Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 I-130 in 55 days	Congratulations	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-20 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 approved	Congratulations	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-22 18:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My case is at the embassy now!:D	Wonderful Wonderful news, many congratulations to you	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-23 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Police certificates from a country other than your own!	Hi all again! Has anyone lived in a foreign country where the police certificate was requested by the consulate? How long did it take? Was that nerve wrecking? I lived in the Netherlands and I was told by the consulate that they will request the Police certificate to the Dutch Police on my behalf. All inputs are welcome! Alix We almost had to go through that, but luckily my fiance had a relative in Pakistan get his for him. If the Consulate had requested it from Pakistan it would have taken 3 months. I am not sure about the Netherlands and if it is any faster for them to get it from there. All I know is, we had to find a different way of getting it from Pakistan or we would have been waiting forever.	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-23 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Got Approved!!!	Congratulations wonderful news on the approval, I am not sure about the other advice though, someone else on here will be able to help you I am sure Edited by snz1802, 26 September 2006 - 08:21 PM.	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-26 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case Complete?	Congratulations Wonderful news	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-26 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Case Complete	Great news, Congratulations	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-27 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	FINALLY after 2 months of nothing...it has happened!!	Congratulations that is wonderful news	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-28 00:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130 APPROVAL	Congratulations Wonderful Wonderful news!!!!!! Happy Happy Dance	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-09-28 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview date	Congrats on getting your interview date and good luck to you	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-10-06 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved !	Congratulations on your Approval, wishing you the best on the rest of the process	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-11-03 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case completed today!!	Wonderful news, Congratulations and good luck	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-11-03 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	We finally have an interview date!	Congratulations on your Interview date, good luck to you	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-11-03 22:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case complete	Once my case got to the NVC it took exactly a month for them to forward it to the embassy if that helps any.	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-11-05 18:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG!!	Great news, Congratulations to you	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2006-12-08 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	FINALLY	Congratulations that is wonderful news, good luck on the rest of the process	snz1802	Female	South Korea	2007-01-04 01:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS3032	It is your choice who you want the agent to be. My husband from Canada chose for himself to be the agent so he would receive any further paperwork. He did not have any problems with the mail.	Mr&Mrs2859	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-14 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how to pay when out of the US	All you need to do is go into your bank and tell them you need a cashiers check or money order drawn on a US bank..........TD does this.	Mr&Mrs2859	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-14 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	2 days til interview	Everything will be fine and trust me we know what the stress is and are so happy its over for 10 yrs. Montreal is a great interview experience and the people are awsome there. Just keep your ducks in a row and remember to bring copies of EVERYTHING. just in case.	Mr&Mrs2859	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-17 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	2 days til interview	Calm down We also had to send our origionals to the NVC and we kept copies. Once your at the interview just make sure you have all of your copies of anything and everything you have done along the way for backup. They will return your origionals to you at the interview.	Mr&Mrs2859	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-17 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	he quickest way?	I have a question. We didn't decide yet where we will marry, but probably in my home country. What do you think if we marry in my home country and submit I-130 in US Consulate in my home country- will be it faster than to submit this I-130 in US? For me it will be easier as I plan to change my passport (as I will surname of my fiance) and get this Immigration visa in my new passport. So what is the fastest way: via Service Centre or US Consulate?	Elmira	Female	Kazakhstan	2007-01-21 02:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 for CR-1-	OK, so it means the best and fastest way is K-3 visa and not CR-1, and after in US I will apply for everything else. The most important for me is to be with my future husband as soon as possible.	Elmira	Female	Kazakhstan	2007-01-26 02:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 for CR-1-	or may be the best way is to apply for K-3 visa (spouse visa)?	