Thanks for sharing unsure.gif

Your packet is likely there already.. You should get an interview date of mid to late Nov. Email the consulate with your file # and request the interview date...

Ok... Things getting confusing.... To answer the OP... (and clarify from ScottThuy)... in IR/CR cases (Vietnam) NVC does the scheduling for the interview (NOT THE CONSULATE, the consulate schedules K3 and K1)....
Scheduling is done normally the 2nd week of the month (aka, next week) for the following month (November)...(sometimes that schedule other weeks, but a bulk of scheduling is done the 2nd week of the month) They say 8 weeks to CYA...

So hopefully you will get something in the next week or so... There are quite a few of us waiting for interviews... So hopefully soon
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-08 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUsing Married Name Vs. Maiden on Petitions
That is not how I understood it... From my understanding, when filing for CR1 you must legally file for her name to be changed and the Green Card will be issued under the name in her passport. If you want the GC to be issued under her married name, she must change her passport... Plus, for airlines and the POE, if the name in the passport and the GC/visa name do not match, so she might not be able to fly and the POE officers will have an issue with all her documents done with one name and her passport with a different name...

Perhaps others who have gone though this can ring in??

Dont forget to take a moment to fill in your timeline Please.... timeline.gif
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-22 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescsc??
QUOTE (Fe M @ Oct 23 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't put your hopes up though. Since april 27 we are waiting on our NOA2, my husband called them on oct 22 and they said they were still processing cases from april 12. So they are taking about 6 months, still better than Vermont.
Btw can anyone tell me how to put my timeline as my signature?

Lately, they (csc) has been pretty quick, some April/May applications have gotten hung up, but recently it has been better...

Go to your controls and edit signature... You can copy another signature and put your dates in the block for signature....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS misplaced Affidavit of Support package!
QUOTE (ashlesha @ Oct 23 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 23 2009, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
IMO - Signature Confirmation is a waste of time, unless you sent it to the COURIER address.
If you sent it to a PO BOX, figure 5 to 10 days EXTRA TIME for a NVC person to run through the stack of SIGNATURE SLIPS and sign your 1 signature slip (out of 500 to 1000 that are backpiled to sign) .

It's enough, for the PO Box, to have 'delivery confirmation'.

'Signature Confirmation' makes the package WAIT at the final postal service center - as no one is available to sign it INSTANTLY when the Postal Carrier makes the drop off. and... The Postal Service Employees KNOW THIS.

IMO - the delivery will be delayed by a week to 9 days. During one of those days, as I've said, an NVC employee will show up, deign to sign those MANY SIGNATURE SLIPS (yours in in there ) , and you'll get some signature confirmation back.

OTOH - if you used the COURIER address (for UPS, FEDEX, DHL ) - then it'll be instant - there's a human standing by to sign , during the day.

Good Luck !!!

Its finally delivered today..
That makes sense and that is what I thought had happened. It had never taken this long with my previous shipments using Delivery confirmation (no signature). This definitely is a good topic for others to know as well..
But now that I have been burnt, next time on I will use OVERNIGHT.

Well, the important thing is that the found it.....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS misplaced Affidavit of Support package!
Since you are waiting on the 3032, you can give it another two days for the package... If by Monday it is not delivered, send it overnight... No sense sending another package overnight tomorrow, it will not get there till Monday anyway....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-22 20:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS misplaced Affidavit of Support package!
At this point you cannot do anything but keep checking... Hopefully it is just taking a bit longer... Did you send overnight or priority?
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-22 19:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Process
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 23 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay. Thanks, I get it now.

And if the cousin's income is enough and he is NOT using his wife's income -- does she then still have to file the I864A?

Yes, since by default, the wife is part of the household of your cousin... She needs to acknowledge that her husband and herself (since they have a joint tax return) is sponsoring someone...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Process
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 23 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Christeen, my husband is filling in his I-864, he is currently living with his mother and father. He is not making the required income so my cousin will act as joint sponsor.

My question is: in calculating household size what figure should my husband use? 2 for the two of us? 3 just including his parents since he can't financially sponsor me? Or 4 including me and his parents? Could you please clarify this for me?

Someone can correct me if I am wrong... But I think it goes like this...

If the parents file their own taxes, then you do not have to put them on the 864 for your husband.... The cousin since I assume does not live with your husband, files an 864 and is in support of his family plus your husband. He will file his own 864 counting himself and you... If the parents are dependants (meaning he takes exemptions for them on his taxes) then he has to count them as part of the family size...

