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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

So our NOA1 is dated April 6th, our account says last updated April 9th...is that a 'touch'?

Thanks for your reply.



Bingo! Correct.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-12 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Also, what exactly is this 'touched' thing? Do you find this out just by login onto USCIS.gov and checking the status of our case?



Took me awhile to figure that out also. When you login into your USCIS account to check status, it will show you last updated date. All that means is they looked at your account for whatever reason. VJ calls that a touch.

Edited by TheJesal, 12 April 2010 - 07:15 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-12 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers
So what forms are you guys getting ready before getting your NOA2?

Guess i am not too sure what to do next.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-12 00:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Wow, just looked at your timeline. You guys got married quick! Love at first sight? (L)



He waited 4 months to get married. Thats a LONG time in India. ha ha ha

Edited by TheJesal, 26 March 2010 - 04:09 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-26 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers
Sent my papers in on March 3rd.

Received my NOA1 on March 12th.

Now I wait.. :)
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-20 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresembassy said visa approved and kept passport but waiting since 45 days
Thats terrible.

Makes me wonder if i should change my embassy from New Delhi to Mumbai... hmm.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-06-20 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.

Where did you 'see' this?

Absolutely FALSE, for India.

Sorry.



I just went to processing times at the top of this forum. Under I-130 it said 5 months. Didnt realize theres MUCH more to do after the I-130.

Had a feeling it might have been too good to be true. Thanks for the advice Darnell!

Edited by TheJesal, 27 February 2010 - 08:43 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.
Thank you so much for letting me know. Thank you all!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.

Your list didn't include any G325a form. Attention to detail is as critical as careful study of the instructions.

Don't send any "copies" of G325a forms. Send one original for each of you.




I had the G325a listed right there with the I-130 form. Its above the list in my original post but can understand not seeing it.

It has to be original form and not a copy/fax? I would have to have her sign the paper and wait for it to be mailed from India if thats the case. Of course I want to do this right the first time around.

Edited by TheJesal, 27 February 2010 - 03:35 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 15:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.

It's critical that you carefully study the I-130 instructions as to supporting documentation. You've missed the signed G325a forms from each of you. Also consider anything you read after the words, "in addition to the required documents...." to be "not required.". For newlyweds, I'd send a few photos together.

You must include those G325a forms though.

You'll just be filing the I-130 and following the CR1 visa path though. K3 is dead and gone.

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Thanks!

Didnt know we both had to have our own copy of the G325a signed. I was just going to send in one with my signature only. Glad i asked!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.
Not sure if this matters, but this is my first marriage and she has never been to the U.S. and we have no kids.

So hopefully things go smoothly.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 08:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got married and sending in my I130! New here.
Hello everyone. Im so excited to have found this forum. Recently married a womderful girl from India two weeks ago. Pained me to have to leave her so soon as now i just got back to the U.S. :(

I was so confused with all the different information that my relatives were giving me on how to apply for a visa. No one really had the same advice which made me nervous as i didnt want to delay anything by applying incorrectly. Im sure many of you felt the same.

Now that im on here it seems everyone has been pretty consistent with their actions. Feels good to read. As i read, recently the K3 visa has been dropped. So i want to make sure my steps are done perfectly.

First step for me should be to fill out the I-130 and the G-325A, correct?

Here is what I have to send in with those forms...

Cover letter with index
Copy of my U.S passport.
Copy Marriage certificate in english
Copy My Birth Certificate (born in the U.S)
Passport size pictures, one of wife and of me.

Now it says to send in proof of the bona fide marriage. Is there something simple that my wife and I can do to show this? Or did most not even send this info in for the I-130 and did it at a later date?

Also from what i seen, its been taking an average of 5-6 months to get their loved ones over to the U.S if there are no delays? Thats great news!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-02-27 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich documents are needed for NOA1?
Ha silly me. Guess thats why i couldnt find much when i searched. :D

Thanks!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-08 20:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich documents are needed for NOA1?
I know I will get beat for asking but i searched, i swear! :whistle:

Im hoping my NOA1 will arrive soon. What documents are needed for it so im prepared?
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-08 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan senator help expedite IR-1 visa?

oh and by the way we have 2 sons ages 3 and 4 years old and i brought them from the phillipines when i came back to the us in dec 2009 they are us citizens now due to birth abroad of a us citizens .


