ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSent for CR1 about one week ago??
received NOA today from the California Service Center =). Well see when the NOA is approved.
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-06-12 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSent for CR1 about one week ago??
I did write it with a personal check, which was cashed today. How do i get that number again, sorry im a bit slow when it comes to things like this.
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-06-10 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSent for CR1 about one week ago??
Hello,

I sent the packet to Illinois, to the PO BOX that the USCIS has there. How do i know that they received it? the postal service verified they delivered it, but is there any way of finding out for sure? Thank you and have a great day.



Well they cashed the check today! What does that mean? What is the next step in this long process?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-06-10 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do I check my Status?
Hello,

I received the NOA 1 a few weeks ago. How do I check the staus ?

thank you


AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-07-04 20:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does "touched" mean?
Hello,

I noticed that in your timelines it says "touched," what does that mean?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-07-07 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled in June, they are backed up until february..
Hello,

I filed in June Cr-1, I called today and they told me that they are backed up until February at the california center. What does this mean timewise? I would be receiving NOa2 in 5 months?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-08-03 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled 8 JUN approved NOA2 15 SEP
I am excited! what to expect next?

How long is it usually between a NOA2 and an appointment with the consulate?

Im happy star_smile.gif
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-09-16 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2 (Approved) Whats next?
QUOTE (gmjdmj @ Oct 13 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
'AllanPoe' date='Oct 13 2009, 09:58 AM' post='3397312']
Hello,

I am wondering whats next, i am quit4e unsure of what is going to happen after NOA2.

Does the NVC send paperwork to be completed to my wife in Colombia or to me?

I have heard about some tax forms that I will need to complete, anyone know which forms they are and where I get them?

What is packet 3 and what does it consist of?

Thank you and have a great day.

The NVC will prepare your file and then sent it to the consulate that will deal with your case. If you go to forums section towards the bottom there are forums broken up by region. There should be some information in that section that could tell you what to expect next and what you can be doing now to get prepared. I would give you more information if I could but the information that I have is about London...



thank you dear sir, will do
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-10-13 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2 (Approved) Whats next?
Hello,

I am wondering whats next, i am quit4e unsure of what is going to happen after NOA2.

Does the NVC send paperwork to be completed to my wife in Colombia or to me?

I have heard about some tax forms that I will need to complete, anyone know which forms they are and where I get them?

What is packet 3 and what does it consist of?

Thank you and have a great day.

Edited by AllanPoe, 13 October 2009 - 10:01 AM.

AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-10-13 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForms of support , what IRS forms are needed?
Are there certain IRS forms that I need to send for to show that I can support my wife here in the states?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-10-13 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschoice of agent form
Does my wife need to mail this form from Colombia to the NVC? Or can she fax it?

Thank you.


AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-10-14 20:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp with DS 3032
Does my wife mail this to the NVC from Colombia? or can she email it? If she emails it how do they get her signature?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-10-15 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about DS 230 please help
Ok so I found the form.

Can I sign the form? I am the petitioner and the Agent, or do I need to send the form to Colombia to have her sign it? let me get this right I will be sending along with the DS 230

her birth certificate
translated marriage certificate
A copy of her passport
her Police Records
Photos..
My divorce decree from my previous marriage.

I send this aloong with the DS 230 or does she take this to the embassy??
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-12-07 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about DS 230 please help
I am looking for instructions for this form but cant find any, every link takes me directly to the form =(

I called the visa center and they told me to look it up online but i cant find it. I also cant save any information on to the form.

Someone please help, thank you sooo much.
AllanPoeMaleColombia2009-12-07 07:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Card and Employment
hello all,

My wife has the CR-1 Visa interview on the 18th of February =) .

When she gets to the USA What forms and information do I need to get her a social security card?
How soon can she obtain employment in the US?
Approximately how long does it take for her to be eligible to go visit her family in Colombia?

Thank you in advance for your responses.

