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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with CR-1 Spouse Visa Process

How come on that sept by step guide doesn't show how much I am supposed to send a check along with the i-130 packet? Do I need to send out a check at this point?

 

http://www.uscis.gov/i-130

 

The above link = find the fee for I-130 & info as to where to mail the completed I-130 Petition.

 

Along with the link posted by another member for you earlier, the link below is a step-by-step of what you can expect if your I-130 is approved and sent on to NVC.

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-14 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about NVC steps

Hi everyone. Another question. I'm wondering when I send in my documents (I'm the petitioner) ie marriage cert, birth cert, divorce cert etc. do they go with the AOS? Thank you.

 

You might want to review and get familiar with this.

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-20 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Packet Preparation

Really? Hm, that's what I've been thinking. Ha! I've been waiting for two months now for my amended birth cert... So I guess my husband can now mail the packet.

 

You don't need your birth certificate until later on in the process.  The link below will help you get an understanding of the NVC process.

 

http://www.visajourn..._6_-_IV_Package

 

Below is a link to the forum for married couples.

 

http://www.visajourn...ess-procedures/


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-21 03:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfill-up the form ds-260

I fill up the ds-260 form last January 31, 2014 then the nxt day i got the conformation,and it said that After 2 to 6 weeks i will got the nxt step but until now i am still waiting for the result so my husband try to call the nvc to check the status But the nvc said that they never recieve any of our ducuments but when we called on our paralegal consultant they said that they already send to the nvc.it is posible that the nvc didnt get it or our paralegal didnt send to the nvc

 

Sorry to know you've lost almost 3 months in the process. By now, your case very likely would've been 'complete' (minus any issues) had the IV docs arrived at NVC.

 

Getting the tracking and delivery confirmation/details from the paralegal is the next step in discovering what happened to your IV docs and who dropped the ball.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-23 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR 1 VISA post-interview dilemma (what do you think?)

No one can tell you if the visa will be approved or denied.  T hey could be looking for stronger income by asking for the 2013 ITR.

 

Really focus on the CO's concern about your husband's U.S. domicile with additional solid proof of such.

 

Good luck.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-15 06:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInput on type of Visa as well as what I should do?

Hello Everyone,

 

I've got a question on the visa I should be applying for as well as what the background checks may cover.

 

I'm American, my wife is Filipina. We have been together a year, and married for 6 months. We have a child on the way at the beginning of June; which I already know what I need to do for him and his CRBA. So first order of business in my particular situation. 

 

My wife and I were married and Singapore, she and I were both working there at the time. We currently "live" in the Philippines. I say that with quotations, because I work offshore, which is a month at work and a month off, which allows me on my off time to stay here on my tourist 30 days each time. Now, the dilemma is that she was previously married 5 years ago, but as most know, annulments and quite hard to get here in the Philippines; therefore, we cannot register our marriage here. So my question is, does the background check look for any previous marriages from the NSO? She has always kept her maiden name, even on her passport, and never changed it during her previous marriage. We are hesitate to start the process, because we aren't sure about what the process entails. We have sought some information on the annulment as well, but it is quite an expensive and very long process. We'd like to be able to get as much information as possible in all of our options.

 

Secondly, what sort of visa should I be applying for? I assume a CR-1, and can I file for it here in Manila? Thank you for any and all information you can offer. 

 

The first process you must to start is the process of getting an annulment for your wife. 

 

There is no way around

  • a properly recorded annulment
  • an NSO issued CENOMAR
  • a legal marriage to your wife

Then you can consider filing an I-130 Petition to start the immigration ball rolling.


Edited by Leatherneck, 24 April 2014 - 04:34 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-24 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInput on type of Visa as well as what I should do?

 

Yes, she'll need to show her CEMAR but since this "second" marriage took place in Singapore, the issue will not be that the current marriage doesn't show.  The issue will be the CEMAR will show she is STILL married to her first and only legal husband.

 

The OP has not been back since I mentioned this, so he's either sleeping, having a major OH HECK moment or grasping at straws for how to ask about a way around this.  There isn't one besides an annulment followed by a legal marriage.  Fortunately AND unfortunately married is married.

 

Pushbrk, I'm going with the 6 words highlighted in red--after he wakes up.


Edited by Leatherneck, 24 April 2014 - 03:28 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-04-24 15:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa issue date or POE date

If at or beyond the second anniversary date at time of POE you should get an unconditional GC.


Edited by Leatherneck, 03 May 2014 - 05:21 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-03 17:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for Upcoming Interview

thanks!

 

You're welcome, good luck!


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-09 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for Upcoming Interview

Yes you need an NBI Clearance.  See item #6 in the link below.

