Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What 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!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-864A	QUOTE (nyankee @ Oct 25 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> also, would both of my parents fill out one i864a, or would both fill out one. They each have their our business No, he does not addyou, but he has to add the intending immigrant and your mother and father will fill out the 864A	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-864A	The financial document is the 864... not the 840... And you will fill out an 864 claiming you and your husband (even though you do not make enough) and your father will fill out the 864A and count his dependents and add your husband as a dependent...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-864A	QUOTE (nyankee @ Oct 24 2009, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> im a college student with no income, that the government knows about, would my parents need to fill out I-840A? I dont think they have me as a dependent on their income taxes, they stopped declaring me 4 years ago. How can i use their income, do we all do i864? they still support me and pay for my college ect... they just dont claim me on their taxes. Do you live in the same household? If no, then they file an 864... If yes, then they file an 864A	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-24 17:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-864A	YOU have to file an 864 by yourself, even if you do not have enough to cover him/her... You file an 864 and your father files the 864A	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-22 23:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-864A	You were correct in filing the 864A... However, you need to provide a cover letter explaining this (they might have gotten confused) and yes, you have to provide proof that he is related (birth certificate showing him as your father and a copy of your drivers licence or other ID with the same address and proof of your fathers citizenship/Legal permanent residence status etc...)	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-22 22:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Will we be able to change the name on the visa?	I have heard that in many countries, this is the case (just keep adding names)... I know that if you want her final last name to be the married name, you have to make sure she changes her passport to add the married name... If her passport does not have the married name, they will not issue it with the married name and you have to pay to have it changed after she arrives... As far as if they put ALL the names on it... I am not sure, perhaps someone in the South American Forum might be able to answer that better...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-24 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	QUOTE (serbiangirl @ Oct 26 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 25 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (serbiangirl @ Oct 26 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 25 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am kind of at a loss as to what you want someone to respond to you.... You posted another thread with the same questions and situation and got 11 responses... They all basically were the same as here... No need to post several threads Bottom line, we do not understand WHY they are asking for more income since you clearly make enough to support the two of you... You should not need a co-sponsor... You need to call the embassy, send them an e-mail, fax them a letter... whatever... and find out why they are asking for this and point out you make over 125% of poverty level... Outside of that, I am not sure what else people can answer you here... Until you find out WHY they need it, then you can give them what they need... But many have offered their opinions on using the house... But you need to contact them and find out... Well, I guess the reason why I posted 2 different topics is because in one topic I literally explained my whole situation while in this topic, I basically asked about using a house. Overall, I am confused, mad, and obviously freaking out about everything...the embassy, who I would use for a co-sponsor, that I haven't seen my husband in a year, etc. Yes, you are right and I will call the embassy. I guess I was just hoping to see if there was anyone else in a similar situation such as myself....I don't know. I only posted 2 topicas...so calm down. If you were in my position, i'm sure you would probably be the same way. We all understand that this process is frustrating... and I am sure more so when you have clearly met the requirements that they put forward and they make conflicting decisions... But the best people to answer that is the embassy... Perhaps they made an error and did not notice you made enough??? Only they can answer that... And dont worry, I am not the one nervous... just pointing out that it is easier to address all your questions with one thread instead of you having to go between different ones... it is also easier for people to answer questions if all the info is in one place and responses are all together... Hope that you get the answers you seek and that you can soon be reunited... Yes, it is and again, I totally agree. Okay, but i'm stressing out big time so, when I notice only a few people responding to one thread...yea, i'm definitely going to create another one. I'm annoying like that. Any response I get, actually helps me out. Thank you! 1AM on a Sunday... not sure how many responses you will get?? Good luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 23:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	QUOTE (serbiangirl @ Oct 26 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 25 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am kind of at a loss as to what you want someone to respond to you.... You posted another thread with the same questions and situation and got 11 responses... They all basically were the same as here... No need to post several threads Bottom line, we do not understand WHY they are asking for more income since you clearly make enough to support the two of you... You should not need a co-sponsor... You need to call the embassy, send them an e-mail, fax them a letter... whatever... and find out why they are asking for this and point out you make over 125% of poverty level... Outside of that, I am not sure what else people can answer you here... Until you find out WHY they need it, then you can give them what they need... But many have offered their opinions on using the house... But you need to contact them and find out... Well, I guess the reason why I posted 2 different topics is because in one topic I literally explained my whole situation while in this topic, I basically asked about using a house. Overall, I am confused, mad, and obviously freaking out about everything...the embassy, who I would use for a co-sponsor, that I haven't seen my husband in a year, etc. Yes, you are right and I will call the embassy. I guess I was just hoping to see if there was anyone else in a similar situation such as myself....I don't know. I only posted 2 topicas...so calm down. If you were in my position, i'm sure you would probably be the same way. We all understand that this process is frustrating... and I am sure more so when you have clearly met the requirements that they put forward and they make conflicting decisions... But the best people to answer that is the embassy... Perhaps they made an error and did not notice you made enough??? Only they can answer that... And dont worry, I am not the one nervous... just pointing out that it is easier to address all your questions with one thread instead of you having to go between different ones... it is also easier for people to answer questions if all the info is in one place and responses are all together... Hope that you get the answers you seek and that you can soon be reunited...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 23:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	I am kind of at a loss as to what you want someone to respond to you.... You posted another thread with the same questions and situation and got 11 responses... They all basically were the same as here... No need to post several threads Bottom line, we do not understand WHY they are asking for more income since you clearly make enough to support the two of you... You should not need a co-sponsor... You need to call the embassy, send them an e-mail, fax them a letter... whatever... and find out why they are asking for this and point out you make over 125% of poverty level... Outside of that, I am not sure what else people can answer you here... Until you find out WHY they need it, then you can give them what they need... But many have offered their opinions on using the house... But you need to contact them and find out...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Oct 25 2009, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 25 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you know for a fact of a person not submitting the "recent appraisal by a licensed appraiser" required by the I-864 instructions when using a home as an asset and the asset being allowed? To the best of my knowledge, property tax assessments are not always an accurate measure of current market value. I've not seen a single person (to my knowledge) who has gone out an hired an appraiser to valuate their home for the purpose of documenting it's current liquid value/equity (not saying people probably don't do just that, and the instructions say something to that affect but...). As for property tax assessments, in probably every market you can think of, they are either spot on or over-valuated (as city budgets get squeezed) and if it's not accurate, it's probably close enough for government work. A Realtor's valuation would also be perfectly acceptable (showing correct estimated value and current/recent market sales) - it's a real report, not a note scribbled on the back of a business card. You're documenting an estimated value not taking out a second mortgage. As others have stated - all things about a person's affidavit are considered as a group and it's possible the home would not be considered (especially if it is the family home). Yes, I would think that a realators appraisal would also be considered... And I definetly agree that in this current comditions, unless you have no other options (finding another sponsor or your faterh having enough liquid assets) I would not get into the mess of "will they consider the house" determination... It may be rather difficult to convince a CO that your father will sell the roof over his head to support your husband???	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	Recently quite a few have been denied solely based on the house as an asset, especially since the housing market has tanked... As far as requirements for a current appraisal, I can only go by the clear instructions on page 8 which says that they require a current appraisal.. I would think this is fairly important since the rampant decline in housing prices... As far as if it is needed?? I would call the embassy to find out exactly why... I would get all the savings and other documents of assets together for your father and see if that makes up the difference... But be sure to tell the embassy that you are the sponsor and why the joint sponsors assets are being considered since you clearly qualify?? You can also write them a letter and e-mail it of fax it to them so they are clear on this...