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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCHECKLIST COVER LETTER

We also got a checklist yesterday on the DS-260 saying they were waiting for a response to a checklist sent for the I-864 - that was sent weeks ago. Tuesday, I had gotten confirmation that they received the checklist response. So weird. We called NVC and got a not so nice person today who couldn't tell us anything.


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-04-10 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespost decision activity approval

...and call NVC every day and ask for your case number. They will tell you it takes a while and blah blah blah. But still, call every day.


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-04-14 09:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime for NVC to receive USCIS approved I-130 package

No problem


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-05-09 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime for NVC to receive USCIS approved I-130 package

Twin810s, I see you expedited your case at USCIS. Did you try to expedite it at the NVC level?
My USCIS case was also expedited and I'm trying to find out how hard it is to expedite at NVC. Any information that would be appreciated. And good luck with your browser interview!

 

Yes I tried to, they denied it at NVC...and thanks!

 

I noticed that we got our case number more quickly since I tried to expedite it before a case number was assigned. I think since I requested and expedite, they had to pull and assign the file a case number to review the expedite request. So I guess if that's the case, one good thing came out of it. Also, I was just happy to get out of the USCIS stage. Good luck :)


Edited by twin810s, 07 May 2014 - 03:00 PM.

twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-05-07 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime for NVC to receive USCIS approved I-130 package

For us, the long wait was not USCIS. They sent it right away, but NVC claims they do not receive it. They said they didn't recieve it weeks after it was sent (which we assumed that maybe USCIS walks it over to NVC and hand delivers it to them then :D ). Then to actually get a case number is what we found took forever.


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-05-07 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresENROLL Email for Electronic Processing

Just more proof not to do anything until you receive confirmation that you are enrolled in Electronic Processing:

 

  • 02/26/14 - sent our AOS the same day that I sent a request for EP
  • 03/16/14 - received confirmation that we were enrolled in EP - called that day to NVC to see if they received the AOS and they said to resend
  • 03/19/14 - received a checklist on the first AOS I submitted. Sent checklist response.
  • A week or so after we sent the checklist response in, we called NVC. They stated they did not receive it and advised us to resend checklist response.
  • 04/02/14 - received another checklist. We called NVC because we did not know if we were getting a checklist on the 2nd submission of the AOS or what. NVC advised us to resend the checklist response.

I just have a feeling this is not going to go well. :protest:


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-04-07 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresENROLL Email for Electronic Processing

Yeah I know xprecious32...it is a bit ridiculous. Once I was enrolled and resent, I received a checklist 7 days later (3/19)...

  • They said in box 9 - the information was incomplete. Which is just dumb because it says to enter an address if different that mailing address. So you can't leave that blank.
  • I accidently entered the wrong number for my 2013 tax income

...so back to waiting. It just sucks cause now it went back in the line of emails that receive.

 


Edited by twin810s, 27 March 2014 - 10:03 AM.

twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-03-27 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresENROLL Email for Electronic Processing

I actually did what you are asking. I sent in the AOS package a few hours after I sent in the enroll electronic processing email. Once I received the confirmation email stating I was enrolled, we called NVC and they said if I didn't receive a confirmation when I sent in the AOS, so send it in again. I did not receive a confirmation when I sent the AOS the first time, but did once I sent it in the second time.


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-03-26 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint bank accounts. How?

We did not show any of that type of proof as bonafide relationship. Pictures and our marriage certificate were enough. The only thing then that they asked for at the interview was his birth certificate. I think the K-1 couples have to prove more since they do not have the marriage certificate. Good luck :)


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-07-08 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent Green Card Delivery
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall reading that one should receive their permanent green card in the mail within 30 days, though usually sooner. I'm well over the 30-day mark and have exactly zero green card to my name (aside from my temporary visa in my passport, of course). My CBP officer did make my temporary green card valid through the entire 2-year CR1 timeframe, so I realize it's kind of moot, I'd just really like to know where my green card is.

I can't recal where one would call - or if there's an online resource - to check the status of your permanent green card. Anyone know? What is the normal green card delivery timeframe?


twin810sNot TellingCanada2014-07-15 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYahoo Archives as evidence.. How?????

My husband and I have been speaking mostly on Yahoo Instant Messenger since we met, If I were to print out all of our conversations, even only 3 months worth... the number of pages would be 1000+, wayyy too many to include with our CR-1 visa application. Also, we have been unable to find a way in which the time and date signature are included.

Is there anyone who has been approved with this type of evidence, and what did you include?

