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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens after 10 years?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Dec 25 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ponyespresso @ Dec 24 2008, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I have been married for 13 years, and we have just started the DCF process for getting a IR-1 Visa for her (I'm the USC)

We have just had our I-130 approved, so it seems to be going well so far. From what I've read, the IR-1 Visa will be a 10 Year visa.

My question is, what happens AFTER the 10 years are up? Will she have to become a USC, or would we have to apply for another 10 year extension?

Many thanks in advance for your help and advise!




Since citizenship can be applied for three years after LPR status is granted, many choose that route, making LPR status and Green Card moot.



After she applied for the citizenship and got approved, and already a USC? does she still need to renew her green card? (pls correct me if I'm wrong).

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-25 00:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-130 Questions
When my husband and I were filling up the forms, those forms that has very limited character spaces you can hand written it. That's what we did.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-25 18:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbbreviation for country on forms
Since I have a very long address longer that great wall of China, I used Phil if the space didn't permit me to write Philippines.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-28 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno wedding pics...is this a problem?
There might be a little that I hope I'll be wrong. As what I read from other posts, Consuls here in the Philippines are train to be as sensitive as they can be. They like looking at pictures. But I hope there wouldn't be a problem. Just explain to the consul that you had a trouble with the film. And you'll be fine.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 19:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHassane, IS HOME WITH ME
congratulations!amazing reunion!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-03 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
Mind if we join the thread...

We filed nov 5, 2008, papers received Nov 7
We got our NOA1 Nov 14.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
This is great!... it would be so much greater if the country of the beneficiary/consulate is included.
Great job Dilicia!

We'll include ours once our papers are filed.
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Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-09-30 01:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does " pending at the office to which it was transferred." mean?
whew! what a relief. Thank you guys. i hope things get faster from this point.
Hopefully, CRIS is goin to send us the approval soon.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 16 January 2009 - 09:23 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-16 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does " pending at the office to which it was transferred." mean?
I just received an email from CRIS stating this.

Receipt Number: EAC0903xxxxxx

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

is this a possible RFE? just worried now. unsure.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-16 21:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSent I-130 today
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QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Jan 21 2009, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck Guys!



No we didnt get any NOA1 yet... we sent ours on the 7th january... when did you sent yours exactly?



I know. I just want to wish you all good luck for the process.
We filed I-130.


Pls see my signature.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 03:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSent I-130 today
Good luck Guys!

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 01:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNever thought I would be posting this :)
Congratulations
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-18 02:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase status online
check here
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-22 06:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescheck status online
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QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Jan 22 2009, 03:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i checked again and still nothing, it gives me the same error message crying.gif ; what's wrong???

theres nothing wrong just give it some days till they update them system and ya will be able to see the status and theres another good way just sign up for an account on USCIS and add your case # to where it says portfolio ya will be able to keep an eye on the updates which ppl call it here touches good luck



You can't add a portfolio if your case is not seen online. I tried that option, but it didn't work when our case is not yet seen online.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-22 05:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescheck status online
We didn't saw our case online for a month until our transfers.
Most of Nov filers frm VSC didn't catch up with the Case status online until our cases are transfered to CSC.
Just be patient. It'll show up soon.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 22 January 2009 - 04:45 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-22 04:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContacting USCIS!
calling USCIS is a pain in the A$$. You have to keep calling them until you ran out of patience.

