ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLost money order for AOS
First step would be to contact the MO Issuer and confirm if it's been cashed. If it has get proof from them and contact NVC with that proof.

If not then maybe use the online payment portal but don't forget to cancel the MO and get your money back.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-02 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview disaster, Any thoughts?

Plus, if you've done all the paperwork you need to submit, divorce papers are a part, so they new exactly when my divorce was finalized.


You're right but....

Did they ask him anything about your previous marriage? Sometimes if the beneficiary isn't clear on previous marriages it can cause problems at the interview.

I think another issue is that cultural weddings are a big thing in India, right? Well you guys circumvented that whole thing which maybe in itself isn't that big of a red flag but if they have a few other things that bother them it can all add up.

It kind of sounds like the CO is thinking he was shopping for a USC Wife at work. I base that on the fact that the CO questioned both his meeting you while working on a Cruise Ship (aren't there strict rules against employees fraternizing with guests?) and also the location & timing of your marriage.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he was but in situations like this you need to try to look at it from the CO's POV not yours.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 07 June 2011 - 11:17 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-07 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview disaster, Any thoughts?
It is confusing how the OP worded her status during the process but I think she meant that she was not divorced but legally separated from her previous husband when she met her current husband.

I wonder if her husband was a confusing at the interview?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-07 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support
Print them yourself.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-13 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBIometrics Appointments needed for IR-1 MEP Cases
Based on that info, the answer is yes. IR-1 is an immigrant visa.

I wonder if this is part of the pilot program for waivers in Mexico or if they're thinking of making this change world-wide?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-20 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBIometrics Appointments needed for IR-1 MEP Cases
Bio-metrics (fingerprints) should be gathered at the Embassy on the interview day.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-20 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for CR1 visa???

Nice!!! Congrats on the approval! My husband and I were debating before whether to get the CENOMAR thing or not. It seems like it's part of the documents being inspected/asked now for CR/IR visa applicant. It's really better to be prepared rather than assume.


The way we looked at it was which would we regret more: Spending a little money and not needing the form or not spending the money and having her Visa delayed by a couple of weeks? Of course we decided that the time was more valuable than the money and it's a good thing we did because the CO wanted it.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-21 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for CR1 visa???

The confusion comes from people here on VJ referring to the Advisory on Marriages as CEMAR, CENMAR. etc. Please refer to the form as to what it is, OR call it an ADMAR.


And has nothing to do with the CO in the USEM referring to is as such!?!? Seriously that what they called it when asked for at my wife's interview.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-08 20:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864 AOS household income = SSA to minor children

My comment about the benefits of having a father around was meant as a light-hearted compliment to all the dads who adopt children as a result of marrying a widow or even just being "another kind of father" to kids from a previous marriage. American media (TV, movies, commercials, etc) discredit the role of parents, particularly the role of fathers. My kids adore the man they call their "new dad" and cannot wait for him to live with us "forever" (in the words of a very wise 4 year old girl). :) subject for another forum I guess. :)


As a father who retained full custody of his two your daughters in the divorce and now has taken under his wings the 2 young sons of his 2nd wife I just want to say thank you for recognizing that a real Daddy is so much more than a Paycheck .

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 27 June 2011 - 04:02 PM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-27 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864 AOS household income = SSA to minor children

SSA is just like Child Support - except it comes from SS, not ex-spouse.

fuzzy, eh? heheh


I understand what you're saying and agree that you would think they would accept it somehow but...

As Jojo has pointed-out there is another big difference between Child Support & SSA Survivor benefits, that being the Child Support payments are paid to you the parent and it is your money to be used to help support the children whereas you only act as the Trustee of the SSA Payments and are even subject to audit.

