ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I do
QUOTE (Anish319 @ Jan 27 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So here is the situation. Our case is in the NVC and should be going for embassy processing. But the kicker is my wife has legally obtained a job, and a G-4 visa here. Is it better to continue the IR-1 or change to AOS?

IR-1 is much quicker and I have paid all the fees.

Any advice?


She obtained a job here in the US already? Can't she go to her future employer and see if they can still give her a job and wait until she arrives with her IR-1 visa?

Diana

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-28 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview today, thank God, AOS Approved
Congratulations!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-29 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCONFUSED, need help
That's correct. The Authorization for Release of Federal tax Data is no longer needed and the I-864 no longer needs to be notarized.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-29 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in hand. Hubby arrives tomorrow (01/31/09) :)
Congratulations to you both, almost a year from the date you sent the I-130!!!!

Good luck with everything. good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-30 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswould we be able to catch next week schedualling
If you're able to pay your IV bill and print the DS-230 coversheet from the DOS web site today, you may have a chance to have your interview scheduled for next month. The NVC is currently scheduling interviews until probably the 13th which is next week. So you may be able to make it even though it's not guaranteed.


Good luck! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-03 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJAMES SHORTCUT
You have to pay the fee online first in order to print out the coversheet from the DOS site.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-03 17:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJAMES SHORTCUT
Yes, it is still safe to use them but you can also check out LingChe's shortcuts which show you how to pay the NVC fees online and make the process even faster.

I suggest reading both before you decide which one to choose.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-03 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2009 HHS Poverty Guidelines
You need to remember that even though our economy has taken a turn for the worse, the cost of living has not gone down because of this. Things keep going up in price like they do every year, they haven't lowered prices so that's why the Poverty Guidelines have gone as well as they do every year.

It makes perfect sense to me.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-03 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp filling out DS-230; 30.b, and 31
Yes, a DWI is an offense and therefore she needs to check yes. She could also write a letter explaining the offense so to give the NVC and the CO a heads up about it before the interview.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 part 1 questions
You can use the sample DS-230 they have here on VJ if you have any questions.

But if you don't have any children put NONE on question 19.

You have to put the addresses of all places you've lived since you turned 16, even if it's been the same one you've always lived in.

In question 23 put all schools you've attended (my husband only wrote down high school and college), write your course of study even if you didn't graduate and in DEGREE OR DIPLOMA write NONE since you didn't get your degree.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother G325A question (hopefully the last)
If they were legal, then yes. smile.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother G325A question (hopefully the last)
The US embassy probably won't check any of that info but you do need to enter UNEMPLOYED during any gaps that he may have in his list of jobs.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 15:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestwo quick questions
No, the embassy doesn't care if you owe the IRS any money or not since they're separate government agencies.

After the NVC has received the DS-230 they will complete your case within a week or two if the I-864 was also reviewed already. If this happens before the 15th of the month they will try to make an appointment during the first two weeks of the month with the embassy for the following month (in most cases depending on the embassy). If they complete your case after the 15th, they will wait until the first two weeks of the following month to make your appointment.

After they have an interview date they will send both, the petitioner and the beneficiary, packet 4 which as all info regarding extra documents you may have to bring in, medical and lab info.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoved
You wife needs to fill out form AR-11, you can find it at the USCIS site and file online, just make sure you print a copy of it for your records.

Also, ALL sponsors need to file form I-865 which you can also find in the USCIS site. Make sure you follow their mailing instructions word for word as they tell you how to do it so you can later on prove that you indeed filed it with them.

