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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast minute tips before the interview?

Good luck!

 

Have some fish for breakfast!  Lol, it may seem silly, but, it's brain food!  Oh, and some deep breaths.  You got this!


jilliannepFemaleIndia2014-02-22 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting ready for step 2 before approval?

You will another another Police Certificate just because in DR is only valid for 30 days. That is why you need to have another. For the interview I would recommend to have another copy of the BC and MC. Just in case they misplaced. That way you are ahead of the game. Remember you have to go prepared. Bring all the copies of the packets you sent to USCIS as well to NVC and the original BC and MC and the passport photo that is no more thank 6 months old.

 

I hope this helps


~Yoly~FemaleDominican Republic2014-06-06 04:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation Services Help?

Thank you everyone for your help. I received the translated documents today from rev.com but I had to send them a message because there were a few errors on the birth certificate for my step-daughter dry.png Now I'm just waiting to hear back soon hopefully, I wanted to mail everything tomorrow. I used to volunteer in an office a few years ago doing this same exact thing: translating government documents from Spanish to English which would later be reviewed by a peer, then notarized. I wanted to do the translation myself but didn't know if they would accept it. Now I'm a little frustrated because the translator messed up on this and I have to wait longer mad.gif If they would have double checked, the mistakes would be SO OBVIOUS. They forgot the O in November! Among other things!mad.gif dry.png


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-14 19:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation Services Help?

Rev.com

I used it- certified and not notarized, hasn't been an issue at all for my husband's K1 visa or the I-485. You can get it notarized though. Available in 24 hours.

 

Thank you! Rev.com was one of the ones I looked at, I think I'll go with them. 


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-13 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation Services Help?

Hello everyone,

 

I finally have all of the necessary documents to start the I-130 process, but now I am stumped as to the whole translation issue. I wanted to know where some of you had your translations done and about how much it cost? I got a quote from a couple of sites that are certified translators. One was $94 for notarized hard copies (marriage and birth certificate) and the other $159 for a certified hard copies. Both promise PDF copies within 24 hours. Is a hard copy necessary or will the PDF suffice? wacko.png


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-13 21:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes this make sense? (I-130 phone log explanation)

Everything seems covered and thorough.

Let me share how it was with me--my iphone kind of sometimes does not sync with my email contacts--my phone logs on Viber, and on my phone per se had either my husband's name on it or his phone numbers reflecting his caller ID. Call log info was inconsistent, but i printed it all
Just as it was with no explanation. I had no problems with it when I presented it at face value. No cover letters or explanations--the CO just asked for it without even skimming through it, I was surprised!

Bottomline, i think your letter explains the situation perfectly--you shouldn't worry. For as long as you have other evidence to back you up to prove a bona fide relationship--even without your cover letter, it'll do. But, sending this to the USCIS (AND in the future submitting the same to NVC aaand going to the visa interview with it would surely be of great help if a few questions/suspicions arise...at least your letter is readily available to help clarify things.) Good luck!




 

Thank you! I already mailed my packet and I just realized I didn't mention anywhere WHEN we met (2010). All the pictures I have (except for ONE from 2012 which my friend luckily found) are from my last trip there (June 2013) only because it was still on the memory card; my hard drive crashed and everything was GONE! cray5ol.gif I feel like I'm stressing over every little thing!


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-17 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes this make sense? (I-130 phone log explanation)

Hello everyone,

 

I am almost done putting everything together but I would really appreciate your opinions on whether or not this is confusing. I am including the phone logs in my petition but my husband changed his number twice this year, so there are calls to 3 different numbers total and I wanted to explain why.

 
Explanation of Phone Number Changes 
 
Dear Sir/Madam,
 
All highlighted phone calls were calls made to my husband between March 2013-January 2014. In February 2013 I purchased a new phone and got a new number, so all call logs before this date are no longer available. I first spoke with my husband at his personal cell phone number: 829-901-XXXX and occasionally at his work cell phone: 829-712-XXXX. However, his personal cell phone stopped working and I began speaking to him regularly on his work cell phone number. In September 2013, my husband gave his 829-901-XXXX SIM card to a friend of ours, whom I also occasionally still call. I sent him the money to purchase a new phone in October 2013, where he acquired a new number: 809-356-XXXX. Unfortunately, my husband was in an accident in November 2013 and his new phone broke, so we are back to the 829-712-XXXX number.
 
