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Middle East and North Africaweekend
Even though I DID pick duke to win I'm still first too!

I've only missed two....Duke and ODU
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-03-16 07:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaIn my heart of hearts I know it's Friday
LOl. No. I was holding the duck while the student was taking her IB exam...duck sitting if you will, but right after I took that photo, she came to take him away :( v. Sad.

So now I'm duckless.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-05-04 10:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaIn my heart of hearts I know it's Friday
No lol it's my co worker's office :) right next door to mine though!!

Yeah the duck is amazing. They just bundle down in your palm and chirp.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-05-04 10:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaIn my heart of hearts I know it's Friday
I'm awesome Sarah!!! How bout you?? three weeks left til summer vaca which has me in a GREAT mood. Stewart finished the semester and is only in ONE class this summer :) YAY more time with my husband...

How about you? hanging in there??
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-05-04 10:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaIn my heart of hearts I know it's Friday
The AP Bio class here at my HS just hatched ducklings. I've been duck sitting all morning. They are SOO cute. Will try to take a photo.

See? baby duck

err one more time

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CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-05-04 10:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaBest honeymoon destination in MENA
Everyone stole my answer.

We'd go to Turkey in a HEARTBEAT if we had time....and money. I'd go to Turkey and then cruise down and around all the Greek Islands! :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-01-16 09:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaTips to help your SO adjust
:lol: :lol: :lol:

I get it now :) We had one in our honeymoon suite, but I didn't know how to use it so I stayed away from it. I just googled how to use it, and after this discussion....


BRING ON THE BIDET :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-10-12 14:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaTips to help your SO adjust
but I thoguht they don't use TP?? so the not using TP thing isn't a "wasting paper" thing, but a "it doesn't clean you enough" thing???
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-10-12 14:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaTips to help your SO adjust
so i have to ask a stupid question.

so you use the bidet to clean yourself...but then how do you dry off? Aren't you soaked in water?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-10-12 13:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence necessary?
Just my two cents. My Husband and i have been "Together" (not physically of course all the time...) for five years. From the early years, all I have are letters...tons of them but that's it...no pictures, phone bills, e-mails.

This is because when we first started going out, I never once thought, "Wow, I might have to PROVE that this is real one day..." To me it was just a relationship like my others.

Does that make sense? I think if I had saved EVERY SINGLE thing from the begninning, like I Knew we'd be going through immigration looks more sketchy? Like that was the plan all along. I never DREAMED five years ago I'd be dealing with all this....it just worked out the right way :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-02-03 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! DS-230 question
we put everything from high school up....
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-02-06 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions - Feeling Stupid Here
I don't know the answer but I can tell you this. I am a very educated and smart woman - yet this whole process has made me feel like an idiot!!!!

Hang in there :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-03-03 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax documents - help!
THey only require one years worth of tax returns and taxes now so far as I know. I was meticulous in getting the past three years info and W2's together - only to have them give them right back and ONLY take 2005.

I had filed but it wasn't processed yet so it was just a copy of my form I filed...plus my W2's and copies AND employment letter.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-03-31 08:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
At our interview they only took ONE year of tax returns - so I would get a co sponsor to be safe..or use assets to make up the rest of what you need?

Not sure, but if I were you I'd rather be safe than sorry - they don't play around with financial support issues.

Just saw that your husband is from Iran - IMO they will put your case under even more scrutiny...meaning I wouldn't feel good about just one return that is not enough to meet the requirement.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-04 05:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhen could I work?
SS office is also not immigration experts.

Stewart and I went Monday and he has to have his green card to get the SS...so stupid. She kept reading the word "Temporary" and thought it meant HE was temporary.

What is says is that is a TEMPORARY green card.

ugh - so wait for the green card - save yourself the hassle.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-06 09:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre there any tax forums?
not sure what you mean? Like a whole separate FORUM for tax? I dunno BUT if you go to the section "Moving Here and Your Life in America" and search for a post entitled "It's Tax Time again.." or something to that effect (posted by gimygirl) ALL the info you need is there. I followed the instructions verbatim and had no worries getting a GREAT return!

Good luck
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-10 06:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstarting immigration for spouse while still in his country.
I dunno. We did ours in Australia. They charge American Dollars there - so I used my card to avoid a fee on HIS card.

