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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Completed!!!
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Jul 8 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (przy @ Jul 8 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's right, our case was just completed on July 7th. Thanks to everyone here! I am hoping that our interview process will go just as smooth as the rest of the process. I already decided from the very start of this process that I would be joining my spouse for the interview. Wish us luck!


Congrats przy rose.gif Now you have only 8 more weeks to live with your husband together rose.gif



It usually takes 8 weeks from Completion until interview?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-08 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
AOS bill paid 6/4


Glad to hear you got things cleared up regarding the RFE.
Man... Makes me nervous now.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-05 08:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
Still waiting here.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-03 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ May 7 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ May 7 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Called NVC today. They have received my case. I have a case number.
yay!


Amastar,

What was their received date? I will update the list with it.

Oh, and congratulations! smile.gif


The automated message says May 6th.
Thanks!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-08 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
Called NVC today. They have received my case. I have a case number.
yay!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-07 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Apr 25 2008, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Updated: April 25th, 2008

Updated: Martiniolive (NOA2)

Member Name ------ I-130 Sent ------- NOA1 Gen ------- NOA2 Gen ------- NVC Rec
Desiboy2k4 ---------- 12/03/07 ------- 01/29/08 ------- 04/23/08 ------- ??/??/??
Leedah --------------- 12/11/07 ------- 02/05/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Desilu ---------------- 12/14/07 ------- 01/31/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Jawsinger ------------ 12/20/07 ------- 02/19/08 ------- 04/11/08 ------- ??/??/??
j.debonis ------------- 12/20/07 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Justin & Masako ---- 12/24/07 ------- 02/11/08 ------- 03/28/08 ------- 04/15/08
Martiniolive ---------- 12/24/07 ------- 02/04/08 ------- 04/18/08 ------- ??/??/??
Amastar ------------- 12/24/07 ------- 02/13/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
ulfie2001 ------------ 12/08/07 ------- 02/04/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
htownboy25 -------- 12/30/07 ------- 02/07/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
esquivias ------------ 12/14/07 ------- 02/08/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Edward&Denise -----12/26/07 ------- 02/06/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Jennie-Ammar ------ 12/21/07 ------- 02/28/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Mike and Viena ------12/20/07 ------- 02/08/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Ted and Emma ------ 12/16/07 ------- 02/04/08 ------- 04/11/08 ------- 04/22/08
iceman33 ------------ 12/30/07 ------- 02/06/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
Ilya R. ---------------- 12/13/07 ------- 02/02/08 ------- ??/??/?? ------- ??/??/??
aalam2 --------------- 12/23/07 ------- 02/04/08 ------- 04/17/08 ------- ??/??/??
ed_and_sue --------- 12/21/07 ------- 02/04/08 ------- 04/04/08 ------- 04/15/08

Has anyone seen j.debonis around? I really hope he just hasn't had a chance to post lately and isn't as delayed as my list shows. sad.gif


Hey Justin,
Ako and I just got our approval letter.
We can be updated! Wahoo!
Thank you!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-02 08:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 24 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Apr 24 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 24 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Apr 24 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats guys on the approvals! Thats awesome!!!

It really seems like CSC kicks ### and VSC doesnt kick near as much ###。
VSC　葉ほã‚“とうにばかですよ！やだ

C'mon VSC!!! You can do it!! がã‚“ばってね！！！


What Japanese language is that ? yes.gif laughing.gif rofl.gif devil.gif


It's called Horribleanese tongue.gif


Cool !

Have baby started kicking on mom's tummy ???


She is kicking like crazy!!
She will be on the womans National soccer team one day.
But will she play for Japan or USA. That's the question?
She will be a soccer player like her daddy.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-24 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 24 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ Apr 24 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats guys on the approvals! Thats awesome!!!

It really seems like CSC kicks ### and VSC doesnt kick near as much ###。
VSC　葉ほんとうにばかですよ！やだ

C'mon VSC!!! You can do it!! がんばってね！！！


What Japanese language is that ? yes.gif laughing.gif rofl.gif devil.gif


It's called Horribleanese tongue.gif

Edited by Amastar, 24 April 2008 - 02:19 PM.

AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-24 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
Congrats guys on the approvals! Thats awesome!!!

It really seems like CSC kicks ### and VSC doesnt kick near as much ###?
VSC???????????????