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this explanation.
 
Respectfully,
 
 
 
Is this alright? Should I add/change anything? 
 

noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-16 07:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to file 864's for wife and stepson

  Hello...I am pretty certain that I need to file separate AOS's for both my wife and stepson.  My question is part 2/1 (Info on principal immigrant) and part 2/2 (family member 1).  Obviously, my wife is the "principal imigrant" in her 864 and the son is "family member 1".  Do I simply switch them in his 864??? (Making him the "principal immigrant", and my wife "Family member 1",  which would make sense....)...thanks.... 

 

Couldn't edit my post to include this.

The key words here are "Family Member" not "Immediate Relative" which is what your wife and step-son are considered. As an example, if you were sponsoring your sister and her spouse/child, then you would file one I-864 and list her spouse/child under family member 1, 2 etc.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-19 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to file 864's for wife and stepson

From what I read, the form says, "Do not include any relative listed on a separate visa petition." (Part 3 question 2) So it is my understanding that if you filed separate I-130 petitions for your wife and step-son, they also each need their own I-864. They still need to be counted when adding up the size of your household, though.

 


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-19 18:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-864 AOS Question

These may be dumb questions, but I need a little help:

1.  Page 1 - mailing address and other information section - I can't tell if it's going along with Part 1 or Part 2.  Do they want the info on the sponsor (me - from the US) or the immigrant (my husband from Kenya).  I've seen examples that show both, so I don't know who's info they want.

2.  On my original visa packet that I sent in, I listed my husband and his son.  My husband of course is the principal immigrant.  In Part 3 it says "Part 2. Do not
include any relative listed on a separate visa petition."  Do i list his son as a family member or do I have to do another I-864 for his son?  (My husband will come first and then in a few months his son will come to the US).  I'm not sure if I list a family member on the same visa petition....eg - his son.

3.  Part 9 - since I'm self preparing I just leave blank?

4.  Also - this has to be done hard copy right?  When I called the NVC, they said they are reviewing his assign agent form, but in the meantime I could complete this form and then when the fee was available I could pay it.  I was thinking it was online, but seems like it's a hard copy mail in type form.  And I'm guessing I should hold off on mailing it in until they give me the list of stuff they need in addition to it. 

 

Thank you so much!

 

1. Part 2: Information on Principal Immigrant, so they want your husband's information, his address and if he has an "A number" already. Part 4: Information on the Sponsor, is where you enter your address.

 

2. "Do not include any relative listed on a separate visa petition." If you filed separate I-130 for your husband and his son, then do not list them here, they each need their own I-864. The reason you would not list them under Family Member is because they are your Immediate Relative, not your Family Member. As an example, this section would be filled if you were filing for your sister (she would be considered family member and not immediate relative) as the Principal Immigrant and her son; her son would then be listed under Family Member 1.

 

3. Yes

 

4. The form requires a signature so you have to mail it in.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-24 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-864 and Interview for Step-Daughter

Are you talking about form I-864? If so the current one does not have a question #13 on part 5.

 

Second, the three most recent years would be 2012, 2011, and 2010 and your reported income would be $0.00 since you did not report taxes for those years. You will need to include 3 letters explaining why you did not file a tax return for each of those years. I would also request a transcript for each of those years showing that no tax return was filed.

 

If you indeed have more than enough in assets to meet the guidelines than you are fine, no need for a joint sponsor. But if for any reason you do not feel comfortable then I would get a joint sponsor. Keep in mind it can be anybody you know that is willing to help. It doesn't need to be family but first look into direct family and branch out from there as it makes gathering the paperwork a lot easier.

