ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressimple question !
No, all the above is incorrect. Please check the DOS site http://travel.state..../info_3176.html, then choose your embassy and see the list of documents that you need to submit. You DO have to send originals or certified copies along with translations.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-10 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally I got my NOA2
Congratulations!! Things go a lot faster at the NVC level but you still need to be patient. ^_^

P.S. Make sure to read James' shortcuts even if you choose not to use them. They're a very good guideline on what to expect during the last legs of the race.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-12 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee nonsense
Right, that's exactly what the choice of agent is, you CHOOSE who the agent will be. Then that person starts receiving all correspondence from the NVC.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-08 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take for NVC to receive case?
Also keep in mind that if you choose to use James' shortcuts, it can take take less at the NVC, 2 months or less on average.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-15 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpediting I130
Yeah, it's nearly impossible to get your case expedited.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-17 00:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is the correct NOA1 date to use for timelines?
It's really not that important but the NOA1 to me means the date the service center sent out the notice to the petitioner. ^_^
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC message...what does it mean?
They'll review it now and then they'll review the DS-230 when they get it. It usually takes between 2-4 weeks for the case to be closed.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 PART3 ?
Follow the sample I-864 that's here on VJ, it makes it a lot easier to fill out.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-19 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1
Ditto on the answers you got for question #1.

And on question 2, yes you can mail the DS-3032 you get from your wife from your US address. As long as it has her signature, you're fine.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-19 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresto include PAY STUBS WITH i-864?
Well, I can see that with just a contract letter they can assume that it could be a fake. With pay stubs you can tell how much you make with taxes and all.

And I agree, the petitioner should send recent pay stubs just to be sure, even though they're optional.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-19 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNoa2?
We were approved on 05/03 and I still haven't received it.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo NOA2 transferred to NVC
If it hadn't been because I signed on to the USCIS web site, I wouldn't have known that my case was at the NVC since they never sent me the NOA2 for my petition.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-19 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long NVC takes to send DS-3032
Mine took 18 days but other people's take longer. The NVC says 6-8 weeks to cover their butts on everything they send out.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 part I and II
Neither, the changes don't affect the time it takes the NVC to process everything. It does make it easier on the CO because they send all the info to the embassy directly instead of the beneficiary having it on hand at the time of the interview.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-21 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Proof of bonafide marriage for Just-married....
I know, I really think that the marriage certificate is more than enough if you don't have anything else.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Proof of bonafide marriage for Just-married....
I also didn't have much proof to send with my I-130 since I am a newlywed and we live in different countries. I asked my mom and sister to write an affidavit each where they said they knew of our relationship/marriage and that they supported it 100%. We were approved by CSC with no RFEs.

PM me if you want me to e-mail you a copy of the affidavits so you can have an idea.

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 18 June 2007 - 09:39 AM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-18 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI have send I-864 by UPS 2nd day. I think they deliverd wrong
Yes, definitely confirm with UPS to find out if they are the same city. They could be though, for example I live in Highlands Ranch, CO and a lot of times the post office writes my city as Littleton, CO, but I still get all my mail.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-22 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take for NVC to complete the case after they get the for DS-230?
What I've seen here on VJ is that they take 2-4 weeks to complete the case, then another 2-4 weeks for them to send it to the embassy.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-21 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864/Authorization for Release of Federal Tax Data
This is true, I've seen several VJ members say their cases were completed without having to send the Release of Federal Tax Data document.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-23 18:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent question ! DS-230 question number 23.
High school and/or college info is more than enough.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-23 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBack Again
Congratulations and welcome!!

Make sure to check out the Colombian threads we have here on VJ, they are filled with a ton of info that will be very useful later on.

