ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa medical
What should the applicant expect at the medical examination?
The applicant must show his/her passport (or other photo identification) and appointment letter to the doctor during the medical examination.

The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, chest X-ray and blood tests for syphilis.

The physical examination will at least include examination of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, extremities, heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, skin and external genitalia.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-05-23 03:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOctober Wedding?
Do not plan anything until you have approval. One can never tell on this journey so you are better off not tying up money in arrangements and things like that. Of course wishing you the very best and hoping your october weding dreams come true.:thumbs:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-05-26 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview on July 5th and Consulate closed on July 4th
Is the medical conducted at the consulate??
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-05-27 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinished my Visa Interview
Congratulations!
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-05-28 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration service providers

Last May 2010 I came here on a tourist visa to attend my fiance's graduation and army commissioning. We also took the time to have a consultation with an immigration lawyer that we found online. At that time I had never heard of VJ. So we went, talked to her for about an hour, and she basically told us afterwards that we didn't need her help and we could do it ourselves. She gave us free advice and was so nice! We really got lucky. We felt so good afterwards that we spent the next three days gathering and filing everything and then we mailed it, and I went home the next week. It was only once I had the NOA2 that I discovered VJ and this site really helped me a lot to prepare for the k1 interview, and now my AOS process. :) Bottom line is that even the lawyer herself said we didn't need one!


:ot: Your hair is in no way messy from that lovely pic I'm looking at!


:ot2:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-05 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration service providers

Anyone used the immigration service providers? The ones who promise to do the paperwork for you? Just curious if anyone has and what the experiences are. Also, which is the best.

Mahalo.




If you are not one of the poeple that get put off by paperwork you should be able to do it yourself.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-05 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
You will need a police report from Nigeria even though you are in Malaysia now. You can get the assistance of a relative back home to get the police report done for you. I got the application form, got my fingerprint attested here and sent the completed form to Nigeria, with a photocopy of my passport and passport photographs. A family member submitted the app for me and got the police cert sent to me.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-05 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne way flight
Your passport.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-14 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Cert
Oops, my mistake. Its free in the republic.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-14 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Cert

Hi all! My fiance obtained a police cert on October 2010 (8 months ago) and we are now awaiting Packet 3 from the US embassy in Dublin for our K1 visa. My question is: Does he have to obtain a new police cert or is last year's acceptable? :innocent:



Irish police certs dont carry an expiry date but he can just get a new one to be on the safe side, after all its free!:blush:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-14 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo words of approval or denial from the Consul
Since you are on internal review, your USCIS approval expiration date doesnt matter any more, so dont worry about it. I guess they just have some checks they want to run, hopefully you'll be done even before August. In faith I am saying Congratulations in advance!


Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-13 03:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 dependent children
Better to just follow the instructions given by the consulate.


Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-15 04:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee's Children
If they are unmarried and under 21, then YES they should be listed even if they are not travelling with her now. There is a provision on the form to indicate whether they will be accompanying/following her or not. If they are not listed now, it will pose problems down the line when you are eventually trying to bring them over.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-20 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied Entry
You'll be fine with your K1, just dont try to hide anything: full disclosure. In the meantime, no harm in applying for your tourist visa, unless your K1 journey is coming to an end shortly.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-21 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVetting form Ireland
I applied in person at my local station in Dublin and I got the cert in 1 week.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-06-25 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoticed a Mistake on DS-230..Already had interview
Thought you already had interview, going by the topic? Were yo not given an out come at the interview?
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-09-01 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthe medical - 14 vaccinations? might just do me in!
You can get a blood test for most (but not all) vaccinations.
dukeandduchessFemaleCanada2011-10-16 19:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTell me I can't do this
It's worth the wait to have the peace of mind that you:

a) did things legally.
b) did things the right way so your fiancee will not face deportation for doing something the wrong way.


We waited an entire year and then some for me to move to the US so we could get married, but I sleep soundly knowing that we haven't made any mistakes that could risk our future together.

And yes, I realize you intend to do the right thing. Just don't go chasing some easy way out because it might bite you in the butt later.
dukeandduchessFemaleCanada2012-04-26 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do i make this sound good?
A lot of people here are raising good points. You aren't considering the expenses associated with taking care of a) yourself b) your wife c) your baby. That's what you should be most concerned about at this point.

I'd make a plan to show your Grandfather how you plan to support yourself, wife, and baby once they get here. I wouldn't sign up to support 3 people unless they had a plan.
dukeandduchessFemaleCanada2012-07-19 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do I Prepare my documents??
No staples. use paper clips instead. Put photos in a clear pouch and clip to the forms.

