Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	She is here....Thanks for everything :)	QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 19 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad 2 hear that.. now ur life 2 gether can really begin 'mrshamilton' interview today?? DON'T WORRY I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-08-19 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	She is here....Thanks for everything :)	QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 18 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congrats mine is coming next weekend, abby n sheryl WOW CONGRATS! 'AbbynSheryl' & Chris and Ani I'm so happy for you guys i just got the chills when i saw the post!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-08-19 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED....Finally!	QUOTE (chris@beth @ Sep 10 2009, 04:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've waited for more than 3 months to finally write this...APPROVED!!! NOA2 was received by my husband today. Thank God! Last week, I posted "DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD/TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO APPLICANT" topic here asking what that means. I thought it was an RFE or something else. Our I-130 was approved on August 17 but was returned because my husband forgot to change his address online. They re-mailed it on September 3 and he received it today (Sept.10). Thank God and good luck to all. NVC, here we come. Please be good to us. Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-10 07:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2	QUOTE (KCinlove @ Sep 11 2009, 01:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Recieved email 11:45pm approved. I was so tired before i got this email... now i am ready to run a mile!! I am so happy Wish i knew where to go from here Congrats!!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-11 05:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	approved tnx God	QUOTE (MsSheka @ Sep 13 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jhen24 @ Sep 13 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanx God for d noa2...after all we got our approval notice.....thnxz to all vj member and friends here..you guys are God giving gjft,,,tnxz... im epey_denz24,,, my 1st I130 was denied and tnx to paris heart and gwapa and member here invj who help me and encouraged me. Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-13 20:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	approved tnx God	QUOTE (jhen24 @ Sep 13 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanx God for d noa2...after all we got our approval notice.....thnxz to all vj member and friends here..you guys are God giving gjft,,,tnxz... im epey_denz24,,, my 1st I130 was denied and tnx to paris heart and gwapa and member here invj who help me and encouraged me. Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-13 20:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA APPROVED !!!	QUOTE (PK and PK @ Sep 15 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All, My interview was scheduled at Mumbai Consulate @ 7.30am today. Was there at 6.45am. they start taking you in only at 7am and doesnt make a difference how early you've come there as you are called for the interview only on random basis. no particular order. Finished fingerprints by 7.45am and was called for the 1st interview at 8am. it was an Indian guy who handed me back the original documents. Then asked for my Passport and then the following questions: 1. Passport still holds maiden name. 2. Are you still working? and as what? 3. Is husband a gree card holder or a citizen? 4. When did he get his citizenship? 5. Have you been to the US before? 6. When was husband last here in India? and for how many days? 7. When you work here how has husband included your income in the tax filing there? He then asked me to wait outside till called for the Interview. So my 1st Interview was done by 8.05am but then had to wait till 12.45pm for name to be called for the 2nd interview. Was an American lady. very polite and had a smile throughout. Asked me whether i am comfortable with English. I said yes. She then said i need to take an Oath and then asked me to sign the for (Part II of DS 230). Then asked me the following questions: 1. When did you get married? 2. Was it a love or arranged marriage? 3. How did you meet your husband? 4. Have you travelled with your husband to the US? 5. Did you always want to marry a US citizen? 6. How is husband including your income in tax filings there? --> i said we have filed taxes post consulting a tax consultant and pas a part of this process i have also got an ITIN number. She then smiled and said 'Your Visa has been issued and will be sent to you thru courier'. I then asked her whether i could collect it today evening from the VFS. she said there was a backlog and no chances of getting it the same day and suggested to wait till i get it through Courier. But i didnt want to wait another 2-3 days to get it. So reached the VFS at 3.45pm. they handover passports to IV applicants on the same day betn 4.30 to 5pm. At 4.45 they took us in and got the packet in hand. was advised by teh VFS oifficer not to open the sealed yellow packet and that shud be submitted at the POE. Came out checked my Passport and was so happy to see the Visa stamped on it Overall it was a nice experience except for the long wait. Consider myself lucky that the 2nd interview was completed within 5 mins and was not asked for any evidences like documents / photographs. Thanx to all in Visa Journey for the valuable inputs provided. Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-15 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Filed 8 JUN approved NOA2 15 SEP	QUOTE (AllanPoe @ Sep 16 2009, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am excited! what to expect next? How long is it usually between a NOA2 and an appointment with the consulate? Im happy Congrats!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-16 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved--Shockingly!	QUOTE (kemkem @ Sep 5 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Folks, I just received an email from CRIS at 11.30pm (I know they can't be working this late!) that my I-130 petition has been approved. I was completely shocked. Great start to the labor day weekend. I'm proceeding to do the happy dance now. Hopefully everyone that is waiting will get theirs approved pronto! Cheers CONGRATS!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-05 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Request for evidence for children	QUOTE (jacamero @ Sep 18 2009, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband was approved (he's from England) by USCIS back on Aug 11 and has been in the NVC for a while now, but his 4 children that are coming were still back at USCIS. Today I got 4 emails from them requesting more evidence for the children. I called the office to see what they needed and they said they didn't have that information and I should wait for the letters to come in the mail. My husband and I are wondering what in the world would they require for children? Should we be nervous they will deny the children?? Has anyone else gone thru this?? Thanks everyone!! is he listed on their BC?(birth certificates)	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-18 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Mail received by USCIS on 09/16, still no NOA1?	QUOTE (gpmaan @ Sep 24 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and the check has'nt been cashed either. Should I be worry now? Any phone # to reach them? Don't worry it can take up to 30 days	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-24 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130 approved in 28 days	QUOTE (Desi27 @ Sep 22 2009, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi My Visa Journey Friends, I just got my I 130 approved on September 21st. Here is the case status online result. There is hope. Please hang in there and you will be fine. Thank God for all his help. Priority Date: 08-25-2009 On line Approved Case Status on 09-22-2009 “On September 21, 2009, 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.” Congrats !! BTW	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-22 20:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	(129 -K3) RFE..Please Please Please..Help	QUOTE (ashlesha @ Sep 25 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, It looks like USCIS must have misplaced our pictures so they've sent a RFE requesting for the pictures. I was reviewing a copy of 129 F application set that I had submitted to USCIS and I noticed there may be other issues. 1. City name and occupation didn't fit in the G325 allocated spaces so there is a + sign. 2. Out of 4 copies of G325, my wife forgot to put her name in native language in one of them. Not sure why I didn;t get RFE for those two reason and got one only for missing pictures. Do they generate RFE as they find issues with the application or do they go thru entire app at once and generate all possible RFE's at one shot. I would hate to go back and forth with RFE's Do you think I should go ahead and attach another set of G-325 (with above issues fixed) so I don;t get another RFE.. Thanks for helping! Do not send anything that they did not RFE because that may generate more don't worry most of the times they can use resources to verify your info	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-25 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROOVVEEDDD!!!!!	QUOTE (222halo @ Sep 18 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone, we got approved today in manila!! WOOHOO!! We're going to Disney World!!! er... I mean USA hehehe but maybe disney world later ahaha Andy & Kim Thanks to all here at VJ for the swift responses to questions and great tutorials! Congrats WELCOME TO THE USA!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-18 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved!	QUOTE (Marie876 @ Sep 25 2009, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Got my NOA2 in the mail today!!!! It was dated Sept. 18th and the website wasnt updated. Now onto NVC!!! Congrats!!