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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy hubby got his visa today!!!
[quote name='Catt' date='May 6 2008, 07:15 AM' post='1816093']
Eresh, super super congrats, I am thrilled for you both! star_smile.gif
You waited so long, enjoy this feeling!!

Cat
Congratulations!Sincere felicitari!
Green-eye-crazyMaleRomania2008-05-06 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-864
QUOTE (kelvin_omar25 @ Mar 29 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I need to know what should I do since I've only filed federal income taxes this year. 2008 was the first time I filed. I am from Puerto Rico. I moved to Florida in January 2007. Before this I always lived in Puerto Rico. There I only filed state taxes, but never had to file federal. What should I submit for the I-864 form? Should I submitt the Puerto Rico income tax returns I filed? Or should I submitt some kind of letter stating I did not file federal income taxes? What should this letter say? Does anybody have a sample letter?

Please provide all the information possible in regards to this matter.

I really appreciate everyones help... Thank you to everyone!!!



Sending the last three tax years is an option on the I-864EZ. They ask for only one. Just call and ask if you think you need to send in three years as added insurance. They answer all of my questions and have helped me on 2 different occasions.
resq39MaleColombia2008-03-31 21:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChild Interviews IR-1/CR-1
QUOTE (jodee @ Mar 9 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'll let you know,...we have interviews on wednesday for my daughters who are both 14, nearly 15, at frankfurt!



THANKS!
resq39MaleColombia2008-03-12 05:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChild Interviews IR-1/CR-1
Does anyone have any experience on interviews of children immigrating with their parent. My step daughter will be 15 at the time of the interview just wandering what questions if any they will ask. Thanks
resq39MaleColombia2008-03-09 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (bnm @ Feb 6 2008, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dodson01 @ Feb 6 2008, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great news for those August filers -- we filed our I-130 on August 14, received our NOA1 on December 21, and got APPROVED YESTERDAY. Hold on tight -- maybe Vermont is now moving.

Oh by the way -- we were never able to access our case online since we received the NOA1 on December 31 -- just kept getting that the number was not valid. I checked this morning and the APPROVAL NOTICE popped up.

I have yet to receive an email notification or anything.


Congratulations and thanks for informing us. It means now vermonth is mid August. Hopefully gets faster from now on. I guess the biggest back log is end of July till early August.



Sept 20th recieved - NOA 1 Jan 3 - approved today Feb 6 - Vermont Service Center.
resq39MaleColombia2008-02-06 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (CANnLEENA @ Jan 25 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jgay80 @ Jan 25 2008, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent my i-130 to the Vermont Service Center which they received on 10/22/07...i still have not received anything yet. I have read some thread that sent their i-130 after my date and already go their NOA1s. I am feeling so frustrated right now. I am going to give them by the end of Jan. before I sent out another form. Who is with me???? mad.gif


Hi Jqay80,

We are in the same boat. I sent my I-130 to VSC on 10/16/07, but I haven't got NOA1 yet. I called the USCIS few days ago, and they told me that my petition was not in their system (even after 90 days; was told to wait for another month). Then, I called WesternUnion and found out thay they cashed my MoneyOrder on 1/15/07. I was glad to hear that but still... worrying about my NOA1 sad.gif



I wouldnt worry too much, I had 2, both checks cashed the same day but NOA's 2 weeks apart. ???? got me?
resq39MaleColombia2008-01-27 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about Club Colombia
I just recieved RFE for this very information. Appearantly since the NVC collects all documents and make the appointment in some countries now it a requirement. However that said there is no way for yo to know ahead of time because it is not in the requested documents. After humiliating the idiot at the NVC I requested that he provide where he got his information from. All I heard was I don't know. I have a formal request into congressman Martinez to look into it. Won't help me but maybe some other unsuspecting soul.
resq39MaleColombia2008-06-04 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp G-325A
I am filing a I-130 for my wife, do I need to file a G-325A Biographic Information for myself? Also it says I need to file a G-325A for my wife, what am I suppose to do for her signature, because it says the form needs her signature????

