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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting your original documents back at the Interview
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Feb 22 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We never got anything back, not fromt he embassy nor from the Immigration officer at POE. We really didn't care because some documents had an expiration date of 1 year and the others are pretty easy to get copies of.

Diana


Yeah, I'm not really worried about it, we can get copies of those two anytime - I know that some send their precious originals though and also ones that are hard to get from their countries.

I'm glad we did get my Husband's birth certificate back though as he is Australian so it's more of a hassle to obtain than the others.

Edited by trailmix, 22 February 2008 - 11:09 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-22 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting your original documents back at the Interview
QUOTE (simple_male @ Feb 22 2008, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Feb 22 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just went through the documents my Husband received back at his interview on Tuesday. Basically we submitted 3 originals to NVC. Our marriage certificate, my Husband's birth certificate and my divorce certificate.

Of these three originals we got 1 back - his birth certificate.

They gave us back a photo copy of our marriage certificate and nada on the divorce certificate, although the interviewer mentioned to him that they would send the copy of the divorce certificate back with his visa/passport (Husband says it was a photocopy as well, not the original).

So anyway, just wanted to let you know that you won't necessarily get your originals back!


Eventually they will give the original back. Sometimes, they can keep originals for for few days, but they usually return them with passport and visa.


Will be interesting to see - the visa is in the post right now so I will update this when we receive the package.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-22 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting your original documents back at the Interview
I just went through the documents my Husband received back at his interview on Tuesday. Basically we submitted 3 originals to NVC. Our marriage certificate, my Husband's birth certificate and my divorce certificate.

Of these three originals we got 1 back - his birth certificate.

They gave us back a photo copy of our marriage certificate and nada on the divorce certificate, although the interviewer mentioned to him that they would send the copy of the divorce certificate back with his visa/passport (Husband says it was a photocopy as well, not the original).

So anyway, just wanted to let you know that you won't necessarily get your originals back!

Edited by trailmix, 22 February 2008 - 10:37 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-22 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion Number 23
QUOTE (MOLEN @ Feb 24 2008, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flomagy @ Feb 20 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question number 3 asks for current individual annual income. Are they referring to what I've made so far this year? or what I'm expecting to make for the entire year? Please help!!!


I will be making 12 to 15K more than last year (2007) W-2's, because of promotion and salary increase last Jan. 2008. I wrote down my current income right now. How do I figure it out? I look at YTD of my last pay stub plus a number of pay stub I'm going to get this year......

I hope I'm right on this one too.

Plus .......I did have my employeers make a letter......saying how much I make, how long I've been working in the company..and whats my position........


Are you paid an actual salary or paid hourly? If you are paid a salary, how often are you paid, if you are paid hourly, how many hours a week do you work on average?

When your employer made up the letter, what figure did they use, an annual figure or hourly?

Edited by trailmix, 24 February 2008 - 11:55 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-24 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved in Montreal - IR1
Just wanted to let you all know that my Husband's visa was approved yesterday. It took just over 11 months - from submitting the I-130 to his interview in Montreal yesterday.

Will write a review and post it in the Canada forum, but just wanted to thank you all for your well wishes and answers along the way!

Cheers!
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-20 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal interview
QUOTE (Julez @ Feb 25 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (T.O_2_FL @ Feb 25 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Julez and welcome to VJ!

You might want to consider taking a peek around the Canada forum...lots of info regarding hotel, etc for the Montreal interview.




Thank you so much! I'm looking, lots to read smile.gif


Hi Julez and welcome!

You might want to check out the Montreal Hotel Review thread in the Canada forum: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=90924

Usually people stay at the Hotel Le Tour - Centerville, which is just across the street from the embassy: http://www.hotelcent...m/eng/index.htm

Edited by trailmix, 25 February 2008 - 12:39 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-25 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhats required for NVC?
QUOTE (Jigi @ Feb 26 2008, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,

When i say certified photocopies they have to be notarised in Local Indian court... and you to put stamps on it ... and get the stamp of NOTARY on it. In USA... there are many companies and laywers, courts who offer notary services.

MGK>>>> there have been instances when people have lost originals with the NVC, which is more problematic..... since you would face problems with the CO. I know notarised copies work....... Personal view.. Each one to his own

Jigi


Jigi,

Are you saying that you did not submit original documents to NVC? Just notarised photocopies?
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-26 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Packet ready...AM I MISSING ANYTHING?
QUOTE (crazysamurai @ Feb 28 2008, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought the instructions for I-130 says to use 'BLACK' ink.????? Where does it say to use BLUE ink???
CS


Looks good, I agree with everyone who stated that you should send some proof of your relationship. While some people get away with not sending anything - some get an RFE and it's not worth it to hold up your application for something that you can supply.

