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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Happy to have you back. Feeling lonely on here.
Yeah...every step is one in the right direction.
I get somewhat nervous. I don't want to receive an RFE for anything.
I have no problem waiting as long I have a smooth wait. :rofl:



Hi Sonjat

Did they asked you any documents?After you paid the fee??
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-22 08:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Thank you Readerchoice, everythings looks ok but the issue is "prove that $mula$ in the bank must be 1 year or more with statement and not just few months ago that will not fly with CO during interview." ,make me to think, really it should be 1 or more year statements??? I am stuck with this now.




Hi Readerchoice

I dnt no weather i have misunderstood or correct on statement you have said about ("prove that $mula$ in the bank must be 1 year or more with statement and not just few months ago that will not fly with CO during interview.")

What i want to get clear from you is the bank statement we have to submit one year statement i mean from 2012-2013??? (all 12 months statements)or the amount($mula$) should be maintain for one year??? (without withdrawing the $mula$ for one year)???

Hope you got what i mean :)
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-20 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Hi Neto,

I'm not sure about Sri Lanka where it may have EP (electronic processing) and routine may be different than other country. IE: India processing is almost same as everyone else except after case close. So you wants to check with NVC or NVC forum for Sri Lanka first before attemp to do anything.

But in general for IR-1 required documents are:

Civil Documents:
http://travel.state..../info_3195.html

on second page...this is where it country specific you may wants to take a peek.

http://travel.state..../info_3830.html

At the top of this url it will tell you to submit either original or certified copies...but this is just in general, you may wants to look at specific country related and see local US embassy may asks differently and at time not on the general list. Once you has paid DS-230 if done online they will provide a link to NVC which is above and you can go over them again same for AOS too.

Below are documents I would prefer send in original + photocopy instead of certified to avoid RFE....but that option is your.

1. Marriage certificate + photocopy
2. Divorced/dissolution documents for both if applied.
3. Birth certificate for both << birth certificate must shown with both parents name and DOB on it >>
4. Justice clearance <<< this is of course must be original no doubt and no need to for photocopy attach >>
5. For IR-1 you will also need to provide not sure at NVC or Embassy at interview....and they are:

Prove of relationship between you & your husband...phone bills, photos you taken together, airplane tickets or other you think it may help you. I strongly show photos, airplane ticket when he visit you...others priority come sencond.

I show them the photo of me and my wife on new year ...CO laugh his A** out and he didn't even bother to look at anything else and approval our case within 5 mintues during interview.

Remember above are just major items other will need to be submitted along too.


AOS Documents:

If your husband lived in/and work in USA, if he haven't done so, I would strongly suggest to get online or call IRS (internal revenue services) to get his tax transcript for the 2012,2011,2010. A letter from his employer must state >> date when he start, salary, job title. Those three must be on the letter. Pay stub for last 6 months, his W2 for past 3 years. If he need a sponsor than the sponsor must do the same as mention here too.

If you are using Asset in junction or whatever the case than prepare to prove that $mula$ in the bank must be 1 year or more with statement and not just few months ago that will not fly with CO during interview.



Cover letter:

For each package once you paid online, you will need to print out the cover letter that letter contain a bar code so they can scan them upon received or review. This must be attach DON'T FORGET!!! and it MUST be on top of the whole pile of papers so whoever get it don't fumbling around looking for it and they may loose some of your paper or PHOTOS and that you won't be happy.

Now another cover sheet is different than cover letter which will be place under the cover letter....Sonjat referring as Documents Content. And for me is written as I cut the cheese get to the point:


NVC CASE#
USCIS EAC#

PETITION NAME:
BENEFICIARY NAME:


CIVIL DOCUMENTS OR AOS (type one that applied to document) DOCUMENT CONTENT

* DS-230
* PETITIONER BIRTH (ORIGINAL + PHOTO)
* BENEFICIARY BIRTH (ORIGINAL + PHOTO)

.....and this list go on.





