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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it really needed to bring Federal Income tax return on d interview? Will they look for it?
If your sponsor did not file a Return for 2011 but received an 'extension' that is 'additional time' to file it the person must file the return and give you the documents or transcript to take to the interview.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-24 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo utterly confused with this process (I-130 approved)
Good thing you posted again with more information this time. I remember reading it before.

As long as you provided them with email addresses for yourself and your wife you dont usually get anything from them through the regular post office mail. I think that is where your confusion started because you were expecting to get stuff that way. All 'Packets" or information received will be email. You will also have to download all the forms from their website as well.

Saylin really explains it very well and it has helped all of us.

I hope things go smoothly from now on. You could have already had your case completed and interview scheduled if it was not for that. Good luck.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-28 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the CR1 process
Most of us here read and read and read again. If you are unsure about something post a question on the board and you will most likely get a response.

good luck on your journey.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-27 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I pay my wife's 230.00 fee now or wait?
Aren't you a USC? Wouldn't your child be a USC born aboard? Or is he your stepchild?

If you did not file a separate I-130 for him and he is a USC by virtue of being born abroad as the child of a USC then you should do the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) documentation.

If he is your stepchild then you need to do the same things which you did for your wife.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-10-01 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScheduling interview
No. You cannot schedule the interview yourself.

This is done by them when your case is completed. You will get the interview letter by email when it is scheduled. Ensure that you provided the email addresses when you get to NVC stage.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-10-02 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter case complete, how much time before interview?
It sure is longer with sweden.

Mr Borkstrom on here got case complete first week of July and only got his interview scheduled for October just 2 weeks ago then they emailed him with a new date and he is having interview today.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-09-28 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis this a red flag ?
You know that its a red flag.

Good thing her mother was there so there is a positive. Another visit is not a waste of money at least she can be in the country at the time of the interview for support.
velrichFemaleJamaica2012-10-02 12:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaFRUSTERATED AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO
QUOTE (araba @ Jul 15 2008, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif unsure.gif MY HUSBAND MORMP3 HAS BEEN POSTING MESSAGES HERE IN THE FORUM ABOUT ME WELL HE IS THE ONE THAT WON'T FIND A JOB I HAVE BEEN DOING THE WHOLE PAPERWORK ALONE WITH NO HELP FROM HIM AND WELL I OFFERED TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING HERE IN USA AND GO LIVE WITH HIM IN MOROCCO AND WELL HE TOLD ME NO HE WANTED TO COME HERE IN THE USA I DON'T KNOW WHAT HE IS THINKING THAT THIS FIGHTING IS ALL MY FAULT YES I AM UPSET AND VERY STRESSED OUT WITH THIS MARRIAGE HE DOES NOT LISTEN TO HOW I AM FEELING THEN HE GOES AND TELLS HIS BROTHER ALL OF OUR PROBLEMS SO THE REASON WHY I TOLD HIM THAT I WANTED TO FILE PAPERS FOR DIVORCE BUT I FOUND OUT THAT I NOT HAVE TO FILE A DIVORCE I CAN FILE FOR AN ANNULMENT CUZ WE NEVER LIVED TOGETHER AT ALL HE WANTED ME TO STILL BE MARRIED EVEN IF I COULD NOT GET HIM HERE IN USA AND I JUST CAN'T LIVE LIKE THAT CUZ HE IS NOT WORKING AND WON'T EVEN LOOK FOR A JOB SO PLZ HELP ME IF U HAVE ANY ADVICE IT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED TY



Time out please. You both need to stop posting here on VJ (no offense intended) and please please go see a counsillor to help you work things out.

This is your life you are dealing with; i know that process is hard and i think it is by design so please go seek professional help to save your marriage.

One Love
kishmarFemaleJamaica2008-07-15 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Approved NOA2! Noa 1 June 14 and transfer from VSC TO TSC Aug 9... Whatever is happening with processing is good news for all of us. For those still waiting for their approval, hang in there... it's coming!

 

Congrats!

You sent your I129F packeage the same day as mines,we got the same NOA1 date and transfer date as well.am not getting my hopes up thinking this is good news for me because they don't process the files in order they were receive,plus i don't think am gonna hear anything soon because me and my fiance is in the system already and they might dig deeper into our background.but congratulation and good luck with the next step of your process!


Noa1june 17 texas approved today!!!
Thats crazy. I didnt expect it now coz texas was so slow

 

congrats on your speedy approval!


Edited by JEWELLA, 06 September 2013 - 10:47 AM.


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-09-06 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Ok Guys, I have said this before and I will say it again. The case processing according to the record that has been made available by members is like this:

1. Approved Expedites

2. August 6th Transfers

3. August 8th Transfers

4. August 9th Transfers

Now if you want to see where you stand on your adjudication for NOA2, check your dates. You can update your transfer dates in this thread for June Filers or you can post it to your comments in timeline for everyone to follow. Don't be selfish cause this is for YOU also to check so please update. Do not change your processing center if you were transferred.

