ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
I never got one, found out by calling NVC. My case was complete 9 days after responding to a checklist.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-27 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Thanks again Saylin, and everyone else for all your help. The interview this morning was a breeze. You've got yet another approval under your belt - a million thanks!
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-26 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Just finished my medical in Montreal, didn't take too long. My results may be ready on Friday, or if not I'll have to go Tuesday morning before my interview to get them (Monday being a holiday here) let's hope I don't have syphilis (haha)! Everything else was fine!
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-20 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012

Hi everyone, I have been away for awhile, but I finally sent in the papers and now have a received a checklist :-( :crying:

Now I am hoping for some of your help!


It says that I am missing the following:

[x] It appears that there is no proof of current employment (a recently dated job letter or pay stub), or
self-employment status (a recently dated letter on business letterhead or a business license).
[x] The listed income tax documents/IRS statements for the years marked below are missing/incomplete
(if you have lost any of the requested tax information, contact your local IRS office to obtain a copy)
(Only Federal returns (not state or local) are acceptable unless the sponsor's income was earned in Puerto
Rico.)
• W-2 forms are missing/incomplete for the year(s):
[x] 2011 [ ] 2010 [ ] 2009 [ ] 2008.

I KNOW I did not send proof of current employment, but that's because I didn't think I needed to (I'm not even remotely close to making the minimum income so it doesn't matter how much my income is). So...was I still supposed to send it?

Secondly, I did not send my W2 form because I do not have W2 forms. I have an independent job in the US that I do via internet, so in that sense I am self-employed. I also work for a company here in Chile, but for that I don't get W2s...only the 2555 form, for Foreign Income Exemption. I had sent in all my Schedules and the 2555 form to show my tax info for 2011. So what do I do?

Lastly, the instructions say: The checklist below indicates missing or incomplete documents. In order to make corrections you will need to download a new form at www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov. You will need to complete and submit a new form with the changes noted below. Please provide all requested documents.

Does this mean I need to redo my entire I-864? I called the NVC and the lady (very mean lady) told me that I don't need to redo the form, but I am confused because of the above instructions.

Thanks so much!


My husband and I got a similar checklist, we didn't think we needed to send proof of current income for the same reasons - he didn't make enough and we had a joint sponsor. We sent a letter from one of his clients as well as a paystub from our joint sponsor (they didn't request it but just incase) and a letter explaining why we couldn't provide them with one other thing they had asked for. We did not send in a new I864 and all was accepted no problem.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-18 17:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Yes, changed from the 9th of July to the 26th of June.

Edited by canafornia, 18 June 2012 - 09:27 AM.

canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-18 09:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Woohoo! I successfully changed my appointment date for next Tuesday, now I don't have to panic about getting my visa back in time to use the rediculously cheap ticket I bought last week. Apparently the trick is to wait a week or two until your file is at the consulate, when I tried last week I totally got the run around.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-18 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Thanks guys. Funny thing is the Anjou location is closer to me on the plateau (using public transit) by about 20 min and although the dorval location practically borders the airport it takes the same amount of time (again, with transit) to get from either location to the airport. So I'm booking a flight for Friday afternoon, that gives 4 business days, until I'm forced to rebook my flight and lose the savings, and call my cousin and tell her we won't make her wedding. Fingers crossed it won't come to that.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-10 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Question for Saylin or other Montreal CR1ers; where exactly do I pick upy visa from DHL/loomis? Does it have to be dorval? Is there anywhere downtown? Will it take longer if I can and do choose a depot downtown? I'm looking at cheap one way flights to San Diego for the Friday after my Monday interview, I know it's risky but even with the $150 fee to change dates it's still cheaper than buying a ticket the day before flying, and I want to know how much trouble picking up my visa will be I'm on bike or STM.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-10 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Spent the past two days trying to see if Montreal had any earlier dates available (I know it's not too long to wait but I'm right here and practically pass the consulate daily on my way to work) finally after six calls I found out the earliest date is 49 days out, so I'm sticking with the 9th. Hopefully I'll get my passport back quick or my plans to take my hubby to a cousin's wedding in July won't pan out, oh well it could be way worse.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-07 14:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
I received my email this morning.
Congrats to everyone else having progress, and hopefully there will be plenty more this week for those still waiting.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-07 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Finally got my interview July 9th!
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-06 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012

That seems odd to me. You didn't complete the DS-260 that much before I did. I just completed and submitted it a week and a half ago and I had to list secondary and post-secondary schools I've attended. Did you log back in and review the forms? The education section was right after work history and started with this:

Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above? YES
Number of Educational Institutions Attended:

It required giving the number of schools/colleges/universities you've attended and wouldn't save the data until you had entered the information on all schools (in my case, 6). It was a pain in the butt. EXACT dates you attended, addresses, degree/diploma you earned, etc.


