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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Can you enlighten me as to what the ITIN is?  Do you have a link that explains it?

 

By the way, greetings from a fellow May filer from Ukraine.  smile.png

 

ITIN is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.  It's used in lieu of an SSN, under certain circumstances.  For example, filing joint taxes, when your spouse isn't yet a resident.  She will need to fill out a W-7, and provide some documentation with your 2013 tax return.  You should consult a tax professional for the best advise on what you need to do.

 

http://www.irs.gov/u...fication-Number

 
Natalie and BruceNot TellingUkraine2013-11-22 09:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Hmm, ok. Thanks a lot. What is that passport certification service called? I'm going to go the embassy website but would like to have an idea as to what I'm looking for. 

I just sent the US citizen services branch an email about what we needed.  They said to schedule an appointment on their website.  I plan to just schedule an appointment for "notary services".  When I asked about certifying the passport copy for the ITIN, they knew exactly what I was talking about.  In Kiev, at least (I'd bet it's the same world wide) there is a $50 fee, for the service.


Natalie and BruceNot TellingUkraine2013-11-22 00:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 

You can get passport copies certified and ITINs at the embassy?? How? If so, that's great news because I don't want to have to get my wife's ITIN over here in the states. Please let me know. 

 

The Kiev embassy says they can certify the copy of her passport, thats acceptable to the IRS.  Otherwise you would need to submit the original passport, with your return.  You still have to submit her W-7, with your tax return for this year.  The IRS will issue the ITIN when you file.  At least thats the way my accountant explained it to me.


Natalie and BruceNot TellingUkraine2013-11-21 23:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I have always been the one to say that we would be together before a year was up, but I'm starting to loose hope for that.  At least I get to go to Ukraine for the first two weeks of December.  We have a trip to the embassy planned, so we can get her passport copy certified, ITIN/taxes and all that, since I'm certain she won't be here before April 15 now.  

 

I'd be happy if our file had even been touched since it landed it whatever box it currently resides in, back in May.  


Natalie and BruceNot TellingUkraine2013-11-21 22:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2014 Interviews

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urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-09-02 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

I tried a few times to update my timeline and it didn't.  I will try again today, thanks dancin5hr.gif

 

Thanks :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

OMG...OMG.....OMG....GOT APPROVED! I have my dancing shoes...I went to bed depressed and my husband just called and gave me the good news...I can't sleep anymore....I am going to get drunk!   

 

Congratulations :D  Please update your timeline :)


Got approved! kicking.gif

 

"Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

 

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

 

On March 4, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

 

 

Congratulations :D  Please update your timeline :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Got approved today! :-)

 

Transfered on Feb 18th.

 

Congrats dancin5hr.gif


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-27 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Congratulations to everyone who has been approved so far :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-27 04:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Very excited for all you August filers, I'm mid September and they've just started on early September so here's hoping it's not too long for us now :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-25 04:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

 

Yep, I am sure they will do, I cant see why they would take their foot off the pedal now, they have proven they can do it!

 I'm a September filer so I'm hoping they finish up on August pretty soon and start on September, fingers crossed everyone :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-24 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Here's hoping we start hearing of some more transfers/approvals this week :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-24 07:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 I-130 Filers

At October i received from USCIS:

 

          Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number **************. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.
 

I am considering for transfer below mentioned notice: (I haven't received i was expecting to get such kinds of)
 

On Certain Month **, *****, we transferred your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, to your local USCIS Office for further processing. The new office has jurisdiction over your case and will send you a decision as soon as processing is complete or you will be notified if further information or action is needed. (Based on http://www.visajourn...er-processing/)

 

 

       Question: Because of i am filer after October 21 doesn it mean i wont get such transfer notice which tells me that i am sent to my local USCIS office ? Guys are you waiting such notice or notice which i received at October about transfer to Certain service centre. 

 

Any useful respond is appreciated!

 

I think all files after a certain date in October went straight to Service Centres rather than NBC which means by the look of the message you received you are filed at Nebraska so there will be no transfer you will just be in the queue for processing.


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 04:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 I-130 Filers

 
That's great news! Here's a question: would it help to have the next set of documents they request prepared ahead of time? If so, what would those things be? Thanks.


