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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPro´s and Con´s of CR1 vs. K3?

Hello all---

I am in Nicaragua and about to marry my Nicaraguan fiance. Unfortunately, I have to leave soon to go back to my work and school in the United States. We are going to apply for a visa to bring him to the states as my husband, and are trying to figure out which is the best route to take, the k-3 or the cr-1. I have been reading the guides, but still am having a hard time locating the pros and the cons of the both. Feedback on either of these proccesses and how they compare--- general processing times, proof needed after we´re together in the states (not sure how many things we´ll own together in a joint name right away...), etc etc.

Look forward to hearing from you.... thanks!



check this link..

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=compare

Edited by Dennis & Ezgi, 15 November 2006 - 12:06 PM.

Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-11-15 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center
I haven't seen anybody who got approved from VSC recently. The only approvels i have seen so far are the people who got their papers transferred from VSC to CSC and than they got approval. Is VSC working at all?
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-11-16 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont SC..
what i am seeing on VSC processing is very very dicouraging... I think VSC is dropping the ball lately
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-11-29 18:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number question
My SSN still has that not valid unless authorized written on it. I am a Naturalized citizen. Your SSN still valid and u can still use it... You can get that writing removed if you go to a SS office . I am too lazy but never had any problems...
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-05 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS
there are 3 letters before the 10 digit number like EAC or something like that. For example u have to enter 322 if it is EAC before the 10 digit number than enter the rest. Hope this helps...

Edited by Dennis & Ezgi, 06 December 2006 - 09:58 AM.

Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-06 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI had it
Thanx guys :)
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-13 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI had it
well that is it. I became a plant monitoring out our case and staring at my computer screen and reading every post in VJ. I am going where my baby is and spend the new years with her... Here i come..... :dance: :dance: :dance:
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-12 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill no NOA2
thnx for everybodies input but i hate cutting corners. I always like to do stuff the way they are meant and supposed to be done. It is just disappointing that it just takes so long to get a approval for your wife, while they approve fiancee visas way faster that I-130's. Our life is on hold totally. But most of you know that already cause either you were or still are in the same boat as me.

*prays for faster processing. :(
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-19 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill no NOA2

niagra, where did you see that someone from oct 24 got an approval from VSC?

Third link is from October 24 and the others are from earlier in October for VSC:

Two for K3 (with I-130 approval)

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=27188
http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=26701

And two for IR-1/CR-1:

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=26992
http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=27259



I am seeing Late october filers getting approved... I am beginning to loose hope here... I mean if there was a problem with paperwork they should have let me know by now. And " we will process the applications in the order they were received" is bull ####### i think. :(
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-19 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved Finally
thank you guys. Knowledge i know you have been waiting a little longer than me. Hope you are next. And good luck for all the other people who are waiting for approval. Know it is time for NVC.
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-19 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved Finally
I just got the approval e-mail. NOA2 date 1/18/2007... :D
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-19 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2006 Tax Returns
Hi everybody ,

I am sure somebody asked this already. But i couldn't find it in the previous posts. I am going to send NVC my 03, 04 , 05 taxes and copy of my w-2 for my 06 income since i haven't filed the tax returns for this year yet. Would that be a problem?
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-22 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
well you can add me to the list approved on 1/18/2007 Forwarded to NVC.


ooops sorry about the double post

Edited by Dennis & Ezgi, 19 January 2007 - 12:26 PM.

Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-19 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
well you can add me to the list approved on 1/18/2007 Forwarded to NVC.
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-19 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
we never applied for K-3 . We just applied for 130. If i ever get approved for our 130 app do i need to do anything?. IS there a chance they might retain our 130?
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2006-12-14 19:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines, VJ'S, USCIS ,Vermont's
Hi guys i checked my status today and i got a touch this morning. Finally some activity. I will be checking it every 5 min today.
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-17 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines, VJ'S, USCIS ,Vermont's

I have finally been able to inscribe our Timeline, and at the bottom VJ indicates that if the 7th of Dec is passed by more than 10 days, to consider call the USCIS...also it says or per USCIS processing times...which is on their site 12th of march...