:dance:
AllanPoeMaleColombia2010-02-02 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Visa, do i need to keep all of the paperwork?
I applied 4 JUN 09 and she got it 18 FEB 10!! Yeah!!

Do i need all of that paperwork and evidence that I used to apply for the visa afterwards? Or can I shred all of the copies of my flight itineraries, receipts, and other forms?
AllanPoeMaleColombia2010-02-24 13:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Approved

The next step is what is referred to as packet 4. It will contain interview date, medical and police certificate instrutions etc. If you were required to only submit DS-230 part 1 then the consulate will schedule the interview date....if parts I & II where required then NVC scheduals the interview.

Congratulations on case complete and all the best for the interview :thumbs:



Our interview has already been scheduled for 09/28/06, at 9:45, Ankara time
I would like to know if my being there would help or hinder her chances of being approved
Eddie5085Not TellingTurkey2006-08-17 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Approved
I called the NVC's automated system and was told our case has been completed, and to wait 8 weeks for further instructions. What is next? Her interview and physical exam?
Eddie5085Not TellingTurkey2006-08-15 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance` & Marriage Visas
[b]title: Fiance`& Marriage Visas, A Couples Guide to US Immigration
author: Ilona Bray
Eddie5085Not TellingTurkey2006-05-07 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance` & Marriage Visas

what is the name and author of the book



I was at the library yesterday, and found this book. For most of us, who have already started the process,
it is still good reading, to see if you made any mistakes. The writer is an Immigration lawyer. There are copies of all the completed petitions, with advise for just about every situation.
For all the new people who have just started the process, it might not hurt to look in your nearest library for a copy.
I looked on Amazon.com. They are also available there.
:thumbs:

title: Fiance`& Marriage Visas, A Couples Guide to US Immigration
author: Ilona Bray
Eddie5085Not TellingTurkey2006-05-07 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance` & Marriage Visas
I was at the library yesterday, and found this book. For most of us, who have already started the process,
it is still good reading, to see if you made any mistakes. The writer is an Immigration lawyer. There are copies of all the completed petitions, with advise for just about every situation.
For all the new people who have just started the process, it might not hurt to look in your nearest library for a copy.
I looked on Amazon.com. They are also available there.
:thumbs:
Eddie5085Not TellingTurkey2006-05-07 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcript
Do I really need to get a copy of my tax transcript? I have w-2's for last 2 years and was not working the 3rd year, I also have current pay stubs that show I am making enough and letter from employer. Also when will I need to file this with the 134 form? my I-129F was just accepted on 2-15-07 and I know they are running about 7 months behind.
Thanks everyone in advance, just so glad the process is started and want to do it right

Attached Files


LemleyMale02007-02-25 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWARNING VJ has EXPIRED I-129F forms (2/18/07)

Just an FYI to those who might be filling out the 129f forms.

Why on Gods green earth the admins here don't update their forms is a big mystery. Many of the sample forms have errors as well. Buyer beware!

I thought I got my forms here maybe not, but mine were excepted on 2-15-2007
LemleyMale02007-02-25 13:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for greencard holder
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Dec 7 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tigerchel @ Dec 6 2009, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a tenure greencard and got divorced. If I am going to re-marry here in US do I still have to secure a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) from the PI?

You are free and legally able to marry in the US if you have a US divorce. Does not matter if you initiated it or not. You also do not need to get a CENOMAR. What you do need is a divorce decree.

It is a different matter altogether though if you plan on marrying in the Philippines. If divorce was initiated by US citizen spouse, you need to have the divorce decree recognized and annotated in your PI marriage contract before a PI marriage license can be issued to you. If divorce was initiated by you, then you will need to get an annulment in the Philippines.

Having said that, again, if you plan on marrying again in the US, you don't have to worry about having the divorce decree recognized or having to file for annulment. You are free to marry anytime in the US.