Thankyou for any help!
dragonleoMaleRussia2008-07-18 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT 1-130
I am reading the instructions for filing the I-130 and it says I the petioner, need a passport, do I have to get a passport or will My Florida DriversLicense, Birth Certificate, and copy of my S.S. be enough?

thanks for any insight..............and thanks to everyone who have answered my previous other questions you guys have been a life saver for me!!!!:)smile.gif


JT&NATATSHA
dragonleoMaleRussia2008-07-19 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresguides
QUOTE (raf348 @ Apr 6 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hola a Todos!!
nuestro caso es CR1-IR1, quisieramos saber si alguien tiene un timeline similar al de nosotros:

solicitud enviada: 17 oct 2007
NO1: 11 ene 2008
nline uscis: 15 feb 08
NO2: ????

si alguien comparte similiar timeline, por favor escribenos para comparar y compartir. gracias!!
soy nueva en este foro, y es de gran ayuda pertenecer a este. good.gif

hola mi caso es similar al tuyo yo mande mi cr_1 en 12/07 recividos el 12/13 noa 1 enero 31 de el 2008
hasta ahora ninguna noticia mi caso esta en vermont
tammy and yilmazFemaleTurkey2008-07-05 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 to CR1 flip unsuccessful
QUOTE (MS3 @ Jan 18 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am trying to do the same flip, I emailed the embassy in Amman, Jordan last night, still waiting for answer, somebody in the embassy told me before that it is perfectly fine to do the flip as long as they get the file before the K3 interview, NVC told me that they sent the file on Jan 6th, so hopefully the file made it to Jordan already!!

K3 interview 2-2
CR1 interview 2-19




My flip is successful, the embassy in amman responded to me and said that my wife can interview on the 2nd for CR1 smile.gif I am so happy
MS3Male02009-01-20 21:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 to CR1 flip unsuccessful
I am trying to do the same flip, I emailed the embassy in Amman, Jordan last night, still waiting for answer, somebody in the embassy told me before that it is perfectly fine to do the flip as long as they get the file before the K3 interview, NVC told me that they sent the file on Jan 6th, so hopefully the file made it to Jordan already!!

K3 interview 2-2
CR1 interview 2-19
MS3Male02009-01-18 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1Interview BUT temporary visa refusal under 221(g)
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QUOTE (savar @ Mar 9 2009, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My dear VJ friends

I am totally LOST !!
My husband's interview was on 9th march in Bangladesh .We were prepared well and there wasn't any paper missing or incomplete.The Consular officer asked him bunch of common questions and he replied. She asked him to show some of our pictures but no emails, phone or any other evidences.
At the end of the Interview she gave him a BLUE SLIP stating the following :

Section 221(g) which prohibit the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the provisions of Immigration and Nationality act.
The following remarks apply in your case:
ADDITIONAL PROCESSING
WE WILL CONTACT YOU AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE THE RESULT

Can you please tell me what should we do now ?? they are not asking anymore evidence .they just want us to wait to hear from them

I don't know how long it's gonna be ? Do you guys have any idea ?? Please help please !!


Sorry to hear this. Blue slip under section 221 (g) means your case put on hold for further Administrative Processing, which means your petition, will return to USCIS for additional review and thereafter they will contact you. There is no time limits in this situation neither Consulate entertain your any query. So wait for Consulate notification.

Dont scare people like this. It may end up being returned to USCIS, but they are giving you the chance to rectify this issue. I just went through 221g LAST WEEK. I am sitting on the sofa with my wife now in the US.


Information was based on previous posting of people on VJ and other sites. Some of the posting on VJ are:
http://www.visajourn...t=#entry1849316

http://www.visajourn...?showtopic=2687

http://www.visajourn...t=#entry2577534

Rest you can search yourself.

I guess I'm an idiot. Where in any of those posts does it say which means your petition, will return to USCIS for additional review I got a 221g blue slip. My petition never left the consulate.

So really you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.