Thank you Readerchoice, everythings looks ok but the issue is "prove that $mula$ in the bank must be 1 year or more with statement and not just few months ago that will not fly with CO during interview." ,make me to think, really it should be 1 or more year statements??? I am stuck with this now.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

This is so very funny. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Misunderstanding :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'm not married.

I'm divorced for many years. But I'm lucky I still got my past papers. :rofl:



Yes its misunderstanding,i am really sorry.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 09:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

It might be wise to order another one. You might never need the other one for NVC.
But having an extra for your future does help.
There were times I needed mine inside the states and worried often I lose it.
I still got the paper but not the husband. :thumbs: :rofl:



If i take another original copies of these even if i loose the document (original) which we send to NVC i no need to worry about it.Very soon your husband will come to you.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

This is how I set mine up, I did one for my I-130 too. Its helpful and they see in one sight what you included.

Case Number_____________
Beneficiary_______________
Preference Category____________Spouse of United States Citizen

>National Visa Center address

To whom it may concern,
My name is _________, and I am the ___________and (that is if)appointed agent.
My I-130 has been approved and is currently on file with NVC.
I enclosed following items compromising the DS-230.

1. DS-230 (part1) completed and signed
2. DS-230 (part2) completed and unsigned per instruction
3.
4.
and so you make your listing. Organize papers according to numbering.

Please contact me with any concerns. Information of contact is listed below.

Thank You, Sincerely______________ and date it.

>>here I put my address and email



This is very helpful for me thank you sonjat.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Every legal document should be original plus attached copy of original. (make extra copy for yourself)
NVC will send all your documents to your consulate after approval. This is where you get the originals back.
Yes, it does worry me the same. People tell stories of lost original papers. But I say this is still the minority in the millions of others who have no issues. Keep faith.

What to submit for marriage I don't know. I'm IR5.
I guess much the same. Coversheet, 2 photographs, birth certificate, marriage....by the way, Readerchoice gave very good advice. Don't write/call the police clearance--police clearance. Its much better to name it "justice clearance".



What should be there in coversheet?
I have to get another original marriage and birth certificate.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Don't despair. Paying to much attention to others can pull your spirit down.

This other person might simply wasn't getting all their paper work done between approval of I-130 and interview.

Maybe they got delayed for some reason, or weren't in such hurry.



Yes i am trying to keep myself with hope but sometime i loose it for all these delay.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 08:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Neto...you need to use the filter and sort out example: IR-1, Country Sri-lanka after that look at the column Interview that have arrow up/down click on it, this will sort out ascending/descending date. Now this is where you look at others from case closed ===> interview date will give you an ETA of your country.

can't type today :lol: ....Yep edit by...bla...bla.



Yes,i did as the same way, you know one Sri lanka guy i 130 got approved on 2009-10-13 and his interview date was 2010-07-06,its almost 9 months after he got approved by immigration, so same will take for me??? :( :( :(
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 04:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

:lol: So far that's all I know, for other stuff it's country specific. Just make sure birth, marriage, justice clearance must be in orignial, other documents is also and should be in original too or minimun certified copy but I don't see it say certified anywhere for civil documents accepting certified copy. NEVER send in photocopy without original attach, should be original + photocopy == Get back original during/when interview is over, they will keep the photocopy for record. I was in this position with my wife many years back and CO said...next time send in photocopy too so he doesn't have to photocopy them and waste their time + $$$. Now it no cents cause i'm broke :lol:




I forgot to tell you.....on birth certificate must SHOWN both parents names.




Hi Readerchoice

By having experience on NVC hope you can help me by saying few things to get ready.I am Sri Lanka and husband is USC working over there,my i 130 got approved April 10th 2013 and waiting to get NVC number,before that i want to prepare the documents that they will ask for spouse,hope you can help me with this.

1.What are the documents my husband wanted to submit to NVC (Birth,marriage,police clearance ect) and does they ask in original???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 03:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

It seem that 60% on NVC thread get a checklist but most of the time cause they didn't submit in original documents.

Usually after interview you can definetely travel anywhere you wants, but I would just waited out for a day or two to get the passport back from Embassy. I was in New Zealand and they send it back on next day for my wife. So far from what I have read....some country after case closed at NVC they will get an interview setup within 2 weeks and another 2-3 weeks to interview date, that is the fastest I've seen.