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-25 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Question plz	QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 25 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First Off... Tygrys... I understand and agree that today, there is a blatent disregard for the proper usage of the English language, however, the issues you pointed out seem very petty. I am sure that for most, the words plz and coz are quite recognizable in text speak. If your only contributions to this poster and forum is as an English professor, then perhaps you have missed the purpose of the forum, to help and assist others in this visa journey. To OP, I am confused as to what exactly you are asking; As far as #20 of the I-130, it is not the signature they are requesting, it is to write the name and address in the language/alaphabet of the benificerary. As far as the I-129/I130, what did you file already??? Many have filed both in concurrance, however, the IR/CR has been processing in about the same time and it will give your relative a GC upon entry versus the K-3 which you will have to file for Adjustment of status... christeen i just want to say you handled that very well i do not like when people take petty things and point them out instead of just focusing on the issue at hand	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-26 07:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	interview completed	QUOTE (r''n''b nation @ Sep 28 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello vj family. i got my cr1 visa today i have to thank all of my vj family for they support & directions.....love you all bad Got to the embassy @ 9.30 am did all the security checks the embassy had about 100 people there,but most of them where for vacation visa i took the app letter to the pre_scanner and then was told to have a seat i remain seated for about 30 min, then the pre-scanner called me up she ask few questions like , if my wife still live @ the same addr & wife still working ..how long where we married. then she took my finger prints and told me to have a seat. i was sitting when i was called up again, this time it was the final interview what a nice lady she is ( the officer) the lady ask me 3 only 3 question where i met my wife, how long where we married . have i ever over stayed in the usa (no) then she said everything seen to be in order, i sign the ds230 form ..got green slip & was told congrat she never ask for pic,email. none of the sort, but i was loaded with them. CONGRATS!!!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-28 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	so mad about hubby	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Sep 28 2009, 06:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> U ALWAYS tell the truth, alot these days meet online (we did) worse to say family friends as they may think it was preplanned and arranged with friends and family Good Advice	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-28 10:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	so mad about hubby	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Sep 27 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sinad @ Sep 27 2009, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what do u mean What she measn is you better have a lot more than a child together to prove a bonafide relationship. Having had sex doesn't prove anything. Guys come on give her some positive advice...sinad just be sure you have all the required info my dear do not worry most people get nervous and they choke up at the interveiw and have sudden amnesia just stay positive and you know that your relationship is true just be sure you prove that to the CO you are in my prayers my dear keep the faith and OMIT all negative comments	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-27 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	so mad about hubby	a child is evidence of bona fide marriage but you still need the required docs or they will BLUE SLIP you, do not worry my hubby gets all layed back sometimes i just want to set off some fireworks under his butt so he can pick up some speed	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-27 16:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IR1/CR1 visa and waiver of inadmissability	QUOTE (istanbulgirl @ Oct 6 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sad news y'all. I went for my IR1 visa interview today in Ankara and was denied the visa because of the "overstay". I'm eligible for the waiver though. The IO was very very nice -- I was asked only one question about my husband "Where did you guys meet?" Then she looked through my file and saw that we were married in NY in 1999. Then she asked me when and how I entered the US. Then she said, "Sorry honey, because of the overstay, I can't issue you the visa this time, but here's what you do. I'll give you a waiver, have your attorney go over it with you and bring it back to the Embassy as soon as possible. There shouldn't be a problem, so come back when you have everything ready." Even though I wasn't given the visa, I felt good because the IO seems to understand how hard it was to be apart from someone you love. People have mentioned that the interviewing officers at the Embassy in Ankara are mean --- but I have to say differently. Almost eveyone who applied for their visa got through. People were happy in tears and everyone that had their interview within the 2 hour span I was there got their visas. Everyone was just happy going over to the UPS desk to pay for their visa. Hopefully in a few months I'll have the same happy feeling. I am sorry to hear that but definately do that waiver ASAP!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-06 20:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Affadavit of support question	QUOTE (qpking @ Oct 11 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Should you send the original tax return or a photocopy of your tax return ? i would make myself a copy and send the original + tax transcripts	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-12 07:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	June Filer , Anyone still waiting for NOA2?	