Wow, this is really helpful. Thank you guys.
tigerchelFemalePhilippines2009-12-07 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for greencard holder
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QUOTE (happywifeymom @ Dec 6 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tigerchel @ Dec 6 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dakine @ Dec 6 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tigerchel @ Dec 6 2009, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a tenure greencard and got divorced. If I am going to re-marry here in US do I still have to secure a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) from the PI?

Nope.
If you were originally married in PI the first time you should get clearance eventually from the Philippine government as you will be committing bigamy in their eyes.
If your ex divorced you in the US you will be OK but if you divorced him you'll have to get a annulment in PI to be clear.

TENURE =s 10 year?


Yep, its 10 yr. and we've got married in the Philippines. Do I really have to get an annulment back in PI or only Petition for Recognition? It does confuse me though.

If u got married in Pinas and got dorvced in US u still have to get an annullment in PI to re marry.


Ouch! My condolences to the OP. Another benefit of marrying in the US--no annulment needed.



YEP, and the problem is I was the one who initiated it. As what i've understood after I did it that the Philippine government would only recognize it if its the foreign husband who institute the suit.
tigerchelFemalePhilippines2009-12-07 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for greencard holder
QUOTE (Dakine @ Dec 6 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tigerchel @ Dec 6 2009, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a tenure greencard and got divorced. If I am going to re-marry here in US do I still have to secure a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) from the PI?

Nope.
If you were originally married in PI the first time you should get clearance eventually from the Philippine government as you will be committing bigamy in their eyes.
If your ex divorced you in the US you will be OK but if you divorced him you'll have to get a annulment in PI to be clear.

TENURE =s 10 year?


Yep, its 10 yr. and we've got married in the Philippines. Do I really have to get an annulment back in PI or only Petition for Recognition? It does confuse me though.
tigerchelFemalePhilippines2009-12-06 22:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for greencard holder
I have a tenure greencard and got divorced. If I am going to re-marry here in US do I still have to secure a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) from the PI?
tigerchelFemalePhilippines2009-12-06 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Forms Question (Help)
Hi, I have a question. I just got back from the Philippines a few days from visiting my fiancee. I went to the US Embassy in Manila and received the I-129F form as well as the G325A forms. The G325A form was with carbon paper, so she could fill one out and the other 3 would copy. After she filled this out, you really can't make out the last copy. By this time we were in Davao, so we could not go back to embassy. What I did was this....I printed out 4 new forms from the site and had her sign and date each form while I was there. Can I fill out all the information for her and submit that, as she did sign each form as well as the letter of intent?? Or do I have to have her download these forms and have it all in her handwriting? Thank You so much!! Chuck
COblakMalePhilippines2007-05-21 03:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Problem Philippines
Hello everyone!! First off, I wish everyone here nothing but the BEST of luck and happiness.

I have a question regarding a Philippines address on the I-129F. My fiancee lives in Davao City, Philippines.

Her address actually shows Buhangin, Davao City.

I guess Buhangin is the province and Davao City is.. the city where she lives.

On the I-129F, there is not enough room to fit her phyiscal address as well as Buhahgin, Davao City.

What should I do? Just put Davao City or submit and attachment with the whole address?

Thanks for your help!!!

Chuck
COblakMalePhilippines2007-06-09 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with Japanese marriage certificate
QUOTE (nick1981 @ Sep 10 2007, 04:29 AM) <{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


Hey Nick,

The only thing I had to have translated from Japanese was my wife's divorce papers. I don't see here where you also sent a copy of the original. I sent a certified copy of both. They may not be able to read it BUT ... unsure.gif ... good.gif

Hope this helps!
Gaijin1
Gaijin1Not TellingJapan2007-09-10 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa documents check list

I found this internal document on the USCIS website and it says that a G-325A without the beneficiary's signature is acceptable and can be signed at the time of interview. I am in the same situation and posted this question to the VJ community and the general consensus was its better to have the form with signature. However, in theory, they do have a process where they should not RFE a G325A without a signature. Here's the link to the document on the USCIS website.

http://www.uscis.gov...325A_110105.pdf


Just registered. But I've been referencing this site for awhile now. Thanks EVERYONE!

