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I-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

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-06 03:57:00

AOS Fee Bill & IV Fee paid, before receiving hard copy of bill, whats next step?

QUOTE (Gaurav Patel @ Sep 6 2008, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi VJ Members. i want to thank everyone for their kind support for helping me whenever i had a question or was in a dilemma. my AOS fee bill and IV Processing bill was generated on August. 29th to my lawyer. My lawyer didnt receive the notice(bill) as of today. i was lucky to get IIN # from a rep on Sept. 3rd, and paid both payments on same day. on Friday, Sept. 5th, I checked online to see if they were paid, and I was so happy that both payments were accepted. What is the next step to do? I know that i have to print the bar code and send my I-864 package. but would NVC accept the package without them sending me any further notice to send I - 864?

This will help you more than your lawyer : Lotos IR1/CR1 Guide. Out of NVC in 5 weeks

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-07 14:20:00

How much time is it between the time that...........

QUOTE (Brad72 @ Sep 6 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I ALREADY HAVE PAID RECEIPT AND COVER LETTER FOR AOS.......WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THE DATE ON DS-230.....JUST FILL THE DATE HERE AND HAVE HER FILL OUT EVERYTHING BUT THE DATE? SO IT IS ONLY 400 FOR THE GREEN CARD I THOUGHT IT WAS LIKE OVER 1000.....AND WHEN CAN THE WORK ELIGIBILITY PAPERWORK BE FILLED OUT? I JUST WANT TO SPEED THIS UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.......

Read this: Lotos IR1/CR1 Guide

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-07 14:23:00

I-130

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 11 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 11 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can my wife send a copy of her passport for the I-130 that still has her maiden name, or do we need to get her a new one before we file.
Thank you!

As long as her passport name is included in "Other names used", they will make the connection...

She may want to for convenience and ease of travel but that is another question

Thank you.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-12 02:53:00

I-130

Can my wife send a copy of her passport for the I-130 that still has her maiden name, or do we need to get her a new one before we file.
Thank you!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-11 14:18:00

my I-130 is approved, whats next step, what form to sent next?

QUOTE (guatetaliana @ Aug 16 2008, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here is a nice flowchart showing the shortcuts you can take at the NVC. (Loto's shortcut). You can also check James' shortcuts, which give you a very detailed description of what you need and how you can make each step go fast.

here is the newer 2.0 ver

Lotos IR1/CR1 Guide

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-08-16 22:19:00

Filling in the I130

QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Sep 23 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (GoddessGrrrl @ Sep 23 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok, so it's all figured out and ready to send! I have butterflies...

Don't be nervous, the service centers are moving much faster than they were a year ago!! Good Luck!

Oh great I was having the same problem, so you say Foxit? Is it free software or $$$?

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-24 14:09:00

Bump...

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-30 00:15:00

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 26 2008, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Sep 26 2008, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 26 2008, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bump........

You can send USPS Express to the regular lockbox if you don't require a signature.

Thank you Ling Ling!

Is it better to send it to the regular lock box or to the express deliveries address on third floor?

Thank you!

Edited by Em4oAndKrisi, 28 September 2008 - 01:00 PM.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-28 13:00:00

QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Sep 26 2008, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 26 2008, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bump........

You can send USPS Express to the regular lockbox if you don't require a signature.

Thank you Ling Ling!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-26 15:05:00

Bump........

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-26 01:26:00

I have another question

When mailing the I-130 with USPS overnight does it go to the same lock box, for example:

If you are the petitioner and you reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming and you are filing only Form I-130, mail the petition to the USCIS Lockbox Facility. The address is as follows:

USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107

or does it go to:

For couriers/express deliveries:

USCIS
Attn:FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Thank you

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-24 16:43:00

QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Sep 23 2008, 05:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

when additional pages are needed for any form just take plain paper ref to original number and continue on, then be sure to sign and date the added page

G325 (page2) continued
question (?)
x
x
x
x
signature, date

Thank you!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-23 16:35:00

Bump...

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-23 02:47:00

QUOTE (Lars-N-Yenia @ Sep 21 2008, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When we sent our I-130 off this is what was included:
Completed I-130 form
Completed G-325a forms (1 for me,USC and 1 for my wife)
Original copy of marriage certificate (translated and stamped with offical seal) this is easy to get an original copy of, why not send original
Official copy of my birth certificate (USC) (again, this is easy to get another copy of)
(2) passport pics...1 of me and 1 of her
I also included, but was not required to, a notorized copy of my passport bio page and new jersey drivers licsense, we DIDN"T send any avidavits, pics, emails or any other supporting evidence of our marriage besides the translated marriage certificate...I didn't even include a cover letter....if all else fails, there is a check list of required documents to send on the instruction pages of the I-130...pics and emails and avidavits are more for the interview....good luck

What if I can't fit my employment history in the space provided on form G-325a?
Thank you!

