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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYeah!!! Interview date
Always nice to read good news, congratulations and good luck. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-21 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSIF
Congratulations and good luck for a speedy interview date!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-21 15:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNO WELCOME LETTER YET!!

I got the welcome letter, where it said they would call in a 30 days or something. We never ehard from them, maybe they called but we were not home. My wife got her ssn and greencard. Should i call, or do it really matter since she already has a green card and ssn?



If she already has her green card I wouldn't worry about the welcome letter.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-17 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Job....New I-864??

Probably, CO may not ask the updated I-864. But it is a good idea to prepare a new I-864 with the updated info by the U.S petitioner and provide to the beneficiary, just in case.

Loto



:thumbs: Always best to bring any updated information to the interview.

My husband (the US citizen) attended the interview with me and they did ask him if he was still employed with the same employer. I assume that if he wasn't they would have wanted to know if his financial situation had changed. Better to be prepared. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-22 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting ready to fild for i 130

Complete list here - http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

Good luck!
Loto


:thumbs:

As you can see from the link loto provided beneficiary's birth certificate is not required at this stage (but you will need it later for NVC) and the petitioner needs to provide proof of citizenship with either a birth certificate OR a copy of all pages of the US Citizen's passport.

On the back of our photos I (lightly) wrote our names and date of birth.

Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-23 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome help on Form G-325

USC petitioner will complete one and the beneficiary will complete one.

Here is an overview - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto


:thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-24 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescr 1 visa section 21

Loto will say yes, I say no. visiting is not living together

Good luck



^^ Agree.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-24 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

thanks guys. we hired a lawyer and he is going to submit the waiver in the end of this month. i wish we could knew this before. just wondering if anyone have an idea how long does it take to get the approval for the waiver 1-601.

thanks


I am not familiar with the waiver process timelines but perhaps the filers in the waiver forum might have more info for you. Good luck!
Waivers

Edited by OBX, 25 October 2010 - 09:31 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-25 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

hey everyone,
u all must be wondering where did i go???
well,i was shocked :( we went to the montreal and the interview went really well. the officer was very nice but in the end she asked me if i ever overstay in US so i told her yes. she said that I need a waiver to get my visa. basically, my visa is approved now but i have to send a waiver to get the approval for my visa. she said when u get the approval for the waiver, just send us your passport and we will give u the visa. i dont have to go to montreal. the border officer wrote down in the system that i need a waiver to get the visa :( the worst thing is he didnt mention to us which he should by law. now i have to wait again :( hopefully i will get my waiver approval soon.



Sorry to hear you hit another bump in the road after the long wait for your interview. Good luck with the waiver. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-24 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

got the date 19 oct!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hurray



Great news! Congratulations. :dance:

Glad to see Montreal is finally movng!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-16 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

What do you think if you will send post to embassy that you want to reschdule your interview again and tell them the reason what the problem you get, I think they will contact you back soon, like my case i sent the post back to consulate here after they hold my case couples day they called me back, that 's really weird sometime technology will not work well as the post I don't understand sometime why they just do weird things like when we email them but they never email us back but when we sent post then next couples day they contacted back....



Not likely to work with Montreal unfortunately. :(
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-02 07:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

hey everyone,
my husband filled the form about my case for senator and I also found an immigration lawyer. she told me that she will try to contact montreal embassy and will get a date ASAP. hope it works..will let you guys know about it.



I really hope it works out for you but I have never read of any cases where a lawyer has had any pull with Montreal at all. Let us know what happens. There are many filers waiting for Montreal that will be very interested in your lawyer's result!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReschedule interview date..new here

thanks everyone!!!
what do u guys think about consulting with the lawyer and find out if the lawyer can expedite my interview date?
thanks


I'm not sure a lawyer will get you anywhere with Montreal but I do wish you luck with it. Let us know how it all works out.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-07 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS of Bill Received :)
Sorry me and my wife both use this account me the Petitioner was actually asking. Thanks alot Darnell
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-10-15 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS of Bill Received :)
Good Morning VJ. This morning to my surprise I Received my IIN number and AOS bill. MY question is this. Last week I sent in an email to opt in to Electronic Processing. I have yet to receive any email correspondence that we were accepted in to it. Should I still pay the AOS fee? Or should I wait until they accept the DS3023 and electronic processing?
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-10-15 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFather of US Citizen Stepchild Denies Signature

