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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa
QUOTE (gravitate @ Aug 2 2009, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, im new here. Well, theres not much information about this. I want to petition for a k1 visa, I receive supplemental security income and social security disability income, 730.00 a month, definitly i dont meet the poverty income guidlines, but i do have my brother and his wife as co sponsors jointly, but they do not live with me. Would that be a problem for me? Also a lawyer told me that if i use a co sponsor it will decrease my chances of success by around 20%, is that true?


Not it is not true, read the guide and you will see how it works. You do not need a lawyer for this process, we support each other here in the forums and share experiences. Just read the guides and you will be done, I am talking to you because of my experience here as a member. good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-02 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCant believe I just found Visa Journey
QUOTE (Rewaudi @ Aug 5 2009, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!! This site is amazing, I only wish I had found it sooner. Probably would have saved me a lot of time and money. Yesterday my fiance was approved her K-1 Visa in Brazil. I am so excited especially since this whole process has lasted just about a year. I (unfortunately) got a lawyer thinking it would expedite the whole process but looking back on it I think I would have been better off just finding this website. I plan on sharing my story and all the trials and tribulations, but first I would like to say HELLO and venture around this new found website.


Welcome and you both are not done yet, you both are in the middle of the road.

6 months like they say it is just in theory.



R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-06 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa question
QUOTE (apotter @ Aug 11 2009, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, my girlfriend and I are considering a K1 visa /she is colombian/ and if she were to come to the United States and /after 90 days/ we decided to get married when could she go back and visit with her family in Colombia. Thanks for your help, /gracias/

andrew


You both would have to get marry, then apply for Adj of Status and include the form that is called Advance Parole, it takes around 3-6 months to receive it back, then she would be able to travel without not problem.

Read the guides, the info is there.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-11 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion for G-325A, help plz!
QUOTE (chinausa @ Aug 13 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

we're filing G-325A form, and there is a question confused us.

The question is " This form is submitted in connection with an application for: * Naturalization; * Other (Specify); * Status as permanent resident"

we're applying for K1. so which answer we should check? Should we check "Other (Specify)", and fill in " K1" ??

Thank you !!


We wrote in other K1, worked fine for us.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-13 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreligious wedding while waiting for visa aproval
QUOTE (oregon30 @ Aug 27 2009, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, do you know if after sending the I-129F I could get marry in my fiancee country only by religuos wedding ceremony, not the civil one?

Thanks.



If it is important for you, then get marry and file for a CR-1 or K3 visa. Don't get marry and apply for a K1, or you will be in a mess!!!
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-27 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressafety of my fiance
QUOTE (FaridS @ Aug 20 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance lives in Kabul and as you see on TV it is not pretty there. I am concerned for her safety and told her to leave Kabul during the election cycle but she can't do that every time there is a threat. do you guys think that this would be a valid reason to call USCIS about? Do they care? please advise.

For requesting an expedite,you have to write a letter supporting your the facts why you would like to request the expedite and send it to the expedite department.
They don;t handle that over the phone
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-20 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo you think age difference would be a problem?
QUOTE (christera22 @ Aug 8 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Aug 8 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 7 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Aug 7 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rajojo321 @ Aug 7 2009, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello....I posted this in spanish and now in english so here goes....My boyfriend and I are filing for the k1 visa....he is 21 and I am 35.....he is Dominican and I am American born to Dominican parents....I am a bit worried and concerned that we may get denied the visa because of the age difference which can trigger thoughts of a fake relationship (fraud).....to my surprise this relationship is realer than real and I think that if we have all of our documents in order and answer all questions truthfully and correct that age difference is not a valid reason to deny a visa....Please give me your totally honest opinion...i appreciate it....thanks....


You are correct. Age difference is NOT a valid reason and they will never use that. They CAN use "not clearly eligible". Try to appeal that one.

Again, I have not heard it is a problem in the Latin American/Carribean cultures. Make your your evidence is solid. The problem lies in that YOU must clearly prove the relationship is legitimate and not for immigration benefits. The burden is on YOU, not them. But if you have good evidence, you should be OK. I would also suggest strongly you attend the interview. (I do that anyway for anyone)

Yeah they "can't" use age difference as a reason for denial but they'll just use the subjective "lack of a bonsfide relationship".
Why does a 21 year old guy marry a 35 year woman in the US. Money or has a "mother complex"?
Why does a 21 year old foreigner from a 3rd world country marry a 35 year US citizen?
Take your pick???
Bottomline is "pile high" evidence of having a LOVING bonafide relationship.



