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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDumb g-325a question

OK, let me say this. We will be getting married shortly. I will file a bit after the wedding. So that was my question. She has never been married.

 

 

If you will file after the wedding then, she should put her married name. And her maiden name (single name) below that, where it's said  All other names used.

 

 

God bless on your journey :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 02:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDumb g-325a question

On the 325a it asks for my soon to be wifes family name. Should I put her family name or her married name?

 

Her current name or her current family name that she is using, that's the first box on the G 325a form.

Below that it says All other names used, there you will put her maiden name and all other names she used by previous marriage.

 

Your post is a bit confusing when you said your soon to be wife then you said if she should put her married name. If she is married before and divorced, she should put her current name that she is using.

 

Good luck :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a form for 2013- Expire date on USCIS Doc
We did the same wondering about the form, we called USCIS and verified if the form we had was still valid. They were alot of help when it came to help with forms, but thats from our personal experience
RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-03-28 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of address- How long?

Was it a text or email saying something like this below

 

your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

 

Obviously not exact wording pending on what kind of petition your waiting approval for, If so then you should be expecting an approval soon, if thats not what the messaged said then im not sure what it means. People have been getting this message right before approval. We got approval message an hour after change of address message, some people get it sooner, some people get it later. I hope this helps and hope this is sort of what you been looking for. Good Luck

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-21 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is DS-230?

I have been reading about this DS-230 on different reviews. Is this one of the document needed to prepare before interview? If yes, where can i get this document/form? Thanks VJ members. 

 

You can get it from here and other forms that you need

 

http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

 

 

God bless!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of address even though i never changed my address!

Not 100% sure how it works for K-1, we are CR1 i would not imagine it's to different but we got a text message saying our address was changed, not long after that message, we got another saying our petition was approved. I called USCIS and asked them about the message stating about the change of address alert, they said its routine. So its more than likely good you received that message, like Stevie b stated, it means someone has touched your file


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-09 08:18:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS website/Phone line
Is the USCIS website and Phone information on par with each other? Meaning when i call USCIS on the phone to get case update, is it same as website or would one of them update before the other? Any help would be appreciated Thank you
RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-02-11 20:28:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS phone number?

This the number for (800) 375-5283 the national customer service line. It is regardless what lockbox you filed your petition at. When you call, just make sure you talk to a tier2 ISO. Not the first person who picks up. Good luck!



thank you!!!!!!!!1
RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-02-15 18:22:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS phone number?
Good day!

Do you guys got any contact numbers of USCIS? We filed it to Chicago and our receipt number starts with MSC.

Thank you so much again guy!!
RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-02-14 09:17:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS

May we ask what the question was? but if it's personal no worries :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-15 17:48:00
USCIS Service CentersWhat does this mean has happened to my case??

There was an exact situation back in May 2013 I found, hopefully it can shine some light for you. Good Luck

 

http://www.visajourn...his-could-mean/


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-08-01 12:33:00
USCIS Service CentersRFE

Not 100% sure but when we got our RFE we called and asked what EXACTLY they wanted us to do and they told us and it went through no problem. Hope this helps  good luck on your journey


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-10 17:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)AOS Pakages

hi guys before im going to send the AOS pakages can anyone review my documents if its ready to go or need more something else 

 

1. Barcode Cover Sheet

2. i-864 fill up and sign

3. tax for the last 3 years from IRS

    2012- 28,000.00 something

    2011- 27,000.00 something

    2010 -9,000.00 something

4. 3 current paystubs

5. employment letter

 

just wanna make sure if this is enough THANK YOUrolleyes.gif

That is good, you could add a cover letter if you wanted but its not mandatory. :)

 

What about form I-485?

Jammy, it's not needed for IR1/CR1's AOS 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-13 15:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NOA2 06/24 VSC, still no case number. Is my case lost?