QUOTE (Nwanyioma @ Oct 9 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally got an email notification today saying I was approved. Im so happy. best wishes vj family Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-09 15:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I have a CR1 question	QUOTE (bryonm4 @ Oct 12 2009, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have my paperwork in order the I-864 should I send that in now or should I wait until my wife gives me her paperwork and send them in together? I assume we wont get our interview date from the NVC until they get all the paperwork but I was thinking if I send mine in now that might go threw it early and it will save a few days so we might get the itnerview sooner. what paperwork does she have is it the DS-230 1&2??	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-12 07:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Additional Processing	QUOTE (lostnemo @ Oct 12 2009, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i m just feeling like hell. today was my interview date for IR1 visa. everything went fine. he asked me: i want to verify ur finger print, i told okay and he did it. then asked: 1.Whats ur name 2.whats ur wife's name 3. what is ur wife's parents name 4.where is ur wifes birthplace 5. how did she go there 6. how did u meet with her 7. ask my wife's job details and then taken the oath and sign in the ds230part 2 form. wanted to see some photo. i have submitted 4 albums, he just saw 1 and told ok fine. and ask me to wait for few minutes after 15mins called me again and give me a blue(may be green) < written : Section 221(g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The following remarks apply in your case: * Additional processing we will contact you as soon as we receive the result > and told me, u don't need to submit any paper or anything.everything is okay.we have some process to do. so u have to wait until we call lastly he verified my mobile number. and say see u again. they kept my passport and marriage certificate return police and birth certificate .................. is there anyone who can help me in this type of problem. is there anyone got AP from Dhaka embassy. and how long does it take to resolve the problem. plzzzzzzzzzz help don't worry that often happens but once they take the passport you should be fine usually they will return it to you with a VISA IN IT!!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-12 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (brho @ Oct 11 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My Fiance's K1 visa was denied also. During his Medical process he admitted to smoking "weed" marijuana and as a result his K1 visa was denied. they held onto all the paper work. can we appeal? how can we circumvent this? please help is your fiance from Jamaica?	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-12 08:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (culture1 @ Sep 1 2009, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for all your encouragement.. strange things happen on the way to the POE........don't take anything for granted. strange now that i think back and couldn't even allow myself the pleasure of planning a wedding, thinking it would jinx the process. culture1 please do not give up you can get a waiver PLEASE try it out and don't let them steal your JOY	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-02 08:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (culture1 @ Aug 31 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dear Mrs Hamilton...i'm sorry to hear about this. Believe me ....very sorry. Sorry more to report our denial as well. Several problems.....on the denial letter, they checked the box for 212(a)(1)..health related grounds, nothing more. (!????????????????????????) on another form, a BLUE SLIP.... they ask him to return with police certificate box checked and at the bottom handwritten: I-601, 2 G325a forms, hardship letter "suggested joint sponsor earning 70K+". that request makes me think they thought he was applying for his 2 17year old sons, which he is not doing....they'll be 18 before this is ever completed. SO...we wonder about the medical report, very worried....as he had to have a blood transfusion during the past year....also, the people at the Hope clinic are not cool..don't trust them, don't trust the report they sent, and since they won't provide copies to us...we are now retesting with a private doctor...God be merciful that they have made some grievous errors!! Still waiting on the expunged police record...for what it's worth. So, i'm with you girl...and thinking of my next trip ASAP , and maybe TO hell with this whole "coming to America' ####### and go live with the love of my life ...cause it's all too short to give it all up to the bureaucrats. So....here's a tip: Check out my friend D-Major on you tube...great song called Real Friends. Makes me feel good, makes me appreciate each of you out there on your journeys....most much happier than me and SisMrsH....Big up mi real friends! Trod on...............culture1 Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act reads: (a) Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.-Except as otherwise provided in this Act, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States: (1) Health-related grounds.- (A) In general.