Yes, hon, you are right. THey should pile high the photographs, too. Never let anyone tell you that "they are just secondary evidence.


What is all these ?? GaryandAlla & HAole , who told you all these informations. There is no written rule as if :
"Age differences can be a problem in some areas of the world. If a 23 year old Pinay marries a 50 year old American man...no problem. If a 28 year old Russian marries a 55 year old man from the USA...no problem. Such things are NORMAL in their own culture, it is not unusal that they would seek the same in marrying a foreign person. If a 35 year old US woman wants to marry a 21 year old Syrian...can be a big problem. I have not heard of these problems with younger men/older women in Latin American cultures."

Also Haole pls dnt humiliate members here by saying all these stuffs :
"Why does a 21 year old guy marry a 35 year woman in the US. Money or has a "mother complex"?
Why does a 21 year old foreigner from a 3rd world country marry a 35 year US citizen?"
You are acting against VJ policy.
Who told you that a person from a third world country is always liiving in worser condiiton ? I am still richer with my wealth when i came in USA. So USA for me was not money but my wife. Trust me this is a total wrong notion. We live in India in much more safer and free and non fear way. No job loss no tension of how to pay the bills. So dnt think all these. Apart from the high fraud countries neither USCIS nor the consulate tend to think that way. My consulate asked me a strange thing when i was coming USA for the 1st time. She asked 'well there are so beautiful women in usa..... wd u get attracted and married.1st time i came only for business.' My reply was well there are more beautiful women in India than USA .... so no hard feelings , I am more attracted in India than I think I wd be in USA'.......she smiled and switched offt o different questions. Any way I am moving away from the topic as usual. wacko.gif

My wife USC is 56 and I am 32. So what ?? that man must have demonstrated deeper sense of maturity and spiritual evolvement. Thats why she choose her. If he is using her for GC thats a different case though. But thats not is expressed here. In consulate stage interviews age difference can create a bit problem but rajojo321 i will give you certain things they looks as good proofs and you can use to circumvate these flags, if at all it arises which at all i doubt.
i) at least 15-20 pics together with the application
ii) A statement written by the USC where she states why she married,how did you two meet, add humour and make it believable. Trust me they read that. Though our marriage was from b1/b2 visa and didnt involve consulates but then they read it . Thats what our IO said us during interview.
iii) I dnt know about Dominican but many consulates do allow USC s to join

yes, here the USC can join at the interview stage.

................. see if you can do that or not.
iv) last but not the least, write a letter from his perents and relatives about you two................ do the same from your end... means ur relatives write something about him and it matters. Our IO was very very impressed by the way her relatives wrote about me.
I dnt think there can be any problem in such little age difference so long he can convince the consulate officer. No one has ever been denied for age difference but they look at how much deep you are into each other. Thats what they want to see...... nothing else. They may ask you about plans to have babies together. Get a good reply ready.
Hope this helps............. be confident and tell him to gather all these & look into the eyes of the officer during interview and smile. They take stuffs as , looking down or looking away or to left, as signs of telling lies of hiding facts. So tell him to avoid these. Thanks .. If you need more to know pls ask.... and we will all be most glad to help. yes.gif good.gif


R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-11 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance entered US illegally:Could I still file a I129F petition for him?
QUOTE (HYZ @ Sep 12 2009, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks to everyone for the help. That took a big worry off my mind. Congratulations Nik+Heather!


Tell him to go to get a record police at Fiscalia RD330.00 to check if he is totally clean in the police records, which is computarized now. It is not like in the past that is done manually.

When you get approved and you filled out the forms, do not lie about this because it is going to be worst for your both.

Write NOW to the Embassy and ask for some explanation and some kind of prove that he has been banned. Go to the webpage and you will find an email there where you can ask for info.


R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-09-14 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to send documents after NOA2?
QUOTE (gabenwyrk @ Nov 4 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got my NOA2 on Oct 25th (Woohoo!! kicking.gif ) and I had a question about sending the additional documents (copy of I-129F, I-134, original documentation, etc) for my fiance. From what I gather all the documents are for the interview. So if I am planning on attending the interview, is it necessary to send it down beforehand?


