ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to get a banker's draft/cashier's check made into foreign currency?
Id be more than happy to help out if i can, i'm in the UK and come over to see my wife regular, will be over in VA this coming Saturday for a couple of weeks. Im sure the cheque wouldn't need to be be from the person the certificate is for, it can be from anyone.i can mail you a cheque from my account in exchange for $$ or however i can help.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-06 18:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

The millions and millions who have overstayed, usually there is no US Spouse or Fiancée in the picture.

If there is a USC in the picture then much more likely is that they would adjust, not overstay.

I would say most people who have the opportunity do visit during the process.

The NOA 1 does not tie you to anything, nor does a lease.


I didn't say the NOA1 ties anyone to anything! it shows tat you are planning on doing things the right way and are going through the process and making plans for the future! My lease certainly shows ties i have to an apartment here in the UK.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

Millions and millions of people visit the US every year, very very few bring lease documents or employment information.

I never did.

But the millions and millions don't have any reason to maybe overstay or not return at all. Someone who has a wife or fiance in the US has a lot more reason to not go home! No ones saying that everyone visiting the US should bring ties to their country and the amount who do visit while on a CR1 petition i would think is very very few, there's also nowhere ive been able to see online that says officially you have to carry your NOA1 or anything else tying you to your country, however if you think about it its for your gain and makes perfect sense.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

Well that's news! Thanks for correcting me, and for sharing :)

I still think the potential immigrant should bring lots of ties to home country, esp if they're entering the country with their spouse.

Oh me too, i wasn't and never have suggested anything otherwise. I had a copy of my NOA1, a copy of my lease and a letter from my employer,he didnt ask for anything, plus Ive been to the US 18 times in the last 26 months, four times for 2 months or longer. I answered all his questions and would never lie,the guy was real nice and we had a good chat.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 11:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

not everyone is aware that they must bring NOA1 with them when they enter the US, in fact most don't. Nowhere on the NOA1 does it say you must bring it with you. You automatically jump to conclusions with most of your answers in this forum, acting as though every single person is out to scam the government or has some ulterior motive. I am sure if this was the case with the OP they wouldn't have asked in the first place. You tone is always so condescending.

cool, i'm glad its not just me that's been reading their posts and thinking they were off!!
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 10:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

Well, for one, when you're crossing during immigration, you're supposed to bring your NOA1.
Sooooo, if you're trying to hide the fact you're in immigration, you're just being deceitful and that won't help you get approval to enter.
You may never get asked any questions at all, but the question ALWAYS came up when my husband and I traveled.
It goes like this

"Why are you coming into the US?"
"To visit with my wife"
"What are your long term plans for living situation"

BAM now you're on the topic of immigration.


Who are you actually replying to, me or the OP ?
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

I've read posts on here that they can! When you say you were told, you mean told by a CBP or by a reputable source? Or from others who have also gone through the process?

I mean from the CBP guy when i entered, he asked why i was visiting, who i was staying with and we had a chat about my CR1 petition, i asked if he could see any details and he said no, all he can see is dates of visits, any overstays, passport details! said its nothing to do with them! which in a way it isnt.

Edited by fcat, 03 March 2013 - 09:30 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChance of wife traveling to the US after filing

No, she can travel the only difference this time will be that they will see that you've filed the I-130 and so they'll want to see more proof that she's planning on leaving. Meaning she needs to have a letter from her employment that she's coming back, apt lease, return air ticket, anything that will show that she has ties to her home country and will leave. You might try reading in the Canada forum, they'll have more ideas of what to bring to prove that she will return.


Are you sure that CBP can see on their system that there is a pending CR1 petition when you enter through immigration ?
i was told when i entered 4 weeks ago that they cant at all.

Edited by fcat, 03 March 2013 - 08:59 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-03 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3230 and AOS
Your welcome

Edited by fcat, 02 February 2013 - 06:02 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-02 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3230 and AOS
Doesnt matter who sends the forms in and yes you can send them both in together, remember to put each relevant barcode sheet on the top of the forms.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-02 04:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC did not receive I-797 approval notice
What do you mean by " he was not able to talk to anyone" ?
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-25 05:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI can file for my wife on cr-1 to come come faster with this?
You're wasting your time, this isnt what the OP wants to hear!
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI can file for my wife on cr-1 to come come faster with this?

hey i dont think i need to send the affidavite of bonified marriage.


btw i know yall say its usless but im still gonna try. ill try anything for my wife to get here faster!


Whats the point of coming here, asking questions and then not following everyone's advice and doing your own thing ? this seems to be a tend with all your posts.
Just do your own thing and dont bother asking in the first place!
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-19 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginals with I-130

Who's "they"? The step-by-step guide I got from this site says originals. Now I'm more confused :)


It says copies in the guide!
http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS - advice much needed
Its only when you get to the NVC stage that you yourself (the beneficiary) can talk to them without the petitioner on the line too.

The USCIS is open till 11pm or midnight i believe so phoning them after work shouldn't be a problem ?
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 quick question about #21
Just write "present" in the boxes when you print it out!
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-26 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo any international couriers deliver to PO boxes?
I think for International delivery the secure £65 one is the only option!! unless you arrange to have it sent to someone in the UK who can forward it to you or bring it over

It says on their website "If the delivery address is outside the United Kingdom the fee is £65.00 sterling"
have you read the FAQ on their website ? it pretty much answers everythgin youve asked.