CS is correct about the black ink btw. From the I-130, page 1:

4. What Are the General Filing Instructions?

A. Type or print legibly in black ink.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-28 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresItems and Tasks once case reaches NVC?
QUOTE (Panki @ Feb 28 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there a THREAD that outlines the process/items needed for once the case reached NVC? If someone can write back or send me helpful links on this site, I would appreciate it.

What do I need to do?
What does the spouse/benficiary need to do?

Regards !


Check out the Guides tab at the top of the screen, all the guides you need are located there.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for Relative (spouse) Outside the US

NVC Flowchart

Applicant Document Processing - DS-230
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-28 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnotarize the form i 864A?
There is conflicting information on whether it needs to be notarized or not:

USCIS website instructions:

Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member

Where to File :
Should be filed with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act.

The signatures on the I-864A must be notarized by a notary public or signed before an immigration or consular officer.

Adjudicator's Field Manual


Enforcable Affidavit of Support - USCIS

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed “under penalty of perjury.” Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a notary public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-864EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-02 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnotarize the form i 864A?
nm

Edited by trailmix, 02 March 2008 - 10:59 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-02 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
Part I
1. Q. 20 my hubby didnt leave blank and handwrite "present", instead he put 02/2008
- Can I correct that somehow?

I would cross it out and write in the word 'Present'.

2. Q. 14 is mentioned my name-USC spouse, Q.19 answer is NONE, but what is confusing me is:
-21a: Person(s) named in 14 and 19 who will accompany you to the United States now.
-21b: Person(s) named in 14 and 19 who will follow you to the United States at a later date.(What am I suppose to put there?)

Both 21a and 21b should be 'None' - it would only apply in a situation where your spouse or children are also immigrating with you, or if both of you lived in a 3rd country and were going to move to the U.S. together.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-02 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS without "domicile" ?
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 2 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have already answered Dr.Sailor in PM, but just wanted to add something here.

Assets are completely acceptable for the affidavit of support - as long as you have sufficient assets which follow the guidelines provided on the I-864, it shouldn't be a problem. There is no need for someone with those assets to also get a co-sponsor.

The CO may ask for all three years tax returns from the sponsor, to ensure that there is viability of support - but I am sure many people immigrate where the sponsor is either not employed or only employed part-time - a student etc..


I also wanted to add this:

(A) Joint Sponsor Needed . If the petitioner or substitute sponsor cannot demonstrate the ability to maintain an income of at least 125% (or 100% when applicable) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, the intending immigrant may meet the Affidavit of Support requirement by obtaining a joint sponsor who is willing to accept joint and several liability with the principal sponsor as to the obligation to provide support to the sponsored alien and to reimburse agencies who provide means-tested benefits to the sponsored alien during the per iod that the Affidavit is enforceable. The joint sponsor must demonstrate income or assets that independently meet the requirements to support the sponsored immigrant(s). It is not sufficient for the combination of incomes of the primary sponsor, sponsored immigrant and joint sponsor to meet the threshold. [/b]

Therefore in his wife's (the sponsor's) case, it will probably be a good idea to at least have the paperwork from the Joint Sponsor available.

I am the sponsor in our visa petition and I am not currently working. We used assets but in addition I did have sufficient income in the last 3 years to prove the ability to maintain an income etc (albeit it was Canadian income, however I believe they did take that in to account as they requested the other 2 years of tax returns at my Husband's interview).

In a nutshell what I am saying is that they are looking at 2 things with the affidavit of support - assets or income to prove ability to support AND the sponsors ability to maintain that support.

I think every consulate/embassy has their own way of dealing with the AOS. It would be good if there was some input here from someone where the sponsor has not been employed for some time and the couple used assets only.

Edited by trailmix, 02 March 2008 - 12:05 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-02 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS without "domicile" ?
QUOTE (malego77 @ Mar 1 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dr.Sailor @ Mar 1 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Day everbody..

I have a question about filling AOS form I-864, my USC wife never lived or worked in US and she is abroad since her birth.. I do have a good income here and a good deal of liquid money in my bank account.. Is there anyway we can get over this AOS issue as we don't have a finicial sponser in US right now...

