Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Missing Info/864-ds230	Hi All, I have had a SERIOUSLY bad day. Sad. lonely, missing my beloved and tired-bad combo ! When I came home from an overbooked day at work, I decided to phone up the NVC to see if anything has gone on with our case since Thursday... They received the last of our paperwork on April 24th. When I phoned up, I was informed via automated response that a "checklist" was sent out yesterday. Apparently, there's some missing/incomplete info. I was devastated. I know I dotted all my "i"'s and crossed all of my "t"'s... I am so upset...I figure it will cost us yet another week or two sorting this out...I thought we were in the last lap of this miserable stretch. So, knowing I'd find some strong shoulders here-I decided to post my lament. I found a thread from Legaleagle-the same thing happened to her, Mary and Angel this week...when Mary and Angel spoke with operators, they were told that their cases were complete... Is there anyone else that this has happened to?? I pray that this is the same problem for us and when I call them Monday, they will say that our case is complete as well... Please send us some good energy...we really need some today. Thanks. -Rose & Graham	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-04-29 19:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	we are finally finished!!!!!!!	Congratulations ! Enjoy life !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-09 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just received our NOA1	Welcome ! There are WONDERFUL people here that will help you with everything from forms to keeping your sanity. Congratulations on your NOA1. I hope your journey goes smoothly and swiftly. My unsolicited advice for playing the waiting game: keep busy, stay hopeful always, and do your research. Be one step ahead, be well informed, and have everything ready BEFORE you need it. This forum has been a Godsend to many of us. Best Wishes ! -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-10 07:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Autotmated System	I am feeling sad for you. I wish I could say something to make you feel better.... Please remember my e-mail if you need an ear. I am up late most nights and am usually at my PC for lack of being able to sleep. I am sorry that I can't do more to help. -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-09 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Autotmated System	((((HUG)))))) I hope it's the fastest one in history. I am sending you some good energy ! -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-09 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Autotmated System	Hi Joyeann ! It said the same thing for mine-but then I got an RFE !!! (I corrected the problem and sent it back) Seems that they update the system very slowly. Speak to someone, and you may find out something different. I have my fingers crossed that you're completed ! Good Luck ! : ) -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-09 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230	Hi ... 1. You will need the barcode sheet (see James' shortcuts for the ds-230 barcode info) 2. Part I of the form (part II to be filled out at embassy) 3. The biographic information page from the benficiary's passport That's it...and you're done ! Good Luck and happy to hear things are moving along rapidly and smoothly for you ! -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-13 16:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long is I-130-CR1 visa valid ?	HI, It's a green card actually. The only thing needing to be done is to lift conditions on it, which must be done 90 days prior to the beneficiary's 2 year anniversary in the US. -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-03-29 08:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	stupid question	Hi Cari ! No Q is stupid, as this whole process is so complex sometimes. Yep. They can indeed travel, as with a CR1-the AP comes along with it. That is exactly why Graham and I chose it...We have a friend who was waiting on an AP, and sadly his dad fell ill. Eventually he got an emergency AP, but he never got to say goodbye to him. He arrived to tend to his mum a day after his dad was buried. Knowing this, we never went to the K3, and decided for us, this was our best option. Thankfully, my in-laws (God bless them) are very healthy, but things do happen unexpectedly. So, yeah-long story short-your boys can go anywhere they want ! : ) -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-04-05 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Did I cover everything	Hi Joye... Nope..nothing new today with NVC, but I have bigger fish to fry. One of my ferrets is VERY ill and he's terminal-so, I am kind of on a death watch... Don't get yourself in a tizzy and don't try to do it all at once. Do some, and get away from it. While you're away from it, you will re-charge your batteries and have a fresh perspective on what needs to be sent. Relax...you're going to be fine.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-18 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Did I cover everything	Hi Joye... I have a REAL problem with organization, so made files for him... 1. All of the stuff from USCIS...325's, I-130 and NOA1 and NOA2 2. Another file from NVC...DS-3032, I-864 (and all paperwork submitted in conjunction), DS-203 3. For Interview...My divorce cert's, My birh cert., marriage cert., photos, travel reciepts, wedding photos, wedding invitation, etc... I think you seem to have it covered, though ! 19 days ! WooooHoooo ! (I am still waiting over here, with hope that we'll be completed by the end of the week) -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-17 14:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case Complete from NVC - May 16	Excellent News Ed ! Glad to hear it all worked out so quickly for you !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-17 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I can't believe it!!	Congratulations ! I am so happy for you ! That is BEYOND fast !!!! Awesome !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-15 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Off To London !!!	