If it was me filling out the I-864 and I had sufficient assets to not need to include the SSA payments then that's what I would do as it's less complicated. If you need the SSA then by all means include in on line 23 along with proof of the payment amount and expected duration but have a co-sponsor waiting in the wings just in case.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-27 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI solve my mystery
One thing you could do is include an "Evolution of Relationship" Letter with the I-130 Petition that explains the "Faith" phase of Egyptian customary relationships. In the letter you might want to mention the Tourist Visa application briefly and not that since you weren't traditionally engaged you were not sure how to list the "relationship" and chose to error on the side of caution by listing her has a friend of the family.

This type of letter is common in the Vietnam Embassy so you might want to check the VN Regional sub-forum to get examples.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-06 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 question!!!
For the I-130 on a recent marriage they don't require a lot of evidence of Bonifide Marriage, just that there is a Marriage.

I sent a copy of our Marriage Contract, Bank Letters for one account in the Philippines & one account in the US and proof of my presence in the Philippines when we were married (copies of boarding passes & Passport Stamps). I'm not sure if the "proof of presence" carries much weight (as it is a requirement for K-1) in light of the Marriage Documents.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-06 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 visa - possible to get previous flight info?
Don't you have entry/exit stamps in your Passport? That's great proof of the trips.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 06 July 2011 - 02:40 PM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-06 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo more k3?
There is now additional 5 month wait if the K-3 is administratively closed. The only difference in time is that you will now spend 4 - 6 weeks at NVC for the collection of your Immigrant Visa Package (Affidavit of Support and DS-230) before being forwarded to the Embassy.

The upside of this is that when you enter the US with a CR/IR-1 Visa you will be issued a Greencard, no adjustment of status (which costs an additional $1070).
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-09 06:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno assets but high income

My situation has something to do with this I dont have Income tax return (ITR) to show on my interview, but we are already at above 100% of puberty level, bcoz of my hubby's high salary, we only have W2 and pay stubs with bank account statements.


He's not yet your hubby right as you've indicated that you're applying for a K-1 Visa...

If you are a K-1er then you will need to have copies of either his Tax Returns or his Tax Return Transcripts for the last 3 years and he will need to have a net taxable income that is 125% of the Federal Poverty guideline. If you don't have these then expect to have to get and provide them to the USEM before Visa issuance.

If you are already married and therefore a CR/IR-1er then he will have already provided the Tax documentation to the NVC as part of his Affidavit of Support package.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-13 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust a question

thats the thing i already went to SSA office and officer told me they cant do anything bec USCIS did not issued it yet or something like that i really no have idea..So even i did not received a welcome letter or Gc can i apply for SSN ?

well finally we talked to another officer of uscis and i will have welcome to usa letter ( i did not even received it)


SSA would have to wait until you are in the SAVE database which is usually by 2 weeks after POE.

Try the SSA office again. If they can't help you then ask for a supervisor and ask them to explain exactly what the problem is and if it's related to the SAVE Database.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust a question
Don't count on USCIS requesting your SSN.

Just go to the local SSA Office and apply for your SSN.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNow Believe that marriage was for immigraion

You mean "love" or "loved"? I assume you meant that in the past tense. How can anybody love somebody who has betrayed them like he did and basically used you and conned you into sending him money? Do you think he "loves" you?

If you still love this guy, you need professional help.

Love isn't something you can just turn off even after being betrayed. Here feeling were real and that how he played her.

She has taken the first step of realizing that he isn't the man he presented himself to be. As she sees the differences between the man she thought he was and the man he really is she will understand that she never loved the real him and the man she did love never existed.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-18 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNow Believe that marriage was for immigraion

K.. he said that without an address he cant get work.. I want to remind you that he is Belgium.. cause he was born there.. until he was a 1yr old. Has lived in the Netherlands since.. He says that he cant' get his social money cause he was out of the country to long.. ( over 6 months) He says that he can't open a bank account cause.. he brought some insurance that if he lost his job that it would cover it? But when he lost his job.. they didn't so now he owes 25.000 euros to a Bank there.. He wont tell me what bank... so he can't put a home in his name or get work or open a bank account.. something about that doesnt add up to me.


OMG! Yes, I remember that thread...