 

I hope this helps biggrin.png have a great day biggrin.png

 

Thank you for responding! Oops, I meant part 6 question 13: I have filed a Federal tax return for each of the 3 most recent tax years...should this then be left blank? Since I only just filed my I-130, I probably won't need to fill out the I-864 until wayyy later in the year, so the three most recent would be 2013, 2012, and 2011 by then. Since I'm only meeting the guidelines because of assets, I didn't know if they would see it as a bad thing that I basically have had no income since 2010... I go to school full time, but was wondering if maybe getting a part time job would help later on.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-24 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-864 and Interview for Step-Daughter

Can someone please help me with any part of this? Please and thanks biggrin.png


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-23 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-864 and Interview for Step-Daughter

Hello everyone,

 

Even though I only recently filed my I-130 petition, I have already filled out the AOS just to have it ready. However, I am a little worried because I only meet the poverty level requirement because of my assets. Will they see this as a bad thing because I have no substantial income coming in? Only the interest I receive on my assets, which isn't even enough to have to report on income taxes. Because of this, I haven't filed taxes since 2010, so for part 5 question 13 would I just leave it blank and submit the letters from the IRS for the 3 most recent tax years which state this? I have enough in assets to more than meet the guidelines for my husband and step-daughter, but wanted to know if they will see it as a major negative that I haven't filed since 2010.

 

I also wanted to know what kind of questions they would ask my step-daughter at the interview? She is 7 years old and my husband has full custody since her mother abandoned her as a baby... When I first met my husband and we became very good friends, his daughter began calling me "Tia" (Auntie) as a term of affection. It has stuck up until now and I honestly don't mind; I don't want to force her to call me mom or see me as her mom until or when she is ready. What I'm worried about is if at the interview they ask something like, "Do you want to go live with your dad and step-mother in the US?" and she will draw a blank because she only knows me as Tia. Would I get a chance to explain this to the consular officer or is she the only one allowed to answer the question? Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but I'm kind of nervous about this.

 

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-19 06:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed I-130, Pictures Returned?!

I got mines back too...was in collage format on 8x11 sheet and they were returned back in May 2013 with same letter you received.
I got my approval in Dec 2013 without RFE for pictures so as long as you have other good evidence for bonifide relationship you should be ok.

 

That's a relief, thanks! I have this as secondary evidence as listed on my cover letter.

 

Copy of passport stamps showing trips taken to see beneficiary

Copy of joint credit cards and credit card statements 
Money transfer receipts for spousal support
Copy of receipts for gifts purchased
Phone logs and explanation of phone number changes
Photos evidencing our relationship
 

 

I made a Microsoft publisher document with all my pictures...it allowed me to make notes beneath each photo. Then I printed them out on regular paper and submitted with my application.

 

I tried to print them on regular paper but the quality wasn't that good when they came out, maybe I should have sent those anyway, probably wouldn't have been sent back unsure.png


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-26 00:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed I-130, Pictures Returned?!

I placed the pictures in these photo sleeves I found at Staples and both the ones for my husband and step-daughter's petition were returned. The letter says:

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

We are returning an item(s) you sent in support of your application/petition, as it is a format we cannot place in your file folder for review by an officer during the adjudication process.

 

If you have additional questions, you may call 1-800-375-5283 or visit http://www.uscis.gov

 

Thank you,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

 

It doesn't say anything about sending them in again, will I get an RFE for this later? Has this happened to anyone before?


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-25 22:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI think USCIS mixed up the petitions I filed

Thank you, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Hopefully it gets approved without the evidence of trips taken to see my husband.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-29 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI think USCIS mixed up the petitions I filed

Were the copies of passport stamps in photo form?

 

No, I just photocopied all pages of my passport and listed it on my husband's cover letter as: "Copies of passport pages to show trips taken to see benificiary" The photos of us together in Dominican Republic were supposed to help back that up but those were returned also.


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-29 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI think USCIS mixed up the petitions I filed

Hello everyone, 

 

I was looking through the returned documents from my step-daughters rejected petition and saw that they also returned the copies of my passport stamps. However, I only submitted these with my husband's petition to prove the trips I have taken to visit him. It's not listed on my cover letter for her petition and I also took a picture of everything I submitted before sending it in. Sure enough, these were not in my step-daughters petition before mailing. So how should I correct this? Will they even believe that they mixed these up or just assume that I mistakenly placed it in her file? Now I'm worried because that means there's no evidence in my husband's petition of the trips I have taken to see him and since they also returned the pictures of us together... Not a lot of evidence left unsure.png sad.png


noesumFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-29 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long until my husband is able to work in US?