Some other info related to INA 221 (g):
From NVC web site:
http://www.travel.st...Ineligibilities

From USCIS web site:
http://www.uscis.gov...e16a4cb816838a4

Visa Denials under section 221 (g) at US Consulates
Even after USCIS approved a petition, the US consulate abroad can deny visa based on INA act section 221 (g) because the requirements for a petition-based visa did not met by an applicant. When it happens, they also request that the USCIS revoke the petition that approve earlier.

Just keep this fact that USCIS is primarily responsible to determine whether or not a person meets the requirements for particular visa under law. Immigration officer at US consulate abroad, under certain situation, reach a different verdict and request that the USCIS to reconsider its original approval of a petition.
So, USCIS concluded “Yes” before for a petition but consulate officer concluded “No” to the petition and under this circumstance, they send back the approved petition to the USCIS with “ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING”.

In July, 2001 Department of State classify the role of consulate officers with respect to adjudication of petition based visas and remind them that the revocation process should only be used “sparingly” and should not attempt to re-adjudicate petitions.
http://travel.state....grams_1415.html

Interestingly, the guidance states that the petition SHOULD NOT be returned unless the consulate uncovers new information that was not available to the USCIS at the time of that petition's approval. This happen due to common mistakes during visa interview, whether it is just related to lack of paper works or bona fide relationship, etc.

Revocation Process: Consulate forward the petition to the Department of State, Kentucky Consular Center which then send to USCIS service center that originally approved the petition. The USCIS then re-evaluates the petition and either reaffirms and returns it to DOS or in many instances issues a notice of intent or revoke (NOIR) to the petitioner and gives 30 days to respond with additional evidence.
Cool RobMaleThailand2009-07-14 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy First Touch!!!
QUOTE (chilton747 @ Jan 29 2008, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mateo @ Jan 29 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After 187 days of waiting (154 since NOA1) I finally got a touch! Maybe just maybe something is going to happen soon!!!

M> unsure.gif blink.gif

I certainly hope so. Good luck.



good.gif good.gif
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-01-29 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date for Mid- March filers

Called the DOS today and we got information that our interciew schedule is Septemeber 11 and Packet 4 was sent July 13. .What a relief!!! DOS is tops!!!

To those who have the same timeline call DOS for interview schedule 202-663-1225 :dance:

Goodluck to us,

Joe and Myla


Congratulations!!! I got mine as well....
ElmiraFemaleKazakhstan2007-07-18 02:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

Action:
Added randynrose; added service center for Heina

Hopefully the USCIS recovers from Thanksgiving soon and has a resurgence of energy with lots of approvals!! :)


