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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved!!

I posted not too long ago about my I-130, i went a little crazy there. Worrying whether i did everything correctly, and about RFE's..ugh thankfully that part is over!! I also was approved pretty quickly, a few days shy of 3 months. Might give some hope to anyone still waiting, they must be working quickly since they recieved my app. on sept 12. Anyhow NVC?! I do have the basics down, i dont know if the required documents vary by country, but i do have:

-Police Certificate in Bosnian (I believe no translation is needed)
-Birth Certificate
-Wedding Certificate
-2x Passport Photos
-Signed (part 1) and completed DS-230
-Copy of passports Biographic page

Bosnia requires military participation i have the certificate that he served for 6 months, do i need to include this?

And i also have everything ready for my affadavit, with 3 years of tax returns, employment letter etc.

When can i start calling them? My case was approved on 12/7 so about a week?
When my husband emails them his choice of agent form, then i can send all of his documents?
Im not expecting to fly through NVC in 20 days, but i wouldnt mind.
Does anyone have any information as to how the us embassy in sarajevo schedules interviews? wether it takes a long time, or fairly quick.

Any advice and tips would be great, i have LingChe's guide printed out and have read through it several times, its just im worrying that i missed something. I Just feel so close to the end, i dont want to mess up now!

Thank you all!!


Congrats since i put in mine in November u have given me hope:) im happy for u and boy what a christmas present:)..
marjus's girlFemaleAlbania2010-12-09 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecieved NOA2
Congratulations everyone who got approved.. :dance: Seeing everyone getting approved so quick is giving me such hope and making me feel better....:D
marjus's girlFemaleAlbania2010-12-10 17:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Size photo
Hi Im pretty new here..but I have read alot of posts that they can be picky about passport photos and my friend got a RFE for his wife's not being the right size..so its better safe than sorry and possibly delay getting approved...

Good Luck on your journey!!!:D
marjus's girlFemaleAlbania2010-12-11 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat docs to take when applying for SSN?
QUOTE (yoke @ Oct 13 2008, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all i am planning on taking my wife to the SS office tomorrow for her SSN. what documents do i need to take inorder for her to get the #? all she has right now is her visa stamped passport.


That is all my fiance needed. Just his passport.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-10-13 18:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint checking account problem.
QUOTE (BrianJenny @ Dec 7 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK my question is: One of the things they list as proof a bonified marrage exhists is the sharing of financial resources, such as having a joint checking or saving account. I have found this to be impossible, and am still searching for a solution. Here is my specific circumstances. My wife is Philippino and I am American. She lived and worked in South Korea. She has a bank account in South Korea. When I was living together for 6 months in South Korea we tried endlessly to set up a joint checking or savings account, but in South Korea that is impossible, since they do not have checking accounts, and the savings accounts only can have one name on it. I even tried at my bank Citi Bank in South Korea, and was told we can't because the Citi banks in South Korea are not tied with banks in the US, and I can't even open up a new account there because of tax reasons in a foreign country. So I was told that I would have to apply for a joint account with Citi Bank when I got back to the United States, which I did. I got the proper paperwork, and was told by two supervisors this is all I needed to do. I sent the forms to my wife to sign, and she sent them back. This cost me 100 dollars for the fast shipping because I was told I had 15 days to do it. I got the papers together with copies of birth, passports, etc. They sent off to Texas to process. I waited after 4 weeks got nothing. Called a dozen times kept being told it takes time, till the one day I was told it was denied, and additional paperwork needed to be done. I was told we needed a pay stub from her employer, or a bank referance letter from her bank in South Korea. By now my wife was back in the philippines having our first child. First, she never got checks from her employer, secondly after asking her bank in south Korea they will not issue a bank referance letter unless she is there in person, with identification. So after two months of trying and 100 plus dollars still no joint checking account. Has anybody been able to get this done, and please list your bank, so I can drop citi bank after the run around they have given me, and waisted money, oh yes they also said I would have to do the whole process over again, with the signature cards etc, so more money and waiting for a month once again, but they made it impossible to accomplish this. Any ideas or help would greatly be appreciated. Plus im tired of western union. Thank You. wacko.gif


I don't know how much my story will help, but here it is. When my fiance arrived on his K-1 visa, we went to my credit union to have his name added to my account. They added his name, but I couldn't get an ATM card until we had his social security number. Once we received the social security number, we returned to the credit union and they added his information and printed a card on the spot. No problems at all.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-12-07 02:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDHL employee tries to take advantage(Ica, Peru)....
QUOTE (Ricker @ Apr 30 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This should not suprise anyone from Peru. Shakedown is a way of life there.
I hope you called & emailed DHL.