So weird, the question never came up, I reviewed it again today. Maybe because my occupation is under other? I have no idea.
I'm not going to call them and stall things, I already have case complete an and am hoping to get my interview date assigned this week. I will bring all of the info to the interview with me:
Secondary and post secondary institutions including dates, complete addresses and degrees ect achieved. Do you think I also need to bring my original degrees etc to the interview?
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-04 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
So, just curious, on my DS-260 it asked about my employment but not my education. Is this normal? I see people posting about entering their education history but I never had the opportunity, should I take my bachelor to the interview just in case, whenever one is finally assigned.
canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-06-03 16:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012
Also awaiting precious interview date, waiting on hold with NVC now. Worst new-agey music on earth!

Edited by canafornia, 31 May 2012 - 07:06 PM.

canaforniaFemaleCanada2012-05-31 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/G-325a petitioner is self employed?
Thank you!
canaforniaFemaleCanada2011-08-12 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/G-325a petitioner is self employed?
First, let me say thanks to everyone for the wealth of information on here, we are so glad to have found this site.

My husband and I are filling out our g-325a forms, he is the USC, he has been self employed for more than five years, he doesn't have an "official" registered business name, he's basically a freelance mechanic, for the past five years employment section should he write 'self employed' or write his own name and address?
canaforniaFemaleCanada2011-08-11 21:47:00
Philippines20 years old: who'll be with during interview?
This may help you =)

Marriage laws in US
http://www.coolnurse...rriage_laws.htm

You're 20 so it should be fine!
VaniFemaleCanada2008-04-23 02:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Interview at Montreal!!!
Hello there,

I am currently in a relationship with an American (I am Canadian) and we are engaged. We filled for the K1 Visa and all went good, until I got my appointment date! I'm happy, but also anxious and nervous because I don't know if our whole thing will go smoothly. My appointment date is in two days!!! April 24 2008.

Who has been through this? Was the interview tough? Intimidating? Uneasy? How are the people? Did you succeed in getting your visa?

The only thing I'm worried about is our financial situation. We're young you see, I am turning 20 and he is 21. He currently unemployed and his mother is supporting us (Affidavit of Support). She owns a restaurant and they earn a decent amount of money, but I think they are classified as a poor family in the States (they really don't look poor at all).
Will this financial situation really ruin my interview?
I will say that he will find a job in fall when he goes to University and I will also get a job (his mother will provide me a job 100% if I needed, if not I would work somewhere else).

What happens if I got turned down for the visa? What are the options?

Thanks for the help as I'm feeling really excited and uneasy =)
VaniFemaleCanada2008-04-23 02:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDO I need to file I-90 with I-751?
DO I need to file I-90 with I-751? If I file only I-751 and accepted will they send me a renewed green card?

With I-751 can I send a G-1145 (E-notification)

thanks
feejoNot TellingCanada2011-04-12 14:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2011 Filers
Housekeeper I got my approval letter, finaly.
feejoNot TellingCanada2012-06-03 12:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2011 Filers

try your bio receipt #

Where do I get that number?
feejoNot TellingCanada2012-03-28 14:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2011 Filers
Please add me to the list. Vermont
I-751 Receipt Notice
Sent date: 7/13/2011
Receipt date: 07/19/2011
Bio 8/19/2011

3/28/12 ->
•Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center

Edited by feejo, 28 March 2012 - 12:55 PM.

feejoNot TellingCanada2012-03-28 12:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaApproved!
Congrats
ZaurokMaleCanada2006-09-07 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEstimate for NOA2

Guys! This is normal seasonal cycle. I see this every year. If you file in February/March - wait is the shortest - about 2-3 months to NOA2. If you file July-August-September - wait is the longest - 5-6 months, which is normal, and it is EVERY YEAR. The reason is that most people apply for I129F in July/August/September for one or another reason (maybe, falling in love in Spring or something). USCIS cannot hire more people just to process July/August/September, so be patient. NOAS2 will be coming soon!