Member Name--------------NOA1---(CSC/VSC)-----NOA2 Approval----------NVC Complete-----------Date
boboroad --------------- 06/29/04 (CSC) ----- 03/09/06 ------------- Approved ------------- 11/02/06 (Visa)
Substance -------------- 02/10/06 (VSC) ----- 06/02/06 ------------- 11/22/06 ------------- Pending
The_dip_sticks --------- 06/15/06 (___) ----- Pending
BradyVicky ------------- 06/22/06 (CSC) ----- 08/29/06 ------------- Pending
Michael and Milahjean -- 07/13/06 (CSC) ----- 09/07/06 ------------- 11/15/06 ------------- Pending
MarocAmer -------------- 07/17/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Amarceau --------------- 07/17/06 (CSC) ----- 09/07/06 ------------- Pending
randynrose---------------07/20/06 (CSC)-------09/29/06 ------------- Pending
dims1 ------------------ 07/25/06 (CSC) ----- 09/20/06 ------------- Pending
Our Mao ---------------- 07/27/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
adk0290----------------- 08/01/06 (VSC)-------Pending
szsz ------------------- 08/07/06 (CSC) ----- 10/03/06 ------------- Pending
Okapi ------------------ 08/15/06 (CSC) ----- 11/17/06 ------------- Pending
Xuemei ----------------- 08/16/06 (___) ----- Pending
a1angied-----------------08/19/06 (___) ----- 10/11/06 ------------- Pending
rizthomson ------------- 08/21/06 (CSC) ----- 10/03/06 ------------- Pending
niagara_falls ---------- 08/22/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
BelwinMills ------------ 08/28/06 (CSC) ----- 10/12/06 ------------- Pending
knowledge -------------- 08/28/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Slithytoves ------------ 08/30/06 (___) ----- 10/26/06 ------------- Pending
PMRS ------------------- 09/01/06 (___) ----- 11/08/06 ------------- Pending
Florida-Photo ---------- 09/06/06 (CSC) ----- 11/02/06 ------------- Pending
Bosnia ----------------- 09/07/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Natty Bumppo ----------- 09/08/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Heina ------------------ 09/11/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Elle ------------------- 09/11/06 (___) ----- Pending
cartman12 -------------- 09/13/06 (___) ----- Pending
dougyceci -------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- 11/22/06 ------------- Pending
Shakil ----------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Arpita & Deven---------- 09/19/06 (___) ----- Pending
Dennis & Ezgi----------- 09/21/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
TongandWei ------------- 09/25/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Tony & Olga ------------ 09/25/06 (CSC) ----- 11/16/06 ------------- Pending
riblet ----------------- 09/28/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Mike and Adriana ------- 09/29/06 (TSC) ----- 11/28/06
pendleton_boy ---------- 10/03/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Ms514 ------------------ 10/04/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
StarProg --------------- 10/18/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Richisusie-------------- 11/12/06 (VSC) ------Pending


Mike and AdrianaMaleColombia2006-11-28 17:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

UPDATE:
Correct Format

Name --------------- NOA1 ------------ NOA2 Approval------------ Case Complete --------- Interview
The_dip_sticks ------ 06/15/06 -------------- Pending
BradyVicky ----------- 06/22/06 -------------- 8/29/06 -------------- Pending
MarocAmer ----------- 07/17/06 ------------- Pending
Our mao -------------- 07/27/06 ------------- Pending
rizthomson ----------- 08/21/06 ------------- 10/03/06 ------------- Pending
BelwinMills ------------ 08/28/06 ------------ 10/12/06 -------------- Pending
knowledge ----------- 08/28/06 ------------- Pending
Slithytoves ----------- 08/30/06 ------------- 10/26/06 -------------- Pending
PMRS ------------------ 09/01/06 ------------- 11/08/06 -------------- Pending
Natty Bumppo ------- 09/08/06 ------------- Pending
Heina ----------------- 09/11/06 -------------- Pending
Elle -------------------- 09/11/06 -------------- Pending
dougyceci ------------ 09/13/06 -------------- Pending
Arpita & Deven------- 09/19/06 ------------- Pending
Dennis & Ezgi--------- 09/21/06 ------------ Pending
TongandWei --------- 09/25/06 ------------- Pending
Mike and Adriana---- 09/29/06 ------------- Pending
StarProg -------------- 10/18/06 ------------- Pending
Tony & Olga---------- 09/25/06 ------------- Pending

UPDATE:
Oops ... Correct Format ... again

Name --------------- NOA1 ------------ NOA2 Approval------------ Case Complete --------- Interview
The_dip_sticks ------ 06/15/06 -------------- Pending
BradyVicky ----------- 06/22/06 -------------- 8/29/06 -------------- Pending
MarocAmer ----------- 07/17/06 ------------- Pending
Our mao -------------- 07/27/06 ------------- Pending
rizthomson ----------- 08/21/06 ------------- 10/03/06 ------------- Pending
BelwinMills ------------ 08/28/06 ------------ 10/12/06 -------------- Pending
knowledge ----------- 08/28/06 ------------- Pending
Slithytoves ----------- 08/30/06 ------------- 10/26/06 -------------- Pending
PMRS ------------------ 09/01/06 ------------- 11/08/06 -------------- Pending
Natty Bumppo ------- 09/08/06 ------------- Pending
Heina ----------------- 09/11/06 -------------- Pending
Elle -------------------- 09/11/06 -------------- Pending
dougyceci ------------ 09/13/06 -------------- Pending
Arpita & Deven------- 09/19/06 ------------- Pending
Dennis & Ezgi--------- 09/21/06 ------------ Pending
TongandWei --------- 09/25/06 ------------- Pending
Tony & Olga---------- 09/25/06 ------------- Pending
Mike and Adriana --- 09/29/06 ------------- Pending
StarProg -------------- 10/18/06 ------------- Pending


