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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThose of ya'll with kiddos
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ May 13 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, you're baby will get US citizenship through you and the US embassy should be able to get the baby a US passport and apply for a social security number. I would call the embassy in Japan to find out what you need to bring with you, I'm assuming your US passport and the baby's birth certificate.

Also, Japan does not allow dual citizenship.

Diana


That's awesome!
Saves me a lot of headache.
Japan doesnt allow dual citizenship? That's odd. My friend told me that her son was a dual citizen and had to choose before he was 21. But she is a lot older than me and a lot of things may have changed since she had her kid.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThose of ya'll with kiddos
QUOTE (MsZ @ May 13 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know I read about this on here somewhere... have you tried searching??

Any chance you can have her visit just in time to give birth?


I've done a little research on it but not much. Ive been too busy lately reading up on NVC stuff and getting things in order for this new house we are buying, etc etc.

Unfortunately no. She is here visiting right now but leaving in a couple of weeks. Since she is so far along, even if she did get her visa I wouldnt want her to fly back before giving birth because I dont want to harm the baby. Soooo, after she has the baby I want her to wait a couple of months, hopefully during that time she will have her interview and then come back around October or November.

Man, Im sure the people on the plane are going to love us. haha
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 14:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThose of ya'll with kiddos
If we are filling out the forms to send to the NVC we obviously have to leave off any information about the kiddo because she isn't due until August.
So what happens after my little demon baby is born? Do we have to file a new petition? I've heard mixed things.
Some people say we have to start the process all over again. *gets gun polished and ready to put myself out of misery*
Some people say we just need to get the baby a passport and that's it. That our baby will be a dual citizen until she is 20 and then she has to decide what country she wants to be a citizen of.

Anyone know?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMOVE to IRAQ AND APPLY FOR VSC
QUOTE ( @ May 13 2008, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 13 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Soldiers make big sacrifices, and for that they should receive special treatment.


They get it, they really do, while some struggle to get a house loan a military person is 100% guaranteed a 250,000 home loan no questions asked. Free health care, free housing (even with their family, I couldnt tell you how many friends I have that married a woman only to get a bigger house and a bigger paycheck), tax free, and government shopping, cheap food, clothes (name brand too) CDs , DVDs , free education (sometimes they pay you to go to school as well as your school) you name it and all tax free. The people in our military are well taken care of. I am happy that we do take care of our military but to say that they deserve special treatment for everything in their life is something I cant do. I support our military, my whole family is in the military and most of my good friends are, I pray for them everyday, but I understand it was their choice, it is the life they wanted, they are happy doing what they do, except for the first timers, they had no idea what they were getting into , but for those that reenlisted knew that the military life was for them.


Damn... Makes me want to sign up for the military. haha
If I wasnt so old and already married I think I would. Esp. with all the stuff Im having to pay for with this new house we are buying.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMOVE to IRAQ AND APPLY FOR VSC
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 13 2008, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MsZ @ May 13 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you saying that spouses of soldiers should get special treatment? I'm failing to grasp the nature of the gripe.

All I know is this : My husband is at work now and after work he'll return to his very comfortable home and have a full meal and nobody will shoot near him or in any way threaten the lives of his family. I very much want him to be with me but I'm not going to begrudge someone who is getting out of a hellish situation that perhaps, just perhaps, the US government feels somewhat responsible for creating.

Also consider that many have the option of leaving the US to be with our spouses if this process does not meet with our satisfaction. (I don't right now because of a blemish in my background, but in time I will.)

I hate this process. I hate what Vermont is up to. But on this issue, I give them a pass.


You want to know if I think spouse of soldiers should get special treatment ? .... Personally and I know a lot would agree with me .... YES!

Our lives are very different to civillian lifestyles .... you're lucky in the fact you always know that your Husband will be in his comfortable home with a full meal and nobody will shoot near him .... whereas we can be separated from our Husbands without a moments notice sometimes and not even know where they are or whether we'll ever see them alive again.
There's a few on this website in that exact situation ..... yet they have had to wait weeks and some of them months to see if their expedites will be processed.