-Any alien- (i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, (ii) except as provided in subparagraph © who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, (iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)- (I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or (II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or (iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-01 19:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Sep 1 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Culture QUOTE ask him to return with police certificate box checked and at the bottom handwritten: I-601, 2 G325a forms, hardship letter "suggested joint sponsor earning 70K+"	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-01 17:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 28 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my hubby visa was denied today. I can't believe it, this dosen't seem real, the reason was "DSL-section 212 (g).. what can we do from here? Mawning mrshamilton i hope your doing ok remember new day NEW JOURNEY STAY POSITIVE minor stumbling block, REMEMBER "what therefore GOD hath JOINED together, let not MAN put asunder"	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-08-29 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 28 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my hubby visa was denied today. I can't believe it, this dosen't seem real, the reason was "DSL-section 212 (g).. what can we do from here? sorry to hear that mrsh but was he denied under 221(g) or 212(g)? i can get some answers for you from an attorney don't worry my dear trust me it will work out it just takes time Edited by MsSheka, 28 August 2009 - 05:23 PM.	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-08-28 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 APPROVED!! Should i wait or do the other steps now?	QUOTE (nyankee @ Oct 13 2009, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I filed my I-130 september 9th and got my second notice today and was approved. Here is the problem, i will be going to Bolivia on december 19th to be with my wife because shes giving birth to our daughter sometime in january. I plan to be there for 3 months till march 20th. Do you guys think if i start now my process can be done by december? i don't want to start start and leave it hald way done, because i think the nvc only holds the I-130 for one year, but im not sure if they hold it if i start the other parts like the taxes ect... Or should i wait till i get back on march? how long does it take after you get your I-130 approved. I was also thinking of leaving all this to a lawyer while i was gone, even though i can do it myself. I just don't know if the lawyer will be able to do all of this without me in the country. Please give me some advice. PS: my wife will have to ship me originals of our marrigage certificate and her birth certificate since i might need it to continue, so that might take a few weeks alone. Whats the next step... Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-13 18:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i -130 provide affidavits	QUOTE (R & R babe's @ Oct 15 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ii have paste some of affidavit might help you or give you some idea on how to do it... good luck Spousal Affidavit [TOWN/CITY] [COUNTRY] In re application for a Visa for the United States of America Evidence in support of a bona fide marriage between [NAME] Applicant, and [NAME], Beneficiary AFFIRMATION OF [NAME] [NAME], being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. I am making this affirmation in connection with the application of my wife, [NAME], for a Visa for the United States of America. The contents of the affirmation are based on my own knowledge and are true. 2. I was born on [DATE] in [CITY, STATE]. 3. My present address is [FULL ADDRESS]. 4. I am the husband of [NAME]. 5. I am a United States Citizen and I have submitted an I-130 petition for my spouse, [NAME], in order to obtain Legal Permanent Resident status. 6. In chronological order, the details of our marriage are as follows: [HOW WE MET] [HOW OUR RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED] [HOW WE DECIDED TO GET MARRIED] 7. Our marriage is a bona fide marriage, and neither [NAME] nor I entered into it for any immigration-related purpose. 8. Our marriage was, is, and continues to be viable. _________________________ [NAME] Sworn before me this _______ day of _______, 2008 _________________________ Third Party Affidavit [TOWN] [COUNTY] [COUNTRY] In re application for a Visa for the United States of America Evidence in support of a bona fide marriage between [NAME], Applicant, and [NAME], Beneficiary AFFIRMATION OF [NAME] [NAME], being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. I am making this affirmation in connection with the application of [NAME] for a Visa for the United States of America. The contents of the affirmation are based on my own knowledge and are true. 2. I was born on [DATE] in [TOWN, COUNTY, COUNTRY]. 3. My address is [TOWN, COUNTY, COUNTRY]. 4. [NAME], the beneficiary, is my daughter. 5. [WHEN THRID PARTY FIRST MET / BECAMAE AWARE OF RELATIONSHIP OF PETITIONER AND BENEFICARY] 6. [OTHER OCCASIONS THRID PARTY HAS WITNESSED FIRST HAND, WHICH CONFIRMS THE RELATIONSHIP IS GENUINE] 7. I have visited [NAMES] in their home in [PLACE], and found them a very happy couple and obviously in love. 8. I was a witness at [NAMES]wedding on [DATE]. 