Edited by Mike and Adriana, 16 November 2006 - 08:46 PM.

Mike and AdrianaMaleColombia2006-11-16 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArriving in the US from Colombia on a CR-1 Visa
OK, I'll be happy to provide info...although none of it is particularly exciting!

1) I originally planned to travel with her, but I had to go back to work. So, I leve on Monday, January 22 (the day she picked up the visas) and my wife and step-daughter left on Friday, January 26. Actually, I was kind of releieved that I was NOT there. It was a zoo with all of the family at the airport crying and making a scene! :)
2) I can't recall the exact forms, but there are two. These are forms that all visitors on a visa complete (remember, at this point, the K-3 visa holder is not a permanent resident and is certainly not a citizen).
3) The point of entry was Miami
4) The line for visitors/non-residents. However, she was subsequently re-directed to an office to process her paperwork. There was only one official working in the office. It took about 2 hours....which made it about 3.5 hours from touchdown of the plane to them walking out of immigration and customs. I actually went to the immigration office to verify that she had arrived and was in processing.
5) The person in the office spoke to her in Spanish.
6) Passport (with visa inside, of course), envelope, immigration documents given out on the plane
7) N/A
8) The guy in the original immigration line asked casual questions....like a friend....such as "Is this your first visit to the U.S." and "Why are you here?" and "Is your daughter happy to be here?" The guy in the office asked her my name, home address, telephone number, my profession, where I work.
9) Friendy (note: as a gringo, I have always had good luck with the immigration folks in Miami)
10) See above, it was about two hours from the time she got "Scanned" by the first immigration officer to the time she was finished....but the whole process from time the plane landed until the time she came out of customs with her luggage was 3.5 hours.

My wife gives one piece of advice....try NOT to be nervous (or at least to show it). She said that the people who were nervous were asked many more questions....because they drew suspicion.

Mike

PS - keep in mind Jedi, that my wife and step-daughter came here on a K-3/K-4, not a CR-1. I posted this at your request, but there might be some slight differences in the process for a CR-1 visa holder.

Some questions that I have that I hope you will include answers to are:

1) Did your spouse travel alone or were they accompanied by the USC spouse?
2) Which form did your spouse fill out on the plane before landing?
3) Where was your spouse's Point of Entry (e.g. JFK, Miami, Atlanta etc)?
4) What line did your spouse get on when they got off the plane? Visitors, Resident?
5) Did the immigration agent speak in Spanish or attempt to speak in English to your spouse?
6) What documents did your spouse have ready to hand over? Passport,Visa, MBE(Mysterious Brown Envelope)
7) If traveling with the USC spouse, were you split up or was your USC spouse with you the whole time?
8) What kind of questions did they ask your spouse?
9) Were the immigration officers friendly, rude?
10) How long was the whole process?

If your spouses would like to write their first hand experiences in Spanish, please feel free to do so, thay way we can pass on the message and information to our spouses in Colombia.
Mil gracias, JK


Edited by Mike and Adriana, 22 April 2007 - 10:10 AM.