The thing that struck me the most was how he seemed to instantly have an explanation for every single thing that happened, it just felt to convenient like a slick con-man. IIRC a lot of VJers were telling you to step back and think about it as someone looking in from the outside. You were just too deep into the situation to see things that weren't adding up to everyone else.

Well I'm glad the process works as it has brought a lot of his behaviors to light BEFORE him getting LPR status and being tied to you financially.

When he asks you to forgive him just explain that ever since the volcano eruption you've been unable to recover and therefore can't deal with him anymore!

I wish you only the best and hope you find the strength to get through this and the serenity to find calm as you move on.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-14 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPsychological Evaluation

i think its diff from country to country too.


That is about the only relevant part of your post. The Philippines in unique in just about every regard when it comes to the medical. Things that don't matter in any other country are a big (and I mean HUGE) deal in the Philippines. I mean really what other country would insist on a psych eval on a deaf 2 year old who doesn't talk?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-21 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPsychological Evaluation

I think it is just the way the society is there. My fiancee found out that should you have tatooes or an anullment, you also have to go thru the evaluation.


Not accurate...

My wife has 4 Tattoos and wasn't required to undergo a psych exam.

Her son (only 2 at the time) was required though because he didn't speak, never mind that fact that he's deaf!

As for the annulment, IIRC it's only of she was deemed something like not mentally competent as the grounds for annulment.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-20 19:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 doubt

Thanks for the replies. Yes, my son already has a US passport.

So to sum things up and correct me if I'm wrong:

My brother doesn't need to have my son as an immigrant being sponsored in his I-864.

I will only need to count my son as far as household size goes for my I-864.

Thanks!


Correct!
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-20 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 doubt
Your son has a US Passport and will not be immigrating so your son is not included in your brother's household count (or count of those being sponsored).

You would count your son in your household count (but not as an immigrant being sponsored).
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am screwed

You wife is not supposed to travel with you and is supposed to wait in her home country until your CR1 visa process is complete.

Harsh, this is not true.

Just having an I-130 in process doesn't disqualify anyone from visiting the US. It does however raise the bar for proof of strong ties to their home country.

Also, there is little chance it will cause the overall process to take any longer. IIRC the DS-230 asks if you've ever been denied entry to the US to which she'll now answer yes and might be asked about the incident at her interview.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am screwed
So they cancelled her Tourist Visa and allowed her to withdraw her application for entry. That's good news. She will still have to admit to be denied entry and she should be honest about the circumstances.

FWIW, she can't use the VWP Program anymore since she was denied entry.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am screwed

she has already been deported and back in australia - this is not looking good for me at all

Are you sure she was deported and not just allowed to withdraw her application for entry?

Even is she was deported they might not have noted material misrepresentation on her. This is why you really need any documents & copies of the stamps they put in her passport.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am screwed
Whenever someone attempts to enter the US and they are not a LPR or Citizen they are technically applying with CBP on the spot to be admitted into the US.

If they are refused entry CBP can either essentially deport them on the spot or allow them to withdraw their application for entry (admission).

You are hoping for the latter as it will have no negative impact on the Immigration Process.

Either way she will be asked if she was every refused entry and she must answer honestly as they will have record of it.

BTW, lying about a material fact (one that would change the outcome of a visa/entry application) is second only to false claim of US Citizenship in bad things to do in USCIS's eyes.


Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 19 July 2011 - 09:39 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am screwed
You need to get copies of any documents she signed or was given at POE and any stamps they put in her passport.

If they've dinged her with material misrepresentation then her CR/IR-1 will be denied at interview and you will need a waiver to overcome the entry ban for material misrepresentation.

Of course this is the worst case scenario.

Your hope is that they allowed her to withdraw her application for entry.

You need to get the info from her ASAP.

BTW, please fill out your profiile info (country etc) and timeline.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 19 July 2011 - 09:15 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-19 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Visa Annulment
msld007,

Just to clear up a few things for you:

K-3, CR-1 & IR-1 are all Visas. A Visa is a document that allows someone to enter the US.

