ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA in MANILA

Hi everyone! My wife has already passed the interview, and we got her visa already. I would just like to know is the envelope supposed to be cut at the top right corner exposing the documents? I am so careful about this "envelope" but I would just like to know if it does arrive like this for everyone else as well.... especially for the ones in Manila. The envelope itself is SEALED, but again - the right corner part is EXPOSED...I sure hope that's intentional.

Let me know guys.

Thanks!

That is normal.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-19 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete at the NVC!

Hopefully, I'll have an interview by mid June!!

:dance:

Call NVC in about 2 weeks. Either you will get a schedule for June or nothing yet.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-23 00:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline to receive green card and SS Card in mail after POE with IR-1/CR-1 Visa

We entered April 8th, 2007 on IR-1.
No welcome letter, SS Card or Green Card received in our mailbox yet as of 04/24/2007
16 days so far.


Please post your POE date and if you entered on IR-1 or CR-1 and the date you received your welcome letter, SS Card and Green Card.

In order to get current timeframes, please post only if you entered at POE on or after Jan 1st, 2007.

It's only two weeks! Wait up to 4 weeks for them.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-25 03:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswrecked when put on AR even i am an IR applicant

It wasn't written on the packet 4 yet i still provided a copy just to be safe....and still was refused by the pre-interviewee and the CO. And i was avoiding to be on AR but i didn't make it....i've been in this process for 17 months...darn! i can't wait to get out.

waiting is so easy to say but try y'all to wait is so hard and tiring.

thanks for the sympathy friend.


so sad to hear ur experience but nothing to worry about, it is not a hopeless case...the fact that they let u pay for delbros delivery is a positive sign...just patiently wait and it wont take long...i just wanna ask, is CENOMAR really required for an IR1 visa application?

Ah, you're here also. Well, I hope you will be out of AR soon! 17 month process is too long.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-19 03:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long will it take for a IR-1 Interview if the papers were completed on March 12 2007 and the embassy is in Lagos, Nigeria?

I was told that I did not need to persue the K3 visa due to the fact that My other papers were already approved. So I sent all our papers to the NVC office where now we wait for an Interview date with the lagos embassy in Nigeria. I am very new to the Fourm and dont know how to do the time line. So any Help that I could get would be most helpful. My papers were completed on March 12 2007. They are in the NVC office waiting to be given an interview date..... :help:

From NVC case completed to interview...I'd say about 2-3 months give or take a month. Sometimes even longer as 5-6 months from some members.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-07-25 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and I-864A evaluation

I-864A is household member contract between petitioner and household member

My Question is I am using my Father as Household member (He has filed Joint tax return for last 3 years. Do You think we should submited my mothers I-864A also since we all live together in joint family)
My Case is already approved at NVC and left for Indian embassy. This is the only quesiton I have. I am worried abou it little bit. Please help


I think NVC will send me letter before approving my case if their was anything like this am i right or wrong dont know?

Thanks
Calijatt

No need another I-864A. Your parents had filed joint income tax.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-07-30 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 and AOS fee bill

Hello Everybody,

Is the DS 3032 and AOS fee bill should be generated together and mail to the petitioners?
My husband got the AOS fee bill and sent the bill payment to NVC at the end of June. But he still didn't receive the DS3032 form by mail so far. Also he couldn't find the case number.
How we should do now?

Look forward to hearing back!
Hope all your journeys are going well.


Sophie

Maybe they forgot to include the DS-3032 with the AOS fee bill but you should be getting the DS-3032 also. Did you received it yet?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-07-30 04:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?
Your husband needs to file another I-130 for your son.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-07-30 03:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespls help me

hello

i m new to this forum n appreciate any help i get here

my brother got his cr- visa few days back and he was apprehensive to know

after going to us does he have to apply for ssn and ssc again at local office coz i think he filled ds-230 part 2 and wrote yes there

however he needs to work there urgently due to financial crisis n needs to know whethr he will get the ssn and ssc at home address /? or he needs to apply there again ?

thanks a lot,
pratibha

He will receive his SS card within 2-4 weeks after arrival. If not, just follow up at the SS office.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-08-05 04:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a Social security number?