There is a reason why Military Spouses have their own day .... and the President thanks us (supposedly) ...... we have a difficult lifestyle, which doesn't end when this visa process is over .... Army and Marines now deploy for 15 months!!!!
That's 15 months of not knowing if your Husband will come back dead in a bag .... alive or possibly with no arms or legs .... I doubt you have those conversations with your Husband at night on the webcam .... the conversations where you have to discuss what could happen in the future.

No, you probably talk about the fact it's a shame you can't live under the same roof .... whereas a lot of military spouses are discussing how we'll cope if when the next time we see our Husbands we have to feed them and wipe their backsides.

None of us choose the person we fall in love with .... and unlike you, we don't have the option of simply moving countries .... our Husbands belong to the US Government and we have no choice but to go through this silly process in a hope we can support them face to face instead of occassional calls on a SAT-Phone.



Damn Sarah...
I really never thought about what you have to go through until now. Everything you just said is so right!
You have so much more to worry about and stress about. I seriously got a lump in my throat when reading this. Jesus, I hope you get approved soon and I hope your husband comes back safe everytime.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMOVE to IRAQ AND APPLY FOR VSC
I have actually wondered this same thing.
I really have no idea.

I do know that VSC is a big crock of shiet.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-13 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax question
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 12 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What she needs is an ITIN number, you can request one through the IRS. The only bad thing that I see with ammending this year is that you will not qualify for the tax stimulus rebate because anyone who files single or jointly with a person with an ITIN is diqualified from receiving it. If that is not an issue for you, I would go ahead and do an ammended return and request and ITIN for your wife.


What happens if I already have received the Stimulus rebate and then request an ITIN number?
Im guessing I just wouldnt be able to ammend right?
I havent received the rebate yet but the website says Im scheduled to this week maybe...


QUOTE (Jomo @ May 12 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does she have her social security number now?


No, not until she gets her Visa.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-12 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax question
Im not sure anyone knows this but I wanted to see before I contact the IRS.
Last year I was married, but since my wife doesnt have a SS# I filed as single.
Is there a way I can go back and adjust that now or do I have to wait until she gets her Green card?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-12 07:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ May 2 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One thing I noticed about my NOA1. I went home and looked at it after we had that discussion about which date VSC uses. I showed a "received date 12/29/08" One day after my package arrived at the service center. BUT then again the date of my NOA1 and the date online showed 2/19
Sooo I dont know if that matters at all since it really seems like they go by the date the NOA1 was sent.

I think I just confused myself.


No worries Amastar, we're just really pleased you got your good news.
I too have my received date on my NOA1, but the actual NOA1 date is February.
The pattern is definately showing NOA1 date approvals, in which case there is a possibility you are the start of the February box .... God I hope so good.gif


Youre right Sarah,
I think it does go by the NOA1 date. Which should be a great sign for everyone!!
Trust me when I say this, there is nothing special about me or my case. I REALLY think that VSC will start shooting out approvals now. I cant wait to see everyone else's "YAY! WE GOT APPROVED!" posts.
smile.gif
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-02 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are definately doing this by NOA1, that's why it's not going by first come first served.

Your NOA1 is when the clock starts ticking .... sadly the latter end of 2007 got caught up and their NOA1's were delayed.
You've got a January NOA1 date, well, they're working on those.
I'm thinking there's a couple of adjudicators .... they will be allocated boxes from the processing of our files at Chicago Lockbox .... in there will be willy nilly dated files, but all will be roughly around the same time for their NOA1's .... whether they'll be October filers or December filers is not important, these guys have pretty much the same NOA1 date in most cases.

This is why the approvals looked willy nilly to us with no way of telling who will be next ... as if we were in on the roulette table .... they weren't going by filing date, they were going by NOA1 dates and those around the time of that date.
Sure, there have been a couple of anomolies, but that was pure luck for being slung in the box with an earlier NOA1 date .... maybe their particular box was over flowing ?? and so got plonked into one that wasn't so full.

If you look at Delicia's spreadsheet again, you will start to see some form of pattern.
The December NOA1's are nearing the point of being cleared .... whoever has that box, well done.
The January NOA1's are about a quarter or so done, I guess the guy with the December NOA1 box will soon be moving onto another box, which will be either January NOA1's or February NOA1's .... it will depend on what he has been allocated.