Plz help


The best choice is that you try to find someone as a co-sponsor, but if you don't have none I think that you can call to USCIS and ask for cancel/standby the AOS. If you will be able to find a co-sponsor your wife can attach an explanation letter where she explains the reason by she didn't work abroad. She can attach documentation extra -ex. school records- which shows that she wasn't able to work.
Good luck.


I have already answered Dr.Sailor in PM, but just wanted to add something here.

Assets are completely acceptable for the affidavit of support - as long as you have sufficient assets which follow the guidelines provided on the I-864, it shouldn't be a problem. There is no need for someone with those assets to also get a co-sponsor.

The CO may ask for all three years tax returns from the sponsor, to ensure that there is viability of support - but I am sure many people immigrate where the sponsor is either not employed or only employed part-time - a student etc..

Edited by trailmix, 02 March 2008 - 11:46 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-02 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat if you will not use jame's shortcut???
QUOTE (Jigi @ Mar 5 2008, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,

I would say its better not to use shortcuts in life, they can be costly

Jigi


Jigi - now don't go getting all philosophical on us, james's shortcuts work and they are efficient, why wouldn't someone try to make this process more efficient good.gif

Edited by trailmix, 05 March 2008 - 09:21 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-05 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat if you will not use jame's shortcut???
QUOTE (boyceedith @ Mar 5 2008, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just want to know because im a little bit worry here...what if you will not use jame's shortcut innocent.gif ??how long it would take unsure.gif ??? any help pls... helpsmilie.gif


James's shortcuts only apply to CR1/IR1 applications. From the title and your information boyceedith, it seems you are applying for a K3.

Edited by trailmix, 05 March 2008 - 09:19 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-05 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Line 23/24 and Assets Question
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 6 2008, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tiane @ Mar 5 2008, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husbands income will continue after he immigrates to the US- we have a letter stating that. As far as I could understand he can be counted even though he hasn't lived in the USA for 6 months because he is my husband and because his income will continue throughout. I was just wondering which lines I should include that one- I am thinking 24b?? and I also am pretty sure I don't need a co-sponsor that way.

note: he also does not have any children and will provide a letter and current paystubs from the job.


Well that is good! Yes, 24b is where you enter his income.


Oh and just wanted to add, to answer your original question - you don't include your assets if his income is sufficient.

Generally you don't need to add an explanation as to why you aren't working/didn't work last year, you only need to send a letter with it if you did not file taxes for the year.

Edited by trailmix, 06 March 2008 - 09:50 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-06 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Line 23/24 and Assets Question
QUOTE (Tiane @ Mar 5 2008, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husbands income will continue after he immigrates to the US- we have a letter stating that. As far as I could understand he can be counted even though he hasn't lived in the USA for 6 months because he is my husband and because his income will continue throughout. I was just wondering which lines I should include that one- I am thinking 24b?? and I also am pretty sure I don't need a co-sponsor that way.

note: he also does not have any children and will provide a letter and current paystubs from the job.


Well that is good! Yes, 24b is where you enter his income.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-06 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Line 23/24 and Assets Question
QUOTE (Tiane @ Mar 5 2008, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Line 23 of i-864: do I put my income including my husbands(the intending immigrant) if I am unemployed or do I put $0 and include his income on line 24b then add together in the box below. Also, do I include money I received from student loans as income or just leave it as zero since I'm unemployed?

Should we put our assets on the form(we don’t have much maybe 3 to 4 thousand dollars each) or just ignore it because we meet the income requirement with his job?

Should I include a letter with explanation as to why I’m unemployed(I am a full time university student) and also mention why my tax records don’t show work for the last year?


Actually "his or her income can be included if it will continue from the same source after he or she obtains lawful permanent resident status". (from page 2 of the instructions for the I-864).

However, that probably isn't the case?

If not, you are either going to need a cosponsor or sufficient assets to meet 3 x the 125% poverty level for the two of you (more if you have children).

If you have a regular student loan - where a bank or other financial entity loaned you money for school - no, that can't be counted.

Right now, in terms of the affidavit of support, with your Husband having income from overseas which I assume will not continue when he moves to the U.S. - your income is zero. I would recommend that you read the instructions for the I-864 - it covers a lot of important information.

Edited by trailmix, 05 March 2008 - 07:09 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-05 19:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen you folks say your petition was 'touched'...
That is funny - good on you, we need more humour around here.