And please, let us know if you have any questions regarding the process and the embassy in Bogotá. There are several of us who are almost done with the CR1 visa process and we'll be more than happy to help. ;)

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-24 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i pay when i get the visa?
Since it looks like you are going for a CR1/IR1 visa, the choice of agent pays the visa fee ($380) while your case is at the NVC. The beneficiary doesn't pay it at the time of the interview. If you're going for a K3 visa, then you DO pay it at the time of interview.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-25 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHumor
I really don't like that word alien, never have. I'm an earthlink!!!!! Oh wait, that's an internet service provider, huh? :P
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-27 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHumor
Oh so that's what's keeping them from sending me my stuff. Aliens. I should've known. :no:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-26 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Cover Letter + Supporting Info
I submitted my marriage certificate and 2 affidavits from my family. No RFE's either.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-29 23:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
Call 603.334.0700 and you can either talk to an operator, or you can use the automated system to plug in your USCIS receipt # and get your new NVC case #.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-02 14:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno photos of wedding?
We did take a few "wedding" pictures at home with the same clothes we had on the day we signed, but they look no different from any other picture we have together. Now pictures of the ACTUAL wedding itself... no can do. All the ones from us signing, exchanging rings at the notary, pictures with the guy who married us, etc., they're all gone. Nothing we can do about it.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-02 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno photos of wedding?
I only sent 2 affidavits signed by family members and submitted zero pics with the I-130. We also don't have any wedding pictures since our digital card broke and made us lose all pictures we took the day of the wedding. We'll see what the CO says about that.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-02 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifference between K3 and CR-1 Visa?
I've done some research in this forum to compare K-3 vs. CR-1/IR-1 visas and the time you save by filing a K-3 is about 4-6 weeks, on AVERAGE. Of course you have a few people who had really bad experiences from the get go and has taken them a lot longer, but overall the difference is not much. If you can file for a CR-1 visa, go for it. But if you're DYING to get here faster, even if it's only by a few weeks or a couple of months, then the K-3 visa is something to consider.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-21 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJames shortcuts.anybody tried them before ?
I'm all for James' shortcuts, I've used them all the way through with no issues whatsoever.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-05 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1
I get paid hourly so I took that # and multiplied it by 2080 (working hours for 1 year), then I put that total on question 23.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-05 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV (Immigrant Visa) fee bill amount
The link you are referring to is for the USCIS fees that will increase later this month: http://www.uscis.gov...edule052907.pdf

The immigrant visa fee is for the NVC process, not USCIS. As far as I know, they haven't changed the fees for that and it is currently is $380.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-06 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresautomated message hasn't updated .
I replied on the National Visa Center post you left there. Don't worry, you're ok in the process.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-06 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
I don't know what post that would be but my letter of employment said the following:

June 6, 2007

Re: Jane Doe

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is to verify that Jane Doe is a current employer with X company. She started with us on mm/dd/yyyy, as a (blank) position. She currently makes $xx.xxx per year.

Please let me know if you need anything further.

Sincerely,
HR Human Resources.

Edited by Mononoke28, 08 July 2007 - 12:48 AM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-08 00:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI need help again....
Yep! Make sure you go to pages 10 & 11 where James has the updated versions of everything from the AOS bill to the DS-230.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-09 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow r u notified when DS3032/AOS is generated?

Also, the messages on the automated system are updated on Monday late late night / early Tuesday mornings. Basically call on Tuesday mornings to find out. If it doesn't update, stay tuned and repeat same bat time same bat channel the following week.


Oh my gosh, you're right! I forgot about that. I called them first thing in the morning when I woke up and was all sad to hear they hadn't generated the DS-230. I'm sure I'll get the message tomorrow morning. :dance:

Thanks Vylex!

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 09 July 2007 - 10:19 AM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-09 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to receive NOA1?
It takes forever and a day nowdays. Look at my timeline.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-11 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Email
:yes:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-10 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-1864 question number 23 & 25
Asif,

You can figure out your current salary based on your paychecks, whether you're paid by the hour, weekly or monthly, just do the necessary math.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-10 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny more feb. filers approved?

Hey guys,

thank you for the congrats on our wedding :)


Soooo, today I called the NVC to check with them about my case.. and lo and behold, they said they had received my case and actually sent out the Agent of Choice stuff already! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? So to make sure I called USCIS but in their system we are not listed as approved yet.. So I am not sure who to believe.. the NVC that says they got our case, or USCIS that say we aren't approved yet.. Not sure whether to laugh or cry about it..


Uhmm... that's interesting. Did the NVC give you a case number? If they did, they you're approved and they'll start processing your paperwork. I would e-mail the agent of choice back to them by using the shortcuts once they give you a case number and see what happens.


Sangrita, the agent of choice is for CR1/IR1 visa petitioners who need to choice who they want the NVC to mail all correspondence to. It could be the petitioner or the beneficiary.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-22 09:17:00