So your husbands is Him and you (even though he does not qualify he still has to file)
the cousins is his family plus you (and if he is married, his wife has to file the 864A to acknowledge that he is sponsoring someone, even if she does not qualify).

With those everyone submits as least last years tax information, employment letters, pay stubs, proof of citizenship/residency and in the wife of the cousin, marriage certificate.
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 13:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Process
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 23 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you have the paid receipt, you can send your I864 in.

Do you live with your father? If yes, he will file a I864A. If you live separately, he will file the I864 and if your mother's income is included she will sign a I864A. And I would think it would make sense to submit a copy of their marriage certificate as well. Some one please correct me if I am wrong.

Whether he files the I864 or I864 A will depend on whether you live together and/or he claims you as a dependent on his taxes/file jointly.

Actually disregard what I say and wait for someone to clarify this.

You are correct.... and your sponsor needs to submit the same documents for residency status or citizenship here in the US, the tax, employment letter and paycheck info etc...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS arrival
From your timeline, you have already did all your USCIS and NVC stuff for now... If you entered with the CR1, you should receive your green card in a few weeks.. as well as your Social Security card... Until the 2 year mark when you file to remove conditions, you should be good to go...

Welcome and Enjoy
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to complete the form I-160
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 23 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hyper - that form is self-explanatory.

get yer photo ready, on friday, try again.

What is the I-160?? Sorry
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-22 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to complete the form I-160
What is an I160? I am Not familiar with that form????
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-22 20:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by NVC Sept 25 2009. Nothing since.
QUOTE (vickyusa @ Oct 19 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Frequent_Flyer @ Oct 19 2009, 03:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJ,

My wife and I have received our NVC case number and the AVR states the case was received and uploaded on September 25th. We haven't heard anything since. Should I be worried? Is there action on our part that is required?

Thanks,

Frequent Flyer


u no need to worry at all they will send ur case to the embassy as thy get interview date for you,it takes maximum 1 month after completion of case,

Watch out about projecting time to assign interviews as each embassy is different... The OP is from Canada and right now Canadian interviews are taking FOREVER to be scheduled (like 4+ months from case complete to interview assignment)... There is no "maximum" timeframe for scheduling interviews....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-19 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 form
QUOTE (Saloni @ Oct 24 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can some one please help me with what kind of documentation is needed with the DS 230 form .

Which all originals need to be sent ?

I will be great-full for all the help

Sal

Go the the guides here on VJ... They list all the necessary documents....
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 form
QUOTE (Vinh @ Oct 23 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys

One more question .....

We paid the AOS, and the IV fees, I can go ahead send in my affidavit support package...I864 forms,
in order to make the process faster, can my wife download the form DS-230 and turn them in with other paperwork, the same time i turn in my I864 forms?
I know that we need to include the document coversheet of the receipt AOS and IV....how long would i expect to get a interview date?

Thank you very much for all your help!

Once you pay the AOS fee, you (the petitioner) can send in the 864 and documentation

Once the IV bill is paid, the benificerary can send in the 230 package with all the documentation and yes, she can just download the form and sign Part I

As far as an interview date... First you have to get the case completed (about 2-3 weeks) THEN the embassy will schedule interviews... Each consulate is different so you should check out the PI forum and similar timelines to see how long from case complete it is till interviews on average... Nobody can give you an exact timeframe...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-23 16:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlert for paying IV Fee bill...
To all CR1/IR applicants...

Just writing a general notice regarding paying the IV Fee bill (when the 3032 is accepted)

Many of you are checking hourly for when the fee becomes available to pay (meaning the 3032 has been accepted) ALERT; DO NOT PAY THIS BILL THE MOMENT IT BECOMES AVAILABLE!!!!!

You have to wait till NVC acknowledges you have been billed... Billing is done by a 3rd party... SOOOO if you pay it before NVC notifies you that it is available... YOU MAY ONLY SERVE TO DELAY YOUR CASE WHILE THE PAYMENT ISSUE IS SORTED OUT!!!

You run the risk of falling into a little black hole where you paid but NVC did not generate the bill yet (paying something before NVC is ready for it could cause unecessary delays)!!! You will end up costing youself anywhere from 3-10 days while you send proof of funds transferred from your bank... It is not guaranteed you will have a delay, but why risk it!!!!!

[/size]WAIT TILL THE NEXT MORNING, YOU WILL HAVE THE OFFICIAL BILL FROM THE NVC... ONCE YOU GET THE E-MAIL FROM THEM.... THEN YOU CAN PAY!!!

Although it is difficult to wait... wait the 12 hours for the e-mail... You will be thankful you did!!!!!

