ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPay IV bill or send AOS package first?
Anyone?
ALSAMaleJordan2012-12-14 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPay IV bill or send AOS package first?
If you look below in my signature, NVC is flying through my file. They sent me an email letting me know that my IV bill is ready to be paid. I just paid my AOS bill and have not sent in my AOS package yet. What should I do first, or does it even matter? I thought I had to pay AOS bill and send in AOS package followed by paying IV bill then sending IV package. I am filing everything electronically as required by Amman consulate. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-12-13 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married in a few weeks overseas, what do I bring back with me?!
You also might want to sign a few pages (of the last page that only asks for a signature) of an i-864 and leave them for your spouse. This way you can fill out the i-864 and she can print out the pages you sent her and she will have the pages with a signature. Don't date the page let her do it when you send it over. This way you will not have to mail it to her, unless you need a joint sponsor.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-12-24 22:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married in a few weeks overseas, what do I bring back with me?!
You will need 4 passport size photos, 2 for USCIS and 2 for NVC.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-12-24 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor fee?
You only pay a one time fee of $88. The fee includes any joint sponsor. I just submitted mine with a joint sponsor with one fee and I didn't receive a RFE.
ALSAMaleJordan2013-02-11 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
My I-130 was just approved a few days ago. I haven't received my hard copy so I don't know exactly where it was processed. It was transferred to a USCIS office from Vermont on September the 13th. It took them exactly 2 months to process my case after transfer, Less than 3 months since I mailed it out. I don't know if it was "auto-expedited" like they used to do it, but I know it was fast. I will come back and update you guys as to where it was processed when I receive the hard copy.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-11-17 02:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

i dont think everyone (USC abroad) gets auto expedited... some just get lucky...
we're still hopeful though, right ALSA?

;)



That's right friend.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-09-19 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
I also petitioned living outside the US, unfortunately Canada is a hit or miss with many for the "auto-expedite".
ALSAMaleJordan2012-09-18 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
I just received a message saying,

On September 13, 2012, we transferred this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I hope this is good news.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-09-13 10:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
1. Country USC resides in: Canada
2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No
3. When did you file the I-130: August 16th, 2012
4. How long had you been living abroad: 1 month
5. Do you reside in the country legally? Yes
6. What is the reason for your residence: I'm a dual US/CAN citizen
7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes
8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? Shipped USPS with Canadian address as return address
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? Just my Canadian Passport
10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your
relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? Yes, but Spouse lives in Jordan
11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? NOA1 date is August, 22nd, 2012. Don't know if case is "auto-expedited", but
don't think it will be.
12. Which Service Center? Vermont Service Center

Edited by ALSA, 08 September 2012 - 12:47 AM.

ALSAMaleJordan2012-09-08 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

Hi all,

I'm still getting a handle on all of these abbreviations and processes but I was wondering if anyone can help me? Regarding immigration for a spouse to the US, if we marry outside the country, does she need a 'sponsor' here in the US while her CR-1 is being processed? If so, will I have to stay in the US and she in her own respective country for that period of time?

Any way we can be together throughout the process.


No, she does not need a sponsor in the US while while processing her CR-1. That will come when your case gets to the NVC, which takes about 5 months. You can live with her abroad as many and I have done during the process, you will have to prove domicile though. If you have read through this thread, you will see that the majority of people who filed from abroad had their case "auto-expedited". It has been 10 days since I submitted my I-130 but I am petitioning from Canada so I don't think my case will be "auto-expedited". If you are in a hurry to be with your wife in the US, then use your address from abroad.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-09-02 00:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
Does anyone have any experience with filing from abroad with the husband and wife in two separate countries? I am in Canada and my Wife is in Jordan. I hope we get auto-expedited. Thanks to anyone who can shed light on this.
ALSAMaleJordan2012-08-10 06:31:00
Middle East and North Africapassportstatus@ustraveldocs.com: for Yemen
Can anyone tell me about this email: passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com.... Like what do the terms mean and is it accurate. I have read posts about it but only for Other countries. My husband is from Yemen and we don't pick visas up from a chosen destination. So any information for this country? Thanks!!!

Edited by Zuhalafares, 27 May 2013 - 12:02 PM.