Hi, I came to the US on Saturday on a CR-1. The immigration officer told me to take my passport to a social security office to get issued with a number so I did today. When I got there though I was asked for my employment authorization card as it was needed by the computer, I wasn't issued with one and was fairly sure I didn't need one as I've come across on the CR-1. I handed him my passport with the stamp in it but he just seemed to look through notes and which makes me think he didn't really know what he was doing.

I came from the UK and am fairly sure I ticked the box on the form to be issued a SS number anyways so should I just be waiting for my greencard to arrive and maybe get put in to the system or should I be hitting the social security office this early and apply for a card?

Any help would be appreciated.

Wait at least 2-4 weeks for your SS card & green card to arrive.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-08-08 03:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmistake, cover sheet ?
QUOTE (john & jean @ Sep 10 2007, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
submitted i130& g325 w/no cover sheet, real person@ USCIS said should be ok. any hints other than ADD meds?Mailed 7/27/07, recd. ANY reason to worry. Have not heard anything yet. COULD THIS CAUSE DELAY? WHAT, HOW, WHERE. HELP, PLZ... helpsmilie.gif
As the others say, no need to worry.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-09-10 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC automated/live operator (DS230)
QUOTE (Ness and Keith @ Sep 10 2007, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I will just want to ask f how you will know if ur DS230 is generated or not. Will the automated operator tell u if they already generated it or not... Or you will know it tru live operator? unsure.gif

Thanks for the inputs.

Have a great day! star_smile.gif
Sept 10, 2007 - Send DS230 2 NVC (priority mail, used Jame's Shortcut)

You mean you sent the DS-230 without ever knowing if NVC sent it?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-09-10 23:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRescheduling K3 interview Date
QUOTE (Ness and Keith @ Sep 14 2007, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I just want to ask if any of you here tried rescheduling ur K3 visa interview in USEM-Manila? Is it usually a mo. after your old schedule or you can set your preferred date?

Since I'm planning to reschedule my K3 visa to catch up with my CR1 interview, so that, at least i have already a schedule interview date for my CR1 while having my K3 visa interview. I'm thinking of requesting the CR1 visa during my K3 interview..

The info you can give about rescheduling will highly be appreciated.. .. helpsmilie.gif


Thank you and have a great day.. Wishing u all the best in this so long process...
Your CR-1 file might not arrive yet by the time your K-3 interview comes. Should you have your K-3 visa, you may or may not want to wait for your CR-1 interview.

You can reschedule but it may be 2-3 months after.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-09-15 00:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUpgrading F2A to IR1

I am from the Philippines and my husband (my petitioner who resides in the US) will be sending a letter of upgrade to the NVC together with a copy of his naturalization certificate and the approval notice.

Must've been a long time since your husband petitioned you.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-03-10 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow More Waiting!!!!!!!
That's alot of documents! Good luck to you both on your dreams.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-10-31 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI hate VSC

I just wanted to complain to try and cheer myself up - been waiting since the 1st of October, I got touched on the 15th and then nothing for another month. I know lots of people have waited much longer, but it's depressing to read all the comments about how great and fast and wonderful VSC is, and then to get nowhere myself.

Is there any easy way to check if they physically mailed me anything that never arrived? I got my girl to check for me and she said they hadn't, but I always feel more comfortable checking myself. She said she couldn't get a real human, is there any trick to doing so? I could ask them to check what the status is, in case something bad happened.

Don't worry, your time will come soon. Just be patient.

Edited by dmaster123, 28 November 2006 - 04:10 AM.

alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-11-28 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance for a 17 years old..

I don't really think we need to tell them that it's not appropriate for them to get married. Different cultural norms and whatnot. They didn't come here to be told how to live their lives. Now when it's a 50 year old guy asking how he can marry his 16-year-old Filipina molestee, THAT'S when I start voicing my opinion a little louder.

