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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Question

 

No PDF its to be sent in the body of the email. Here is the email template from the NVC filers thread.

 

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

 

 

 

I also suggest you go to the thread and read post #1 and #2 alot of good info.

 

http://www.visajourn...lers-june-2013/

 

 

 

Thank you for the response.

 

We put different subject on the email I sent to the NVC. Instead of Case Number and name, "I put Declaration of Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa applicant" on the subject

 

do you think we could re-send the email? would it be a big deal?

 

Thanks for the input.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-23 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Question

Yes, PDF. 

 

Oh, I just sent it as a message in the email. do you think I could resend it and attached a PDF file? or should we wait till it get rejected?


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-23 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Question

Does the email of the DS-3032 have to be sent as a PDF? I read threads from last month saying they have to be PDF but thats the first and only time i have seen or heard of that. Any info would be appreciated, Thank you


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-23 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Help Joint Sponsor

I am using my sister as a joint sponsor for my wife. We both fill out an I-864, i have a question on MY I-864, Part 6. where it says "INCOME YOU ARE USING FROM ANY OTHER PERSON WHO WAS COUNTED, IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD SIZE.......etc............. Do i put my sister as one of them and her relationship even though she is not part of the household size? also how will they know that she is my Joint Sponsor if it is not anywhere on my I-864? I put her down as person 1 on Part 6, question 6a, should i not put her there and leave it all blank? and also how will she fill out her petition as well?  Any help would be appreciated,  thank you in advance


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-24 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230, ready to go, next steps?

And suggested copies of EVERYTHING your sending in that package :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-24 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I declare someone as my co sponsor?

A joint sponsor would complete their own I-864 and they would be able to indicate on the form that they were a joint sponsor.  There is nothing you need to do.

 

 

Thank you so much Ryan for the response :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-24 23:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I declare someone as my co sponsor?

Hi

 

Good day!

 

I am just wondering, how can I declare someone as my co sponsor in my AOS packet? Does she just fill up the I 864 form?

 

 

Does her name should appear in any part of my own I 864 form?

 

Or should I write a letter declaring her to be my co sponsor. 

 

Thanks in advance


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-24 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor, CR1 visa, Philippines, would it be rejected in the US embassy?

By law, when an immigrant visa is being sought (such as a CR-1), a joint sponsor is permissible.  The Embassy in Manila follows the law in this regard.

 

Thank you again, Ryan. :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-25 00:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor, CR1 visa, Philippines, would it be rejected in the US embassy?

Hi good day!

 

 

I am just worried about the joint sponsorship. I am on a CR1 visa and my husband is going to have a joint sponsor for my petition.

 

I have read that they don't accept joint sponsors in K1 visa here in manila US embassy.

 

Is there anyone who has the same situation like us and could share some info? Who also have done CR1 visa in the Philippines with joint sponsor?

 

did they did require you to submit extra documents during your interview? What are the documents you have to prepare?  have you been rejected bec of joint sponsor?

 

 

Thank you in advance

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-24 23:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoversheet for AOS (Affidavit of Support) packet

I paid the bill today for AOS packet, i read you dont have to wait for it to show as "Paid". I clicked on the "Payment Receipt" button then the "Print Document Cover sheet" button. I got the following for the cover sheet below, i need to know if it prints EXACTLY whats on the cover sheet including the instructions, or do i just need the case info and the barcode on the bottom when i send it with package. Thank you in advance. This is exactly what the cover sheet says below

 

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET
National Visa Center
Attn. CMR AOS
31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
Principal Applicant:
 
CR1
The next step in the immigration process is for the
Petitioner to submit an Affidavit of Support. A link to the
instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page.
You can also find the instructions on the NVC website at
www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov
You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the
Petitioner's completed forms and supporting documents.
Failure to do so will delay your visa(s).
Please attach this page to the front of the documents for
this case and mail to:
 
Address here:
 
BARCODE here:

 

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-25 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on cover sheet for Affidavit Of Support packet

Hi

 

Good day!

 

I paid the bill today for AOS packet, I read that you dont have to wait for it to show as "Paid". I clicked on the "Payment Receipt" button then the "Print Document Cover sheet" button.

 

I need to know if it prints exactly what's on the cover sheet including the instructions, or do I just need the case info and the barcode on the bottom when I send it with package.