Amastar was a February NOA1, so it is possible we will see some more February NOA1 dates being approved ... remember he had no touches, and his approval was simply emailed out of the blue .... therefore please do not panic about not getting touches .... touches means they are working on your file, but does not mean you won't get approval if you don't get touched.

Hang in there guys xx


One thing I noticed about my NOA1. I went home and looked at it after we had that discussion about which date VSC uses. I showed a "received date 12/29/08" One day after my package arrived at the service center. BUT then again the date of my NOA1 and the date online showed 2/19
Sooo I dont know if that matters at all since it really seems like they go by the date the NOA1 was sent.

I think I just confused myself.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-02 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAY, APPROVED OCTOBER VSC FILER - TODAY!!!!!
Congrats Kitty!!!
That's so awesome!!!

It's a great feeling huh?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-16 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI have a quick question about the DS-3032
QUOTE (trailmix @ May 27 2008, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ May 27 2008, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought I read somewhere that my wife can email the NVC with her Choice of Agent form.
How is that possible if it needs a signature?

While she was here I prepared one for her and had her sign it. Can I just mail it for her?
If possible I want her to email the form to save time but I just dont want there to be any more delays.

Thanks


Yes you can email the information if you would like to. You do not email the actual form, she just emails who she nominates as her agent - or stating she is not nominating an agent.

How is this possible if it requires a signature? Since you are not actually sending the 'form', it doesn't seem to make any difference to them. good.gif

On the other hand, if you are more comfortable with regular mail, why not go ahead and just mail it in when the time comes.

You may want to check out this page for instructions (you will find a lot of information in the VJ wiki pages, which you can access from the tab at the top of this page, also a lot of information can be found by clicking on the Guides tab).

http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form


ahh this is great! Thanks. I sent it to my wife just now.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-27 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI have a quick question about the DS-3032
I thought I read somewhere that my wife can email the NVC with her Choice of Agent form.
How is that possible if it needs a signature?

While she was here I prepared one for her and had her sign it. Can I just mail it for her?
If possible I want her to email the form to save time but I just dont want there to be any more delays.

Thanks
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-27 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ APPROVED!!! VSC I-130 ~
SARAH!!!!!
THATS SO FREAKING GREAT!!!

Now the next step!
My wife just went back this morning. Now Ill probably go back to spending a lot more time here again.

Its so great to hear though! Im so happy for you pretty girl!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-26 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 9 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are a huge amount of us that are about to reach our 180 days..If there are that many of us on VJ imagine how many of us there REALLY are.
They have to be aware of that. I predict we will get news very very soon. If not, I dont know what I will do. I guess i will call my congressman again.
and yes, hyd, It is VERY unfair to those of us that have been waiting forever.
Here is my thing - if they have SO MANY people with K-1 getting approved (a long time ago if they filed in october) and they are SO BACKED UP with 130s.....then lets use some common sense and move some employees around and equal times up...I mean seriously.
I just feel completely injusticed.
When I called my congressman the lady assigned to my case had the nerve to say to me "this isnt going to be approved in a few days, it does take some time" I almost hit the ceiling...I felt completely disrespected
I said "maam I am aware that this is a lengthy process and I am aware that you have plenty of work to do besides my case, but to respond to your statement I am the one that had to leave my husband as a newly wed to come home and fulfill a teaching contract, I am the one that at the end of a long day goes home to a house alone, I wake up every morning without my husband, I am painfully aware of exactly how long this process is infact taking"

guys- there has to be something we can do - right???
maybe a petition is a good idea??


If there is something that can be done please count me in and let me know what to do.
I know I haven't been waiting as long as most but I'm getting really frustrated with this whole thing.
In the beginning I thought "sure we can wait 9 or 10 months. We are strong enough" but I'm starting to realize it may take 13-15 months or longer!
When I see other people getting approved it makes me happy and gives me hope that our application might be approved soon. But not seeing anything is driving me crazy!
I love my wife so much. Yes I will see her soon but I want to be with her and my new baby forever. Screw this one and two month visit bullsh!t!!!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-09 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 packet sent off today!
Wait a second.. I thought my wife needed something from the NVC before she could go get her police and medical records.