Thanks for your replies. My stepdaughter is 7 years old now. Her father is not paying child support in the Dominican Republic. As far as US citizenship; he is not a US citizen, he is a green card holder. As such, the child does not automatically get admittance into the US. My wife does have full custody. I am planing to consult a lawyer, however I am hopeful that maybe someone experienced with this type of situation can shine enough light to perhaps keep me from having to hire a lawyer which can sometimes be very costly.


Wait.

What does that mean - your wife has full custody? Was it executed legally in the court?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-10 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFather of US Citizen Stepchild Denies Signature

They were never married. They just lived together in Dominican Republic until the child was 1 year old. He then moved to the US and told my wife over the phone that they were braking up. The only legally binding decoument is the child's birth certificate were they are both declared as parents of the child.


Osvaldo,

It looks like your wife needs the legal permission from her ex for the child to immigrate to the U.S. Yes, you need to talk to a family and/or immigration attorney about the same.

When we got divorced, I had given the sole legal and physical custody of the child to my ex, based on her demand. So, she is now taking the child anywhere without my further permission. But I have visitation rights on him and I pay the child support as well.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-10 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFather of US Citizen Stepchild Denies Signature

Hello All -
I recently petitioned my wife and her daughter. I already received my NOA1. My wife and daughter are currently in the Dominican Republic. The father of my stepdaughter has resided in United States for the last 6 years. Before my marriage to my wife he would contact his daughter every 6 months or so. He has also never petitioned his daughter nor has been very involved in her life. As I understand; I will need his signature at some point in order the bring his daughter into the US. However; when he learned that I petitioned his (daughter who he has not seen in over a year). He immediately told my wife that was not going to allow any man to bring his daughter into the US and that he was not going to sign anything when the time comes. Neither my wife nor I would attempt to live in the US without the child and we are very worry that this will be in the way of our happiness. I actually care deeply about the child and find it very hard to believe that a father will behave in such a way, considering that if he does consent, his daughter will actually be closer to him and he will be able to see her a lot more often. Based on the above; can someone answer the following questions?
1- Is if a fact that his signature is required?
2- If it is required, at what point during the process is it required?
3- Considering that he resides in the US and the same city that his daughter will live in (meaning I am bringing his daughter closer to him, not taking her from him); is there a way that I can legally revoke the need of his signature? I say this because it is obvious to everyone involved that he is not concerned about the welfare of the child nor to be close to the child.

Thanks,
Oz


When your wife and her ex legally divorced, what was the clause in child's custody? I mean both legal and physical custody?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-10 21:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to show videos during interview

pardon the intrusion, but how do you know which servicing center you get sent to?? CSC or VSC?? Do they just pick that for you? or is it based on where you live? I couldn't seem to find an answer quickly. Thanks


We don't have any control here. Chicago lockbox routes the petition depending upon the work load in the service centers.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-12 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to show videos during interview

Gotta have a laugh..be stupid..makes the time go by quicker..hey, if you went to CSC instead of VSC...you wouldn't be sleeping well either, lol


In fact CSC is better - no work and sit idle.

This NVC process is damn killing me with hell lot of crappy paperwork :star: I couldn't do anything at work today and was using all the day to fill up these craps!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-11 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to show videos during interview
:D

You (Richi and CRN) guys are totally freaking out here, huh?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-11 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to show videos during interview

reallyyy, wow, I did not know that. Also we have our engagement dvd and wedding dvd, so none of that will work. I mean I have all thepictures but when we went to different places we also had videos, and we saved those. So then I should just get those pictures printed and for the videos there is nothing I can do right? also you probably know this Loto,so I am gonna ask, I used one of my parents for the I-864 ,and she completed the I-864 A, and when my husband takes the copy to the interview, does my mom have to sign it again and then I can scan and email to muu husband, thanks Loto a lot for your help, I really do appreciate it.


jovista,

Since your mom completed I-864A, I would assume she lives with you in the same address.

