Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what false information can do to you	as we all know,ive been on VJ through out my whole visa process and thanks to this website i like to think of myself as some kind of...well pro in simple and normal cases. to sum it up,i spent 4 sleepless nights looking for that information,so from an old member to the new ones, double check each and every piece of information you see on this website "Pro"? "4 sleepless nights"? Thanks! I think that should go without saying. Nobody here should take any posts as 100% fact without doing any additional research. +1 Correction, overstay is forgiven when AOS is APPROVED, not just applied for. If AOS is not approved then the overstay counts. +1 Edited by Crashed~N2~Me, 03 September 2011 - 08:05 AM.	Crashed~N2~Me	Male	Philippines	2011-09-03 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	urgent!!! please help us!!!	Just chill out relax and cut your Fiance a break because honestly your being a bit hostile and overly panicked. Disagree...OP... Other than that, you are getting good advice. Good luck.	Crashed~N2~Me	Male	Philippines	2011-09-12 07:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Received Good News today - So What's next?	Thanks for the reply. How long was it between the time you were notified about the interview date and the actual date of the interview appointment? From what I've been seeing, it's about 1 month out. Does anyone else have an experience with their case being expedited? And how long did it take for your interview to be scheduled? You're welcome. Our case was completed on the 23rd of July. We received the notification/ appoinment letter five days later (on the 28th) stating our interview schedule, which was set for September 25th. So, almost two months. Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 11 June 2011 - 09:23 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-11 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Received Good News today - So What's next?	I just got off the phone today with NVC and they told me that my case is completed. A couple weeks back, they requested some information like my birth certificate so establish relationship with my parents since they are co-sponsoring my wife and step daughter. What really sucked is that I sent my papers in on a Thursday (5/26) and on Friday (5/27), I got a letter in the mail stating that my request to expedite my case has been granted by the US Embassy in the Philippines. I had to options, to send in a new set of papers to "ATTN: SUPERVISOR SUE" or just wait it out since my papers were delivered to NVC on 5/31. I chose to wait it out and it only took about 10 days for my case to be completed (6/10). Because my case is expedited, does anyone know how long it takes to have the interveiw scheduled? I already sent my wife to take her seminar and I plan to have her take her medical exam early next week. I'm hoping the interview gets scheduled in the next couple of weeks but is this wishful thinking? Has anyone else had their case expedited? Thanks for all your help. Congrats! Our interview was set exactly (5) five days after our case was completed. Good Luck! I also just received notice that my wife's case is complete. How were you able to request her interview be expedited at the Embassy? Is it too late for me to request an expedited interview for my wife? Please advise. Nonetheless...congrats!!.. It's been a LONG visa journey for us... we're in the home stretch and the finish line and our wives airplane is in sight. Congrats! Best of luck to you and yours...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-10 22:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 packet options	Just a follow-up to the first question.. For Marriage Cert (I know it says copy, but when making a copy the certificate's background shows "void" - is that OK?) I've never heard of this "void" thing before. I'm confused. Coz we made several copies of our MC back in the visa process and there wasn't any "void" in it at all.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-12 23:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 packet options	should I not include pictures/email/phone logs prior to us getting married. We've only been married for a few weeks so we don't have that much proof. what are your thoughts? Yes. But don't overkill the package with those items. A few of each are sufficient.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-12 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 packet options	Well, we wanted to make sure that RFE won't hit us, so, we sent as many as we could.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-11 22:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How to cancel I-130 application that was sent?	you just write a letter for the USCIS requesting the cancellation of your petition. No refunds. The USC needs to write a letter to USCIS canceling the petition.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-12 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	POE pls help im confused	what is poe? the 1st airport you land in US? or the state you will lived in? thanks Correct. A port of entry (POE) is a place where one may lawfully enter a country (i.e US). It typically has a staff of (immigration) people who check passports and visas. Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 16 June 2011 - 10:09 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-16 22:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case number NVC?	Still waiting You'll have it very soon... Just hang in there...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-12 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case number NVC?	thanks ill give them a call We were given our MNL case# few days after our packet was received by them. You should have yours by now.