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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 received tody !!!!!
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?
No they aren't necessary as such, but its better to have more proof.

I didn't take any affidavits myself, but others do and thought may be that tamplet might help.

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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?
Don't take DVDs, they won't allow it inside the consulate.

How about some more proofs like phone bills, chat transcripts, affidavits from friends and relatives, emails to each other, and not just wedding photograph but also take normal pics of you two together or with relatives.

Did you file this year's tax returns as jointly or even as married? then take that as proof too, just any small thing you can think about, cards sent to each other, postal letters.

Here is a format for affidavit.

Just be confident at the interview, go with the goal that its not end of the world and you are only talking about love and marriage to a stranger.

Best wishes.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-03 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?
There is no other VISA fee. You pay these respective fees at NVC

IV fee-- $400
AOS fee-- $70

Once case gets complete and interview date has been scheduled, you only have to complete your Medicals, so whatever it will cost for medical and you also will have to pay your courier fee which is 394 rupees.

Mind you, the letter your husband will receive from Mumbai consulate will state courier fee as 364 rupees, but fees has rised in these past couple of months which Mumbai consulate haven't yet updated with their interview letter.

Please relax, there are no other fees tongue.gif I just had my interview around 2 weeks ago and that's all I paid, 394 rupees for VFS and around 3000 rupees for medical.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-03 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?
394 rupees, that's the courier fee.

And whatever for the Medical fee, its different for male and female and also depends upon age, so can't say the accurate amount, but shouldn't be more than 5 thousand or 6 thousand rupees.

Edited by trinket, 03 December 2008 - 11:35 AM.

trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-03 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?
Technically you need to submit only VFS fee that is 394 rupees, but just be prepared ( because this is what happened to me )and take these documents with you while going to VFS.

Given you have submitted all the originals with your DS-230 at nvc, so take the photocopies of

-- Marriage certificate, birth certificate, both PCC, any divorce certificate, military service (if applicable)

Fill out or take print out of the DS-230 form which you submitted with NVC, part 1 signed, part 2 unsigned.

Also-- Two 2x2 white background photographs
Take both original and copy of interview letter from Mumbai consulate, only the first page is required as photocopy submission.
They might also ask for the Letter from NVC, with NVC, take photocopy of all the 4 pages.
Photocopy of beneficiary's passport too.

Also if your husband wishes to submit his Medical report he can do that at VFS. He will only be asked for the medical, not the X-ray report.

I hope I am not missing out something.

Oh make sure you submit everything within 10 to 2 WORKING DAYS

I have bolded working days because of obvious reason, so when you count your days, make sure you look through the holiday list at VFS website, also weekends.

Best wishes.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-03 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent Signature
Relax, I doubt any of that is going to happen.

With my own forms when I look back, I had different signatures with my i-130 and with my DS-230........well not that different but kind of different.

Bottom line is --- Its YOUR signature and you can always prove it!

Oh and start practicing patience and start taking things a bit more lightly, don't fret over every small thing tongue.gif
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent Signature
If they have any doubt on signature with your G-325a form, you will get an RFE and you can rectify the signature.

As for DS-230, please make sure you use your Passport signature.

And make it a habit to have ONE specific signature for all your official documents, let it be VISA or any other smile.gif
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTourist visa while CR1 visa !!
I am sorry that you guys have to go through pregnancy being apart but as others have stated, it is almost impossible to get a tourist visa since you are from Egypt.

You can always try, will only cost you $131 or whatever the current rate is, so there is no harm in trying but just be prepared for the denial.

Congratulations on upcoming baby and may you have a healthy baby rose.gif
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-02 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIndia VJs, Interview Date
Hi,

My case got completed on 2nd of October and I got to know about the interview date on 6th of October (that was monday, start of 2nd week of the month).

So usually people get to know about their interview date from 2nd week of every month up to say 17th or 18th of that month.

About travel plans, please don't make it right away. I don't want to dishearten you or anything, but lately India has been putting a few of Male beneficiaries on AP, or anything else can happen like a missing document or anything, so its better to hold off till you know the interview result.

Also you can try buying tickets from Continental Airlines, from what I saw Mumbai to Chicago was going for $642; we didn't buy it because we had to get something for connecting flights too, but from travel agent told us Continental is the cheapest and costs almost remains the same. It doesn't matter if you are buying the ticket one month ahead or 3 days ahead of schedule with Continental airlines (according to the travel agent)
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-05 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview experience and port of entry
Congrats and welcome to the new life
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-04 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanother march approval!!!
Congrats and as everyone else said, go for CR-1
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-05 07:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I-130 Transferred to CSC and Approved!!!
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-11-29 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOrganizing Chat Logs...
Mmmm why you need to send them to your wife exactly?

When you are chatting, I am 100% sure she is the one chatting with you right? so doesn't she has archives of her own?

