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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp ! - Expedite approved
Amazing congrats!! How did u get then to expedite!? I Was pregnant and they told me that's not enough reason. Incredible I'm so happy for you !!!! Fx
impatientNYCFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-18 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos package
Is this letter mandatory?
impatientNYCFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-29 19:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date confirmed now Medical ?
You need packet 4 for it as the letter he needs to show is in there. Did u get it? We are still waiting. Waaaaaaaaa
impatientNYCFemaleDominican Republic2014-08-20 22:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCould anyone enlighten me to this?
ah cool. Thanks Mr. Smiley. Good luck! :thumbs:

Edited by IanChap, 14 March 2013 - 02:09 PM.

IanChapMale02013-03-14 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCould anyone enlighten me to this?
What is the difference between cr-1 and cr-6? My card says cr6.
IanChapMale02013-03-14 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny August Filers???
woow Jaqui, We got NOA-1 on same day, and transfered same day!! anddddd , touched same days 30th and 2nd ! good.gif
I think our two files in someone worker's hand??? lol cross fingers we can get good news very soon!
Hey I just dreaming... seeing your guys in NJ or NY for congrats after we finished everything.

Happy NewYear for all of you from Japan!
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-02 18:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny August Filers???
Me too !!!! 22th Dec ! No more nitemare!! kicking.gif
This is the greatest X'mas gift for me and hubby, Thanks All of you, wish your happy holiday! innocent.gif
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2008-12-22 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny August Filers???
Hello Aug filers! smile.gif my file date : Aug 29

Edited by teddy&kana, 13 December 2008 - 12:22 PM.

teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2008-12-13 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNever thought I would be posting this :)
Congrats!! rose.gif heart.gif rose.gif
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-18 01:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOLE---**** I JUST GOT APPROVED
Congratulations! rose.gif heart.gif rose.gif
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-15 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
QUOTE (Jaqui @ Jan 22 2009, 03:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No touches for me since 01/02/09, recent approvals were you touched before the approval or just straight approved?


It was same date 01/02/09 last touched, so you will get an e-mail in this week, Jaqui!!
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-22 09:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
Thanks Mommy so quick response for making sheet!!
Hubby and me talked on phone... wow we have to use our old brains for next step of NVC...lol
I crossing my fingers for all of Aug filers for this month!!

teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-21 04:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On January 20, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

How many times I was checking my e-mail-box and USCIS site for these weeks as all of Aug filers... crying.gif
Oh and I have to call my husband maybe he still sleeping for early morning... but I don't care, I need to share this feeling with my love!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-21 03:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
CONGRATS!!! rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif

teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-17 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
Congratulations! good.gif
And thanks Mommy !!!
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2009-01-13 07:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in December 2008
me 2 transfered to CSC on 22th Dec. 2008 ! innocent.gif
Me and hubby just shared for X'mas between long distance, but we are being positive for future.
I will open a package what he sent me for X'mas gift, and he will do it too, a front of web-cam,
We say, we will laugh and smile when we remember these memories we share later ....together!
To all of you, Happy holiday and share love!!
teddy&kanaNot TellingJapan2008-12-24 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to get a freaking case number from NVC?

It's been 17 business days since they received our approved i-130 and nada in terns of a case number.  Hoping their is movement for everyone soon.


Cunuck waitingMaleCanada2014-02-11 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion

I am getting all the paper work together to send out the i-130. My marriage certificate is in Spanish, I need to get a translation. Now my question is does it have to be a certified translation or can a close friend do it for me?

 

Also, I see that to proof our marriage is bonafie a friend can submit an affidavit stating we are a legit couple. How can that be done? Are there any samples? I was thinking in having my pastors (here in the USA) write the letter. They know both of us.

 

What other docs should I send along with my application and the g325 forms?

 

Please advise!!

 

Thanks!!!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-05 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried in DR but wife has been petitioned by sister-Advise!

There's red flags all over this one. married before and denied a CR-1 before. open petition by a sister. And now another marriage and another CR-1? There will definitely be extra scrutiny during her interview. Has he seen the actual denial letter or was this just what was told to him?
 
The petitioning part on his side will be pretty straight forward, but when she gets to the interview, she'll need very solid proof this is a real marriage and not just an attempt to get to the USA. 
 



He doesnt have the letter nor any documentation of her case. Sucks for him but ill let him know. Thanks so much.

LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-04 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried in DR but wife has been petitioned by sister-Advise!