Thanks,


Gabriel



DR Consulates allow the petitioner to be in the interview. good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-11-05 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProfesional Services K-1 Visa Question
QUOTE (chrispy @ Nov 19 2009, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, I am new to the board. I am a US citizen and looking to marry a resident of the Dominican Republic and have one question. Typically, how much does a immigration lawyer charge for handling all of the paperwork for the petition? Would it be easier if I just buy the copy online and then fill it out myself or would you suggest going through an immigration agency? Thanks



Again save that money if you have time to read the guides here you are done. All the info is here.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-11-23 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProfesional Services K-1 Visa Question
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Nov 19 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chrispy @ Nov 19 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you guys I appreciate the quick feedback. I am going to put my time and effort into the process but I just want to make sure everything is 100 percent correct. So I would first download all the forms from this site and shall I fill them out online instead of hand written? After I fill out the forms, I am assuming I have to make a cover letter as it says in the guides? I was also wondering where it says passport style picture, exactly what would that be given that my fiance in the DR does not have a passport? Sorry for all the questions I am just to excited to get this process started..


A "passport style" photo refers to a photo taken to US passport specifications:

http://travel.state..../info_1287.html

She'll need to get a photo taken that conforms to the requirements described on that page, and give it to you to submit with the petition. She'll need more of those photos to submit at the interview, and may also need to submit photos when she gets her medical. The photos are usually supposed to be taken within the previous 30 days at the time they are submitted.

Your fiancee WILL need a passport by the time she goes to the interview. She should go ahead and get started on that.

Take your time. You've got plenty of reading to do. good.gif



No lawyer needed at all for this process, just save your money good.gif

Yes, she needs the photos for the steps mentioned in this answer.

Good luck!!!




R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-11-20 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to put together the I-129f package?
QUOTE (LuvMyPortuGAL @ Sep 1 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since most of our photos were in digital format on our hard drive, I just inserted a few photos per page in MS Word.

I did the same, inserted in MS Word.



I even added a catpion on each photo. Then I printed the pages on 8 1/2 x 11 pages so it fit nicely in the folder.

As an added note, I didn't like dealing with punching holes in everything or the look of the binders that held the punched papers, so I found at Staples a punchless binder. It had a clear cover and when the packet was complete, it looked quite neat, orderly, and slick!


R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-09-02 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
QUOTE (Charliehereforyou @ Mar 17 2008, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM SO EXCITED I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO POST THIS. OUR K-1 VISA WAS RECEIVED IN VERMONT ON 2-22-08 AND APPROVED ON 3-14-08.

kicking.gif kicking.gif
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Congratulations.

Lucky couple, it was fast.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-23 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-235a Question

We are hopefully going to file for CR-1 next week.
But there are so many small questions that are hard to find answers for. Most I already found myself but there is one that I couldn't find.

It is also NOT described in the guides for how to fill out forms. I really looked everywhere I could.

I'm in the USA right now with a J1 Internship Work Visa but am going home in 2 Weeks.
I've been here for a total of about 7 Months.
Now do I need to list my address here in the USA where I lived during this time in the address box?

According to my Visa Status I am a "non-resident alien", so it sounds like I don't have to list my USA address in the "residency " address box, but I of course don't want to knowingly withold information or risk having my application returned because of this.

I hope somebody can help me.
Thank you!



I was with an J1 in 2005 only for 5 month and I put the address where I live in the G325a form.. my I 13O was approved so it was ok to put it.. you have a social security number right?? you also needs to put this number..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-05 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved, What Next?
Congrats..
please join Nvc feb 2010 thread in progress report so you can receive more help

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut this link is a helpful guide ..now your case will be transfered to NVC....in the next 4-10 days or more they should assign you the case number..if you call they will tell you that you need to wait 90 days..if you look my timeline I receive it in less than 10 days... in the link you will find all the information
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-09 00:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs everything ok with my NOA2? CR1/IR1
contact USCIS to correct this mistake..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-16 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc email add

If im going to call them what are they going to ask me?