Not just the Philippines, all other countries as well.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-12-02 02:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelay this time of year?
Don't forget to mention the backlogs. You can imagine how many petitions goes to each service centers a day.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-12-15 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

I just called NVC and was told that my case was sent out to Jamaica today :dance: :dance: Things seem to be moving along 20 days from NOA2 approval to I-129f being shipped out!!! My file was at NVC for 2 days!! :thumbs:

Great to know eh?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-12-20 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHmm... should I be concerned about NOA2 to NVC?

The same thing happened to me when I called the automated line. I got a letter from the NVC on the 20th of december saying in a week it would be forwarded to the embassy. I called everyday, it kept telling me we have no record. So after three days I called an operator and they told me it was sent to the embassy on the 15th of december.

Did it arrived at the embassy yet?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-12-25 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHmm... should I be concerned about NOA2 to NVC?

I received my NOA2 through email on Dec 5th and later in the mail. However, as of today (about 3 weeks later), I called NVC to check on my CIS receipt number. Their automated system tells me they have "no record" of it. Should I be concerned or should I try emailing NVC manually instead to see if they have further received it and could have sent it out already? Anyone in my situation or similar? Thanks.

Just relax! You just received the NOA-2. Plus, it's the holiday season so things are slow.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2006-12-25 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled I-129F today!

I sent my I-129F today and used the old form. I read here that the old I-129F was to be used until February 18, 2007.
Did that change?
Will this confusion NEVER end?

Where did you get that old form from?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-04 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew adress

Since we filed for our k1 my soon to be hubby moved to a different adress. When I arived in the states a few days ago I told him he just had moved and what i should do. They told me to download a form and fill it out, but being so tired I didnt quit here what she said. Anyone know what form to fill out for a change of adress?

Click here: https://egov.immigra...i/go?action=coa
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-10 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa fee

Hi,

Anyone here know when are we suppose to pay the visa? is it at the time of the intervew or before my fiancee goes to the embassy ? The instruction packet wasnt very clear on that.



Thanks

Yep, next time let us know what country your fiancee is from or fill in your profile so we are better to answer your questions.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-11 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can you see....

Timelines for all the people that filed in Nov and how many so far are approved. Sorry in advance if it seems like a stupid question. I looked around and don't see it. :blush:

Click here: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=50777
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-17 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview/Manila
I would take the medical 2-4 weeks before interview in case something pops up.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-17 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do after NOA2

I have been looking at the flowchart and reading some shortcuts (jamies shortcuts) to find out what I would need to do next to make sure the whole process goes as smooth and quick as possible.

few questions i have are..

1. Jamie's shortcut seems like its mostly for ppl who are doin i-130. It says AOS i-864 and we i-129f filers do i-134 so can we still use jamies shortcut by subsituting the i-864 with i-134?


2. What are the exact steps in detail of what will happen next. Yes i know packet 3 will be sent out. first. What can i do to speed up the process by already having most forms filled out? What payment bills need to be made etc?

the reason i want to get this done asap is because I am going out of the country for 5 weeks to see my fiance in india. I dont want the process to just freeze as i will not be here. I can fill out all the forms sign everything and have all the payment certified checks made and leave with friend who can mail them out for me.

James shortcuts does not work with K routes.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-28 03:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change during proccess

my fiance is about to move from her house. how can we get the address changed on the application that i just send off?

You can change your address online:
https://egov.immigra...i/go?action=coa
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-02-28 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Costumer Service 24/7?

Hi guys! just wondering if the USCIS Costumer Service entertain calls 24/7. do they?

thanks!
wife2be :)

Only automated system is 24/7. The hours to get a live person are as follows:

Live assistance is available Monday through Friday as follows:

Customers calling from Alaska: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time;
Customers calling from Hawaii: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time;
Customers calling from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time;
Customers calling from anywhere else in the United States: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
In Guam, live assistance is available Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.

The best times to call the NCSC for personal assistance are Tuesday through Friday.