 

Furthermore, like I have tried to explain before, if background checks are needed by DHS from other agencies, it will be a longer wait for the adjudication. Also, agents pick up files in bulks. Some are faster than others. The faster ones work on more case load and the decisions are quicker than the slower ones and also the newer ones. So, be patient and let the adjudicators, the decision makers, do their work and keep your fingers crossed. I think the Comprehensive immigration reform is coming. The speed at which the processes are moving shows that either new people have been hired to do the work or they have been advised to move fast to hand the case and work load after the CIR passes. So, good luck to all

 

And, once again, be patient and update your timeline.

 

I am a june filier transfer to TSC on August 9,no approval yet.Trying to have patience.
 


Edited by JEWELLA, 03 September 2013 - 02:21 PM.

JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-09-03 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I was checking the receipt numbers before me and after me and only one out of 15 I checked had a rfe and it was two numbers after me, the rest were all transfer notices. Guess it was a random thing huh. Was transferred to tsc on aug 8th from vsc. Anyone know if peru is high risk?

 

I think the persons who have gotten their approval were chosen randomly because before we had the transfer to TSC the number before and after me got approve in July while being at VSC it seems.now when i check today one other person got RFE which is 3 digit after me,so am skipped.I don't know how they select who suppose to be approve,doesn't even seems like country as anything to do with it cause it's so random.maybe you can google and see which countries are high fraud!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-30 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

 

 

 

 

thank you !!!!!

 

did you get transfer to TSC?if so what is your transfer date?


 

 

Congratulations!!


 

 

Thank you! 


 

did you get transfer to TSC?if so what is your transfer date?


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-30 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Wohooo so excited!!!! Got approved today!!! So grateful! 

 

Congrats,Glad to see June Filers being approve!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-29 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

got approved good luck to all of you june fillers!!! 

 

congratulation!!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-29 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

does anyone here having to submit a decree absolute/divorce decree?was it just a scanned printed copy?just worried i might get an RFE!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-22 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

you lucky ones, csc is way better....  than me from vsc to tsc.... grrr

 

i totally agree!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-22 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Anyway, since some of you are ladies and got their NOA2 already: are you planning to change or keep your last name?

I know it's random but meh, just being curious...

 

 I have not receive my NOA2,but for me personally i plan to take and use my husband last name,and drop mines.


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-21 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

yours is coming soon J&L!!!! I can feel it!

 

yours will be soon too since your with CSC,and seem not to waste any time.good luck!


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-21 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Don't worry Vermont/Texas/wherever the heck they are spending our petitions- our time will come!!!

 

being that they don't have an esmate of processing time for TSC,my fiance was told by a USCIS rep that we should follow the VSC Processing time.But according to VJ when i first add my timeline it was estimated for November 29, 2013 and December 19, 2013*. and now the estimation is September 27, 2013 and October 13, 2013*.which is pretty much closer and shorter.It would have been great if they approve my NOA2 for my birthday.but am praying and keeping my fingers cross that we all especially being transfer head something soon.
 


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-21 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

based on the trends,it seems like VSC is moving faster than TSC now that a lot bunch of us had been transferred.Well i hope the NOA2's come soon.


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-21 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Got our hard copy of the transfer to Texas in the mail today

 

am a June filer as well,when did you receive the electronic notification?am transfer august 9 (stated on uscis website) my fiance didn't receive a text,email nor a hard copy of the transfer.just wondering if we should be worried.


JEWELLAFemaleJamaica2013-08-14 22:57:00
Middle East and North Africaim pregnant after my first month in the us

I am really disappointed by this response. Can one be anymore obtuse or insensitive? Aside from the fact that none of us are perfect, including you, have you even considered the type of sadness and stress that this person is going through being in a new country, pregnant, armed with vague medical information about chemicals pumped into the body? Please be supportive or just keep your comments to yourself. The fact that this was even shared on this forum, although I agree with the other posts that she should seek professional advice now that she is here, is a testament to her trust in the collective wisdom of us as a group AND her real, valid fear humbles me and makes me sad at the same time. I hope you aren't give such harsh judgment when it is your turn to have a crisis.

As for your response...I have one word: FAIL.



silverberry,i posted quickly and witout thought.whilst my post reflects my first and true feelings i do realise that it is not my place to cast judgement.i my defense i am PROLIFE and almost 8 months pregnant myself - all i saw was the word abortion (and used so lightly!)

in any case op please go see an obgyn asap and get professional advise on potential effects of the vaccine on the baby if any.goodluck
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-09-29 05:55:00
Middle East and North Africaim pregnant after my first month in the us
its called contraception uuuuuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhh!
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-09-28 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited Visa if legal U.S. spouse is ill and needs foriegn spouse care

ricardo correct me if i'm wrong but i'm positive i read on uscis website that spousals visa app are automatically assigned a visa # and does'nt have to wait in line...same for applying for parents???

