ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I be able to work in US? (After Entering US)

Also worth reading the "finding work in the USA" forum on here too, a lot of people say that employers have no idea about immigration things and constantly ask for a "work permit" saying a green card isn't one even though it is!


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-08 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife self employed but want to use her sister as co sponsor...

My wife has been self employed since march this year, she earns triple the minimum amount needed. We would like to use her sister as a co sponsor who is full time employed and earns well above the minimum,

 

If we fill the  AOS forms in for both will they use her sister even though they see my wife earns enough ?

 

I'm not sure what my wife would have to supply to show her self employment salary so we thought it easier to use her sister who can supply wage slips, letter from employer and also past 3 years tax transcripts.

 

Thoughts please ?:)

 

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-22 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat after receiveing NVC #

Hey guys, 

 

I found out today that my case has been received from USCIS and they also gave me a case #. They told me over the phone they I will receive a letter in the mail with instructions.

 

1. What should I do next (immediately)? Do I have to wait for those instructions or can I do something before I receive that letter?

 

2.  What are usually the steps once a case # has been assigned?

 

3. Any other suggestions/recommendations are welcomed.

 

 

Thanks in advance 

 

Could you fill in your timeline to help others, thanks


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-27 03:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter for 864

I cant see any problems occurring with it being unsigned,however, if its only a phone cal or an e mail to get a signed one then it might be worth doing it.You mst have a direct manager that's able to do this ?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter for 864

not signed by anyone in particular or not signed at all ?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 02:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the DS-230 and the DS 3032 no longer ?

So DS 260/261 are not a part of EP?

 

Nope, i just found this excellent post here that explains a lot more:)

 

http://www.visajourn...-6#entry6492406


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 13:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the DS-230 and the DS 3032 no longer ?

 

Correct

 

Cheers :)


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the DS-230 and the DS 3032 no longer ?

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures***
 
**Moderator hat off**
 
 



 
Yes

 


The DS-261 is submitted after you receive your case number from the NVC.  The DS-260 is submitted after the immigrant visa bill shows "PAID" in the payment portal.  The accompanying documentation for the DS-260 still has to be mailed to the NVC unless Electronic Processing is available for the country.

 

Excellent, that's a great help, thanks

 

I presume the accompanying paperwork(certificates etc) is sent with the bar coded cover sheet once the IV bill is paid online ? So its in effect the same package of papers less the DS230 form.
 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 05:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the DS-230 and the DS 3032 no longer ?

Thanks, this is for everyone ? even if you're not in an electronic filing country ?

 

At what point is this done and where ? there's nothing at all in any of the guides or any details about it online.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-28 01:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the DS-230 and the DS 3032 no longer ?

I'm a touch confused, I've had my forms ready got when i get to the NVC stage for a few weeks now and when reviewing them and the guides im seeing mention of a DS-260 and a DS-261, however all the guides i can find are saying the latter.

 

Do i still send off the DS-230 and DS-3032 or have these been superseded with the above ?

 

Appreciate any help and info

 

Thanks

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-27 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled 1-130 under previous name...documents now changed to married Name

Wait until youre ready to send your paperwork to the NVC and fill it all in in your new name, all the NVC paperwork "trumps" any previous paperwork.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-29 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGreen card after entering US
To be fair, this post was originally in the "New Life In America" forum when EminTX replied to it and was subsequently moved to the CR1 forum later!

Edited by fcat, 01 April 2013 - 03:33 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-01 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and tax return years

You don't need a joint sponsor!!! you earn above the threshold now, that's all that matters. Letter from your current employer and wage slips from June is what you need.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-29 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp in filling out I-864....

It clearly says "Part 2, Information on the principal immigrant." the whole of part 2 is about the immigrant.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-26 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260

You can seen screen captures of what the whole online DS 260 is like here:

 

 

http://imageshack.us...s/838/83yx.png/


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 22:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE help! Question about IR-1/CR-1 Spouse

The DS 3032 form is no longer, you fill an online DS 261, you then forward the original documents to the NVC in the mail and these are matched up to your case at NVC.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-06 01:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Help

There wont be any wedding papers for the church wedding, you can only get married once! there's only one marriage certificate, thats the one you got when you had the civil ceremony.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-10 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 approved...what's next?

No not at all, papers you send to the NVC trump all other papers:)


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 01:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReview my Cover Page

Looks great, i know its not listed on the official things to include but if you can i would include a copy of the Beneficiary's birth certificate (front and back), there were a few cases of this been asked for, i included everything you have plus the birth certs for both of us and didn't get any RFE's,  its worth it for the sake of two more pages:)

 

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-16 01:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 261

Ah ok i was just checking that i wasn't missing something:)


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-17 15:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 261

Yes you can send in. Just remember your coverpage from th payment portal.

 

Isnt the cover page for when the DS 260 has been filled in ?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-17 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport name issue

I believe everything should be filled in in your NEW name, any papers filed or sent to the NVC "trump" those previously sent to the USCIS or on your I-130

 

I did the unusual step of taking on my wife's family name AFTER we filed the I-130, i jusr recently filled in the DS261 in my new name, sent the I-864 in my new name and will be filing in the DS260 in my new name too, i believe if you fill everything in in your old name, the visa would only be stamped and placed in a passport with your old name in, which is obviously not active now.