Consulate normally will have executed AOS (at the NVC stage) during the interview time. But you can have 1 more set with her original signature, just in case.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-11 16:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to show videos during interview

Hello again. So my question is really simple and it goes to those that already had an interview or that really know for sure. My husband has the interview in Nov 23, and I know that when he goes there the security will check him and the electronic devices are not allowed in the building. So if we are using some videos to show as proof of relationship instead of just pictures, then how does he get to show them when they dont allow him to carry the camera.Thank you.


Consulate will not watch video movies :star: Pictures, album etc - hard copy is enough for the visual depiction.

Not even picture CDs are allowed and they won't watch it.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-11 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need real help
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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-12 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOrganizing the paperwork

So when I file this packet of papers how do they want it organized? how should it be held together? staples, paperclips, etc? should i staple related pieces of paper together or leave them unstapled? does it need to be in a binder or folder or just a big lump of paper?



http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-12 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFee Waiver request.

Ok, I don't make that much money and I couldn't just pull the $355 out of thin air...So i tired for the Fee Waiver Request. I got my I-130 back today 10/12/10 Rejected because i don't qualify for the fee waiver request...i'm cool with that(a little pissed but) whatever...but now i want to resubmit(When I get the money together) Can i use the same documents they send back to me? Do i have to send the rejection notice with this time? Have any of you gone through this process and can give input? thank so much ~*Daria*~


File a fresh application with the fee.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-12 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife interview in Oct., kid I-130 still pending

one wife, one myself, :) depends on which computer i use. the login info was somehow auto-saved...



CarlZ, logout from both the computers and sign in with one id with one wife and one Carl and 2 computers :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife interview in Oct., kid I-130 still pending

Dear Darnell, Loto,Just got kid's I-130 approval notice - it was done on Sept. 8th, :)

The notice says that the case will be moved to NVC for further processing.

I called NVC today morning but of course it is not there yet.

Just wonderingshould I still contact my Congressman or Senator? Would their inquiries cause any delay for USCIS to send the approved I-130 to NVC?

Thanks, as always.


Carl, NVC will receive it in 1 to 2 weeks time. Wait little more.

Good news!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-14 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife interview in Oct., kid I-130 still pending

Ah, but I was still LPR when my kid was born, :(

btw your son is very cute.



Carl, Now I got your point. Then you are not eligible to transmit the citizenship.

BTW, my avatar is our daughter's :-) Thanks for your comment!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-12 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife interview in Oct., kid I-130 still pending

Hey Loto,

You are always the first one to help! :)

Yes I have been in the U.S for the last 5 years, however when the child was born I was LPR not USC. So I guess I could not use CRBA?

Thanks



Carl,

You are absolutely fine with LPR & Citizenship status in the last 5 years. I had only 2.5 years citizenship status before our child was born. Before that I was also in LPR status. They just check the last 5 years 'physical presence' in the U.S, excluding the absence.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 11 September 2010 - 08:47 AM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-11 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife interview in Oct., kid I-130 still pending

So what happened is that wife's I-130 got approved and moved to NVC when I was LPR. While waiting for NVC processing, we had a kid and since I was still LPR, the kid could use derivative status and no I-130 needed.

However this July I became USC, thus I had to file a separate I-130 for the kid.

Now wife's interview has been scheduled for October, but kid's I-130 still pending at USCIS - I have requested for expedited service, but received a letter saying I will be notified within 45 days...

Should we call the embassy to reschedule wife's interview and wait till kid's I-130 approved, or just go ahead do the interview twice: one for wife, and one for kid... :(

Thank you.


Will you be able to travel to your country now? If yes, go to the U.S consulate there and make the child as U.S citizen, by "Consulate Report of Birth Abroad" and apply child's U.S passport. Entire process should be done in a month time.

Have you been in the U.S for the last 5 years?

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 10 September 2010 - 08:19 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-10 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril 2010 filer - IR1/CR1

Tanvee, I would suggest you call USCIS and get the status, You might want to talk to Tier 2. I have yet to do it.. There is no way that i know of to speed things up..for now waiting is the game.. :-) Also i would recommend you write to your representative. Here is a link "Thanks to Loto"

https://writerep.hou...p/welcome.shtml

good luck!



