ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPayment of I-130
Online payment facility would be much faster though.
https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-19 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS supporting docs.

Why do you have AOS if you have a CR-1 or am I confused? Anyways it should not make that big a difference, provided the income is sufficient enough.


AOS in this case refers to 'Affidavit of Support', not 'Adjustment of Status'.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-10 03:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid you receive any hard copy letter from NVC?
If you opted to receive correspondence by email, you will get an interview appointment letter as an email attachment.
When you say you have not received a hard copy, do you mean no correspondence at all? Have you been getting emails?
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-15 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor already filled in expired i-864

thanks, and do I need to send the barcode sheet in with it?


Yes.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-22 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor already filled in expired i-864

My Joint sponsor filled in the I-864 July 2010. I have had to wait to turn it in due to crazy circumstances and I have all her information from months ago (pay slips, and application). I'm about to send everything in and I noticed on the top of the I-864 form it says expired 10-31-2010. I looked at the new form and it is EXACT same thing, just with 10-31-2011 as the expiry date. So.... Will I have to have my co-sponsor re-fill in the information with the "new" form? Also, do you think I should get new pay slips or will her old ones work.

Thank you!


I believe you should be fine with the 2010 edition. Even the USCIS website still quotes the 2010 edition and still accepts ones from 2006 and 2007. http://www.uscis.gov/i-864

I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

Purpose of Form :
To show that the applying immigrant has enough financial support to live without concern of becoming reliant on U.S. government welfare.
Number of Pages :
Form 8; Instructions 11.
Edition Date :
10/08/10; (10/18/07; and 11/01/06 also accepted)

As per payslips, do get the most recent ones from her. And even the info she filled in the form 6 months ago, are you sure nothings changes since then. I will advise you have her fill this over again just to avoid an RFE... a form with a signature dated 6 months ago...
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-21 11:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Clarification
1) Does your co-sponsor have to live with you? Would I have to live at my parents to use them as a cosponsor?

No, you dont have to live at the same address as your consponsor(s)
2) Would one of them submit for both names, and use only their income? My parents both work and I believe file taxes together. So would I include their joint three tax returns? Would my co-sponsor on one form be both of them?

If the income of just one of the them covers the requirements then only one of them need be a co-sponsor and fill out the AOS form. The one person will send their tax return even if the other person's name is included.

3) Bankruptcy. My parents are now financially secure after getting some things figured out, and have the money in their bank and steady jobs, but have been in bankruptcy for a year. They don't check credit of co-sponsors, correct?

I am not sure about this.

4) If I changed my address and no longer lived with my co-sponsors (if I had to live with them to have them as co-sponsors), is that an issue if I changed my addy later on?

Living at the same address is not an issue. You dont even have to be related to the co-sponsor(s)!

Edited by Mrs O., 19 January 2011 - 06:38 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-19 06:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-130 got approved yesterday
Congratulations! Godspeed at NVC
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-23 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow NVC will annouce us they received our DS-3032?

it has been 15 day when my spouse sent ds-3032 from Morocco to NVC and still no response?


If NVC has your email address they will respond by email. Did you send the DS3032 by email or normal post?
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-21 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview---Ghana
Congratulations and good luck!
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-25 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal or Certified Okay
Certified copies are NOT THE SAME as notarized copies.

Certified copies of the documents are the copies given by the issuing bodies. In most countries the certfied copies are what is referred to as originals. No photocopies. All will returned at the interview stage. Of course make copies for yourself and keep before sending the originals off.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-25 04:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate: send or take along to the interview
I was in the exact same situation. I sent everything off without the Police certficate and wrote that I would send it on when I receive it or bring it along to the interview but this wasnt ok with NVC. I got a checklist from NVC asking for the Police cert to be sent. So in the end my case was just stuck there until I got the cert and sent it. My case was closed after they got the cert.

So you might as well just wait and send the IV package after you have everything. There's nothing stopping you from sending the I-864 though, so it can be reviewed in the meantime. Good luck!
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-25 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Document

My wife was asking of Police document needed apostle or notary..
I think tshe just needs the document not a copy haha and the translation


I see you have both the question and the answer. :huh:

Edited by Mrs O., 26 January 2011 - 06:57 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-26 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChanging Jobs for a better one
She's got her visa already so you dont need to report the new job to anyone. :blush:
If you do change your address however you will need to report that, because you are her sponsor.

Good luck with the new job and new life with wifey! :thumbs:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-26 05:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 approval for IR-1/ CR-1

I applied I 130 for my spouse in oct 2010, I am US citizen, how much time it takes to get I 130 approval.Any body please help.
Thankyou
GOD BLESS EVERY BODY AND HELP EVERYBODY THROUGH THIS JOURNEY WHEN WE ARE AWAY FROM OUR LOVED ONES.
GGMG


Average is 5 months
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-24 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Package

Thanks people, very helpful!