C'mon VSC!!! You can do it!! ?????????
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-24 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
Mailed the I-130 packet on December 24 2007 as well.
I'm leaving for Tokyo next week. I figure it will get here while I'm away.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-01-09 16:12:00
Asia: East and PacificHelp with Japanese address please!!
QUOTE (smitty10 @ Apr 8 2008, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well i am in the airforce stationed in misawa japan. I have a question about the Japanese address system i was wondering if anyone could help me on formating it to western style address. I am starting the process of filing the I-129 and when it ask for her address it ask for number and street, Apt#, town or city, state or country and zip code. Now i am confused where to put in the information of her address

here is her address translated in english

9-78 okamisawa -street number
misawa - city
amori - prefecture
033-0021 - postal code
Japan

if anyone could specific details on how i can file the I-129 with the correct address it would be great
thanks


I didnt do the same form as you because I just filed the I-130 but this is the format I used for my wife's address. I had to dig up a copy of the form I sent.

Address (Number and Street)
Okamisawa 9-78, Amori
(Town or city)
Misawa
(State/Country)
Japan
(Postal Code)
033-0021

I'm sure others can validate if that's right or not.
I hope this helps.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-08 08:26:00
Asia: East and PacificWife coming to visit me on VWP from Japan.
Tomorrow morning is the big day!
Her flight will arrive at 9:30 cst.
I probably wont post about what happens until Friday.
Man I hope they let her in.


Oh on a side note, my wife went to the doctor today in Japan. She found out we are having a little girl!!!!
Im so stoked!!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-16 07:41:00
Asia: East and PacificWife coming to visit me on VWP from Japan.
QUOTE (handor @ Mar 19 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, exactly. Especially, if the ticket you plan to buy is nonrefundable, be sure the document shows the fare basis (which should indicate the fact). If you have a paper ticket, send a copy of that, too. Basically, it wouldn't make a lot of sense for you to go over there if she wants to be with you badly enough to sneak into the country, and it raises the financial loss if she decides to miss her flight home. And again, this also gives credible reasons for additional evidence (hotel rooms, tour reservations, anything in her name really) that would corroborate her return.

On the other hand, you should also be careful that she's not trying to fly home too close to her due date. Remember, even if they believe she intends to go home as planned, they might be nervous if there's any indication at all that she might give birth before she leaves. You should also confirm that the airlines will be OK with her flying at whatever stage she is in her pregnancy. I don't know any of the rules, but I've heard that people in advanced stages may be discouraged (prevented?) from boarding.


Just a quick update,
I bought my ticket and my wife now has a copy of my itinerary showing that I will be going back to Japan with her. She will be arriving in two weeks.
I'll be sure to let you know how it went.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-04 07:31:00
Asia: East and PacificWife coming to visit me on VWP from Japan.
QUOTE (handor @ Mar 19 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One thing I'm thinking about in advance for when my own fiancee comes to visit: if you have the money (or enough credit in a mileage program), why not schedule your next trip out to meet her before she gets here? If there were a way to get your Japan-bound trip to be on the same airplane as hers, that'd be ideal, but even if not, having a (nonrefundable?) ticket to run over and visit her might look good.

That would also give you a chance to book a hotel (in her name) or make other plans that lend weight to her intention to return.

I don't know if anyone else has tried this in the past (if so, please let me know!) but it seems like it would certainly make a good impression and constitute circumstantial evidence of plans for her to return.


That's actually not a bad idea at all. As a matter of fact I DO intend on returning to Japan with her on the same flight when she leaves and then staying until our baby is born. Maybe a couple months after she gets back to Japan.

Are you saying I should just send her a copy of my itenerary to show the IO?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-19 13:17:00
Asia: East and PacificWife coming to visit me on VWP from Japan.
My wife is planning to visit me here in Texas for about a month.
Ive heard\read mixed results. I know every place is different regarding POE.
Im hoping that she will be allowed to enter with no problems. There are several draw backs to this visit though. I would like to hear your opinions on if its a good idea or not.
1) Ive heard that some people bring papers from their work place or copies of their apartment leases showing they will return to Japan after the visit. Unfortunately my wife lives with her mother and doesnt have a job now because she is pregnant. Do you think its possible that they wont ask to see these things and still admit entry.

2) she is about 19 weeks pregnant. By the time she comes her belly will be pretty difficult to hide. Would the immigration officer see her being pregnant as intent to immigrate?

