Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-260 form	I'm a bit confused with the DS-260. Does my husband fill it out online and then mail out a package of the required documents? I'm not exactly sure what he needs to do at this point and I don't want to screw anything up. Which civil documents should I give him to send out aside from birth certificate, passport, and our marriage license? Are they able to be copies until his interview date? I've read instructions and what not, but sometimes it's just better to talk to ppl who have experience with these things. Whoever is the beneficiary fills out the DS-260 online. Then, you mail out the supporting documents. Or email them if you signed up for EP. Supporting documents needed: -bar coded cover sheet (from payment portal) -cover letter (optional, but recommended) -2 passport style pictures of beneficiary (with full name, date of birth, and case number written on back) -copy of bio data page in beneficiary's passport -original/certified copy of beneficiary's birth certificate* -original/certified copy of marriage certificate* -original police certificate of beneficiary* *If you're snail mailing the package, then also include a photocopy of each of these documents as well as the original/certified copy If you do EP, then you need to bring the originals with you at the time of the interview for the consulate to verify. If you haven't done so, I'd suggest reading the wiki I wrote for the NVC stage when it comes to online forms and EP. The link is in my signature. And of course, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'd be glad to help you	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-06-06 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Moving during begininng stages of CR-1	I am Canadian and my husband and I were recently married. We are getting ready to send in the I-130. I am currently living in Ontario, Canada, however, my best friend has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is in the final stages of life and I feel I need to move back to British Columbia (where I am originally from) to be with her. What effects will this have on our application? My address and work would change. I don't think I would actually be moving for another month or more and then living with my parents. Any suggestions on how to proceed before we send in the I-130? Thanks so much. Would you be moving before or after you send the I-130? If you're moving after, then there's really nothing you could do. Just have all forwarded to your new address; although, as the beneficiary, you shouldn't be receiving anything from NVC. Then, once you get to NVC, just put your new address on all the forms. If you move before you send the I-130, then just make sure your new address is on all the forms.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-07-12 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I am just messing with you Saylin.... I was playing along with CSCTSCCSC... I'm sure he was joking too. I know you were messing with me. Not quite sure about CSCTSCCSC though	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	so our apparent expedite will do nothing for us? Just as I thought You have to expedite at each step of the way. So once you get a case number, call up NVC and request an expedite like NASCARFAN186 suggested.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	SLACKER!!!! Just kidding Saylin. I don't understand why someone thinks I'm slacking. This thread is open in its own tab ALL day on my browser and I refresh it as soon as I get an email notification. As soon as someone is approved or gets a case number, I immediately update the spreadsheet. I don't know what else I can possibly do	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 21:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Does anyone know what the next step is after NOA2 approval? Do we just wait for NVC to send information? Around next Monday, start calling up NVC to see if a case number has been assigned. Congratulations to all approved tonight so far ... Where is Saylin!!! to update the spreadsheet? ... Lately, Sayling's performance is getting similar to that of USCIS staff ... we should complain to Mrs. Borrows about her! Um, I'm here. Never left. And the spreadsheet is completely updated.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Just got approved!!! Grats! Just got txt/email. APPROVED!! !! Let me put my babies to sleep now, and will be back. .. Omg, another one! Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	If only there were an "incompetence level" bar.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	The old music on the NVC line is not nearly as cool as the USCIS Tier 2 music. Never heard the USCIS music, so I can't compare	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Saylin, do you think I should call NVC and ask for the case number? We were approved on February 10th but when I call the automated system it says there is no record of my case number yet. Did you just call and ask for it? Yes, besides calling the AVR, I would call an operator at least once a day to see if they have a case number assigned to you. I found out my case number through an operator and the AVR only updated two days later to reflect they assigned a case number.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks! Yea..Feb. 22nd... Thanks. Just wanted to make sure before I updated the spreadsheet	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! just got the email....i'm in total shock... Grats!! It was dated Feb 22 that you got approved? Edited by Saylin, 23 February 2011 - 02:09 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks, Saylin. That's a relief. Get used to hearing standard timeframes from operators. I'm currently hearing "20 business days" every day I call an operator to ask if my packages have been reviewed.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Wow! Congrats on the approvals! Can't quite cope up..but I see Celldoc, and Rakmaster. CONGRATS!!! Just got off the phone with NVC operator. Said the file is there, but will take abt 4-6 wks for us to receive mail and give instructions. What? Didn't have a number yet, she said, but it's there. That's just a standard timeframe they say. Don't worry, you should be getting it soon.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Congratulations to celldoc, Rakmaster and Morrocan Wife! I hope everyone gets approved this week. I still haven't sent in my RFE yet. I am waiting for an affidavit to come by mail from Canada. Hopefully I will be able to send them by Friday. My bologna has a first name and its T-S-C,,, my bologna has a second name and its U-S-C-I-S	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Got a reply from Mr. Badger today: Mr. Grant The approved I-130 is currently in the NVC. The assigned NVC case number is BNK**************. We will also reach out to the NVC manager and ask that the case be expedited from the NVC to the Consulate. David Badger OK, that is a sigh of relief knowing that it has been assigned a case number. Thank you DAVID BADGER Grats! Hopefully your case gets expedited straight to the consulate.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I now have my NVC case number. Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I got Approved I got this email yesterday : *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: WAC*********** Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On February 22, 2011, 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. ....... Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks again, is working just fine for me too Woot, glad it worked for another person!