Edited by Em4oAndKrisi, 22 September 2008 - 02:30 PM.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-22 14:29:00

Bump.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-21 01:29:00

QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Sep 19 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi...

If you decided to have the sworn affidavits My friend used their own format. and they went fine...
Please click the link to view it. [witness affidavits].

I also really want to know if 9. Birth certificate of the beneficiary is still needed?
My husband and I are about to submit our petition of I-130 prolly next month.

Thank you for the affidavits my_panacea = Greg. And yes can someone else whey in on:
9. Birth certificate and copy of the beneficiary's passport, is it still needed?
On Monday I will call USCIS and ask them, but I am pretty sure I will not get a definite answer.
Thank you all for the support and help!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-20 00:45:00

QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 19 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 19 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 19 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

I do not believe with the I-130 it is required .... If I am not mistaken, the original will be requested by NVC however.

Oh and how about:
10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage
Does anyone have a template for this?

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-19 13:04:00

QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 19 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-19 12:05:00

Hey everybody? I have a quick question on the issue of I-130 supporting documents from the list below.
Some people are telling me that they need to be translated and notarized photo copies, some say they need to be translated and notarized certified by the foreign ministry copies issued by the according authority and some say just plain copies.
WHICH ONE IS IT???

OH AND I READ SOMEWHERE THAT 9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport IS NOT NEEDED ANY MORE IS IT TRUE?

THANK YOU SO MUCH I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

==============================================================================

Attachment 1 – I-130 Cover Sheet (Delete items that don't apply to your case)

Month Day, Year

<USCIS Address>

Subject: I-130 Petition for my spouse <Beneficiary’s full name>

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, <Petitioner’s Full Name>, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, <Beneficiary’s Full Name>.

Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

1. Completed and signed form I-130
2. Check for I-130 filing fee
3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)
4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)
5. Copy of my U.S Passport to prove U.S citizenship OR Copy of my naturalization certificate to prove U.S citizenship
6. Copy of my birth certificate
7. Copy of our marriage certificate
8. Copy of divorce decrees or death certificates of petitioner/beneficiary
9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport
10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

Copies of the documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.

I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (NNN) NNN-NNNN, or at the address below.

Thank you,

<Petitioner’s Signature>

<Petitioner’s Full Name>

<Petitioner's SSN>

<Petitioner’s U.S Address>

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-19 01:30:00

QUOTE (Pappu1980 @ Oct 1 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Google would index pages based on number of links related to given search query not based on title. Since WIKI is internal to VJ, it title of page will not matter anything to Google page rank.

What do you suggest then if you are the expert? What can we do to make it easier to find?

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-01 02:22:00

I moved the Guide to: How Do I Bring My Spouse (Husband or Wife) to Live in the United States? I think it will be easier to find in google if its worded that way.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-30 00:46:00

QUOTE (Pappu1980 @ Sep 24 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I added some links to list of all US Consulates and Embassays. I think in the process of copy/paste some of them has issue.

I will fix it later when I would have some chance. Thanks for letting me know.

Thank you Pappu1980

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-26 01:28:00

QUOTE (Pappu1980 @ Sep 9 2008, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 9 2008, 04:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is what I am talking about The Guide

I posted this guide first created by Loto on VJWiki but it still needs tons of work, I see now some people are taking interest and are already trying to make it better.
So what I am suggesting is give your opinion, critique and judgment so we can make it better.
I invite all Wiki Masters to participate in this.

What version of LOTO's guide did you use when creating the page on WIKI. I know that LOTO made a lot of changes and then published many version accordingly. He also told me to put it on wiki but then I got busy at work so I couldn't focus on it for a while. Meanwhile you published this guide on WIKI so over the weekend I made some correction for better look and feel.

I can definitely contribute to WIKI page improving look and feel as well as content.

Previously I worked mostly on James's Shortcuts. There is still more correction required on DS-230 section. I know that LOTO used to refer to wiki page of James's shortcuts while creating this guide for NVC process.

Let's hope that other people also join in this effort as wiki syntax is not bad, and there is tons of help available online.