NAMES, DATE OF BIRTH.. BOTH PETITIONER AND APPLICANT
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-17 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc email add

its late..its almost 11 pm there. is it 24?7 open?



no is like around 9 48 pm..because here in dominican republic is 10.48 and we are 1 hour ahead..they work until 12.00 midgnight USA east time..is always busy the phone but you can try it..so you may receive your email soon
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-16 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc email add

Thanks,

I just called my husband when i read it even he is sleeping.lol I told him to call the NVC tomorrow
Salamat po..



you can call right now..is still open.. you need to provided names and date of birth
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-16 21:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc email add
I am the beneficiary and I was who called NVC...normally they start asking for names , date of birth, he confirmed the phone number of my husband his email and then he told me your email is not provided and I said THATS WHY I AM CALLING...and gave it to him.. so perhaps your husband or you may give a call to NVC. and provide it..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-16 21:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVery quick approval in Cairo
I pray that my interview goes smooth as yours..congrats
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-16 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230

Good afternoon,

We have a concern in regards to filling out the form DS-230, my wife is from Peru and for some reason when a woman gets married in Peru she does not take the husband's last name. When she went to change her status in her DNI, DNI is the Peruvian identification, they only added my last name to her full name. So now her name is like: Angela Teresa Smith Johnson James.

Now we are aware that when she gets her Peruvian Passport for the first time they are going to put the name that appears on her DNI. We are also informed that when she is issued her CR1 Visa, US Embassy is going to issue the Green Card with the name that appears on her Peruvian Passport. Our concern is how do we correct this, we do not want her Green Card with three last names, I mean it sounds ridiculous, I don't know if there is any other country that does this nonsense. Does she have a choice of correcting her name or will she be asked how she wants her name to appear on her Green Card. If someone can give us any advice on how to solve this issue, do we fill out maybe the DS-230 form with my last name as her Family Name, but then when we send her Peruvian Passport copy it will show up differently. Please help

Thank you,



Hi I am from Dominican Republic and here is the same situation ..I almost changed when they told me that I will have 3 last name I turn and run out of that office ARE YOU KIDDING??..so is not only in Peru ..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-17 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 question

Hi,

my wife is a US LPR and will hopefully be naturalized later next year. I will be leaving the US to fulfill whatever is left on my 2 year home residency requirement (J-1). Fingers crossed, I will have fulfilled the requirement by the time she becomes US citizen.

My wife was advised by an attorney to submit an I130 while she is a LPR. We know that the case will be given priority and the petition will no longer be subject to numerical limit when she becomes a citizen. Granted, she does petition now, does she have to submit additional papers and/or call once she becomes naturalized? Will this shift cause a delay?

Lastly, what is your take on petitioning while a LPR who will become a citizen before a visa number becomes available?

Thank You



Hi , I was in the same situation...My husband was a LPR when he applied on September 1st....the same day He applied for his citizen..his process was done by November 16th and on the 18th he calls to USCIS to upgraded my petition and they send him an email asking for a fax with his copy of the naturalization certificate..he also mailed it just to be sure a letter requesting this with a copy of my NOA1 and his Naturalization certificate,...and on the 20th my petition was upgraded to immediate relative..and on January 27th I receive my NOA2 of approval...so as you see everything was really fast... ..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-19 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLets start at step One :)

As I have noticed I guess there's no such word tied (simple) in with this process.

(I realize this may have been asked many times on here and some may feel like a broken record. Please feel free to direct me to any other thread that has been started that could give me the answers I am looking for. I tried to search a bit (not hard I'll admit) with no luck.)

I am looking for advice from start to finish without having to spend oddles of money on a lawyer. I have bought the book: Fiance and Marriage Visa: A couples Guide to U.S. Immigration. I'll admit I was and am very, very intimidated/overwhelmed.

I'll explain what it is I understand at this point.

My husband and I married in Canada April 18th 2009. We were in Canada till September 18th Due to the wonderful economy my husband lost his job which meant he lost his temp work visa in Canada. So onward and upward as we made the decision to reside back in the USA. Since then I've been racking my head around which way to go with this process. In short I'm not dumb but at the same time it's hard to get specific answers from a book.

I understand we have 2 options the K-3 (designed to be faster than any other way of filing which is now not the case now a days) I am also hearing the K-3 is a bit more expensive then another option the CR-1. We need to ensure we have all proper documentation together (marriage license, a Canadian Birth certificate. (that's all I know))
I also have all of my current identification matched up with my new last name and with my current Canadian address to ensure all addresses match up etc.