Elmira	Female	Kazakhstan	2007-01-25 07:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 for CR-1-	Dear all, Need your advice My fiance and I planed to apply for Fiance visa, but now we decided to get married in my home country and as soon as he will back to US after our wedding he will submit I-130 petition for CR-1 visa (Immediate relative). Any ideas how long we will need to wait till Texas Service Centre will issue the approval? Thank you !	Elmira	Female	Kazakhstan	2007-01-25 06:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 For a Colombian Step-Daughter	Thanks to you, aussiewench. You saved the day. No where in the I-130 instructions did I see that my step-daughter's birth certificate was required. However, it makes absolute sense - otherwise, how can you prove her age! I have everything else. Thanks again! Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-17 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 For a Colombian Step-Daughter	Thanks to all of you who have provided advice. On your advice...and after reading more information about the adjustment of status process, etc., I have prepared the I-130 for my 9 year old step-daughter (I-130 and I-129F already filed for my wife). After reading and re-reading the instructions, this is what I believe I need to submit: *Completed I-130 *Fee *Copy of marriage certificate (to my step-daugher's mother) *Copy of my divorce decree *Copy of my birth certificate Compared to filing an I-130 for your spouse, it seems so easy....almost too easy. No G-325As. No passport photos. From what I read, I don't even have to provide my step-daugher's birth certificate...to prove that her 18th birthday had not passed as of the date of my marriage to her mother. Am I right? Is it this simple? Or am I missing something? I'm getting a little paranoid! Even if my step-daughter's birth certificate is not required....do you think I should include it (to verify her age)? Thanks for everything! Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-17 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	The only glimmer of disagreement I can see is with regard to the adjustment of status. MUST an I-130 be filed for the step-child in order for AOS to be granted? Or, will the K-4 visa suffice? I thought I knew the answer to this, but the last post makes me wonder. Mike [/quote] NYSENESS's post caused me to go back to the I-485 instructions and read carefully (which still does not guarantee that I can understand the bureaucratical language used). Since I can't copy and paste from the PDF, this is the short of what it say on page 1 of the I-485 instructions. If a "principal" is filing for AOS based on immigrant status, a "derivate" can file for AOS at the same time as the "principal" or any time after the "principal" is approved. This assumes that both the principal and the derivative are in the U.S. at the time. Applying this to the K3/K4 visa holder....the principal is the alien parent (who filed both a I-130 and an I-129F) and the derivative is the child. Thus, the child can apply for the AOS at the same time as the alien parent (or after the alien parent is approved)....without ever having an I-130 filed on his/her behalf. This would be consistent with what NYSENESS was told. Make sense? Agree? Disagree?	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-18 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	Let's see if I've learned anything from all of this. From what I have read (official government stuff and on this site), I gather that the K-3 (resulting from the I-129F) does cover the depenent child. However, if you want to option to switch to an IR-1/CR-1 (for the spouse and step-child) should the I-130 be processed faster, then you will have needed to file a separate I-130 for both the spouse and the step-child. The only glimmer of disagreement I can see is with regard to the adjustment of status. MUST an I-130 be filed for the step-child in order for AOS to be granted? Or, will the K-4 visa suffice? I thought I knew the answer to this, but the last post makes me wonder. Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-18 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	Thanks so much to all! Now I understand. I'll get on it. I hired some folks in Colombia to assist me with the paperwork and the required translations, etc. The idea of submitting a I-130 for the child never came up. I am not doubting anyone, but would like to know why this is suggested. Is it because if the I-130 gets approved first, I can switch to the CR-1/AR-1 process? Or are there additional reasons. Thanks! Mike Mike Whilst a seperate I-130 is not required for the child that will be a derivative of the K-3 visa, the child must have their own I-130 in order to adjust status once in the US on a K-4. It has to be filed eventually so why wait. Having their own approved I-130 also allows a CR-2 to be sought for the child if things change and the CR-1 for the parent is sought instead of the K-3. If there is no K-3, there is no K-4......and if the child has no I-130 filed on their behalf then there is no visa for the child. CR-2 is not derivative of the CR-1.	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-17 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	I hired some folks in Colombia to assist me with the paperwork and the required translations, etc. The idea of submitting a I-130 for the child never came up. I am not doubting anyone, but would like to know why this is suggested. Is it because if the I-130 gets approved first, I can switch to the CR-1/AR-1 process? Or are there additional reasons. Thanks! Mike Mike, Advised by who? Whichever you need to submit an I-130 for the child. Yodrak [quote name='Mike and Adriana' post='510840' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:34 PM'] No, we did not. I was advised to go the K-3 route. I was told that by including my step-daughters name on the I-129F, she would automatically be included in the K-3 visa application. I was advised that the I-129F's were being processed faster than the I-130s...so getting a K-3 was better than waiting for a CR-1. ..... Mike [/quote] [/quote]	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-17 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	No, we did not. I was advised to go the K-3 route. I was told that by including my step-daughters name on the I-129F, she would automatically be included in the K-3 visa application. I was advised that the I-129F's were being processed faster than the I-130s...so getting a K-3 was better than waiting for a CR-1. I submitted the I-130 in mid-September. I submitted the I-129F last Friday (10-13). I could probably do an I-130 for my step-daughter, but I probably couldn't get it completed and mailed until early to mid-November. Does it make sense to still do it? If so, why? I just want to understand why I am doing certain things. Further, if I file a I-130, I assume her mother actually fills out the paperwork (with me) and signs on behalf of the 9 year old child. Correct? Thanks for any and all information and help. Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-17 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question About Immigrant Children	OK. Let's say that my I-130 gets approved before my I-129F. I understand I have the option to switch to seeking a CR-1 instead of the K-3. However, my wife has a 9 year old daughter who we intend to bring here at the same time as my wife. Can you bring a child over to the U.S. with her mother on a CR-1? Or is that only possible with a K-3? Thanks!	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-10-15 23:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 (as part of K-3/K-4 process)	[quote name='Yodrak' date='Nov 29 2006, 02:40 PM' post='593852'] Mike, Did you make an explicit request? If so, how? Entering 'Bogota Columbia' in item 22 of the I-130 may very well not be considered to be a request to make a consular visa application by the USCIS. Yodrak Yes, that is all I did. So we'll see what happens. I am already anticipating having to deal with AOS for my wife and step-daughter...and am reviewing the materials for that right now. It kind of burns me that I have to submit an EAD for my 9 year old step-daughter (and pay $180) just to get her a social security card. But you do what you have to do. IF the I-130 actually ends up going to Bogota, I'll be sure to post that information. Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-11-29 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 (as part of K-3/K-4 process)	[quote name='Yodrak' date='Nov 29 2006, 12:29 PM' post='593454'] Mike, It's quite likely that the I-130 will not go to the DoS but will be retained by the USCIS in anticipation that your wife will apply for a K3 visa and adjust status. There is anecdotal evidence developing - there's one new post on VJ just today - that the USCIS has indeed implemented such a policy that was announced last month. Yodrak Thanks, Yodrak. That's what I was afraid of...I have seen the post as well. On both I-130s, I did request a consular interview....but that may not matter any more. I guess we'll have to see what happens. If it turns out we can have a consular interview, then I'll deal with trying to get the interview done on the same day....at that time. Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-11-29 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 (as part of K-3/K-4 process)	I filed the I-130 for my wife in late September (and the I-129F in October), but did not file the I-130 for my 9 year old step-daughter until mid-November. I just received my NOA2 for both the wife's I-129F and I-130. Barring a miracle, I fully expect the I-129F to beat the I130 to the embassy. Given that, the plan is for my wife to interview at the embassy so we can get her and my step-daughter to the U.S. ASAP (likely February). Now, here's the issue. Luckily, I identified "Bogota Colombia" on line 22 of both I-130s. So, that means the I-130s should eventually be sent to NVC and then to the Bogota embassy. This will allow my wife and step-daugher to return to Colombia to interview for the I-130 (and thus avoid AOS in the U.S.). Obviously, however, the I-130s were submitted about 1 1/2 months apart (I only have the NOA2 on my wife's I-130 so far). Thus, I assume the interviews will eventually be scheduled about that far apart. Is there a way to follow through on the I-130s with a Bogota interview without having to pay for two separate trips to Bogota? In other words, does anyone have any advice on how I might try to get their interviews scheduled for the same day in Bogota (so they can fly together, one time)? Has anyone had experience with this? Any advice or experiences are much appreciated? Mike	Mike and Adriana	Male	Colombia	2006-11-28 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-184	I already send the bill and the choice of agent, could I send the I-184 or do I have to wait for the package? I am trying to speed things up. What or some example of more information required? My husband is in Cuba and to get things from hear to Cuba and back is a mission, especially because he is not in the capital, it took DHL 43 days to delivered a letter to him, so I am trying to have every thing that is needed ahead of time.	De & Al	Female	Cuba	2006-07-13 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	question	How long after you send the $70. and the choice of agent do they send the rest of the papers????	De & Al	Female	Cuba	2006-07-22 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i-130	If you have already returned the I-864 and supporting documents, and paid the IV Bill of $380, the next step will be for NVC to generate the DS-230. Are you the USC spouse/agent? If so, has your spouse sent you the DS-230 part I signed and any documents needed? Yes I downloaded and send it to him for signitures, he also send me a copy of passport, and I already asked him to send me the police report. what else do we need??	De & Al	Female	Cuba	2006-08-06 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i-130	I already send the Affidavit of support and the $380. What is next how long after this will the papers be sent to the embassy, I am really anxious with every thing that is going on in Cuba. Is there a way that I could speed things up at this point?	De & Al	Female	Cuba	2006-08-06 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	why so long	Have you read James's shortcuts, in the thread by AussieW pinned at the top of the NVC forum? He gives very clear instructions on what to do. where could I find James shortcuts???	De & Al	Female	Cuba	2006-08-10 09:04:00