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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate

She should get an NBI Clearance (green for travel abroad).


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-06 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCEAC Status Updated Date Changed

Hi apple thank u for the quick response how long did it take before you got your Visa?

 

Check my timeline below.  I was interviewed Dec 19, visa on-hand (home delivery) Dec 26.  I was supposed to get it Dec 25 but it was a holiday.   :D

 

Delivery times vary depending on your location or if you chose pick-up.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCEAC Status Updated Date Changed

Yes, the date changes are good signs.  Mine was like that too.  Purchase the ticket once he has the visa on-hand.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdditional documentation

You can mail those together with your husband's civil documents.

 

Any additional proof of bonafide marriage he can bring to the interview.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 questions 31 a and 31 b

Me and my family are Canadian Citizens.

 

My father made petition for me and it is Married sons and daughter I-130 ( F3 Category )

 

Two fees $88 and $920 ( for four persons ) paid.

 

Now

 

I just received DS-260 and I am confused for following.

 

31a. Person(s) named in 14 and 29 who will accopany you to the United States now.  Put the names of your spouse and children who are immigrating with you.  Those whom you paid the IV fees for.

31b. Person(s) named in 14 and 29 who will follow you to the United States at a later date.

 

My daughter has got admission in Canadian University and planning to study in Canada but wants to take this US Green card , stay in Canada and finished her study of 4 year program.  Is she chasing the visa too as your derivative and will immigrate with you?  If yes, put her name in 31a.  If she won't be immigrating with you (meaning you didn't pay her visa fee), write her on 31b.

 

What should I do? for filling 31a. and 31b.

 

 


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-14 18:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

Hmmmmm....this worries me. i got a message that my husband was assigne an alien # right before me I-130 got approved.  My NOA2 states the beneficiary's name and A#.  I thought this WAS the alien registration number and included it on my 1-864. Was that a mistake??    

 

Did you write an A# for the beneficiary on the i130 or g325a?


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-15 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

 

Chasing needlessly? I'll explain again: I can't completely fill out the NVC forms until I have the alien registration number that comes from USCIS, the number that apparently only appears on the approval hard copy. I am extremely familiar with Saylin's NVC wiki and already understand the process. We have just about everything ready for NVC, but again, we need the alien registration number for the forms. I already call NVC every couple of days about the case number, but if you look at my signature you will see they received it April 29, so the fact that I don't have a case number yet isn't the problem. I'd love to be able to forget USCIS, but until I get that alien registration number, I can't.  

 

If you are implying that one can fill out the NVC forms without the applicant's USCIS-issued alien registration number, please say so. YES.

 

If you are implying that once I have a case number with NVC, I can get the alien registration number over the phone from NVC, please say so.   They will not give the beneficiary an alien registration number.  What NVC will give you, for access to CEAC, is the CASE NUMBER and IIN.


Case# and IIN is all you need.  :thumbs:


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-15 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

There's no alien registration number for the beneficiary on the NOA1 or NOA2.

 

When speaking to NVC after USCIS approval, you can provide the receipt number which is found on the NOA1.

 

When filing out NVC forms and access to CEAC, what you need is the NVC case number and Invoice ID Number (IIN).


Edited by apple21, 15 May 2014 - 11:28 AM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-15 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes nvc send you an email once they have reviewed your aos?

They will only send an email informing that they have already completed reviewing your case after they have reviewed both the AOS and IV packages.

 

IMO, calling them gets a faster response.


Edited by apple21, 08 May 2014 - 04:40 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to send cover page......

 

What is optional is a cover letter.  Cover sheet, cover page.  What's the difference?
 

 

That's why I specified "IV cover sheet that comes after paying the IV fee".   ;)


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-20 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to send cover page......

Yes.  Print and attach the IV cover sheet that comes after paying the IV fee ($230).

 

When I said "yes", I meant the IV cover sheet must always accompany the civil documents.

 

The "cover page" is optional.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-20 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to send cover page......

Yes.  Print and attach the IV cover sheet that comes after paying the IV fee ($230).


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-20 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespolice report dubia??? heeeeeeeelp!!!

Source:  http://travel.state....country/AE.html

 

She's no longer required to submit a police clearance from Dubai since she no longer resides there.  Dubai will not issue police clearances for non-residents.  Refer to the link above.


