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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-2001 Form has been changed
I got some information that on April 2012, that form has been updated, unfortunately I did not find any template.
They mention it is optional but I would like to confirm that. If someone can assist me I really will appreciate it.
Thanks!
Following the sites I checked for the NVC



http://travel.state....grams_1540.html

http://travel.state....grams_1541.html





Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-04-22 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2001 Form
I have heard they accept PDF forms
Just make sure you follow guidelines for sending an email<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(243, 249, 246); ">like putting NVC case number on the subject line.
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-04-24 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2001 Form
the USA Embassy in Guatemala, still has this post there on their website:


"The Consular Section in Guatemala receivesthe approved petition from the NVC, and awaits the applicant's completed DS-230 Part Iforms along with the completed DS-2001. Once the Embassy receives these completed forms, theapplicant is considered "documentqualified."


It suppouse until we send that form, they schedulle our interview...now, it seems, that is optional, am I right???


I knew the NVC made some changes recently, I am looking for a template to send it by e-mail.

I will appreciate your help!...thanks!


Reference: CR1-Visa




Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-04-24 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew married name passport and old maiden signature
support everything with copies of the old and new passport, also I suggest to write an explanation note, and besides that set clear that the name she will use to travel,etc is the one that appears in the new passpot as married
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-02 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 process w/ AOS in the Philippines
hey! ... this may help,

https://docs.google....WRqa3lqYzA/edit

It is a Flowchart for IR-1/CR-1 Visa Applicants






thank you guys for all answer...:yes:


Edited by analet, 03 May 2012 - 12:59 AM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 00:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 process w/ AOS in the Philippines
After the NOA 2 your case is sent to NVC; then you need to get a number from NVC after that the choice of agent must be sent, the AOS bill is generatedyou need to pay iit and then the AOS must be sent

Edited by analet, 02 May 2012 - 11:09 PM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-02 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresS.O.S Someone who RECENTLY file the I-864 Affidavit of Support
Samy+Janet, thank you so much!!!...
so I will get it on that sheet.
:)

did you print your cover sheet for the affidavite of support? once you pay your fee and they accept your payment they provide you with a cover sheet you have to have to send in the affidavite of support. the address is on that where you send it too and how to send it.

good luck!


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-06 00:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresS.O.S Someone who RECENTLY file the I-864 Affidavit of Support
Could you please provide me the correct address where we need to send it?

I am kinda confussed, I have found 3 different addresses :/

thanks!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-05 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support I-134 vrs I-864
thank you for your help!

If you're applying for an IR-1/CR-1, use I-864 and not I-134. Send it to the address on the cover page that you print after you pay your AOS bill at the NVC.


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-06 07:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support I-134 vrs I-864
Could you please give me the current address where we need to send the AoS?
I am kinda confused I have found 3 different addresses on this site.
Thank you so much!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-05 23:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForeign State of Chargeability Please Help!
Today I got an e-mail from NVC,

I am from Guatemala my case # starts correctly GTM


But, they assigned me as Foreign State of Chargeability, Mexico


Could you please tell me if that might cause some issues during the process?


Question: Maybe Guatemala's limitation has been met already?



I looked for some information and I found this, but I would like to confirm that with you, according to your experience. <br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
I will appreciate your comments. Thank you so much!<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">


Foreign State of Chargeability - The independent country to which an immigrant entering under the preference system is accredited. No more than 7 percent of the family-sponsored and employment-based visas may be issued to natives of any one independent country in a fiscal year. No one dependency of any independent country may receive more than 2 percent of the family-sponsored and employment-based visas issued. Since these limits are based on visa issuance rather than entries into the United States, and immigrant visas are valid for 6 months, there is not total correspondence between these two occurrences. Chargeability is usually determined by country of birth. Exceptions are made to prevent the separation of family members when the limitation for the country of birth has been met.
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 by email must be signed?
thanks, I posted it again because it gave me an error the first time... thank you again!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 by email must be signed?
Divs,
thank you for your reply :)
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 by email must be signed?
I followed the template I found on line. (for Choice of Agent)
but I typed like a regular e-mail, so obviously I did not signed it. Do you think that's ok???
Or did I need to send it signed and on PDF form?

Today, I got some forms by e-mail from the NVC. Including a barcoded DS-3032.

Should I re-send it?

Please give me your advice!...thank you so much!


