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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsunfair

Such VERY personal issues, it hurts.  And lashing out seems to be the EASY thing to do.  I like many before me (after too) feel that MY situation is more important or MORE something than everyone else--  But in fact like it has been stated WE ALL are exposed to "the process"--

 

I have not seen my Wife, and two daughters (other than regular SKYPE calls) since November 2011.....  I had to return to the states GET A JOB and QUALIFY AS A SPONSOR BEFORE I could file a petition-  I don't have or wouldn't ask ANYONE to sponsor my family they are my responsibility.  After living in Honduras for FOUR years I certainly did not qualify.  MY ASSETS were wiped out by the economical downturns which FORCED me to do SOMETHING--

 

IF PRIORITY was based on TIME apart, married, engaged? children, no children? how long been married ? 1 year? two year?

 

UNFORTUNATELY -- NONE of this comes into play - it is GOVERNMENT BEAUROCRACY at its finest  RED TAPE-

 

So the best thing you can do is be honest, do your best, study, prepare, love, have faith and TRUST that your day will come.

 

THERE IS NO ANSWER THAT FITS ALL. 

 

NEVER BEFORE have I had feelings of UNFARENESS and HELPLESSNESS like this before--

 

Put trust in GOOD and keep the faith, right now 60 or 90 days more feels like a walk in the park to me.


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-01 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHHHHEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!

It's been 3 weeks now since we hv responded to a check-list stating that 2013 tax returns transcript is missing..Can someone please explain to me..Why after they review and found something to be missing it has to take another two (2) months, as if we are starting alllllllllll over again?wow.gif

Since NVC hv checked the file and saw something missing/incomplete and hv sent request for such document(s), as soon as they receive it they should hv a way prepared to just get stuff together and "case complete" it. That way they can prevent back log. 

2013 taxes?- not due until April 15, 2014 - did you mean 2012?--  did you have 2012 transcript?- and a W2 or employment letter or paycheck stubs for 2013? Did they comment as to asking for something that the US Government views as NOT DUE YET?


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-01 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I have an interview appointment on 17th.
Since I skipped NVC process, all the AOS & NVC documents will be screened at the embassy for the first time.
I hope this massive package will be enough.

Thanks for all your help and advice to prepare the documents.




How and Why did you skip the NVC process? I don't understand that statement.

FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-15 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014
Personal update-
I called NVC today and they acknowleded that the package was received on Mar 12, 2014 8 days after I got my NOA@ in the mail. To me this is a good sign that things are keeping on keeping on.. rolling rolling rolling--

Waiting on them to give me CASE # and Invoice Identification Number--
also this week got an updated Police report - or I should say my wife made the 12 hour round trip to get the police report- and we are working on getting the original up to me here--in the USA-- GOD, I cant wait for this to be over..
SKYPE is cool, but not good enough after 25 months now--- cant wait to hold my youngest daughter again..

AARGH!! but thank God for you listeners too.. I know you understand more than anyone else I talk to..







FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-14 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

for point 1, i think its better she uses IRS form 4506-T and selects 7- verification of non filing option. Just my opinion.

 

use other opinions also.
 

Are you saying that if you DID NOT FILE, a transcript will verify that you did NOT file?- interesting point.....  probably NOT a bad idea if you have a transcript verifying your statement and there is NO cost- you can request a transcript over the phone without actually filing a 4506-T. 


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-13 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

I did try same, but changing from foreign country to U.S is not possible from website.

only changing U.S to U.S address is possible. to change my husband address ( France to France), i had to mail to MSC with NOA1 copy, it was success.

ok good.  I did not know about changing from foreign country...


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-09 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

I did call last week, our file was arrived on 24th feb. we were very worry cuz I (petitioner) never received NOA2, and thought our file got lost.

They mailed NOA2 to my old address which is in FRANCE and mailed back to USCIS, and i called USCIS to change my address&resending NOA2.

I asked how to change my address when i was on the hone with NVC, they said i have to wait till they put our file on computer system.

so I guess i have to wait till we get case #, then change my address?

I recently changed my address on their website and got a confirmation email that my address had successfully been changed- you have to create a login and password and log in- you can make some changes on HOW they contact you there too- TEXT, EMAIL, etc

 

https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-09 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

The more I think I know the less I feel like I need to learn..

 

here is an AOS question that I think I misunderstood--

 

My situation is that I have filed TWO petitions - One for my wife and one for my stepdaughter- I also have another biological daughter with my wife who is a US citizen and I have a 19 year old son from a previous marriage that I still pay child support on at this time.