After they receive both forms, you will get an NOA for each of them. You will have to do this every time either one of you changes their address until the LPR becomes a US citizen.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-04 11:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlright...a little help here?
It's all up to you depending on what you want. If you decide to go the CR1 visa route, you won't have to file for AOS after you enter the US with your visa, you'll get the green card in the mail and that's that. If you decide to go with the K3, you will have to file for AOS, pay $1,010 and wait about 6 months or more for it to get approved.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-28 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
Only his dad's last name as his mom's last name is not valid here in the US.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-09 18:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 AOS Package, Original Employment Letter?
If you can get a letter of employment then all it needs to say is that you work at the company and make X amount of dollars a year. Now, some people are not able to get this letter for legal reasons so don't fret if you can't get it. That's when copies of your tax returns and W2s and recent pay stubs come in handy.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-11 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!! Waiting for CR-1 or go with the K3????
Now days for most embassies a CR1 visa takes just as long as a K3 visa, so it would be a waste of money to even file the I-129F and then file AOS. You can now pay your bills from the NVC online and be done with it in about a month, month and a half. So I highly recommend the CR1.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date :)
Congratulations and good luck!!! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-11 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI hate Bogota Embassy
Well, that makes more sense now because if the embassy was aware of the children, even if they have their interviews at a later time. So as a whole you had to include everybody you will be responsible for and that's why you will need a co-sponsor. They're pretty strict about that, so they say "ok you made this much last year (based on your taxes), you will make this much this year (based on letter of employment and copies of pay stubs) and you will be responsible for these many people". If according to the I-864P, which should be updated to reflect 2009 figures, you do not make enough they will automatically ask you for a co-sponsor.

But like you said, she wasn't denied, her approval was just delayed until she goes back to show the co-sponsor info. No big deal.

Good luck with everything!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-12 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI hate Bogota Embassy
I'm so sorry to hear about this elkfarmer but if you make more than 125% over the poverty line then you should be fine. Maybe you can print this out and show it to them: I-864P. It shows the Poverty Guidelines in order to have a visa granted. You should also visit the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines and make sure your salary is 125% over.

They shouldn't deny the visa if you make more than enough.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-11 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in HAND!!!!
Copngrats!! wink.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-12 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI RECEIVED MY VISA TODAY THANKS ALLAH !!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-11 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi130 Approved waiting for NVC case number to be assigned
Lately it's been taken more than usual but mine took exactly one week. You can call the NVC automated system everyday to see if they got it.

Also, I would recommend you follow James' shortcuts to see if that saves you time and get an interview faster.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-30 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy now asking for Paternity/DNA testing
I've also seen this happen in the US embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. It's not routinely done but every CO has the right to ask for one since it's so easy down there to pay any notary office to change birth record information just to get a child out of the country. It's expensive and a hassle but totally understandable in my opinion.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-12-31 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecided to pursue CR-1 instead of K3, whats next?
That's correct. You now wait for your NOA2. Once the petition is approved by the USCIS, it will be sent to the NVC where you will need to pay a couple more fees and submit the civil and affidavit of support documents and forms. But for now you can find all of this info in the National Visa Center forum.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-25 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit from friends
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 3 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Mar 3 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your birth certificate is pretty much all you need as proof of your marriage but other people send it more evidence. I only sent our marriage certificate and 2 affidavits. The affidavits can pretty much say anything signed by the person and it doesn't have to be notarized either.

Diana

Ms. Diana is working too hard, I think she meant Marrige Cert. and not Birth Cert.
Thanks Diana, I needed a good smile today at work. Have a wonderful day my dear.


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPSSSS! Yeah, what he said. whistling.gif

Thanks! blush.gif

Diana


QUOTE (Dan & Juan @ Mar 3 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Mar 3 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...1_Affidavit.doc

Ok, so I got this link off of VJ. Is this the form I need to make for my friends/family to fill out as proof of relationship? Our dumb #### lawyer never sent any proof with our I-130 and I'm trying to prepare for the RFE. What else do most ppl send? I don't have my boarding tickets anymore, I can try to get old paper tickets from the airlines if they can find them, otherwise can I print out copies of my passport to show when I visited him? Do most ppl send pics? Also, who do u usally get to fill these affidavits? Do they have to have the ppls SS #'s on it? Dates of birth n stuff?

I'm confused.. you mean you are expecting an RFE because you filed no proof that you were married? I only sent the marriage certificate and nothing else of "proof" I was approved.
Are you meaning that your lawyer should have sent in photos and what not?


