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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete
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RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-08 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy Rejected all Paperwork, Cancelled Interview

Hi Ricardo4eva, can I ask how long it took to receive the passport stamp after interview approval...Congrats!!

:ot:

Well they did not get a passport stamp as it was not requested That is often times requested if the applicant is in the USA and requested it so they can travel/have temp. evidence.

They did however receive their passport/visa back after 6 days after the second interview in Kingston, Jamaica.

Edited by RICARDO4EVA2, 02 February 2011 - 02:41 PM.

RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-02 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy Rejected all Paperwork, Cancelled Interview
yes i agree.. they (NVC) has caused a bump in your journey and at your expense - I know this it will be frustrated - I would be too.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-02 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Guidelines/Income Req.

Can someone please post a link to the current income requirements/poverty guidelines? I'm trying to help out a friend who's currently filing for her husband. Thanks!

please review - http://www.visajourn...rty-guidelines/
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 20:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

The 'apply for USA Passport' 'tree' actually works, without filing that other paperwork.

Usually.


Posted Image Darnell Also been a while for you.. so welcome back.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 20:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

ok i called the USCIS and the person I spoke with asked me a few questions. and based on the information i gave her, she said that both my minor children derived citizen because i have citizenship by naturalization. she said i could either apply for their US passport or file for the N-600. but she recommended to applying the passport because it serves as proof of citizenship and as travel documents. i do agree with her for the sole reason that applying for a passport is 500% cheaper than filing the N-600.


How nice so it turned out I was correct. Doubted the information i provided as others started to join. BUT I dont think that it would be possble to Apply for the US passport first it's not possible. Why? because she would have had no proof of US citizenship.. she she has no choice BUT to file with USCIS first after the child enters the usa,
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

I believe the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 applies to children that enter the US with IR3 or IR4 visas. IR2 will be eligible for citizenship at the same time as the natural parent.

Disclaimer: If I'm wrong, I stand corrected too!


I think i'm going with the natural parent.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

Hello VJ Family,

My child was given an IR2 status by uscis. how is this status (IR2) removed when the child comes to the USA.


The child would be protected by Child Citizenship Act of 2000 that would allow the child to become eligible for Citizenship it seems.
To be eligible, a child must meet the definition of “child” for naturalization purposes under immigration and must also meet the following requirements:

• The child has at least one United States citizen parent (by birth or naturalization);
• The child is under 18 years of age;
• The child is currently residing permanently in the United States in the legal physical custody of the United States citizen parent;
• The child has been admitted to the United States as a LPR or has been adjusted to this status;




*** But I'm not sure if this would even APPLY in this case I hope someone else WILL COME ALONG... I'm not certain and if i'm wrong i stand corrct
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 01:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

but if married for more than two years, no conditions to be removed, yeah? the child automatically acquire citizenship upon entry to the US, right?


The No the parent has to file the N600
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR2 visa for a child

Hello VJ Family,

My child was given an IR2 status by uscis. how is this status (IR2) removed when the child comes to the USA.


Well you are married to the NATURAL parent of this child for 2 or less years correct.? IF yes - the spouse is required to file conditions and so you/he will file to remove conditions and the child as well. Their case is cased on the bond.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-08 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce

please does any one know if they need the petitional previos divorce degree or just the applicant, please somebody help


If the sponsor was married in the past and got a divorce then yes they will need the divorce paper. If the applicant was married and divorce then the same.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-10 01:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMisspelled name on I 797 Notice of Action

I noticed they (CSC) misspelled my wife's first name (the beneficiary) on the I-797, Notice of Action.
The petition was eventually transferred to TSC.
However, there are no spelling errors on the I-130 petition that I submitted. I made sure everything was correct.
The I-130 petition has been approved and sent to NVC (Well,I think it's been sent but I have still not received a case#).

The I-797, Notice of Action is just a form letter, right? Will this be a problem with NVC?


You have done your part. Unfortunately they are humans too and so made errors. You should still use the correct spelling on the documents you will submit. Once the case is received by the NVC you can contact them to check if the proper spelling was communicated to them. You will be able to correct this and they will have the proof they need as printed on the original/certified copies.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-10 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2 TODAY...

after NOA2 WHATS NEXT PLS HELP US!