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-25 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	Page 8 of the I864 instructions has what to submit if using a house... It includes mortgage information and a current appraisal... A few people here have gotten denied use of a house because all assets must be able to be converted to cash within one year, and with the current housing market, some Consulates do not believe that a house can be sold in that amount of time... As far as the bank accounts and savings, yes, bank statments will suffice... I just wouldent count on the house counting unless, as I said, they have a HUGE equity in the house...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-24 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone Co-Sponsor used their house as an asset on the I864A/I864?	If you are using the house, then you also need a current appraisal... This is especially critical now as home values have decreased... I have also read here that they have been reluctant to count the home since the housing market has tanked... Too difficult to sell a home now and with soaring forcolosure... Unless they have a HUGE equity in the house or have a decent amount in savings, you might have another co-sponsor on standby...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-24 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	nvc case complete wheeeeeeeeeeee	Whoo Hoo.. congratulations!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-23 23:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	US Embassy In Jordan	NVC seems to be doing some December scheduleing this week... However, the official week for giving out December interviews is the 2nd week of the month (in this case, between Nov9 and Nov 13)	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-27 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IR-1/CR-1 Visa Denial	Each case and consulate is different... Some are more difficult than others... But if you have all the proof as suggested here, you should be just fine... But you might ask in the PI forum to get a more consulate specific answer...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-27 23:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	cr1 and a new job	QUOTE (hoopy507 @ Oct 27 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok...here I go...Got married in China and got her 130 in and noa 1 and 2 and now at the 864 stage and now today got bill for 400 dollars..my question is this..if im in the middle of this process as i am now..and i change jobs for a better one..but only have the letter from my employer stating what i make and how much a year but no actual pay stub yet...should i send the 864,and the bill i got today...or should i wait to send the the 864 and the payment for the bill after i get 2 paystubs...if i have to wait will only be less than a month..but i want to get this over with so my wife can get here fast...any advice would be a great help to me..i want to do it now but think i should wait till i get 2 paystubs...HELP!...thank to all of you..she'll be going thru the guanzhou embassy too if that helps...peace. Not sure about GZU specifially, however, I would send in the package now and on your cover sheet, I would explain that you recently accepted this better position.. If it generates the RFE, you can send the stubs to them then... And just be prepared to show your paystubs then, or at the interview... Make sure you turn in past income (provideing it was enough) to establish a history as well as the current employment letter... Good luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-27 23:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Ready to send my i864 but i got 0 income.	QUOTE (nyankee @ Oct 27 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have written a short letter explaining why i have not filed income taxes these past three years. Please take a look at it and tell me what you guys think. Is this letter good enough, or what else should i add? "I did not file income taxes for the past three years because I have been going to college. I have not had a job since 2006 so I could focus more on school with the help of my parents. I still live with my parents who support me and pay for school until I graduate. Once I get a degree in Architecture I will be working full time. I am using my parents as my co-sponsors . Both of my parents submitted form I864A attached to this packet. Thanks you. sincerely, myname" You have to put in the letter that you were not required to pay taxes because you had $0 income... I found this thread that is a similar issue... http://www.visajourn...showtopic=84027 hope it helps...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-27 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC contact	QUOTE (m2009 @ Oct 28 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, i've been trying to reach NVC. But, everytime i've tried, i'm getting busy tone. Is there any other phone number that i can reach them with? Thanks Nope, that is the number... but like m2009 said.. you have to keep dialing like a radio contest... Or call early in the morning or at dinner times...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-28 18:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR1 Sponsor?	Your mother can co-sponsor... If you live in the same household, she files and 864A (along with the income documentation, proof of citizenship/LPR status, and proof of your relationship...) If she lives in a seperate house, then it is the 864 and you can omit the proof of relationship...