REPEAT.... DO NOT PAY THE BILL THE MOMENT IT IS AVAILABLE... WAIT FOR NVC TO SEND YOU THE E-MAIL THAT IT IS READY TO BE PAID!!!!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 19:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNumber one
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 25 2009, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
christeen - it got munged.

Perhaps this is it?

http://www.visajourn...rview_Questions

Yup, thats the one... Thanks
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNumber one
Here... 2 second search

http://www.visajourn...rview_Questions
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNumber one
If you put "interview questions sample" in the search box of VJ, you will find dozens of threads and lists... Instead of people putting them one by one for you... Quicker to look them up on the VJ!!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 16:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you send your DS-3032?
Lately, the snail mail has processed MUCH faster than the e-mail, so I would say do both... Send the e-mail from the intending immigrants e-mail address AND mail the form, no packet necessary!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI just received NVC letter about K3case being forwarded to Cairo Consulate. HELP!
QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 26 2009, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 25 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 25 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 25 2009, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ignore all paperwork to do with K3. Your husband will get confirmation they have his I129f (K3) is in Egypt, ready to be processed. Tell him not to do anything. Have you got an attorney? If yes, then NVC will notify you about Assigning an Agent, DS=3230 form.

If you definitely want to go with CR-1 then call NVC and tell them to drop K3, any mails your husband gets, tell him to ready carefully and get in contact with you. The letter from the embassy will state the type of visa its referring to, so there shouldn't be confusion.

The NVC will ask for nomination of Agent (that could be you, if no attorney), AOS and IV fees (can be together or separate). DS-230 Part 1 signed, along with original paper work:

Birth certificate, yours and your husband and joint sponsor if you need one
Wedding Certificate
Police Certificate(s) (more than one if your husband has resided in any country, since 16 years old, for 6months or more.


Best of luck


No attorney. I am the Agent. My concern was with the case leaving the NVC and being sent to Cairo if I want to pursue the CR1 visa. Should I allow this to happen? Or call the NVC to stop the K3 and keep our case (paperwork) at the NVC until our paperwork for the CR1 clears and our case closes with them first. If the case leaves the NVC for Cairo for the K3 visa...will this create more problems if we are still not finished with our CR1 process with the NVC???

HELP!

No... All K visas are sent to the Embassy for processing so they only spend a week at NVC, whereas the CR! is processed at NVC...... Just ignore anything for the K3 visa, if you write to cancel it, you run the risk of them cancelling everything by mistake... Just ignore the K3 stuff and the embassy's request for it... Your fine, happens all the time



I think, I am misunderstanding something here. I originally started with a K3 but as soon as the I-130 was approved, I pursued the CR1 instead because my I-129 had not been approved on same day as our I-130. Now, that I am on the CR1 path, currently getting ready tomorrow morning to send out my I-864EZ & documentation for our CR1, I get hit with this letter from the NVC telling me our case will be send to Cairo in 1week. I don't need my case going to the embassy, when I haven't even finished my case with the NVC for the CR1 case! HELP! What should I do?

Lizz

Just ignore everything realting to the K-3 and follow the directions and requirements for the CR1... When you are complete at NVC, you will be assigned an interview for the CR1 and you will process for the CR1... Ignore the K3, your fine, people do this ALL the time

christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI just received NVC letter about K3case being forwarded to Cairo Consulate. HELP!
QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 25 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 25 2009, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ignore all paperwork to do with K3. Your husband will get confirmation they have his I129f (K3) is in Egypt, ready to be processed. Tell him not to do anything. Have you got an attorney? If yes, then NVC will notify you about Assigning an Agent, DS=3230 form.

If you definitely want to go with CR-1 then call NVC and tell them to drop K3, any mails your husband gets, tell him to ready carefully and get in contact with you. The letter from the embassy will state the type of visa its referring to, so there shouldn't be confusion.

The NVC will ask for nomination of Agent (that could be you, if no attorney), AOS and IV fees (can be together or separate). DS-230 Part 1 signed, along with original paper work:

Birth certificate, yours and your husband and joint sponsor if you need one
Wedding Certificate
Police Certificate(s) (more than one if your husband has resided in any country, since 16 years old, for 6months or more.


Best of luck


No attorney. I am the Agent. My concern was with the case leaving the NVC and being sent to Cairo if I want to pursue the CR1 visa. Should I allow this to happen? Or call the NVC to stop the K3 and keep our case (paperwork) at the NVC until our paperwork for the CR1 clears and our case closes with them first. If the case leaves the NVC for Cairo for the K3 visa...will this create more problems if we are still not finished with our CR1 process with the NVC???