What exactly does she need to send me from the Police station?
I see in Loto's document it says;
7) Original 2 Police Certificates of the Beneficiary – One from the Passport office (PP Office PCC seems to be optional now) and the other from the Local District Police Station


Everything else I think I'm pretty clear about.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-02 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me. do i have to pay $400 for IV Fee Bill ($400) online using bank checking account (no credit card)
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 4 2008, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hyd617 @ Jun 4 2008, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 4 2008, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
doo i have to pay it the same time? which fee do i ahve to pay first? sorry guyz this is my first to file a petition and thanks a lot



first u would need to go to lotos thread and look at the flow chart (under nvc fastest process) thread

u would first pay AOS 70$ online using ur debit card, and u need ur IIN number and case number to logon (call NVC to get ur iin number)

then after a week or so you pay 400$



hi im new to this vj's is theres any way u could paste the link to check it thanks a lot and god bless u


Do you mean this link?
https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

Loto's sheet helps alot.
Some of it is a bit confusing but starts to make sense as you go through the process.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-04 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures000 was APPROVED?!?!?!?!?!?
Congrats mate!!!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-05 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
QUOTE (sarudoshi @ Jun 5 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes that's true. Police Department in Japan requires the applicant to submit a letter of request from NVC which if I am not mistaken should be included in the checklist packet for DS230 (Got nothin' from NVC though).

What I did was I called the PD and requested if I can just bring my NOA2 since I didn't receive such letter from NVC so, they just made a copy of it, my passport, one passport photo and 400yen fee. Remember, she needs to acquire more than one Police clearance if she lived in different places for more than six months after her 16th birthday. Approximately five working days to get a Police Clearance, more than a week if it's in Tokyo.

Hope this info. helps.


QUOTE (Amastar @ Jun 5 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sarudoshi @ Jun 5 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once the AOS Bill entered into NVC system you can go on and send your I-864 package. Once your wife's Choice of Agent letter entered into NVC system they will generate the Immigrant Visa Bill $400 payable online. After you paid the IV Bill, NVC will generate the DS230 so be ready with all documents from your wife or your wife can send it directly to NVC (via FEDEX), takes three days.

Documents to be sent to NVC are DS230 form PartI with signature and PartII w/o sign., Birth Certificate with English translation, Police Clearance, Copy of Passport biographic data and 2 passport photos. (Divorce degree with English translation if any).

Goodluck.


This is great info, Just what I was looking for. Thanks
Just so Im straight, I can go ahead and send in the I-864 package now along with my tax returns, paycheck stubs and letter from my job, right?

The thing Im getting hung up about is when can my wife go to the Police station? She tried once and they told her that she needs something from the Visa center before they will give her that information.

Thanks again



Another quick question for the guys married to Japanese citizens. I cant remember since it was so long ago that I sent in my I-130 but isnt the Marriage certificate the same as the divorce decree or is it the Honseki(family register) that Im thinking about.

I seem to only remember sending in Two Japanese documents before. Luckily I got two copies of the translations the first time. So all of that is ready to go.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-06 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
QUOTE (sarudoshi @ Jun 5 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once the AOS Bill entered into NVC system you can go on and send your I-864 package. Once your wife's Choice of Agent letter entered into NVC system they will generate the Immigrant Visa Bill $400 payable online. After you paid the IV Bill, NVC will generate the DS230 so be ready with all documents from your wife or your wife can send it directly to NVC (via FEDEX), takes three days.

Documents to be sent to NVC are DS230 form PartI with signature and PartII w/o sign., Birth Certificate with English translation, Police Clearance, Copy of Passport biographic data and 2 passport photos. (Divorce degree with English translation if any).

Goodluck.


This is great info, Just what I was looking for. Thanks
Just so Im straight, I can go ahead and send in the I-864 package now along with my tax returns, paycheck stubs and letter from my job, right?

The thing Im getting hung up about is when can my wife go to the Police station? She tried once and they told her that she needs something from the Visa center before they will give her that information.

Thanks again
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-05 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
I'm pretty sure Im doing this right but just for the hell of it,
at this point I have paid the $70 online. It shows "PAID"
I printed out the cover sheet thingy.
They have my wifes Choice of Agent (me)

What's the next step? Send in the packet?
Can I submit any other forms online or is it only the choice of agent form that can be sent online?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-04 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresW-2 and I-864EZ questions
QUOTE (jgay80 @ Jun 6 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you only have transcripts use the I864...its the safest choice...just more questions than the I864EZ since on the I864 you could use a co-sponser and other assets...for those questions just put N/A....thats what i used and did as well and my I864 was accepted with no problem..


