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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval is not showing on USCIS website
Congratulations on your NOA2. As long as you have the actual NOA2, then you're fine. Besides, you'll know for sure as soon as the NVC says they have your case with them.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-12 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats next?
After you pay the IV Bill you will receive the DS-230 coversheet asking you to send them the filled out DS-230.

You can read the Time Savers thread pages 1, 10 & 11 in the National Visa Forum to understand how the process works for CR1 visas.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-12 18:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo Touches Since 9/8
I've seen people getting their NOA2s from CSC after having spent almost at year at VSC. So your turn is coming up soon. good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-12 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the interview DaTE....YEHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Congratulations and good luck with the interview!!!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-12 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI think our case lost in the mail! help
Duplicate Post.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-16 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs there a certain time period that you have to come by after gettin the CR1?
Usually they give you 6 months to enter the US. Check with your embassy.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-16 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV bill paid..AOS processing...what's next?
As a rule of thumb, it takes the NVC 1-2 weeks to process anything you send them, a bit less if you paid the bills online. Keep checking their web site to see if you can download the DS-230 which is the next form you have to send them after they process the IV bill payment. It will also take them 1-2 weeks to process the I-864 you said they received and are currently reviewing.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-16 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshello i am a newbie here
Most likely. How soon? It's anyone's guess but it seems like the CSC is hard at work on the petitions they received from the VSC. So it's a good thing.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-08-28 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNotarized document valid?
QUOTE (cantwait2long @ Sep 17 2008, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mononoke

I have a question. What country Marriage certificate and birth certificate copies be notarized.
My wife is from India. Is she suppose to notarize these documents in India or I have to get is notarized here.

Please share your past experience.

Thanks.


Since you filed for a CR1/IR1 visa, you will need original documents or certified copies of the documents from the country of origin, not the US. See here NVC Document Requirements

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 15:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNotarized document valid?
The NVC doesn't have a policy for that so I'm pretty sure you're ok. We sent them documents that had been notarized for over 6 months and didn't have any problems.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescase completed
QUOTE (Oddo @ Sep 17 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife called today to nvc and told her that the case was completed, but they couldn't give her a date for the interview today, the lady said that it will be probably in november, I am so surprised because most of the time they schedule it for the next month, do you think there might be some retaliation against Venezuelan beneficiaries? this is outreageous, I really miss my wife and keeping us apart for this long is not fair.

God bless you all.


I seriously doubt it has anything to do with what is going on in Venezuela politically.

When was your case completed by the NVC? They most likely finished scheduling October appointments yesterday and found that the embassy in Venezuela was already booked, so now you have to wait until November. This is only if they completed your case before mid september. If they recently completed it, then it means you missed their cut off date.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStandard NVC Processing
I think the best thing to do is to always go to the DOS link, pull up the corresponding embassy and see if they are standard or appointment processing because the NVC was updating it as the changes took place. If the embassy that you pull up does not say "standard processing" it means the NVC is now making the appointments at the embassy. Which is better and faster anyway, I think.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee bill paid, questionssssss!!!!
QUOTE (enzo1 @ Sep 17 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know I don't have a timeline but i'm sorry I havn't had a chance to fill it out.

I paid the IV bill online and now its asking me to send in the docs with the cover sheet, in the past it was that after the iv bill was paid the case was forwarded to the embassy and they collected the docs. I don't have police report for my wife nor the photographs. what do i do next? is it supposed to be like this?


Most likely. In the past the NVC only forwarded the case to the embassy and the beneficiary had to bring those documents with them the day of the interview. Things have changed for most embassies if not all. They now have to send a list of documents to the NVC along with the DS-230.

Go to the DOS link where you'll find all the info you will need. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link.

You will need to get this from your wife ASAP so you can continue with the process at the NVC.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-17 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change
Yes it is. The USCIS needs to keep track of all immigrants at all times unless they become US citizens.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-22 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change
Yes, the beneficiary has to file form AR-11 and the petitioner has to file form I-865.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-22 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrequently Requested Links
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Aug 20 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can we pin this?


Absolutely! Great post!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-08-20 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched after approved
I've noticed that they touch it again before sending it to the NVC, which means your petition is on its way over there.

Congratulations!


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-23 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome Help!!!
QUOTE (SusieK @ Sep 24 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Follow up and dont email cause they never answer - go in and you do have rights as a person within this system, its just whether or not they want to listen - do they have any other case workers there - can you possible ask for a transfer to another case worker?

I agree, this is unacceptable and I would complaint with that office about her behavior. Waiting a year for an approval is not "average" and something needs to be done about it.

Keep in touch with their office and insist that you need help with this approval and won't quit until someone explains to you why it's been taking so long.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 part II
The CO actually asked my husband to sign Part II of the DS-230 during the interview.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved
Great post! Congratulations!!!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS approves our I-130 Twice ? ? ?
It sounds like someone screwed up the first time and approved your I-130 way ahead of time. Hopefully it will make it to the NVC soon.

Good luck!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 10:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresService Center
Nope. Send your petition to the address the Instructions tell you to send it to which is based on the state you live.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY!!!!!!!!!APPROVEDDDDDDD
Congratulations and good luck at the NVC!!! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-23 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinally and officially approved I130 from VSC
Congratulations! good.gif

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-19 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN number
QUOTE (slapatinca @ Sep 25 2008, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys. I got the IIN number from NVC today... it's 8 numbers long... but when i try to sign in to the website it says that it doesn't match...
what's up with that?

Have you called the NVC back to double check the number with them?