With a spousal visa, as he is getting, his LPR status is triggered when he enters the US.  He will get a stamp in his passport that will allow him to work while the GC is being mailed to you.  He will need to get a SSN, which will leave some lag time, but it is virtually immediate.

 

Great, thank you very much.  Will he be able to work before the SSN?  Much appreciated good.gif


London2BostonMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-12 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long until my husband is able to work in US?

Hi everyone!

 

First I must say that this site has been amazing for keeping our spirits up and knowing we have a wonderful community people going through the same struggles and successes.

 

Simple question: Our I-130 has just been approved this week after an agonising wait since May 2013 (yay!) so now we go on to NVC processing.  He is currently abroad in the UK.  Because he is not Adjusting Status, will be be able to enter the country after interview, with green card, and automatically be allowed to work?  Or is there more paperwork to be filled out once he gets here?  If so, can we do it early?

Any help would be super, thank you!! xx


London2BostonMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-12 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs there nothing we can do?

Fingers crossed. Pls Keep in touch with me so we see what happen next.

My Patience is gone and im really nervous now.

 

Good luck for us . we Need it dancin5hr.gif

Hey guys,

 

Definitely get in touch with your senators, we are May filers too and just got our NOA2 this week with their help.  Our fingers are crossed for you all! <3


London2BostonMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-12 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much longer for my no2?

My friend's priority date was November 12,2013. Got RFE FEBRUARY 21,2014. Sent in RFE April 8. She got her NOA2 April 17th approval. Her case was in Texas Service Center and now it's at NVC. Have you checked your status online?

yes I check it everyday and call every month, but they say the same thing always. That right now they are processing September so I have to wait a few more months. Thank you for taking the time and share your friend case with me.
VanesitaaFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 23:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much longer for my no2?

Expect a year from filing to interview... Give or take a few months...

thank you:)
VanesitaaFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much longer for my no2?
Thank you for your help. :)
VanesitaaFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much longer for my no2?
No1 November 05 2013
My questions are how much longer do we need to wait for our no2? Can anyone take a guess tell us when we'll have our interview?

My god! Six months already!



VanesitaaFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the best reason to expedite I-129F ?

 

yes we are legally married in my country and we have the court documents and everything is legal and official, we submitted the I-130 first and got the NOA1 and then we applied for the I-129F (K3) so we can wait the I-130 while we are there together and we recieved the I-129F NOA1 too like 20 days ago, and we have photos and hotel invoices with both our names and sure passport entry stamps.
 

OOOOO K3. I kept thinking K1 haha. 

 

Expediting requests is usually if you can show that your spouse or fiance is experiencing tremendous hardships (i.e. the typhoons in the Philippines was a reason). 


relativewaysMaleHong Kong2014-05-26 02:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the best reason to expedite I-129F ?

Wait - you submitted both the I-130 AND the 1-129F? 

 

They're different. Are you married or not? 

 

If you're NOT legally married, then you can only submit the I-129F. If you ARE legally married, then you submit the I-130. 

 

Don't really understand why you submitted both...? 

 

Not a problem that you're younger, as long as you show a bonafide relationship.

 

Photos are secondary. To strengthen your evidence - proof of joint bills/accounts, stamps in your passports to show you were together in the same country at the same time, proof of joint households, etc. 


relativewaysMaleHong Kong2014-05-26 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

There's no need for you to go to MENA forum. You had Armenia as coountry of your interview thats why Darnell stated that.

 

Do read up on the interview reviews for 9ja to get famailar get tips and such on interviews.

 

So now you know what to do going forward. Since you don't want your wife going back and forth I suggest she goes to lagos a week ahead of interview has medical 4 days later picks up results than interview. I know some have picked up results the day before its up to you.

 

Thank you. Will do that.
 


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

OK, I only hope that your wife is ok with you having a fiancee. 

 

Good Luck, and GodSpeed !


 

http://www.visajourn...d-north-africa/


 

Wow, I made a mistake. I meant spouse, not fiancee. Must have had that in mind when reading through the forums. This immigration thing is soooo hard; been a long journey.
 


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

Are you following any threads for Nigeria Spousal Interviews in the MENA forum ?

 

as for 'receiving stuff' - the interview letter is sent via email from NVC to the petitioner and the beneficiary. 