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 07:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfilling out I-864 form
 
 

YOU will always be the primary sponsor, no matter how much you earn.

 

You will put your own name  NOT your fathers. As you don't earn enough to file taxes on your own you will put 0 in the earnings box and write a letter stating that you don't pay taxes and under what exception you don't (ie not earning enough money to pay tax)

 

Your joint sponsor will then fill out their own I-864,  even though they are the one earning the minimum amount, you are always the main sponsor.

 

Your next steps and what documents are needed are here:

 

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

 

 

 

 

 

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 07:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan i send a letter to make sure interview is AFTER a certain date ?

Ive just finished filing everything with the NVC, I'm going to the US for 9 weeks on Friday, from receiving AOS bill to filing the DS-26and receipt of my civil documents  has been really quick (9 days!), I'm guessing if i get my case complete in a couple of weeks, then my interview date, its gonna be around mid to the end of December. Is there anyone i can call/write to to request that my interview date be after the 9th Jan when i return ? or should i just wait for it to e scheduled and then re schedule it ?

 


Edited by fcat, 24 October 2013 - 04:33 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260, question about medical and health information

I just filled in the DS-260 and checked yes as i do have paperwork from my doctor thats needed for the medical for the shots that i had at my Dr's that were needed.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan faxed or scanned docs be used by my lawyer for a visa petition?

Why will it take 3 weeks ? surely they have UPS and DHL there?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 03:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????
 
 

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Edited by fcat, 30 October 2013 - 03:22 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-30 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

ok the only birth cert my husband has is obviously short form the new one he got and also his original neith have his mother and fathers date of birth will that be a problem?

 

 

I believe it will as they do specifically ask for the long one with parents details on.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-30 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

This is the link that's given to you at the end of filling in the DS260

 

http://travel.state..../info_3195.html


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-27 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

Just a little something to note. When i printed the cover sheet out for my Civil Documents after paying the IV bill, on the address it is marked for the Attn: CMR dept.

 

When i filled in the DS-260 at the end it said to send the civil documents off and said to mark them Attn CMR/DR  (it was either DR/DM or something similar)

 

I had already sent them with the printed cover sheet just to CMR.

 


Edited by fcat, 26 October 2013 - 05:03 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-26 05:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

You should have only sent a copy of your marriage certificate with the I-130, it says in the NVC guide for the I-130 application:

 Proof of Relationship       Primary evidence - Copy of marriage certificate

Did you read the guides before you mailed your I-130 ?

 

It does NOT ask for an original or certified copy,  originals and certified are only sent at the NVC stage


Edited by fcat, 25 October 2013 - 08:22 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 08:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

The ones on the list on the NVC guide,

 

under the heading IV Packet:

 

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

 

 

  1. Barcoded cover sheet (1 page)
  2. Two signed passport sized photographs of the beneficiary (1 page)
  3. Certified birth certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)
  4. Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and petitioner (1 page)
  5. Original divorce decree of the beneficiary (1 page)
  6. Original police certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)

 

  1. Copy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary?s passport (1 page)
  2. Copy of certified birth certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)
  3. Copy of certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and  petitioner (1page)
  4. Copy of original divorce decree of the beneficiary (1 page)
  5. Copy of original police certificate (1 page)

Edited by fcat, 24 October 2013 - 04:38 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260?????

I received and paid IV bill on Tuesday, sent civil documents yesterday, got link and filled in DS-260 today,  civil documents will be delivered tomorrow! all done in 2 days!

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 13:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureskindly advise (ds260)

You may need an original or certified copy of the Annulment decree and an original of Thailand police certificate, im not sure.

 

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureskindly advise (ds260)
 
 

 

Here's what you have to send:

 

Original or certified copy of:

Marriage Certificate

Birth Certificate

Divorce Certificate (if applicable)

Police certificate

 

You also need to send Photocopies (not certified) of each of the above.

 

 

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 07:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureskindly advise (ds260)

The photocopies do not need to be certified they are just copies of the original documents you will have sent at the same time, you did send the originals too didn't you ?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 05:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived my NVC case number now what?

Wait a sec why I have to fill up the form  DS-261 , I don't have any agent. Everything I did myself. So should I ignore it or how should I fill this up ?

Also for the IV packet, I sent them everything when I applied so I don't know if i have to send them again. but I think I will wait for the mail from them to see right

 

As you haven't filled in your timeline its hard to see who you are, Petitioner, Beneficiary, ? etc etc fill in your timeline and it'll be easier for others to help!


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived my NVC case number now what?

All is explained here:

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-31 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 questions

Im not sure if you DS 260 is different to mine but on mine it said:

 

What profession does he intend to work in, not WHERE will he work!

 

It also only asks for the last 5 visits to the US above the actual question.

 

I put NO to the question of do you seek to enter to work skilled or unskilled. I am NOT entering for that reason, i will get a skilled or unskilled position after entering but that is not the reason i'm entering.

 

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-08 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSTUCK AT NVC

Why do you need an attorney just to send documents ?


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-21 07:37:00