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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 ADVICE PLZ !!!!!!1
No need to staple anything.

You should write your case number on all your documents.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-04-30 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS & Lawyers
Really the American in your relationship should be researching these answers - generally they are familiar with American taxes :)

Anyway - there are laws about this. If he earned over a certain amount in a tax year then he is required to file.

To find out what that amount is you need to look at the 1040 form. Prior year forms at the IRS site are here. Each 1040 has a table that tells you what the cut off is for filing, so for example (using made up numbers) it might be - for filing "Single" in 2007 the cut off was $3000.00. So if your Father in Law made $3001.00 in 2007, he was required to file a return.

The other question is, since he is retired, does he only receive social security or does he have other income? His SS payments may not be taxable - in which case he would not be required to file. More info on that here.

So if you find that he didn't have to file, yes, you need to provide proof of his income and bank statements and perhaps statements from the SS office should be sufficient I would think.

You know, the IRS is a good source of information. If you are really confused, find out the details of your FIL's earnings for any given year and call them - you don't have to give them his name or anything - just tell them you have an inquiry. Give them all the details and ask them if you need to file for that year and if so what forms should you use.

If no one in your household is good with taxes, take them all to a tax preparer and have them done.

One thing to consider about hiring a lawyer - for immigration purposes they are just form fillers. Even if they fill out the forms for you - you have to give them all the information - you have to organize getting your FIL's taxes done.

Edited by trailmix, 01 May 2010 - 03:06 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-01 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and DS-230 Packets

I would like to enroll in electronic processing, but I have not received any instruction on how to do so. Is that something the NVC sends you once you have paid, or can you do it right away?


Hi,

For more information on electronic processing you should check out the National Visa Center information pages here:

Electronic Processing

Click down at the bottom of the page to continue - this will give you a very good overview and tell you how to opt in if you would like to file electronically.

Someone started an electronic processing thread in the Canada forum here on VJ - if you have any questions after reading that information you might want to post them there Electronic Processing For IR-1 / CR-1 folks

Edited by trailmix, 05 May 2010 - 09:28 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-05 09:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 form want
Hi,

I'm not sure if you are having trouble finding the DS-230 form that is fillable or if you are having trouble with your printer?

Here is the form:

DS-230

If it isn't printing dark enough, you will probably need to change the resolution to print on your actual printer (nothing wrong with the form itself)
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-05 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT I-864 item 25 joint tax returns

Of course, as adjusted gross income would be joint. There's no way to tell what an individual's adjusted gross income would be on a joint return in a two-income household. Adjusted gross is moot in this situation.


No need to explain it to me push - I didn't ask the question.

Thank You very much for your help.

I just have one last question. I have never been employed. On question 22 part 6

I am currenty:

I have checked UNEMPLOYED SINCE ______ however, i have left the space after it blank because I have never been employed. Is this ok? I have attached a letter explaining why I have left it blank, which is because I am a full-time student that has not worked and my parents declare me as a dependent.

Again thank you for the help.


Did you put a note on the actual form that you had added an attachment? Don't leave it blank, write in, Never Employed - please see attachment.

Edited by trailmix, 10 April 2010 - 12:25 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-04-10 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT I-864 item 25 joint tax returns

But for a joint return, you do NOT use either of those lines. You add the W2 and 1099 income, if any, that is applicable only to the individual signing the affidavit. Sounds like they have the correct numbers. Current income is current income, which may or may not be different from 09 income.


I think you missed my point, the OP was asking if they should use adjusted gross income, the reply was pointing out that you use gross income.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-04-10 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT I-864 item 25 joint tax returns
Hi,

It's actually in the I-864 instructions:

For purposes of this affidavit, the line for gross (total) income on IRS Forms 1040 and 1040A will be considered when determining income. For persons filing IRS Form 1040 EZ,the line for adjusted gross income will be considered.

Also, as he filed a joint return, remember to include his W2s and any other slips he had - even if you are submitting IRS transcripts - you must provide documentation of his individual income.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-04-10 01:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE?
If they receive your AOS and are waiting to receive your DS-230 the AVR will state that they are missing information - because to them, they are. They have not logged receipt of your DS-230 yet.

That's what she is telling you, doesn't mean you have an RFE.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-06 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion/s about AOS
The answer to this is in the I-864 instructions, page 8:

"If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it".