 

That's it, that's all, to expect .  Your P4 seems scant, though.

 

You mentioned a fiancee.  Which visa are you chasing after ?

 

Where do I find the MENA forum?


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

Here's the full text of email

 

 

Interview Letter (P4)

December 26, 2013

Dear XXX XXX,

The National Visa Center (NVC) completed the domestic pre-processing of the immigrant visa petition

XXXXXX filed by XXX XXX on behalf of XXX XXX. The NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in LAGOS, NIGERIA

for a visa interview. This letter serves as formal notification of the visa interview. SAVE this letter and present it

to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate guard/receptionist at the time of the interview.

================================================================================

Interview Date and Time

================================================================================

An immigrant visa interview is scheduled for XXX XXX and any eligible derivative

applicants (see applicants eligible to attend the interview below) at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in LAGOS,

NIGERIA on February 11, 2014 at 10:00 am.

================================================================================

Applicants Eligible to Attend the Interview

================================================================================

Name Date of Birth Place of Birth

XXXXXX

================================================================================

U.S. Embassy or Consulate Address and Contact Information

================================================================================

To obtain the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in LAGOS's address and contact information, visit usembassy.gov

and select NIGERIA: LAGOS from the list of websites. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate in LAGOS's website

will include its street address and contact information.

================================================================================

How to Prepare for the Visa Interview

================================================================================

Upon receiving this letter, all eligible applicants must complete the seven steps to prepare for a visa interview by

visiting our website immigrantvisas.state.gov, selecting Prepare for your visa interview abroad, and

completing the following seven steps:

1. Carefully Review this entire appointment letter

2. Prepare for the Medical Examination

3. Ensure that all required Original Documents will be available at the time of the interview

4. Obtain the required Photographs

5. Review the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General-specific Interview Guidelines

6. Review the Important Visa Interview Notices

7. Review the Immigrant Visa Interview Frequently Asked Questions

================================================================================

*** IMPORTANT *** Interview Reminders

================================================================================

?? Applicants may need to bring an additional police certificate to the interview. If the following three items

are all true, the applicant needs to bring an updated police certificate to the interview:

?? He or she is more than 16 years old;

?? He or she obtained a police certificate more than one year ago; and

?? He or she still lives in the country that issued the police certificate.

?? Bring this interview letter to the medical exam. Bring this letter to the medical examination because the

panel physician may need to review it before performing the examination.

?? Bring updated Federal income tax information to the interview. If a sponsor filed an I-864 (Affidavit of

Support) and provided the NVC with proof of an IRS Federal income tax extension in lieu of a Federal

income tax return, bring the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return to the visa interview.

?? Petitioners are not required to attend the applicant's immigrant visa interview. Facility size and/or

security concerns may limit who may accompany a visa applicant during his or her visit to the U.S. Embassy

or Consulate. Please visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate's webpage for more information at usembassy.gov.

XXXXXX

================================================================================

What to do if the Applicant Cannot Go to the Interview

================================================================================

To reschedule an interview, visit our website immigrantvisas.state.gov, select Prepare for your visa interview

abroad, and select Step 5. Review the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General-specific Interview Guidelines located

under Notification from the National Visa Center. Review the specific Interview Guidelines for the U.S. Embassy

or Consulate in LAGOS. If the embassy or consulate does not have any specific rescheduling guidelines listed,

contact the embassy or consulate directly (see U.S. Embassy or Consulate Address and Contact Information

above) to reschedule the applicant's interview.

================================================================================

Required Visa Interview Documents and Document Status Code Definitions

================================================================================

While the applicant was processing at the National Visa Center, we asked him or her to submit certain forms and

documents. On the following pages, we indicate the status of each of these forms and documents and any action

the applicant needs to take to prepare them for the interview. Please refer to the document status code definitions

below to determine what action to take for each item.

Document Status Code Definitions:

A Obtain this document and present it at your interview

C You must bring this entire interview letter to your interview

D The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

F The NVC did not request this form or document

G You withdrew your I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, with USCIS

H You must obtain two passport photographs of yourself and present them at your interview

I This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview.

O The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

P You must request this police certificate from the issuing authority. After you submit your

request, the issuing authority will send the certificate directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

for your interview.