 

I BELIEVE-- that I need to fill out two I864(s) one for my wifes petition and one for my stepdaughters petition. each are listed as the principal immigrant on their own forms in PART 2

 

PART 3 I check the first BOX -and do NOT list any additional family members  immigrating at the same time or within 6 months.

 

PART 5 - has to come up to 5 on both Affidavits of support  -- (not counting anyone twice-) but BOTH AOS will show 5?

 

and lastly I see the barcode changes as you enter data, but in some fields you cannot add NA where NOT APPLICABLE.  is there any advantage to filling out electronic and the barcode adjusts automatically or is it the same to print it out and fill it in by hand (VERY CLEAR AND NEAT)..

 

thank God we have this forum to bounce questions around- when I read some of this stuff- I can interpret it either way and English is my first language-

 

 

 

 


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-09 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

How long is the police certificate valid for? My parents got theirs at the end of January, so is it still ok? (they haven't committed any crimes since then...that I know of tongue.png)

It depends on the country- this information can be found in the first TWO posts of the forum.


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-07 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Anyone an expert on IRS transcripts?  If you do NOT know I am not looking for opinions, please.

 

IF I have my 2013 IRS FORM W2 form in hand and I have completed my Tax estimation worksheets and PAID my tax liability - and filed  IRS Form 4868 (extension)

I then have up until OCTOBER 15th to file my final federal income tax report.  This is KNOWN.

 

My questions are few- IF I REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT FOR 2013 will it show my tax payment and request for extension?  furthermore depending on that answer- will the AOS consider the W2 Form, Tax Payment and worksheet documentation for 2013 income- It is NOT PAST DUE until October 15th?  In this particular situation I have NOT changed jobs and have current paycheck stubs and a letter of employment in hand for 2014.  I want them to consider 2013 income and current income- am I SOL?

By the way- today I made my FIRST call to the NVC, and asked if they had my case number yet- and they told me 8 weeks from approval --  I commented to her that I follow this process very closely and I see a TREND in case numbers being issued earlier than 8 weeks and she replied- in some cases that is possible.  ANd I left it at that and said THANK YOU.  I plan on calling again next week- which made me think - if everyone is calling every day - aren't we pulling a qualified person OFF the work that we want to get accomplished or does a PHONE REP and a processor have nothing to do with one another--?  SOmetimes I think me calling or THOUSANDS of calls kinda CREATING ANOTHER delay..  just a thought-- FD


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-07 17:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Anyone an expert on IRS transcripts?  If you do NOT know I am not looking for opinions, please.

 

IF I have my 2013 IRS FORM W2 form in hand and I have completed my Tax estimation worksheets and PAID my tax liability - and filed  IRS Form 4868 (extension)

I then have up until OCTOBER 15th to file my final federal income tax report.  This is KNOWN.

 

My questions are few- IF I REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT FOR 2013 will it show my tax payment and request for extension?  furthermore depending on that answer- will the AOS consider the W2 Form, Tax Payment and worksheet documentation for 2013 income- It is NOT PAST DUE until October 15th?  In this particular situation I have NOT changed jobs and have current paycheck stubs and a letter of employment in hand for 2014.  I want them to consider 2013 income and current income- am I SOL?


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-07 17:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I got the hard copies in the mail today. please update 4 me.

 

thanks

 


FD&MDVLMaleHonduras2014-03-04 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter RFE sent for NVC

and They did send a RFE for NVC...so Not only USCIS but also NVC will send an RFE..I just need to Know how Long of a wait after papers sent till a case close....


and My priority date is 6th Aug 2012


janwFemaleDenmark2013-07-05 20:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter RFE sent for NVC

we did the uscis it was appoved..this is the Final step before embassy..Im sorry I wrote wrong info as I still don't know what its called we did the USCIS Im the USC filing for Danish hubby..all paperwork sent to the NVC so bow no word..Just need to know if this is normal..waiting for a case close...


janwFemaleDenmark2013-07-05 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter RFE sent for NVC

How long before you hear anything after you have sent in your RFE to the NVC?..They had been fast But now I haven't heard anything ..Sent back paperwork on the 10th June..Is this normal to wait this long with no word?..Ive called NVC but so far nothing...worrys me as That was my hubbys original paperwork and want to make SURe they have received it..Thanks


janwFemaleDenmark2013-07-05 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUnder review at NVC

LOLOL..Ok..I called the NVC again last night..they say they have got mail incoming for my case..received on 31 july. It says underreview BUT its not opened...I said to the lady then HOW can it be under review if it isn't even opened?..LOL..she said well we have 1000's of mail yet..I said OK..but I don't understand under review if you ghave NOT opened it LOL..Im not calling again for another week..This is too much. Been a process now since PD of 6 aug 2012...*sigh*..I try to picture this process in my mind but cannot..ah well..waited this long..whats a few more months...Grrrr


janwFemaleDenmark2013-08-14 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!