So your Husband needs to write a note and indicate in the income section, on the I-864, that is attaching an explanation, something like:

I only had SSI income, which is non-taxable and therefore I was not required to file a tax return in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-05 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFORM 1-864EZ
Are you absolutely sure you are getting an RFE because you used that form - or did you make a mistake on the form?
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-10 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused on items needed for DS-230 package

Hi we got an RFE on my wife’s Birth Certificate. The NVC operator said the RFE was because they need the long version but the checklist letter referenced some quote implying we sent an unofficial copy even though it was fine for USCIS.
So please make sure you get the long version with the appropriate seals stamps signature from the proper government authority.
You want to avoid that it has the appearance of a copy.
I am still waiting on my wife’s BC to travel from NE BRAZIL to NVC.


This also reinforces why everyone must read the government instructions for each form and document.

Department of State - Civil Documents

Each applicant will need to obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the country of birth, showing the date and place of birth and the parentage of the alien, based upon the original registration of birth.

The certificate must contain the:

Person’s date of birth
Person’s place of birth
Names of both parents, and
Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-07 01:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused on items needed for DS-230 package
Hi,

You will want to have a look at the Reciprocity By Country page - just choose your country from the drop down list to get exact details of what NVC wants to see.

1) I'm completely confused on the 'original' vs. 'certified' birth certificate requirement. My wife has her original birth certificate - do I need to send this in as well as a Certified copy? LingChe's shortcut mentions "Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records" needs to be provided. Could someone help explain where my wife could obtain such an annotation?

There is no such thing as a 'real' original that a person would send in. Birth certificates (for example) - when you are born your parents fill out a form along with the hospital staff member, stating all the details of your birth. The parents sign it. This is the actual original birth certificate. Your parents do not get to keep this (i'm sure there are obscure cases where they do, but that would be incredibly rare).

The hospital takes this form and sends it to the appropriate government registry office. Now your birth has been registered with the government.

You want a copy of this. You go to the registrar's office (or wherever they issue such things in your country) and ask for a copy. This is what NVC wants - a certified copy from the issuing office. This may well be what your wife already has.

What NVC is saying is - don't send us a photocopy of that - we want the actual document. So send them that AND a photocopy of same.


2) Along similar lines, do we need to provide an original marriage certificate?

Same answer as above.

3) Also on the marriage certificate - we got married in Karachi, Pakistan and were given originals in both Urdu (local language) and English. I was told that the English version was NOT a translation, but would be considered an original. During the USCIS process, i only submitted an attested copy of the English marriage certificate and got through fine, but i understand that the NVC and consulate needs more than an attested copy. Would it be smart to send in originals of both the Urdu and English versions?

Check the reciprocity tables :)

Edited by trailmix, 06 May 2010 - 11:20 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-06 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpecific I-130 questions
Hi,

Since you posted this in the CR1/IR1 forum, I assume that is what you are ultimately applying for.

I don't know the answer to the PO box question.

As for other names used, what name does she use now? The I-130 petition is not the place to change her name, that is something outside immigration (I may be misunderstanding you).

The place on the form for "other names used" should either be her maiden name or married name, depends which one she is using in day to day life now.

I just looked at some of your other posts and now see that your wife is the petitioner. To change a name from a maiden name to a married name she needs to contact everyone who has her maiden name. So for instance, if she wants her married name on her bank account she needs to contact them and let them know - each company will tell her what she must do to accomplish this (send in a copy of the marriage certificate or whatever they require)


If you have never lived together - put N/A - you don't want to leave any field blank.

Edited by trailmix, 10 May 2010 - 11:38 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-10 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Hi,


Police Records

Police records (also known as Character Certificates) are available at no cost from District Coordinating Offices, and take up to three months to obtain. There is no central police register in Pakistan, and applicants should therefore provide certificates from every jurisdiction in which they have lived for the requisite period of time. Police certificates are available by mail. Applicants currently outside Pakistan should contact the nearest Pakistani Embassy or Consulate for instructions.

Non-Pakistani citizens may have difficulty obtaining police records even if they are/were residents of Pakistan. Police records are unavailable to non-Pakistani citizens if they are/were not officially resident in Pakistan while present here (e.g., Afghan citizens staying in refugee camps.)

Edited by trailmix, 11 May 2010 - 11:08 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-11 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC process question

The I-864 and DS-230 (to be completed and signed by the foreign spouse, not the USC) probably weren't sent with the I-130. There's no use for them at this point.