Didnt know it worked that way...nice!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-15 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & I-131
From my understanding is that it rarely gets approved and its mostly for those who are deathly ill and need someone to take care of them.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-20 17:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschanging name after moving to usa

Hi, from my experience, both NVC and embassy told me that they will refer to our names in passport. What I did, I changed my passport to my married name and embassy issued my visa under my married name (exactly like my passport).

Good luck!



My wife has an her indian passport with her maiden name. She wants to change her indian passport now to reflect her married name.

Wont cause any issues since all the paperwork i did was for her maiden name....? Well, just for the I-130 that is.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-30 16:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestouched
Wow sorry to hear its taking so long. :(

When your case status gets touched, does it show up on this site? https://egov.uscis.g...is/Dashboard.do

Just wondering if i signed up to the right place.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-03-31 18:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDistrict PCC from Gujarat India
OK i searched and found a few answers. http://www.visajourn...ost__p__2907273



From my understanding, its best to get my wife to update her passport to her married name as Gujarat seems to be strict about it?

If she does get that done, then would a copy of just that be enough to send it with the DS-230 package? Then once we receive the interview letter we can get the Police clearance easier to show at the interview.

I just dont want any RFE during the NVC process.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-11 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDistrict PCC from Gujarat India
Im waiting for our NOA2 and want to get the Police and Passport clearance started.

My wife is in Anand India, would she go to Anand police station to get the clearance letter? Our consulate is Delhi btw.

Will they give it to her without any paperwork from the U.S?
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-11 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the $355 check made out too?
Yea i just followed what the I-130 instruction sheet said to do. Figured couldnt go wrong that way.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-13 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the $355 check made out too?
U.S department of homeland security
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-13 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice for Waiting Game after NOA 2 is received
^ What is PI?

Great thread, its exactly the answers i been searching for as well!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-15 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPAID AOS FEE, MAILED AOS, WHAT NEXT

Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:
Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.



Does it matter where the Beneficiary's paperwork gets mailed from to NVC? I would like to double check my wifes paperwork before submitting but didnt know if NVC required the package to be sent from her country. My guess it doesnt matter but wanted to make sure.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-22 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdid not get NOA2
Many of us who sent in the I-130 petition in March havent received their NOA2 yet. You arent alone.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-30 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Status accurate?
Many of us who filed in March still have no received the NOA2, you arent alone.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-06-07 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIncorrect name on Passport
Wow i thought they typically give a 45 day notice before the interview date. You only have few weeks!

Lucky!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-06-16 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is needed at POE?

VJ wiki's are so rife with poorly written proses. Many a-times I intended to create and account and edit this stuff to make them of some quality. Just a quick edit of the pages would produce something much better. Here's one quick example on POE wiki.




Oh the irony.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-06-17 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK to get PCC from now ?

One of my friend recently applied for PCC at ahmedabad office, and he told me his experience:

They won't issue passport clearance certificate without looking at the missing document cheaklist OR interview letter itself. Even security person won't allow you inside without having either of these letters in hand. My sister-in-law at NVC stage recently went and experienced this. So we called NVC and inquired about this specific matter. NVC told that you should send DS-230 and all other supporting documents As soon as you pay IV fee's and when you get barcode cover sheet. They will then review all documents and then only they will generate missing document cheaklist.

And PCC at ahmedabad office doesn't take more than 2 weeks-3 weeks (including appilcation and getting in hand). So I am not worried for passport clearance certificate now as I know the process. Only thing is I want to send out DS-230 and police clearance certificate and other supporting documents to my spouse before time.



Yep, NVC operator told me the same. Seems like such a waste of time!

Wish ahemdadbad wouldnt be so strict on the police clearance. Its almost as if their rules are saying you need to fail the visa process before we issue you the papers that you need. Oye!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-07-24 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?
I dont have a problem with it, mostly because my father came here from India back in the late 60s and applied for my mother to join him.

Without that then i wouldnt be sitting here today as a US-born citizen.