But before we can even begin on those steps I'm stuck at the opening gate. The I-130 form (I am choosing to file while in Canada), I am confused as to what I need to submit and I understand what I need to submit depends on which process we choose to go with (I think please clarify if that's not the case). With the I-130 form I am confused if all these other forms need to accompany it as well such as the (affidavit of support, geographical information) those are the only two I can think of right now.

What I'm looking for is an angel right now to help me get past my confusion. What I'm looking for is a simplified step 1 ,2 , 3 and perhaps even inbetweens.

Please help me:


Step one

1. File for I-130 petition (what forms will accompany this?)

Step 2
1. K-3 or CR-1 visa (which one would be best advised to go with and a possible explanation of why)
2. Filing fees associated with either process. (I know it's $335 for the I-130)
3. Does anyone know of any good checklists to get online to ensure we have all the proper forms filled out etc.

I guess right now I don't want to get too a head of ourselves and would probably be better if I just dealt with these answers first. Then proceeded to ask further questions.

Misc Questions:

When they say 'copies' do they accept actual 'photo' copies of paper work/identification? Or will I have to apply for secondary documents to send with everything. (by this I mean an actual Marriage certificate, an actual Birth certificate.



Other Info:

Husband is American
I am Canadian
We married on April 18th 2009 in Canada
We have not filed anything yet.




OK I WILL TRY TO ANSWER SOME QUESTION FOR YOU

About the K3 forget about that...is obsolete
the US citizen will fill a I 130 petition for the spouse
with this petition :
Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):
1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check if allowed by the Service Center (as of 4/2005 they do allow this). If not, use a money order so you can track the payment.
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.
5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)
6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)
7. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not inEnglish then again get a translation)
8. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents).
9. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)
10. G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.
11. One passport-type photo of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
12. G-325A filled out by the non-US Citzen spouse signed and dated.
13. One passport-type photo of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage: photos, emails,joint bank accounts

all petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 are encouraged to submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States. You will receive a notice in the mail indicating what Service Center your petition was routed to.

--o Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, Nebraska, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804625 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

--o Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804616 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

Mail the package with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation. Send via USPS.


IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-20 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures.....

hotter? what?

I'm married - so I don't have a fiancee. But I'll bet my wife is hotter than yer Rich Grandma :D



HAHAHAHAA OMG
LMAO!! CTFU!!! ROFL!! LOL!!!!

Edited by estrellademiel, 23 February 2010 - 07:04 PM.

estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-23 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures.....
LMAO
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-23 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV payment

what is the website to pay IV?



PLEASE READ THE GUIDES
when they sent you the AOS fee bill and the DS 3032 you have all the information of the website
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-26 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPay AOS bill before DS-3032?
those are 2 separated process

Here's Christeen's time tested formula for NVC:

Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay and wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-26 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230

hi,

Can I answer the DS230 by hand? or answer it online?


Thanks



Do you mean filling the DS 230 IN THE COMPUTER OR BY HAND?? you can do both but DS230 FORM CANNOT BE SAVED in the computer..so as soon you fill this form you printed check to see if everything is correct before you closed the file because you cannot save it
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-28 18:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan the Beneficiary call USCIS?
UNFORTUNELY NO , THE BENNEFICIARY CANNOT CALL USCIS ..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-01 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Timeline

Hi everyone,
I have a quick question. I'm currently in the NVC process for a CR-1 for my wife and daughter. I'm here in Peru and I've been here for awhile (12/09). My job allows me to work remotely and because of that I've been lucky enough to spend allot of time with my girls, especially since I have a 2yr old. I really want to stay and finished the visa process so I can come home with my girls. The problem is that I'm only able to stay here until the end of March before I have to go home. Has anyone gone through the CR-1 process in Lima recently? If so can you let me know what type of timeline should I expect?

Just this past Monday we sent back the DS-3022 and my I-864. When can I roughly expect the whole thing to finish? If I have a date I can ask my boss for an extension, but I need a rough date.

Also, do we have to send all of her paperwork on NVC or do we do it all here in Lima?

Thanks for anyone that is able to help me.



everything depends in how quick are you able to get the package out of door ..check my timeline so you can have an idea..I am waiting for Case complete next week.. and the interview should be on April or May
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-04 21:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032

Hmm but you know i sent Ds 3032 last saturday so i think on wednesday Nvc will have my DS 3032

So it it sense to now email DS 3032 ?