Works for me too!!
I864 it is!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-06 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresW-2 and I-864EZ questions
Woah this is a good question!!!
I just filled out the EZ today. All I have is transcripts though. My 2007 is the actual copy of the w2.

Should I just tear up the EZ and fill out the regular I-864???
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-06 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$400 AOS fee Rejected???
QUOTE (Amastar @ Jun 11 2008, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm having the same problem with my AOS bill.
I've tried to pay twice now and it keeps getting rejected.
I verified my account number and routing number, I know I have the money in my account.
I called my bank and verified I dont have restrictions on my account.
I have never seen it even tried to hit my account. Like I've never seen it hit the bounce.
My wife got an email in the mail saying that they have accepted me as the choice of agent.
I tried calling the NVC but they said they dont know anything about the online system.

What happens is, Ill pay it online. The next day it shows paid. Then Ill come back a day later and it shows not paid.

The IV bill is already showing too. So Ill be paying that next.

Should I try it a third time?


Wait a second... Im supposed to mail in the AOS package BEFORE I pay online??
I have been thinking that I have to mail this thing in AFTER it shows paid.
Man, this is confusing.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-11 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$400 AOS fee Rejected???
I'm having the same problem with my AOS bill.
I've tried to pay twice now and it keeps getting rejected.
I verified my account number and routing number, I know I have the money in my account.
I called my bank and verified I dont have restrictions on my account.
I have never seen it even tried to hit my account. Like I've never seen it hit the bounce.
My wife got an email in the mail saying that they have accepted me as the choice of agent.
I tried calling the NVC but they said they dont know anything about the online system.

What happens is, Ill pay it online. The next day it shows paid. Then Ill come back a day later and it shows not paid.

The IV bill is already showing too. So Ill be paying that next.

Should I try it a third time?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-11 08:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUCIS agent transfered to NVC???
I tried again and this time it went through. I checked my bank account online the next day and saw the 70.00 deducted by ACH.

All the information was the same as when I put it in the first time.
Anyway, I guess third times a charm.
Thanks guys.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-13 07:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUCIS agent transfered to NVC???
QUOTE (hyd617 @ Jun 11 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Jun 11 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called NVC and talked to an agent that said online payments are not accepted at this time??
Since when????

Isnt that how most people do it?
Why do they have this page and the option to enter all my bank info if it doesnt work now??


https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx


I guess I should just screw all this mess and just mail the hard copy in and stop wasting time


they always say that, just go pay online.. dont listen to them! thats what they told me to

get ur iin number (if u havent yet call at night time- day ppl do not give it for whatever reason)


I've tried to pay twice online and both times it said PAID then I check back in a couple of days and it shows "NOT PAID" and rejected.
I know I have the money in the bank and I verified my bank info.

Ill try one more time. 3rd times a charm?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-11 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUCIS agent transfered to NVC???
I just called NVC and talked to an agent that said online payments are not accepted at this time??
Since when????

Isnt that how most people do it?
Why do they have this page and the option to enter all my bank info if it doesnt work now??


https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx


I guess I should just screw all this mess and just mail the hard copy in and stop wasting time
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-11 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnything else needed by me?
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Jun 25 2008, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So you already sent the DS-230 with the stuff they asked you to send? I wasn't sure since it's not listed on your timeline. If you did, then you should hear from the in about two weeks, either if it's an RFE or a case completed auto message at their number.

I'm not sure how soon they schedule appointments with the US embassy in Tokyo, but for most they make the appointments on the second week of the month for the following month. See if you can find other members going through Tokyo for CR1 visas and ask them. But if it works like most embassies, and there are no RFEs, you should be able to have an interview while you're there with her.

Diana


Actually I just paid the IV bill and sen off my wife's DS-230 with all the stuff requested today.
So you're saying if there is an RFE it will be within the next two weeks? That would be great as I dont leave until the end of July. I could have everything sent in before I leave.

How about for the interview? I'm assuming I should bring a copy of my birth certificate and passport but should I gather anything else before I head to Japan?