I too would have reported this to DHL. Would be nice if she had gotten the employee's name.

I have an account through FedEx so I don't think it would be possible (though anything can happen) for an employee to request more than the published rates. All it takes is a credit or debit card to set up the account and all shipments will be billed directly as long as your account number is listed on the waybill.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 30 April 2008 - 06:34 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-04-30 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConversation with a Customer Service about placing an expedite request
QUOTE (panka @ May 29 2008, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
- No, you won't get me. There are so many of us ... Well, thank you for calling us. And if you ever have any questions- PLEASE, CALL BACK FOR MORE HELP.
I wonder who was helping who with more information ? He wasn't a bad guy, he just knew nothing about his business....

To laugh or not to laugh- that is the question!


wow.gif That's great!!!! Good job!!
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-05-29 22:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC phone question
QUOTE (YOUTOO @ Jun 5 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I finally tried calling NVC tonight from Tokyo ( btw it's about 11:30 a.m. on the eastcoast ).
The operator seems to be busy so it throws me back into the automatic loop. But my Case#
prefix TYO is not on the list they run off, and it says if I do not have any letter combination
as they announce, which I don't have, then they shoot me back to a live operator. But since
they are busy, I end up at the automatic response again. Help please mad.gif
OK, the numbers I dial is 603-334-0700, then 1, then 5.


I had the same problem. I've been calling for the past 2 days and kept being thrown back into the automated loop as well. I would call at various times throughout the day and even at 20 minutes to midnight last night and still was unable to get through. Since the NVC opens at 7:30am, I called them exactly at 7:30 this morning and was able to get a person.

If it's not too much of an inconvenience with the time difference, I would try to call at 7:30 in the morning.

The phone number you are using is correct.

Good luck
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-05 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Phone Number Always Busy?
QUOTE (moldha01 @ Jun 9 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?


I had the same problem and when I finally got through, I kept being sent into the automated loop and then disconnected because no agent was available. I decided to call exactly at 7:30 AM and was successful.

Good luck.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-09 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got the NOA2
QUOTE (Felicity waves @ Jun 7 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey All ! Wow my bf told me that We got the NOA 2 , well I dont nothing yet on my hands but well I will call on monday I cant wait so what I have to do now?????


Congratulations!!

By the way, you might want to start referring to him as your fiance and not your boyfriend.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-07 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe final received our approval email from Vermont
QUOTE (KYlady @ Jun 25 2008, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

Just wanted to let those of you waiting know that there is still hope!! Just as I was leaving work today I received the approval email from the Vermont Service Center. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif We've been waiting since September of 2007 for this. We are so excited and are ready to begin the next step of our journey! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif WOO HOO!!!!! I hope that all of you like my husband and I that have been waiting so long hear that positive news soon!!


Congratulations!!!!
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-25 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTo use or not to use a Lawyer?
QUOTE (frali @ Jul 7 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry guys ... if there is already a thread with this topic then guide me to it.

If not, Should we use a Lawyer or not? I have heard mix reviews. Majority of people gone through the process believe having a lawyer just makes things more complicated.

Views?


If you have no problems and your case is straight forward, then I'd suggest that the 2 of you file the paperwork yourself. You hire an attorney for legal expertise, if you do not need any legal help, then I would not pay an attorney to put your packet together. Keep in mind that you're are still gathering all of the documents and you will then send it to the attorney. They will then turn around and send it to the USCIS. The attorney will organize it and add a cover letter. With the help of other fellow VJ'ers, you can receive great advice and directions for doing this yourself.

This process is 10% paperwork and 90% waiting. My experience with an attorney has only added stress and increased my waiting time. Remember that you'll have a third party in the mix and everything goes through him. You will be constantly sending emails to your attorney asking for any updates. If you file the paperwork yourself, you will know immediately if there is any news of your case.