9. I have personal knowledge of the bona fide of [NAMES] relationship. Their marriage is legitimate, viable, and not entered into for any immigration-related purpose. _________________________ [NAME Sworn before me this _______ day of _______, 2008 _________________________ Retrieved from "http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Affidavit" QUOTE (npson @ Oct 15 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi I am new to the forum site, my wife (US Citizen) submitted an i 130 on my behalf (British Citizen) to the US embassy based in London. We sent all the information required on the i 130 checklist but have received a letter which mentions the form has been found incomplete and/or requires additional evidence. I have listed the items we are being asked to supply more information for along with my question(s) and would really appreciate if you can help us so that we can send the info they need. 1. Please provide a sworn affidavit that complies with 28 U.S.C. sec 1746. Explaining how and when you and your spouse met and the background leading up to your marriage on July 6 2009 (The affidavit must contain your full name and address, date and place of birth, the affiant may be required to testify before an immigration officer about the information contained in the affidavit.) Does anyone know what this means in layman terms as we are both confused with we have to do or provide and what the format is?! 2. Please provide three (3) affidavits that comply with 28 U.S.C. sec 1746 sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of your relationship with the beneficairy. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship, if any, to the petitioner, beneficiary and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge. The affiant may be required to testify before an immigration officer about the information contained in the affidavit). Again, what does this mean in layman terms and what is the format?! This is all completely new to us so we are pulling our hair out trying to figure out what to do here!? Also, is there anything else that would useful to send as part of the request above? Thanks!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-15 18:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	JUST RECIVED APPOINTMENT LETTER	QUOTE (Fiaz & Brenda @ Sep 28 2009, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi friends , After long journey i just recived an email from NVC which says following thing . An immigrant visa interview has been scheduled for the applicant at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in RIYADH on November 3, 2009 . CONGRATS GOOD LUCK	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-30 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?	QUOTE (Inky @ Oct 25 2009, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Saddly depending on the country most cases are taking a lot longer due to extended processing and background checks that have to be done. I agree QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 25 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has a lot to do with timing. Maybe you filed during an off-week and it got approved quickly. Or maybe your file fell to the floor and got kicked under the desk and is recovered after four months when somebody comes in to sweep. Mostly has to do with luck. Or maybe they are sleeping on the job. Hard to tell. so thats what happened to my file	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-25 16:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?	QUOTE (gpmaan @ Oct 25 2009, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just curious. I saw some posts from members here stating no one has touched or updated their cases 4-5 months after they receive their NOA1's. No RFE's nothing. That must be really stressful. Id rather have RFE's than nothing. At least you know your case is making progress. well i will pass on the RFE .. but for me no touches since 09/02/09 and no RFE but i'm still praying and hanging in there i will give them 90 days and then its "show time"	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-25 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	September filers for I 130/K3's	QUOTE (MrsARBlake @ Oct 26 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Everyone guess what remember I told you all I don't know where I got 45 days from in receiving my second notice, well I guess it was my Guardian Angel told me because I received my NOA2 today in 42 days! I am so excited...Ready for the next level please...and hurry I need my Husband! Praise the Lord!!! Can't no one tell me that I don't serve a awesome God! Congrats! BTW did they email or text or was it a hard copy??	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-27 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 visa approved today	QUOTE (shairajj @ Oct 25 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am so happy that I got our CR-1 visa approval from the mail today.....so much more to deal with but it's lesser our worries. Congrats!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-25 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	November Visa Interviews	Good Luck Sinad and Enraptured!!! don't stress think positive thoughts and just know that you already have all the answers to their questions because these are people you share your life with you know them more than you think you do	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-28 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I got my Interview	QUOTE (waleed's girl @ Oct 31 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got my interview letter today from NVC!!! Its December 20, 2009 at 8:00AM at the Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!	MsSheka	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-31 07:14:00