Automated Services and Live Assistance

Customers can access automated information through a menu of automated options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

USCIS Live Assistance Hours
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-03-04 02:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnno noa1 + change of address - what to do ?

ok , i filled dec.1st 2006 , the only thing i got was a notice that the check was cashed .i have not recived a noa1 or any notice since .
at the end of feb. i moved to a new place ( i was renting , and they sold the house ) . what should i do ? i dont even have a case number , so , what good would it be calling ? the only thing the usc has is my e-mail and phone number whaich did not change when i was forced to move.
i know i should have a lest got a noa1 by now , or am i wrong . and by now noa2 are being handed out and i have not even got a notice about a noa1 . man , i hope i didnt do something wrong , plese some one let me know .
one last thing a read some where that we can sign up for automatic e-mail update , how and /where did you sing up for this ? most of my bussness is done by e-mail or on the phone , i really dont use postal mail unless i have too .

thank you very much ......

Click here: https://egov.immigra.../jsps/index.jsp to sign up for auto email case updates.

You get the receipt number from the back of a cancelled check.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-03-04 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDELBROS

I recieved my passport and packet from delbros today exactly 12:00PM. Yohooooooooooooooo... i'll be in USA soon with my honey Scott :dance: :whistle: but i will miss my friends :crying: , my fevorite foods and beaches :help:

:devil: I Love You honey :devil:

That's the way life goes. Congratulations!
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-03-07 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do you guys find so much info

NOA is "Notice of Action", and has been stated here, are the I-797 forms that you will recieve when your K-3 visa is approved (I-129F) and Non immigrant petition, (I-130) is approved.

Non-immigrant petition?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-03-10 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out G325A: Employment History question
Why not ask your fiancee to fill out another G-325A and send that to you?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-01 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling at which centre?

When I file, I am not sure which address to use as my last US address.

The last time I lived on US soil was at RAF Feltwell here in the UK - paid taxes to that as well.

But the last place I lived in the US itself was Oklahoma - so I am not sure where to file.

Any suggestions?

Do you have a home in the US?
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-07 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmove to another state while papers on the process???

hi guys. i have a question that i really really need an answer as soon as possible. i filed my I-129f in kansas but i have to move to another state. is it possible for me to change address while my papers are on the process?? or if i move to another state, i have to file a new one? any help would greatly appreciated. thank youin advnace

Timeline
------------------------
February 23, 2007- I-129F sent
March 2, 2007 - CSS
March 9, 2007 - Received NOA1

You can download the AR-11 here: http://www.uscis.gov.../form/ar-11.pdf and send it at the address provided.

OR

You can change your address online here: https://egov.immigra...i/go?action=coa
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-22 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried

Did you write a check? If so, you can find out if it has been cashed....

Also, you can get the case file receipt number on the back of the cancelled check.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-23 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried
Looking in someone's timeline is just an estimate date to you. Most members here have various timelines differential. Some got their NOA in 1 week, some got theirs in 2 weeks & sometimes 3 or even 4 weeks. Just give it time, do something to get your mind off of your worriness. Then you might get an NOA in the mail.

Edited by alohaspirit, 23 April 2007 - 08:07 PM.

alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-23 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat If No Middle Name...?

My fiance does not have a middle name, only first and last. So, when filling out the I-29F where it asks for middle name, do you just leave it blank or write 'None"? What has your experience with this been? You all give fantastic replies...thank you in advance!

Does he/she have a middle name on his/her birth certificate? If not then put None.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-25 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Strict?

Anyone know how strict they are about Certified Copies of Police Records and Court Records? Thease are minor Drinking related Arrest ,20 to 30 years ago and it would be very difficult to obtain Certifield Copies, I have Stamped Court Approved Copies ,will that be sufficent or will it cause A RFE? any related experience with this issue would be welcomed. Thank you in Advance. :help Tim & Janice

In filing petition? No need certified copy. Just a copy is fine as stated in the instructions. All they need is the copies of documents.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-17 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid they lose our petition packet?: UPDATE
Sorry that this happened to both of you but if there is nothing else that USCIS staff or congressmen can do, then you'll just have to have patience.
alohaspiritMalePhilippines2007-04-25 03:19:00