Today I will be sending my 3rd request to my attorney to send me the documents needed for our interview. I should not have to ask 3 times for these documents. Looks like I'll be printing the documents off of this site and sending them to my fiance myself. This is just one of the many examples I have from my attorney. Your experience might be different, but keep in mind that you only need to FILE paperwork.

Wait for other responses and be sure to choose wisely.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-07-07 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo sponsor tax return
any 1099 contractor should know this. the contractor can make his agi what ever he wants it to be. depending on if he is willing to pay taxes on his expenses.

hope you understand i can not elaborate any more than that.

gl
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2009-06-08 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife had another kid, what now?
as many will tell you, its up to the consul. even though you have moved past this, the consul may make this decision for you and tell you this is not meant to be.

things are different in pi , in regards to faithfull ness in a marriage.

again , gl

you may want to hire a competent lawyer.
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-01-27 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife had another kid, what now?
your gonna have one hellof a time . as someone already stated. you can read embassy experiences, women have been grilled, humilated, insulted for much less. still i feel for you, you may want to consider moving to to ph.

gl
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-01-27 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow
For Sure contact the NBC National Barrack Channel.
NVC FAN :(Not TellingPhilippines2010-07-01 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN number on the AOS fee bill
QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Sep 11 2008, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Sep 11 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Sep 11 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Sep 11 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have given up trying to call and get IIN... My bill should be arriving in the mail very soon..


Trying calling them at night and get the American spouse to call them. They tend to be nicer to American even though they are pretty nice when they speak to me. My husband just need to ask for them once and they gave it to him without problem.

Best of luck! rose.gif


LOL the sad thing is... I am the American and I can't get it from them!! LOL But I got the hardcopy in the mail today so I will use the IIN from that..


Good for you!

Best of luck! rose.gif


I tried twice tonight to get the IIN number from NVC and they say they dont have it? Also you said you got the hardcopy in the mail today so you will use the IIN from that but I have mine in front of me now and there is no IIN only the case number? Please advise me as to what I am missing here. I was told to use the mail as they are not using pay online at this time? They said have the bill for IV faxed to me and pay it by mail if readable. Thanks in advance
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-11 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI received some papers from NVC..
QUOTE (Shpat_Argjira @ Sep 14 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why would they send me the ds form though?



They send you a copy of that with your AOS bill for reference only.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-14 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee bill paid, questionssssss!!!!
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Sep 17 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (enzo1 @ Sep 17 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know I don't have a timeline but i'm sorry I havn't had a chance to fill it out.

I paid the IV bill online and now its asking me to send in the docs with the cover sheet, in the past it was that after the iv bill was paid the case was forwarded to the embassy and they collected the docs. I don't have police report for my wife nor the photographs. what do i do next? is it supposed to be like this?


Most likely. In the past the NVC only forwarded the case to the embassy and the beneficiary had to bring those documents with them the day of the interview. Things have changed for most embassies if not all. They now have to send a list of documents to the NVC along with the DS-230.

Go to the DOS link where you'll find all the info you will need. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link.

You will need to get this from your wife ASAP so you can continue with the process at the NVC.

Diana


Could you tell me if the Cover Letter is the Paper you download that has the NVC address with the Case number below it followed by the Bar Code? At the top of the page is a statement saying You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE with the completed forms? thanks in advance
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-18 20:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrequently Requested Links
QUOTE (Yiyi and Chris @ Sep 12 2008, 02:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes they are!!!!!!!!!!



Very helpfull but can someone tell me what DELBROS is as it is not on the list? And why or how does it help to pay it in advance and how do you pay it in advance? Thanks in advance.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-12 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need an original Police Certificate?
QUOTE (worrying @ Sep 22 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lars-N-Yenia @ Sep 22 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we also sent in the original PCC, i was told by an operator at NVC that every document sent to them will be forwarded and available to the interviewer at the embassy...no need to worry...good luck


Thank you so much!!



I am also confused about the Police Certificate! What is it? Does my wife in the Philippines just go to the police department and ask for certification that she has been a good girl? I am just trying to know what she needs to do so I can inform her to get this done as soon as possible. thanks in advance.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-22 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to mail papers from Philippines to NVC
QUOTE (sassygirl876 @ Sep 25 2008, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your wife can gather all the necessary requirements while you're still in the US so when you get the bar coded cover sheet and you arrive here, you can send the DS-230 via FEDEX asap.