It was no problem BUT we did DCF, so not sure if the same thing applies. I would assume a bank could get you the money in AMerican dollars? A certified check maybe?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-12 06:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 cover letter
I haven't heard of such a thing - we didn't have one, but we did DCF.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-12 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent Help Pleaseeeeee
Instead of worrying about if you can stay - why don't you work on your relationship. Don't just jump ship so quickly...talk to your wife, go to counseling?

If she really wants you to go, why are you so against going? WHy do you want to stay in t he US if you came here for her?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-16 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview?
congrats! almost done!
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-13 06:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do you get your "green card"?
We checked the box and still haven't gotten it - going to SS office AGAIN tomorrow.

frustrating.

He got TWO welcome letters AND the GC on the same day.
weird.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-20 07:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do you get your "green card"?
Update: He got the greencard on Friday :)

Entered on March 30th.

wooohooo
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-16 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do you get your "green card"?
Wow your SS office let you get the card with just your passport stamp? They actually know what they are doing. We went to the SS office and she kept reading the word TEMPOARAY on the passport and thinking it meant STEWART was temporary. I was so frustrated. I'm like, "Stupid woman just READ!"

Anyway we have to go back once he gets his GC which I'm expecting any day. I've seen people who entered on March 25th who already got the GC. We entered on the 30th - so any day in my mind :) :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-12 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
You deserve it so much, Lorelle...

now who will be there to meet YOU in Sydney down below the MLC centre????
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-04-27 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally After 475 We Have Good News!
Mary, what WONDERFUL news.

This could not have happened, FINALLY, to a better person. I am so glad the two of you can FINALLY be together.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-05-08 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Needed
while it's easy to tell someone to do a search on google...isn't the whole POINT Of this site to use others to make informed desicions?

Having someone who has actually STAYED in the hotel would be nice when you're getting advice...

sheesh. Can't even ask a simple question around here anymore.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-05-27 13:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Divorce in Future - Help Needed
I think marriage counseling is for bona fide marriages where there were real feelings invovled. I would say that only knowing eachother a month...and already being like this...NOT bona fide feelings. I have to agree with the fraud people on this one.

Divorce is NOT too soon in this case. It's a way out of a terrible mistake that was made on this guy's part...(and don't beat him up...I'd definitely say he learned his lesson...)

Just my opinion...but the first few months of marriage is supposed to be the best newlywed phase...ya know?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-05-15 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230-7988
My husband was the NON USC. He already had a SSN and he DID put it in the space where it asked if he had one.

It was no problem. He got a SS card with his same number...just without the conditions on it :)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-07-12 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase approved - Stamp in Passport - Can I work right away
Congrats!! (F)
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-10-12 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI married a Spanish Tourist
she came here with the intention of marrying you, and staying here in the States?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-11-28 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressomeone please wake me up
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CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-12-19 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmore ds230 questions :)
i am thinking they won't care why he didn't serve quite honestly...but Who knows. I know MENA can be really strict. might not hurt?
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-01-16 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I have ?nterview in US for CR1?
I don't think so.
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2007-01-17 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLack of english a problem at interview?
This is NOT a derrogatory statement at all - this is a GENUINE question....because I am very curious.

HOW do you fall in love with someone when you can't really even communicate?

I dated a guy who did NOT speak English - hardly at all....I had to call it off because I couldn't learn about him, he couldn't learn about me...we couldn't communicate! There was no WAY I could fall in love with someone if I can't even TALK to them...

so this is a serious question...
CarolineMFemaleAustralia2006-02-07 08:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures5 months for I-130 approval?
Hi ours took 90 days...we did not really expect it will come earlier than we thought, but were so thankful to God of course, now just waiting for manila case no. Goodluck to you!

11.14.06- Meet on Myspace
01.17.07- First time we meet in person
02.14.07- Got engage
07.10.07- Married

USCIS Timeline:90 days
04.08.11- Send I-130
04.13.11- NOA1 (CSC)
04.18.11- Touched
07.12.11- NOA2 Yay!

NVC Timeline:
xxxxx- NVC Recieved

Edited by Louis&Venice, 20 July 2011 - 10:57 AM.

Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-07-20 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

This is what i got in my mail today.So i callen NVC automated voice service and when i enter my EAC receipe number it says not found or not reeceived??? Should i call again and speak with the operator or wait another 6-8 weeks as stated. Can anything be done now in order to expedite process in NVC ???When NVC assign case number will they contact me or foreign beneficiary?? I need that case number asap to mail out choice of agent form.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).


