biggish data

K-1

NOA means Notice of Action. It basically just means that they have looked at/shuffled around your paperwork. (I didn`t know either when I joined).

Sorry--just read your post again :blush:

Have you gotten all the packets of information? I received notice that the case had been sent to the Tokyo embassy. My finace then recieved a package with a million more papers to fill out (including medical check, etc etc...). There is then a paper he`s going to send the embassy today saying he`s got everything and that we`re ready to get an interview date.
I`m sorry if that was really redundant and you know it all, but really, without seeing a timeline and knowing what you HAVE gotten and done, it`s hard to be more helpful.

good luck!

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-02-13 19:28:00

Why it happens

It's a pain, but I have always thought: To have been blessed enough to find that person, you gotta work hard for it. There has to be a balance--to make up for all the joy and happiness a little frustration is required. And when you think of it, that's not much to ask.

I dunno if that helps you at all, but it gets me through the rougher days.
(L)

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-02-23 17:36:00

When it says...

I am kinda skeptical about those dates. When Keith and I sent ours in Texas was still supposedly only processing petitions received before July something or other. And while the date never changed online we got our, NOA1, NOA2, and packet 3 (I think that is the one to get ready for the interview). I would suggest not looking at that page, as it will probably just drive you nuts.

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-02-23 17:39:00

got bad news

Hey girl---BUG HUG!!!!!! (F)

That`s really a pain, all those delays and all. It probably is just that one thing u mentioned about those 2 extra days. It`s a simple mistake. I also agree, that once they realize what it is things`ll move again.

Just remember to check your dates a little more carefully in the future. :blush:

Lotsa love for both of you!!!!

Oh! A little word of hope: Keith seems to think that America LOVES takin more Irish, so maybe that`s something on your side? :luv:

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-02-23 02:12:00

How did you meet your fiance?

Keith and I met in Japan. We both came here to teach english on the JET programme. We met briefly in Tokyo (where I distinctly remember thinking--ooooo, cute Irish guy...) :luv:

We didn`t hit it off until a year later in Kobe for a JET conference. We realized we only lived an hour away from each other and just started hanging out every weekend...which turned into every day. (L)

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-02-23 02:04:00

Here we go

Meant to post this sooner, but we got our interview date... It`s tomorrow!!! Please think happy thoughts for us!

Love you all! :luv:

magickatdragon

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Ireland

2006-03-05 06:34:00

Yatta!!!

We done got it!! :luv:

The interview process went very smoothly after a hitch due to a notary seal or lack there of. The person who did the actual interview was very nice and didn`t ask more than the average "where you meet? why do you love her? etc"

It did take a few hours though, but least we got to see the Oscars :whistle:

Magickatdragon`s Fiance (Keith) :devil:

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-06 07:40:00

oooooohhh Atlanta!

Keith got the Visa in the mail today!!! Ahhh!!!! I am SOOOO HAPPY!!!! :dance:

Thanks for all the help everyone!!!! (L)

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-13 04:02:00

A silly question

Keith got packet 3 and got everything together--medical, forms from me and my Dad (co-sponser), and then faxed ONE SINGLE form to the embassy. I can't remember the number/name, but that's all he did. Something saying that he was ready for the interview. The embassy then sent his interview date (packet 4). We kept all the forms and everything (and did an absurd amount of photocopying in case they wanted to keep everything) and brought them to the interview with us. (Lemme tell you how fun it was taking chest x-rays onto the Tokyo subway and trying not to bend them :blink:

)

good luck with it all! :luv:

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-16 03:55:00

about co-sponsorship

My Dad was our co-sponser. He filled out the affidavit of support and got all the necessary documents from his accountant. We turned that in the same time I turned mine in. :luv:

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-29 17:29:00

Wedding and Reception!!!

Keith and I kinda took a gamble and started looking at setting a date and booking places once we started the whole visa process. :blush:

We had places booked and deposits paid before we got packet 3. It has worked out for us--although we knew we were takin a risk handing out money so soon. The contract for the hotel we booked said something about rescheduling being allowed in circumstances beyond your control (as I remember, I haven't looked at the contract since we signed). Certainly this whole process is beyond your control. I was going to try and play that card if we got delayed at all. As long as you pick a date that is believable for her to have her visa by, if it takes longer, you can explain that an unforseen processing delay is causing you to push back the date. Might work. :innocent:

Also, if you are REALLY worried about it, talk to the managers and the venues you're looking at. I'm sure some can be more flexible for you. :luv:

Good luck!

