ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center volume?

I looked at it again, it shows current volume for July 2010, does it mean they're
working on July fillers? :blink:


Nope.

In the month of July 2010, how many they received (this is July filers) and how many pending and how many they completed. 'How many completed' is for prior months.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 17:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center volume?

Hi,

I remember I looked VSC trends and saw about 2000 receipts, today its over 3000.

Can someone interpret this? :wacko:


2000+ is for Jun 2010, 3000+ is for Jul 2010. Before that every month I-130 receipts were under 100.

VSC is handling other types of cases primarily. That's why the volume is less.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-16 18:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times

Thanks for the replies, Do couples in this situation normally send the originals or do most couples go for the certified copies?


If people are scared to lose their originals, they would send "Certified Copy" and will produce the original to the Consulate at interview.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times

Hi Loto,

Your pocket guide was one of the first things I read recently. I didn't understand if I should have all the IV packet documents and overnight them to NVC or should my wife send the docs from Ukraine. Obviously, sending the docs from Ukraine is longer and much riskier than me overnighting the docs to NVC. I would prefer to send the docs, just dont know if it is allowed or not.

This is my first "goat roping" with an I-130 and every mistake results in delay. So I try to avoid the mistakes.I am at 96 days since NOA1 so now is the time to get things right.


Jimmy,

Before IV packet, there is a form DS-3032. She will email it to NVC making you as the 'Choice of Agent' (kinda authorization from your wife). Then she can send all her docs to you. You in turn will submit them to NVC along with IV packet. Simple!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-16 19:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times

I am on the IR1/CR1 path. it seems like very similar documents. should my wife have these documents in her possession or should I have them so that I can send the docs to the NVC?

I have done a lot of reading and have yet to understand exactly what I should do. I just want to make the process move as quickly as possible. I am like everyone else here, I miss my loved one.


Jimmy, there is a pocket guide in my signature, just below. Please read it to have an idea of this process.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-16 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times
Gary,

I think Lucky Jimmy is following IR1/CR1 path, not a K1 path. Yes, for K1 it is I-134, but for IR1/CR1, it is I-864.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-16 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times

LotO,

Thanks for the guide. I have my I-864 prepared and waiting for a couple documents this would complete my AOS packet except for the bar code. I am using assets and not income. Who prepares the IV packet and sends it in, the petitioner or beneficiary? How can I find out how long the police certificate is good for in Ukraine?


If you are using asset:
Home, Net equity - Appraisal value minus the mortgage.
Cash or Bank Deposit - Last 12 months statements
Also, if you're USC, 33% of the asset will be considered to verify against the poverty line

Before IV packet, there is a form DS-3032 - choice of agent. Your wife will make you as the agent. Then, your wife will send all her documents including DS-230 to you and you will forward them to NVC.

Reg: PCC validity, please send an email to the U.S Consulate in Ukraine.

Loto


Police Records - Ukraine
Records are available. Police and prison records are kept by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service of Ukraine. Immigrant visa applicants from Ukraine obtain police certificates at their local OVIRs (Office of Visas and Registration). Applicants outside Ukraine have to apply for police certificates through the nearest Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate.


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-14 20:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval times

SO what items can my wife and I prepare while we are waiting for the next phase?


A pocket guide for you at my signature. This is just a startup to get an idea. Then you can dig more in other guides.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-14 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam

Thanks all.
Can he just go to the U.S panel physician without immunizaiton/vaccination records and doc could administer the vaccines as needed? Or some sort of records are required before seeing U.S panel physician?


Prior vaccination records are not needed, but optional when you visit the panel physician. The problem here there may be some gaps between some of the vaccinations and if you go to the panel physician at the last minute, it may be a problem. If this is the case, go for medical with the panel physician at least couple of weeks before the interview.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 16:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam

Hi all -

My husband has lost his Immunization/Vaccination card. Hospital has no records as well since they did not have computer then and do not keep that old data. What to do? is it a big issue? how to resolve it?

Thanks.


It is not a big deal, Devraj. Visit a family physician in India and analyze his blood and make a report of available vaccinations in his blood. U.S panel physician will accept it and they will provide only any missing ones. This way you can save some $$ also.

BTW, check with your VFS office. They have some pre-defined days before the actual interview for the applicant to show up.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you in Andhra Pradesh, India for MDR cases

does that mean they hold alot more women for AP?! And insha Allah i hope my interview is a fly through success.