No, having the documents prepared now will not change the process for you. You will still go through all of the steps. Check out LingChe in the Wiki. The benefit to you is that you don't have to waste time gathering the documents when the time comes, but it doesn't change how NVC will process your case.


Hey thebears - if today was your first day on VJ, would you have any idea what a LingChe in the Wiki was? :hehe:

Here is the link:

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-11 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAvoiding possible future RFE
I would.

Make it short and to the point, a couple of lines should suffice.

Good luck!
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-10 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance Requirement

i read from http://travel.state....195.html#police that:

If the applicant lived in a different country for more than 12 months and was 16 years or older at that time the the applicant should get a police clearance from the police authorities of that locality.



That is correct.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-13 01:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Checklist / RFE

kfameri,
do you mind sharing what else was on that check list? What else do they ask for?


kfameri has received a checklist for documents he did not send to NVC, but should have.

If you are looking for a list of what you should send with the DS-230 form, you will want to look here, in particular where it says 'civil documents'.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-13 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespolice clearnce certificate
Yes you must send it.

Have a look at this page, in particular the link for "civil documents" - these are the documents you must send with the DS-230. Submit an original and 1 photocopy of each.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-13 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support
Hi,

Yes, that is the correct course of action, find a joint sponsor, your wife is a U.S. citizen and eligible for medicaid - should not be an issue. good luck :)
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-13 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent Tax Return and new i-864
Yes I certainly understand, it's a tough situation and I guess a co-sponsor is not an option for you.

Well good luck, please let us know how it goes.

Edited by trailmix, 15 May 2010 - 05:56 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-15 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent Tax Return and new i-864
So you are going with the I-864 you originally sent in and as it should be sufficient you are hoping they do not want to discuss your 2009 income/current employment.

Well, it's hard to say. The CO can ask for updated information at anytime and I would imagine that 'where do you work' or 'where does your SO work' is probably a pretty standard interview question.

Good luck.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-15 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp I am uncertain what to do after I-130 scew up
Totally off topic: As a feminist myself, I believe in woman having choice, the OP has obviously made her choice and that should be respected - in my opinion.

D&H - the correct way to show your name on the I-130 would have been to put your married name in the "family name" section and your maiden name in the "other names used" section (item 7 on the I-130).

I wouldn't worry about it. If they approve your I-129F, then your application really won't be addressed again until it gets to the consulate, where you will have the opportunity to explain it.

If the I-130 gets approved first and you end up applying for a CR1 - then you will have ample opportunity to correct this on the forms you send to NVC (ie: fill them in correctly).

As for your tax transcript - normally a consulate - or the NVC - will accept the actual 1040 along with all supporting income slips, so, if by chance you don't get the transcript in time, that will be an option.
trailmixFemaleCanada2010-05-17 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswife visiting for longer period(s) until CR1 approved?
QUOTE (JaJo08 @ Sep 21 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are now about 1 month in since filing our I-130 package and were curious about something. If my wife came to visit and stayed for a longer period of time, say 3-6 months before our final interview in Montreal, will this negatively affect the process at all or be a concern? She was able to visit just this last week and the border guard gave her no hassle at all other than asking to see the NOA 1 and how long she was staying. I guess if she planned travel here and said she was staying for let's say 3 months, the guard might have more problem with that? She can show proof of a lease agreement as well as employment since she can work from abroad, but again my main question is will her longer stay here affect our CR1 process at all?

thanks for all your help!


Hi,

No, it won't affect the visa process at all, if they let her in when she states how long she is staying - that's great.

Good luck!


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-21 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill worried abouT " How we've met? " question
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Sep 21 2009, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ive read somewhere in the Philippine section where they went to FPU for a few months because they were introduce by a relative before.. you can search it in the PI section..

found it:

http://www.visajourn...h...0558&hl=FPU


Ok, so I understand the concern now, how ridiculous is that - that there would be suspicion cast because someone was introduced to someone by a relative, I mean really.

Anyway OP, the truth is all you have to tell.


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-21 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill worried abouT " How we've met? " question
I don't understand why you would think that could be a problem?




trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-21 01:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 living and working outside america
QUOTE (TKP @ Sep 24 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you everyone!

yeah - I wished we had waited for 6 months then filed in Dublin - we have a joint sponsor - but surely I need to fill in my wifes income etc on her I 864? Or do I leave it blank and state that it's Irish income


No, that's what I meant above about converting it.