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-28 23:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Date	QUOTE (Tiggi247 @ Oct 14 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tiggi247 @ Oct 13 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Oct 13 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 13 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am also anxiously waiting for an interview.... This is the 2nd week of the month! I really hope they start some scheduling!!! What in the world is NVC doing? Prays are being said for all you waiting that interivew date!! My case was completed Sept30 still no interview date. But the NVC operator told us to call back onthe 15th and we should have a interview date by then . I got a email last night about 9:30pm our interview date is on Nov 05 in Dakar at 7:30a we are almost home Allright!!! Congratulations!!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-14 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Date	QUOTE (Tiggi247 @ Oct 13 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Oct 13 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 13 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am also anxiously waiting for an interview.... This is the 2nd week of the month! I really hope they start some scheduling!!! What in the world is NVC doing? Prays are being said for all you waiting that interivew date!! My case was completed Sept30 still no interview date. But the NVC operator told us to call back onthe 15th and we should have a interview date by then . I call them every night to get an update!!! This week is the scheduling week... In fact, I think I will call now and get my nightly dose of AVR	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-13 20:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Date	I am also anxiously waiting for an interview.... This is the 2nd week of the month! I really hope they start some scheduling!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-13 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Glitch with NVC IV bill pay site	QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 29 2009, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ashlesha @ Oct 29 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Oct 29 2009, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep...it's happening to a LOT of people lately. Next time you log in, click on the "payment receipt" icon and it SHOULD show as being paid...so that should be some solace at least. I called NVC about it this morning and was told that I shouldn't have paid it until I was told to...but that the system should correct itself in a day or two. Keep your chin up. I've seen accounts of at least ten people in the last day or two with the same issue. Got it. Yes the receipt section does say as "IN PROCESS..". I am hoping oncee the the status is "PAID", it will let me print the coversheet without any issues. Thanks, SO DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE WEBSITE CAN SHOW THAT THE IV BILL HAS BEEN GENERATED AND CAN BE PAID, BEFORE THE NVC SENDS YOU NOTICE FOR YOU TO PAY IT??? AND IF WE PAY IT AS SOON AS WE SEE IT AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM THE NVC WILL THIS CREATE A BIGGER MESS AND DELAY OUR PROCESSING??? omg! CAN ANYONE CLEAR THIS UP? THANK YOU. LIZ Wait till the next day when the e-mail has been processed... LOTS of pepole have gotten stuck because they jumped the gun on paying before invoiced... Check in the NVC September and October threads to see what I mean...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-29 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 AND IV Bill	QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 29 2009, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 29 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tsx2010 @ Oct 29 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how long does it normally take for the NVC process the ds-3032 upon scanning the barcode? I sent ours via snail mail (USPS), certified with a return receipt on the 19th and when I track it, it shows it was delivered on the 22nd. Problem is that I have not received the return receipt card the USPS usually returns back to you when someone on the receiving end signs for it??? Plus, our DS-3032 was emailed the week before this and to this day, our DS-3032 it has not been accepted yet. Should I worry? I don't know what else to do at this point... UPDATE: I JUST CALLED THE NVC AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT OUR DS-3032 WAS RECEIVED ON THE 27TH (FYI: THE USPS RETURN RECEIPT STATES IT WAS DELIVERED TO THEM ON THE 22ND). ANYWAY, SO THEY ARE ALLEGING THEY RECEIVED IT ON THE 27TH AND CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL GENERATE THE IV BILL. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? HOW MUCH MORE LONGER CAN THAT TAKE? ALL SHE WOULD TELL ME IS TO WAIT FOR THEM TO BILL ME AND THAT IS IT! SHE WASN'T TO NICE... DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA OF WHEN I SHOULD EXPECT THE IV BILL TO GENERATE? THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE, LIZ As answered in other thread... 2-3 weeks is what it is taking on average... Sorry	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-29 23:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 AND IV Bill	QUOTE (MarkNhi @ Oct 29 2009, 03:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 29 2009, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tsx2010 @ Oct 29 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how long does it normally take for the NVC process the ds-3032 upon scanning the barcode? I sent ours via snail mail (USPS), certified with a return receipt on the 19th and when I track it, it shows it was delivered on the 22nd. Problem is that I have not received the return receipt card the USPS usually returns back to you when someone on the receiving end signs for it??? Plus, our DS-3032 was emailed the week before this and to this day, our DS-3032 it has not been accepted yet. Should I worry? I don't know what else to do at this point... Your problem same as mine. I sent DS3032 to NVC by email and my husband sent it by post mail but until now we still not get reply from NVC about they recieve or accept my DS3032 or no. Today my husband sent to them i-864 with cover sheet of paid 70$. so we will wait for letter of NVC to ask pay 400$ again or my husband can pay now ? Good luck to everybody. you cannot pay for the the IV bill ($400) till it is invoiced... Just have to wait...