Just another quick questions, when creating a barcode for DS-3032 are dashes supposed to be included in receipt number?



You can send the DS3032 by email, no barcode needed. Just an email(FROM THE BENEFICIARY) to NVC stating your choice of agent.

This is the exact format I used, mailed to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov:

Email Subject:DS-3032: Mrs O. Case number: DBLXXXXXXXXXX

NVC Case No: DBLXXXXXXXXXX
Petitioner's Name: Mr O.
Petitioner's Date of Birth: XXX XX XXXX
Beneficiary's Name: Mrs O.
Beneficiary's Date of Birth: XXX XX XXXX

Declaration of Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa applicant


My name is Mrs O. My visa case number is DBLXXXXXXXXXX

Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants), I would like to appoint my husband as my agent of choice to receive all future correspondence from the U.S. Department of State. His contact information is provided below:

Name: Mr O.
Address:XXXXXX
Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Email: XXXX@XXXX.com

All mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa should be sent to the address and email above.

Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-30 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Package

How does this work now? Do I fill out my forms (affidavit of support, tax returns, and whatever else is needed) and send it to my wife, and then she includes it with her forms? Or how this works from now on?

Also, I was wondering if any further evidence of our marriage will be asked for, or this is all over with I-130 approval? Is she going to need to submit any evidence with NVC package, or maybe take some to her interview once it comes that far?

I appreciate your responses and your help. Thanks!



**The Affidavit of Support(I-864, and supporting docs:tax returns, pay stubs etc) is to be filled out by YOU the petitioner(and the joint -sponsor if you will be needing one)
**The IV package (DS230 form) is to be filled and signed by YOUR WIFE, the beneficiary.
**Save the further evidence of marraige for the interview stage

Good luck! :thumbs:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-29 06:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 CR-2 Forms and Fees

So all the fees twice? Petition, Visa Application, IV Fees?


Yes everything will be twice except the AOS fee which will be once if their petitions are at NVC at the same time.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-29 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquick ? on sending pckg to nvc

Can i send both the AOS and the DS-230 pckg to the same address to NVC at the same time?


Your AOS cover sheet and IV Cover sheet will each have an address that the package must be sent to. If the addresses are the same, yes you can send them both at the same time but obviously you will need to separate each package and attach the appropriate the cover sheet for each.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 05:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresguess work

You say the I129F is on its way, it is rare the I129F will leave NVC however I strongly suggest you have your wife interview for the CR-1, even if it is slightly after the I-129F interview

Good luck



Yes you are right canadian_wife,129F is pathway to K3 which is no longer used. I believe the 129F will be adminstratively closed and the I-130 continued.

1jasper, please fill in your timeline so people can give more relevant information :time:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 06:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresguess work
:time:
USCIS/I-130 approval - Approximately 5 months
NVC - Approximately 2 months (Could be much less if you have everything ready and respond super quick to all requests)

Interview Schedule will depend on how busy the Manila consulate is.

Edited by Mrs O., 31 January 2011 - 04:59 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 04:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling of I-130 Form

Thanks, your reply /advice very worthwhile to me, I'll adhere to it.
But please bear with me, WHERE is the forwarding of documents to NVC gonna take place? I'm still studying the next step after I-130. Is it in my husband's (USA) or in the Relative's (mine) US-consulate? I'm reading too much info and sometimes get confused which will come next to what..huh. Please you can reply once more.


When USCIS approves I-130 they will forward to NVC(also in the US)
When NVC has finished processing they will forward your case to the US Consulate in your country.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 06:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling of I-130 Form

We have got all other Forms/ requirements in place and ready. I can submit Original BC as it is during Interview. My follow up question is. Did you get your 1-30 from approved without it? Is there any Filers out there who can assure us of this experience?


I am the beneficiary and I got my I-130 approved without my birth certificate at USCIS.

HOWEVER, it is one of the required civil documents when you get to the NVC stage. You will need to send it with IV/DS-230 package it but if you know it is not acceptable as it is, you will save yourself valauble time by requesting another one from the relevant body in your country of birth. You have approximately 5 months(without expedite) between submission of I-130 and the approval and forwarding to NVC.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 04:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate

OK thanks, I am petitioner

:time:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr-1 spouse visa
Just to clarify, when you say you are relocating to Nigeria, do you mean just temporarily? I believe one of the conditions the petitioner(You) must fulfil is to have US Domicile...

Edited by Mrs O., 30 January 2011 - 03:57 PM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-30 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr1

Thank you all Good people for sharing your experience with me.Now what is the procedure for knowing why the KI was denied.Please tell me the steps and i will follow it at once.I wait for your response please.


I believe you would have been told at the time you were denied? Were you not given a reason back then?
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-01 05:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo i have to take my 13mnths-old daughter to Interview

That is refreshing to hear. Big congrats to you and your family.