It could take few weeks as well for them to receive case number, when your case arrives at NVC you will have to wait few more days for them to manually input it into their system. But dont worry your still really early. :)  it's back to the waiting game unfortunately sleep.png


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-20 09:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Does NVC actually "REVIEW" packets

It's more of a question rather than a situation, since the case gets completed at NVC with no RFE's, does that means everything is correct and you have all the documents? I'm wondering if NVC actually reviews the packet or if they just browse through to make sure everything is there rather than EVERYTHING is correct, such as filled out properly and all documents present. I have read some cases where it went through NVC with no problems but at interview they were denied for something such as wrong tax forms. that makes me wonder how NVC actually "REVIEWS" the packet. Can anyone shine some light on this please, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-24 09:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Guy at NVC said IV Package can be sent for review before paid for?? Anyone done this?

Hmmm never heard that, its safest to wait to get IV invoiced because if you do not send the coversheet for the IV bill you will get an RFE which will delay your process bit more. that's just from what we have read and experienced ourselves as far as waiting for the IV bill being invoiced. i'm sure others can lighten bit more on this, im interested to know this as well if anyone has done it without no problems.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-23 23:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)what is the use of MNL number recvd from NVC?

In India, NVC case number starts with BMB not MNL. They will give you your NVC case number when they received your documents from USCIS. In the meanwhile, while your case is not yet on the system, you will use USCIS case number to NVC know if they have already input it. It will take 2 weeks to a month till you get your NVC case number. I hope this helps.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-08-11 14:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How many business days did it take for NVC to review and accept your AOS & IV package?

That would be awesome. I try to view timelines here and there to get an idea of general waiting times for submitted, received, reviewed and accepted.  As of today, my AOS is at 12 working days and IV at 5 working days.

 

I hope Worldtravelers does stop by so we can see or help by sharing our timelines.

 

 

I am hoping its 5 days for us also :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-26 13:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 for US Embassy in the Philippines

Hello

 

 

Good day!

 

I just wanna ask if the NVC or the US embassy in the Philippines will issue us the Packet 3. I already have the Packet 4, which is the instruction/appointment/interview date letter.

 

Are they going to issue us the Packet 3

 

I am trying to prepare all the documents for the interview.

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

God bless!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-09-09 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion1099 form? do I need it for the interview?

Hi good day!

 

Im just wondering if I need to send my 1099 form to my wife for her interview this coming October. Or ITR, W2, and pay stub will suffice. Thank you so much.

 

I appreciate your response.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-09-17 22:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion2GO: UNDELIVERED - Reason: HOLD TRANSACTION

Hi good day!

 

I checked the status of my visa at 2GO website and it says

 

UNDELIVERED - Reason: HOLD TRANSACTION

FOR P-UP @ 2GO SM MALL OF ASIA

 

I tried to call 2GO customer service number and a recorded voice said that they are experiencing high volume of calls and could not attend my call right now.

 

Does anyone have an experience like this? 

What did you do?

 

Thank you so much for your help.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-20 22:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes status "Issued" in CEAC means my visa is already for dispatched?

No issued means the visa has been issued. That doesn't mean it's been printed and picked up by courier.

Track it on 2go's website or ustraveldocs website.

If you use 2go's website use the UID number from your appointment letter, your PP number OR MNL#. Try all 3 smile.png

OR just wait for a text from 2go!

Good luck!







 

I don't have an UID number coz am on CR1 visa. All I have in my appointment letter is a barcode without number. I'm not familiar with my PP number too, and when I type my MNL number it says invalid. Well I might just wait for the Text from 2GO or call their customer service next week. 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-18 01:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes status "Issued" in CEAC means my visa is already for dispatched?

According to CEAC

 

"Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

 

Issued means visa has been printed.

 

Thank you for that information. :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-18 01:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes status "Issued" in CEAC means my visa is already for dispatched?

Hi! I was just wondering if the status "Issued" in CEAC means that my visa is already for 2go pick-up. Can I call US embassy to confirm if my visa is already available? Anyone have US embassy number? 

 

Im planning to call USEM Friday next week if I am not going to receive any text from 2go by next week.

 

Thanks in advance!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-10-17 09:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS CITIZENSHIP NEW YORK 2013-29TH JULY

congratulations!