Edited by apple21, 07 May 2014 - 11:17 AM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-07 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBona Fide evidence OBLIGATORY in I-130 package?

Most likely you'll get an RFE so better to prepare the evidences now.

 

In my case, we submitted the birth certificates of our 3 children as evidence along with our marriage certificate in the i130 package.

 

Some prefer to over-load the evidences because some embassies make the decision ahead of the interview based on the evidences submitted to USCIS and NVC.


Edited by apple21, 22 May 2014 - 12:13 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN number necessary/helpful for I-130 filing?

Just to add, on the financial co-mingling part in case you'll find it difficult to get an ITIN or a joint bank account, money transfer/remittance receipts can also be used.


Edited by apple21, 22 May 2014 - 01:24 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN number necessary/helpful for I-130 filing?

an ITIN # is gotten because you two filed taxes together with the IRS.

 

In the 6 types of evidence listed in the I-130 - this would fall under financial comingling...

 

So, it's not that the ITIN is useful, but that a tax-return was filed on both of you (which he needed an ITIN to do)....

 

and IMO, show the tax returns with the I-130 as evidence of financial co-mingling.

 

Darnell is right though.   :thumbs:


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Plzzzz regarding I-864

Your 2011 IRS transcript will be accepted.  Attach also the W2 for each years.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Plzzzz regarding I-864

7. Item Number 14. Federal Income Tax Information.

You must provide either an IRS transcript or a photocopy from your own records of your Federal individual income tax return for the most recent tax year. If you believe additional returns may help you to establish your ability to maintain sufficient income, you may submit transcripts or photocopies of your Federal individual income tax returns for the three most recent years.

 

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf

 


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Plzzzz regarding I-864

Past years income tax returns are optional.  What they want to see is the most recent, 2013.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChildren age on a IR-1 / CR-1

You cannot bring a child as a derivative or dependent on an IR1/CR1 visa.

 

A separate i130 should be filed for each child, regardless of age.  The child will have his/her own visa which is IR2/CR2.


Edited by apple21, 23 May 2014 - 03:31 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-23 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC- sending additional evidence including photos

So if I make a cover letter to tell all that is in the package, should I put the barcoded cover sheet on top?

 

Yes the barcoded IV cover sheet should be on top of everything.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC- sending additional evidence including photos

Sending a cover letter is optional.  I didn't send one.

 

What's important is the barcoded IV cover sheet that comes after paying the IV fee ($230).  Don't forget to attach that.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC- sending additional evidence including photos

Yes you can.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864, Affidavit of Support . help pls

been 11 months of waiting so I get confused about numbers . so the update is my wife is make enough in 2011 & 2012 & 2013 she make more than 20.000 USD and they need only 19662 USD . so its normal to ask for tax 2013 I agree with this . why they ask for joint sponsor ? its not make since to me ! if she make enough why they would ask for joint sponsor ? shall I send the medical and police papers and tax 2013 with explanation that she make enough in the 3 years and we don't need joint sponsor ? or what shall I do ? thanks  

 

 

hello everyone

thanks for everyone have answered me even if I didn't believed what u all have said about that I need joint sponsor no matter if my wife make enough or not . I have believed in my self and I have message the embassy and I wanna say that there is no joint sponsor there is visa . I get my visa guys and I didn't need joint sponsor and I have explained that to the embassy and they agreed with me . there is no joint sponsor there is visa for sure . just all you have to do to believe in your self . but many thanks for everyone tried to help me . wish u good luck guys for everyone .  

 

They approved the visa because your petitioner met the income requirement.  If she didn't, they would require a joint sponsor.  It's not just a matter of explaining, everything in this process has to be documented, in your case, your wife's ITR/W2.

 

Congrats!   :joy:


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-27 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864, Affidavit of Support . help pls

 

Question on the AOS packages. i'm getting ready to send the AOS for wife and stepson.

 

Do you pay the AOS fees once? $88 or twice for wife and stepson.

 

Also, do you send two AOS packages?

Wife package:

Cover Letter, write the case number and INN number

NVC notice letter that the AOS fee has been paid, the I-864 and W'2 last three years, Tax transcripts last 3 years, pay stubs "last 6 months", employment letter.