Hey good luck guys! What I mean your beneficiaries are females and wouldn't be any problems :) Got it?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you in Andhra Pradesh, India for MDR cases

InshAlaah! i hope it will. n thanks again for the info and pointing me in the right direction.


Normally, Chennai CO holds very few (again very few) male applicants for AP.

I personally know 2 cases in the past:
1) Hyd's hubby
2) Indianheart's husband

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you in Andhra Pradesh, India for MDR cases

aww man ! u gave my heart a lil skip there ... with the line".... not all interviews are 100% sucess" ouch! i hope that soo doesn happen with me... oh no no no. lol. but thanks for the info. im tryina arrange n pre paln my travel and stay at chennai.


99.99% pre-planning will work :)

I hope yours will be in this 99.99% list :star:

When my wife went to immigrant visa 2 years back, I think she was able to collect it from the counter on the same day and interview was an easy go.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you in Andhra Pradesh, India for MDR cases

hey zeban!!! i read above about how ur sending your wife to chennai for the medical exam!!! really sweet of u to go thru soooo much for ur wife and to make her comfortable.im from hyderabad and wil b traveling to chennai too. so quick q which flight r u gonna send ur wife thru and did u look into any accomadation details for her stay at chennai. im trying look into the same info. would appreciate the insight!!! also funny thing !!!! my husband stay in chicago too!!! oh another quick question. does the chennai counsulate hand us the visa the same day if( inshallah!!! by Allah's grace) our visa is approved??? i made travel arrangements for a different country for the day after that. (hence the question) .


Sarah,

Please refer this link: https://www.vfs-usa....ia/typ_faq.html

Most (not all) passports will be stamped the visa and handed over to VFS office (in your case, Chennai VFS) in the evening of the interview and you can arrange a counter collection from VFS Chennai office.

But there is a slight possibility to hand it over to the VFS on the next day as well. Also, interviews are all not 100% success, but I wish yours will be a 'piece of cake'!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's next after approval?

We just got the NoA2 today. What is the next step and how long will it take for me to receive my papers here in Philippines?



Congratulations! Please follow the link in my signature below.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting i130- MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Hi everyone Ill keep this short and sweet.. My wife went to the gynecologist in Peru a week ago and confirmed that she has a tumor on one of her ovaries. Shes scheduled to have surgery in early October and is very scared, as am I. We would feel a bit more comfortable if she were to have surgery here in the US but as it is she likely wont be able to move here for another 8 or 9 months and it would kill me to see the situation complicated because I asked her to wait and get surgery here. Is there any way to get my i130 expedited on humanitarian or medical grounds? I feel completely helpless. She had another test yesterday which determined that the tumor is solid and about 86x76mm.. Do we have any medically knowledgeable people here? This is like a terrible dream.


You can get the official letter from the doctor in Peru about this issue, but prove that the treatment in the U.S is 'much safer' than doing it in your country, as the ground of expedite. USCIS may approve this case.

Other option is talk to a doctor in your health insurance list in the U.S, consult with him/her and get a letter from this doctor in the U.S that he/she is capable of handling this case in very error free manner. But original letters from the doctor in Peru is also needed.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

Man you are instant! i gave them our emails 3 days ago and they sent us the forms to our emails today! so ill send the email format DS 3023 back to nvcinquiry tonight. i am using your guide and i used this template:


http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

thank you one more time i owe you a big one!

D


Cool :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

update: we received the bar coded DS 3032 form choice of agent and address ( ACL and PAOSF I-130 universal). I am reading on Loto's guide that you can send an e-mail format to NVC and that many have success with it. since will not necessarily suffice, should we FedEx a paper backup form after we sent an email from my wifes address?

will double form DS 2032 confused them? I already submitted 88 dollar fee today and says is pending. god bless!

loto hope your NOA2 comes soon your guide is great!


Damian,

Send the DS-3032 email first (I hope you know the format of the email), wait a week to see IV bill is generated. If it is generated, you don't need to send the paper DS-3032. Else, you can mail it.

Did you email DS-3032 already?

Loto

Here is the DS-3032 template: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

Did you provide your and your beneficiary's email ids to NVC agent?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

newbie: my case was approved two weeks ago. i called few times and tonight they added case # to automated voice system. I called today and gave them mine and my wife's emails.

