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entering on CR-1

Thank you everyone.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-01-18 15:17:00

entering on CR-1

The plan is for my husband to come to America with a CR-1 visa if all goes well. When he purchases his ticket, is it okay to buy only ONE WAY since he obviously plans to stay?? He doesn't need to buy ROUND-TRIP right? :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-01-18 14:56:00

I-130 form questions

Husband just skyped me freaking out that we might have a problem as he is filling out the form. For #21 "If filing for your husband/wife, give last address at which you lived together'. We have never lived together so is writing in "NONE" acceptable?

Also, I have to renew passport as mine is expiring in a few months. I will be doing that fairly soon, so should I hold off until my renewed one comes in or just file the I-130 with my current passport number and adjust later?

Thanks!

If you have never lived with your husband, then the correct answes is "have not yet lived together". I put this on my I-130 and it was approved, no RFE's. 3 days or even 3 weeks doesn't count as living together.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-01-27 20:43:00

All the above is correct. However, if you DO receive a checklist very soon after submitting documents, it probably crossed in the mail. No need to submit the documents twice unless you receive the checklist more than about 3 weeks after submitting the documents.

Funny thing is I never reiceved the checklist or anything from NVC requesting the DS-230 :unsure:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-08 20:23:00

francis y steph:

You can send your DS-230 package when you have it ready to go and the payment portal shows the IV bill as PAID. People in this thread who have been telling you AOS has to be sent first are grossly incorrect. At the NVC, AOS and IV are separate tracks, meaning AOS and IV are processed independently. Typically the AOS bill is invoiced first before the IV bill is invoiced, however, that does not mean the AOS has to be submitted first.

To answer another question you had, don't staple anything.

Also, if the NVC needs something from you regarding your IV package, they will issue you a checklist specifically stating what it is they need. If you do not receive a checklist for any items in the IV package, then your package has been accepted and ready to go to the next step.

Thank you Thank you Thank you! :dance:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 22:02:00

You should ask your question in the monthly NVC thread to get the most accurate answer.

Hint: It will be the same as mine.

How do I do that? Can you send me the link pretty please?

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 20:25:00

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

Thanks but this does not specify that AOS has to be sent before DS-230. AOS just happens to be listed on the left. :unsure:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 20:12:00

well thats what happened to us

Exactly what happened to you? Cause I am confused as I am getting two different answers. :help:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 20:01:00

This is not true.

Once your AOS and IV fee bills show PAID online, you are free to submit either packet and it doesn't matter which is first.

We sent the DS-230 packet before the AOS and it was processed and completed 2 business days later, which I called NVC to find out.

The AOS packet was then delivered and processed in 2 days and we received a case complete.

As long as the bill is paid and you have the barcode cover sheet, you can submit either package.

Ok now I am confused, I plan to send DS-230 this week and AOS in like a month when I finish filing taxes. Still OK? :blink:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 19:56:00

Wow. #######. WHY!!

OK then whatever, stil I need answers to my previous question, and one last thing, I didn't see anywhere that the DS-230 application needs to be in all capitals, safe to say?

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 19:46:00

theyre going to ask the aos first before they can process the ds 230

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 19:41:00

I am preparing DS-230 for my husband. I am the petitioner. Got a couple questions.

1. Should I include a cover letter? I included one with my I-130 for uscis but I don't know if this is helpful for NVC.

2. Should I staple anything?

3. Is the current address where I will be sending DS-230 to:
National Visa Center
Attn: DR
31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

4. I am sending my DS-230 now but I won't be sending AOS till mid march so my case won't be completed till then. However, does NVC send a notification saying everything is okay with the DS-230 after looking over it? Or should I assume if nothing is sent that I have no RFE's for the DS-230.

Thanks VJ!! :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-07 19:31:00

Language spoken question on DS-230

I also just put spanish, although my husband's english is very limited. Unless she is fluent I would go with just spanish.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-09 12:56:00

AOS I-864 which form does my co-sponsor fill out?

I asked this question before but got some mixed and unclear answers. By the way is it co-sponsor or joint-sponsor? :blink:

My mother is going to be my co-sponsor. I am also her dependent. What form does she fill out? I am guessing I-864 just like me, but with her own info... Yes, no? :help:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-20 15:29:00

Santo Domingo embassy interviews

They are scheduling mid April right now so if you pay the IV bill in 2 weeks you'll probably get May

I already payed all the fees all I need is to send the AOS packet. I guess mid march for May.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-24 09:11:00

Santo Domingo embassy interviews

For DR specific members..

What time during the month does NVC schedule interviews?? I want a May interview so I am trying to get a rough estimate of the time frame of when I should send my AOS packet, which is all that is needed for my case to be complete.

Thanks.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-23 19:24:00

letter from emplyer for AOS

Thanks guys, just emailed her!

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:15:00

letter from emplyer for AOS

I am emailing my boss to tell her I need a letter from my employer for the AOS packet. My mother will also need one since she will be my joint sponsor. What exactly should the letter say??

Thanks!

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:09:00

This document is just a transcription of your tax return, so you can't have it yet for 2012, you'll only file your 2012 taxes in the begining of 2013

If you have already filed your tax return for 2011, then you can order 2011, but I guess it depends when you sent it since I think there's a delay after filing before you can obtain a return. You should probably call and ask if it's available. If not, order 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Thanks! So let's say I do not finish soon with my 2011 taxes and want to send AOS, it would be totally okay to send 2008, 2009, 2010. NVC would accept this?? :whistle:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:42:00

Call the IRS and request your 2010 Tax Return Transcript, ask for it to be sent via fax, this can then be forwarded to NVC instead of waiting the traditional 14 days for the mail to arrive.