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-11 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE and SIF	Thanks, I called this morning. They told me case is complete and awaiting an August interview date happy and sad all at the same time. I was praying for July. Great news! Congratulations!!! Good luck on your upcoming interview.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-17 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE and SIF	SIF is always a good sign. It often makes people smile... Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 17 June 2011 - 11:41 AM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-17 11:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	whats the best port of entry? the state that has no hassle	Best POE, really, is there any? Mine was Dallas and it was fine so far. Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 16 June 2011 - 09:58 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-16 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC RFE	RFE they have Monday but I am still not sure of the CSR's directions.. I posted another thread.. I had 4 ds230 with wife signature's The one I did for RFE had signed date of 5-28.. CSR said cross it out and change to 6-17.. I hope this is ok............ With the new date I'd say, yes, it'll be fine...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC RFE	My wife is upset she says AMerican government treat her like criminal.. All she wants is to be with her husband.. This what she tells me "The government does not understand how difficult it is to be far away and wait wait wait I am not a terrorist thug is not no mafia is not a spy I raise good family I am a woman and a loving wife" Awww! I feel for your wife. I know exactly how she feel. Been there done that. Just try to respond to the RFE asap... Best of luck to you both...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC RFE	it was 3 month period and I said are you serious.........of course you know there response.. Really? I thought that you only have to list all the places that you have lived in for more than 6 months.? I guess it doesn't matter, huh? Anyhow, good luck! Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 18 June 2011 - 02:30 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC RFE	Oh my goodness!!! I am so sorry... I can't believe they are that picky!! Oh, yes! They are...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Do i still need to file a EAD?	VT is correct. Read the back of your GC and you'll find out. Good luck...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 23:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Where will Port of Entry be on wife's CR1?	Posters above are correct. Happy trip to your wife soon! Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 18 June 2011 - 02:36 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How many Affidavits Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage are required? and other question	Thank you for the replies. Do these affidavits need to be notarized? As others have said, affidavits are not required. But it ain't gonna hurt you if you'll send some. We did. And yes, they were notarized. Good luck...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-19 22:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Multiple RFE's for DS230 but was already received.	That's not unusual. NVC reviews a package, then issue a false RFE asking for the other package without checking first if that package is there somewhere. We had the same thing happened twice and everything was fine. However, I'd call them and find out to make sure that everything is OK. Good luck... Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 18 June 2011 - 11:47 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 23:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	SIF	Congrats!!!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-19 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process...Timeline	I would think that DCF is a lot faster, regardless. I might be wrong though...	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Prepping for the Interview in Manila	Thanks all for your replies and advice. What's really strange now is that when I emailed the embassy directly regarding our case being expedited, they replied to me last night stating that my wife's interview is on the 7th now. It's really strange to have 2 dates. My wife called and they confirmed that her new date is the 7th. That's less than 2 weeks away now. WOOHOO!!! That's a good news! Good luck with the upcoming interview.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-24 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Prepping for the Interview in Manila	I'd bring everything to the interview. Also, be sure to bring an updated NSO BC and MC as well as the NBI cert. Good Luck!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-24 15:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Length of Relationship before Marriage	Why has this thread turned into an advice column for the lovelorn--we are talking immigration here--Canada is easy--go for it This topic should be titled... "What Can You Say About My Relationship?"	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-26 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Length of Relationship before Marriage	Why you guys have to hurry to get married before many things have a chance to get sorted out ? Unless you both are senior citizens who have limited incomes and health issues or there is religious or cultural issues ,etc.... you better explain the real reason , loud and clear. Really? .... Why wait longer if they truly love with each other? Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 25 June 2011 - 11:23 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-25 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Questions regarding DS 230 form	my questions are: DS 230 part I: after sec 32 where it ask to list all employment for the last ten years it has a question where it says "In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States?" - do we have to list a specific occupation or can we say something like planning to study further in management or can we say managment related occupation. so could someone help me in how to answer this question correctly or give me an example as to what they have filled. I listed "None" on mine since getting a job is out for me (and had no problem). DS 230 part II questions # 43a and b: when it ask "do you want the social security administration to assign you a SSN and issue a card? (you must answer YES to question 43b to recieve a number and card)" this seems tricky to me, i am thinking the answer should be yes that ofcouse we want to assign SSN so am i correct? should the answer on both parts be YES I clicked the "YES" box and received my SSN card a week after my arrival. Hope this helps... Good Luck! Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 25 June 2011 - 11:34 PM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-25 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got the IR1 Visa	Hi, got the IR1 Visa and I am moving to the states on tuesday with my big brown envelope. Do I need to do anymore paperwork to get the actual green card or will it be automatically mailed to the address I indicated in the visa application? Congratulations on receiving the visa! Fortunately, there is no more paper work for you to do after your arrival in the US (until the citizenship). All you have to do is wait for your (10 year) GC and SSN card to arrive in the mail. Best wishes... Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 26 June 2011 - 11:01 AM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-26 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HK PCC not there in time for the interview	Hi Norwood, for for the replies ...she has an NBI issued on January 7, 2011...you think they'll ask for a new one? Embassy often asks for recent certificates including NBI. So, it'd be better for your wife to obtain a new one. Good Luck!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-26 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!	Congrats!!!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-29 23:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	STARTING I-130 PROCESS	Sadly, for the next couple of months you wait Good luck Which is the most terrible part of the entire visa journey. To the OP: Good Luck!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-02-05 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE asking for DS230 when i already send it!!	wow lol I hope they got it sooner Well, they actually did. But 'twas too late coz I already sent the requested package. Edited by ~happyndinlove~, 19 June 2011 - 07:52 AM.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-19 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE asking for DS230 when i already send it!!	You're fine, please relax! As soon as NVC reviews a package, they issue a false RFE asking for the other package, not checking first if that package is in the building somewhere. Agreed. Same thing happened to us. Not just once but twice.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-06-18 23:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NBI CLEARANCE CLARIFICATION	hELLO GUYZ..im a bit confused about the nbi clearance.. is it ok if we can get it here in quezon city or we need to go manila(main)? THANKS GUYZ!! MUCH LOVE NBI clearance can be obtained at any NBI office/kiosk.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-07-10 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccinations at Medical Exam	Good day to all. One question that we have not been able to have answered is one about the vaccinations being given during the medical exam. Does anyone know if my wife must have all required vaccinations before going to the medical exam or will they be administered during the medical exam. If during the medical exam is there an additional cost for the vaccines? Thank you in advance for your answers. Yes, they will... and No, there is no additional charge for the vaccines. Good luck with your wife's medical.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-07-09 23:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife in America, now...	If you wanted to get remarried in the church, fine, however you could not legally marry again. Until you divorce from the "first" marriage the second would be void. You would have to declare you're already married and they would deny you a licence. If you don't declare it you've committed fraud. Basically it can open a huge can of worms when it's totally not worth the hassle. Have a "re-commitment" ceremony, have a church ceremony with no legality.. but don't risk doing it legally because it would be illegal (unless it's specifically a "remarriage" as Magical was discussing) You nailed it! We had the same plan after my arrival here in the US and, we were declined right there at the marriage license office soon as they found out that we were already legally married. So, we ended up renewing our vows, instead.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-07-11 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife in America, now...	Also, in the Philippines many tend to register their marriage. It's not an immigration requirement but I think that's what the previous post was referring to. It's not mandatory, but many do it. Yes. That's what I was referring to.	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-07-10 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wife in America, now...	Getting married on a K-1 visa is not "reporting" the marriage--it is just getting married under the laws of the state where you have the ceremony, and it doesn't have to be the state where you live. For example, we live in NJ, but eloped in NYC because we thought it would be romantic--and it was !!! Doesn't the K1 visa holders needs to report their marriage to the consulte here in the US after marrying, ie. Philippine Consulate? For it to be recognized? I'm not a K1, so what I wrote was just based on what I read here on VJ!	~happyndinlove~	Female	Philippines	2011-07-10 13:45:00