My husband and i are also waiting for the IV invoice and while we're killing time, i have my passport photocopied, got my certified copy of birth and marriage certificate from NSO (National Statistics Office), got my police & NBI clearance & got my 2 passport size photos. I have also downloaded the DS-230 Forms and alrdy answered it & signed it.



Thanks for the reply and the suggestions. People like you are an asset to this forum.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-25 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to mail papers from Philippines to NVC
QUOTE (xylide @ Sep 24 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so ure coming here to PI just to fill up the ds230? she can download the form and fill it up and send it to u using express mail like fedex and u just have to print the barcoded coversheet and send i to NVC..



Thanks for the reply! No actually the packet has not arrived in the Philippines yet and I already have plans to visit my wife Oct 15th. I have filled out the form already but she has the copies of all needed documents and she must sign Part 1. I will make sure everything is in order and send it to NVC from the Philippines as I will be there with her. But using Fed Ex is the type answer I have been waiting on. Thanks again for replying to my question. Take care and God bless
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-24 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to mail papers from Philippines to NVC
QUOTE (Loving Neneng @ Sep 24 2008, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Waiting on the DS-230 packet to be mailed to my wife in the Philippines so it can be filled out and documents needed put together so it can be mailed to the NVC address that comes with the packet. The question is what is the best way to mail or send the packet from the Philippines to the USA? I will be there with her to complete it and send it. Thanks in advance



Please help I am sure there are many wifes in the Philippines that must sign the DS-230 form Part 1 and assemble all the needed documents such as copy of the page from the Passport etc. How have others gotten this to either the husband or to NVC in the USA? Thanks again in advance.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-24 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to mail papers from Philippines to NVC
Waiting on the DS-230 packet to be mailed to my wife in the Philippines so it can be filled out and documents needed put together so it can be mailed to the NVC address that comes with the packet. The question is what is the best way to mail or send the packet from the Philippines to the USA? I will be there with her to complete it and send it. Thanks in advance
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-24 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Urgent question
QUOTE (vbtbmrt @ Sep 27 2008, 06:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we did not summit anything either like that. dont really think it is nessary



When I sent in my I-130 I DID include two papers one each from her brother and sister that attended the wedding and all they stated was that they verified our wedding and put their names and addresses on the papers like the instructions say to do! I think if you have people who can do this for you that it would be good to have more than enough needed. Take care and good luck
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-27 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMY DS-230 CHECKLIST
QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Sep 30 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Sep 30 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I only submitted NBI clearance in my married name (no need for the maiden name since we have changed our status) and I also submitted Police Certificate (not Police Clearance) from places I lived since I was 16. For the employment--> just put there "Physician Reliever" for those year/months (I was also a physician reliever in the early part of my employment history after board exam). No need to send photocopies, just send the original copy you got from NSO and NBI. For the NBI, just get a new copy few weeks before your interview and also make sure you have extra copies of your documents (NSO, etc) for your interview as well and for future use. You are well prepared.

For your daughter just write your current address (if she's less than 16). Good Luck and God Bless.


When we get an NBI clearance, we are given two copies automatically, one personal copy and one copy for whatever purpose we need it for, in this case the DS230. So the personal copy is also an original and is valid for the same time period the other copy is which is one year. Also, did "no record on file" appear in your married-name NBI? I was told that this is because this is a new application and obviously they have no record on file.

I included photocopies of the documents as per instructions on the site I was directed to when I downloaded the coverpage for the ds230. As for the CENOMAR, the only surviving copy is with my husband and he will attach it to the form when i send it to him.

Now regarding the "physician reliever" thingy...will they not ask for references for this?

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!


I am preparing the same for my wife in the Philippines and may I ask what is CENOMAR? Glad I read this as I think she only has NBI clearance for her maiden name as needed to marry. So I will pass this information on to her. Thanks friends
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-09-30 08:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally with my husband in America!
QUOTE (Todd-Leah @ Oct 1 2008, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes,we are finally reunited after close to two years of separation!

kicking.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif

Despite of the long flight, I was too excited to feel the tiredness yet. But I know it would take a few days to adjust to the time difference and get over the jetlag.