Thank You Vee ! I am quite happy and relaxed now that all of this is out of the way... Thank you for being there when I was doing all that whining about that 864 (I still spit when I think about it !) hahahah ! Let's hope that the next few weeks sail by, we get our dates, and life will get good again ! Thanks again !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-24 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Off To London !!!	Thanks everyone ! I am ecstatic about this...I had been in the worst mood for weeks...road rage, talking to myself, and just being plain miserable. My anxiety level had risen to the point where I was thinking of tapping into my Boxer's Xanax ! (she has seperation anxiety) Usually I am such an optimist. I can find something to smile or laugh about in most situations, but recently I had lost my spark b/c of this-I felt as if the end would never come. I know we have the last lap to go in this triathalon of waiting, but I am just so happy that this is coming to a close now. I am looking toward the future with a smile. Thanks for the good wishes. So many of you have helped me along the way, with support, advice and kind words. I thank you. And so, the last lap begins... -Rose Edited by MrsBruce5, 23 May 2006 - 08:12 AM.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-23 08:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Off To London !!!	Hello... I am beside myself with happiness today ! I had a few minutes to spare today between patients, and decided just for the hell of it, to call the NVC, so I could hear once again, that our checklist is under review... ...something made me press 5, and speak to someone.... I spoke to a very sweet girl named Nina, who told me .... CASE COMPLETE !!!!!! hahahahhahah !!!!!! It's been a long 2 years of legal red tape throughout my divorce, our paperwork, our NY wedding that never happened, our co-sponsor dropping out, our RFE, etc...etc...etc... It's time to start cleaning out the closets and make some space for my man !!! (I still cannot believe it-someone pinch me !) -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-22 15:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved	Congratualtions !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-24 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Delivered !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 23:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Hi Bethanie... Although I would love to post it here to share with everyone, I cannot seem to get it here on this post... Can I e-mail it to you? PM me with the address and I will send it on over.. And the same goes for anyone else who may want to have a look...feel free to PM me , and I will send it over as well ! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Hi Bethanie... I think maybe I can help you with that... I made a list over the last few weeks from researching posts & such. I stopped home between patients to walk my (evil) dogs-I will post my list sometime after 9:00 when I get finished for the night. : )	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Hi Bethanie... I get paranoid that I will forget to send something to him and delay us. I do too many things at one time and sometimes forget to dot my "i"' s and cross my "t"'s . It's just a something I cannot get away from-my achille's heel since I can remember...I am just NOT detail oriented. I am always too busy looking at the BIG picture and forget the small stuff sometimes...I let it happen with the 864, and I screwed us up by a few weeks. I just don't want a repeat performance... Heyyyyy.... Did you happen to notice that the package was signed for??? Wooo Hooo...hope we were in there. Thank you for that info. Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 13:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Oh yeah, I have every intention of sending them-LOL !!! And I am going to tell him to keep asking the CO if she/he wants to see them -hehheheh !!!! Ah, well...the price of being paranoid is pricey ! Thanks Euro ! : ) PS-Congrats on your green card ! Edited by MrsBruce5, 26 May 2006 - 11:54 AM.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Thanks Euro ! Yes, I am the USC. This is his 1st marriage. I didn't need the divorce cert's? Holy #######...I just spent $100 for nothing???? (I am slapping myself ) LOL !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Previous Marriage Cert's	Hi... I am getting papers ready for Graham's interview, and I have a Q. We haven't gotten pkg 4 yet, but I am just being prepared in advance due to my paranoid state of mind. I have certified divorce certificates for my 2 previous marriages, but do I need to get the marriage certificates as well?? I have one on hand, but the other one was from 18 years ago (yeah-I was young & stupid) If I have to order it up, I will-it's just that I'm not sure how necessary it would be... Any takers? Thanks !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-26 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 - who is the RESPONDENT??	Hi Louise, If you are doing a CR1, only part 1 should be sent back. Part II is to be completed at the embassy. No worries, you can ask them there. Good Luck at the interview Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-28 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview in less than 30 Hours	Wooo Hoooo ! She'll sail right through ! Best of luck & try not to get stressed. I hear London is quite user-friendly. My fingers are crossed for a smooth sail ! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-29 08:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	SURVEY-Kingston, Jamaica (CR1/IR)	Vee !!! You got your date??? June, eh? Oh, that is just fantastic news. I am thrilled for you, girl ! Keep in touch !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-30 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Confused on which Visa Option! K1 - K3 – DCF	Randy, I posted on the DCF forum for you, as it seems that it is the most viable option for what you wish to accomplish.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-01 00:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Prep	What Aussie says...With this process, I have viewed thinngs through the eyes of Murphy's Law, and have taken up for as many possibilities of something going amiss, as I can think of. Thanks Mich ! I will def. have a look ! Thanks for the well wishes, Munch !