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 by email must be signed?
DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants


I sent it by e-mail following a template I found on line.


I typed it as an e-mail form, so obviously I did not signed it.


  • It was necessary me to send it signed in PDF form?



Today I got their forms, by e-mail so,


  • should I send it again?



  • Or trying to avoid a delay I'll cause a delay?



Thanks for your help!


I typed this info:
(+ the information requiered for the Choice of Add&Agent)


NVC Case No:GTMXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


USCIS Case No: (NOA Receipt Number): XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Petitioner's Name: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Petitioner's Date of Birth: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Beneficiary's Name: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Beneficiary's Date of Birth: XXXXXXXXXXX

Edited by Romeo&Analet, 07 May 2012 - 10:20 AM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
thank you so much for your advice!!! :)

Edited by Romeo&Analet, 08 May 2012 - 06:58 AM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-08 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
I did not signed it because I only sent it as a simply e-mail...
did I have to send a signed PDF form?
How did you do it?
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
...yes we read it, and it has been very helpful! thanks again!!!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-05 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
...yes we gave our e-mail adresses to the operator

Did you give the operator your email addresses so you will get correspondence from the NVC by email?


thank you for your help!

Hi Analet, go to http://travel.state..../visa_4354.html to pay your AOS fee. All you need is your Case number and Invoice number. You can find the instructions there. After you pay the AOS, wait a couple of days for the status to change to PAID. Then, you can go back there and generate your cover sheet that has the barcode. Then, you send this cover sheet with the rest of your I-864 package to the NVC.


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-05 22:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
Thank you Darnel!!!

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Please to read all, when logged in at a PC.


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-05 20:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
Ryan,thank you so much for your advice!

Moved from Philippines regional forum to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.

You can pay the AOS bill as soon as the online payment portal will allow you to do so, don't wait to receive anything.

The bar code cover sheet is printed from the payment portal, you will need to include it with the package that you are sending.


Edited by analet, 04 May 2012 - 06:58 PM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-04 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 already sent by e-mail...what else?
Hi! ...today we got from NVC:
our case #
the IIN#
and the beneficiary's #

We just got those #'s through a phone call.

I sent today by e-mail the DS-3032 (meeting their requirements)

  • Could you please let me know, if we can proceed to make the payment for the Affidavit of Support on line? (I-864 payment)
  • Or should we wait until we get the package? or at least the reply of my e-mail for the Choice of Agent and/or the approval for the DS-3032?
  • what do we need at the Immigrant Visa Invoice Center? (only the case # and the IIN?)


  • I have learned here on VJ that some of you have mentioned bill generated, what does that mean?
  • is that generated after the approval of the DS-3032?
  • Now, my last question is how do we get the bar code page, I knew I can create it, but does it have the case number only? is that necessary to be attached with the affidavit of support?
(I know it comes with the package, but we do not the package yet)

I will appreciate your advice!!!! thank you!!!!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-04 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Number, Beneficiary #, IIN number
i got this link for you:

http://travel.state..../info_5164.html

but just make sure your country is elegible to fill out that form.




Yes i did give them my email..but im seeing i need to do the ds-261 where do i find that?/


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Number, Beneficiary #, IIN number
yes you can send the DS-3032 by e-mail following this template,

http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

Or you can wait if you want.
I got my case number on Friday, I we gave to the operator our e-mails
and today I got the original forms by e-mail.
so, it was very fast!
Did you give the operator your e-mails adress??

So i just recieved all the numbers i needed from NVC..question is my case does start with MEP do i optin it first? im confused on this part..yes i read the wikis and such forth but still confused..what to do next? Can i send out the ds-3032 or do i optin or what agghh someone help thanks =)


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-07 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
Saylin...thank you!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
What I am trying to ask is if now it is the $230+$74 security surcharge?
(In the past it was $330+$74 security surcharge=$404)

The IV fee used to be $404, not $408. On April 13th, last month, the fee was reduced to $230. The $420 you're looking at must be for another fee.

I assure you 100% the current IV fee is $230 so you can do a happy dance now Posted Image


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
yes it is different...
the other one is your visa fee, is the one they just reduced.

This is the fee I paid at the beginning correct?????


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
Saylin, I appreciate your help, your posts have been my guide!
do you know something about the $74 security surcharge? in my country they charge that, but I am not sure if it is still the same.
Thank you!