R You submitted the Immigrant Visa Application online

S The NVC only received a scanned document. You must present the original document at the time

of your interview.

T You must present an English translation of this document at the time of your interview

U You indicated this document was unavailable. The consular officer will decide whether to waive

the requirement for this document at your interview.

X This document is unobtainable

Y The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

$ Payment received

================================================================================

XXX XXX Required Visa Interview Documents

================================================================================

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:

?? Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)

?? If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed

by the medical office.

?? Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background

?? A valid unexpired passport

?? Photocopies of all civil documents

?? A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate

more than one year ago.

?? Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not you submitted them to the

NVC. Please note that even though you may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, you are

still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.

Refer to the Document Status Code Definitions on Page 3 to determine the meaning of the document status codes.

Document Name Document Status

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 R

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 R

2 - PASSPORT Y

3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE U

4 - ADOPTION F

5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE O

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

10 - NIGERIA POLICE CERTIFICATE O

FEE PAYMENT $

PHOTOGRAPH Y

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

Oh CR-1 .

 

This is so torturous. Wish it will end. I had originally filed IR-1 but upgraded the petition once I became a citizen in April last year. Will update my timeline this evening.

Edited by Bertha&J, 06 January 2014 - 12:28 PM.

Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

we are pursuing an immigrant visa.


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

Hi all,

 

Does anyone know if my fiancée in Nigeria will receive any packages (with instructions) before her interview date, or does this email I received from NVC serve as the only notice for us. When does she go for her medical? Are we going to receive instructions about this? The interview data is just a month away but she lives in Rivers State and I am very reluctant to have her travelling back and forth to Lagos unless if absolutely necessary; it?s very expensive to do so.

 

I received the email below from NVC on the 26th of December.

 

 

Interview Letter (P4)

 

December 26, 2013

 

Dear XXXXXX,

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) completed the domestic pre-processing of the immigrant visa petition

LGS2013XXXXXX filed by XXXXXX on behalf of XXXXXX. The NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in LAGOS, NIGERIA

for a visa interview. This letter serves as formal notification of the visa interview. SAVE this letter and present it

to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate guard/receptionist at the time of the interview. Etc, etc.

 

Thank you.


Bertha&JMaleNigeria2014-01-06 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo we qualify for expedite?

 

You have a point. Too bad that the auto-expedite of cases submitted from abroad no longer seems to apply.

Too bad things don't work the same way it works in europe where the priority is to keep families together and where there is such a thing called service levels...

Regarding the sponsor part, yes, we have that covered.

 

 

Were you approved for the expedite? 


dochasMaleIreland2014-03-04 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to pay $165 Visa fee

 

Welcome to the USA.   :)

 

Trust me, I get it.   I'm the immigrant! ;)

 

Absolutely - I'd just like the process to be a little more easy for someone just starting the process. It's truly a very stressful process. 


dochasMaleIreland2014-06-10 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to pay $165 Visa fee

USCIS doesn't have anything to do with either your POE or your experience with the embassy.  The Department of State runs the NVC and the embassies and consulates around the world.   The Department of homeland security is who is in charge ultimately of the USCIS (who are self funded) and the CBP.  Most people find the CBP to be annoying to deal with. 

 

 

Ok, I don't know who has jurisdiction for what; Deparment of State, USCIS, CBP, Dept. of Homeland Security, all have a sense of superiority and unnecessary authority.  These departments need to be more respectful to the people who enter the United States the legitimate way. 


dochasMaleIreland2014-06-10 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter to Senator for help on expedite (split topic)

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum.

I am trying to write a letter to my senator about helping me expedite my husbands I-130 case due to the war In iraq and the dangerous of living there.

What are some things I should include in the letter?

I have printed out travel warning and news from CNN


matt.aljuboriMaleIraq2014-02-01 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestricky I-130 address question

I had the same exact situation and I used my USA address because I go back and forth.


matt.aljuboriMaleIraq2014-02-03 05:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDomicile Requirement

I do have a lease with my parents,my name is on it. And I have an active car insurance with my brother. I also bought health insurance plan starts September 2014- August 2015. I have an active drivers license. Letters from my family who will help me the first months until I find a job. Job emails I have applied to.


matt.aljuboriMaleIraq2014-02-26 13:38:00