3) I've heard from another poster, Justin and Masako, that the officer was already aware of the pending I-130 before she even told the officer. I told my wife she should be honest about everything and let them know that we applied for her I-130 visa in December and have recieved the NOA1 and now are currently waiting for the rest of the process. I plan to mail or fax her a copy or the original NOA1 to show to the officer. I hope by doing this they will realize that she does intend to go back to Japan for the interview. She is just simply wanting to visit me and my family again for a short visit to help ease the pain of being apart. Do you think this will matter?

I just returned from Tokyo from a two month visit with my wife. When I passed through customs I asked one of the officers a few questions and he said he didnt think there would be any problem since Japan has the VWP. Im still nervous.

Any advice would be great
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-19 07:27:00
Asia: East and PacificAngry at Stereotypes... WHY CAN'T I LOVE AN ASIAN???????
Really, really weird hearing the Asian stereo typing in reverse. I dont know how many times I've been called a "wee-a-boo" or "pinkerton", (mostly by my ex-girlfriend of 8 years who also is Vietnamese).

I've always ignored it. I love my wife. Even if she was American, Russian or African. I love her as a person.

Keep on loving your man.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-20 15:16:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
Ahh I remember these days.
Its been a couple of years since I contributed but I wanted to wish everyone good luck on your journey.
Reading all these posts is making me remember all the stuff me and my wife had to go through.
I havent been keeping up with the USCIS and the wait time since Ako moved here but hopefully things have sped up since we had to go through all of this.

Take care and good luck the rest of the way!
AmastarMaleJapan2010-11-09 17:46:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
Just wanted to give an update.

Ako and I got back to Texas Monday August 20th. Went through the POE with no problems at all and now everyone is here with me.
Couldnt be happier.
I will update when we get SS card and whatever else.

Good luck guys!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-10-22 08:10:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
Im really sorry Ive been slacking on this thread.
I cant remember if Ive posted since my wife's application got approved at the NVC but it was approved July 11th.
Called NVC tonight and they say her interview is set for 9:30 on Sept 29th.

Ill post more after the interview!
Thanks

Oh! And good luck to those of you whose wives have their interview today!!
We should all meet in Tokyo for a beer afterwards to celebrate.
But I know yall probably wont read this until after your back home.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-08-08 07:55:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
I have a question
- What does my wife need from the NVC in order to get the Police documents? She told she tried to go once to the one in Tokyo but they said she needs something from the NVC.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-06-05 12:11:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
I just got my NOA2 approval email!!!!
Can you update us in your document J&M?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-05-02 08:32:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Mar 29 2008, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last night (Friday, March 28th, 2008) Masako and I got an email from USCIS CRIS, our I-130 petition is approved and our NOA2 has been mailed! smile.gif
I just had to tell everyone!!!!! biggrin.gif


No way! Thats freaking awesome!
We sent our I-130 about the same time.
But mine is at VSC.

Congrats man! I hope everything keeps moving fast for you guys.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-30 07:36:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Mar 12 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so for all of you wondering about my wifes visit while having an I-130 petition in progress here are the details.

She took a train to Tokyo (from Osaka) and then flew directly to the Minneapolis St. Paul airport (MSP). The immigrations officer was polite and only asked a few questions. He did know that we had an I-130 in progress and asked if she was moving here. She said she would be eventually but we were still waiting for the NOA2 at this point. She also showed him a letter from her company stating that she had requested and been granted vacation days from March 5th through the 12th and that she was expected back at work on the 13th, she also showed him her employee ID card. He welcomed her to Minnesota and wished her a good visit. They didn't take her to another room for questioning, this was just in the normal line. She also had with her an employment certificate showing when she started at the company, her flight itinerary (showing her return flight), and copies of our NOA1 and Marriage certificate, though she never showed them to him as he didn't ask for additional evidence.

She said they were much nicer then the people at Detroit, and we decided that would be her POE from now on, even though its not as convenient and costs more because of the train to Tokyo. But the flight is also about 3 hours shorter which helps. She returned to Japan going from Minneapolis to Detroit to Osaka and had no issues there either as they only take your I-94 (I think) slip from your passport as you get on the plane.