Please help!!


when u set up your yahoo u can go to preferences and have it record the time and date however if u didnt set this up it will not show it .. i included over 1500 pages of chat logs from secondlife and yahoo in my filling actaully proved to be the best because after i gave the officer the box of logs i was about to give him cards and stuff and he said no ty this box alone is enough lol

i had that box cards and letters from friends and family also had phone records even had her credit card statement (showing her buying the greyhound ticket for me to get to hers) anything that can show u as a couple please include basically as my lawyer said overwhelm them with evidence

Edited by Kevin&Jessica, 21 September 2010 - 06:10 PM.

Kevin&JessicaMaleEngland2010-09-21 18:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Had Greek food and a special bottle of Champagne that we had for a special occasion.


a and mMaleCanada2014-03-25 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Turned out to be a good thing as it went through Texas in two weeks and we have received our NOA2!  :)

 


a and mMaleCanada2014-03-25 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Thank you all of ryour insight and info :)


a and mMaleCanada2014-02-27 09:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Thank you for the reply :)


a and mMaleCanada2014-02-25 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Nobody has had any experience with these topics?

 


a and mMaleCanada2014-02-25 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransfer from National/MSC & another question

Two questions if anyone has experience and guidelines

 

1: Our I-130 was transferred from National/MSC to the Texas Service Center on Feb 20th (NOA! was Aug 29, 2013) - I this a good thing?  Will it start all over, or pick up fast from here?

 

2: I see others filing for an expedite request - How does one go about doing this?

 

Thanks in Advance!


a and mMaleCanada2014-02-24 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864: 2nd time sending in, the NVC asked for revisions, help!

Not really in a position to give you advice, but I had a similar experience - Current year problem on my i864 (damn unclear gross income vs adjusted gross income stuff).  My fault.  Once I understood what they wanted, it meant my answer for the projected year was also wrong.  So I changed both figures on the I-864 (the one they asked for and the one they did not), and attached a cover letter explaining both of the changes and logic clearly.  Our process is not completed yet but the revised I864 issue has been corrected and is now complete in their process - they will not inform you, I had to call and see if it was still in checklist or accepted and complete which it is.  Good luck - hope sharing this helps some.


a and mMaleCanada2014-08-14 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife visits during I-130 processing

My wife has visited me throughout the process...just has to abide by the visitor visa terms and timelimits.  Good luck on your process and good luck if you can actually get the process done in 6-8 months ;)


a and mMaleCanada2014-08-14 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/CR1 POE "Office Hours"

Thank you  for the replies!  :)


a and mMaleCanada2014-10-15 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/CR1 POE "Office Hours"

It looks as though you can POE at any time the border crossing is open...correct?  There are not "standard business hours" or anything are there?

We plan to cross Sunday daytime at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo.

 

Thanks


a and mMaleCanada2014-10-15 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificates in India(New Delhi)
:dance: At last, NOA2 Approved at CSC.


:help:
I had lived in 3 different metros cities in 3 different states after attaining the age of sixteen. I got the passport made 9 years back at Delhi and this will be expiring by next year end. My question is that, do I need to collect police clearance certificate from all these different places. Also should I get the Local Passport clearance first or the police clearance. I guess it will take too much time for all this. Any information on this will be really helpful. Thank you.
JourneyMaleIndia2006-03-14 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam

Hello Vjers
 
I have a question regarding the medical examination in St.Lukes Manila, do I need to have all of these vaccines: 
 

  • Acellular pertussis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Influenza
  • Influenza type b (Hib)
  • Measles
  • Meningococcal
  • Mumps
  • Pneumococcal
  • Pertussis
  • Polio
  • Rotovirus
  • Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
  • Varicella
  • Zoster
 
or the panel physician will just give me what I need? As to vaccine records, I don't remember anything about it. 
 
Please enlighten me with this matter, cause they said the medical examination is for 2 days, can you possibly inoculate all 16 in one day? I don't know but that sounds so direful.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Have a great day and God bless!
 
 



I had vaccines only last week.
If you have any immunization record or certification from your doctor, bring it with you and prepare 5photocopies per page.

However, if you don't like needles (like me) you're in luck. Because there's a national shortage of Varicella vaccines ( they will give you two shots if those), so you're exempted from those 2 injections. You'll likely get one vaccine, like me, which is the Tetanus - Tdap. But if you wait till June, you'll likely get all 4vaccines.

Good luck.
 

Edited by Ryan H, 08 March 2014 - 01:49 PM.

ChemmyMalePhilippines2014-03-08 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis my affidavit of suport still valid?

I guess it depends on whats going on.

IF you have NOT sent this I-864 to NVC, and you have the original in yer hands - then yes, sure - have it ready for NVC Processing.

If you had to submit one to Montreal on the K-3 - I suggest you make a new one, as a tax year has transpired already.