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-01 07:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Prep	Yeah... I have HEAPS of cards from our wedding in Aberdeen, and a great autograph book as well. I shouldn't have taken them back to NY with me, but that's life... Yes, I agree. I feel the same...easy as it may be in Sydney or London-why take the chance if it's so simple to prevent. I am going to send it out soon, even though we are still waiting for a date... just in case something gets delayed with mail. I have 2 copies made here as well, just in case...I have found that this entire process is easier if you anticipate that there will be bumps in the road, and do your best to be wily and outsmart any possibility of something getting screwed up... As for your interview...I can imagine what it must feel like...so much excitement, so much to look forward to ! All you have been waiting for is happening ! I cannot think of a better way to feel !!! You are going to ace it ! After that, have a few drinks and relax with your friends & family and bask in your success !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-31 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Prep	Hi Aussie, No...My accountant thought it best to file for me as 'head of household"-without him, as his income would have affected things adversely... I also remembered that I have flight tickets, wedding invitations, and our photographer should have our wedding book ready by next week ! Am I being ####### rententive, or do they really scrutinize things as much as that?? Hey Aussie, How are you holding up ? 4 more days till you go to the dance ! Lucky girl ! Edited by MrsBruce5, 31 May 2006 - 11:08 PM.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-31 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Prep	Hi... I would like to begin gathering things to send over to Mr. Bruce for his upcoming interview, which hopefully will be sometime in late July... I have organized the following to send to him: My papers from USCIS: I-130 (copy) Both G-325a's (copy) my birth certficate (original) my divorce papers (certified) marriage certificate (certified) and a passport photo of Graham (for his medical) NOA1 NOA2 Copies of papers from NVC: DS-3032 I-864 I-864 (co-sponsor) I-864A DS-203 I believe he will get the interview letter, and medical papers sent to him in Scotland. Am I forgetting anything? Should I send our joint bank account statements ? Bills with both names? My mobile phone records with ump-teen text messages to his phone My UK phone card purchase records E-mails Thanks ! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-31 21:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Our I-130 is Approved	Great news ! Congratulations ! James' shortcuts are a blessing !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-01 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	question	Don't worry about that...Mine were stamped that way as well, and were accepted with no problems at all. 2003 & 2004's were transcripts, and 2005 was a copy. Don't worry-you're cool with that !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-01 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I think I made a huge mistake...	Hey Joye !! Glad to hear you got most of it sorted ! I was thinking about you today and was hoping for some good stuff for you ! Excellent news ! I would write a letter regarding the incident and fax it over to Ali, just so there is some sort of back up. I am sorry you had to go through this stress, but I am happy that it's over... Next week, your husband will have his visa, and this will be a fading memory Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-02 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I think I made a huge mistake...	Hi Joye, Check your PM. Spoke with my Fed/Ex friend today. Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-30 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I think I made a huge mistake...	Good Luck, my friend. (((fingers crossed for a speedy resolution)))) Get some rest... Will PM you after I speak with her (in the afternoon) when I come home to walk beasts. (We have no internet at work) Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-29 22:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I think I made a huge mistake...	Hi... Yeah, I would call NVC and get another pkt 4 to fax as well as calling DHL, just to cover your butt. I know it's an unecessary stressor in all of this, and you certainly don't deserve such BS. It's going to work out. Keep me posted. Ohhhhh.....I have a friend that works for FedEx, and she may be able to offer up some advice. Her number is at my office, and I will give her a phone tomorrow. Will PM you tomorrow afternoon what she tells me. (((((HUG)))))	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-29 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I think I made a huge mistake...	Hello My Friend, 1st-Have a deep breath. Things are workable. You have time to work it out. Tomorrow, call DHL and speak with a supervisor. Find out where it is exactly, and call that hub. Be as nice and as calm as you can muster up. Be kind, and calm, and tell them what you need done and why... Get names (first and last) of everyone you speak with-write down times as well. If they cannot help you, ask very nicely, "who can I speak to that can help us ?" They have to give you over to someone that can help. Accept nothing less than getting someone to help you ...Strong, yet kind is the best way to get it done. Ask the questions and let them respond without saying a word. (a common sales closing technique) It works... Also, have Ali call them as well, in the same manner... See what happens with that...You'd be surprised ... Next, if you strike out with that angle, call NVC. Speak to the operator, and explain what happened. They can get copies for you to fax. You have some time to work it out-don't panic. It's going to be cool. Let me know if there is any way I can help you further Joye. Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-05-29 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Co-sponsor	You are absolutely right-I misread his post... Apologies to the OP ! Rose No problem B...It's been a busy week !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-06-02 19:39:00