Thank you all!!!!!


janwFemaleDenmark2013-10-07 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!

Well The Journey is DONE!..Hubby had his interview today at the Stockholm embassy and It took a total of 5 mins! He went in. Talked to a desk clerk and was wearing a shirt with the American flag the woman said Nice Move Jan! and smiled!..then he went to the Interviewer and she Looked at docs..he signed the 230 and POOF approved and told him they will hurry and get him paperwork mailed off to him..Nice smooth!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhh..Finally he will be coming HOME!!! GL to all ^_^


janwFemaleDenmark2013-10-07 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 Interviews

we got the embassy interview date last Monday..it will be oct 7th...


janwFemaleDenmark2013-09-05 11:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAffadavits - An Actual Question

Good grief. Stop trying to help perpetuate this obvious fraud, and extricate yourself from this situation. This person does not care one whit about you.

 

You can get your own health insurance.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-07-11 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Saylin, would you add us please to your spreadsheet?  Thank you!


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-30 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

So this is my first post here. Thought I'd never get here but am thankful as so many who filed before us are still waiting, thinking of LoveMyTico especially. <3. I know we should wait for at least a week before calling NVC for our case no, hopefully this process goes smoothly, it all seems so complicated. But have all our documents gathered up and ready to go. Have been reading all the info by Saylin, and LingChe's shortcut advice. So good luck everyone.

 

Great! Congrats on your NOA2 approval! 


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-29 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Reading the new NVC site instructions on mailing IV civil documents package, they give this address:

 

National Visa Center
Attn: DR
31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH  03801-2914


 

BUT....on the bar-coded receipt, they give the following address:

National Visa Center
Attn: CMR
31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH  03801-2914


 

It's my opinion that you should use the address that's on your bar-coded cover sheet, even if the website says  differently.  What do you think, Saylin?


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-23 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

YAY! NVC received my case yesterday!

Excellent! I'm so glad it finally arrived! :D :D :D


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-23 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

 

wots up with the DS-261? 

We've already filled that one (Choice of Agent)...that was the first thing; the AOS bill appeared after that, and I paid it.  I can see the AOS as "PAID," but the IV still shows as $00 and hasn't been invoiced yet, apparently.

 

I've looked at others' timelines, and I guess it's not unusual to have them appear ready to pay at different times....?


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-21 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Our IV invoice still won't show up an amount to be paid. I've already paid the AOS fee....waiting for the next one. I've never been in such a rush to spend money before!


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-21 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Still... If you were supposed to fill in everything with "N/A" if it does not apply... Shouldn't they tell you that?
OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-20 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Ok I filled out the online I-864 AOS form and have already sent it in. I filled out the sections I thought I should, but the portions that didn't apply (like names of other family members, joint sponsors, etc) I did leave blank, because they did not apply.

Every other online form I've ever filed out in the last few years WILL TELL YOU with an error message if you need to be filling something, anything in that slot. I find it incredible that they would not tell you, in GREAT BIG BLACK LETTERS that you'd better fill every field or you're gonna get a checklist. It would seem to me that this would just be creating extra work and confusion for everyone concerned to NOT state this.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-20 19:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Saylin you rock! Thanks for all your help!
OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-19 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

1.  I'm getting ready to put our IV package together, and just wondered: you don't put anything else in that packet except for what they ask for, right?  No other 'supporting evidence of relationship' or stuff like that?  Where do photos, Skype logs, that kind of stuff come into play? At the interview?

 

2.  Also, we have one document that's all in Dutch, and what I've understood is that you don't have to get it translated if the language it's written in is spoken at the embassy where your spouse will do their interview (Amsterdam). My thought was to go on and translate it into English anyhow, just in case, but he thinks it'll be okay for it to remain in Dutch. Any thoughts?


