ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 JULY FILERS
QUOTE (syadira @ Dec 29 2007, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sweety10 @ Dec 29 2007, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I haven't heard anything either. crying.gif I miss my hubby so much. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif



I understand you, crying.gif



crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif Me too!
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-01-16 00:27:00
CanadaAPPROVED!
I love your Journey! LOL!
Congratulations!
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-08 04:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard Received
Keep on truckin'. Congrats! --&--<@
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-09 17:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDrivers License with I-751 NOA and Expired GC
I guess you went on good day good.gif
I hope I have that kinda luck in Fulton County. I 'm having hell just trying to get my registration
changed over from another state. First, the DMV failed to tell me the tag agency (another location) wasn't open on the weekend... wacko.gif
You have to pay at least $2hr to park cuz you can't park anywhere for free downtown. Walk 4 blocks to wait in line at security then again in the office. I had every piece of paper available but I forgot my "original registation". I hope the third times a charm.

Anyways, Congratulations.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-08 14:58:00
PhilippinesMarch 28 Interview Experience
visa pick up? I wonder if I can do that?
kicking.gif Congratulations! kicking.gif
rose.gif May your future journey together be blessed! heart.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-28 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my visa today :)
AwesomDocious!! :energetic:
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-05 08:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaHey everyone I was in the hospital
QUOTE (wahrania @ Jan 17 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,

...

As far as the lol oh god comment,

If she is Algerian, then I am Heidi Klum and Seal is on his way home with Chinese takeout.

Love you guys



I hope your keeping a journal. You make for very interesting reading reading.gif .
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-01-18 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in Accra
Evidence taken to the interview:

They said they needed more pictures from our previous meeting other than our wedding. We had only taken 2 pictures together--not knowing what the future would hold and this crazy process.

1. I couldn't get his name put on our bank account because he doesn't have a ss#. So I gave them my bank information, and a letter from the bank manager stating all of my accounts were in good standing, and we've had international transactions back and forth along with a number to call them if they needed more verfication.
2. I had my old and new sscard information and passport to show my name change.
3. Passport information showing the dates I traveled. Copies of tickets.
4. Calling card transactions through pingo and comfi.com
5. Text messages, emails, chat logs, copied prints of mail.
6. 2007 tax forms. Copies of paystubs, proof of employment.
7. My parents even wrote a letter stating that they blessed our marriage and were there to witness. They rejected the letter.

I called NVC to ask what else they needed and they told me all they should've asked for was 2007 taxes. Go figure, they already have that.

My best guess is that my SO hadn't completed his medical shots, and they probable don't want him to leave until then. Otherwise everything else is a go.


QUOTE (WaitingforRakesh @ Nov 6 2008, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What kind of evidence did you both bring to the first interview?

What I have is almost a year's worth of phone bills. We talk 2-3 times a day. Western Union receipts, Joint Bank Account records, boarding passes, Name change evidence. evidence of knowledge of marriage through name change, Life insurance policy through military. We also have the normal pictures. Pre,Wedding and post wedding pictures.

Is there anything else? We don't have much mail and email. No reliable internet access for my husband and the mail service sucks, they lose too much of what I sent him.

What kind of evidence did they ask for?

MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-11-10 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in Accra
My husband said the interview portion went well, but they wanted "more evidence". The man said he needed more text, email, mail, chat. I already provided my SO with over 100 pages of that! (Personally I think they like reading that stuff on their lunch breaks)
I called NVC and they told me, the only thing they should have asked for is my 2007 taxes, since I hadn't filed them by the time it had gone to NVC; and I told them I did send that to them. ?#@!
The Ghana consolate gave my husband another interview date in February.
I'm soooo furious!
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-11-06 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations
QUOTE (SerenityHope @ Jan 3 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,
Our case is now completed at the NVC and after a call to them I was told that an interview date for my husband will be scheduled the second week of January. We first began filing, sending in the I-130 and later I-129 which were both approved at the same time, in the beginning of July. Our case was completed at the NVC on December 16th. My question is does my husband have to have any sort of completed vaccinations before the interview? We haven't recieved any information regarding vaccinations or the medical exam yet but we want the heads up so we know what to expect and if it's possible to get a head start on required vaccinations. I have retained a lawyer as a matter of insurance and assurance and he says that vaccinations are not required until Ali is in the US (this may be a mistake as he may have been referring to the K-3 visa at the time. We were pursuing both at that time and then settled on the CR-1). A link would be helpful!
Serenity