The NVC recently received this petition. The appropriate agent
(applicant, petitioner, or attorney) will receive instructions for the
further processing of this petition within 6 to 8 weeks.

Sincerely,
MJ
National Visa Center
Written Inquiry Unit
Serco Inc., Support Contractor
NVCInquiry@state.gov
This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions
provided in 12 FAM 540.
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or
refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be
considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such
information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,
administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and
other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM
guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,
retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance
upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.



This is what exactly what they email me also, I got approved last July 12,and NVC says they recieved my petition last August 1, but until now no case no. yet as in NO Nada,and I talked to a human operator also, some of them are nice but others are rude esp womens lol. I just hope they will give us our case no. soon :(
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Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-08-08 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
Congratulation!!! :dance:

11.14.06- Meet on Myspace
01.17.07- First time we meet in person
02.14.07- Got engage
07.10.07- Married

USCIS Timeline: 90 days
04.08.11- Send 1-30
04.13.11- NOA1 (CSC)
04.18.11- Touched
07.12.11- NOA2 Yay!

NVC Timeline:
08.02.11- NVC Received
08.20.11- Case No. assign/IIN 37 days from NOA2
08.23.11- receives DS 3032/AOS fee bill
08.24.11- Pay AOS Bill/ Sends the DS 3032 thru email
08.25.11- DS 3032 Accepted/AOS bill is paid
08.27.11- Received IV-Fee Bill
08.27.11- Pay IV-Fee Bill
08.29.11- Sends AOS via USPS
08.30.11- IV- Fee Bill shows Paid
09.02.11- NVC received our AOS packet
09.08.11- Send IV packet
09.08.11- Received checklist RFE on AOS

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Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-09-08 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow can I get my usics receipt number
Did u try to sign up in USCIS case status? thats what we do before and they will just email you if you got approved or denied on your petition. Hopely this help you. Venice


11.14.06- Meet on Myspace
01.17.07- First time we meet in person
02.14.07- Got engage
07.10.07- Married

USCIS Timeline: 90 days
04.08.11- Send 1-30
04.13.11- NOA1 (CSC)
04.18.11- Touched
07.12.11- NOA2 Yay!

NVC Timeline:
08.02.11- NVC Received
08.20.11- Case No. assign/IIN (AVR) 37 days from NOA2
08.23.11- receives DS 3032/AOS fee bill
08.24.11- Pay AOS Bill/ Sends the DS 3032 thru email
08.25.11- DS 3032 Accepted/AOS bill is paid
08.27.11- Received IV-Fee Bill
08.27.11- Pay IV-Fee Bill
08.29.11- Sends AOS via USPS
08.30.11- IV- Fee Bill shows Paid
09.02.11- NVC received our AOS packet
09.08.11- Send IV packet
09.08.11- Received checklist RFE on AOS

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Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-09-10 03:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCheck List

Hello , My question is after I respond to the check list Nvc sent to me.Needing Originals raised seals marriage
& wedding Ccertificats, will NVC send me conformation they have recieved them?

Hi, Base on our experienced they did not email us confirming they received our docs, You have to call them . ^^

11.14.06- Meet on Myspace
01.17.07- First time we meet in person
02.14.07- Got engage
07.10.07- Married

USCIS Timeline: 90 days
04.08.11- Send 1-30
04.13.11- NOA1 (CSC)
04.18.11- Touched
07.12.11- NOA2 Yay!

NVC Timeline:
08.02.11- NVC Received
08.20.11- Case No. assign/IIN (AVR) 37 days from NOA2
08.23.11- receives DS 3032/AOS fee bill
08.24.11- Pay AOS Bill/ Sends the DS 3032 thru email
08.25.11- DS 3032 Accepted/AOS bill is paid
08.27.11- Received IV-Fee Bill
08.27.11- Pay IV-Fee Bill
08.29.11- Sends AOS via USPS
08.30.11- IV- Fee Bill shows Paid
09.02.11- NVC received our AOS packet
09.08.11- Send IV packet
09.08.11- Received checklist RFE on AOS
09.12.11- RFE docs sends via usps
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Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-09-16 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslacking of requirements!

yes Venice is right :D we only include NSO copy of our marriage certificate and we got approved after 100 days :star:

Hahahah hoy Jean my interview ka na bah? mukhang pa coment2 ka na lng ah :ot:
Louis&VeniceMalePhilippines2011-09-17 07:31:00