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-18 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Just a cautionary note: I filled out my I-864, printed it....got it ready to send, thought I ought to check it again...and of course, I found a mistake. 

 

Fixed that...printed it out again....and found ANOTHER thing I'd filled out wrong.  Like my dad used to say, "Measure twice cut once," meaning check your form and double- and triple-check it before you send it in.  At this stage of the game we want no more delays!   :D


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-16 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

We're waiting for the AOS fee to show as Paid, so we can send in the AOS packet. 

 

Since I'm a self-employed person I don't have a W2 or employment letter to submit.  So in addition to a copy of 2012 tax return, 2010 and 2011 transcripts, I wrote a letter explaining I was self-employed and I also included copies of bank statements from 2013, copies of invoices I sent out and was paid for in 2013, and a copy of my business license.

 

It's a lot of paper, but I was worried that I'd get a checklist otherwise. All that extra stuff...think that's okay, or is it too much?


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-16 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

 

Can someone please tell me why I get this message when I log into pay fees??  I called immediately and the lady dismissed it. I am panicking.

 

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

 

 

That was on our page as well, and like Saylin said, don't panic. In a day or so it will disappear and you'll be able to pay the invoice.  I called them too, but don't bother...it'll right itself.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-16 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

As Saylin (our sensei!) predicted, indeed the payment portal did correct itself and I was able to pay the $88 AOS fee just now.  Saylin, you ROCK. :D

 

Now waiting for PAID to appear so I can send in the AOS packet.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-15 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Good advice, Saylin. I'll just sit tight and wait a bit, since now it shows up for Goldensky. 


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-15 13:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

GoLdEnSkY99, on 15 Jan 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:snapback.png

 
Also I just received an email from NVC to pay AOS fee but when I log in to payment portal it's still giving me error of termination for past two days. I know this error means good thing but since they have already send me an email to pay why can't i log in?

 

And same for me too. This morning I received the invoice for the $88 Affidavit of Support fee, but when I follow their directions, that red box is still there.  I called NVC and the lady told me to do a screen shot of the error page and send it to nvcinquiry@state.gov, but I hesitate, because maybe it just takes a little while to all shake out or something.  Since Saylin mentioned it on the first page, I'm thinking maybe there's a bit of a delay between the invoicing and the availability of the portal to pay.
 

 


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-15 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Gosh my payment portal just went to a red message above that said "This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted?"

 

Thank goodness for that info on the first page, Saylin, or I'd have passed out. This is a good sign, right? I've been checking both the payment portal and the IV sign in for days and days and this evening was the first change....red box with these words on both. I guess that means they're inputting data...ulp...right?

 

Good grief I've turned into a blitherin' idiot over this whole process...


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-01-14 19:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

Just called NVC, got a good news - case complete girlwerewolf2xn.gif

 

Thank u everyone for all the feedbacks

 

 

Yay!! Congratulations!!!


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-02-27 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

Does anybody know how long it takes to obtain an ITIN#?

 

Can we still file taxes jointly even when I don`t have an  ITIN#?

 

I had to file for one for my husband, and took the paperwork down to the local IRS office on Jan 30, and we got his ITIN number in snail mail on the 15th of Feb, so it took us much less time to get the ITIN than I thought it would....hope this applies to you too (the IRS lady told me that since this is a really busy time of year it could take 4-8 weeks).

 

You can file your taxes Married Filing Jointly, but you will have to paper-file, not e-file. You'll have to put a statement in there that he's a non-resident alien (NRA) in the place where it asks for his ITIN number or SSN number.

 

You can add the W7 form with your taxes to apply for his ITIN at the same time, but be sure to include a certified-by-the-issuing-agency copy of his passport in there (meaning the copy of the passport must be made by the agency in his country that would give him the passport in the first place. It'll have a colored or embossed stamp on it certifying it as an authentic copy). 

 

If you have any questions about this, just make a visit to your local IRS office, and they will help you. That's what I did.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-02-25 08:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

I've never had anyone be anything but nice to me at NVC. They've been courteous, answered my questions...they were nice people. One guy helped me with a question about my I-864 that even my accountant got wrong (resulting in a checklist). I truly think they want to get your paper processed and you out of there as quick as they can, and they do have a lot of people to process.  So try your best to be patient. We'll get through this, eventually, surely. We're all anxious and we all want it yesterday and it just doesn't work that way, unfortunately.


OrtolanFemaleNetherlands2014-02-14 10:14:00