Thanks guys.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-25 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnything else needed by me?
I'm headed back to Japan at the end of next month to be with my wife when she has our baby!(I'm really excited!)

Anyway, I just paid the $400.00 IV bill fee and all the paperwork has been sent.
The only thing that has me worried is if there is a RFE I wont be here. I guess I should be able to send everything from Japan but I'm hoping we crossed all our "i"s

Do you think it's possible for me to be there when she has her interview?
I'll be there in Japan for the next three months.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-25 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures** Awaiting VSC Approval ?? **
I'd be down for that trip!
hehe
Thanks again Sarah and Loto for all your help.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-03 08:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures** Awaiting VSC Approval ?? **
For some reason this part of the process scares me. The first step seems so easy compared to this one.
Maybe Im just retarded.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-02 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures** Awaiting VSC Approval ?? **
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 28 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've noticed that we're all going a little bit insane with the waiting for our I-130 approvals from VSC (fondly known as the Vegas Service Centre). So, I thought I'd give you guys a good link for the next step so that you can be occupied productively while waiting for your turn to hit the jackpot ..... this should keep you busy for 5 minutes instead of going bonkers about where your approval is.

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=117
As you will see, there is tons of info on emailing your choice of agent or faxing if you wish.

The forms you'll be dealing with are below .... it's time to become familiar with them and also to prepare any documents you may need

Forms

The impending immigrant will need to look over the following 2 forms:

DS-3032 (choice of agent form)
http://www.state.gov...ation/80023.pdf

DS-230 parts 1 and 2
http://www.state.gov...ation/81807.pdf

The DS-230 form is a bit of a pain if you've been travelling to the US and back a lot as you'll need to list ALL of your visits etc .... so it's definately prudent to start this ASAP so that you can have it all together and organised.

The USC spouse will be receiving a copy of the Affidavit of Support (AOS), I've added the following links so it's easy for you to send to them incase he/she wants to look over it now and start preparing.

I-864 (AOS)
http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-864.pdf

or, alternatively the I-864EZ
http://www.uscis.gov...orm/I-864EZ.pdf

Of course, we now have the online payments option which will shave even more time off our wait at NVC.

Medical

Here is the NVC link for finding the doctor in your country who you will be seeing, I suggest you also familiarise yourself with where it will be happening and what you'll be screened for .... and yes you will probably be checked to see if you've had a sex change blink.gif .... so don't be surprised if they ask you to remove your underwear.

http://travel.state..../info_3739.html

Also, please begin to look at your doctors site and find which innoculations will be required for your medical and start them ASAP as it will probably be cheaper and easier on your arms if you've already had them, instead of turning up to the medical without them.

Interview

And finally your interview, here is the link to find out if there are any specific guidelines for your Embassy/Consulate.

http://travel.state..../info_3742.html

This is the link for all the required documents to also bring with you on top of your relationship evidence

http://travel.state..../info_3741.html

Photographs

And don't forget ladies and gentlemen, you'll need a few US sized passport photos for this process, if you haven't got them start finding someone in the your country who does them .... these are the guidelines

http://travel.state..../info_3740.html

Goodluck to us all during this VSC game of roulette for our approvals ..... at least this should keep your mind of it all for a while.
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This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Thanks Sarah! You rock as always.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-28 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf denied entry at POE, what happens to the CR-1?
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Jun 5 2008, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Apr 18 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think your wife might be talking about the a ban regarding the VWP.
I have heard if you are denied entry with the VWP you are not allowed to use it again for 5 years or something like that.
But as far as affecting the outcome of the Visa, no. I dont think it has an affect.


Are you sure about that? Can you point to a reference? I had never heard anything about that. I even asked USCIS, DoS, and my Senators office and never heard that. Though, admittedly, that doesn't mean much. They seem to leave out a lot of very relevant information when you call. :/


Which part? The fact that it won't affect your CR1 or the you won't be able to use the VWP for 5 years or so.
If I rememeber correctly I think it's less than 5 years but I will have to do some digging to find my source again. It's been a while.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-05 08:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf denied entry at POE, what happens to the CR-1?
QUOTE (iceman33 @ Apr 18 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Apr 18 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (iceman33 @ Apr 18 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marlita @ Apr 18 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well there's no 10 year ban...not sure where that came from. if she gets denied POE then that is all that happens...nothing affects here CR1 application. Its not illegal to visit while visa is pending...it just seems to be harder to get in thats all. I wouldn't offer up the info that she has a visa pending just try to come and see what happens. I know many people undergoing CR1 who visit the US with no problem.