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-29 17:46:00

Help. Not sure if I should begin application process now?

I would recommend waiting the two months. One--it'll cut down on the harrassing paperwork, which, unless you have it all ready now, will take at least a week or two to get together. Which would put down your waiting time to 6weeks. In the long run in this process that's not a lot.

You could maybe get everything together so that when you find out for sure you can either send in your papers right away or look into the K-3.

I don't know alot about the K-3 so you might want to check out exactly what you'll have between the 2 visas and decide that way?

magickatdragon

Not Telling

Ireland

2006-03-20 22:23:00

DCF Filing Tokyo

Sorry this is in the wrong section! Should be under DCF!

TwiggyKiss

Female

Japan

2010-08-23 02:15:00

Middle East and North Africa

DCF Filing Tokyo

I was wondering about the residence requirements to do DCF in Tokyo. I am wanting to obtain a US spousal visa for my husband who is a Japanese national. I was under the impression that you had to reside at least 6 months in Japan in order to do the DCF filing. I have been living in Japan for almost 1 1/2 years with my husband but have returned home to a few time for visits (Christmas, summer break). I came back to Japan in July from a trip and will be going out of the country again in Oct. for a wedding. Does this mean I have to live a continuous, 6 month time period in Japan with no trips abroad, or does it mean just have residence (Japan spousal visa, foreign registration card, work, etc). I have a friend in a similar situation and she said that you have to be in Japan for 6 months and not travel abroad. I'm really confused now. Please help!
Thanks so much!

J.T.

Edited by TwiggyKiss, 23 August 2010 - 02:02 AM.

TwiggyKiss

Female

Japan

2010-08-23 02:00:00

Freaking out

The choice is obvious if you want your daughter to grow up in a free country where she can drive a car and not be treated like a piece of property.

Tsup2

Male

Philippines

2008-11-07 10:12:00

Middle East and North Africa

ADC Condemns Gaza Attacks

Hamas uses the civilian population as shields which is why there are civilian casualties. 6,000 rockets were deliberately fired at civilian population centers not military targets. Big difference there. Israel has to turn gaza in to a prison camp by sealing the border to protect its own citizens. Maybe someday the Palestinian people will stop supporting terrorists but I doubt it. You reap what you sew.

Tsup2

Male

Philippines

2008-12-30 16:56:00

Middle East and North Africa

ADC Condemns Gaza Attacks

The Palestinians (Hamas)have fired 6,000 rockets at Israel in the last 3 years. Israel has a right to defend itself. Although innocent civilians are killed by Israeli bombs, they are not the intended target. You cant say that for Hamas, they fire their rockets at civilians. Hamas is responsible for the deaths of innocent Palestinians IMO. There will never be peace in Palestine since the people there support the actions of Hamas.

Tsup2

Male

Philippines

2008-12-30 10:12:00

Getting an attorney... GOOD IDEA?

You mention your husband's case is complicated but dont say why. The guides here on VJ are very good and he can complete them on his own. If he has any questions he can post them on this site and there are many people who are willing to help. I used an attorney for my K1 before I knew about VJ and he did nothing that I could not have done myself. In fact he hid behind his answering machine during the whole process (Attorney George Sabga from California) and was more of a hindrance than help. I did my adjustment of status (AOS) myself and we just completed our interview with no problems. Good luck to you.

Tsup2

Male

Philippines

2008-03-17 09:15:00

Just an update: Im legally married and just came back from a usa embassy to have my marriage certificate translation into English notarized and got some new information that left me confused

1) They said I still wasn't done notarizing my marriage or something like that. I know I should've asked them to be more clear(just got over some bad food poisoning for the 5th time this year), but I didn't press it further because I'm like "The USA embassy clearly listed the steps, and after I translated my marriage and had you guys sign the paper notarizing it, what else is there to do? As far as the site says, I'm done..." And when I did a search in the forum, I found a topic saying I needed 3 pages containing certain stuff which I clearly have
[i]And a heads up to people who do this in Japan. On the USA embassy site for the translation forms for the marriage certificate, they are apparently wrong. The service lady today told me that the paper I printed from the USA Embassy website in Japan was actually a form for passport changes. That's nice to kn

2)They also said the hubs needs a police certificate from the US, since he lived there abroad for a year(technically 8 months). I did a forum search just now and a lot of people here said thats false, but this was from 2008, so any updates on that?