ZuhalafaresNot TellingYemen2013-05-27 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do next?
I've tried following the guide, but it's not clear.
It states to send the IV package with the barcode sheet, but it doesn't state what should be in the package.
Does the NVC send me something? Do I just print out the DS230 myself?
Thanks.
rentuaMaleCanada2008-08-06 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do next?
Hello,
I'm not sure what to do now after I paid the IV and AOS.
Can someone explain the next steps?
I know I need to complete the DS230, but do I need to wait for them to send it to me or do I just print it out and send it in with the barcode sheet? Are there any other documents to complete at this time?
Let me know what else I need to do.
Thanks.
rentuaMaleCanada2008-08-06 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
SankuNiku, Congrats!


Insha'allah all the best at the interview!
NooshFemale02009-02-08 22:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
QUOTE (beniecenvet @ Feb 8 2009, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also waiting for an interview date. My case was completed on January 29th.



Okay, I'm getting so excited now.


Can someone tell me why majority of what I've seen so far, all January approvals already have there cases completed!

Someone else me! I feel like I'm falling behind.


NooshFemale02009-02-08 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 approvals for January!
QUOTE (Shimool @ Feb 8 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Moosker @ Feb 8 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No what I meant is... We've already sent in the I-864 package. I never heard the AVR say anything about "we've received it". That's what I'm wondering! Now the AVR says that they're waiting for the DS-230 package from me. Super! We're moving along...but does that mean they have ALREADY received the I-864 package?


Similar thing happened to me. After I send in my AOS package the AVR said they received a package 3 days after I actually sent it, but by then my IV fee was also generated, so the AVR changed soon to IV bill generated. They never said whether my AOS was reviewed completely or not. I am pretty sure your AOS was received and is fine. If it wasn't the AVR would have said that documents are missing.

But to be 100% sure, call and talk to an operator tomorrow.



Hey! I'm applying for my husband from Bangladesh too. My journey just started. It's exciting to read everyone's update.

Best of luck,

Nooshrath
NooshFemale02009-02-08 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 approvals for January!
Okay...this is my first post..and I hope it gets me somewhere, as I am very nervous about all the paper work and learning of all the shortcuts thanks to this site!

I just paid the AOS fee online on FEB 3. 2009 and was PAID on FEB 4. 2009, my question is, I print out the cover page and fill out the I-864 packet and send all that in together? Is that how it works?

sad.gif HELP!
NooshFemale02009-02-06 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete!

oh gosh, you're going to hate me! I'm sorry, I should have mentioned it was complete ten days after they scanned the DS230.

Gosh, I feel stupid sorry!

I'm going through going to school full-time and working full-time and haven't had time update my profile...insha'allah I will


ahh this wait is driving me crazy!
NooshFemale02009-04-14 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete!
My husbands case is complete with out any RFE's! It's sucha big deal for me because I was compiling all the documents and I was scared we might get held back for silly things. All worked out, not it's just him and the Embassy in Dhaka.


I've heard they're not very nice and always having people go back and forth. Has anyone dealt with the Consulate in Dhaka lately? Any help would be highly appreciated.

My concern now is, they mentioned the case was complete but no official date for the interview. So, my question does anyone know how many days before they can give me a date.

Everyone else, good luck and may Allah guide you all.
NooshFemale02009-04-14 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune Interview Preparation
Hi Guys,


I know a number of us are waiting to get get a Interview day for the second week of June, but I figured maybe now we can kill some time talking about all the documents needed to take to the interview it self.

To be honest, I really want my husband to be prepared for anything and everything. He's been really good about getting me all the documents I needed for the whole process. The questions is, can someone list all the required docs to show during the interview. We've all been through so much so I'm sure this will benefit a lot of us.

Again, best of luck to all and many many dua's!

smile.gif Noosh
NooshFemale02009-04-18 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWow no interview for me in May Proberly JUNE.
I'm wondering though if each country is different. Like they may have slots in this country and not anymore for another.

Does that make sense?
NooshFemale02009-04-14 18:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Insha'allah smile.gif
NooshFemale02009-05-27 20:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI - 130 Address

On the petition should it have my partners current address or should it be our future address?

 

I guess what i'm asking is should we get our house before we file the petition or can it wait till after the process is finished. she is currently living with family.

 

Many thanks for any replys


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-12 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married
Thanks,

It's just normally when they ask what your doing the then ask who is your friend and so on and so on. I haven't had an issue before it's just cos I am getting married, so if the questions do come up I want to be prepared.

Also if I say that I'm visiting friends then it comes out I'm getting married then it will look bad I suppose.




JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married
Hi I posted a while ago about my situation.

I am a UK citizen currently serving in the army. My fiancé is a US citizen living in Michigan.

We are planning our wedding for the summer in August. I am aware that it is perfectly legal to enter the US as part of the VWP and get married and me return home. Then apply for CR-1.