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-30 01:29:00
CanadaWoo-hoo!!!

congrats


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-26 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsText message from USCIS today

Thanks Speedwell, we got a text a hour later saying we were approved, should we still be concerned with the change of address issue? i guess it would'nt hurt to call and ask?

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-05-16 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsText message from USCIS today

Hi guys!

 

We are applying for CR1 Visa, and from NBC it has been sent to Philadelphia local office like two months ago. Then a week ago, we got a Senator involve in our case.

 

Today, we got a text message from the USCIS saying:

 

On May 16, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

 

But we never requested to make changes on our address.

 

Our question is:

 

1. Is it possible that our papers has been rerouted to NBC or to another office?

2. Or is it possible since we have senate on our case if they changed address because of that.

 

We have been trying to get a hold of Tier 2 but the system is unavailable and it hanged us up.

 

Is there anyone here that has situation like us?

 

 

Thank you in advance.

 

 


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-05-16 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Status and Customer Service

nobody answering the phone at uscis can give you a real idea of how the local offices are processing.  it all depends on volume.  I was in and out of the local office in about a month.. nothing special no expedites.  there are links to the local offices where you can get an idea of what is going on.

 

It was a National Holiday everything is closed, call again today


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-05-29 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes i-130 really get transferred to local field office?

Ours got sent to our local office, and 2 months later it got approved. Like Stevie b said "If you have the time and want to shove a shoe in the lawyer friends mouth take an infopass and you will confirm it is at the office". However if you WANTED to, you could try to get ahold of a tier 2 person and ask them then call again couple days later to see if u get the same response from different Reps. But if they said it was sent to local office, its GREAT chance that it really did and its normal for them to do that now. Hope this helps and good luck


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-11 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Question

It's the wife, sir. You can always see my updated timeline at the bottom of replies. :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Question

My husband currently file the I-130 and our status right now is initial review , my question is I-130 and CR1 are different ? Thanks for answer again , God bless you wink.png

 

CR1 is a type of visa process. Filing I 130 is the first step of CR1 visa.

 

So you are on CR1 route. :)

 

Do you already have your NOA1? I assume you already have as you are on initial review.

 

And..what is your RFE, if you don't mind?


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Question

Hellow thank you for the info that you you can share , I just so curious to know a lot yes you right we need only to have patience for this matter but I hope so soon thought God help , anyway You mean we need to another application to apply a CR-1 ? How long it's takes this ?, yes we file for now our application last May , it's ok no problem don't be sorry I understand , thanks and God bless you wink.png

 

You are on IR1/CR1 visa right now, if I am not mistaken. Its on your profile.

 

No need to apply for another one if that's what you mean.

 

 

 

You can ask your husband on what have he filed for you.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Question

I am sorry my first post is a bit confusing

 

But what I mean is CR1 visa, which is you already have now, is just as fast as K3.

 

K3 is more costly tand often administratively closed at the NVC stage. You can apply for expedite if you are applicable.


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 02:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Question

CR1 visa, which is already have now, is just as fast as K3. It's more costly too and often administratively closed at the NVC stage. You can apply for expedite if you are applicable.

 

You just filed last May 2013. You can take a look your processing timeline of your center.

 

Patience, my dear. We all wanted to be with our love ones. :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-26 01:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 1 recieved, how long will the NOA2 to be received and how long is the process of CR1

so how long is the total months till you get your visa? is the processing slow now? i',m sorry i dont have that knowledge to understand some graphs in uscis. so i will have my NOA2 probably july or august if its take 4 mos 

 

 

You can start filling in your timeline and update throughout your process here in VJ so you have an estimation on how long you will wait. Plus it helps not only you to track where you at, it helps the new JV members to get a good estimation time on their process. :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-06-28 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this an NVC RFE?

False checklist.. Unless they ask for something specifically it simply means they reviewed the AOS. 

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RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-15 10:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports15...in one month?

It would be nice if everyone did, so everyone else can learn from everyones experiences :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-15 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived text saying update, but no changes on the web.

You can call them to see if they can confirm it :)


RickandChezMalePhilippines2013-07-15 19:55:00