Are you wanting to OPT IN for NVC Electronic Processing, btw? you qualify, ya know - since the interview will be in Montreal.

first thank you for being helpfull
second , i have not send it to NVC and i still have the original , so i want it for NVC processing .
this year i didnt maake that much money wich the poverty guide line asks but i have my join sponsor , i hope it will work !
dalidoMale02010-03-16 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis my affidavit of suport still valid?
hi guys
my join support and I signed the I864 last october and i dont know if it stills valid for march 2010?
what different between I-134 and I864? iam apllying CR-1 do i have to send only I-864 or both?
thx in advance
dalidoMale02010-03-16 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno more k3 visa in montreal even ...

Thanks push, it was just after 6am when I posted that and I couldn't think of what they needed, so I rolled the dice and went with 'receipt pages'

Thanks!

thank you guys
dalidoMale02010-03-16 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno more k3 visa in montreal even ...

Did you opt in for NVC electronic Processing, or NO ?

If you just paid the IV fee (and not the AOS fee)
then I have to assume you've already paid the AOS fee.

USUALLY, the IV fee is the 2nd fee to pay, but I've noticed this month -
both fees are marked 'available to be paid' at the same time, on the payment portal.

Have you sent off the I-864 set yet? If not -

you can bundle up the DS-230 set with the I-864 set, and mail it all off (if yer not using NVC Electronic Processing)
to NVC.

The online portal is updated at 3 PM and 10 PM EST each day - so if you just paid it, check in 1 to 3 days later, the portal will have marked it paid (unless some problem, like last week).

So - have you paid the I-864/AOS fee already? (the 70 dolla fee).


yes i did paid the AOS (70 dlrs) and i just paid 400 dlrs online today , do i have to send the I 864 package and the DS 230 package too , mean the same time ? or i should to wait NVC what they will ask me to do ? thx
dalidoMale02010-03-16 02:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno more k3 visa in montreal even ...
wana just let the pple who already sent the package 3 for K3 visa to the consulat in montreal that there no process with K3 even u have been waiting the interview date for 5 momths !!! DO NOT WAST TIME go ahead and resatart the I130 process !!!
just call the consualt and that what they said !!!!
i have a question here about the I-130: i just paid the IV fee (400) online what the next steps ?
thank you
dalidoMale02010-03-15 13:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaWe have been blessed : )
Congrats !!!!!!!!!!
ButtonsFemaleCanada2006-07-23 18:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaIN FREAKING HAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats !
ButtonsFemaleCanada2006-12-30 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSPONSOR

Don't worry about it , use the 2010 taxes doc, 2011 pay stubs, and savings account, that will suffice. All is well. :thumbs:


Thanks
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-04 20:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSPONSOR

So you are saying that for the taxes the total combine income on the tax form is off by $40.00. Do you have any sayings that can make up the difference, such as $200.00 in a joint savings account? If so, then this will solve your dilemma.


Yes well over that but when I went for my husband they say they only use ur taxes to determine income in JA that's what the CO said at the embassy
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-04 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSPONSOR

It's not his taxes, but his income. With the combine income are you saying that you'll will still be short $40.00 for the 2011 Income poverty level for the number of people?


ok he started working late 2010 so the tax returns I just file will be off by 40.00 but oue combine income now is well over it and I know in JA they look at tax returns

don't you have assets that are equal to 3x 40 ???


In Ja they look at tax returns if it isnt enough when u file
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-04 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSPONSOR

You can only use 2010 and will not have a problem.


what i'm look at is that now they raise the level i'm short by 40.00 and hubby started workin at the end on November so his taxes weren't much.
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-04 17:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSPONSOR
So my husband who just came to the US in August and he is now work so when I filed my taxes we filed joint and his income now for 2011 and mind will be more than enough to get his daughter the problem is he does have taxes papers for previous years will that work or will I need to find a nother person because for 2009 I was unemployed and my taxes weren't enough. My cousin joint sponsored my husband and I really don't want to ask her again . thanks in advance.

Edited by bajankutie, 04 March 2011 - 05:25 PM.

bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-04 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
thanks guys I really appreciate it
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-08 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor

ID's with the same adress.


what about a mortgage or a water bill?
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-08 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor

It's the I-864A form that you need. They have to provide 3 years of tax returns. They have to prove they can financially "support" you if your original sponsor cannot.
See here: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


Thanks I know that but what I mean is what proof do they have to show that we reside in the same home. I hope that didn't sound rude cause I didn't mean it that way.

Edited by bajankutie, 08 March 2011 - 03:17 PM.

bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-08 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
Does anyone know if I used a cosponsor and they live in my home what proof do I have to provide?
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-08 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS
Well I submitted my stepdaughter on Nov 3rd and nothing yet for me either and it was California also.
bajankutieFemaleJamaica2011-03-08 13:58:00