There are 2 types of Green Cards: Conditional Green Card which is issued prior to 2 years of marriage to a USC & Standard (or Unconditional) Green Card which is issued in cases which don't involve a USC Spouse or the marriage is already past the 2 year mark.

If she had to adjust status after her arrival in the US then she arrived on a K(1/3) Visa. If you were legally married in Cambodia then it would have been a K-3 Visa otherwise it would have been a K-1 (Fiancée) Visa. If you were already married in Cambodia then why would you marry again in the US?

If you did dissolve your US marriage then you still have to dissolve the Cambodian marriage before she can file for Removal of Conditions with the divorce waiver.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-01-24 07:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS versus UPS
UPS can't deliver to PO Boxes which the USCIS "Lockboxes" are.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-25 16:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDrive while intoxicated DWI

It can impact your case if he is still drinking. At the medical he will be questioned about his drinking habits. If he is deemed to be a heavy drinker he will be denied based on his "harmful behavior". I know this to be true as it happened to us when my husband applied for a visitors visa. My advise, tell him to stop drinking, show rehabilitation, and expect a lot of scrutiny


USC doesn't have to do a medical.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-27 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDrive while intoxicated DWI
It will have no impact on your case.

On a personal note you might want to encourage him to address his drinking problem though as continuing to get DWIs will eventually cause him to lose his drivers license and the court costs & fines will continue to increase with each conviction.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-27 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied at American/Canadian border now filing for I-130
If you really want to be sure, look and see if CBP stamped anything in her passport. You can look up the stamped numbers (if any) and see what they mean.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-25 08:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReal Love, but Real Problems?

Yes... possible. He needs to go back to his country. Under the circumstances I would recommend getting married in Romania. She needs to find good joint sponsor that can sponsor both of them. Then they have a chance.

The Co-Sponsor only needs to be able to sponsor him (the intending immigrant) which means meet or exceed the 125% poverty level for their household size plus one.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-27 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReal Love, but Real Problems?

Proximity of the wedding to divorce is OK. I filed for I129F less than 2 weeks after my divorce was finalized.

Were you an older woman with no income or assets marrying a Cruise Ship crew member?

IOs look at the totality of the circumstances.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-27 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReal Love, but Real Problems?
Roadblocks I see:

Affidavit of Support, she will need a co-sponsor.

The closeness of the new marriage to the divorce can be considered as a big red flag especially when combined with her lack of income (can look like she married for financial gain, i.e. he is paying her to do so).

Are they planning to get married and then have him "jump ship" to stay in the US? IIFC don't Ship Crew Visas specifically prohibit AOS (as a means of preventing just such a situation)?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-07-27 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting my husband in the US- will i have to prove non immigrant intent at the interview?
If you are returning to your home country for the interview for your immigrant visa how can anyone say you misrepresented your intent for your visits? BTW, the Immigrant Intent for CBP isn't an all encompassing from now until the end of time intent. It is your intent for this trip.

This will not be a problem for you. The lawyer saying he has seen it cause problems for someone who entered on VWP and returned without violating the terms of VWP is flat-out lying.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-05 08:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Marriage
For New marriages they don't expect much beyond proving you're married. For Joint Accounts if he USC can open an account with you in your home country that would work. Otherwise just prove that you got married.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-16 14:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChild Immigrating to US

I'm not sure if we can qualify for an IR2. In researching it says he must be an unmarried child under 21 of a U.S.Citizen! I'm a citizen and he's unmarried under 21 but, he is not my biological child.


As long as you married and became his step-parent before he turned 18 step-child = child for immigration purposes.

We're at the NVC stage for our second little guy (7 yrs old), since I've been married to his mom for over 2 yrs he was categorized as IR2 so he'll be issued a 10 year greencard.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-17 08:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChild Immigrating to US
true
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-15 22:23:00