When submitting documents to NVC pay close attention in the instructions on what they wants, espcially documents. For birth, marriage certificate they wants them in original not photocopy or certified copy, original you will get them back at time of interview. Mostly NVC send RFE for and it a waste of time too. I thought you have to wait for interview invitation package from embassy stating the time frame when you should get medical exam? I'm not sure on this or how it work or is it just like justice clearance documents, but medical should only cost a day max to get by.



Hi Readerchoice

Do they ask for original documents??? (Birth and marriage certificates), i have only one original copies of these, if i submit original to them how can i make sure they will give us before the interview date???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 02:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
Hi bsd058

i saw your timeline,hope everything going quickly in your case.You have only few steps to complete your case,am i right???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-19 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I also use VJ timeline to get an rough idea on the interview set date from date of case complete at NVC. Use the filter to filter out to your country, visa type to specific need and click on the arrow up/down on the interview column to sort out the date. For my country didn't have much only a few so I didn't get far....... :rofl:


http://www.visajourn...=5&op5=&op6=All



This doesn't show any idea
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-15 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

You mean this site........

http://travel.state..../wait_4638.html

But that is just general wait time for other visas doesn't tell much for immigration part but sure does help give you ideas.



I got this already,i need with some details
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-15 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
hi guys does anyone knows NVC official website which shows there processing time???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-15 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Any june applicant still not approved?

...guess i m alone now :(

Any june applicant still not approved?

...guess i m alone now :(



I was in the same place few days ago,very soon u will get approve bro,i am very sure of it.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-13 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I updated my timeline.
NVC received my I-130 yesterday.
Should be computerized middle of next week.
No problem with the phone call.



Hi how did u get to know they have received ur I-130 to NVC??? is there any number to call them and ask for???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-12 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Its very hard to say, but yeah take the advise from all of us "Have all your documents for each step ready"
I received the I-130 approval letter by snail mail within 7 days.
I called ONE time NVC and was told to give them 20 working days to generate case # and invoice.
So I be calling this coming Monday in hopes to receive it.
I have four steps after and hope I do well without any grievance from NVC side.
Don't forget printing everything and making copies of all you send out.
I say with my case# and invoice number I should run through this within the next 2 weeks,
and wait for them to finish up...and pray plenty... :dance:



Thank u for the advice sonjat,update ur every steps.Do u think i may get everything done (i mean my interview date) in 2 months?,have any idea
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-11 19:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

woooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.... congrats!!!!! welcome to the NVC stage.............



thank u,after waiting longggggggggg i got into NVC
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-11 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Congrats!!!!!!! we are all getting approved finally after such a long wait....now on to the next wait game... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:




Thank u,yes next waiting game.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-11 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

NVC usually takes 2 - 3 months, assuming everything goes smoothly and you've been proactive with gathering the necessary documents. Depending on how busy your consulate/embassy is, expect another 1 - 2 month wait for an interview. You could have the visa as soon as July, or as late as September. It depends on how quickly you get through NVC.



September is too late,better if i get early its already 10 month.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-11 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I imagine you jumped with joy.
Congratulation. Welcome to the NVC stage.
:lol:



yes happy,hope u might know how long the NVC get to finish the job,how many months this take to finish the entire job???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-11 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

i feel sad for my self, seems the people i am asking help loves procrastinating... need your prayers guys for my husband and sister to finally do what they need to do...




I got approved :lol: ,happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-10 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

It seems to come when you lease expect it, i surelly had given up...I'll keep both of you in my prayers...


How do i move over to the other thread everyone else seems to go to after an approval?