Wow sorry ricardo did'nt c the corrections made :-)
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-06-11 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited Visa if legal U.S. spouse is ill and needs foriegn spouse care

no sense to expedite when the case cannot be issued a visa because it is not current. It will speedily get to the nvc and stop. AP does not even seem like an option.


ricardo correct me if i'm wrong but i'm positive i read on uscis website that spousals visa app are automatically assigned a visa # and does'nt have to wait in line...same for applying for parents???
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-06-11 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 petition

Supporting of illegal immigration activities... Marriage fraud.... Having a friend who is in it to gain and keep up with the nonsense.. Then wonder why they get denied but the friend/family got through. They follow a no tell policy... Then they get stuck.



ok got it! thanx for explaining :)
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-07-05 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 petition

yep and our family/friends make it harder for us... smhPosted Image



what do u mean ricardo?
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-07-05 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescr1 and k1
hi guys! wondering,does uscis process cr1petitions separately from k1 or do they group them all together as spousal petitions?
wondering cos the % of k1 seems to be so much more than cr1 (esp at vsc) (on vj that is)
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-07-13 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOW CAN I CONTACT THE USCIS

Hey everybody its exactly 9 weeks since we got an sms from usics dat our application i 130 form has been received.we didnt get an email to this effect neither noa only sms so im really finding it hard to contact them to ask them about the situation of our application.pls can somebody assist us mayb with their phone no because we posted it to chicago lockbox office.pls im waiting patiently for help.thanks



contact info is on their website at uscis.gov whilst there also u can check ur case status ie if in the sms they quoted a case #
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-07-17 06:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite @ nvc
:) no not scaring me my doc did a pretty good job of that on saturday! (in all fairness to him though he did try to alleviate my fears as best as possible)...our 21 month old already has a crba so no prob for him to travel just wish they would hurry up already for all of us...

Oh and i'm the benificiary in jamaica...
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-15 08:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite @ nvc
Oh and we dont have noa2 yet but vj timeline estmates august 21 so hoping that will be so:).fingers crossed and goodluck to all!
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-15 07:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite @ nvc
Thanks for helpful responses.dont think it would hold much weight but worth a shot in asking.our reasons would be medical.not cos specifically cis i'm pregnant but more cos i'm pregnant and ultrasound just showed low placenta and doc saying 3 rd trimester bed rest.we have a 21 month old son and my 3rd trimester starts september.
I know pregnancy is NOT a reason for expedite (thats y we never made a request to vsc) so no need for anyone to say that :)...i just needed to hear your thoughts on my specs.
is it worth a shot or just stick it out? My mind is all over the place this week so please bear with me :)
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-15 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite @ nvc
Wondering if expedites are granted at nvc and embassy level?if so how does one request such?
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-14 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow Soon should i File I-130
welcome! u can start filing as soon as you guys have all the documents..that is marriage certificate.the 2years stipilations just mean u have to have seen each other in the past 2 years which clearly you have cos you have a one year old together.make sure to send copy of baby's crba,passport and ssn card. u can also request expedite based on military affiliation so get to it girl and goodluck!
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-17 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime in country of birth once approved
on average abt 2 months at nvc and then for kingston another 2 months to interview...you'll have them for christmas! :)
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-08-18 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Visa and Tourist Visa

Hi VJ memembers,

I'm a USC and in early June 2011 I sent in my petition (I-130) for my spouse in Moscow. I have hard copy NOA1 already. My concern is that my wife has now apply for a tourist visa to come see me for 2 weeks and visit my parents in Florida. I sendt my wife the following documents, my work verification letter from HR dept, NOA1 copy,Invitaion letter form me,W2 and paystubs.
My wife too has a letter from her work's HR dept stating how much she makes and when she started working for them. My wife also included an affidavit she wrote stating that she ties to work and will return to Moscow after a 2 week visit. Her ties also include her parents whom she helps financially, her job, and she owns her flat/apt.
is this enough?

what else should we do to prepare for this interview?



as i understand it us immigration will not issue a visa whilst an application for another one is being processed.for example if one has a visitor/tourist visa and then applies for a student visa to be able to go to school there they will cancell the tourist visa before issuing student visa.
i dont know how strict they r at her embassy but for my country thats how it is - cant apply for 2 different visa at the same time...
goodluck
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-07-07 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjune filers
thanx for the responses guys :)
i'm trying to b really patient.in reality i know it'll probably november the earliest for our noa2 but i SECRETLY dream of being lucky and waking up one rainy august morning to it :) (hey a girl can dream right! :)
goodluck and God bless to us all and the uscis...
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-06-10 06:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjune filers
hi! any june filers out there in vj land?sent ours on june 03rd but no noa1 yet...lets wait together shall we?
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-06-09 19:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresobsession
guys! noa2 yesterday rrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaeeeeeeeee!:D
WaitingToExhaleFemaleJamaica2011-11-04 06:02:00