The term is used any time the date the file was last accessed changes. It isn't tracked, as such, on the website and you don't get an email. You just have to notice it - ie: last date accessed (I forget the exact terminology on the display) Feb 30th, then you notice that the last update was March 15th etc, that is considered a touch, someone looked at your file or moved it somewhere.

You might find this thread interesting - a conversation with a former USCIS adjudicator:


Question and Answer Session with a former USCIS Adjudicator

"Keep in mind every time a file changes hands whether its signed out to an Adjudicator or some staff person, its gets "wanded" into the system so they can track who specifically has the file. Each file has a scannable bar code. Sometimes you'd be working a file that has someone else working another component of the file or one of the family members. We would always try to keep family members together and approve them at the same time".

Edited by trailmix, 05 March 2008 - 06:51 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-05 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Question
QUOTE (JustWaiting @ Mar 7 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's what I'm looking at but it directs you to the NVC for Juarez. That's where it gets confusing to me.

I don't know if it's originals or what they mean by certified copies. Is that the same as notarized?



No it's not the same as notarized. They want originals, from the issuing authority, like where you would request a 'copy' of your birth certificate from the Government in the country where you were born, that 'copy', not a copy you create good.gif

*except for the passport, as mentioned, they only want a photocopy of that.

Edited by trailmix, 07 March 2008 - 04:21 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-07 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline James Shortcut vs. Traditional Processing
QUOTE (Lucy Keeling @ Feb 23 2008, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (coolgt @ Feb 24 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a week after i receive noa2 from USCIS i call NVC 603-334-0700 enter my uscis case number then they will tell when my case arrive at NVC and give me my NVC case number. write NVC case number down send in aos bill, wait for about a week email them about ds3032 with case number on subject line.


when u start the process just call the number above to find out your case stats, if u run into problem ask VJ members they here to help

Noted with thanks. Find we can send DS-3032 by email to NVCINQUIRY@State.Gov . The DS-3032 form I find on internet expires on 12/31/2006, funny, can we use this revision? Is there any new revision? We are planning in advance base on James' shortcut.

Lucy


When you email the NVC with your DS-3032 - you do not need to include the form. You just send them an email - use the wording from the form if you want to - just no need to attach a form.

http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-24 11:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline James Shortcut vs. Traditional Processing
QUOTE (Nita&Assaad @ Feb 22 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey everyone, wher can someone find this James shortcuts???

Thanks, andy help would be appricated!!!

Nita


You can find James's shortcuts here: http://www.visajourn...Jame's_Shortcut
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-02-22 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid you send something fun & original with the I-130 ?
Here is the link, it can be found on the Guides page by clicking the tab at the top of this page:

Q&A Session with a former USCIS Adjudicator

Now, while the fact that you put your application in a big pink envelope might not make any difference as to when it actually arrives on an adjudicator's desk - if you were the adjudicator, might you find the pink envelope more interesting and therefore open it first?

Then again, depends on the individual. Some might resent the big pink envelope and send it to the bottom of the pile smile.gif

Edited by trailmix, 10 March 2008 - 11:18 AM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-10 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill using my first husband name
QUOTE (mcsexy @ Mar 5 2008, 05:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just wanna know if there will be a problem if i'm still using my late husband name, even in my passport...what if my visa's come out under Mrs.Doe my current husband name... am I going to have problem with that in the immigration or in the future when i have to file for adjustment of my status....please help me helpsmilie.gif need some advise.....


Technically you can use any name you like really - as long as it is your legal name and obviously this is.

Your visa will be produced in the name that appears on your passport.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-05 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in Hand
QUOTE (happilycontent @ Mar 4 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know if this is the right place to post this.. *eek* but I've received my visa this morning. so it took 2 days after my interview to receive it in my hand! good.gif
I'll be leaving with my husband on Thursday night to the POE, yay! Is there anything specific I need to bring with me, and from what I've read there are no forms to fill when I get there, right?


Hi happily and congratulations,

No forms that I know of. All you need for POE is the 'sealed envelope' and your passports! Looking forward to your POE review, we are going to be doing that on April 2nd and all info is appreciated.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-04 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-30 Questions
QUOTE (kishmar @ Mar 17 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey you all....Who fills out the DS-30 (is it the beneficicary or the applicant??)

Im a bit confused....i was told by NVC this morning that they will be sending out info regarding this form but wanted to go ahead and fill out ahead of time.

Cheers
Kishmar


Hi Kishmar,

The beneficiary fills out the DS-230.