Edited by fcat, 02 April 2013 - 01:23 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo any international couriers deliver to PO boxes?
No problem, i wasnt sure if you saw my reply to your thread a few weeks ago, i presume you are all sorted ow though ?

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry6026804
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 11:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo any international couriers deliver to PO boxes?

USPS Express Mail can track international shipments.

Not to a UK PO Box though
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo any international couriers deliver to PO boxes?
Why not call or e mail them, explain the situation and ask them for a physical address, most places have them.
Infact on their webpage it says:

"Can I courier my application to you?

Yes, you can courier your application to us, but please contact ACRO Customer Services for instructions and details of how to do this and our drop off point. As we are a secure building, courier companies are unable to deliver directly to us, neither are courier deliveries accepted at either of the PO Box addresses."

Edited by fcat, 02 April 2013 - 09:57 AM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuicker I-130 Approval?

Again, you can correct the op without being so dramatic. You are entitled to your own opinion but you don't even know who I was referring to when I said that general statement. She came on here with good intentions an whether you did what she said or not it is everyone's responsibility to research and double, triple, quadruple check the way they apply for these things.

The way most people responded was so defensive as if she meant to mislead anyone. And if you see someone already responded to her post saying EXACTLY what u were going to say, maybe refrain from posting it. No body needs to see the same thing a million times, I'm sure she has no problem reading it the first time.


Had you read the OP's derogatory posts over the last few weeks you'd know why people reacted the way they did! a simple search will reveal all.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuicker I-130 Approval?
Read up on what a K3 visa is(or was)and you'll see why.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuicker I-130 Approval?

Free? :whistle: I'm not sure what I-129F you filed, but mine was far from FREE.


It is free to file an I-129F after you have already filed an I-130, still wont do you any good though(IMO)
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2012 tax transcripts available now...

If you sign/send the I-864 prior to April 15, then 2011 is still valid as the most recent. The cut off is tax filing deadline day.

Ahh ok, gotcha
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-03 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2012 tax transcripts available now...

Actually you can order them anytime after they are filed, it takes a couple weeks post filing for them to be available. I ordered my 2012 transcript in the middle of February.

oh, ok i was under the impression that you couldn't request them until after the 15th April for some reason.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2012 tax transcripts available now...
Just to let everyone know that you can now order 2012 tax transcripts online.

Order tax transcripts online


If you need to send off your last 3 years of tax transcripts you will now need to send 2012, 2011 and 2010, which is now the last 3 years.

Edited by fcat, 02 April 2013 - 12:16 PM.

fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Please
You would write the names of her children and then write Son or Daughter in the relationship column.
This is about your wife not you.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-11 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Visa Medical & Blood Pressure
This s a great thread and i think we'll be surprised how many people actually have this "problem".
Ive been thinking about this for a few weeks as mine is always high 140/92 usually. It goes down for an hour or so after ive been to the gym, i was even planing going to the gym or for a run for an hour before my medical!
Thanks for the comments on this.
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-25 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinfopass experience

As i've said many times just e mail them and wait the 3 or 4 weeks it takes for them to e mail back, you cant do anything and it doesn't speed it up just by knowing what date your paperwork got transferred!


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-04 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i travel to the usa to visit my husband while i-130 forms are being processed ?

I cant answer the 2nd question but in reply to your 1st question, yes you can go visit him while the forms are being processed.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-08 05:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm i-864

Don't forget to answer the number of immigrants question 7 under section 3 , that says "Enter the total number of immigrants you are sponsoring on this form from Items 1 through 6"


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-20 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNational Benefits Center (MSC)

What is Pitt office?

Pittsburgh i presume
fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-21 04:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew I864, Part 4, Question 12

Doh! thanks, i swore i read and re read them!

 

Appreciate the reply:)

 


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-01 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew I864, Part 4, Question 12

I am the beneficiary.

 

It asks if you are currently on active duty in the US Armed Services,Yes or No.  Above the question in brackets it says: To be completed by petitioner sponsors only.

 

Does this mean that both my wife (sponsor) and my co sponsor have to check yes or no ?

 

We are a touch confused by this.

 

Thanks


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-01 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresName Change and the Application Process

Use her married name on the application, there's also a space that asks for other names(including Maiden name)


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-10 12:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while I-130 pending - ties to home country?

Would this not be withholding pertinent information from the IO? I've gone across a number of times on business too, but I always disclose the fact that I am in the immigration process, but that the trip I am going on now is for business purposes only (which is the case).

 

It would if you were asked by the IO and didn't answer or lied in your answer.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-11 00:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while I-130 pending - ties to home country?

Ive traveled to the US 4 times (2 weeks, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 7 weeks) to see my wife since my I-130 application was sent in January, its nothing at all to worry about, just a normal visit. They do not know at the entry point that you have  an application in progress, don't think there's going to be a big red screen flashes up or anything like that, there isn't, as far as they know you are just a regular visitor, and you are. Answer their questions, nothing more, don't say and tell them things they don't ask, don't have a stack of papers in your hand ready to give them, just keep them away and bring them out if asked for anything.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-10 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmistake on question 15 form i-130 OMG!!!

 

So should it be the beneficiary's or the petitioner's employer written at that question please?

 

The Beneficiary, its says in big letters under part C, "Information about your relative"


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-02 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDC's 12 month processing times. Will K-3 make sense?

I believe a few people have tried this recently and the K3 application gets cancelled.


fcatMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-14 06:04:00
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