 

http://photos.state....hout footer.pdf


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-07 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust to be 100%

The Chicago Lockbox would be correct.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/i-130-addresses


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-12 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR documents needed

For you (the spouse) he would file the I-130 Petition.  However, regarding the children -- is he the biological father of your children?  That  will determine how to proceed with regard to the children.

 

Assuming he is the father (and not the step-father), considering you said "our kids.," then they should be entitled to US citizenship. In that case, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad process for the children would be needed.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-14 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswould my lawyer know

Welcome and best wishes with your case.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-20 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswould my lawyer know

 

Yes we were doing things in a speedy manner,I have my docs readily available whenever lawyer would ask, since i have been reading here in VJ, I had all the civil docs (ready) and some other stuff they(lawyers office) might ask from us, and will just hand them what they need/ask.

 

Late approval because we were asked for an RFE.

 

Right now, we are still waiting for the completion of the review and of course the blessed day for an INTERVIEW that is hopefully will be set soon. 

 

thanks again, it feels better that there're people replying to me who understands and whose been in (bit) similar to my situation. 

 

You see, you are the one doing the heavy work by providing the supporting docs -- and the lawyer is filling in the blanks of forms.  Hanging out since Feb to the 3rd week in May is a lot of lost time.  Hope your case gets moving soon.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-20 00:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswould my lawyer know

You're welcome.

 

At what stage is your case in the process? 

  • Has the AOS bill been paid?
  • Has the AOS package been mailed?
  • Has the IV bill been paid and civil documents submitted?

Looking at your timeline with a late January approval and the case transferred to NVC in early Feb -- you should be done with the medical/interview or  worst case scenario -- waiting to interview. Provided you/your husband were diligent with submitting the AOS and IV packages in a speedy manner.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-19 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswould my lawyer know

If you're not happy with the level of service your lawyer provides -- you can fire them.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-19 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhoenix Lockbox

 

If you SENT (not just filled out) the G1145, you are most likely to get a notification within a couple weeks of filing, IF your petition was accepted.  If it was NOT accepted, you will not get any receipt notice, and it may take several weeks to get notice of rejection and the returned package.

 

I agree with you and I get your point of "SENT" rather than simply 'filled out.'

 

I assumed the OP understood the importance of not only filling out the G-1145, but including it with the petition as well. Otherwise, why bother filling the document out.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-25 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhoenix Lockbox

For some it's as soon as a week and for others, more than a week to a couple of weeks +. There is no standard time frame for intake and notification.

 

If you filled out the G-1145 you'll get the e-notification.

 

http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-1145.pdf


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-24 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNever Recieved Packet Three

Call NVC @ (603) 334-0700 M-F from 7AM - 12 AM EST (press 1 to speak with an operator). Give  the operator your case number, then ask for your Invoice Identification Number.

 

Also give the petitioner's and beneficiary's email addresses -- do this and all correspondence (initial information package, invoices, instructions, interview letter, checklists, etc) from NVC will be sent by email.  Expect nothing from NVC until you've done this and do not wait around to hear from NVC -- you and your spouse must take charge to get your case processed, in a timely manner.

 

Your interview will be scheduled on your behalf -- you will not schedule your interview.

 

Read this Wiki to get familiar with the process -- it will surely answer some questions you have.

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process


Edited by Leatherneck, 28 May 2014 - 10:52 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-28 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage certificate

                                                 :thumbs:

 

 

yep it should be from bohol LCR..you can perhaps ask your wife's parents to contact them and process it on your behalf.

 

 


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-31 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage certificate

Is what you have a duplicate of  the marriage contract?  You need a certified true copy from the LCR.  You can get the NSO copy of the marriage contract much faster than 6 months if you ask for Advanced Endorsement and pay extra at the LCR.


Edited by Leatherneck, 28 May 2014 - 12:39 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-28 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquick qyestion

Here:

 

https://elis.uscis.d...EL=&OLDSESSION=


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-03 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIMMIGRANT VISA FEE

Yeah, be patient, you will see that IV Fee invoice.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-04 03:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIMMIGRANT VISA FEE

If you got the DS-261 completed, the IV Fee should be invoiced shortly.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-03 01:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIMMIGRANT VISA FEE

1.  The 3-5 days quoted are an approximate time frame, not an exact.  All cases are different and it is not unusual to wait more than a week for the IV bill to be invoiced. 

 

2.  Wait for the IV bill to be invoiced and appear in the payment portal.


Edited by Leatherneck, 03 June 2014 - 01:04 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-03 00:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresco sponsor Affidavit of Support

You're welcome.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-05 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresco sponsor Affidavit of Support

Yes, you need an I-864 (AOS) from the joint sponsor with supporting documents.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-05 06:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinal I-864 Questions

Good luck!