 

Thank you in advance. This is exactly what the cover sheet says below

 

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET
National Visa Center
Attn. CMR AOS
31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
Principal Applicant:
 
CR1
The next step in the immigration process is for the
Petitioner to submit an Affidavit of Support. A link to the
instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page.
You can also find the instructions on the NVC website at
www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov
You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the
Petitioner's completed forms and supporting documents.
Failure to do so will delay your visa(s).
Please attach this page to the front of the documents for
this case and mail to:
 
Address here:
 
BARCODE here:

RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 01:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on cover sheet for Affidavit Of Support packet

Hi

 

Good day!

 

I paid the bill today for AOS packet, I read that you dont have to wait for it to show as "Paid". I clicked on the "Payment Receipt" button then the "Print Document Cover sheet" button.

 

I need to know if it prints exactly what's on the cover sheet including the instructions, or do I just need the case info and the barcode on the bottom when I send it with package.

 

Thank you in advance. This is exactly what the cover sheet says below

 

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET
National Visa Center
Attn. CMR AOS
31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
Principal Applicant:
 
CR1
The next step in the immigration process is for the
Petitioner to submit an Affidavit of Support. A link to the
instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page.
You can also find the instructions on the NVC website at
www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov
You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the
Petitioner's completed forms and supporting documents.
Failure to do so will delay your visa(s).
Please attach this page to the front of the documents for
this case and mail to:
 
Address here:
 
BARCODE here:

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 (IV) Packet--Final Check

Your welcome, We have not received invoice for IV packet yet but it will have the address on the barcode coversheet :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-30 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 (IV) Packet--Final Check

Also send copy of entire packet with it as well and suggested write case number on top of every sheet :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-30 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat would my Sponser Fill out for Part 1 Affidavit of Support? I-864

Yes you do fill out an I-864 even if you do not make any income, the petitioner ALWAYS fills out I-864 regardless of any or no income


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-30 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNational Benefits Center

hello everyone, I was reading some topics and some says that it depends on the processing of a particular center. Mine was sent to national benefits center. any one has idea if they process quicker?

good.gif  as Dwheels said it goes from NBC to Local Field Office, unfortunately times vary on approvals. Some get approved quick some get approved slowly, but while your waiting you should check out the threads on the NVC stage to get a jump on the next step once your approved to save time :). Good luck on your journey 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-05 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContacting senator to get our case number at NVC

you really have to wait the 15 days

on the 16th day you can contact nvc research, in a week they will email you that they do not have your file and they will contact uscis on your behalf, then you have to wait

then your congressman and/or representative, you will send them a consent form outlining your issues. an immigration case worker will work on your case.. answers take two to three weeks

the omnibudsman, they too will tell you they will get back to you when they can

SCOPPA, use them if you are at any of the main service centers, they answer very quickly

and whoever else you can come up with

uscis will tell you that you have to wait the 90 days until they will investigate

 

** if you are able to confirm that your file was sent by uscis you can start your claim with them with an IO.. it is better if you know if your file was sent out of a local office.. many have been approved there.. then you can take  an infopass and ask directly

 

files have been held recently at local offices for up to two months before they are sent out... im an april 19th approval and there are a bunch of folks on here in the same  boat

 

have you tracked your case yet? as in which office had jurisdiction over it, was it sent out to a local office, etc

 

lastly you can call nvc daily

 

 

Thank you very much thats very informative

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-05 22:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContacting senator to get our case number at NVC

We really would like to take an action rather than wait. Thats why am asking for help if someone has a format they used before in contacting their senator  for NVC.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-05 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContacting senator to get our case number at NVC

Good day!

 

I just want to ask if its alright to contact our senator to get our case number at NVC. We are  waiting for 15 business days and it will be 15 days in Thursday. They (NVC) still dont have our papers and they are keep telling us that its not yet 15 business days. We would like to involve our senator.

 

Do you have a format on how to write senator in requesting for case number at NVC? 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-05 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1/CR-1 processes

Hey everyone - For those of you who are currently pursuing a spousal visa or have successfully received a spousal visa, did you do this yourself?  Or did you hire an immigration lawyer or sought an immigration service professional. I'm asking because I've been doing quite a bit of research and it seems very straight forward, just very time consuming.  Am I wrong, I don't want to get in over my head smile.png

 

 

Thanks!