Mike and AdrianaMaleColombia2007-04-22 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help
In order to leave Cuba you need a exit permit and they are requesting a new letter of invitation to be send to the Cuba counselor, well we did however this is taking a very long time, and we are getting worried, to be in the safe side does anyone know the procedure on how to obtain a extension of the visa???? :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
De & AlFemaleCuba2007-06-14 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgreen card
my husband came on August 7, 2007, they only gave him a paper in the air port and told him to wait for the rest how long do we have to wait? do we have to apply for ss#? what is the next step?
De & AlFemaleCuba2007-08-20 17:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts Show 0.00
Thanks all. I am sending off for my 1040 and 2555 to show that I filed and was earning foreign income in 2006. Can assets be used in lieu of income? I have sufficent assets to prove support.
mateoMaleBrazil2007-11-25 05:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts Show 0.00
I was wondering if there is anyone else in my situation. I worked overseas from 10/2000 through 05/2007. I was completely paid in the foreign currency and filed my tax returns as exempt with the 2555 form. I am wondering what the NVC will say when I submit the support documnet.
mateoMaleBrazil2007-11-20 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
I submitted mine via the web, not sure if it will help or not. Why can't they help you Susie?

m.

QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 4 2007, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mateo @ Dec 4 2007, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone submitted a congressional inquiry into the long processing times at the CSC?


Yes and got my request form about an hour ago wow dejavue!!!

I know that they can not help me per se right now since I am in limbo but I want them to at least be aware of the issue on the delays ( they are probably aware im sure but just want to pound the point a bit) and maybe they can at least help someone in my district here in Florida who is beyond sane.

Cheers

Susie


My friend from VJ got his from the Senator Martinez today so we both are pushing, but again Im going to be good, I promised the forum no more biotching for awhile and also my hubbie altho he just laughs and says sure sure sure hun.

mateoMaleBrazil2007-12-05 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
Has anyone submitted a congressional inquiry into the long processing times at the CSC?
mateoMaleBrazil2007-12-04 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInsurance for your spouse
QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Jan 8 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I have insurance though my work and I am attempting to add my wife to my policy as it has to be done within three months of our marriage. The insurance company seems to be trying to come up with any reasons they can to avoid covering her. She still lives in Japan and works there. She has insurance through her work (though she is not covered when she visits the US). She is (obviously) not a citizen and she doesn't have a SSN, and is of course not eligible for one until the I-130 process is done.

Has anyone in a similar circumstance been able to get their spouse insurance? I don't want her to have to keep buying travel insurance when she comes for visits and when she quits her work she will have no insurance at all. Though she won't quit until she gets her visa.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

MODS: I wasn't sure what category to put this into so if its in the wrong place I am sorry and feel free to move it.



Most insurance companies will not cover a spouse that does not live with you regardless of citizenship or immigrant status. If you overcome this portion you will be covered. I suppose you could say she has moved in with you. Not sure now what they will require since you have had issues already. I would work it from the point where she is living with you and traveling overseas when she is in Japan.

Thats what I do.

m.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-08 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStep to follow
QUOTE (cri @ Jan 9 2008, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to everyone.
I am an italian citizen and my girlfriend is american.

We need to understand how to proceed and what's the quickest and sure way.

We would like to get married avoiding the fiance visa. Is this possible?

For my understanding we have to fill the I-130 and i am not sure about what else form. Please could any of you clarify me.
I also need to know how to have a work permit and if it's possible to fill it in with the I130 in order to be able to work while waiting for the green card

Thank you
I am pretty sure i will post more question


Cri,

Getting married wont make it any faster. If you do not have a visa you can apply for the K1/3 type visa with the intent to marry once it is granted. I think its around 90 days after arrival.

If you marry you can apply for the CR1 route to get a Green Card. I would estimate the whole process to take about a year total. Normally people apply for the K3 at the same time so they can travel to the US.

You will not be able to work (legally) until you get final approval, and get the Green Card and SSN.

I am doing the IR1 route so I dont have all the answers. I am sure someone will chime in soon.

Are you in Italy now?

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-09 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
QUOTE (his_sunshine @ Jan 8 2008, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While what you said (above) makes sense, looking at the form W7 does say that the form is to be used by individuals who are not US Citizens or Permanent Residents. It says further and I quote:

Before you begin:
-Do not submit this form if you have, or are eligible to obtain, a U.S. social security number (SSN)
-Getting an ITIN does not change your immigration status or your right to work in the United States and does not make you eligible for the earned income credit


We're definitely looking into this.