Congrats. See the links below to know what comes next.

1. http://www.visajourn...wchart_v1-2.pdf
2. http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

thank you guys! so im goin to TELL my husband to call the NVC to get a new case number..bec, he's a petitioner...thank u very much for the information..


He can call OR you can call. They should have the case some time between 7-30 days.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-10 01:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 poverty guidelines

Correction. They WERE up and were revoked. It's the only explanation for why they were there and are now gone.

They are still running on 2010 numbers. That's what USCIS says so trust that.


Ok thanks I provided the 2010 numbers but just didnt seem correct but glad to know it is being used.. will definitely help the border line sponsors.

Thanks, so there is no 2011 poverty guidelines up yet, correct?
Can we also qualify if we receive payments from stocks, that is income, correct?
I meet the 125% line with stocks and income combined only.. that should suffice, right?


yes you can use your assets to include stocks and go on the FIRST information I provided you. As Vanessa/Tony stated they revoked the 2011 poverty guideline numbers
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 01:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 poverty guidelines
correct the correct information for 2011 is posted below not sure why USCIS's website is stuck on 2010 but just I'm sure you will be subjected to the 2011 numbers.


for you and souse is $18, 387 and you will add $4,775 for each person


source -
https://docs.google....TZk&hl=en&pli=1
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 01:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 poverty guidelines

Thanks, so there is no 2011 poverty guidelines up yet, correct?
Can we also qualify if we receive payments from stocks, that is income, correct?
I meet the 125% line with stocks and income combined only.. that should suffice, right?


Honestly i thought i saw the 2011 guidelines because it should have been posted/launched on January 20 2011.. ALLOW me to just double check.

perhaps inky will know
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 00:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 poverty guidelines
Yes you are required to meet the income level at 125% so based on the information provided you will need to make $18, 212. IF he has a child that will join you will need to add $4, 675.

source - http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-09 00:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 denied
I have no advise to the issue at hand but the best to your case.

Edited by RICARDO4EVA2, 12 February 2011 - 01:29 PM.

RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-12 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC STAGE

Hi There, We are currently on the NVC stage, we are using a immigration lawyer and they are asking me to send my original birth certificate, Marriage certificate and passport? Is this correct? I have read that it is ok to send in copies and then provide the originals at the time off the interview....I hate to say but i have lost a lil faith in our immigration lawyer and am also nervous off not recieving my documents back before the interview!
If anyone has been going through this or has completed this part of the journey please help!


The lawyer is right... They do need the original / certified marriage and Birth Cert. they dont need your passport BUT you need to send a copy of the biometrics page of it.

Required Documents
Original documents, photocopies, and translations (if required, as explained above) of the following documents must be submitted to the NVC for you and each family member immigrating with you to the United States.



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

*** you can also select each of the above links that will take you to the source. **
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-15 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to get I-130 approval

hi guys, !! I do really need help to know lots of information if you don`t mind!!
my wife is an american citizen, and she filled an I-130 and received a notice from Uscis that they received the papers in november 9th!!!
but, after that notice, we didn`t hear anything from them for anymore and they r still saying that our case still pending!!!!they are now over three months and still nothing!!!! is that a bad sign??? and how longest it genrally takes to reach the level to go to pick up the visa???


Welcome to Visa Journey


i understand your concern - hearing nothing after 3 months. The USCIS expectation for process the I-130 is 5 months so it is normal that you have not been contacted / case not updated with USCIS. IF 5 months have passed (April 9, 2011) then you should call them to put in a service request to get information about your case. It is NOT a bad sign.


Your Visa class is Immediate (IR) so you are not subjected to the visa cut off dates so once your case is completed by USCIS then a visa is waiting for you. The cases are usually at the NVC for 1-2 months (average). Without delays someone in you visa class can have his/her visa in 8-9 month if the case has no delays at USCIS or under go Administration Processing/AP.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-17 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to contact Senator’s office for immigration related help.
my mother will petition for my 14 y/o brother when she gets her greencard in 1 month. And plan to follow the congressional steps if the process takes more than 5 months.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2010-10-17 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help My 2 years old boy can not to be signature for forms DS-3020 and DS 320

sorry about that Type wrong DS230


the parent would sign on his behalf.
others will have more to add i'm sure.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-18 01:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 received...but...