3)And lastly, that this whole process will cost $2,500(filing fee, getting documents, sending documents ) but that doesn't sound right...

:huh:

yeah...this is all just new to me and different from what I read so far. But atleast the person who gave me this information today did say I could file from Japan. The last time I went, they said I'd have to wait to go back to America, and than I could file for the I-130.

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-08-27 06:11:00

Correction, you will have the real official wedding ceremony prior to your petition filing
Anh: Ah yes yes, that is true=)
thanks for the advice!

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-08-03 23:21:00

Thanks, thats good to know!! Okay stress towards filing too soon is away, and now stress towards the paperwork! :dance:

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-08-03 23:05:00

This isn't new, and I tried looking around but didn't really find a a particular topic to match mine. :unsure:

So, I was recently engaged, and plan to go the spousal visa route for me and my fiance. I currently live with my fiance in his home country of Japan(been working here for 9months now, lived together for 6 months, and plan to leave by the end of November). After reading about how there seems to be an unspoken expedited service for petitioning the CR-1 visa when an expat lives overseas in America's case, We decided to get married by the middle or end of the month and have my I-130 out by then too. In your opinion, is that to soon to file for the petition?
I also don't plan to change my last name, I'll save all that paperwork change and stuff when I get back to the states..will that also raise some eyebrows?
I mean, yes we love each other...and we've been in a Long Distance Relationship for 5 years, but I wonder if they would think its a sham marriage...
We also don't plan to have a real official ceremony till 1 year later hopefully

I'm just nervous because we're hoping everything goes right and that he'd be able to join me in the states by late December or January.
Should I wait a lil bit after we're married before we file for the CR-1 visa?

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-08-03 22:38:00

Quick question about petitioner living abroad

canadian_wife: I was trying to show proof that I was living in a foreign country for 6 months+. I remember the website said I could only file from abroad if I lived in that country for that long.
dwheels76: was trying to show it for both
jasontnyc: ah I got it! Thanks for the advice. The only proof I have that I have domicile in the US is my family who I intend to move back in with =p.

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-10-01 20:21:00

Quick question about petitioner living abroad

I have my I-130 stuff almost done, but in terms of proving domicile that I am living abroad and with my husband I currently have

1)Our marriage certificate ofcourse(translated and notarized)
2)A document from city hall showing that we live together in an apartment.
and kind of off topic but should I have the translation of this document notarized as well?
3)A statement from our mobile phone company saying we are on each other's phone plan as husband and wife.

I was wondering if I should also send photocopies of my health insurance bill(my husband isn't on this), my residence card saying I am allowed to live in Japan up until 2015, as well as receipts for payments I would send to my mother from japan showing my current address as well.

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-10-01 04:14:00

I-130 sent to National Benefits Center

here ya go! Info straight from the USCIS website
I've been following this just like many other people here on this forum who are in the same boat as you.

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2012-10-02 22:16:00

Quick question about I-864..yeah....

so..we can just submit the 1040&W2 for 2012 in the I-184 package but she still has to file for 2011 so if the NVC does a check on their own, they see it?
#######....okay, *Sighs* here's hoping I can finish this before March :clock:

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2013-03-04 13:47:00

Quick question about I-864..yeah....