If your husband really wants to claim you and you feel that this will not hamper any process for your GC and eventual SSN you can apply under the section that indicates

-An alien spouse eligible to be claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

I have never done this because I have used the 2555 foreign tax exemption and never needed to claim also be wary of financial institutions they do not treat Tax IDs like SSNs.

Depending on how much you made as a couple the difference can be substantial. There are good 1040 tax calculators out there to see how much of a difference and if it is worth the hassle for you

Here is one

http://www.dinkytown...va/Tax1040.html
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-08 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
QUOTE (his_sunshine @ Jan 8 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jimmy and Angela @ Jan 7 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am also still waiting . I am now checking USCIS 200 times a day again like I did when I first sent in my petition. I have my wife preparing all the documents already. I just wish they would get it over with already!!!!
The good news is. I can add my wife to my taxes this year for more proof of relationship LOL always look at the bright side of life :-)


I am curious, too, as to how you can include your wife on your taxes. If this is right, I would have to tell my husband to include me on his, too!


Just look at the 1040. It states clearly "You MUST include SSN" If you do not have one you MUST file single. Its the same if you buy a house while you are married and your spouse does not have a Tax ID or SSN, you must be listed as unmarried, simply because you are a number first when it comes to Credit, Banks, and the IRS.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-08 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
Yeah I have been waiting for my W-2 to do taxes. Does your wife have a Tax ID? If not how do you include her on your taxes?

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-07 16:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
QUOTE (l4everh @ Jan 3 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We filed in July recieved first NOA on July 23rd recieved NOA2 approval notice December 18th.. So ours took bout 155 days.. Hope you hear some good news soon!!


Thats great! I was hoping to hear something soon as my wife is pregnant and I dread the thought of her having to give birth in Brazil (just because of logistics).

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-03 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
I filed in July and my I-797 has a received date of 25 July, the web says 30 Aug as the received date. Thats about the time I received the I-797.

Just getting curious who has received their NOA2 already.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-03 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Case Number
HAhahahahaha

I love your theory!

I have a better one. The first number is the number of divorces the ajudicator has and the second number is their weight in pounds. So mine would be 7 divorces and 250 pounds. Maybe the second number is the number of cigarette breaks they take in a week at the Service Center.

Actually I pulled that first stuff off of an information site. So I was no speculating, merely passing on what I saw. I like the speculation theories better though!!!

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-11 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Case Number
I figured it out.

Number used to identify an applicant or petitioner's place in the BCIS fee receipt and case tracking system. WAC is the acronymic artifact of the Western Adjudication Center, now known as the California Service Center. The alphanumeric identifier is ten digits in the format WAC-NN-NNN-NNNNN. The first two digits are the current fiscal year, the second three digits are the sequentially-numbered working day of the fiscal year (known as the "Julian date") on which the case was originally receipted, and the final five digits are a serial number (which always begins with "5"). There are three other BCIS Regional Service Centers, in Lincoln, NE (LIN); Irving, TX (SRC); and St. Albans, VT (EAC).

So my case starts with WAC-07-252

Susie K's case is 08 FY 2008 (Starts Oct 1st, 2007) 80th day of FY08, Dec 21st.

So that works for Susie's but mines a little off. Have to research it more.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-10 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Case Number
I was just looking at my case number and the first four digits correspond to the Month and Day MMDD. Is this a coincidence or has anyone else noticed this.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-10 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoing a DCF in Tokyo
QUOTE (Izumisano @ Jan 12 2008, 03:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I know it has been a long time since my last update but a lot has happened since then. We got married on Christmas! I got the perfect ring while on business in South Korea.

Unfortunately it seems that that trip to Korea may have buggered us a bit. The Tokyo embassy allows people to do a DCF only after being resident in Japan for 6 months. A call to the embassy "hotline" -- really a call center in India with a bad connection -- informed that the 6-month period is to be calculated from the day I came back to Japan, not from when I obtained my work visa. If true that puts us in a tight spot timewise.