The visit was great but far too short. I hope this can give hope to those of you looking at visits during the immigration process. smile.gif


Wow!! thanks for updating Justin. Thats really great news and gives me hope maybe my wife can come visit me.
I know every place is different but I think Dallas, Texas is really laid back too and maybe there is a chance she wont have any hassle.
You said he already knew about the I-130 in progress and asked if she was moving here but did he ask to see the employment letter and stuff or did your wife just offer it to him?
Unfortunately my wife is not working now because she is pregnant. I wonder if she just brought a copy of her rental agreement or bills or something like that if it would be enough.

Thanks again man, this made my day.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-14 22:55:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Mar 3 2008, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, I must have depressed the hell out of everyone. lol tongue.gif

My wife comes in just a couple days now. Wish us luck at the PoE! smile.gif


First I just want to wish you guys luck! I look forward to your post about if there is any trouble or not. I hope everything will go smoothly.

Second, Man.... I can totally related with your previous post. I feel the same way about being away from my wife for so long. I was lucky in that my work let me take a couple of months off to come stay with my wife here in Japan but I go back to Texas in a couple of weeks and then its no telling how long it will be before I get to hold her or kiss her again. I saw her in November and then didnt see her again until January 17th and I felt like being away even for that long was stress on our relationship. I totally understand everything you wrote man. If we had a finish line to look forward to then things would be so much better.

Anyway, kuddos man. Great points.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-03-06 04:10:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Feb 25 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My wife is coming to visit me from March 5th through the 11th. Shes taking the shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo and flying directly from Narita to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport so that I can be there in case of some issue at immigration. She will have a copy of our NOA1, her employment certificate, a letter from her boss (in English) stating that she has vacation leave and will return to work on the 13th, she will also have her employee ID badge and of course a return ticket. I am really hoping that none of this will be necessary but we don't want to take any chances. These things were on the recommendation from the Osaka - Kobe consulate, though they did warn that there was no guaranty and its pretty much up to the Immigration officer at the POE, which I already knew.

I know some people bring bank statements and lease/rental contracts but since she lives with her parents and all the documents would be in Japanese anyway we are hoping this will be sufficient. Of course I asked her not to volunteer any info to the immigration officer, but that she should have it if any questions arise. I am also hoping that if something does go wrong that she will be able to contact me either by her cell phone (US one) or by asking to have me paged or something.

How have visits during immigration proceedings worked out for others here who have Japanese spouses? Has anyone done this lately through the MSP POE? If so what was your or your spouses experience like?

We decided on MSP because we usually fly to Detroit from Osaka and then to MSP but the immigration officers at Detroit are real jerks. On my last visit to Japan (Dec 07 - Jan 08) I came back via Narita to MSP and the immigration officers seemed much nicer. That and, as I said before, I can be right there if there are issues.

Thanks,


Wow! This is really exciting. My wife wants to try to come visit me when I get back in Texas but we are really worried about the whole denied entry thing. Please keep me updated and let me know how everything goes at the POE.
My wife also lives with her parents and unfortunately quit her job recently because she is pregnant.
Thanks
AmastarMaleJapan2008-02-26 02:55:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
Kinda slow to reply because I'm in Tokyo now visiting my wife but just wanted to post that I got my NOA1 on Feb. 13th
I still can't track it online though.

Really excited about what comes next!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-02-18 01:06:00
Asia: East and PacificAll Japan Filers
Hello all, December I-130 filer here.
I just had a quick question for the other fellow nihon filers.
I keep reading everyone's timelines in the signatures and I never see anything about sending in the I-130.
I was always under the impression that you HAVE to send the I-130 petition regardless of if you are going the CR/IR, K-1/K-3 route.

Was this step just left out of the timeline or did most of you guys just start with the 129f and that's it?
If it was left out, how much time passed before you started the 129f process or was it done at the same time?

I filed for my wife in December and now I'm still trying to decide what I should do next.
Should I ride out the I-130 and go the CR\IR route or should I start getting her K3 packet ready to send...
I'm going to Tokyo to see her next week. I guess we will decide then.

Anyway, hajimemashite from Jeff and Ako!!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-01-10 14:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember'07 Filers
Kinda slow to reply because I'm in Tokyo now with my wife but just wanted to post that I got my NOA1 on Feb. 13th
I still can't track it online though.