I do however have issues with illegal immigrants being here but thats a whole different matter.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-07-29 15:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we start on PCC once with paid IV fees?

If beneficiary lives in baroda, than for local pcc it will take around 2 weeks. Another 2 weeks for Passport PCC. (which is hard to get because you won't have interview letter or checklist letter at this point from NVC, and dillema is that you will have to first submit DS-230 with all supporting docuemnts including passport PCC. So my advise is to, don't apply for passport pcc at this point, just send out everything with DS-230 but include a cover letter that stats that you were unable to obtain pcc at this point....once nvc will look at all documents, they will issue checklist letter of missing docuemnts (pcc)...take this letter to passport office and get your PASSPORT PCC.....good luck.



That was my thought too until this. She was able to take her coverletter from her AOS bill and apply for the PCC. Its worth a try to get it, worst case is the guard doesnt let you in the building and you have to go back home. I think its well worth the trouble if its able to save you an RFE.

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__4122929

Edited by TheJesal, 12 August 2010 - 12:43 AM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-12 00:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBani, Are you there to give suggestions to Gujrat (India) PCC information
Thanks! Interesting info.

I dont think mine will be done in 3 weeks. Lately its been taking 6-8 weeks for SIF after submitting the DS230. At least according to the latest NVC thread.

Also i didnt submit the PCC, so now im waiting for the RFE so i can use the checklist to obtain it. Hopefully its not another 6-8 weeks once i submit the PCC to NVC.

Edited by TheJesal, 11 August 2010 - 03:08 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-11 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBani, Are you there to give suggestions to Gujrat (India) PCC information
When did this whole payment portal start?

How did no one ever try to show the passport office the barcde coversheet in order to obtain the PCC. Only today is the first time im hearing about it after being on VJ for 7 months.

This is seriously a breakthrough for all Indians in the state of Gujarat if they can get their PCC before sending in their DS230!
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-11 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBani, Are you there to give suggestions to Gujrat (India) PCC information

I m from gujarat and i went to ahmedabad passport office yesterday to get the PCC.

First of all they did not let me in without the checklist, when i showed them the document cover sheet which gets generated after we paid the AOS fee bill they let me in. After that i stood in the freaking line for like 45 mins. then when my turn came they told me to get my husband's name in my passport that is to make a new passport in itself. what the heck is that ??

Then they took fees of 2800 rs for tatkal passport and 300 for PCC they have told that i will get both the new passport and the PCC in that in 4-5 days.
So finally i m over with this hoping to get my passport and pcc by saturday.
Hope this helps.




Wow that is the best news i have heard on here in a long time! Too bad we didnt try that before i sent in our DS230. Im sitting waiting for the RFE Checklist now. :blink:

Im so jealous! Others need to try this just so we know it wasnt a one-time luck thing.

Edited by TheJesal, 11 August 2010 - 02:24 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-11 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLOG IN FAILED @ NVC PAYMENT SITE!
wow congrats!! B-)
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-10 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill Waiting for I130
You are also not alone. Many others with the same date as your NOA1 are still waiting.

http://www.visajourn.../page__st__3600
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-16 21:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is your phone bill?
Oh yikes guess i forgot to update this thread.

I switched to Vonage few months ago and it has been perfect for us!

Plan to keep it even when the wife is here. Figured she will be calling her parents often anyways. :thumbs:

Edited by TheJesal, 03 August 2010 - 12:42 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-03 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is your phone bill?
Wonder if i should change to Vonage.

Currently I call through my cell and home phone by calling a Reliance Global Call number and then wife's India number. Cost is $1.99 a minute.

I use up about $100 a month just on talking on the phone. Luckily though we use the internet/webcam quite a bit too.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-04-05 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood bye, friends!
You been lots of help to many here. You should stay.

By leaving you are admitting you were wrong in the other thread. ;)

So stay and keep giving advice to those who want to hear it and not to those who dont.

Edited by TheJesal, 18 August 2010 - 08:30 PM.

TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-18 20:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions
If its been past 6 months since you received your NO1 then i would contact your state senator.
TheJesalMaleIndia2010-08-08 12:41:00