You have to call them at least 8:20 AM EST. at 1-800-375-528

Just be patient. I can see that you are in VSC and not transfered to CSC.
Just hang on, your approval is coming soon.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I do a hand write on I-130 and G-325A
yes, you can. That's what we did. I hand written my address.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-23 01:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED...Thanks God
Congratulations dancin5hr.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-23 02:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescall details as bonafide evidence
As what others said, Its really not such a BIG convincing evidence.
I must emails, chat logs,print screens and snail mails so as Cards, Joint bank account,
and affidavit from 3rd parties that knows you indeed have a bonifide marriage.
These are top heaviest evidence that can be shown by the time you'll have your interview.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-23 06:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCenomar
the correct term to call it is Marriage Index= this is for married people to a foreign national esp USC
the correct tern to call it for beneficiary who aren't married yet is CENOMAR


somebody correct me if I'm wrong
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-25 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone getting married in Januay 2009?
congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
My only tips I can tell you is that, when your soon to be spouse sends you his G325a, tell him too to fill out the DS-230 form, just signed it but don't date it yet, also with the choice of agent. (ds-3032) just signed but don't date. And have multiple copies of the docs that he will be sending to you.
In this case, he only has to send once all the forms you will be needing in the future. Though you can do the choice of agent online, still you have back-ups.
Also, if he has some evidences for your bonafide marriage, send it with the forms too, (e.g. lease of a house, bank certificate of joint account, if any, and others.) this will save you a lot of time, esp when you reach NVC.
And when filling out forms, be careful.. review review and review.
make a exact replica of what you will be sending to USCIS, It will give you a stable comfortability that you didn't missed anything to avoid RFE.

Goodluck!!!

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 29 December 2008 - 05:43 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-29 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOLE---**** I JUST GOT APPROVED
Congratulations!!!!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-15 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVA Disability Pension, Education Living Support Income.
QUOTE (bratikicks @ Nov 24 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
for sure u will not get approve..........


headbonk.gif bakla.... an bunganga at baka may makabangga. lol
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat courier and address should we use to submit the I-I30?
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QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 2 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
May we have speedy yet colorful visajourney. smile.gif
I'm just 2 days away from you Kath.

We'll use USPS overnight delivery.The address we'll use is the P.O Box.


ask ko lang, what is overnight delivery? how does it works?


Overnight delivery of USPS cost like 30 bucks, my husand said. blink.gif
So probably we'll just use the expidated way. It cost 10 bucks or something
and it takes 2-3 days to be delivered.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-02 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat courier and address should we use to submit the I-I30?
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QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 2 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
May we have speedy yet colorful visajourney. smile.gif
I'm just 2 days away from you Kath.

We'll use USPS overnight delivery.The address we'll use is the P.O Box.


Cathy,, we will just submit these papers on Monday (USA time). So we are just going to use USPS and use the address where the WA State belongs, right?

Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY must file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107


Oh on Monday? that's the day we'll send our papers too.. let's keep our fingers crossed kath that we'll have smooth Visajourney. But yeah.. just follow the P.O box of which you need to send the papers.
Goodluck to us!.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-02 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat courier and address should we use to submit the I-I30?
May we have speedy yet colorful visajourney. smile.gif
I'm just 2 days away from you Kath.

We'll use USPS overnight delivery.The address we'll use is the P.O Box.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 02 November 2008 - 05:10 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-02 05:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy journey just began
Good luck with this amazing journey.
And welcome to visajourney.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestions about the form DS-3032
Then I guess this forum is not the right place to post. Please post to K1 forum to get best answers.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-02-08 00:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestions about the form DS-3032
Please read lingche's guide. It will help you a lot on how to sail smoothly in NVC.
NVC GUIDE
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-02-07 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestions about the form DS-3032
The beneficiary has to fill it out and send it . DS 3032 (called as choice of agent) You can email it or send it through mail. or do it both just to make sure it went through.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-02-07 22:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC questions
I just have few questions that I just need clarifications from you guys, and hopefully you'll give me feedbacks.

1.) My husband got the AOS fee bill at hand, as what I read here, the DS3032 and AOS is being generated at the same time, so does this mean we can send the DS3032?

2.)Can we pay the AOS fee bill online even before the DS3032 is accepted and entered into the system?

3.)I sent my husband in the US the completed DS3032 downloaded from the USCIS site with my signature (blue ink), my question is, can he sent it to the NVC since its already signed, or its necessary that I should be the one sending it to the NVC from my country?