It is very hard to get through the busy signal but if you use google voice you can redial every 2 secs and it never takes longer than 1-2 minutes
get to automated voice or live agent

best,
Damian


Hey Congrats Damian! You are in NVC play ground now :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-14 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

So my question is for anyone that may be able to assist me is what is this email pertaining to? Is this the form of NAO2 email that "Justmarried10" received?


skk, you are June filer and it is there in our Sep filers list. You will have NOA2 by the end of this year (Nov/Dec)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-08 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

my interview is october 27 at 7:30am at bridgetown consulate :dance:


Good luck justmarried10 for the upcoming interview!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-08 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number

I GOT MY NVC CASE# ABOUT A WEEK AFTER MY CASE WAS APPROVED BY USCIS.HOPE THIS HELPS


Hey when is your interview date? Post the experience, please.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-08 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about affidavit, just bought a house....

Will the Title (house) help?


dare888,

Bobby has given you some insight. Let me expand it.

When you prepare your AOS later, here is your scenario.
1) Asset - Bank deposit $20,000 (provide last 12 months statements at that point)
2) Asset - Home's equity $90,000 (need an appraisal from the licensed appraiser)

Total asset $110K. For AOS purpose 33.33% of this value which is around $36,600 will be counted.

If you are jobless this year, may be questionable, but may overcome as well based on the asset. If not, a joint sponser will be needed.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmending Passport during CR-1 stage

My wife want to use my last name & would like to amend her passport - it expire in 2014. I know that will be beneficial as the Visa will be approved with/in the name that is on the passport.

All the documents that I have submitted for the CR-1 are in her maiden name - we are currently at the NOA1 stage.

She would like to go to the DFA in Manila next week and have it amended.
If she amends her passport now - will it affect (slow) the rest of the CR-1 process?

Also, if she amend her passport, should we use her married name for the NVC stage or continuing using her maiden name?


Thekfc


Thekfc, name change is not an issue. She will use her married name from NVC stage in DS-230. Also, get her PCCs under both names. Don't forget to put her maiden name under 'Other names used' in DS-230.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp

im filing for cr-1 visa
my question is:my wife loste her job a year ago because of the economic fall and we dont meet face to face about 13 months ago. just i want to know if its a bad and a weak point in our case and what to say if they asked me about that in the interview
PLZ dont read and leave
i need your advices
thanks


poste6, not visiting you is not an issue, if you have lot of other evidences to show the bonafide marriage.

Do you have issues in Affidavit of Support since petitioner do not work?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled my I-130 still very confused!!
OP, A guide for you in my signature :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Poverty Guidelines

My father filed 'married filing jointly'. So this makes the household size 5. The poverty guidelines for a household of 5 are $32,237. I think we are on border line. I really hope the consulate accept the current Affidavit of Support otherwise it will delay the visa more :(


Since his current year income is $40K or so, there wouldn't be any issues.

In Married Filing Jointly scenario, both spouses are basically combining their income. May be, one spouse will not have any income.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Poverty Guidelines

Loto, do you think the calculation include the Petitioner as well or not? Why or why not?


Petitioner will be counted.

His household size is 4 - he, his father, the person his father co-sponsored last year, his wife (beneficiary) if his father filed taxes separately without his mother.

If his father filed married filing jointly with his mother, it will become 5, because the petitioner is combining the co-sponsor's (father's OR father's&mother's) income.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Poverty Guidelines

I am also including current year pay stubs from the joint sponsor.


which is good!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 19:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Poverty Guidelines
Everything is correct.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-17 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponser - Petitioner's Should Sponser

hi guys, correct me if im wrong please. if the petitioner doesn't meet the poverty guidelines then for sure a co-sponsor will be needed. now DOES THE CO-SPONSOR HAVE TO BE LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD? or ITS OK IF THEY RESIDE IN A DIFFERENT CITY. thanks in advance :)


A joint sponsor can be any U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident who is at least 18 years old,domiciled in the United States, or its territories or possessions,and willing to be held jointly liable with the petitioner for the support of the intending immigrant. A joint sponsor does not have to be related to the petitioning sponsor or the intending immigrant.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponser - Petitioner's Should Sponser

Hey Folks,

Petitioner must have to sponser the intending immigrants ?