Would be helpful to know which documents you are filling in though. :time:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-21 04:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP PLEASE

You don't file for AOS from a CR1.


I think (s)he means Affidavit of Support AOS not adjustment of status AOS.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-07 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressecret?
The secret magic word is this "expedite"...shhhhhhh
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-10 04:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen is a short courtship a red flag?

Thanks for the link. I have read the instructions and yes, beneficiary's assets are considered, including the equity in a property. So thats good news, we won't need a co-sponsor by the look of things. I am inclided to using am immigration lawyer at this stage there is just too much to navigate.


Just a little more patience and you wont need an immigration lawyer. I believe lwayers are really useful for those with legal issues(overstaying a previous visit, criminal record etc...) Anything outside that, hiring a lawayer in my opinion is a waste of money since you will still have to do a lot of things yourself.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-03 04:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Does Not List Town Where Wife Was Born

Hi All, This may be a stupid question but I want everything to be just right: Birth certificate lists District and Province but does not list town. Shall I list the province, country or the district, country on the application form?


If you fill in your info on your profile, people from that country would be able to offer specific advice.

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Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-24 06:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support RFE

I just received a request from NVC for the processing fee of $88 for the afidavit of support but it did not request the actual afidavit of support..Is this normal???


You need to pay the fee first.
(Please start your own thread if you have questions, dont hijack another person's thread :bonk: )

Edited by Mrs O., 24 March 2011 - 05:19 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-24 05:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPicked Agent, now what??

We received word from the NVC in early January that they registered my husband as my agent and they also send us the invoice for the $404 IV Immigrant Visa processing fee, which we paid immediately (status online confirms that it is Paid). That has been almost a month ago and we haven't received any information on how to proceed from here. I just send an email to the NVC about it. Can somebody tell me what's next or why they leave you without further instructions?
If I'm not completely mistaken the next step is them sending me a list of documents I'll need for my interview (I've been preparing those already). Is that correct or am I missing something here?



Log in to the online payment facility and print out your Cover Letters for both AOS and IV. GAther your docs and send with the forms:

AOS: http://travel.state..../info_3197.html
IV: http://travel.state..../info_3190.html
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-06 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!! Now what

Also another very quick question? What is DS3032 form? Is it mandatory?
What if I don't appoint anyone as my agent, which I can from the form, but then the very next question doesn't apply to me!! I am already a US citizen.
What is IV Bill IV packet?
Does these have to be done and paid before NVC is complete? And does NVC process has to be complete before being able to send the required documents listed above to US Embassy abroad (in this case Turkey) for scheduling an interview date?

Thank you for your comments and answers.


Yes DS3032 is mandatory.It is meant to be filled by your wife-the beneficiary, not you-the petitioner. She can then appoint YOU as her agent.
This has to be done before the NVC stage can progress.
NVC stage must be complete before case progresses to the embassy stage.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-28 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdublim embassy interview questions

So since I already paid it, there is no fee on the day? That's all I want to know. I'm not sure why this has to be so confusing.

I'm not frustrated with you... sorry, I just don't know why they would email me back saying $404 since I already payed it.

and they stated different envelope sizes to the one that the above person stated and amount of stamps...

Why can't they just state all this in the email?!



You are lucky you even got a response. I sent a similar email before my interview and didnt get a response back!

I got the envelope size from their website: http://dublin.usemba...html#question28

They may have realised that the exact dimension is not available in ireland and changed their requirement but as at this morning the website is not updated. As per envelope size I saw VARYING sizes from people on my interview date and it didnt seem to be a problem as long as its big.

Again, fee is already paid at NVC, print your IV fee receipt and bring along to the interview in case you are still in doubt.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-30 06:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdublim embassy interview questions
--The size specified on the embassy website is a standard US size not available in Ireland. You should be fine with a size that close enough to that. I got one in Easons

Will I receive my immigrant visa on the day of the interview?No, on the day of the visa interview you will be required to submit an envelope for each applicant, measuring approximately 34cms x 56cms (14” x 18”) with postage stamps to the value of €8.00 affixed to each envelope. Your visa and supporting documents will be mailed to you once visa processing has been completed, normally within 2–3 days of your interview.


--You don't have to pay at the interview for IR1/CR1. Your IV fee paid at the NVC covers that.

--They didnt collect any additional document(I brought tons of supporting documentation which wasnt asked for or looked at).

--They did not return the submitted docs on the day of the interview, mine came with the visa in the big envelope I submitted.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-28 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about spouse and children

I recently filled an I-130 petition for my wife and 7 year old stepson. 2 separate I-130 $420.00 EA. 2 G-325a and have the mother print his name and write (Mother) next to his name, that’s all. Good luck!