I was just wondering if any one has done this. And how there entry was for example. Best way to answer the questions at passport control. I understand that to lie is an offence I'm just a little worried about being denied access.

If I was to answer the what is the intentions of your visit with visiting my fiancé. I assume they would move on to the are you getting married question quite quickly. They didn't however do this the last time I was there.

Does anyone have any advice on what evidence I should take with me to prove my ties to the country. I suppose me still serving in the armed forces would be a good start.

My intentions are obviously legal I am just scared after we have planned our wedding me getting denied access.

Thanks for any replies

Jamie
















JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere To Start?

another question??

 

i am currently serving in to armed forces, for my mail i use a corrispondence (parents house) address as the army mail system is poor. on the petition should we use my barracks address or my corrispondence address?

 

thanks jamie


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-09 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere To Start?

Hello,

 

i am a british citizen and have recently married a US citizen ( 29th August 2014)

 

we are wanting to start the whole process to get the ball moving so we can actually start our married life together.

 

the main question i have is what should we do first? is there anything we have to send off with our intial application that my wife needs to change her name with the state. or should we wait for that to go through before filling? or vise versa

 

i have read allot of information and it is all a little confusing to me.

 

many thanks for any replys

 

Jamie


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-09 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavits??

Thank You


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-14 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavits??

the evidence i have so far is;  Chat loggs

                                                various photos at differant times in our relationships 

                                                passport pages with stamps both mine and hers

                                                copys of boarding passes

                                                maybe a copy of our wedding invite?

 

we dont have any joint bank accounts or anything in both our names. i think we are a low fraud country too.


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-14 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavits??

1) they're low on evidence scale and not required.  

 

2) absolutely not to both. 

 

 

Thank you.

 

i have just noticed that allot of poeple send them with there petitions.


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-14 13:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavits??

Hello VJ,

 

i know many people must of asked this but is there any point us putting affidivits into our i-130 petition? also if we do do they have to be a US citizen and noterised?

 

many thanks

Jamie


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-14 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp With Family Name On Forms

What name does she want to use as a married woman? Use that name on every form. She wants her greencard in her name she plans to use happily ever after.

Doesn't matter if marriage license asks what name she will use, or that she hasn't changed all her documentation.


I'm going to be the green card hold she is the petitioner does that make any differance?

JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-20 02:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp With Family Name On Forms

Hi Jamie,
 
The marriage certificate is your wife's prof that she can legally use your name, the first thing she needs to do is go to her local SS office & get a new SS card in her new name then when she has that get her passport changed then go to the DMV & sort out the driving licence, after that the bank, her works, credit cards & anything else.
 
Brian 




So if she hasn't done this yet we need to use her maiden name on the forms? Or to make it easier we should wait till she gets her new SS card? Or can we use the married name as we have the marraige licence?

JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp With Family Name On Forms
There is a way of her doing it with the state we just don't want to have to wait for it to happen before sending off out I-130 pack off.
JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp With Family Name On Forms

She should be able to prove she has a new surname somehow. Why isn't it on the marriage certificate? And in many governments (like in Germany) there's a second "change of name" certificate that accompanies the marriage certificate. She wouldn't be able to change the name on her passport/license until she has a document to show a name change in the first place.



The marragige certificates in Michigan do not state the new name on them.


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp With Family Name On Forms
Hello vj

I appreciate im probably not the first person to ask this but I have been reading several differant things as I have been looking into this issue.

My wife is confused about which name to use on the i-130 and G-325 form I know that she has to state her maiden name on the I-130 but not on the G-325. On our marraige cert it does not state her new name but she did sign it with her new surname. She had not yet changed her passport drivers licence and so on with the state. So which name should we use her maiden name or my name any advice would be appreciated

Many thanks Jamie






JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 package
Hi VJ,

Just a quick on does anyone have any advice on what format our relationship evidence.

For example Photos i know we should caption them but is there a style of layout preferred?

Boarding passes should these be captioned for each trip?

Passport stamps same as with boarding passes?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks Jamie












JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-22 06:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a Help

Hello VJ

 

we are slightly confused by the g-325a form for a couple reasons.

 

in the applicants last address outside the us of more than 1 year.

there Is a from and to however, if you have lived at the same address for longer above it has present time. so what month should go in the to. the current month or should I write present time again?

 

last occupation abroad if not shown above (include all information requested above. now above it asked for name and address of employer but doesn't ask for occupation. should we leave this blank as above we have listed my employed which is outside the US.

 

thank you for any replys

 

jamie


JayMain626Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-25 03:05:00