I would say it wouldn't hurt to be prepared. Just be careful win police certificates as they apparently have an expiry date in some countries.

Once we get approval I intend to start preparing for NVC even though it's taking a while to get a case number, I just want everything to run as smoothly as possible without delays because we weren't prepared. There are lots of help guides within the monthly Nvc thread if you want to have a look at what you will need.



urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 I-130 Filers

I'd say they're almost finished smile.png

 

Yup, one week to go


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014
I received another checklist. Will I have to wait another 60 days when they receive my new documents? It's been 50ish days since they got my documents from my last checklist. Do I really have to start the wait over???
MCherieFemaleEngland2014-09-05 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Sydney K1 Visa Interview Experience

@nzannie best of luck! you'll be fine

 

 

My interviewer was very friendly, even went off subject a few times (talking about how cold is Alaska and effect of DOMA going down). But the first lady I saw to give my passport to, she wasn't the most friendly, wasn't patient if I didn't hear her well. I was really hoping she would not be the one interviewing me, thankfully she didn't. Maybe that is who who ended up with

 

Oh I am so jealous! My fiacné and I wanna live in Alaska one day but have to wait and save up for tht dream to happen! jealous jealous jealous... texas will have to do for now lol

 

I think it's a luck of the draw a to who you get. ultimately i woudn't have minded facing godzilla so long as i got my visa :D

 

Fantastic news!


jjayjjayFemaleAustralia2014-02-20 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Sydney K1 Visa Interview Experience

Thanks for the replies guys!

 

I'm glad you like my report on my day.

 

@Boggy1974

I was amazed that people in Sydney didn't at least go smart casual! I can only imagine what Ghana would have been like!!! I spent ages trying to figure out what to wear and couldn't really find any current info. The best I got was "go as if you are going to a job info" and don't worry too much about it "I went in my hoodie". But neither mattered, because I was comfortable in the end, though i would have loved to have had someone say to me Yes that is appropriate/not appropriate.

 

@kahls and greg

I was so greatful for the review (the first link) it really helped me decide what and how much to take with me. VJ has been such a big help! I'm so glad me and my fiance have been able to do it without the help of expensive immgration lawyers becasue we can find info and help here! Just wanted to add my bit in the hopes someone really finds it helpful!

 

Thanks again all! I'm so pumped! Now just to figute out how to move my little fuzzy friend with me!

 

 


jjayjjayFemaleAustralia2014-02-15 04:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Morning guys - I seem to have been approved too, although I have to be honest, I dont understand what this means in reality. I thought the two or three emails I received from USCIS several days ago, to tell me the case had been transferred (supposedly to Lees Summit) meant that USCIS had approved the I-130... so Im not sure I understand the meaning or purpose of the emails I received at around 2am today:

 

 

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN


Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On March 7, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283. 





 

The first batch of emails you received meant that your case had been transferred from NBC to one of the Service Centres now processing applications, that wasn't your approval, however, you seem to be like us, we got transferred on Tuesday to California (hubby called to check) and we were approved yesterday.


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-08 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers
Great night for September, here's hoping the other centres up their game and get these files moving :)
urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-08 05:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

APPROVED !!!!!!! PD is Sept 18, Transfer date is March 4.  3 count em 3 days until approval !!!!!! California baby !!!


Yay, so excited!!! How am I gonna go back to sleep now!!!

urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

I hope my delayed transfer somehow gets me to CSC. That would be wonderful. I was always more of a west coast gal anyway. wink.png

 

Fingers crossed :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Any idea what is happening in Texas anybody?

 

 

 

They seem to be sleeping..

 

Rise and shine, Texas!

 

There was an August approval from Texas, they are awake, just :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 05:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

heiiii i got aproveddd todayyy update that pleaseeee so freaking happppppy smile.png

 

Please update your timeline :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 04:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Everything updates and looks perfect..

we already have 6 approval.

And I think March is made for September.