My husband had the same issue. I had to copy and email the letter NVC sent me. (He never recieved his copy and NVC informed us to do this) He then took that to the medical center (Akai house I think) where they start issuing the shots which takes about 2 months. He didn't complete them before his 1st interview, and this was one of the reasons for denial of his visa. They said he needed to have them completed by his 2nd interview which will be in Feb.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2009-01-07 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC phone operator told me visa may take 20 years
Definitely not a Cr1. It has to be a sibling Visa.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2009-01-15 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresany February interview dates yet?
An early interview date may not be a good thing if there isn't enough time alloted for the series of medical shots.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2009-01-14 19:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresany February interview dates yet?
My SO has an interview Feb. 16. It's the second. I'm fixing to send him a big file folder of "evidence" since he didn't print up the whole thing for the 1st interview. Still contemplating being there in person.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2009-01-05 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood News!!
passed the 2nd interview...woo hooo...yeee hawww!
This time my hubby went with ALL the emails and chats, phone card receipts, text messages...
He had the same person that interviewed him the 1st time. He reviewed the notebook and came out with a smile and said " Congratulations, You can pick up your passport on Friday...woo hoo kicking.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2009-02-17 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a
QUOTE (azer_2000 @ Jan 31 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I mailed my wife signed and filled out forms G-325a

anyway, I forgot to fill out my name at the bottom of the page in the box. I told here to go ahead and do it with black pen, and she put her name in my form. Word applicant confused her, and I guess i should have been more specific.

So can she use white out on those forms or I will have to mail them over again?

Thanks



I think it's okay to do that. She should inital next to the mistake, so they can verify it was intentional.
I used white out on my G forms and initialed cuz my husband misunderstoond some questions that I corrected. I got approved with those papers. The signature most importantly shouldn't be changed in any way.

Edited by MoonlitCherri, 31 January 2008 - 06:18 PM.

MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-01-31 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll done and my wife is here :)
star_smile.gif star_smile.gif Welcome to the US! heart.gif jest.gif heart.gif Congrats and may your marriage be blessed star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-11 19:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
I'm still waiting. If "limbo" was a place; that's where I am blink.gif . It's awful this waiting and not being able to track anything after an approval.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-12 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
goofy.gif :energetic: kicking.gif Yea! Congratulations! kicking.gif :energetic: goofy.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-11 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
goofy.gif :energetic: kicking.gif Yea! Congratulations! kicking.gif :energetic: goofy.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-11 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved!!
star_smile.gif kicking.gif Congratulations! Sahil908! kicking.gif star_smile.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-15 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2? Some confusion.
http://travel.state..../info_1335.html

NVC IS the US State Department.

You really could be doing this yourself, unless you have a "complicated" situation.
In 2-4 weeks NVC "should" have your papers you can call and find out: 603-334-0700.
I suggest calling bright and early to get through the phone lines.
Some people actually talk with someone. When I called I just followed the prompts and inserted my
USCIS number and got my new NVC number, letting me know they had my papers.

I also emailed them to change my husband's (alien) address and they replied that they received it and would be
sending the DS320 to him, although I already had him email them.

Hope this helps, Good Luck.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-21 18:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescase complete at NVC
Cool Beans!! kicking.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-04 10:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe're approved!!!
congrats! kicking.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-11 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
YEE HAA! Welcome to the Approved Club where things go much faster at NVC.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-18 05:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 or K3, directions, please help
QUOTE (hmtj867 @ Mar 19 2008, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm worrying a lot about which path to take? Either CR-1 or K-3 visa. I tried calling the NVC but couldn't get any information from them about how long each path takes. And I think CR-1 would be better but how do I inform NVC or USCIS that I want to file for the CR-1? We just got approved for the I-130 we filed last year in June. We don't want to file the wrong forms or send them to the wrong location and we'd like to have everything available to the people at NVC so that it does not prolong my spouse's visa.

She is from Germany and if anyone else who knows, please let us know how this process works. We don't want to be given wrong instructions again. Thank you.



If you filed the I-130 and its approved you are on the CR1 course already.
If you also filed a I-129F that was also approved you are on the K3 course.
If I were you if your already approved, don't rock the boat, just go with the flow cuz if you start over it'll take another 6 months, at least!
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-19 18:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcript question
The most recent tax year does NOT include 2007 until April 15, 2008.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-27 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
Oh, I see now...I guess I'll file married jointly and get the credit next year for both of us.

I found where you were talking about the tax credit for 2008 at:
http://www.irs.gov/n...=179211,00.html

Not eligible at the current time? If your circumstances change and you become eligible after you file your 2007 federal tax return, you can always file an amended return using Form 1040X. If you're not eligible this year but you become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return.