You are on the perfect site (Visa Journey) to learn and research to do it yourself and save money from immigration lawyers. There has been success as well as horror tales of immigration lawyers, that's for you to decide if want to pump the money into it. I guarantee you with enough research and asking questions on these forums, you will not get any better quality of information from experienced personnel anywhere else  for free :)  good luck on your journey


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-04 22:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWrong Beneficiary Address on i-130

Easiest thing would to be when NVC gets your case number and everything, u can verbally tell them any changes that there are over the phone and they will input it in the system. But like everyone else says, you can put it on DS230 as well.Same thing happened to us,  we misprint the address, the second we called and got our case number we were able to change it right there on the spot. Hope this helps :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-09 20:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032 email acceptance, AOS cover sheet App error

For the last 4 days, the website is giving an application error to print the cover sheet and NVC says its working on it..

 

RickandChez:

 

Interesting that you mention that you paid the IV before 3032 got accepted..did you use the same IIN as AOS to pay the IV payment when it is made available? And after payment, did you send the IV packet or wait till your 3032 got accepted?

Just as NikiR stated, it is proof that your DS3032 has been accepted. I apologize if i didn't make it clear on what i posted, basically if u keep checking the payment portal, it is very possible you will get your IV bill invoiced before the confirmation email, such as in our case. Once your IV bill is invoiced, then your DS3032 has been accepted, you only get your IV bill generated after DS3032 has been accepted. So keep checking portal as well as email cause you can get either one first before the other, i sent the IV packet right after i paid it. Good Luck


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-11 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032 email acceptance, AOS cover sheet App error

I would wait until after 15 business days to resend another DS3032,reason being they told us the same thing after we sent it and we got ours about 2 weeks later, which was 10 business days. We were able to pay the AOS bill and print out the bar coded cover sheet before the status showed paid and send the packet. We kept checking the payment portal and we were able to pay the IV fee before we got an acceptance email of the DS3032, but once u are able to pay the fee, then your DS3032 has been accepted and you will get a conformation email a bit later if u dont get it before your able to pay the IV fee. I hope this doesn't sound to confusing. Good Luck :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-11 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresKeep getting different stories on what to send with DS-230 forms

This link is the July guidelines for NVC, its REALLY helpful :)

http://www.visajourn...lers-july-2013/


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-11 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long are forms valid form?

Just have them signed but not dated, wait to date them before you mail it, They wont know if same person who signed it dated it or not :) Thats what me and my wife did i had her do all the paperwork filled out and signed but not dated and mail it to me. When it was time to mail them in i dated them and mailed them, just remember to do that before you send them :) hope this helps Good Luck on your journey


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-14 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC inquiry

They give you the usual 15-20 business day stint, i would wait at least 10 then call them just to see :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-14 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to assemble I-864 & DS-230 packets??

Paperclips is best way to go, it doesn't leave holes and it looks neat and organized. Reason you do not want to staple them is because they will take your packet apart to review each page and who knows they may rip off a piece of vital information when they pull the staples out that you will need for later and could lead to a RFE, and we know how those go. It doesn't matter if you send them together or not for they are 2 seperate tracks, some people send them together some do not, it's your preference :) you should assemble your packets based on the order you have it on your cover letter so they can follow that and know exactly what pages are where. It's also suggested, but not mandatory, to write your case number on each and every sheet with a pencil on the top of the paper, not to big but enough to read it. That's in case by some chance one of your documents end up getting misplaced, they will see the case number on it and know what case it belongs to. Hope this helps a little, and good luck on rest of your journey :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-15 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and G-325A

Hey guys - Thank you for all the help thus far in filling out these two forms.  I'm getting to send this to my wife to sign but I just wanted to double check something first.  

 

On the G-325A form, it asks for the city and country of birth with a very small box to answer.  On the I-130, it asks the same question again, but this time they give more room.  I'd like to know if this will be an issue.  On the G-325A I only put the city and country, but on the I-130 I put the entire address that appears on her birth certificate.

 

Please let me know, thanks!

We had an issue on our G325A as well, this is what we were told to do and it worked. 

 

If it does not fit in the block, you are gonna write "See Attachment", inside that block and you are gonna type up a attachment sheet. For example on ours it was the G325A and my wifes mother birth place was to long for it so this is what the attached sheet looked like below,only difference will be the block that its to small to write in. You are gonna write exactly what the question is after the date of birth line and type what the block asks and your gonna answer it underneath the question. Then when u send the forms be sure to attach it with a paper clip and include it in your cover sheet so they know you have an attachment for that form. I hope this helps and good luck on your journey :)

 
 
G-325A, Biographic Information
 
Jane Doe
DOB: xx/xx/xxxx
 
City, and Country of Birth (If Known):
Mystery Place

RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-11 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$165 fee!!!