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-29 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1, and travel to US during petition	QUOTE (boisestate @ Oct 27 2009, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, First post here, but I've read a lot of the other posts, as well as FAQ's and the I-130 guide. Here's my situation: my girlfriend and I met while I was working in Trinidad. I was transferred back to the US in September and we've decided the long distance thing isn't going to work, so we want to get married (and fairly quickly). We don't want to have her enter on a B2 visa and then get married and pretend it was spur of the moment with an AOS. So it would seem like filing the I-130 'from the outside' is the best (and legal) plan. She has long had a 10-year B2 and consistently gets 6-month entries. Here's what I'm thinking: - Fiance comes to US on B2 (she gets 6 month visa), we get married OR we get married in Trinidad and she comes to the US on a B2 tourist visa - We immediately file the I-130 - Once B2 visa expires, she returns to Trinidad to avoid overstay - Depending on where we are in the process, she either waits in Trinidad for I-130 interview or attempts re-entry on B2 visa, telling the complete truth to CBP. She has significant financial resources and a mortgage in Trinidad, so I'm hoping that helps to prove the "home ties". - If in the US, she heads back to Trinidad for the interview (could the interview be done in the US if she's here on a tourist visa?) - As I understand it, once the petition is granted, she would get the CR1 visa within about 2 weeks, after which she returns to the US legally. Questions: - Is there a pro/con to getting married inside/outside the US? - Can she basically spend most of the waiting time in the US on her tourist visa? I've read a number of posts that say that the B2 visa can still be used as long as there is no intent to AOS while visiting. - Other than the interview, is there any other requirement for her to actually be in her home country during the petition? I believe the only time her passport might be surrendered is after the visa is approved (the 2-week thing). Are there other required visits (e.g. the medical or more paperwork) that would require her to be in Trinidad? - During the interview, she would truthfully explain her visit(s) on the B2 visa. Would an interviewer question her having spent so much time in the US? - She would have to quit her job to spend this much time in the US. Would not having a job be enough to turn her away at the border (in spite of the banking/mortgage info)? I know about the K-1 and K-3, but we're hoping to be able to avoid significant time apart after we get married. Any thoughts, suggestions, experiences are greatly appreciated. Thx! J You have to take into account that one of the first questions at immigration is who are you visiting... If she says her finance and that you are going to get married... You risk her turned at the border... If you lie, then you run the risk of ban as that is Fraud... To get married in the USA you need to do a K-1, which will be the shortest wait time... K3 is obsolete as it is processing in the same time as the CR1... If you get married ouside the USA, then file the I-130.. She will have to show very significant ties to her country and intent to return in order to be admitted... Quitting her job will not look favorably as having ties to her home country... She will have to get all the required original paperwork from her home country (Police Certificates, birth certificates etc..) as well as birth certificates from any country she lived in more than 6 months since age 16.. As far as which is best?? That is your personal choice, however, there is NO easy way with the immigration system!!! It is a difficult process and most of us would rather just have our SO's with us while it processes, but to do things legally and correctly and not risk fraud, bans and lots of trouble down the road, you will probably have to deal with some time apart.. Uless you can go stay with her in her home country... I am not saying that it is not possible for her to come here and stay...But you have to be prepared! Good luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-27 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 Overnighted	Yes, it is still possible... With no RFE's... It took mine 6 days to get approved...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-29 20:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC saying different Birthdate	QUOTE (hasson @ Oct 29 2009, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 28 2009, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, they transposed the day/month for my husband and I had to send an e-mail with the scanned copy of his passport bio page... The corrected it ASAP without problems... Thank you for your information. did they contact you after your mail or you called? No, never got a confirmation, but next time I called, the info was correct in their system...