Thanx Chris.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-01 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
QUOTE (Chris Parker @ Feb 29 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Feb 29 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are better to file an extension than to file a knowingly erroneous tax return. I am sure your explanation of "oops I didn't know I was married" will raise a few eyebrows.

Agreed.

Also, the point that the stimulus payment will not be given if a joint return includes an ITIN for one of the spouses was well made. While you could get the stiumus payment next year as a tax credit if you both have SSN's then, if the SSN will be coming shortly, delaying filing could be a better option this year.



Doesn't your other half need to have a SS number by 2007 year end to claim the payment?...thus defeating the purpose of delaying. If not I think I can wait til October to get another $600. And you won't be able to claim the tax credit next year. Its a one time deal-as I understand. Please let me know if I'm wrong.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-29 13:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
If you are a US citizen married to a non-alien resident and file jointly, thus filing W-7--you will NOT get the stimulus payment.
If you would like the stimulus payment file married separately. I had to talk to quite a few tax specialist to get this information out of them.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-29 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FILER WHO GOT THEIR NOA2
Checking my mail is like waiting for Christmas morning. I'm still waiting for NVC. eb0dfafc.gif
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-11 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
QUOTE (Tyrobe @ Mar 19 2008, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Goldtrom @ Mar 18 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got my NVC case number (from phone line) too... It was entered on the 17th!


As several folks getting update from NVC this Tuesday, I also try to call NVC throughout the day to see if they've a case number for us. For the whole day I kept getting that there's no record of my case.


Right before 11 pm central time, I decided to give NVC a last call for the day and talked to an operator this time. As soon as he asked for my spouse's name and DOB, I was so happy. Finally, NVC got our case and updated it on the system at 6 pm, March 18th. I guess NVC also does an update on Tuesday, in addition to Monday as everyone already knows.



Cool! Congrats! That's great news. You are now in Phase 2 where things go much faster. Arm yourself with "shortcuts" I only used the first one - emailing 3032, but it saved a good 2-3weeks.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-19 05:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
QUOTE (saradanielle @ Mar 14 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (xiatian @ Mar 12 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (saradanielle @ Mar 11 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received case number! Next step is waiting for the I-864 and IV fee bills? I am doing all of my paperwork through a lawyer, so does this mean that I can´t really use James´ shortcuts?

C
hi, saradanielle, may i ask did you receive the NVC case number by a letter or by an email? my husband got the NOA2 on 27th Feb, we still have not got anything form the NVC, wacko.gif


I got my case number by calling the NVC line and putting in my USCIS number. I haven´t gotten a hard copy or an email or anything actually... but since it was just a few days ago, I guess it is on the way via mail - actually, it will probably go to my attorney.


I never received a hard copy that they received my I-130 or my new case number. I had my husband email the DS3032 via the "shortcut" method and they sent me the 1st bill along with a form for the DS3032 which I believe is a formality because they sent me a notice with my second bill that they have me as the benificiary of the DS3032.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-14 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
QUOTE (xiatian @ Mar 12 2008, 02:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (saradanielle @ Mar 11 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received case number! Next step is waiting for the I-864 and IV fee bills? I am doing all of my paperwork through a lawyer, so does this mean that I can´t really use James´ shortcuts?

C
hi, saradanielle, may i ask did you receive the NVC case number by a letter or by an email? my husband got the NOA2 on 27th Feb, we still have not got anything form the NVC, wacko.gif


excuse me for butting in:
Xiatian you can call NVC at 603-334-0700 and use the automated feature 1/1 insert your CIS number then they will give you you NVC number. You can do a "shortcut" by emailing the DS3032 be sure to put your NVC number in the subject line. I did that no problems. They'll send a confirmation email.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-13 06:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT AN INTERVIEW WITH RADIO STATION
I would love to participate, just need more information.
innocent.gif Is there an exact time slot for this airing?
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-05 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A address in last 5 years question
I've had to fill out this form for a gov't job and they are looking for your best estimation not the exact date. If in doubt call the leasing office cuz they keep your records. (but you said "room" so the individual who owns the place may have records) You may even find it by google your name /old telephone number/state you were in.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-06 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
I tried this morning and what a wonderful surprise. When I entered my CIS number they said they had my case and gave me the NVC reciept number. Woo Hoo Yee Ha!
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-02-13 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photos
I noticed my husband's passport photos taken in Ghana, were quite a bit smaller than my US standards photos.
No one's gotten on to me about it, no RFE about it-- so I think it's ok.
MoonlitCherriFemaleGhana2008-03-06 11:16:00