:thumbs:

Plus, Tanvee, it is ok if you take a break to India. But make sure Affidavit of Support min. income would be met for this year too!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-05 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling I-130: I am US citizen, Wife is non us citizen

Hello,

First of all I would like to thank you in advance for any help/guidance.
.
I am a US citizen, and I am going to get married soon outside India. The girl i am getting married is not US citizen. After getting married I will be filling for I 130.

Now, since she dont leave in US. I dont have any financial joint account or joint property. So other evidence we can subbmit is "Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship." and marriage certificate.

What other supporting documents can we subbmit?
Do I have to subbmit this documents along with I 130?
Can someone please explain the underlined sentance above in detail? as far as, how to obtain them?, what format they should be in? who can do them for us? etc.....
What other supporting documents are concidered proof of ongoing relationship?

I will really appreciate your help.

Thank you


Congratulations to get married :thumbs: (It is a different feeling and can explore many adventures!)

For affidavit, a sample is below.
http://www.visajourn...x.php/Affidavit

Prepare by at least 2 deponents, notarize them and submit the "photocopy" with I-130 package.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-13 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 PROCEDURES

sorry for bothering you really,but can u tell me does he need to bring the affidavit paper with him signed from the united states or get it from the consulate in egypt?


This one will be best answered by Egyptian U.S petitioner married to Egyptian spouse.

In India, I didn't have any restrictions and I didn't get any NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the local U.S Consulate.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-12 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help please from egypt

we did not file any papers yet and my wife be in state after 3 weeks so i wonder what we have to do and how please i need short and direct explain to do it as soon as possible we fillet out the paper but did send them and don`t know what we have to send with them and how she can pay the money there
thank you for answer



@supastar - Thank you :star:

@OP - here you go - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse (This may be the shortest explanation of the process :star: )

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-13 17:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help please from egypt

hi everybody
i wish all be ok
i am married in EGYPT to an American woman from 3 month ago and now we start to work about my papers
please i need help about what we have to do and all information about I-130 and G 325 A
I HOPE TO HAVE ALL what i need to know and thanks for everybody


Are you filing it with USCIS or in the Consulate in Egypt?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-13 16:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion !!!!!!!

Hi, reading this and hope you try the expedite! Loto and Darnell its always nice to read your posts, thanks for your help on here!
all the best Mary!


Mary got non-expedited approval yesterday :star: I saw her happy tears rolling down the cheeks! And she is now ready to read this too in parallel - http://www.mayoclini...al-care/PR00112 :D

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-08 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion !!!!!!!

lOTO THANKS FOR ANWERING.

WELL I WILL, MY HUSBAND WANTS IT, I AM GOING TO THE DOCTOR ON SATURDAY TO HAVE PRROF AND AS I HAVE MEDICAL CONDITION PLUS THE PREGNANCY SO PORBABLY IT WILL HELP. I HOPE TO BE WITH MY HUBBY ON DECEMBER :)
I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED :)


Ok, good luck Mary!

I feel you will have NOA2 in another 2 to 3 weeks time. You are close to approval.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-29 18:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion !!!!!!!
Hey Mary,

Did you initiate the expedite process? Or still working on it?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-29 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion !!!!!!!

hi everyone. I just discovered i am pregnant :(:) kind of sad cus I am not with my husband and happy of course. so It's confusing lol
I just want to know it this will change the process, I mean if it will take longer which I am afraid... we married in November 7th las year and have been apart since then :( as most of you :(. I am waiting for my NOA2 right now. can you send me links or just answer to me. Thanx in adavance :)


Mary,

There is no such expedite based on pregnancy. But you may try to expedite if you feel nobody is there to take care you.

Based on your timeline, your I-130 approval should be through in couple of weeks time, plus NVC another 1.5 to 2 months time, plus Interview another 1.5 to 2 months (based on the Consulate too) time.

I am really confused from your note :star: that you "just discovered" it and apart each other since last Nov! May be my math is wrong here :devil:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-28 21:32:00