You should convert it to U.S. dollars and write in that amount and perhaps just note the foreign amount beside it, so they know where you got the figure from.

Edited by trailmix, 24 September 2009 - 03:05 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-24 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 living and working outside america
Hi there - My wife and I (she's an american Citizen, i'm Irish) applied for a green card right after we got married (January 2009) Right after we got married we moved to Ireland and have been living and working here for 9 months. We are at the point of submitting our DS-230 and I-864, however - as these forms are geared to be filled out by a sponsor who is living and working in America, it's tough. The income is outlined in dollars on the form, but my wifes income is in Euros. Also our assets are here in Ireland and are in Euro - we have a joint bank account - all euro - so do I convert to dollars or leave it all blank?

Convert to dollars - however, as someone mentioned, it will really have no bearing on meeting the income requirements.

If you've been living in Ireland together for longer then 6 months, which we qualify for, you can file directly at the Embassy in Dublin. Will the application work if I submit it to the NVC.

Yes

1) - Do photocopies of the birth / marriage certs suffice with the ds-230 / I-864?

No, you need originals (ie: certified copy from the government office that issues them (for birth certificates etc for the DS-230). For the I-864, depends on the document. Submitting a photocopy of an IRS tax transcript is ok, but if you are, for instance, going to have your joint sponsor submit pay stubs or a letter from an employer or bank, it is advisable to send originals, in my opinion.

2) - If you have a sponsor in the states who earns above the 125% does it matter how much money you have as a couple? Is there a minimum. I have thought about selling one of my guitars and car so we have more money in the bank. Is this advisable?

It doesn't really matter. If you have a joint sponsor they are not going to see your assets anyway (so money in the bank is irrelevant in that case).

Edited by trailmix, 24 September 2009 - 03:02 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-24 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint and Co Sponser Issues
QUOTE (qhayder @ Sep 25 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 25 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If it makes him feel better, have them fill out the 864 (or tell him they did)... They wont accept it anyway, but if it gets him to feel better and to sponsor you, what's the harm????


I do not have any issue with them filling it out, but would I get an RFE if I submit it?


Don't submit paperwork they don't want that's just a good rule of thumb good.gif

Does your ex boss understand that YOU will also be filling out an I-864 and that you are the primary sponsor? Perhaps it will make him feel better to know that you are taking responsibility as well?




trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Income Requirements
QUOTE (MrLee @ Sep 25 2009, 03:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (appstate @ Sep 25 2009, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I'm currently living in Japan and the petition for my wife was approved several months ago, but due to uncertainties held off submitting the I-864 until the interview. According to what I was told when filing my petition, foreign earned income doesn't count towards meeting the income requirement, and therefore I am left with 2 options:

1. Use a co-sponsor. OR

2. Meet the federal poverty guidelines for a family of 3, which comes to around 54,000 USD in assets.

My question is, is one better than the other? I nearly meet the 54,000, and the rest can be borrowed from my family. Or simply forego increasing my saving account balance, and use my family as the co-sponsor? OR just do both and see what happens. I would prefer to be the sole sponsor, but really unsure as to what the people at immigration are looking for.

Of course, since foreign earned income doesn't count, should I leave the employment section blank, or proceed with filling in my foreign employer and income, even though I will wind up using assets or a co-sponsor?

Continuing on the issue of employment, if using assets or a co-sponsor, is being employed critical to receiving visa approval? My employment contract ends at the end of March, and that is when we plan to go back to the States. Living in Japan makes finding a job stateside difficult and a pain, so it will definitely be easier networking and securing employment once I return.

Any thoughts? Thanks.


I've just had a similar experience in London. My wife (USC) is living in the UK with me so her income won't continue. We used assets as an alternative and were well above the poverty limit (by over 50%). Unfortunately when we submitted this during the interview we were informed that in the 'current climate' they wouldn't accept the house as an asset so wouldn't accept the affidavit of support. I'm now left trying to find a joint sponsor or months away from my wife as she gets a job in the USA.

I would suggest that you try the asset route and show them what you have. I assume if it's only cash/shares assets then you should be fine. However I would recommend taking a completed I864 from a joint sponsor so that if they do turn round and reject your assets you can provide the joint sponsor information straight away.

