ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressending documents to nvc

I know that you know you stuff Saylin, but I was told to send the NVC the original plus a copy??? Are you 100% sure they do not need a copy as well??? I think imma send it anyway.. Better safe than sorry...


Saylin is right as usual. :thumbs:

Note also that the Police Certificate from Jamaica comes with an original and a copy. They give it to you stapled together. When I got mine I thought the copy was for me. When I asked the person who issued it if the copy was mine she said 'no, both must be sent to the NVC'.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-09 14:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Cover Letter

Can you please take a look at my I-130 cover letter and let me know if i need to change/modify anything.

I hope i am not missing any documents/forms/evidence, and that what i have is sufficient.


thank you





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Date: August 8, 2012

Nature of Submission: I-130 Application


Dear USCIS,
Enclosed please find form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and the supporting documents. The petition is filed by a United States Citizen (USC) on behalf of my Wife, (Her name here), a citizen of India.


PETITIONER:

My name and address here

BENEFICIARY:

My Wife's name and address here


Contents of the package Includes:

1. $420 check made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2. Form G-1145

3. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of All Pages of Petitioner's (USC) Passport

5. Copy of Certificate of Naturalization of Petitioner

6. Copy of Marriage Certificate

7. Form G-325A for Petitioner and One Passport Size Photograph of Petitioner

8. Form G-325A for Beneficiary and One Passport Size Photograph of Beneficiary

9. Evidence of Bona-fide Marriage, Including:

10. Proof of our Joint Bank Account

11. Four Affidavits from family members

12. Copies of Boarding Passes and Tickets for my trips to India

13. Telephone Call Logs

14. Skype Video Call Logs

15. Receipts of Gifts I bought for (Her first name here) and her Family(Gold chain, Laptop, Watches, Books, Magazine Subscriptions, Chocolates, Flowers etc…)

16. Receipts of Lunches, dinners etc… we have had together with family

17. Photographs

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Need to include the birth certificates for your wife and yourself.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-08 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
You can send it after you have printed the document cover sheet from the payment portal.

Remember to include the civil documents, photographs and police certificate.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-16 23:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
You can send it after you have printed the document cover sheet from the payment portal.

Remember to include the civil documents, photographs and police certificate.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-16 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to fill out ds 230
Ensure that you use a black in pen.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-16 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps I need to take... HELP!
stepchild does not need G-325A only spouse.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-18 22:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich one is correct? James's Shortcuts or LingChe NVC ShortCut ?
It appears that the address from LingChe is the updated one.

Look for the address on the payment cover sheet.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-20 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhen can we file affidavit of support - please help
He must go back to the section on the website where he paid the AOS fee. That is the 'portal'.

David&Goliath posted the link.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-21 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAgent
Definitely best for you to be her agent.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-23 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAn Interesting commundrum
maybe you should just find one of the doctors on the embassy list in your area and ask them.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-07-23 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp about ds-3032

Dear All

thank you

can i take print out ds 3032 form and fill with blue pen and scanned and attached to register email



Not too sure what you are asking.

However, when filling out any of the forms you must so with blank ink. The other posts gave you the options available for sending the form.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-30 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp
First name then last name is okay
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-31 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-230 question

Thanks everyone for your valuable replies, really appreciate that. Ok, i will have her select "No" (Question 43b) as we would like to go in person to apply for SSN.


One more Question, for Question#35 "List dates of all previous visits to or residence in the US.(if never,writ "never").
- In our case its "never", so when filing this form on the computer, where exactly should "never" be written as there is no text field to input it under number 35. can anyone please suggest if this could be written by Hand in the same line where the question ends? any other suggestions please? I just want to make sure we do it correctly to avoid any RFEs you know.t
thanks again.


can be handwritten after it id printed.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-02 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I 130 for Wife and daughter
No pictures or G325 are required for children.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-03 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisit on Tourist Visa While Awaiting Interview Date
No reason she cant visit. I have been there at least 10 times since since i got married and part of that time is during my current IR1 process.

Whenever I come to POE they ask:

1. what is the purpose of your visit? answer: vacation
2. do you have relatives here? yes

sometimes they ask 'what relatives' I say 'my husband and my sister'.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-08-15 09:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr-1 for spouse and step-child
The G-325A is not needed for the child.

Phone records and photographs should help.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-03 23:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstep child cr-1
The child does not need the G325.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-03 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOLICE CERTIFICATE
Your profile says K-3. Are you certain it shouldn't be IR-1?

Anyway, the certificate is sent with the DS-230 package if it is IR-1.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-04 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInvoiced...?
You will have it sooner than later.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-04 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Help for I-130
The address where is currently resides.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-04 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresP.O.E in USA question
He'll get the approval stamp in his passport. This will get him through the POE along with the packet they will give him.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-04 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
The petitioner must be the main sponsor. You have to send your I-864 no matter what the circumstances are. You will have to include Your W-2 to income separate from that of your exwife.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-04 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about Choice of Agent DS-3032 Form
Abu_ishaq is correct. No need to send another. It is normal process to send the same documents to both the beneficiary and petitioner.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-06 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of support do I make enough?
The affidavit of support is reviewed when it goes to NVC. If they do not believe it is adequate they will tell you to get additional sponsor. The embassy also have the right to ask for more at the interview if they think it is required based on your circumstances.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-06 09:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen
visa page not needed. Just the Bio page.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-12 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDetails and questions on I-130
A mixture of handwriting and typing is allowed. Use black ink.

Seems like you are okay with everything else. It took weeks for me to finally think that my form was finally okay so I know the feeling. You just dont want to make any mistakes and get a RFE to have any delays.