Really excited about what comes next!
AmastarMaleJapan2008-02-18 00:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember'07 Filers
Mailed my wife's I-130 on 12-21-2007
I used express with tracking and it was recieved a few days later.

Still haven't gotten my NOA1 yet.
But at least I get to spend two months in Japan with my beautiful wife starting next week.
So that eases the pain a little bit.
I'll post as soon as I get my notice.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-01-10 09:42:00
CanadaNHL Play off time!!!!
YEAH STARS!!!!
Bring on the Avs or Sharks.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-21 12:15:00
CanadaNHL Play off time!!!!
Go Stars!!!
Even though I know the ducks will win the series I hope we give them hell.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-04-07 15:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing
Just a quick update,
Got Ako's NOA yesterday in the mail stating that her resident status has been extended one year! PHEW!!
So it was just that I sent too much money the first time around. I got the notice back really quick too, thank god.

So now I need to get this to her in Japan so she will have it with her when she goes through customs.
I wanna ask you guys advice. Should I send the original or send a copy and then take the original with me when I go to meet her at the airport?

I cant decide which is the smarter thing to do.

Thanks!
AmastarMaleJapan2010-11-09 16:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing
yeah, I worried about that after I sent it.
I didnt have internet access and I couldnt remember when I got the money order. Damnit.
Ok. Ill resend with the right amount and let yall know how it goes.
AmastarMaleJapan2010-10-27 18:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing
Ok, maybe a bit of a snag.
I received a packet today in the mail stating
"This Service Center cannot accept your I-751 petition without the proper fee. The base fee for an I-751 is $465 plus a $80 biometric fee for each person included in the petition.

If you have children listed in Part 5 of your I-751 who became conditional residents (CPR) either on the same day as or within 90 days after the CPR listed in Part 1 of the I-751, the child(ren) are eligible to be included in your petition. Failure to submit the biometric fee for any eligible chile listed in Part 5 of your petition will result in removal of that child from your petition. Removal of an eligible child from your petition will result in the termination of status for that child unless a seperate Form I751 is filed for the child with a $545 fee."


So if Im reading this right, it means I just need to mail all this back with the $80 I left out for my child? I didn't think my daughter needed any of this because she already is a dual citizen. Is it just because I listed her on part 5? If so Ill gladly overnight this back to them with an extra 80 bucks. I just want to make sure Im missing something else.
I sent $550.0 money order originally.
I just want to be sure I send the right thing this time. I can't waste anymore time. We are down to 4 1/2 weeks now.
Any help would be great.
Thanks.
AmastarMaleJapan2010-10-27 17:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing
Thanks to everyone for all the comments.
Im sending the packet today and Ill cross my fingers and hope everything goes smoothly.
Thanks!
AmastarMaleJapan2010-10-05 11:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing

She will need the NOA1 that extends the validity of her (then expired) green card for 1 year in order to re-enter the US.

Assuming that the submission is correct you should receive the extension letter prior to her return date. You could then FedEx the extension to her so that she can present it at US Immigration.


Awesome, that's what I was hoping for.
Thanks for the response!
AmastarMaleJapan2010-10-03 13:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhoops... Totally forgot about the 90 days thing
Well, I'll be honest, it's been a while since I've visited this forum and made a post.
Actually, I haven't been around much after my wife got her visa and completed the move here to the States. I appoligize for not contributing more, like I used to.

Now it's been almost two years and my wife is leaving next week to visit her mother in Japan.
I just so happened to be updating her flight information on American Airlines website and was entering her Green card number when I saw that the card is set to expire at the end of this month. She will be returning to America on November 25th, well after her card has expired.

So, I've filled out the form and I should have all the documentation together and ready to mail out by tomorrow but I'm waaay past the "mail in 90 days before expiration date".
Is this going to cause problems? Has anyone else run into this before?

Thanks for any advice.
AmastarMaleJapan2010-10-03 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETED when is the time to call nvc for interview schedule thanks
I was actually wondering this same thing.

Does anyone know about how long after the case is completed that NVC mails the documents to the embassy? The interview is scheduled by the embassy right?
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-16 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview documents... Important?
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Jul 21 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bring all you have. We took everything but the kitchen sink - including copies of all the documents we had submitted already. They didn't ask for anything, but it felt like a safety cushion.


LOL at your signature.
yeah, youre right. Better safe than sorry.
AmastarMaleJapan2008-07-21 14:52:00