When i am going to say, i got approve????????????????
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-10 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I am the only one left for approval now



I am the only one left for approval now



Dnt worry i am also with u,still no response after send RFE :(
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-10 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Got the text at 1:45 Am this morning ......My husband is finally approved!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



Congrats to you. :)
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-10 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
Vermont processing August 6,2012 applications :( but June fillers still waiting,when they will approve????????????????????
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-08 03:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I told you
I submitted on 29. And next was apr 03 when they again wrote ###### like we have received actively processing bla bla
But now just after 2-3 days again sent second RFE
I studied in some sites

RFE is not that bad as
Bad is denial warning letter
Notice of intend to deny
NOID the say

They also say a new processing time will start after we submit this second RFe



Stay with hopes good thing will come to u soon.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-06 22:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Submitted march 29
And here's a message of second RFE
Things r getting tough for me


Submitted march 29
And here's a message of second RFE
Things r getting tough for me




When did they received ur 1st RFE???
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-06 05:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

You mean more than two RFEs means automatic cancellation. Are there any guidelines or rules related to that
Any source pl



When did they received your 1st RFE??????
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-06 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Aand just after all I was expecting a decision, here comes second RFE
""On April 5, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the material requested. This case will be held in suspense until we either receive the evidence/information or the opportunity to submit it expires. A new processing period will begin when we receive your response. You or your representative will be notified by that office of a decision or if any further information or action is needed from you. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.""

I am in shock. Why couldn't they demand all docs on first RFE?



Ho god its really annoying.Just hold on
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-05 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

This is the exact statement shown on my case number also after I have submitted RFE.
On inquiry..they say - we will revert within 60 days....so...just wait till they revert..

I am also waiting



Dont worry..Be patient My friend..I have completed 10 months...

they will revert with decision...
coz all docs required are asked in RFE...even if more than one document.

Secong RFE is very very very rare...so be positive...and keep hoping.



We all are with you...specially people like me who are in similar stage....May God give us all strength to bear whats happening



Thank you,ur words gives me more hopes,lets wait and see
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-04 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Key words: up to

This doesn't mean it will necessarily take 60 days. But it could. Usually it doesn't take that long.



if it happen in a week or two it would be great
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-03 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I assume it depend whom at the time reviewing your case at USCIS. But so far I have seen few in this forum got approve within a week or 2.



God should help me plz everyone pray for me.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-03 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

It just saying they have received your documents and are in the process of reviewing those documents, which can take up to 60 days but cases by cases are different, meaning could be a week, some others are more to get an approval but the worst is to get a second RFE. At this time you can't do much but to wait.




Come by April thread ........




Do you think i will get 2nd RFE??? Why dnt they ask the necessary doc. in the 1st RFE???? to get approve it take 60 days???? i am down now, its almost going to be 10 months
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-03 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
Hello everyone we got RFE (asking for foreign language marriage certificate) and we submitted on 26th march 2013,they have received on 2nd April,below what they have update on my case status.I cannot understand below highlighted line can u guys explain me plz.




On April 2, 2013, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Once a timely response to the request for evidence is received by USCIS, we review the evidence or information you submitted. If you submitted the requested evidence, we continue with the adjudication of your application or petition in light of the new evidence.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-03 05:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Submitted RFE. Now waiting for approval this week. 10 months in 3 days. Long time.



we both are on the same boat :wacko:
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-04-01 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Thank you to all of you standing me by.

I'm so glad we got the address change done before approval.

What made this so difficult for me and my young children is that we have no one to call family but us.

If it weren't for friends helping My heart would break.

I guess its back to waiting again for me.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I updated my timeline...under IR5



Congrates

im still here i've not been approved yet and isnt hereing anything not even a RFE....june29



u can call them bec they are working on july 2nd files
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-03-29 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Use the tracking number on the receipt.....



yes i do.since it is 2 days we mailed the RFE but no any news whenever i check the case status :(

Any other June filer left with me who hasnt got approval yet.?



Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :crying:
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-03-29 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Normally...they get it within 1-2 daus depending upon postal service...and they change the status saying....we have received the response. we are actively processing case bla bla...



congrats Sonjat

After I submitted documents...I filed service request...and here is the response...


The status of this service request is:

Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below.


I feel so bad over this now...10 months..almost




Guess they work without any heart feelings,thats y we are still waiting.
neto123Not TellingSri Lanka2013-03-29 11:08:00