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-05 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinal I-864 Questions

Your questions are not "seemingly silly," and yes the mountain of forms with confusing questions can make one's head spin.

 

To all of your questions:

 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-04 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFlight Preparation Checklist

5. happy face

 

 


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-05 06:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestravel to usa

Yes you are allowed to visit. But you will need to show ties to your country to convince the CBP officer you won't overstay.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-07 17:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi 130 packet

Answer each question with the exact information, that only you and your husband would know. Then if not sure about a particular question post it here for help. 

 

Any question(s) that do not apply to you, place 'N/A' in the space.  Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary?


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-14 06:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview expedite question

An IR-1/CR-1 does not self schedule the interview, therefore, NVC would schedule the interview.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-13 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help i864 part 2 2a

You're welcome!


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-15 20:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help i864 part 2 2a

Yes, two I-864s.


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-14 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help i864 part 2 2a

"Part 2. Information on the Principal Immigrant"

 

Question 2.a. is all about the immigrant, not the petitioner.  The sponsor/petitioner must answer the same question in Part 4, question 2.a., also.

 

Hope that helps.

 

 


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-14 04:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow can we make things go faster?

Me and my wife was thinking. Would it be faster if we got a lawyer? Or could we do it alone with out a lawyer? Sent we are marry in Cebu. Would that make things easier for us?

 

Unless you

  • just don't have the time
  • have difficulty following instructions
  • have a criminal background of epic proportions, thus, making a lawyer helpful
  • have extra cash you no longer need

you and your wife can do this.

 

All of the required supporting documents and personal information, would be gathered by you and your wife, only to be turned over to a lawyer, who would then fill in the blanks of various forms. However, a lawyer can slow the process -- but make it faster, nope. 

 

Since the beneficiary (your wife) is in the Philippines, the I-130 Petition would get speedy processing by USCIS.

 

Here you are.

 

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-06-18 08:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailing Documents to NVC

                                                       :thumbs:

Put each person's case in a separate envelope, and then put both cases into one envelope and mail the big envelope to the NVC. 

 


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2014-05-25 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresever hear of "recognition of foreign divorce decree" in the philippines?

has anyone ever heard of this? i've been trying to do some research on this! my fiance was previously married to a us citizen. the ex-wife never petitioned for him to join her but instead filed for divorce. now a few years later, here we are and i want to petition my fiance. my problem is there is no divorce in the philippines. i've heard 2 things -

1. my fiance has to file something called a petition for recognition of foreign divorce decree with the regional trial court in the philippines

2. on the manila us embassy website it stated: a common basis for refusal is a prior marriage for the beneficiary or the petitioner that has not been legally terminated. there is no divorce in the philippines. a consular officer will only accept a death certificate or a court ruling of annulment or presumptive death as evidence that a filipino marriage has been terminated. an american may terminate a filipino marriage through a us divorce.

so i'm so confused! i don't want to submit the petition without knowing what to do...but no agency can give me a straight up answer....how frustrating!


What are you confused about?

If your USC fiance has a signed off divorce degree from a judge from a court here in the U.S., then he is legally divorced. If you were ever married in the Philippines, then you need to have a legal annulment from the courts there. The only problem will be if he is not legally divorced or if you are not legally annulled...then you can not be granted a visa because you or he are still legally married.

So basically what you are reading on the embassy site are the reason (s) why you would be denied in the cause of not having a legal divorce or a legal annulment.

Does it makes sense to you now?

What your fiance needs to do is to get a copy of the final divorce decree from the court that issued/granted the divorce. If he does not know the court or the county where the divorce took place, he will need to contact the ex-wife to see if she will give him a copy of it or just even provide the information about the county where the divorce took place. It would be a very big help to him if she would provide the copy or even the case number and the county where she filed for the divorce.

I hope this will help you...pm me if you need more help.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-03-22 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa, just starting.

Akaitay, no it was over 4k, about 4600.00 and then if we wanted to do the greencard when she gets here the total for both would be over 8k...I was like, hmmmm, let me sleep on it.

But the advise I've been given here from you guys, why blow all that money for no reason...? We will for sure use you guys for help...you've already helped, thanks. And yes, 4k more for our wedding, haha



Holy Mole! That is no small sum. Your effort to acquire the information and gather docs, you might as well fill in the blanks yourself. You'll feel better for having done it yourself. That is cash better saved and spent on your wedding, the honeymoon, airline tickets and the visa process.

VJ is more than a website...its a community, you will get lots of help here.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-08-19 07:37:00