Pappu1980 I think you need to go over the links in the guide and fix them up a little bit. Since you made some changes some of them don't work.
Thank you for your help, keep up the good work

Edited by Em4oAndKrisi, 24 September 2008 - 01:53 PM.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-24 13:51:00

QUOTE (franklie @ Sep 24 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is this now the definitive guide? The Guide

It is a cleaner version than Loto's guide and seems easier to use.

I appreciate all who have contributed their expertise in improving it.

Not to take the credit away from Loto, this is his guide I just posted it on the Wiki.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-24 13:26:00

Bring it on!!!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-12 03:02:00

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 10 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Pappu1980 @ Sep 9 2008, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 9 2008, 04:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It was the newest at the time 2.0 and I still think it is.

Is that all the comments you have other than that you think it is perfect? Come on! Give me some more

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-12 02:59:00

QUOTE (Pappu1980 @ Sep 9 2008, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Sep 9 2008, 04:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It was the newest at the time 2.0 and I still think it is.

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-10 11:42:00

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-09-09 03:13:00

QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Oct 5 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't think it matters at all because it is ap personel choice and easy to explain if asked. However, take your time and fill the paperwork out correct and you should be fine. my wife is chinese and does not want to keep her family name. She has choosen to take mine by her choice. But, it is true most chinsese women choice to keep there family name and never change it even when they marry another chinese man there.

Thank you all for responding. Now I don't feel silly anymore, I feel confident

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-05 08:50:00

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 5 2008, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Traditions vary and name changing at marriage is a personal choice. For example, in China women traditionally keep their same name all their life. My wife kept hers but understands some people may call her by my family name. She's ok with that. Even in the US, it is becoming quite common for women to keep their maiden name when married.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-05 07:43:00

QUOTE (Peter @ Oct 5 2008, 06:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Oct 5 2008, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everybody! I have a silly question. I am debating now with my fiancee whether we should change her name or keep her maiden name when we get married. My only concern is the government workers that see fraud in any marriage. We want to keep her maiden name because it will save us tons of time and effort. But I want the hole process to go smoothly so I am kind of paranoid. So what do you think?
Thank you all!

From your info it says you are going after a CR1/IR1 so I assume you are already married? I am the US citizen and when I married my husband I kept my maiden name just to keep everything simple during the process. When he comes to the USA I will change my name to his. Hope this info helps. I am not sure if this is possible or how it works if your wife is not the USA citizen.

Thank you all for the response I appreciate it. How did not changing your name affect the speed of your approval?

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-05 06:27:00

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-05 04:05:00

Please help I-130 driving me crazy!!!

QUOTE (himher @ Oct 9 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Our I130, I129F, and G325A forms were all like that. I created a (word) document that I attached to each form and called it "I130 supplemental" (each form had a seperate supplemental). We referenced the section number and line number aka Section 3 line 2a and typed in what was supposed to go in that field.

I created that form after I put the entire package together, and signed and dated each supplement (including the supplement for my wife's G325A) and paperclipped it to the form. It must have been OK, everything has been processed with no problems through AOS approval.

I figured it out

I used Adobe LiveCycle Designer 8.0. Just open the form with it go to the text box you need to expand and stretch it. Only one thing, when you save it all of your inputs on the form will disappear and you have to start ALL over again. Good Luck! And thank you!!!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-09 12:55:00

Please help I-130 driving me crazy!!!

What can I do? I have Adobe Acrobat Professional 8.1.2 but I am not good with it. What can I do if one of the fields provided is too small and I can't fit my name in it. I get a plus sign and when I print it it will not show the hole text.
Please help!

Thank you!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-09 10:17:00

Sending I-130

Thank you all

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-10 12:18:00

Sending I-130

I am Sending my I-130 but I am very nervous and I am afraid I will forget something. So please help, what do you think?

1. Completed and signed form I-130
2. Check for I-130 filing fee $355US
3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph - Petitioner
4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph – Beneficiary
5. Copy of my naturalization certificate to prove U.S citizenship
6. Copy of my birth certificate
7. Copy of our marriage certificate
8. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport
9. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

I also intend to include copies of my US and Bulgarian passports biographic and visa pages to prove travel to Bulgaria an some boarding passes.
What do you think?
Thank you

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-10 06:57:00

G-325

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 9 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you are a US citizen through Naturalization, your A# should be on your Naturalization cert. If your spouse had lived in the USA on a residency visa like Student, Worker, or had a green-card as some time then your spouse may have an A# too, if not then "NONE"

Thank you!!!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-09 14:25:00

G-325

On G-325 top right corner File Number: A_____________ Is that my former alien registration number or what is it???
Thank you!!!

Em4oAndKrisi

Male

Bulgaria

2008-10-09 13:04:00