This way you might be able to avoid tying in your family to the joint sponsorship if they do accept your assets but won't experience a delay if they don't.

Good luck!

Lee


Can you please clarify, Lee, whether this house you own is in the UK or the U.S.?

Thanks


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUsing house as asset
Someone already linked to that post Nigeriaorbust. I have asked him in that thread to clarify. I don't think we know enough about this to say that the OP cannot use a house - i'm sure many have.


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUsing house as asset
QUOTE (NigeriaorBust @ Sep 25 2009, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If it is the house you intend to live in you will have a hard time using it as they will think you "need" it. If you are using it as a rental you may have better luck.


Have you heard that from someone on VJ?

I just think we should be careful with using facts here. Even the post linked to above, made by mrlee, did not state where the asset was. Plus not all consulates may view an asset in the same light.

Edited by trailmix, 25 September 2009 - 10:05 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUsing house as asset
QUOTE (riz @ Sep 25 2009, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In another post, someone mentioned that in current financial situation house cannot be used as an asset on I-864.


Unless you link to the other post this isn't really helpful. We need to know what the other person was basing this information on. Were they told that at the consulate, did they see this in print, confirmed by USCIS?

Edited by trailmix, 25 September 2009 - 09:46 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 Interview Venue
QUOTE (NiceGuy123 @ Sep 25 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 25 2009, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, this question doesn't come up often, but from what I have read the whole 'where you were married' rule does not apply to IR1/CR1 applicants. I've seen these applicants switch embassies, from Canada to Ireland and from Korea to Canada.

OP, I would check with your nearest consulate for clarification - be sure to let them know that you have applied for a CR1 or IR1 visa and that you would like your interview to be held there.



I contacted to the US embassy Korea where I'm living now and they replied:

Even though she is not eligible to file the petition in Korea, you can still have your visa interview in Korea if you are reside in Korea. When she files the I-130 in the U.S., she can request the CIS in the U.S. to assign your case to Seoul.


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trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 Interview Venue
Also, this question doesn't come up often, but from what I have read the whole 'where you were married' rule does not apply to IR1/CR1 applicants. I've seen these applicants switch embassies, from Canada to Ireland and from Korea to Canada.

OP, I would check with your nearest consulate for clarification - be sure to let them know that you have applied for a CR1 or IR1 visa and that you would like your interview to be held there.


Edited by trailmix, 25 September 2009 - 02:01 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 Interview Venue
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Sep 25 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From the State Department website:

QUOTE
National Visa Center (NVC) Sends Petition To Post

After the USCIS approves the I-129F, it sends it to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC sends the petition to the embassy or consulate in the country where the marriage took place. If your marriage took place in the United States, the NVC sends the petition to the embassy or consulate that issues visas in the country of your spouse's nationality. If your marriage took place in a country that does not have an American embassy, or the embassy does not issue visas, the NVC sends the petition to the embassy or consulate that normally processes visas for citizens of that country. For example, if the marriage took place in Iran where the United States does not have an embassy, the petition would be sent to Turkey.



This post refers to the I-129F - IR1/CR1 visa applicants do not file and I-129F.


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-25 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about I1864
QUOTE (uglygirlpo @ Sep 29 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
based on 2008 annual income. that's what i did, and thank god , USCIS approvd my petition and now, i'm waiting for my permanent resident card within 2 to 3 weeks..good luck. and god bless


"Current" does not mean annual income from last year.

Malrothien is correct, his income is currently zero.


trailmixFemaleCanada2009-09-29 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Appt. in Montreal - just a thought
I sincerely doubt it.

smile.gif

Edited by trailmix, 06 October 2009 - 01:08 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-10-06 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline for passport to be returned after CR1 interview in montreal
And that standard answer they send is pretty accurate good.gif

I would say that you are a lawful resident, but hey - that's just me, I would write back to them and ask for clarification.




trailmixFemaleCanada2009-10-02 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife considering leaving job, travelling while waiting approval
Hi,

EI = employment insurance.

Normally, if you quit a job you are not eligible, however, if you are moving to the U.S. to live with your spouse you are generally eligible. Ask your wife what EI is, she will know. smile.gif

More info here:

http://www.visajourn...ting_to_the_U.S.

Edited by trailmix, 08 October 2009 - 12:48 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2009-10-08 00:47:00