NO problem , you can pay it after his POE ..good luck!!!

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RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-20 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230 blue pen

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RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-19 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis that a false checklist ??????????

You can inquire and confirm to NVC by calling them if what you got is a false checklist.

 

If it is a false one they will tell you to just disregard but if its true, you have to comply and send the corrected one. Don't forget to include the bar coded sheet that came with that letter.

 

All the petitioner is required to submit an accomplished Affidavit of Support form from the Petitioner on each case regardless if they have a joint sponsor or of his/her income level.

 

God bless to your case!

I hope I have helped

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-25 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlert!! Do not send new i864 (AOS)

Would it hurt to send copies of both forms in and explain in the cover letter why theres different completed forms of the I-864 new and old, and if they could accept the one that does not delay the process? I guess it would not hurt, but would anyone try that to be certain and no delay on their case? We are starting our packet and we dont want any delay as well as everyone else does not either. Thank you in advance


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-02 08:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHousehold member and joint sponsor

A joint sponsor can be anyone.  A household member is generally someone who lives at the same house as you and with whom you would combine income with.  A husband and a wife would be household members.  A adult child who lives at home and is claimed as a dependant may be a household member.  

 

Generally speaking unless you need to combine income to qualify (which can ONLY be done with household members) then it's better to qualify individually because there are less people needed for the poverty guidelines. 

 

 

Thank you very much NikiR. I fully understood now. smile.png

 

So my husband's sister can be a joint sponsor bec she is qualify individually as my sponsor even though they are living in the same address.


Edited by RickandChez, 22 June 2013 - 10:08 AM.

RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-22 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHousehold member and joint sponsor

Good day!

 

Is there a link of the difference between the household member and joint sponsor?

 

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-22 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRevised I-864 form processing procedures

You DO NOT add 1 to the married part because it says DO NOT count anyone twice. I thought same and everyone told me no to as well, hope this helps


since we are talking about 1-864 iam confused on part 5 , sponcers household size
iam filling this form for my spouse ,

 

its going to be only me and my wife in house 

 

so should be a total of 2 

 

but i get 3   because it adds me already and add one from number 7  which is 1  and then add 1 if married , what should i do 

 

Thanks 

 

 

You DO NOT add 1 to the married part because it says DO NOT count anyone twice. I thought same and everyone told me no to as well, hope this helps

 

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-02 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS2001 for CR1?

nope. 

 

Thank you!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-13 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS2001 for CR1?
  1. Upon browsing further before our interview we came across a form that we have not heard of DS2001. After reading the majority of the posts on here we noticed all of them are K1 visa applicants that are doing them. Which brings me to my question, do CR1's have to do a DS2001? I am assuming no because its a form to schedule your interview date and CR1 has them scheduled through NVC. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance

God Speed


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-13 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnot paying USCIS Immigrant Fee before leaving for US

Is perfectly fine to come through a POE without paying that fee in advance.

The passport gets a stamp at the POE, that endorses the visa to be used as a temporary I-551 document, a temporary green card, for a year.

It's also perfectly fine to pay the fee after the POE date. IMO, it's easier, as the two humans are there shoulder to shoulder in front of a computer.

HINT: there's some papers attached to the OUTSIDE of the 'do not open' envelope. One of them is the 'Immigrant Data Summary' Page. COPY THIS PAGE, scan it, email it to yerself before going through the POE. The POE takes this page, and it's got all the info you need, to sucessfully file for a greencard and pay for it, at the ELIS website.





 

 

Wow, thank you! I did photocopy my Immigrant Data Summary Page. Thank you for the advice. :)

 

God bless!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-26 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnot paying USCIS Immigrant Fee before leaving for US

Hi!

 

Good day!

 

We already received our visa packet with our USCIS Immigration Fee instruction. I am just wondering what is the consequences if we are not going to pay it yet. Can I not travel to US? 

 

It says in the instruction page that I will just not receive my Green Card until I have paid the USCIS Immigrant Fee.

 

Can we wait until I get there in the US before we pay for it? Will I be held in my Port of Entry by not paying it?

 

Because we are planning to pay for it when I get there in the US.

 

 

Thank you for your help

 

God bless!


Edited by RickandChez, 26 October 2013 - 08:19 AM.

RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-26 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDumb g-325a question

 

"If you will file after the wedding then, she should put her married name". I guess this apply only if the wife legally changes her name?

 

 

Yes of course :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 09:48:00