Follow this link to choose your embassy from a drop down list. This will give you instructions and a link to download the DS-230

http://travel.state..../info_3176.html
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-17 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC Approval in February - No Notice/Update - Until RFE call Today!
QUOTE (cattattude @ Mar 21 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marlita @ Mar 21 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes you will definitley need a copy of your USCIS approval notice (NOA2) for interview. I've known people to get a blue slip for not having it when asked at the interview....making them have to wait another 6 weeks to interview again and bring it.


OMFG - I'll get on that! Thanks bunches for answering. I guess avoidance wouldn't have been a good way to go.


My Husband went for his IR1 interview in Montreal on February 19th - he was not asked for his NOA1 or NOA2.

Every consulate is different, every CO is different, so it surely is a good idea to go ahead and see if you can track one down with them.

If you are having trouble getting a copy, then it would be a good idea to email Montreal and explain the situation beforehand.

Good luck good.gif

Edited by trailmix, 21 March 2008 - 06:01 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-21 18:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we still avail ourselves of James Shortcuts??
We emailed my Husband's DS-3032 - had to do it twice. I called them after about a week and they didn't have a record of it so suggested I email it again, which I did. So took about 10 days for them to acknowledge it.

My personal opinion is that you should choose one or the other, email or hard copy. Every time we send something to NVC someone has to open it and check the file etc, so we are then just doubling up their work and slowing them down.

But, as I said, that's just my opinion.

Good luck good.gif
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-03-23 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Problem. I'm so confused.
QUOTE (thermophile @ Jan 26 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sorry to hear that it's going to take 2 more months. hopefully your's will be quicker


Yes - hoping it will be quicker than that! How annoying for you both.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-01-26 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Problem. I'm so confused.
QUOTE (FEW @ Jan 20 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 20 2008, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Then yes, I think it would be more of a nuisance. An answer to why will not speed the process. A security assessment or other administrative process tends to run its course without outside interference. Your delay has been quite short so far, so there's no reason to assume it will go on for an unreasonable time until or unless it has.


Wouldn't I have already undergone a security assessment during the previous stages of the permanent residency application process? I thought that the security check was completed prior to the interview being scheduled. (The idea behind getting officials involved isn't to try to inconvenience the consulate personnel by having outside people interfere, but rather give them firm evidence that I am already known in the US to be a law-abiding person, and of positive societal value.)


One would think that all the background checks, security checks etc would be done prior to you appearing at the consulate, that would make sense, however experience seems to show this isn't the case.

Nuisance or not...hmm. What I have seen a lot of is people getting letters back from their Senators etc - saying something along the lines of - they are doing what they have to do (ie: USCIS or DOS) and in due course this processing will be completed. So basically they too receive a non-answer from the consulate or whomever.

It's a tough call, I can see your reasoning, not sure there is a tried and true answer to this one.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-01-20 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Problem. I'm so confused.
I don't know much about AP except what I have read here, (which is that every case is different) I'm sure someone might have info on that for you.

I found the other review, the member's name is thermophile.

He is actually an archaeologist, his wife is the microbiologist - just that the interview seemed a bit strange:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=83324

Edited by trailmix, 18 January 2008 - 07:35 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-01-18 19:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Problem. I'm so confused.
Which just reminded me of another interview review I read in the Canada forum once, I believe the beneficiary was a biologist and his wife did something similar.

They were both at the interview and I remember her commenting on how the CO quizzed them about their jobs and asked some strange questions (like who needs a (insert type of biologist here) biologist in Iowa - or wherever they were going to live in the U.S.).

It just seemed strange to me (and to them) because normally they just say something like - so what are you going to do for work? They actually had him explain in some detail what he does, which wouldn't be really meaningful to a person who isn't a biologist!

Anyway, they did get the visa that day - can't remember who the member was though.

Edited by trailmix, 18 January 2008 - 06:41 PM.

trailmixFemaleCanada2008-01-18 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Problem. I'm so confused.
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QUOTE (mateo @ Jan 18 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It sounds as though he doubted that you were a PhD. Truly strange.

CV is used almost everywhere else in the world except in the US where it is Resume. Sounds silly, but if he was doubtful about a claim in the documents then that must have been why he denied it. Maybe just your age and a bit of jealousy!

M.


People with highly technical backgrounds are commonly asked for for a resume. They are looking to see if there is something about your education or work that is of a sensitive nature or could be a security risk. Maybe he wants to determine whether you're a chemical warfare expert.


That crossed my mind too, I mean them wondering if your qualifications should be of any concern.