Questions

1. on which basis VJ calculates 7 déc...considering USCIS timeline...there is such a contrast in the respective timelines...
2. I have tried to know what's going on in VT...stating their 12 of march timeline that is there for months...in avail...so, i try again...in the other thread we discoverd 3 of us have been touched the same day...i don't know if it's a pattern, as i think VJ seems inclined to understand...so...if anyone, again, has any theories...they'll be appreciated...
3. finally...what to say to USCIS other than: any news about our petition?..and should we email them or call them...i believe they have given us the 1-800 number...
Thanks!



Eventhough you are 1 month ahead of me i feel like i am in the same boat with you. I have no touches and when i see people are getting approved from mid november i get upset. I do not know what to do also.

I was thinking did you by any chance applied for K-3 as well? Looks like people who applied for K-3 are getting their 130's approved faster. In my case i never applied for K-3. I am just waiting for 130 right now.
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-01-16 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH with NVC

Wow, is this the case for everyone who files a ir1/cr1 that they will get their interview date from NVC? My case is from Romania and I can't see to get any answers from anyone here at VJ. It appears that the majority of the VJr from Romania applied for K-1. I have a husband who has been stuck over there since Oct 06 (not long for some people but for us an eternity), and just like D&E to me this has been the worst experiences I have endured. I hate that the fact that our fate is in their hands. But, I'm just curious will this also be the same rule for me?


NVC schedules the interview dates for Turkey, Albania, Canada, Philippines, Lebanon, UAE and the continent of Africa. Romania is not on that list and so it appears your interview is not set up by the NVC.




P.S.......To Dennis. I just noticed you had your case "completion" date on the other timeline that was not in your signature. Don't use that one so much....so didn't look there.

So, if your case was completed on the 10th of this month (on a Tuesday...just like ours)....... I would think your best "stalking" days would be around the 17th

You might want to start camping out around the mailbox, starting Monday. :thumbs:



Will do thank you for all the information. So how is your process going? Did you guys straighten things out in Turkey?
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-04-11 15:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH with NVC

Thank you for your comforting words MPPGM . This process has been the most aggravating in my life. I guess i got pissed pretty fast. I guess i just have to cross my fingers and check my e-mail and hope for the best.

thank you


It wasn't an email I got. It was an actual package in my mailbox. It contained a cover letter, some pages with more information, directions for the medical exam and a list of doctors that your wife can see in Turkey.

Just want to make sure you understood that it will not be an email. But something in your mailbox.

Also, just to reiterate.....................when I asked the NVC when my wife's appointment was, they also told me something like "the interviews are set up the next month". When I asked them when it would be, they also couldn't tell me a thing. They made it appear like the interview wouldn't be granted, until sometime in May or even later. They were VERY misleading........in how they explained it to us.

So, that was why................based on what the woman told me, that I had NO idea that they were setting up the interview for the 4th of the next month.

In fact, I was so NOT expecting anything, that I didn't even bother to check my mailbox until night time that day.

I had NO clue I was getting sent anything by the NVC.

I actually called my wife up in Istanbul that night......3:00 a.m there, and woke up her and her family, I was so excited.............because my wife and I both thought it wouldn't be until nearly 2 months later that we'd get the interview.

It was such a shock.........

oh ok so that means i am gonna have to take the next week off and stalk the postman... :P
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-04-11 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH with NVC
Thank you for your comforting words MPPGM . This process has been the most aggravating in my life. I guess i got pissed pretty fast. I guess i just have to cross my fingers and check my e-mail and hope for the best.

thank you
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-04-11 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH with NVC

IR-1/CR-1 do not follow the same procedure as K-1 and K-3.

I know that but they have all the papers they need it. They looked at it . THE case is completed. So nothing is missing and i have seen lots of people having their papers forwarded to the embassies 2 days after the case was completed. And yes thses people applied for IR / CR1 and they are from Turkey. I have never heard that NVC keeps the papers until they give you an appointment date thing. Maybe i am wrong anybody has any answers to this?

Edited by Dennis & Ezgi, 11 April 2007 - 11:51 AM.

Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-04-11 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH with NVC
I called to check my status in NVC. She told me case was completed yesterday. I asked her if it has been maile to Embassy in Turkey. She told me that they will hold the case in NVC in USA until an appointment scheduled. And they only schedule appointments once a month. And she can not predict which month it will be scheduled. WTH. I thought Embassies scheduled the appointments after they receive your paperwork. Now i just have to sit and wait? I have no way of knowing when it will be scheduled. I am PISSED!!!!!
Dennis & EzgiMaleTurkey2007-04-11 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!
QUOTE (Jamericanlove @ Jul 25 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much guys! Wow...5 months for an interview date in Jamaica? Hubby is sending an expedite request to NVC in hopes of getting an earlier appointment. I hear that things are crazy at the Embassy these days with no clear explanation as to why. I hope they really fix it soon. 5 months is way too long for people to be waiting.



What is an expedite? How do u call to get an interview? Does anyone know the best time to call NVC and actually speak with a human being?
tigressbennettFemaleJamaica2009-03-10 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 PROCESSING TIME
1. get a case id number from customer service.
2. then go to http://infopass.uscis.gov/ to schedule a appointment with a officer there.
3. demand that you want to know why it is taking so long. and maybe they can help you.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-02-28 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 evidence
would they accept digital evidence? i submitted 5 dvds that includes our photos and videos.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-07 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi got The approval

i got the approval For the CR1 and i need to know how long it will take for the
interview.... im waiting for the NVC TO ASK for the rest of the documents i mean ds-230
and ..........
can you please tell me what i need to prepare for that day from now ??
i love my wife soo much , and I she is 22 and im 25 years ... w had our honeymoon in Dubai for 10 days and we saw each other in morocco 3 times ... really i need to know what i have to avoid ..and u can ask me any question if you want and i will answer ????

please help me with anything as your brother

thank you soo much in advence .....


congrats !!! follow this link to get more info about your next stage !! http://www.visajourn...ers-april-2012/
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-14 21:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUnknown biological father
maybe a tier 2 uscis customer rep can help you?
or a immigration lawyer?
im just trying to give you options.
im sure someone in here might have the same situation that would post a bit later.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-25 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support that I signed.
if you lied... you will have a record w/ them and this will cause problem in the future.

you might want to consult the immigration poverty guidelines http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD

if you do not meet it, you should try to get a co-sponsor that will help you.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-25 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho Files DS-230 ??
both person files the ds 230. you would assign yourself if possible to manage all the forms etc.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-25 20:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP I-130 Approved... Now What?
please read this guide to know your next steps.

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-27 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstupid mistake
if there is a interview, i think you should be honest and explain the situation. or at least called in to explain. do the right thing!
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-04-25 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send i-485 and remaining documents after i-130?
thank you
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-02-07 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send i-485 and remaining documents after i-130?

hi, are you adjusting status in country? who filed for you? please explain your case.


i am a US citizen petitioning for my wife in china. i have filed i-130 myself.
my preference classification is 201 b ina spouse of usc.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-02-07 11:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send i-485 and remaining documents after i-130?
Hi All,

I am wondering if it is possible to send in i-485, i-756, and supporting documents while i-130 is being processed?
I already have a A-number for my wife. My concern is that I do not want to screw this up and cost me time.

Thanks,
Doran
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-02-07 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresa fight with my lawyer
just do what you are comfortable... if you have to send in a bazooka of photos, then do it... :thumbs:
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-09 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-797 Notice of Action
keep a copy for yourself, but send the blue form to uscis...

you can always go to staples and ask to make a exact copy of the blue paper.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-15 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures85 Years Old Joint Sponsor?
based on intution, i don't think your mom's pension is enough to support 3 people. it is also questionable too. maybe she has property(ies) and that might work too.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-24 07:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRE: How is this happening
don't forget they pull boxes at random week of the month.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-24 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse Visa Processing Time`

I'm a US citizen and I filed the I-130 for my husband on January 23rd I received the noa1 in less than a week and I'm still waiting for noa2 its been 4months already...all you can really do is wait


you should get ready to make complaints on the dot. just a extra buffer to protect your family/reunion.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-29 17:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse Visa Processing Time`

Oh I see.. It takes kinna long. Hehehe.. But dose pregnancy affects my petition?


imo, i rather have my child born before the medical exam or aftering in the u.s.. the xray and vaccination is kinda scary because i think it may pose some threat to the fetus.
unlockingskyMaleChina2012-05-29 12:59:00