Allright I know this has been asked before, but just wanted to make double sure since I want this to be all about me(alil sarcasm there)

My parents are sponsoring my husband and she doesn't need to show all three years of 1040&W2's right? Just the most recent year should be sufficient and I won't get an RFE, yes?(She didn't file in 2011 due to an issue in pay so its wrong, and thats really going to hold us up in the visa process if we try to fix it right now but her 2012 info to file her tax return is good to go)

Also, since my mother is the one above the poverty guideline and able to sponsor my husband, do I need to submit my 1040+W2 with my I-184 as well?
I was out of the country for 2012,so I don't have a W-2..nor did i file my taxes..yet?I am employed at the moment however but is it absolutely necessary that I get an employment letter from my company? Not like I can support someone with the salary im making

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2013-03-04 12:58:00

POLICE CERTIFICATE

I believe I read on the forum that NVC just checks to see if you sent it, and forward it to the embassy where your spouse will be interviewing at the time of the interview.

LunarStar

Female

Japan

2013-04-01 00:06:00

IV bill question

Update: Last night I talked to my husband on the phone and he said he got the IV fee bill yesterday in the mail. That's very strange because the automated system still said it's only been generated.. I keep my fingers crossed for you that you get it soon too.

Jasmin,
I'm new here, and want to ask you question if your husband received the IV Bill with the I-864 form?
My IV Bill was generated July 16,2007 according to the automated message of the NVC and expecting
to have it with the I-864 next week.

Thanks in advance.
KayArt

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-21 06:53:00

when will my husband recieve the AOS Form??

I found it. James' shortcuts under the NVC (Dept. of state)site. Forum, "Time savers for NVC, plus know your case# on page 10"
Try it. Thanks for your reply anyway.

KayArt

Vylex,

I'm new here. We have the same timeline. NVC automated message says IV Bill was generated July 16, 2007. Are you using James' shortcuts. Don't know how to use.

KayArt

i dont know how to use jame's shortcut too. im sorry i cant help you with that im new here too.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-26 09:21:00

when will my husband recieve the AOS Form??

Vylex,

I'm new here. We have the same timeline. NVC automated message says IV Bill was generated July 16, 2007. Are you using James' shortcuts. Don't know how to use.

KayArt :huh:

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-21 06:03:00

NVC process

The DS3032 that my husband sent me was already barcoded. Actually that was totally the same form that I received from NVC.

Sample:
OMB No.1234-5678
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2006
ESTIMATED BURDEN: 10 minutes
make sure that the address is complete and correct. We will use this address for future mailings.
B A R C O D E
TKY2007..........

U.S. Department of State
CHOICE OF ADDRESS AND AGENT

I'm the beneficiary. In my case, my husband sent me DS3032 by FAX. I signed it and sent it back directly to NVC thru Fedex. I received the NVC's original mail a week after I sent them the form. Goodluck.

KayArt

I am confused here about the DS-3032 form, who fills this form (me the petitioner or my wife the beneficiary)? I've seen people emailing the choice of agent to NVC using james shortchut, who actually sends the email (the petionner or the beneficiary). After my wife designates me as the agent of choice, will I receive all the remaining forms? Do I have to send the forms back to her for signature? Please advice me here, I am expecting to receive the first forms from NVC very soon. Your help is much appreciated.
kAYART, one question please. Did your husband generated the barcode for you or sent the form without one? Thank you!

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-29 13:12:00

NVC process

I'm the beneficiary. In my case, my husband sent me DS3032 by FAX. I signed it and sent it back directly to NVC thru Fedex. I received the NVC's original mail a week after I sent them the form. Goodluck.

KayArt

I am confused here about the DS-3032 form, who fills this form (me the petitioner or my wife the beneficiary)? I've seen people emailing the choice of agent to NVC using james shortchut, who actually sends the email (the petionner or the beneficiary). After my wife designates me as the agent of choice, will I receive all the remaining forms? Do I have to send the forms back to her for signature? Please advice me here, I am expecting to receive the first forms from NVC very soon. Your help is much appreciated.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-29 10:50:00

IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

Thanks for the info. Do you have any idea how long will it takes to process I-130 for a stepchild?
KayArt

All, I called NVC and called USCIS today and here is what they are saying....

NVC says to file the I-130 immediately for my step-son and that I can wait to pay for my wife's visa as long as I stay in contact with them. Then they can create a bill with it together...Or I can complete the wife's visa.