Pushbrk can you think of any that have posted on VJ that the OP might refer to?
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-01-18 18:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help regarding filling DS-230 form......
Hi Ayush,

Can you be more specific, how is it different?

Did you use Version 2 of the form found here? http://www.visajourn...h...ost&id=3839
trailmixFemaleCanada2007-10-01 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help regarding filling DS-230 form......
QUOTE (jeta&preeti @ Oct 1 2007, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey thanx a lot

still having sme doubts
1. is bar code required for DS-230?
2. whats this coversheet????? (reply posted by trailmix , pt no 3)
3. only photostat copy of biographic page of passport is required or certified copy?


QUOTE (jeta&preeti @ Oct 1 2007, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
one thing came in my mind.........

is it like ...my husband (the agent) will receive DS-230 form with cover letter...
now i will send DS-230 form filled and signed by me to my husband...
then my husband will send DS-230 form( sent by me ) along with the cover sheet ( he gets from NVC) to NVC
am i right?
pls clear my doubt?


From the link provided, regarding the Passport biograpic page:

"The applicant MUST complete the documents the applicant needs to return to the NVC"

Click on the link provided on that page and it will then give you instructions on what you need to send. For New Delhi - regarding the biographic page of the passport I see:

What to send

Submit a photocopy of the biographic data page of the applicant’s and the applicant’s individual family members’ valid passports. This is the page that shows the applicant’s name and date and place of birth.

Note: Do NOT send the applicant’s passport(s) to the NVC, just the photocopy of the biographic data page.

I see nothing about it being a certified copy, it says photocopy. I know it's easy to get paranoid at this stage of the application process, but just be sure to read all instructions for each process and follow them exactly.

As for the second posting regarding the coversheet etc - you are correct.
trailmixFemaleCanada2007-10-01 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help regarding filling DS-230 form......
1. now as my husband is my agent.....he'll get DS-230 form.......i wanna ask that now whether i should send the downloaded and filled ds-230 form to my hubby immidiately......

Yes, doesn't hurt to get it to him early. As mentioned in a previous post, it is important to check here Applicant Document Processing to see exactly what you should send to NVC with your DS-230.

2. sud i send both DS-230 part I & II.........or jst part II

Again, check Document Processing instructions at link above.

3. can i copy bar code on DS-230 form ( generated using james shortcut )

You don't add a barcode to the actual DS-230 form, however, when NVC mails out the DS-230 they also include a coversheet which does have a barcode, your case number etc. You can use James's shortcuts if you want to produce your own coversheet - the alternative is to wait for your husband to receive the hardcopy instructions/coversheet in the mail.

4. what to write in the space provided above the downloaded ds-230 form...extreme left side....( space same like affixing a photo)....i guess in that space bar code and case number sud b written.....am i right??

Nothing, leave this blank.

5. sud i fill form in my own handwriting or computer printed ????

Either, whichever you are most comfortable with.
trailmixFemaleCanada2007-10-01 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCertified copies
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 24 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jason&Dani @ Apr 24 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. <------ Portuguese is the official language of the country no matter what people from portugal say, it is portuguese RSRSRSRSRS whistling.gif


True - but if the person is not doing DCF, then the country in which the application for a visa is being made is the U.S., therefore it would need a translation if not already in English.


No, a visa application can only be made at a consulate abroad. You may be confusing a petition with an application. A petition may be filed in the US with the USCIS. But an application is made to a consulate.

An alien gets a visa by applying for one at a consulate. There's no way to apply for a visa from within the US, since a person who is already in the US has no need for a visa.


Good point!
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-04-24 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCertified copies
QUOTE (Jason&Dani @ Apr 24 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. <------ Portuguese is the official language of the country no matter what people from portugal say, it is portuguese RSRSRSRSRS whistling.gif


True - but if the person is not doing DCF, then the country in which the application for a visa is being made is the U.S., therefore it would need a translation if not already in English.
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-04-24 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864 barcode
It says right on the I-864:

Place of Residence
(if different from mailing address)

This would suggest that you only fill it out if it is different, however, it's not surprising that they would send an RFE for it.

If you want to go ahead and use your barcoded coversheet to send back the RFE information, sooner, I would recommend that you call NVC again and ensure that this is the only information they are requiring.

I had an RFE and sent the information back early with my own coversheet and when I received the actual RFE it asked for more information than the operator at NVC had told me about - so best to double check before sending anything back.

Good luck good.gif
trailmixFemaleCanada2008-04-28 10:04:00