4.)Does emailing DS3032 requires barcode as well or just when you will snail mail it?

5.)When you email the DS3032, in your subject box.. did you format it like this?

Subject: MNL2009****** - James Smith


You replies will be deeply appreciated.
Thank you.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 15 February 2009 - 10:00 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-02-15 21:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust about to send away the I130s
I have here a guide to which my husband and I used as a "guide".

Cover letter assistance.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is Which?
QUOTE (Moosker @ Mar 14 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your husband is living in your parents home then....

Husband fills out: I-864
Mother-in-law fills out: I-864A

They make it confusing...but it's not smile.gif

Good luck!



Thank you Moosker. smile.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-13 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is Which?
* Co-Sponsor in same HouseHold: I-864A and all Tax information as above

* Co-Sponser NOT in same HouseHold: I-864 and all Tax information as above

(Source: Ling-Che's short cut).

To my understanding here, My husband and mom -in-law (same household) will have to fill out I-864.
And still my in law will still have to fill out the I-864A?


Please enlighten me.

Thanks!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-13 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is Which?
Greetings!

I've been reading a lot about co-sponsorship but I'm just a little confused about which form for my husband and my mom in law who'll co-sponsor my hubby.

My husband is full time student and will be graduating this July. So we need a co-sponsor.
My question is,

Which form is right for my hubby? will it be the I864?
and which form is for my mom in law? will it be the I864A?


Thank you for your replies!

-Panacea

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 13 March 2009 - 09:01 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-13 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1864 Questions
QUOTE (lainie @ Mar 16 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Mar 16 2009, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To add up an inquiry..

If the petitioner has totally no income and will just be relying to the co-sponsor, so the petitioner will only be needing to fill out the I-864? and other components of the AOS (E.g I-864A, W2's, IRS, Employment Cert. Pay stubs. etc. )will be submitted by the Co-sponsor?

What other docs does the petitioner has to fill out except I-864?


Even if the petitioner makes ZERO dollars they still need to show tax returns, even if those returns show they made ZERO dollars, OR the petitioner can write a letter explaining (and add supporting documents as to why) they weren't required to file taxes for the past few years, in this case the petitioners income was so low they were not required by IRS law to file. There is a page in the instructions for the tax form 1040 which shows the filing requirements in a chart, be sure to add this to the letter wink.gif



I see. this gives me a lil clearer view on what we should do. Thank you.
Another question, say my hubby received an inheritance from his dad which is above the poverty guidelines,
what does my husband needs to do? does he need to state that in his letter? or what?....

innocent.gif

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-16 07:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1864 Questions
To add up an inquiry..

If the petitioner has totally no income and will just be relying to the co-sponsor, so the petitioner will only be needing to fill out the I-864? and other components of the AOS (E.g I-864A, W2's, IRS, Employment Cert. Pay stubs. etc. )will be submitted by the Co-sponsor?

What other docs does the petitioner has to fill out except I-864?

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 23:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifference between Co-Sponsor and Joint Sponsor
Thank you very much to all of you who have answered.

Just one more question, what if the petitioner received an inheritance which is over the poverty guidelines,
what is the best thing does the petitioner have to do with it in relation with the processing of Affidavit of Support?.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 17 March 2009 - 08:58 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-17 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifference between Co-Sponsor and Joint Sponsor
Ok, this might be a little confusing but this question has been bothering for the past days to which we are really suitable with. My husband is a full time student and about to graduate this June. He lives with his mom.
Since he doesn't have income yet we will be using a sponsor which is my mom in law.

The question is, Is there really a difference between a "CO-SPONSOR" and a "JOINT SPONSOR?"

Or this are just two words that has same meaning?


Someone please....

Thanks.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 15 March 2009 - 11:07 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!!!!!!!!
congratulations dekagunda. smile.gif finally.
all aboard to NVC!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-25 19:23:00