USCIS says that I-130 is required or need to file 129f and can revert back to K3/K4 if it is approved. Problem is, I don't think that will be any faster than the I-130. USCIS also says that if I keep the visas separate and my wife enters, she can't return to take care of him unless she has a "welcome packet" and stamp in her passport specifically granting her ability to re-enter. They also said that this process may or may not happen at the port of entry. I asked for the standard process and the agent wouldn't be clear. I think this is so they don't guarantee this process. Can someone explain the standard process? I need to try and have my wife immigrate and return in order to move things along and take care of her son.

Also, with the new rules, it looks like I could file a 129f with CSC for free? (TSC sent my I-130 to CSC where it was approved)

Looks like the new I-130 will be $355 and not the $190 that I paid for my wife.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-31 12:06:00

IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

Thank you. One question please. At the port of entry would you think he can come with me to the U.S as tourist ,using his Japanese passport (under visa waiver)while his petition is pending . Thank you.

KayArt

Your husband needs to file another I-130 for your son.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-30 03:57:00

IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

USCIS doesn't tell you who to apply for. Some peeps may not even want to bring the kid.
You do have to list all children of your alien relative [wife in this case] on the I-1-130 tho.
As per instructions I submitted 2 separate I-130s for my wife and stepdaughter at the same time .
You don't have to do both at the same time tho.
Better tho as they processed them together.
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Thank you again. Actually I'm the beneficiary and my husband did'nt apply for a separate petition for my child since he clearedly stated all the request on his petition letter.So, he thought that was ok. But, when he received the IV bill, he wondered why it was only one bill and my child's name was'nt there. He is planning to call the NVC tomorrow to clarify.
But as earlier filer could you kindly give an advice on what he needs to do next. Thanks again.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-30 02:27:00

IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

Confusing huh! I-130 says it's a petition for alien relative(spouse,parents, child). Step-son is not the petitioner's biological child(unless adopted) so, she/he can't be considered as alien relative. As I understand in a situation like this a minor(step-child)derives a visa from the primary applicant which is the beneficiary(spouse) who is the alien relative of the petitioner.
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[/quote]As long as the petitioner was married prior to the stepchilds 18th birthday he will have to file a separate I-130 for the stepchild.
Been there; Done that!
Yeah! Very confusing!

Obviously a child adopted isn't the biological child either!
Adopting parent has ALL the same legal obligations a biological parent does tho.
Been there; Done that also!
[/quote]

Thank you for such an immediate reply. Why is that the CSC approved the petition for the primary applicant (beneficiary)without requiring the petitioner to submit a separate application for the step-child since the step-child name was mentioned on the petition letter. Was this the same thing with your case?Thank you.

KayArt

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-30 01:16:00

IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

Hello all,

Just received the IV Fee bill as I'm listed as my wife's agent. The bill states there should be one bill for each traveling applicant. Will my step-son not be listed? He's a minor, so I don't know if this is normal. He was listed on the I130 package.

Please respond with your experience in how the CR1 treats minors when petitioning for a wife/husband.

Thanks,
Mike

Each person must have their own I-130 for an immigrant visa. If you only filed one I-130, the step-son will need his own. Listing him does nothing. That works only with K visas.
DITTO!
File the I-130 for your step kid ASAP. Maybe try James' shortcuts with his.

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-07-29 23:54:00

problem with Japanese marriage certificate

Did you submit a family register(koseki tohon)when your translated document certified at the Consulate office? Marriage Certificate must be in three pages. First page, the Certificate of Translation(with Consulate seal).Second page, Translation of Certificate of Acceptance of Report of Marriage. Third page, Acceptance of Report of Marriage in Japanese(Kon-in Todoke Juri Shomeisho with seal from head of municipal or ward office). Hope this helps.
Goodluck,
KayArt

QUOTE (nick1981 @ Sep 10 2007, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everyone,

My wife (who is Japanese) and I got married in Japan, then translated the marriage certificate and had it certified at the US consulate in Osaka. We sent a copy of that with the I-130 form, but just got a Request for Additional Evidence, which says that

"The marriage certificate submitted does not contain the seal of the issuing office, date of registration and signature of registrar."

Does anyone have any idea what their problem is? Should we send my wife's family registry too? I don't understand how they can reject an official Japanese marriage certificate.

Confusedly,

Nick

dejima

Not Telling

Japan

2007-09-10 10:16:00