I agree the 10-year ban seems ridiculous..dunno where my wife got the idea from..
Now the question is, if the denied entry is simply just a denied entry, why would lawyers almost ####### their pants when asked about visiting US during I-130 process? My take on that is it must have some ill effect if you tried but got turned back. Perhaps you will get extra screening or get scrutinized more at interview?


I think your wife might be talking about the a ban regarding the VWP.
I have heard if you are denied entry with the VWP you are not allowed to use it again for 5 years or something like that.
But as far as affecting the outcome of the Visa, no. I dont think it has an affect.


my wife is too scared to attempt anyway..sighs..
did your wife volunteer to attempt or did you talk her into it?
my wife worries that if she gets denied entry, she cannot enter US again in the immediate future..very hard to persuade her when I am not 100% confident myself..


My wife wanted to try. I actually was the one who was most scared. I told her we should wait.
Im glad someone has some balls. hehe
But actually, there is a website that helped my wife's confidence. She said it was full of Japanese women posting their stories about traveling to the US while their visa( both I-130 and 1-29f visas) was pending. Not one of them was denied entry. After my wife read that site she was more confident that everything would be fine. I'll ask my wife tonight for the link and send it to you. Maybe that will help your wife. Its all in Japanese too.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-18 08:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf denied entry at POE, what happens to the CR-1?
QUOTE (iceman33 @ Apr 18 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marlita @ Apr 18 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well there's no 10 year ban...not sure where that came from. if she gets denied POE then that is all that happens...nothing affects here CR1 application. Its not illegal to visit while visa is pending...it just seems to be harder to get in thats all. I wouldn't offer up the info that she has a visa pending just try to come and see what happens. I know many people undergoing CR1 who visit the US with no problem.


I agree the 10-year ban seems ridiculous..dunno where my wife got the idea from..
Now the question is, if the denied entry is simply just a denied entry, why would lawyers almost ####### their pants when asked about visiting US during I-130 process? My take on that is it must have some ill effect if you tried but got turned back. Perhaps you will get extra screening or get scrutinized more at interview?


I think your wife might be talking about the a ban regarding the VWP.
I have heard if you are denied entry with the VWP you are not allowed to use it again for 5 years or something like that.
But as far as affecting the outcome of the Visa, no. I dont think it has an affect.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-18 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProbably been asked before....
False alarm!
Im so goofy. I should have called before I posted this.
I called them and they said they received my DS-230
So I should hear something in 2-4 weeks.

How long does it usually take before case complete?
Not really 2 - 4 weeks right?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-08 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProbably been asked before....
When I saw that envelope I thought to myself... "Oh no... not a RFE!!"
But when I opened the envelope I saw that under needed documents it had listed "DS230"
I already sent that a couple of weeks ago though.
Maybe they hadnt gotten it yet before they sent this letter?
Should I re-send it?

I think I read somewhere before the some thing simular happened to someone here.
Any advice?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-08 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYATTA!!! Case completed July 11th!!!
Thank you everyone!

Does anyone know about how long before we get information about the interview?
Is it mailed to me or my wife?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-15 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYATTA!!! Case completed July 11th!!!
I told my wife just now!
So it looks like we have to start getting ready for the interview now.
I'm flying to Japan next week so I'll get to be with her not only for our daughter being born but for the interview too!

This is great news.
I just would like to personally thank Loto for your time saving document.
I really appreciate the time you spent on it. I highly reccomend it to any new people who aren't sure what they should send. To be honest this last step at the NVC was the most confusing for me. The whole, James Barcode, DS-230, AOS, etc etc.

My advice, take a step back, take a second to read as much as you can, then start one document at a time.

My wife and I would also like to thank everyone on VJ that has helped us get through this. Without forums like this one we would have made a ton of mistakes I'm sure. Thank you thank you

I will be sure to post when we find out about the interview.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-14 08:20:00