2 separate I-130 petitons, correct. G325a is not needed for a child. Just one each for you and your spouse.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-29 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI married abroad with documents of this country.

So the only difference is that JR (junior) appears in so0me of your paperwork? If so, that should not be a problem.


Think it may be a bit more complex than that, OP mentioned his surname was changed from his father's last name +JR to his mother's last name which may not necessarily be the same...

George V,you may need to give more clear info for people to offer advice.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-28 06:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 update to beneficiary status
Check which situation applies to you and take action accordingly:

What if I filed a petition for a relative when I was a
permanent resident, but I am now a U.S. citizen?
If you become a U.S. citizen while your relative is waiting for a visa, you can upgrade your relative’s visa classification and advance the processing of that petition by notifying the appropriate agency of your naturalization. When you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse and any unmarried children under age 21 will have visas immediately available to them.
• If you become a U.S. citizen after your Form I-130 petition
is already approved and it has been forwarded to the U.S.
Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC), you should
notify the NVC that you have become a U.S. citizen. Requests
to upgrade petitions due to the naturalization of the petitioner
should be sent to:
National Visa Center
32 Rochester Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909
Please include a letter with information regarding your relative, a
copy of your Naturalization Certificate, and a copy of the petition
approval notice. Once the NVC is notified that the petitioner
has been naturalized, the NVC will immediately send the visa
information on your relative to the designated U.S. Embassy or consulate abroad. To confirm that your approved petition has been forwarded to the NVC, you can contact the NVC’s automated record message system at 1-603-334-0700 and, with a touchtone telephone, enter your USCIS receipt number.
• If you become a U.S. citizen and your relative’s petition has not
yet been approved by USCIS, you will need to notify the Service Center where you filed your relative’s visa petition. You should send the notification to the Service Center address located on the receipt notice you received when you filed your Form I-130 petition. Please include a letter with information regarding your relative a copy of your Naturalization Certificate, and a copy of the petition receipt notice. Call Customer Service at 1-800-3755283 for additional assistance or if you are unsure about the status or location of your petition.
• If your relative is your spouse and he or she has children who are
your natural children, stepchildren, or adopted children, and you did not file separate petitions for them, you must file a separate petition for each of them with evidence of your U.S. citizenship. Please include a copy of the receipt notice for the original petition.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-06 03:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 update to beneficiary status

Isnt there 4 different processing centers? Nebraska, Houston, California and something else.


Thats not NVC
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-06 03:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 update to beneficiary status
http://travel.state....pes_1306.html#5

And as far as I know, there is just one NVC in Portsmouth.

Edited by Mrs O., 02 April 2011 - 05:45 PM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-02 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage certificate question

Could you please tell me if a marriage certificate from Romania has to be
recorded also in a US court?


Nope
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-13 06:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSydney Embassy

Hi there. Just trying to find out some furtehr information if anyone can help.

1. Does anyone have examples of the forms required for the medical if you are in Australia.
2. Does anyone have up to date timeframes of NVC receiving documetns to the interview being scheduled.
3. Has anyone rescheduled interviews at Sydney with any information regarding the process.

Thanks in advance

David



If you give more info you are more likely to get more accurate advice. Timeframes will vary depending on the kind of visa you are applying for, e.g. fiance(e) visa or spousal visa. :time:

Edited by Mrs O., 13 April 2011 - 06:58 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-13 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce docs as applied to CR-1 applicants

Is a foreign spouse's translated and certified divorce certificate among the necessary documents required for the interview of CR-1 applicants? I realize this is a requirement for K-1 visa applicants, but I'm not sure if this is the case for CR-1 applicants.


Yes it is required for IR1/CR1 applicants too.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-04-12 08:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT INTERVIEW DATE!!!! :)

Do we need the police certs even if we already turned them in with the I-130?


Technically you dont need another copy after you have turned them in with the DS230(not I-130?). But if you made copies, you could just bring them along to the interview.
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-01 03:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT INTERVIEW DATE!!!! :)

Thanks for all the replys!

I'm trying to find a list of Doctors who can do the appointment for the physical. I could only find two doctors in Ireland, is there a list I'm not finding? thanks



Yes, there are only 2 embassy approved physicians in Ireland. No missing list :)

On the day of the physical I brought my passport, passport photograph, immunization record and payment. When you ring the clinic to arrange your appointment you will be told what to bring.

Good luck!

Edited by Mrs O., 28 February 2011 - 07:38 AM.

Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-02-28 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are interviews like?
It varies from country to country, you would get more helpful information if you fill in your details in your profile, so people from your country will be able to contribute.

:time:
Mrs O.FemaleIreland2011-03-10 13:40:00