Hi All,

Congrats to all who have been approved and good luck to all still waiting. I made a big mistake by sending my original marriage certificate and my wife's orignal birth certificate to USCIS with my I-130 package. Too bad I found VJ after the fact. Well now I know the orignals are actually needed for the NVC stage. So my question is, does anyone have any experience in this type of situaion? Darnell and Loto both gave me some good advice already. From what I can tell I have two, maybe three options: Call USCIS and see if they can pull out the necessary docs and send to NVC, or file form G-884 which requests USCIS to send back the oriignals. Just not sure how long the process of getting docs back would be. As a last result I can try to possibly have my wife get a new orignal birth certificate and marriage license made and sent to me. Any insight? Thank you.


To request the ORIGINALs back from USCIS... you need to send the exact copy of the requested document. if you dont have it then you might as well continue your route to the NVC using certified or other originals that you will get from the issuing post. It's a straight shot answer and requesting the document. I've submitted my request to get my originals back used for my parents case.. it has been 1 month and still awaiting the response so they can be used in the "other" pending case we have - F2A
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-18 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP....MY HUBBY IS CONFUSED ABOIT THIS...

you should mail the DS-230 AND ALL the documents to the NVC


RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 02:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP....MY HUBBY IS CONFUSED ABOIT THIS...

do i need to send all my original documents TO MY HUSBAND IN THE STATES LIKE [BIRTH CERT, MARRIAGE CERT.,ETC....] OR I MAILED IT DIRECTLY TO NVC..together with the DS-230 ... THANK YOU!!!


you should mail the DS-230 AND ALL the documents to the VC
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 02:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr1

Thank you very much.Dont know what to will have done with Vj members.I pray we all smile in the end.


Agree two.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you have to be completely nude for medical exam?

So what,if they have to be nude.doctor is a doctor,they have seen thousands of naked male and females in their practices.what if in emergency,are they going to ask for a female doctor to come and save them? How funny!!

:thumbs:
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-05 01:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you have to be completely nude for medical exam?
This has been asked in the past. If it is specific to the country and the examiner ask then . you should if you want to live in the USA don't see much of a choice if that's where you're trying to go.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-04 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Thanks for the info Ricardo. Should be arriving in a week or two then. hope your folks are enjoying Music City. Are you still planning to move to Atlanta?
FYI I heard they are going to start giving free Yoga classes at the park by Farmers Market. Don't know if your folks would be interested or not. If so let me know and I will get more info for you.

Posted Image Well.. My parents are not in Music City due to another case pending with uscis for a minor. Yes I am definitely moving to Atlanta. Yoga... why not try something new going to see if i'm able to line up some people and I'll see if I'm fit for it.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

.
Ricardo did the green card come in the mail or did you have to apply for it? My wife hasn't received anything yet.



It will come in the mail... My parents 2 green cards came priority mail (red envelope). DOE - 12/19/2010 , GC in Mail - 1/6/2011 so give it about the same time perhaps. of 3-4 weeks.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Hey Ricardo, Yes good in deed. My wife made it here just in time to see the last big snow!!! She had never seen it personally and the was quite exciting for her. She did freeze but managed to enjoy it just the same. Now we are into much better weather and she is still cold most of the time.

Ricardo did the green card come in the mail or did you have to apply for it?




My wife hasn't received anything yet. I even have to submit a form so they will return her original documents which were not returned during her interview or at the POE.

** Don't feel bad I have to submit the G-Form so they can return the 4 birth certificates they have .. guess i'll mail it today/tomorrow. Did she get her social security card..? If not You should take her to the SSN and apply for it because even though the DS-230 says a number will be assigned they did not do it for her. She came in February here so would give it 3-4 weeks.

Looking forward to a great Nashville Spring and Summer.Hope you have one too.

Definitely ...




RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-20 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Well I don't know how else to do this or get this message out. I am hoping that most if not all of us have finally reached out goal and have our loved ones living with us. I just wanted to personally thank the dedicated VJ Gurus who helped all of us along the VISA path. Boy what a long and winding road. I could not have done this without your support and help. To those who made March 2010 a 318 page brother and sister hood thanks to all of you also for asking questions, helping each other, listening to our stories of happiness and whoa and listening without judging to much :). We were and are all from different back grounds and cultures and became family even if it was for a short while. I will not forget these many hours spent on VJ... Well unless Alzheimer take my memory away. I wish all of you happiness and great fortune in your lives. Remember we all seek the same basic things and we should always keep this experience fresh in our hearts and minds. May all of you be blessed and feel peace for the rest of your days.
Your Friend and travel mate... :yes: :thumbs: (L) :energy: :cry: :joy:
Tom Davis



She's just now getting here 2 weeks ago..? Whew.. Good to hear from you.. One for the Nashville team.. Posted Image
Good to see you again you too help everyone in that group including me WHEN I joined in July and stuck with the group through it's thinning times.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-15 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 filed now daughter wants to come

thanks canadian wife ... so basically i put together the same cr1 package as i did for myself.


Posted Image Minus the spousal information.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-23 19:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 APPROVED NVC HAS NOT RECEIVED MY CASE SHOULD I BE WORRIED

My I-130 was approved on january 31 2011 i keep calling that nvc number but it keeps saying that they have not received my case at that office. when i called last week i spoke to a lady and she said i should be able to have the case number by yesterday, but it still says the same thing. should i be worried or is there anywhere else i can call to see whats going on.

I had a case (F3) that took about 30 days to get there. Even so you can contact USCIS to confirm the case file was sent to them. You may need the assistance of a level two agent who will be able to confirm if it was sent.

Edited by RICARDO4EVA2, 23 February 2011 - 01:32 AM.

RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-23 01:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAppreciation for those who is working hard in USCIS
Posted ImagePosted Image i appreciate them.. wish some one these people would.Posted Image
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-23 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 approved but still not get NVC case#

Dear All:
My I-130 already approval for about 4 weeks.I call NVC they said my case is not create.
I saw some forums.Thay got NVC case number in couple days.Why?

I too wish I had a good answer. I can say that it all depends on when it was received by USCIS. Even though approved it may be in a pending status to be transferred to the NVC. Some field offices or Service Centers are slower than others.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-24 00:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm G 325???

I-130 for a spouse visa requires two G-325A forms.
One from Petitioner
One from Beneficiary

:guides: http://www.visajourn...page=i130guide1


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RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-25 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a(biographic information) applicant signature

I don't want to get into any trouble due to this small thing i can do sign and sent to my wife from here by fedex or DHL


You wont get in trouble if you leave it blank . Worst that could happen is you will receive a RFE checklist.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-27 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a(biographic information) applicant signature

Recently we got married my wife is in U.S and she is going to file I-130 petition.

1st question: There is a form g-325a which is also need to be filled by my information and my required signature, i am in Pakistan is it necessary to do sign the g-325a if i am out of U.S ? if yes then can i put digital signature on it ? or i has to be my signature by my hand ?

The Signature is not required. USCIS will not reject the form/application if the signature was not included.

2nd question: In I-130 package i don't see affidavit of support requirement when I-130 need to file any reference USCIS link for it ?

The I-864 is not submitted along with the I-130 unless you are submitting the packet I-864




RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-27 02:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130, Petition for Alien Relative

About 3 months ago, I've received a request from NVC to pay all fees; I did so, including the expensive $400 each fees.We sent in all our paper work, affadavit of support, etc. Im in New York, how long will it take for them to receive it,considering i have sent it over a month ago? Now recently, I have seen the visa bulletin and seen that the category for Alien Relatives got pushed back to January 2000. Will this have an effect on my case? And considering that the National Visa Center has taken down the website to pay the fees, will my case still have a chance to be processed this year?


Welcome to VisaJourney

What is your case category? Who petitioned for who...? This is important to know so your question regarding processing expectations can be answered
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-02-27 01:00:00