We sent our I-129F this morning. It will be there tomorrow by 10:30AM! I hope you're right! :)
SweetheartSarahFemaleCanada2012-01-18 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoa2
Congrats! :)
SweetheartSarahFemaleCanada2012-03-28 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE ARE APPROVED!! NOA2 ! ! ! ! K-1 SEPTEMBER!!
Congratulations guys!!!
M&DMaleCanada2009-01-27 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAsking for the tourist visa
Hi everybody, I'm very pleased for your help, I wonder if I can ask for a tourist visa while my application is still spending at VSC...!
M&DMaleCanada2009-02-19 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Received!!!!! 43 DAYS!!!
Congrats!!! I cross my fingers and hope my turn is coming very soon!!!

Enjoy
M&DMaleCanada2009-03-18 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember fillers
Hi everybody, It's a big pleasure to have your support and your help, but now I'm really down, the VSC received my application on november 26th, then I've never received nothing, no news about my case only the NOA1. Everyday I follow the processing time on USCIS.gov, I see that they process cases received for 6 months on March 16th and then now we are April 14th still no news. If everybody can tell what I can do, I'd be glad... crying.gif crying.gif
M&DMaleCanada2009-04-14 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFive months club
I understand that and I'll wait for six months but I want to have all the informations to write them right after six months, because I'm sure my case will take over six months. The USCIS says they proceed the cases in order they've be recieved, I see a lot of people who send their application after mine but been approved. Honestly I'm very happy for those people but I feel a little prejudice against my case and my own person, and then I don't see why there is a difference between my case and the others that have been aproved.
I know that I'm not so kind, but I try to express my frustrations, it's very hard to wait (I don't know how long it will take) and ignore what happens, please don't feel concerned about my comments help me!!! coz I really need you.
M&DMaleCanada2009-04-23 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFive months club
I'm living at Brooklyn (Zip code 11236), someone talks about writing a letter to my congresman or my senator, I know nothing about that could you send the name and the address of the congresman or the senator please.

M&DMaleCanada2009-04-23 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFive months club
I everyone, first of all I want to thank all members of VJ for help, support and congrats to everyone who has approved. I don't know how to explain my problem but now I'm really scared about my case. I sent the application on October 14th 2008, I received the NOA1 on november 26th until now I've never heard about my case. Everytime i call the USCIS they read the same thing that they send to me in the NOA1, I wonder if there is a problem with my case, could I write the USCIS or could I wait for some time again and how long I can wait before write or call. If Anybody can help me, I'd be very pleased.

Edited by M&D, 23 April 2009 - 03:51 PM.

M&DMaleCanada2009-04-23 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow I can write the VSC?
One more time I knew that I can count on you, I find the address of the congressman's office it's a little near of my house, I'll go personally in order to do exactly the right thing otherwise meet the responsible if I can...
Thank you for your help, I'll keep you notified.
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-01 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow I can write the VSC?
Hi everybody, I want to thank all you for your help and congratulate all of those who have received their approval and visa, now I'm in a uncomfotable situation, It will be six monts since I received my NOA1 after that I've no news for my case, I wonder if there is a problem with it. My fiance and I prepare to write a letter to VSC or the congressman but we don't know how to do it and what to say, or wich congressman to write, If someone knows something about that, It' would be very nice to receive his advice...
Please note that I'm living at brooklyn (zip code 11236)...

Thanks
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-01 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow fast vermont service
I'm gonna try to contact my congressman, that's impossible, the USCIS have to provide some explanations about those cases wich have more than five or six months, the things that I don't understand they say that they process the cases in order they received them, then there are a lot of people who have been approved and then they sent their application after me.
It's really frustratind!!!! crying.gif
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-04 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow fast vermont service
Hey! it seems that november 26 is a very bad date to send I129, I sent my application on this date, until now I've never received my approval... for those who send at the same date, I wanna share some experiences with them...
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-02 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
Congrats and long life together....!
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-04 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI went to see my congressman
For those who have waited for a long time ago, this morning I went to the office of my congressman, they call the office that is responsible of my case, they say that I have to wait for two or three weeks, I cross my fingers and hope that the things will finally work for me and all of you who have waited for so long...
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-04 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP
Hey, I sent my I129 on october 2008, I've never received my NOA2, everytime I call the USCIS they say that they work on my case and It is in a normal timeline, so If your were in my situation what you would do...?
Patience is vertue...!
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-17 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved, NOA2, got it, finally!!!!
Congtats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
M&DMaleCanada2009-05-21 14:27:00