Good luck on your journey.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-12 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130

Hi My husband is a naturalized American citizen. He was naturalized when he was two or three through adoption. It's been 30 years since he got his naturalization certificate. But he has a US passport which is valid for the next 9 years.
The problem is we were filling out I-130 there was a blank for naturalization number, place and date of issuance. But he can't find it!!
and I saw it may take 6 months or up to 1 year to get a new one and costs $380.
Is there anybody who filed i-130 without giving naturalization number and just provided a valid US passport as a proof of citizenship?
Should we tick 'naturalization' because he was naturalized and write 'unknown and passport copy attached as a proof of citizenship'?
We are just so worried we may get denied becuz of this or this will delay our application.
Anybody who went through the same problem? Did your foriegn spouse get his/her greencard after all? Did you have to apply for a new naturalization certificate as evidence after you filed? Please help us.



Use 'UNKNOWN' and send the copy of passport.

This is what was recommended to others who had that issue and they had no problem.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-14 11:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 visa

Hi,

My Husband (The Petitioner) from USA (NY) called up NVC as my all the papers has been submitted there along with Affidavit of Support. So my husband asked them that what is the status, " they said, they have what they need , so call NVC within couple of weeks".

What is that means? how long I have to wait for the interview? please let me know!



Based on what i see on VJ most persons get their case completed within two week. Call them to find out. It usually takes 1-3 months after 'case complete' for you to have your interview scheduled.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-14 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS

Hi all,

I paid for the AOS. I notice that on some members' timelines here that they paid the AOS bill and as soon as the bill showed paid they mailed the AOS to NVC. Do I have to wait foe the package or can I use the cover sheet and go ahead and send the AOS docs? Also, in the directions for the I-864 it states that if you send the tax transcripts you dont need to sens the W-2s. Does anybody know about this?

Thanks



Print your payment cover sheet and download the AOS form. You will not be sent anything. send the completed and signed form with the cover sheet and tax transcripts to the address stated on the cover sheet. It is best to use the transcripts and you would not need to send the W-2.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-14 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230

Hi all,

After the AOS and DS-230 get sent to the NVC then is everything else just presented at the embassy? (Manila)

Thanks



Your interview letter will state what you need to take to the embassy.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-14 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur appointment in Ciudad Juarez.
October interview? :wow: That was fast. Is something wrong with the rest of us..... :angry:
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-13 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC...I am lost: experiences & help? (Spain)
They wont send the AOS or DS 230 to you. Once you have paid the fees and it shows paid on the payment portal you must go ahead and send the required documentation. Get going!!
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-14 15:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Checklist I864!
Its a pity you did not come on VJ before and check this out.

You must send the I-864 without showing any income since you are not working. The letter explaining this must also be sent in with it.

Your aunt should send the documents which they need from her as well.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-18 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
As DHwheels said you have to go download it. They wont send any forms to you.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-18 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 cover letter- please check
The letter and enclosures are Okay.

Write the persons name and case # on the back of the photo. Your A# should also be written on both.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-18 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT EXPIRY GUID

Means there will b no problem or no need to send copies of new passport to NVC.Just go for interview with both passports that will be valid?


They will will the new passport.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-21 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS question
Go ahead and send in the I-864, Tax transcripts, payment cover sheet from the portal and any other necessary documents if the portal shows the fee as 'PAID'.

If it was not time for the $88 to be paid you would not have been able to pay it on the portal. So it is okay.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-21 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Spouse Visa
The beneficiary (your wife) is the person appointing the agent. If she is appointing you as the agent then that is what it should say.

If she is sending it by email it must be sent from her email address. Most persons on VJ send by email using the letter format below created by Ling Che:

Email DS-3032 form
Many members are having success in emailing the NVC to choose their agent instead of sending in the DS-3032 via regular mail. Sometimes NVC sends an automated response upon receiving the e-mail but many times this feature does not work.

NVC takes from a few days to 2 weeks to send an email confirming receipt of the DS-3032.

The email template below complies with NVC e-mail guidelines and the content of DS-3032 Form.


Have your foreign spouse (beneficiary) send an email to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov with the following contents:

DS-3032 Email Template

Subject: <NVC Case Number - Beneficiaries Name>

NVC Case No: <NVC Case Number>
CIS Case No: <USCIS Case Number> or <NOA Receipt Number>
Petitioner's Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Petitioner's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951
Beneficiary's Name: <Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Beneficiary's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951

Re: Declaration of Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa applicant


To whom it may concern:

My name is <beneficiaries name>, my visa case number is # <NVC Case Number>.

Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants), I would like to appoint my <Husband/Wife> as my agent of choice to receive all future correspondence from the U.S. Department of State. <His/Her> contact information is provided below:

Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Address:
<Petitioner's Address Line 1>
<Address Line 2> (optional)
<Address Line 3> (optional)
<City>, <State/Province>, <Postal Code>
<Country>
Phone: <Petitioner's Phone Number>
Email: <Petitioner's E-mail Address>
All mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa should be sent to the address above.

Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

<Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Telephone: <Beneficiary's Telephone>
Email: <Beneficiary's Email>
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-20 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor I864 - Electronic Signature
electronic is not original.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-25 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE problem, need help

I've noticed a few people getting RFE's for not submitting 2 passport size photos. Nowhere on this site or the USCIS official site does it say to submit 2 photos with each G-325A. Am I misunderstanding or should I expect an RFE in the near future since we only submitted 1 with each form? :bonk:



The instructions asked for 2 photographs.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-25 10:02:00