Hey guys,

 

A friend of mine recently married in Dominican Republic. The thing is that his wife has a pending application with USCIS (not clear if she received NOA@) the thing is that there hasnt been any movement in the case for 3yrs now. My friend wanted to cancel that petition and petition for her as a spouse.

 

The kick is that she was married before, they tried to petition her and it was denied. Not sure why, he said it was because of a mistake in the application.

 

What should I advise him?

 

I did tell him to check the stats of the opened case and to ask a lawyer if her previous petition will affect her coming to the USA. Any other advise i could be missing?


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-03 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

YES


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-31 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate and Translations Question

Hey! Yes you will need police certificates from both countries IF he lived in both country for more than 6 months since the age of 16. If he has only been in the DR since age 16 then you will only need a PC from there.

 

From everything I have read, and my lawyer has told me is: The police certificates need to be in english OR the language of the country in which the visa is being handled in. SO, if your husband needs a PC from haiti but the visa is being done in the DR I would have that one translated just to be safe.

 

Mil Gracias!!!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-16 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate and Translations Question

Hey everyone! Still waiting for NOA2. Im getting all the paper work together.
My husband is a Haitian citizen, but lives in Dominican Republic. Does this mean he needs a police certificate for both countries? Also, since his paper work (birth certificate and haitian police certificate) will be in Creole, do we have to have a translation in English since we are going to the US embassy in Santo Domingo or in Spanish? I'm a little confused since is the US embassy in a Spanish speaking country. English vs Spanish!

 

Any advise?

 

Thanks a million guys!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-16 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents to send in to NVC

I believe you will get a check list. Is better that you dont take the chance and send them in.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-24 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Fee

Like people who already had paid we still have to pay whatever we owe them at the interview!!!!


Yes only if your interview is after dec 12th. If your interview is before you don't have to pay the difference.

LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-11 07:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Fee
I got invoiced this afternoon. Did anyone else get invoiced?
LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-11 00:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Fee
Most likely they are holding everything for us to have to pay the new fees. They reviewed my ds261 last friday and they told me that I should get the IV invoice any day. Nothing yet.
LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-10 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEXPEDITE STATUS- Following up w/the NVC drama

Congratulations! So, what is going yo happen now?


thanks!
Just waiting for an interview

Finally girl! Hope everything goes smooth from here on.


I know right! Thanks



LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-18 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEXPEDITE STATUS- Following up w/the NVC drama

Hey everyone!

 

So, after all the drama they finally sent my case to the US embassy in Dominican Rep. They told me I had to send in all my paper work and then will be sent to the embassy, but I guessed I called so much that they wanted to get rid of me hahaha!!

 

Woohoo!!!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-17 17:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite request approved, next steps? (split topic)

Congrats!!!

They should be sending your case to the embassy and then the embassy will contact you with interview information!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-17 17:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE NUMBER AT LAST

congrats to those who has their case number.

 

but this is just so sad, the fact in 2014 we still have to call and wait 20 mins every other day, not to mention allocating all those wasted customer services answering the phone... to get a case number as oppose to check online or an automated phone or having it emailed to us as soon as it's available.

 

And the fact uscis has to paper mail nvc, and wait at least month for nvc to physically scan the documents in, instead of communicate between the two agencies electronically via common api to complete this near instantly.

 

Just thinking of how straightforward it is to create a system to send your case file electronically from uscis to nvc, generate a case number, then notify the users..instead of the pain and time wasted by everyone, makes me angry.  Especially considering the amount of money we have to pay for the applications to both uscis and nvc, that those people cannot be bothered to make our lives just a little easier. ranting33va.gif

 

 


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-03-21 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC electronic processing email for AOS/IV submission help

Hi pushbrk, thanks for the reply. I prefer to ship as 1 PDF as well but according to the NVC website they must be separate files, is that not true? can anyone who done it recently confirm 1 PDF still works. Thanks
 

Group A: Electronic >> Email scanned forms and documents 
If your case is processing as part of Group A (see Table 1 above), then you must submit all forms, civil documents, and financial evidence to the NVC by email. To submit by email, you must scan the document to create Portable Document Format (PDF) files. You must save each file with a name that includes your NVC case number, the full name of the applicant whose form or document was scanned, and the name of the form or document ? below are examples of file naming
          (case number_name_document/form)

  • ABC2009123456_John_Doe_I864.pdf
  • ABC2009123456_Jane_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf

How many documents can I put in each scan file?
 

Create a separate file for each document, including all of its pages and both sides of double-sided documents.  Do not include multiple documents in any scan file.