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 01:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Saylin do you still have the settings for google voice to be abble to call free in US? If so please be kind and send me the link. Thanks. Here's the link I used: http://www.mycellpho...work-in-canada/	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-23 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I guess we call it a night... Saylin.. I am still with no NVC number? any ideas or should I wait? since you were approved from CSC.. I am a little desperate Unfortunately, it seems most TSC refugees are waiting awhile for their case number. Have you emailed David Badger yet to inquire about your case number? He has helped many people here.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Yeah, I'll bug you guys about all that tomorrow... need to get some shuteye Get some sleep and have sweet dreams of your recent approval	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	YYYYES- I'm finally pink on your spreadsheet!!!! Haha, yes you are!! Now you need to get a case number, so you can be the epic and desired purple	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Information about taxes.... I'm filing jointly, I think. http://www.irs.gov/p...rs-pdf/p519.pdf My husband is filing jointly as well. He would do married filing separately since it's easier, but he'd owe the government money while he gets quite a lot of money back if he does jointly.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks! I just received a text message on my cell and an email!! Yeah baby, YEAH!!!! Yeah!! Like the new avatar!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Augh! I can't believe my eyes,,,, but just checked my status a few minutes ago,,,, and,,,,, Augh!! APPROVED!!!! POST-DECISION ACTIVITY!!!! Wow! If you haven't checked the uscis site within the past 20 minutes,,, you may want to check it out!! Woah, another one! Grats!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	My dearest VJ family, who've been through, and are still on, one of the most disturbing roller coaster rides of our lives, I haven't received ANY text message or ANY email regarding the status of my case. At 8:54PM, after having finished my cases at work from 6 this morning, I followed my usual routine- get on VJ, read up on how my friends are doing, and for the hell of it log on to the USCIS website. My I130 and I129F cases statuses were both updated as of today. I immediately clicked on the I130 and my eyes fell on a blue dot overlying "Post Decision Activity". Not having mailed in any wedding photos, tickets, receipts, Skype screen shots, affidavits, joint account information, etc., I feared I was in for the mother of all RFEs. The notice reads as follows: Post Decision Activity On February 22, 2011, 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 notice for my I129F reads as follows: Post Decision Activity On February 22, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283. I am in sheer disbelief. CONGRATS!!! Change your avatar now Edited by Saylin, 22 February 2011 - 09:08 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Did anyone who was approved on the 10th of Feb get a NVC case number yet? Checked my spreadsheet. Only one person with an NOA2 date of Feb 10 got an NVC case number: OuterX. There have been approvals after Feb 10 though that have gotten an NVC case number.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	For all those who haven't received an NOA2, did you send 2 affidavits to show the marriage is bona fide? Cause some of us who received an RFE was cause we didn't send affidavits or show any mutual accounts, property, lease, etc. I don't want to get anyone nervous but I have a feeling the longer the wait the higher the chance of receiving an RFE I didn't send any affidavits at all and I didn't send any mutual accounts or joint leases (since we don't have any). We just sent: 11 pictures (6 wedding related, 5 others), my 8 plane tickets to the USA, 6 movie tickets while I was in the USA last summer, and two snapshots of our conversation on Skype and another on MSN. Plus, obviously, our marriage certificate. That was all. Some of these RFEs people are getting baffles me cause I don't see how most couples will have joint or mutual accounts since most aren't living together. Some of these officers are just out of their mind	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-22 02:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Very nice Thank you	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-21 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Yeah, I thought it was weird too. Because CSC is usually so fast, I had been calling since last Monday (wishful thinking) and fully expecting something by Thursday or Friday. At least now I know when it was sent out and don't have to worry that it was lost (yet). And nice new member title! Yes, it's definitely good news that you know now your case isn't lost and on its way to NVC. And thank you	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-21 00:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I just posted this on the CSC-TSC-NVC thread as well, but I thought I'd update you guys here as well. I received this email from Angela Barrows today: "Ms. , Good afternoon. Just wanted to make sure that you know that your petition was approved on the 11th and forwarded to the NVC on the 16th. I apologize if you have already received an email. Regards," Thought this might be helpful for anyone who was approved at CSC around the same time and is wondering when to expect their case numbers. Weird that it took so long for CSC to ship it. Usually they're fast.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-21 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Wax on! Wax off!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-21 00:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Very nice! I have been out of the loop for awhile. My cousin passed away from an aggressive tumor in his brain and i was there with him when he passed. It is good to see that some people have gotten case numbers. Tomorrow is a holiday, but hopefully we will hear lots on Tuesday. All the best to my VJ family Thanks. Sorry to hear about your cousin And I'm sure there will be lots of approvals and case numbers assigned this week	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-20 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	So, just became a platinum member. Check out my new member title	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-20 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	i got my bar code sheet already now what should i do? If your AOS appears as PAID and you have the bar-coded coversheet, you can mail your AOS package.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Woohooo! I just got an email from Angela Barrows at TSC saying my file was sent to NVC yesterday. She emailed me on a Saturday. I think she must be the most hardworking government employee ever. I Ms. Barrows Woah, working on a Saturday Go Angela go!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 18:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I just received a mail letter stating my transfer back to CSC on 2/10 although I have not received any e-mail in that regard only a touch on 2/11 and an approval e-mail on 2/15. SayLin ... please update me in the spreadsheet I hope this means my case will transfer to NVC faster than that old TSC!! Alright, updated that you got transferred back to CSC on Feb 10. If you were approved from CSC, then yes, you should technically get to NVC faster since TSC is having problems with shipping cases to NVC	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	It's your fault Saylin.... you came back too soon LOL I'm sorry guys! It's all my fault there were no approvals last night! I'll just leave for a week. Think that will be long enough?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	no approvals today? they only have 4 working days left. They have five days left: 22,23,24,25, and 28 of February.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 00:28:00