So, does anyone know for sure how that period is calculated? My wife is going insane over this.


Did they stamp your passport on entry and exit? Is there any way they can track your residence? I am not sure what documents they require to file, but if your bona fide residence was in Japan you should be able to get any side trips waived.

I wish I had done the DCF in Brasil, as I would have been done with this process, but I was transferred overnight.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-12 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 receive blue paper,need sponor.
I am sure he filed a foreign earned income tax credit on the 2555. I faced the same issue and had to come back to the US to start getting paid here in the US even though its from the same company. Most companies pay from a local legal entity even though they might be called Xxon, they really are not legally. Xxon S/A is not the same as Xxon Inc.

All my tax documents show 0 for 2000 thru 2006.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-15 20:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Date or Notice Date I-130
I just called using the RFE trick and a nice lady told me that the Received Date that they consider is the Notice Date. The Priority Date is the Received Date, whatever that means. Nevertheless, she said that they are processing I-130s from July 30th right now and I should expected something based off of my Notice Date of 28 August. I feel bad for those people that have 2 or 3 months between the dates. At least mine is only 30+ days.

So if all goes well I should have mine processed around the 2nd to 3rd week of February.

I guess we will have to do the Bahamas trick to extend the B1 visa for another 6 months as this looks like its going to drag on.

M.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-16 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Date or Notice Date I-130
I read some conflicting information about what date to work off of. I have a Received Date of 25 July 2007 and a Notice Date of 28 August 2007. Which one should I consider for calculation the NOA2 approximate date?

M.

Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marriage : 2002-02-02
I-130 Sent : 2007-07-25
I-130 NOA1 : 2007-08-28

Edited by mateo, 15 January 2008 - 10:04 PM.

mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-15 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR 1: co sponsor or self sponsor?
QUOTE (k1hopeful @ Jan 17 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
blink.gif Hi everyone.
We´ve been spending a ton of time researching the various options for getting Daley into the States. As I have said on the K-1 discussion board, I am a 20 year old ex student living with Daley (my British Fiance) abroad in Spain (only on a tourist visa). We plan to marry very soon and start the I-130 petition for the Cr-1 visa, having decided that is probably the best option.

The questions I am really burdened with are about the financial end, which I know I have to face after the I-130 is processed. Here it is: I have not had a full time job ever as I have been a full time student until this point in my life (of which I am living abroad unemployed). Daley is also unemployed HOWEVER he has recently sold his house and has a savings of around 60,000 plus Great British Pounds. Does this mean we will need to seek out a co sponsor or can Daley, the intended immigrant, account for the fact that I have no income and/or assets of my own?

Also, to my knowledge I have not filed any tax returns through the various part time employments I have had. I can recall the pay stubs saying that a certain amount was taken out for taxes, and I remember filling out certain forms about taxes at the beginning of various jobs (ie camp counselor, waitress, etc) but never doing anything after that. Do I have reason to worry, and if so, what can I do?
Thanks to everyone that replies. This site is invaluable.



I would be worried about the Tax Returns. I would sit down and get at least back to 2004 done. Even if you were a student and overseas. You should try to file some thing. This could cause problems for you in the future regardless of your immigration process requiring it or not.

You are going to most likely need a co-sponsor. I would start looking around for someone (a US Citizen) who is willing and has the required means to be a co-sponsor. The 60K pounds should work out to about 110K USD, but that would have to be transfered and already in your account, which may not be what you want to do with it right now. I would shop around for a sponsor and get some kind of tax filing in for those past years just to cover yourself. If you were over seas working then file the 2555 with the 1040s.

M>
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-17 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help on I-130 (w/ pregnancy consideration)!
Join the club, my wife is pregnant 4 months and we are just like anyone else.

Maybe a webcam might be a good option with Skype.

I wish there was something that could expedite it but there is not.

m.
mateoMaleBrazil2008-01-20 23:17:00