HELP!

No... All K visas are sent to the Embassy for processing so they only spend a week at NVC, whereas the CR! is processed at NVC...... Just ignore anything for the K3 visa, if you write to cancel it, you run the risk of them cancelling everything by mistake... Just ignore the K3 stuff and the embassy's request for it... Your fine, happens all the time
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Questions - very confused
The K-1 will get him here quicker but he will not be able to work for like 90 days... The CR1 will take longer and cost less, but you will be apart... He must wait outside the US for the CR1 visa, he cannot wait here in the US with you (which would defeat the purpose anyway since he would not be able to work while waiting with you...)
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 22:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJUST RECIVED APPOINTMENT LETTER
Congratulations... I know that was wonderful news for you!!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-09-28 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (jacy @ Oct 25 2009, 04:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Christeen, I am filing for my wife. So, i am the petitioner and she is the applicant. I am in the US and she is overseas. Could you please rephrase your answer thanks.

Sorry... The intending immigrant fills out the 3032 and indicates that they DO wish to appoint an agent (the person in the USA) as their agent... and puts the petitioners info in the address/phone info.... Then BOTH the intending immigrant AND theh USC will get the e-mails...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (jacy @ Oct 24 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks produke, slema&elvir, and christeen. On the Ds 3032 does she needs to select the second option and enter my address. The option that says

I do not appoint an agent or an attorney to receive email about my application. Mail from the US. Depratment of State concerning my immigrant visa application shoud me sent to me at:


My address

thanks

No, it the opposite... If he wants you to also get e-mails/mail he has to check the box that he DOES appoint agent on his behalf and put your information in the lines below... Be sure that they also have your e-mail Info... call NVC and give it to them if you have not already
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 18:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (jacy @ Oct 24 2009, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 15 2009, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jacy @ Oct 15 2009, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I recently lost the job after filing I-130. Today i received form DS 3032. I am also supposed to pay the Affidavit of Support (AOS) fee to let the AOS process get started. My question is since i am unemployed, should i wait to get a job and then pay the fee. Is there any payment deadline? If i pay the fee now what will be the next document that i will be receiving from NVC. I am not sure what to do here. Please give some advice, thanks.

There are unfortunatly 2 bills coming your way... The AOS $70 then the IV fee bill $400. Your approval is good for 1 year so if you need to wait, you have to do what you have to do. As far as the AOS, I assume that you have a co-sponsor to meet the financial requirements??



Thanks christeen. Also, i will have to mail DS 3032 to my wife since it requires her signature. After signing it can she mail it directly to NVC.

You will also need a co-sponsor as you will have to prove 6 months of income, employment letter and paystubs... Unless you want to wait 6 months to move forward...

Thanks

You can also e-mail the 3032 using the template here on VJ (see Ling or James NVC shortcuts)... But e-mail it from her address...

Edited by christeen, 24 October 2009 - 04:24 PM.

christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-24 16:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (jacy @ Oct 15 2009, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I recently lost the job after filing I-130. Today i received form DS 3032. I am also supposed to pay the Affidavit of Support (AOS) fee to let the AOS process get started. My question is since i am unemployed, should i wait to get a job and then pay the fee. Is there any payment deadline? If i pay the fee now what will be the next document that i will be receiving from NVC. I am not sure what to do here. Please give some advice, thanks.

There are unfortunatly 2 bills coming your way... The AOS $70 then the IV fee bill $400. Your approval is good for 1 year so if you need to wait, you have to do what you have to do. As far as the AOS, I assume that you have a co-sponsor to meet the financial requirements??
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-15 19:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 25 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It has a lot to do with timing. Maybe you filed during an off-week and it got approved quickly. Or maybe your file fell to the floor and got kicked under the desk and is recovered after four months when somebody comes in to sweep. Mostly has to do with luck. Or maybe they are sleeping on the job. Hard to tell.

I agree... A LOT is due to timing... If you file in April/May like I did, USCIS pulls most agents off of processing family petitions to process work visas... They get backlogged and it take a few months to dig themselves out... If you file in August and September, it seems they process much faster, but they get hung up at NVC because they get backlogged (IR1/CR files)... Then the January and February files process really quickly... But it also depends on if you get hit with name check or background checks...
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?
Same reason the rich guy down the road won the lottery.... Luck!!! Mine was like 4 months without a touch... It always rains on the wet!!!
christeenFemaleItaly2009-10-25 15:45:00