The IV fee used to be $404, not $408. On April 13th, last month, the fee was reduced to $230. The $420 you're looking at must be for another fee.

I assure you 100% the current IV fee is $230 so you can do a happy dance now Posted Image


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
Yes, the fee has been changed to $230
but, could you please let me know what about the $74 security surcharge?
I know in my country they collect that fee, but what I do not know is if it is the same.
thanks!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-03 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW
there is a link here on VJ with some "possible questions" just for you to have a little idea
... for sure each interview is different
...being spontaneous is the best thing I think ;)
good luck!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-06 09:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW
thank you so much for your reply! Posted Image

Yes. They will let your husband attend to the interview in Guatemala.


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-05 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW
Hi! ...thanks for your reply!
...so your husband is coming with you for the interview...great!
when is going to be held your interview?

I wish you the best!

oops!... seeing your timeline...your interview was already held!
...great!!!...tell me how did it go?
and what kind of questions did they ask you?...please!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-04 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW
My husband is a US citizen. Previously to our wedding, he came to see me two times.
We got married on Sept/2011 my husband came back to see me on January/2012
(it has been 4 visits so far).....We miss each other soooo much! :'(


We have been waiting ... waiting ... and waiting, we dediced that it would be better if we
start making plans about another visit until the last stage of our case.
We just entered to that stage, we already sent the AOS form and the DS-230. We got a RFE, For the AOS
and everything has been completed.

My question is if it would be worthy of more waiting to wait until I am notified for my
interview? Can my husband come with me for the interview? He would like to come
with me for the interview, but we don't know if they allow that.

I will appreciate your advice. Thank you so much!




Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-04 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpiration of passport and I-130
...your current passport would be ok during the time it takes at the USCIS, but make sure to have the new one for the second stage, at the NVC,
there you need to attach a copy of your new passport.

...that's the copy that will be sent to your country .. good luck!
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-16 16:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Questions 35 and 32
my suggestion is to list all her entries to the US as they requested
if space is not enough you can attach a continuation sheet for that item.
good luck

Hello all,

My wife resided in the USA for several years with an F-1 visa, and then 2 years with a CR-1 Visa. After that we moved to Japan and we are now applying for another visa to return to the US. She has had some trouble answering a few questions on the DS-230 form.

Question 35 asks her to list previous visits to or residence in the United States. During the years she lived in the US she made regular visits back to Japan to see her family. Should we list the dates she returned to the US from these visits? Of course each of these visits is reflected with stamps in her passport and I am just worried about any confusion that may occur.

Question 32/employment history - Should she leave no gaps in a ten year time frame and include all of the dates she was unemployed or just list each job and not worry about listing dates of unemployment?


Thanks for all the help!


Edited by Romeo&Analet, 16 June 2012 - 10:08 PM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-16 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Questions 35 and 32
good luck

Edited by Romeo&Analet, 16 June 2012 - 10:05 PM.

Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-16 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Email Address for Research
that's right...but
on the subject must be the WAC # (that's the receipt number given to you by the USCIS
on the body of your email:
beneficiary's name
beneficiery's date of birth
petitioner's name
petitioner's date of birth
then you can ask your question
good luck!

if you don't have case number yet:
NVCResearch: NVCResearch@state.gov

for further questions:
NVCINQUIRY : NVCINQUIRY@state.gov
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-18 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFORM DS 230 IS NOT UPDATED
REF: DS-230
the one I found the first part expires today April 30th. 2012
But, the second part says expired on Feb 29, 2012

My concern is to fill out that form and that the day of the interview, or before, they reject that. Actually it might cause a big delay for an application ...
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-01 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA little help is needed here...:)
The appointment is about $120+ other tests and vaccinations.
You can ask or visit the website of your embassy and they usually post the panel of doctors and their respective fees.
Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-05-23 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrivers Licence
Gegel, thank you very much!

Drivers licenses are issued by state authorities so the requirements will vary from place to place. My suggestion is that you look up the website for the DMV of the state in which you'll take up residence and find out what conditions you must meet in order to get your DL.
As a rule you may expect to take a written and practical test. Insofar as documentation you may need to submit proof of residence and domicile. Again, the types of documents required and accepted vary from state to state.
Good luck!


Romeo&AnaletFemaleGuatemala2012-06-09 11:41:00