Im confused



it does not matter..just send it..you are wasting time...trust us..we are here to give you some help
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-09 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032

So you send DS 3032 by mail and email ?

NVC accepted both ?

where is the link about sent DS 3032 by email?



this is the link..please read this guide..it will help you
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

they receive both of the DS3032 email and mail..but the one that I receive the answer had the email one as an attachment..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-09 00:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032
yes it was a waste of money.. the one that was approved was the one that I sent by email
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use the template that is in Ling che shortcuts in the wiki... send by email today if you can.. you will see that perhaps friday you will receive an answer..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-08 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032

I sent yesterday DS 3032 by mail ...

I don't send by email DS 3032

I give to NVC email

So NVC when accepted DS 3032 will send to me email or NVC send to me letter by mail wit information that NVC accepted DS 3032.


WHY?? YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL ..THEY WILL ANSWER YOUR FASTER...
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-08 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate Translation

Hello all,

Quick question: Is it possible for me to translate our marriage certificate myself for the I-130 or does it have to be done by a certified translator (or at least a 3rd party)?

Thanks so much!



Hola, is this for the application form I 130 or for NVC Form DS230??

if it is for the application anybody can do it..at least a 3rd person...not a certified translator

if it is for the NVC form you dont need to translated if your spouse is in the country where the interview will be in your case Colombia..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-20 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting DS230 by petioner

Perhaps they do check the IP address but I kind of find that hard to believe. I actually filled out the email (ds-3032) myself on my husband's email address and sent it out to him AND CC it to myself so that way they would have both address attached to the email. I did it here in Florida while he was in Egypt.
We didn't have any problem with that. They accepted it just fine.


PERHAPS IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO CC YOU SO THEY SEE BOTH EMAILS ADDRESS WERE TOGETHER..AND I DONT FIND HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THEY TRACK THE IP ADDRESS IS REALLY EASY

Edited by estrellademiel, 28 March 2010 - 06:08 PM.

estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-28 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting DS230 by petioner

alright thanx guys really appreciate ur help. just to be on the safe side, i'll save the draft in my husband's email ID for DS3032 so he can just click/send it to them from there.
another question on DS230 checklist
* Original/Certified Passport Office Police Certificate for Beneficiary and a copy

* Original/Certified Police Clearance Certificate and a copy

aren't these 2 the same thing asking for police certificate?? how r they diff. from each other.
how old does the police certificate have to be? like if he makes one right now and by the time we're ready to send the DS230 package, it'll be outdated? i heard 6 months old will do it.is it true
and if he sends me the originals birth, marriage/ police certificates with DS230 then what is he going to take with him to interview?
Does NVC cares if i (petitioner) submit the DS230 on his behalf and not him??


THATS THE SPIRIT THAT I LIKE..YAYYY...
ABOUT THE OTHER QUESTION SACHINKY WILL HELP YOU BETTER AS MY COUNTRY DOES NOT NEED PASSPORT CERTIFICATE..I KNOW THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS..

ALL DOCUMENTS THAT YOU SENT TO NVC WILL GO DIRECTLY THROUGH YOUR COUNTRY...
IN MY CASE MY HUSBAND WHO IS THE PETITIONER RECEIVES MY PACKAGE FEW WEEKS BEFORE IT WAS REQUESTED I SENT ALL THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND THE DS230 FORM SIGNED HE ONLY WROTE THE DATE THAT WAS SENT.. AND EVERYTHING IS OK..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-28 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting DS230 by petioner

They will accept the DS 3032 (signed or not) from the beneficiary's email address, even a new one created for them five minutes before, no matter the IP address. Trust me on this. Who physically complete's which tasks in the process is a personal choice for couples to make.


I am not talking about new or old address I am talking about the geographic location of a computer. I am pretty sure tha Nvc must do some checks to make sure that the person sending a choice of agent is the one that was request to do this is not like they will trust every email that they received. I am not an expert of this area but it's difficult for me understand why a person cannot send a simple email... The OP of this post can do whatever they want is not my case I just say hey ask your spouse to send it from his home
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-28 12:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting DS230 by petioner
Sachi..I have read that the thing with email from a computer in another country and the thing about the ip address thing whatever..is not a good idea to do that..because they can see that the email is not sent by the legitimate country... is the beneficiary without fingers that cannot send an email?? come on you and I are beneficiaries and we have done our homework
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-28 00:38:00