You don't have to send in more evidence but you should be ready to send it just in case the USCIS sends you an RFE requesting it. The instructions for the I-130 tell you exactly what can be used as evidence.

Diana

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-03 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit from friends
Your birth certificate is pretty much all you need as proof of your marriage but other people send it more evidence. I only sent our marriage certificate and 2 affidavits. The affidavits can pretty much say anything signed by the person and it doesn't have to be notarized either.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-03 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete in 55 days! Thank You For All Your Help!
Oh wow, record timing! Congratulations and good luck at the interview!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-05 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcess for moving to Ecuador, getting married, becoming a resident and visitng the US. WOW!
Hi Lee,

You're asking this in the wrong site since Visa Journey is only for people who want to come live to the US and not in any other country.

But here is my 2 cents:

1. I'm pretty sure that you will not be able to stay longer than 180 days in Ecuador (maybe less) if you only use your passport. You will need some sort of visa but you will have to contact an Ecuadorian consulate here in the US to find out.

2. For your marriage, you will need to find out directly from them to find out what documents you will need. Each country is different and they all request different things. Also ask if they need these documents to be apostilled and translated.

3. I'm not sure about this since I'm not from Ecuador and not familiar with their residency laws, but it would be a good thing if your fiancé starts asking around to see what you will need and what the chances are of obtaining residency.

4. This is a tricky one. She has a 50/50 chance of getting a tourist visa, especially if she's married to a US citizen. You may be denied, you may be approved, who knows but it's definitely not certain. Also a spousal visa either a CR1 or K3 does not apply to you since they're only for people who use it to come live in the US, not for visits.

Good luck with everything!

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 05 March 2009 - 12:10 PM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-05 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOW DO PEOPLE KNOW THAT DS230 HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO THE 'SYSTEM'
Yes, once you call the NVC their automated system will say that they received it and they're reviewing it. Once they're done and if they have received everything else, then the message will say case completed.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-06 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum Income Requirements
The Poverty Guidelines are for everybody regardless of which state the petitionary lives.

The I-864 actually only requires a copy of the tax return for the most recent year but most send in the tax returns of the last 3 years just in case. So if you only have last year's return, that's fine.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-09 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHPV for free!
You don't need the HPV vaccine to get your visa. Only women who are under 26 years of age and who filed for a K1 or K3 visa need to get it for their AOS.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-12 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThey lost our petition!
You can come to the US to visit, get married and stay here while your petitions are being processed but planning it before it happens is considered fraud. using a tourist visa or any other visa to enter the US with the whole purpose to adjust status here in the US is considered fraud. Now, some people have pulled it off and have lied to the USCIS to get approval but you will need to be ready to answer any questions they may have, especially since you had already filed for a K1.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-17 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2008 CR1 filers
Good luck! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-12-11 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!
Congratulations and good luck at the NVC!! smile.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-02-11 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Card
We actually waited and nothing even though we had checked the DS-230 for it. So we ended up going in person anyway. Like payxibka said, give it a few weeks and if you still haven't received it in the mail, then go in person.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-24 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does SSN process take?
The SSA has to wait until the USCIS enters the beneficiary's info in their system before they can issue a number, this can take anywhere from 2-7 weeks. If your wife has not received her green card in the mail yet, then you need to call the USCIS to find out if they entered her info in the system. If they did already and she still does not have her SSN, then you will need to go to your nearest SSA office and pay them a visit.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-03-18 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Cover Sheet Issue
I also used the DS-230 coversheet when our case was at the NVC being processed and this was way before online payment was available. The coversheet does work but if you choose to use it, make sure you know FOR SURE that the NVC has generated it before you mail it because it may cause you major delays down the road.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-01-16 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestouched!! what does it mean?
When you register with the USCIS Case Status Service Online you'll be able to see any action on your pending petition. You will need your receipt number to register and the system will show a date on it. Every time this date changes it means that someone touched your petition.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2009-04-02 13:53:00