 

Stepson package:

Cover Letter, write the case number and INN number on the cover letter. or I just need the case number.

NVC notice letter that the AOS fee has been paid (pay once) from wife portal page

 

, stepson I-864 and

Photocopies of W'2 last three years, Tax transcripts last 3 years, pay stubs "last 6 months", employment letter.

 

Thanks in advance for you response.

 

Please start your own thread/topic.   :)


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 14:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864, Affidavit of Support . help pls

Your wife's income is not enough for a household of 2 (you + her).  Her 2013 income tax return should show income of at least $19,662 in order to qualify.

 

Source:  http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

 

You need a joint sponsor.  No joint sponsor, no visa.


Edited by apple21, 08 May 2014 - 01:23 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-05-08 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to transfer file incorrectly sent to Tokoyo to Manilla? ((Split from 3 year old thread)

You can try this:  http://japan.usembas...setransfer.html

 

From what I understand, you will need to get a request from US Embassy Manila first.


Edited by apple21, 02 June 2014 - 06:06 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-02 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to transfer file incorrectly sent to Tokoyo to Manilla? ((Split from 3 year old thread)

ur post is almost 3yrs. ago but unfortunately I have similar case. Mine was sent to Tokyo Japan I dont have any connection with that country, NVC was just insane sending my case to different consulate. I'm residing here in Philippines.

What are the steps that you've done regarding for this matter?
How long does it take before your case reach the manila consulate?


 

Does your case number start with MNL?


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-01 13:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIMMIGRANT VISA FEE

It will take 15-20 days after DS261 submission for the IV fee to be invoiced.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-03 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa packet

Might as well bring it back to the embassy so they can fix/re-attach it.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-05 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo children under age of 14 have to attend the interview at Consulate?

I was able to accompany them during their interview too.  The embassy understands that its difficult for someone to concentrate during the interview while minding small children at the same time.  Bring someone with you as companion (it doesn't necessarily have to be your spouse).  Just make sure your companion brings a valid ID in case embassy people wants proper identification.

 


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-05 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo children under age of 14 have to attend the interview at Consulate?

All immigrant visa applicants must appear before the consular officer during the interview.  Your children will not be asked questions, given ones condition and the others age.  The embassy just wants to make sure that they are who they are as shown in the visa photos and passport copy submitted.

 

My children attended the interview as well with my husband (they were his derivatives in his F2B petition).  They were ages 7, 6, and 5 then.

 

Good luck.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-05 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIv invoice fee bill anyone?

The DS261 and the IV fee invoice are inter-connected.

 

The IV fee invoice will be available 15-20 days after DS261 submission.

 

After paying the $88 AOS fee, submit the AOS package to NVC.  Don't forget to attach the AOS barcoded cover sheet.


You have the same topic here:  http://www.visajourn...t/#entry7050666


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-05 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEW CO-SPONSOR

Yes because if the joint sponsor didn't file 2013 ITR, the embassy will not accept him/her as a qualified JS.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-06 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplication for Imm Visa

The form is only for the intending immigrant, your husband.

 

US citizens do not fill out the form.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-06 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuse credit card to pay green card fee (split topic)

thank you NLR i will try to pay it before departing to the US... thanks for your great response

 

You can pay for it using your petitioner's credit or debit card..


Edited by apple21, 08 June 2014 - 09:29 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-08 21:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReposted due to error in earlier post: CR-1 Visa Interview Checklist - 2014

The beneficiary needs to get a CEMAR (Advisory on Marriages).

 

She can get it by filling out an application for CENOMAR (yes you read it right).


Edited by apple21, 10 June 2014 - 06:58 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-10 18:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAge diffrences.

It won't.  Many have been approved with a much larger age gap.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-07 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican spouse quit job after receiving I-130 & I-129F NOA1

so if we recieved the noa2 our process will be freezed till she got a new job oe coaponsor, or at what level they request a job ?

 

The National Visa Center will demand the Affidavit of Support in the months to come, right after they issue the case number.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-10 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresREF at USCIS pretty specific. Why?

IMO, USCIS asking for that much evidence isn't mind boggling considering Nigeria is high fraud.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-06-10 11:37:00