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-25 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI was approved yesterday
Congratulations and good luck at the NVC!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-24 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG!! Case Complete!
Congratulations!!!!!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-26 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
QUOTE (ines @ Sep 29 2008, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can I send the form I-864 I already paid over online and I got for IV fee that I have to pay I already pay but I don't get from them I -864 form I have printed long time ago and I have already all document for that form can I send it


If you paid it online, then you should be able to print the I-864 coversheet from the DOS site and send it to the NVC with the I-864 and financial documentation.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-30 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and I-130 approval
The USCIS and the IRS are two separate entities. As long as your salary is above the poverty guidelines, you should be ok.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-01 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is considered 2nd week????
They should schedule interviews until the 10th but they may go until the 14th-15th since the first started in mid week. You can also call them to find out for sure.

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 02 October 2008 - 02:47 PM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-02 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSecond Interview!!!
That's really good news. Good luck! Only one week to go...

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-09-30 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife's coming in on CR-1 whats next?
Nope, you're all done for the next two years. CR1 visas rock!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-06 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 educational institutions
My husband entered his info from high school and college.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-06 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused Please Help !
Yes, you are currently legally married if your marriage was legal the day of your wedding. As long as you have a marriage certificate, no matter where it's from, you are married.

With that said, your options now are either an IR1 visa or K3 visa. The processing time for the most part is just as long for both at the USCIS and it all depends on how fast the US embassy in Pakistan processes these visas. Most embassies process them at the same rate. The reason why you can file for an IR1 visa instead of a CR1 is because you will most likely be married for over 2 years at the time of your husband's interview, once he arrives in the US, he will automatically be given his 10 year green card. With the K3 visa, he will have to apply for AOS, pay an additional $1,010 and not be able to work until his EAD is approved which can take at least 3 months.

Since you do not currently work, you will need a co-sponsor to file an I-864, otherwise his visa will be denied.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-07 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking from CSC to NVC
You can call any time you want and as many times as you want, at least that's what I did for my own piece of mind. Since you're filing for a CR1 visa, you'll know when the NVC has it as soon as you enter your receipt # from your NOA and they give you the case #. This can take anywhere from 2-12 weeks.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-08 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 vs K-3??
You're correct. If your husband comes in with the IR1 visa, he will be able to work as soon as he gets his green card in the mail, which can take anywhere from 2-7 weeks. With the K3, he would have to file for AOS and wait for his EAD to be approved and that can take 3 months at a minimum. That visa is such a hassle.

As for the NVC fees, the AOS is to pay for them to process the financial info such as form I-864 and necessary documents. The IV Bill is the actual visa bill and that also pays for the processing of the DS-230 and all other documents you have to send with it. The good thing is that after you've paid both fees, you won't have to pay anything more. Well, besides the medical stuff.

I think you made a smart choice, especilly because you will probably have been married for more than 2 years at the time of interview and he will automatically get his 10 year green card, instead of 2 years.

Good luck!

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 08 October 2008 - 03:12 PM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-08 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 vs K-3??
I know it sounds pretty confusing but it really isn't. You pretty much have two choices, either the CR1/IR1 or K3 visa. The CR1 visa is for couples who've been married for less then 2 years at the time of interview, this means that the beneficiary will have to apply to remove conditions two years after entering the US in order to receive their final 10 year green card. And yes, it has a cost of $545 happy.gif . An IR1 visa is for couples who've been married for more than 2 years and the beneficiary will receive their 10 year card after he/she enters the US. Nothing more to be done.

The other option is the K3 visa which was developed a few years ago when CR1/IR1 visas were taking years to be processed. The K3 visa was supposed to be faster than the other one but now days they're taking almost the same amount of time. With a K3 visa, the beneficiary won't be able to work until he/she files for AOS/EAD which has an additional cost of $1,010 and a wait period of at least 3 months. In my opinion, if you can wait a few months for the CR1 or IR1 visa, go for it and disregard the K3 visa.

Now, if you decide to file for a CR1, you will have to send in form I-130 for everybody, so 5 forms total. Then, when the case gets to the NVC for processing, you will have to pay their fees for everybody as well which are $70 for the AOS and $400 for the IV Bill. But after that, you're done.

With the K3 visa, you will have to pay for AOS for everybody as well. $1,010 for your husband and $600 for each child if filing at the same time. If you only file for your husband at first and file for the children at a later time, you will have to pay $930 for each child.

As for the financial issue. You will have to prove that you can support all members of your family, including his with your salary. If you can't, then you will definitely need a co-sponsor. For CR1/IR1 visas, you will have to show IRS and salary documents when the cases arrive at the NVC (before the interview). For K3 visas, you will need to have this info ready at the time of the interview. Here are the Poverty Guidelines that will show you how much you would need to earn in order to be approved. In your case you will have 9 family members to support, so your salary should be $49,000. That's just an example.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-07 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvance Parole
Once the I-131 is approved you will get the AP document in the mail. This is what you need to bring with you if you traveled outside of the US.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-10 13:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN after CR-1 entry
You need to go to the SSA now because if you received the green card a couple of weeks ago, you should've received the SS card by now. Some times the USCIS does not communicate well with the SSA office and chances are they never received the original request for a SS#. All you have to do is fill out a SS form online, print it and take it to the nearest office. You should be getting your SS card within a week or two.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-10 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmployement Verification ((ideas))
No, actually I've seen this with different companies and I believe it's due to some kind of law. Maybe you can type up the letter saying that they can call the 800# and have it signed by your HR department. I mean, there isn't much you can do if that's their policy.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2008-10-14 13:55:00