Congratulations again! :dance:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-01 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo i have to take my 13mnths-old daughter to Interview

Okay, my CR-1 interview is a few hours away.....and although my daughter is not part of my application(because she already has her US passport), i want to know if taking her with me to the interview will be of any advantage. For one, she is going to be an extra burden for me(since my baby sitter will not be allowed into the consulate), and i will prefer to leave her at home if her presence will not change anything. I will appreciate your advise. Thanks...


From what I've heard from most other consulates, it doesnt make a difference bringing your USC child. But then we are talking about Almighty Lagos consulate... :whistle:
Hopefully someone with firsthand experience about this will come along and answer...Good luck! :thumbs:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 06:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 APPROVED
Congratulations!!
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-28 07:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Package

ANYWAYS, I just got confirmation that the NVC received my husband's choice of agent form. I payed the AOS fee, and we have the invoice for the Immigrant Visa Bill. Now... my question is this.

Will I receive the I-864 package even though we haven't payed the Immigrant Visa Bill yet?


You dont need to get a 'physical' package from the NVC. Once you have paid the AOS bill, a cover sheet should be available online for you to download and print and include with the package to be sent.

AOS: http://travel.state..../info_3197.html
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-02 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase completed

Hi everyone. I found out some great news yesterday that my case was completed on Jan 31 and that they couldnt schedule an interview in february and want me to call back in second week of february. Does that mean that my wife's interview in India madras embassy will be in second week of march. I would appreciate the help. Thank You


Congratulations! Hope for an April date...
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-02 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for Visit Visa after filing I-130

Hi, i just filed I-130 for my wife who is currently living in Dhaka, Bangladesh. i am just wondering can she apply for visitors VISA. will there be any problem with the process if she apply for Visit Visa?


There's no clear-cut answer for this one. The approval or otherwise is at the discretion of the CO at the embassy. She will have to have strong ties/evidence to show that she intends to come back and wait out the I-130 process. She can apply but no guarantees...
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-03 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWrong Birth State on I-130 & G-325A

Going though Lagos you don't want a CO asking where your spouse was born and you failing because it is wrong on the forms.



I believe its the other way round. The USC wife put down the wrong info for the NIgerian hubby. Sure Hubby knows where he is born but if his answer differs from the forms then there's trouble...

Better to correct the wrong info at NVC. Write a cover letter explaining the need for the change.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-03 04:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Document

It takes about 30 days for mail to arrive from Georgia to the US.


Seriously?? 30days??
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-03 04:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Document

We are 2 months into the I-130 Process.. My wife has all the original documents, translation and all are apostled. I was wondering how soon she can obtain police document.. It takes about 30 days for mail to arrive from Georgia to the US.. I wanted to have all documents here and ready to go.. I just didn't know how soon she could make the police document.....


Just make sure she doesnt obtain it too soon if it has a short validity period...
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-02 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresText from USCIS

I'm not so much worried, but wondering what they would be sending us at this point from USCIS. We are at the NVC stage, so I'm confused at to what this email is.



I think you are right to be confused. I'd advise that you contact USCIS and make some enquires. Your case might be getting mixed up with someone else's. Yes they do have their generic letters, but it would relate to your case. Getting the text you described when you are at NVC is out of the norm for IR1/CR1.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-29 06:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 visa
Yes you can visit and be fully prepared to show ties to your home country: return ticket, lease/mortgage docs, employer letter etc...
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-02 18:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved...but
Congratulations! Hope he has the visa in hand in no time.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-02 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican Planning to Marry a Canadian....HELP!
I think Direct Consular Filing is the route for you.
Read the guide at the beginning of this forum for starters:
http://www.visajourn...ral-discussion/

Good luck! :thumbs:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-05 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP: I'm a student filing for CR1
Just to add my two-pence worth.

A few years ago when I first got married to my husband, I wasnt a naturalised irish citizen then, I only had my nigerian passport. AFTER we got married I applied for a TOURIST VISA and it was approved. I was truthful about everything, I wrote in the form that my husband is a USC residing in the US. On the day of the interview the CO asked why I was only applying for a tourist visa and not the immigrant visa, I told her I wasn't ready to immigrate yet but I want the opportunity to visit my husband regularly.She wanted to establish that I have strong ties to Ireland and I showed proof of my job and property ownership and that was the end of the interview:approved. I must mention that it wasnt a first-time application, I had visited the US a number of times before on a previous tourist visa.
It is possible to apply for and be granted a tourist visa when married to a USC but be ready to show strong ties to home country.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-06 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIdentity mismatch finger print

My husband went through a successful inteverw but was caught during the finger print and was asked to bring a proof of Identity before 2005 becos he's been to the US embassy wit different name on a passport arnd 2005..

The counselor asked him which is his real name? the one he used during 2005 interview or the one he is using now. he told the counselor the one he is using now, so the counselor ask him to bring a proof of this current name before 2005. I pray the approve his visa.


You do need the prayers, good luck!
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-01-31 19:21:00