So you are saying have them fax it directly to NVC? Shouldn't this be included with the rest of the AOS packet?

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:37:00

Yes you want return transcripts.

By the way should I be ordering 2009, 2010, 2011?? 2012 is not even an option. I am assuming I need to have been done with taxes this year to order the 2011 transcript right? soRRY this is all a little confusing.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:34:00

I am doing the same thing and it is asking me for account transcript or return transcript. I am guessing it is return transcript???

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-02-28 13:30:00

Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage

I do have an official marriage license. It's from Mexico. Can I translate it, or should I get a professional to translate it?

I translated my MC myself and then had my mother sign it at the bottom with the note saying she was able to understand and translate from spanish to english. Done. She is not an official translator and neither am I. :thumbs:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-01 10:47:00

Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage

It does not have to be notaritzed. This is optional. Mine was not notarized. Just make sure it is in English.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-01 10:43:00

Interview Received for April 2nd How to prepare?

Check out this guide. Scroll down to foreign consulate steps. I think MrTee got confused and thought you had filed a K-1 petition. :star:

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-03 11:07:00

1month delay in sending I-864 to NVC

So It's fine even it took almost 2 months before you send your final documents to NVC?

After they received the documents and complete.How long it takes to process the schedule of interview?Any idea?

T.Y

Yup have exactly one year to send AOS and DS-230 packet to NVC before they throw your case out. So do not feel rushed at all. After you send NVC the AOS and DS-230 packets they will review them both, and as long as you are not missing anything your case should be completed within a week or two, sometimes just under a week. Then depending on how busy your embassy is, interview will be scheduled 1-3 months from when the case is complete. :thumbs:

You really need to submit the pay stub(s) to substantiate your income and support your claim of employment.

Remember pay-stubs are only optional, not required. But if you have them, it won't hurt to send them in.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-07 09:13:00

1month delay in sending I-864 to NVC

I got NOA2 back in November and just sent the last of the documents to NVC today, so it is totally fine to wait. :thumbs:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-06 20:31:00

after sending in the I-130 package.... what can be done now?

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

This is a good guide.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-10 17:23:00

AOS I-864

Steph..What did you submit aside from the income tax transcript or income tax docs themselves since it says Joint/married? I ask cause I'm using my brother but he filed joint/married in 09. Thanks

I also submitted my dad's w2's from the last 3 years to highlight his individual income since the IRS transcript reflects the total between him and my mother combined.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-10 22:14:00

AOS I-864

In order to do less paperwork I just used my dad's income even though he files joint taxes with my mother but his income alone is enough to sponsor me. Something to think about.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-10 17:25:00

NOA2

They don't work on weekends but you might get text/email or notice in the mail on the weekend if you were approved earlier this week. Best of Luck! :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-10 12:40:00

Evidence of Bonifide Marriage?

Hello, I am getting marriage next week in the Philippines to my loving Fiance! Now...

I read about the bonafide evidence of marriage thing for the I-130.

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or

We don't own any property

2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or

We have a place, but don't currently have a lease in writing. We do have pay receipt though with both our names.

3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or

I guess we can open a joint bank account in the philippines after getting married?

4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or

We have none

5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or

Do family members count? What does that mean Sworn or affirmed by third parties?

6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.
We're going to take pictures and a video of our civil ceremony. Do I put the video on a Flash Drive or something too?

Any advice from someone with experience here would be great!

Thanks!!

- You can send them the receipts with both names of the property.

- Sworn affidavits can be made by family members. I had my Godmother write me one since she was a witness at the wedding. It can be anyone aware of your relationship.

- Do not bother with the flash drive, they WILL NOT view it.

- If you can open a joint account, do so. It is good evidence, not only for I-130 but for the interview in the long run.

- Lastly, send a couple of photos. Do not go crazy with it, as it is not necessary.

I sent the following evidence with my I-130 and it was appproved without any RFE's: MC, 1 sworn affidavit, 5 photos, joint bank account evidence, copies of passport stamps indicating visits.

I hope this helps. :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-15 07:07:00

Question of Previous Petition on I-130...

That is right the answer should be YES.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-16 16:03:00

Marriage Certificate

GandA I just sent you a personal message that should answer this. Please fill out your timeline appropriately with country (since right now your country on your TL says Armenia) and what type of visa you are doing so people can help you. And Matt is right you WILL need MC, BC inextensa (this means the long format) and legalized for when you get to NVC. :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-17 08:25:00

Pregnant wife x-rayed

Matt I hope everything turns out okay! She will have her routine ultrasounds when she gets here to make sure everything is okay. I am sure it will be. You got some good info and links on here. I guess the USA just takes EXTRA precautions because at my job they would never allow that. :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-19 12:36:00

G-325a for petitioner & Beneficiary

Correct.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-21 05:13:00

Pictures

yeah for the I-130 steph

I put one passport photo in their own plastic baggie and paperclipped the baggie with the photo inside to the corresponding G325A. Tha's an option. :star:

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-21 20:22:00

Pictures

So i should probably know this answer and i bet i do but i just want to make sure, anyways

for each individual picture does it have to be in an individual baggy or can they all just go together in one baggy?

For the I-130?

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-21 19:54:00

question about g325a of my husband

If you can't get exact dates estimate your best. It's not that big of a deal.

StephanieM

Female

Dominican Republic

2012-03-25 11:10:00