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-29 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC saying different Birthdate	Yes, they transposed the day/month for my husband and I had to send an e-mail with the scanned copy of his passport bio page... The corrected it ASAP without problems...	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-28 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC received our DS-3032 but says it has not processed it???	QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 30 2009, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 29 2009, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 30 2009, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 29 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has been taking 2-3 weeks for the 3032 to be accepted and the IV fee bill to be generated... Have you sent your AOS package in already?? Yes, I sent out the AOS package this past Monday, via USPS Express mail. When I tracked it via the web, I can see that they received it the next day at approx. 10 am. I just wonder why my 3032 is taking longer than others who have had their processed in a matter of days??? 2-3 weeks for the processing and how much more time for the IV bill to be generated??? Thank you. Liz No-ones lately has taken days!!! The average from the time received is 2-3 weeks... That is from the date they show receiving it to the date you get the IV fee bill... Processed means accepted... So if they said it was received on the 27th, you should have the IV fee bill ready for payment between 10-17 November... They have gotten SLOW lately with the big rush from USCIS Thank you sooo much Christeen! I can accept this answer. God willing, it will be no later than this. In the mean time, it give me time to continue making copies for my husband and getting all other docs ready...Any suggestions on what those maybe? It is the 230 package that follows after the IV bill payment right? Thanks again Christeen! Liz Yup... the 230 package with the original/certified copies of the documents (see the Wiki, they have a more complete list) You are moving along GREAT... You got NOA1 in September and already at NVC!!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-10-30 00:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!	Your case is pretty complex, my best advice is that you really should consult a lawyer who can help you through this process as you might need the additional counseling above and beyond what can be provided here (other than general guidance and support).... best of luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-21 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Oct 09 interview	You need to identify where you are interviewing at???	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-20 19:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Paid fee $400 online,now 11days ago we don't get barcode yet!	I know, every day seems like an eternity when waiting for this!!! Glad they finally got you rolling again....	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-21 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Paid fee $400 online,now 11days ago we don't get barcode yet!	Ask for a supervisor, they can put in a request to process the payment....	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-20 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Paid fee $400 online,now 11days ago we don't get barcode yet!	QUOTE (parewa @ Sep 20 2009, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband paid fee $400 online & the $400.00 was taken out of his bank on 9/9/2009 but we don't get barcode yet. My husband call to NVC they said wait 2 weeks. We checked the NVC site . It still says NOT PAID and the receipt button says IN PROCESS. Did anyone has problem like this? How long did u wait for barcode after had this problem ? Thank you , Parewa A few people have had this probelm (happens when you pay right away)... Call and talk to a supervisor as they have to manually put in for a payment and system update.... Best of luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-20 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Still worried abouT " How we've met? " question	QUOTE (itzallgood @ Sep 21 2009, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Sep 21 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's crazy! There are some people from that neck of the woods who picked their wife out of a photo lineup on the internet. I think you'll be ok... Try the photo line up at the police station for even a more exciting pool of people to choose from. Don't laugh, women penpals marry criminals in prison ALL the time! They can't resist the bad boys' magical charms and demon seed! Can you do that??? What do you do, just go the station and ask for the lineup??? As far as the OP, Provided you have evidence to prove your relationship (just a general advice) then how you met should be inconsequential.... Better to tell the truth then to appear to be lying.... Edited by christeen, 21 September 2009 - 10:27 PM.	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-21 22:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any May Filers waiting for NOA 2 ?	I am guessin they finally fount ya'lls May box and the approvals are gonna be flyin off the shelves!!! Nice to have some fellow May'ers at NVC, right now its' full o these Junies and Julies (who havent been waitin long nuf to celebrate finally gettin some action).... congrats to all and if you havent gotten your NOA2 yet, they're a comin!!!	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-22 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just asking?	I don't think they will look at the video... But definetly send photos from the wedding, especially ones if there are you two AND family in them....	christeen	Female	Italy	2009-09-23 00:18:00