Left the hotel in Seoul 9.00 a.m in the morning to catch the flight (09/30 12.15 p.m local time in South Korea), was pleasantly surprised that my flight was upgraded to a complimentary business class. Had a stopover for two hours at Tokyo and the plane left on time.

After a 16+ hours of flight + stopover + change plane, arrived at Chicago O'hare Airport on 09/30 1.30 p.m local time, 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. After claiming the baggage, I was not sure whether to line up at the visitor or US citizen/resident line. A woman officer was there to help direct people, she pointed to the visitor line when I showed her the brown envelope and asked where should I go.

Both the visitor and US citizen/resident lines were equally long but were moving at a fast pace. I stayed in line for about 10-15 minutes and then was directed to a separate section for processing. Two other people were there, it took a few minutes for my name to be called. The officer asked whether I speak English and when did we get married. That were the only two questions he asked before he took my fingerprint, had me signed twice on a form and then said we were done and I could proceed to the custom clearance.

The custom clearance was easy, they didn't even open my baggage, just ran them through the machine and I was good to go. I was out at the arrival hall at 3.05 p.m, 35 minutes after arrival. My husband was not there yet as we thought it will take a while to get out. But, didn't have to wait long, he appeared shortly, before I have a chance to get the coins out to give him a call. :-)



Congratulations and Chicago is 2 hour drive from my town. Where will you live? Hope you have a very good life together!
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-10-01 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i submit NBI instead of police certificate
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Oct 9 2008, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (loy @ Oct 9 2008, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im preparing for the documents to be sent it with DS230, one of the requirements there is Police certificate, can i submit NBI instead? this is for philippines only.

please help guyz
loy


Yes, NBI Clearance will and may suffice. Police Certificate is required from any country in which the applicant lived for more than one year after age 16. But there was also a"confusing instruction" regarding this for the NVC requirements, so I submitted both NBI Clearance and Police Certificates from places I lived since age 16 (just to be on the safe side).

Additional Info: Police Certificate is not Police Clearance, these are different forms. Police Clearance is what peeps usually submit which is like NBI Clearance where you have your picture and thumbmarks and with remarks that reads :"NO RECORD ON FILE". And just like the NBI Clearance, you will only submit the upper part of the Clearance (crosswise size).

Police Certificate is a Different Form with the PNP heading on the top and is usually signed by the Chief, Record & Clearances Section (PNP) or Senior PO/Warrant PNCO and with a "seal"-> which will state that _______ (Name) is a resident of ____ (Place) from ____ (dates) , has no criminal records during her stay or have no derogatory record filed in their office (etc..).... and that this certification is issued this ___(date) upon the request of ____ (Name) for Travel Abroad. This form is more expensive than the Police Clearance.

QUOTE (Loving Neneng @ Oct 9 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[Sooooo if my wife got NBI for us to marry before February this year which is in her maiden name and her passport shows her married name must she get another NBI clearance in her married name? Thanks


Your wife will need to get a new NBI Clearance and apply for a change of status, then in her new NBI Clearance it will show her married and maiden name.



Thanks for the help.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-10-09 20:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i submit NBI instead of police certificate
QUOTE (Completely @ Oct 9 2008, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Oct 9 2008, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Completely @ Oct 9 2008, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (loy @ Oct 9 2008, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im preparing for the documents to be sent it with DS230, one of the requirements there is Police certificate, can i submit NBI instead? this is for philippines only.

please help guyz

loy

blink.gif Yes? NBI is the document they need.. This cover up all the criminal records if you have.. biggrin.gif


I think you mean, "This COVERS all the criminal records they might have".
Covering up would be bad. wink.gif



good.gif I am just trying to make a joke at the last part, (if she have criminal record it will appear in NBI.. ) And the embassy just need the NBI..
I guess I am too tired for the day.,.need to log off now, I am here when everyone is sleeping headbonk.gif


Sooooo if my wife got NBI for us to marry before February this year which is in her maiden name and her passport shows her married name must she get another NBI clearance in her married name? Thanks
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-10-09 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding Affidavits
QUOTE (HisGirl @ Oct 22 2008, 05:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am in the process of having my family and friends go to a notary for the affidavit of evidence......what exactly should the letter say?