I feel my reply to you is out of context with this thread but ...Thank you nimble! You are an excellent researcher. I'll be sure to attach that memo with the G-325A if I go that route. I've already sent bios with both our signatures along with the I-130. Now that my wife has returned to Japan, because she doesn't want to be without work, her bio has changed. I was wondering if it would be wrong to just send a copy of the first G-325A while submitting the I-129F for K3. My thinking is to avoid any discrepencies in the paperwork and that her signature is already on it.
Gaijin1Not TellingJapan2007-02-15 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSt lukes experience
Hi VJ's!!! I'm a newbie here.. Well I'll be submitting the I-130 soon.. Just a quick question...My wife is a smoker...A heavy smoker before she got pregnant. And I'm wondering what's the procedure in St. Lukes. Is it advisable to make her see a Dr and get a chest Xray done just to be sure that she doesn't have any lung problems?

Thanks in advance!!!
izzy14MalePhilippines2011-01-06 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is a pilot guide, need your feedback...
QUOTE (PatiencePaidOff @ Aug 12 2008, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Aug 12 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 12 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why not start a VJ Wiki page for it? That way you can edit it at any time, plus it separates it from general chat so it won't get lost in miles of postings good.gif


This is a good idea! What do you think Loto? I can help if you want me to?


Thanks Em4oAndKrisi rose.gif I really appreciate if you can post it to wiki pages...


I am on it good.gif !
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-08-13 02:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is a pilot guide, need your feedback...
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 12 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why not start a VJ Wiki page for it? That way you can edit it at any time, plus it separates it from general chat so it won't get lost in miles of postings good.gif


This is a good idea! What do you think Loto? I can help if you want me to?
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-08-12 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is a pilot guide, need your feedback...
QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Aug 11 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Loto I am a newbie in this forum but I already studied your guide and I think it is the best thing since sliced bread good.gif . The only thing is that it took me hours and hours to dig it out, so my question is do you mind if I do something to popularize it? Oh and second is the 2.0 version the newest one?
Thank you, you ROCK!!!


I see now it is on the first page but if you can change the topic name or something it will be way more googleble, and you know most people that get into this don't know what IR1-CR1 means so if you change it to something like "General guide - How to bring your foreign spouse to the US."
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-08-11 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is a pilot guide, need your feedback...
Hey Loto I am a newbie in this forum but I already studied your guide and I think it is the best thing since sliced bread good.gif . The only thing is that it took me hours and hours to dig it out, so my question is do you mind if I do something to popularize it? Oh and second is the 2.0 version the newest one?
Thank you, you ROCK!!!
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-08-11 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother interview story
Hi BulgarianBride congratulations on your approval, I have couple of questions about your experience with the NVC. Did you use any shortcuts and if you did what wore they, did you find them helpful?

Congratulations !!!
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-08-06 17:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Paid Coversheet
QUOTE (will92104 @ Sep 5 2008, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what website do you go to to print the cover sheet?


Read this Lotos IR-1/CR-1 Guide
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-09-05 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 to NVC question
QUOTE (jummy @ Sep 5 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once they mail your I 130 to NVC do you get an email or does the status change on the USCIS wesite or do you have to call NVC to find out?


This might help: Lotos IR1/CR1 Guide
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-09-06 04:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved
QUOTE (ines @ Sep 5 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can somebody tell me what is next step,because I am confues.I got approval for my husband on the e-mail 8/28/08 and hard copy on 9/4/08 and when I call nvc they sad me that I have to wait 4-6 weeks for pacage,can I send to them DS 3032 and paid 864 bill,and whati is bar code ond the form DS -3032 because my husband alreaady signe,I don't want waist my time becaus ewe were waiting almost one year for approval I want my husband as soon as posiible wiht me thanks



Read this it will help you: Lotos IR1/CR1 Guide
Em4oAndKrisiMaleBulgaria2008-09-06 03:57:00