Ok lets say she doesn't, still you can save money, by organizing whatever archives you have, and seriously you don't need to take 1000s of copies, just 50-60 page is more than enough..................you email that whole file and let her take print out in her country.

Think about how much money you will be saving on post plus it will be much faster.

Just my 2 cents
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-03 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAY!!! INTERVIEW DATE
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-05 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at USEM on 12/9
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-08 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay 2008 Filer APPROVED!
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-08 16:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTold by lawyer to do IR-1 instead of K-3, questionable?
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2) He says that I don't need any proof of a bone fide marriage until my wife goes for her interview in Japan. However, I usually see that evidence of a bone fide marriage is turned in with the I-130. Is he making a mistake?


Isn't it kind of correct though? A lot of people who have applied didn't give out any proof other than marriage certificate?

I think Pushbrk also started a thread where he questioned about sending proofs while initial filling. Here is that link
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-08 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN
QUOTE (cantwait2long @ Dec 9 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CJ Vasani @ Dec 9 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've tried four times now...to no avail. Can anyone advise on specific question we should asking the NVC operators to get the IIN?



CJ Vasani

I am going thru an attorney. I do not have to send DS-3032.

My attorney has not received it so far. I am sitting tight till the end of this week and then I am going to call NVC.

HOPE YOU GET IT THIS WEEK. Good luck bud.


Cantwait2long, please be persistent with your lawyer. Our lawyer flat out refused to go through shortcuts as they weren't "official" yet and he gave so many reasons saying how we have to wait for packet 3 from NVC before we can send in our documents.

CJvasani, may be try calling at evening hours, from what have I heard and they give out IIN after 4pm EST
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-09 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-02 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswife got visa, and coming on Sat Dec 13th.
It is called as custom clearence form only. Tell your wife that before landing to US, air hosts will announce about these forms and they will hand these over to each individuals.

Since she is a first time immigrant, she won't need to fill out any other form other than the custom form.

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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-10 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Question!
Just be outside the consulate may be, and give your passport to your husband. If asked he can show that you are right outside, that way if they want to interview you too, you can come inside, if they don't need you, then no worries either.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-08 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHire a lawyer or do it yourself?
While you are still in DR, make sure you document everything, all the bills together, as much as photographs together, with family, save your boarding pass, may be try to open up a bank account jointly in DR (if possible), just try everything you can to secure evidence.

And I agree with others, if you don't have a complicated case, then there is no need for a lawyer. We did have a lawyer and I don't have any complaints against him though like most others, but we did have a couple of red flags so it was necessary. So do decide on Red flags factor, if you need a lawyer or not.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-10-19 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Aprooved for VISA
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-12 16:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHASSANE, GOT HIS VISA
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-11 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-12 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou know i have to wonder!
You are forgetting one thing. USCIS gets a much work load of cases than NVC.

First stage is USCIS, so anyone can apply........ONLY the APPROVED cases go to NVC PLUS only the CITIZENS of USA can bring their spouses automatically rather than waiting for their VISA number.

So think about all that reasonings smile.gif
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-16 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood news
Congrats and yes you can start working or get a DL now
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-16 16:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Finally Finally!!!
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-16 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-16 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresconsul said:Your case is boring!
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-18 06:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
QUOTE (kaffy @ Dec 19 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She can't apply for an SSN until her brown envelope has been "processed" and her details are in the system

Give USCIS a call


Thanks a lot Kaffy, I will give them a call on Monday. Just to clarify, this is the number for USCIS right--1-800-375-5283
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-20 06:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
Hi crazysamurai,

Yes I did fill out 33a as YES. And I am just coming back from SS office. The lady out there took my passport and went to my VISA page, typed out my Registration number on her computer and told me how there is no data in there, she even showed me her computer screen, so I can match up the Alien registration number.

She didn't say anything about filling up any forms, so I guess I will have to make a run about again on monday and get things cleared up and fill up the form whichever is needed.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
This is the guide for SSN, but its not really clear for CR-1/IR-1 immigrants.

So even though their data base doesn't show me being assigned of any SSN, can I still fill up the form and submit it there and will they issue me a SSN like that?
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
They didn't tell me about applying anything, I did go to the nearest SSN office.

Maybe I will have to go again and fill up some form, I am not sure about it.
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 16:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
I am just coming back from SS office and they said that they don't have any record of my SSN.

Lady out there put my Alien Registration number on her computer and it didn't show up anything. I am in US for around 24 days now. She asked me to call immigration, but I am not sure who to call.

Do I need to call up DOS or USCIS? If anyone can give me the number to call I will much appreciate.

Thanks for your time.



I haven't yet received my welcome letter either
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want No More Touches...Because I got approved
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trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 06:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa issued
Congratulations hyd kicking.gif kicking.gif have a wonderful life ahead. Its sooo good to see you two will be together this new year smile.gif
trinketFemaleIndia2008-12-19 13:50:00