The instructions say nothing about Notarizing the affidavit and I did not get mine notarized and there was no problem at all. Just make sure the witness provides name, date of birth and address and signs and dates it.

Edited by Loving Neneng, 22 October 2008 - 05:39 AM.

Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-10-22 05:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview scheduled!
QUOTE (mossimo @ Oct 8 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received an email from the NVC and called to confirm it. The interview date is Nov 4th at 2 pm. I am so excited!!


How does one set up an account with NVC to receive emails such as this?? I have read and read and can not find anything regarding how to receive emails from NVC. Thanks in advance.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2008-10-08 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling joint 2008 taxes???
QUOTE (cassi9879 @ Jan 26 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where can I get help with my ITIN application?
You may call the IRS toll-free at 1-800-829-1040 for information and help in completing your Form W-7 and your tax return, or to check on the status of your application six weeks after submitting Form W-7.
Assistance is also available by appointment at IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) in the United States to provide in-person help with ITIN applications on a walk-in or appointment basis. Applicants outside the United States may contact an overseas IRS office to find out if that office accepts Form W-7 applications.
You may also use the services of an IRS-authorized Acceptance Agent.



Thanks again, good information posted here.
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2009-01-27 18:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling joint 2008 taxes???
QUOTE (elkfarmer @ Jan 24 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, young lady, you file as married and jointly. You fill out a W-7 for ITIN. I am doing it myself. I called the IRS and spoke with them. I too was getting all kind of answers from people and H & R Block. Dependents do not get a SS # until they arrive in USA. But that does not matter in the eyes of the IRS. You can not file electronically. You put the W-7 on top of the return and send it in. When the IRS gets the ITIN, they fill in the number and process the tax return.



And do you send your form to a different location than normal?? Thanks
Loving NenengMalePhilippines2009-01-25 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
I have a question: My husband came here in 2005 on a K-1 visa we married and filed for AOS also in 2005 as of today May of 2007 we have heard nothing just that its pending still. But in 2006 my husband had to leave unexpectedly due to a death in his family and at that time we didnt know to file for AP. So now we are filing the I130 so he can come back to the states. Since we filled out an affidavit of support and got a joint sponser when he applied for the fiancee visa will we need to do that again for this one? Thanks
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-05-01 22:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130
I think i'm in the right forum room... My husband came over on the K1 fiancee visa back in 2005 we were married a couple weeks later and he applied for AOS which was never approved or denied still to this day... But in 2006 he had a death in his family we didnt know bout the travel document you have to have to leave. He is in Libya right now.. I've talked to an attorney and the INS both told me the same thing since he left wthout a proper document to come back to the states he abandon his application.. So what i would like to know is i'm filing the I130 for him to get him back here. Do you send the I130 and I129f together at the same time? And also we had a joint sponsor for the K1. Will we need to do that again too? If so can we use the same person we had before? Thanks
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-06-27 18:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130
On the I130 form section C Information about your alien relative question 17. List husband/wife and all children of your relative. Do i list my children or his? We both have children from previous marriages.
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-07-08 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and past K-1
I'm in the same situation as you. My husband also came over on K1 and we married and an unexpected death in his family he returned home to be with his family and come back. Didnt work out that way. He didnt apply for a travel document either which at that time we didnt know about it well we found out to late. So we have to start again this time with the I130. As for question 16 Has your relative ever been under immigration procedings?" I put no because he wasnt in removal or deported or recission or judicial proceedings. Why did your wife leave the country? I did write up a letter explaning what had happend and why we are now applying for his visa again. Hope that helps some.
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-07-10 01:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 received and check cashed! Just excited had to let you know.
That's great i also sent my petition out July 16th to the NSC got my NOA July 27th petition is now at CSC now waiting for that approval!!! Good luck to ya
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-07-28 04:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
i have a question since my husband came here in 2005 on a k1 we got married and due to an unexpected death in his family he returned home in September 2006 we didnt know bout the advance parole at that time so we have to start over with the 1-130 process. But my question is since when he was here he worked and filed taxes would i be able to count his income on the affidavit of support?
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-08-09 11:06:00