 

 



newguy05Not TellingChina2014-05-12 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC electronic processing email for AOS/IV submission help

Hi guys, i finally got my electronic processing case number and ready to submit the documents to NVC (for china embassy), but just want to confirm a few items below as i think some of the process was changed. I know some of those may be asked in the past but really appreciate your help. Thank you

 

AOS Email

1) I should attach each document SEPARATE (with the correct file name), NOT together as 1 PDF, is that correct? Many of the past posts here sent them as 1 PDF but according to NVC they should all be separate PDFs now. 

 

2) Below is everything I need, since i am already providing the tax return transcript i am NOT sending in tax return or W2s, is that fine? 

 

a) AOS Bill coverletter barcode  (1 pdf file)

b) My own coverletter listing the documents  (1 pdf file)

c) 2011, 2012, 2013 IRS tax transcript (3 pdf file)

d) Employment letter (1 pdf file)

e) 3 most recent paystubs  (1 pdf file?)

d) i-864 (1 pdf file)

 

DS-260

 

1) Log online and complete the DS-260 form online

2) Submit all required documents / photos - I havent got that far yet, i am assuming after you complete the DS-260 online it will have a way for you to upload those documents? 

 

 


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-05-12 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresENROLL Email for Electronic Processing

Today is 5/1, i sent on 4/15. It has now been more than 2 weeks and still nothing.  Anyone else who sent EP email around 4/15 got a response?  :ranting:


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-05-01 14:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresENROLL Email for Electronic Processing

Just to clarify, i thought EP will shave 2-3 months off your processing time, at least that's what I read. Is that not true?

 

I sent the enroll email on 4/15 and it's been 9 days still no response.  Both AOS and IV bills are paid, i could sent in the AOS package by snail mail 7 days ago.

 

Did i make a mistake to enroll in EP and should just done regular snail mail?   This is for china/guanzhou so i had the option to do either.  

 

Just wait and more wait  :ranting:    As a developer myself, whoever designed those process and systems in uscis and nvc all needs to be fired. Just horrible...


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-04-24 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCambodian Police Certificate

Hello there!

 

I was curious how your situations had been resolved. I'm in a similar case, having lived in Cambodia for four years but left more than a year ago, which means it's extremely difficult for me to procure the Cambodian police certificate. 

 

I would be very grateful for any help or advice as we have received the NOA2 and are waiting to hear from the US Consulate.

Many thanks!


sookiryeNot TellingFrance2013-08-15 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor Question

Hi, I have two questions regarding co-sponsor. So far we have two options, my husband's mom, first, and the second one is my cousin who lives in California (we live in New York).

1) My husband's mom has her own company, so what should we provide instead of a job letter from the supervisor?  And also, from what I know she deals with checks and not pay stubs. Do we have to provide pay stubs still?
 


2) If we decided to go with my cousin, is it okay to have him as a co-sponsor, being that he lives in California?

 

Thank you in advance. 


Edited by nanasbananas, 09 April 2014 - 12:53 PM.

nanasbananasNot TellingAzerbaijan2014-04-09 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving problem to reschedule an interview in Montreal

if it is an nvc error then yes they will probably fix it for you and keep working with them

in addition I would definitely contact the embassy for further clarification

http://montreal.usco...v/about-us.html

Thanks Stevie b.  I have contacted them, no result.  Montreal embassy does not deal with immigration issue over the phone.  I got email response to either reschedule appointment online (never works) or over the phone (a local number). Unfortunately, the agent over the phone scheduled a wrong interview. When I found out 2 months later and called back, I was told they can not schedule interview for NVC.  If NVC is not in charge since my file is at Montreal embassy, and Montreal embassy does not want to take responsibility to reschedule a NVC assigned appointment, what should I do?

 

Anyone has similar catch-22 situation?

 

Thanks


Montreal_filerNot Telling02013-09-17 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving problem to reschedule an interview in Montreal

you have to do this directly with the embassy

nvc is out of the loop now

Man, agent of the phone service told me to contact NVC....cray5ol.gif How irresponsible!

 

Any suggestions to contact embassy directly? I do not get any help really,it's been almost 3 months!


Montreal_filerNot Telling02013-09-17 11:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving problem to reschedule an interview in Montreal

I was not able to participate the interview initially set up by NVC.  Now, I'm having problem to reschedule the appointment. Online process never shows available appointment.  Agent over the phone setup a wrong interview for me. Anyone can give any suggestions?  Thanks.


Montreal_filerNot Telling02013-09-17 10:27:00