 

Good job Deep :D  Just one thing, there is an entry for Ashley at the very bottom, she has now created an account and I think is called Cupcake, she posted a few pages back :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 02:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

heiiii i got aproveddd todayyy update that pleaseeee so freaking happppppy smile.png

 

Congratulations :D


I'm having a surreal moment, but I believe we just got approved. I'm quite numb with contained excitement (I keep rereading the text to make sure I am properly understanding it). It came through just as I was reading over the medical examination instructions, costs, and other requirements (along with pulling out all of our I-130 documents to make sure they are all in order).

 

We just received the following email:

 

The last processing action taken on your case 

 

 

Receipt Number: MSC*********

 

 

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

 

 

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

 

 

On March 6, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283. 

 

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I hope to hear others have also gotten approved too (or it comes soon)!

 

Wow, another, congratulations :D


Another APPROVAL here!!!

 

Transferred to CSC on 24/02/14, approved on 06/03/14.

 

Good luck to all those still waiting. Things are finally happening!

 

Special shout out to Blueberry as she's been a wealth of information and a pillar of support for so many here. I wish you a speedy approval. The NVC stage won't be the same until you're here with us.

 

Oh wow, 4 approvals, congratulations :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 02:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

APPROVED!!!!

 

YEAHH!

 

I was transferred to Vermont on the 24th of February ... and my NOA1 is September 4th !!

 

Excited ... it took them like 8-9 days from the transfer day sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!

 

Congratulations, that gives hope to others transferred to Vermont :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-07 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

 

 

Just called USCIS... got transferred to NSC.... I can only hope for the best... at least it's gone somewhere dry.png

 

It's progress, albeit it very little :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

sorry for a late update.. my case was transferred on 4th march but i don't where it was send..How can i find it ?

 

You can either wait for the letter to arrive, or check back a few pages, bdrew posted the transcript to speaking to someone at USCIS :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

I just checked and i got my NOA2. It says that my I-130 was approved on March 5, 2014!!! So happy!!!!! dancin5hr.gif smile.png

 

Hope they start approving more!! smile.png


 


 

Awesome :D  Every little bit of movement gives us a little more hope :)


Looks like our stand-in admin has got some work to do today, c'mon Deep where are you :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Got an email late last night stating that my petition was approved on March 5! dancin5hr.gif

 

Wow, that's awesome!  Your timeline appears to be empty, could you update it :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 08:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

 

 

I wish...I have no idea why not. sad.png This is just sad. 

 Oh!  My mistake, thought I'd seen it somewhere :-\


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 07:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Reading through the posts looks like we had a few more transfers last night, great stuff :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 02:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

Hi! It's Ashley from the Facebook group. 

 

Good News: I made a VJ account.

 

Bad News: Still not transferred. PD 9/30.

 

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Yay, welcome to VJ :D

 

Did I just see that you did get transferred after all?


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Yay!!!


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 09:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

  


Thank you! There's a fb group now for I-130 filers.https://www.facebook...48412012059417/

Unless you were thinking specifically a group for September? I think it's a good idea - we can learn each other's real names, too! LOL




 

A September group would be good :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 08:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

OH MY GOD..... I CAN'T BELIEVE IT
MY APPLICATION GOT APPROVED.........!!!!!!!!!

 

You don't appear to have a timeline set up, would you be able to do one?  It helps others get an idea of when things might start to happen :)


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 07:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

OH MY GOD..... I CAN'T BELIEVE IT
MY APPLICATION GOT APPROVED.........!!!!!!!!!

 

Wow, congratulatons :D


urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-05 02:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

I've just been informed by my hubby that he plans on bringing Marmite. Trip CANCELLED! rofl.gif rofl.gif


Don't blame you, bleurgh! Tell him to bring Black Pudding instead ;-)

urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 I-130 Filers

My husband will be here tomorrow for 3 weeks. I'm thinking CSC is waiting for him to be here. If we can get that approval and have him here with me face to face - just thinking about it gives me goosebumps! I should simmer down, now!
 
Anyhoo, even though my other half will be here, I will still be updating the spreadsheet (although probably not as active on this thread). Deep has graciously volunteered to help me out and is the other admin, so please don't think I'm leaving you all high and dry!


Don't worry about us just spend some quality time with your hubby, we all need that :D

urbangirlukFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-04 17:52:00