If petitioner (A) can't sponser and another relative (B) is ready to provide sponsership .... then should we just include relative (B) as sponser and is it okay if we just send I-864A form ?

OR PETITIONER's must have to send I-864 ???

In other words Relative (B), can sponser stand alone ? or he/she needs petitioner's I-864 (although he can't provide sponsership) /....

Thanks for your replies.


Kruz,

A will always file I-864.

if B is household member then I-864A and if B is joint sponsor then I-864.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-18 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical

Cronic arthritis isn't a reason for denial.



:thumbs:
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

Please help me answer these quetions on I-864 I will list them by number on the form.

21. When calculating household size if you enter the number of persons you are sponsoring on line 21a it include your spouse if you then put 1 in line 21c you have entered them twice. Therefore do you leave 21c blank?

Part 3 question 9. I am sponsoring 2 stepkids that will immigrate at the same time. Question 9 says do not include any relative listed on a seperate petition. I have filed an I-130 for each my wife and 2 stepkids. Therefore do I list the kids on 9a and would I list the mother and sibling on the childs I-864? On line 10 if I add them I would then have the correct number of immigrants I am sponsoring which would be 3.

My I-130 was approved on 09-16-2010 when should I call NVC to receive a case#?

Thanks for the help.


In your case, 21 c will be blank.

This is the I-864 instruction: "Often a spouse or minor children obtain visas or adjust statusas dependents of a relative, based on the same visa petition. Ifyou are sponsoring such dependents, you only need to providea photocopy of the original Form I-864, as long as thesedependents are immigrating at the same time as the principalimmigrant or within six months of the time he or sheimmigrates to the United States. You do not need to providecopies of the supporting documents for each of thephotocopied Forms I-864"

So, Part3 Q9 - you may include all of them (wife and stepkids). Then with you it will be a total of 4.

I would recommend to fill 1 form, print out 2 more (for each stepkid) of the same and sign all the 3.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr-1 crossing border frequently

My husband visits me every single weekend (I live in Rochester, NY) and he is in Niagara Falls, ON. There have only been a couple of times where he has been questioned and he always has proof of employment and living situation in the car with him.

We decided to go the CR1 route because of the fact that we both needed to be working this year (we are saving for our big wedding in May!) The K1 would have forced him to stay in the states for 3 months without work. the whole process has been pretty simple so far except that I hear that waiting for an interview in Montreal is a big deal.

Good luck!!!!!


StacyandPeter, have a beautiful big wedding!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-15 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr-1 crossing border frequently

how is the cr-1 process? we haven't gotten married yet, but feel this is the best route. i live in canada and work for the federal govt on contract. do you stay in detroit for a couple days at a time, or do you have to come back daily?


A pocket guide of CR1 process in my signature for you!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-14 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswaiting for DS-230 appproval letter

hi friends,thanx for urs help and suggestion.i have sent my DS-230 form to NVC 25 days ago.they not send any kind of information yet.i am waiting for my DS-230 approval letter.HOw much will be the processing time for DS-230 approval.
thanx


The process and NVC contact are in my signature. Please call at NVC# and listen to the AVR. Also talk to the NVC live operator. It is hard to get them, so try many times.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent timeline from I-864 and DS-3032

thanks loto. I'll call her on monday to find out exactly what was mailed to NVC. I was okay to leave after we filled out the 864, she said "i'll take care of the rest" and rest i think she meant the 230 package.

I'll call to double check.


kayo_michael,

When you call her, make sure printed bar code cover sheet 'each' for AOS and IV after the payment are included in the package.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent timeline from I-864 and DS-3032

AOS and IV fee have already been paid online by me a few weeks ago.

Does this help move things along?


Then there is no problem. Now let your attorney prepare your AOS and IV package and sent them to NVC. You should be done NVC in a month after your attorney send those to NVC (Make sure he/she sends both the packets). Depending on the Consulate, it might take couple of months (may be 2) to schedule the interview. Please check your consulate how long it takes after NVC completion.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent timeline from I-864 and DS-3032
Check with your attorney if they are going to pay AOS and IV fee online and send the documents with the barcoded sheet after the online payment. If yes, you will be done your NVC stuff in 1 to 2 months time.

Otherwise, fire this attorney and follow the link in my signature by yourself.

Because if your attorney waits for every piece of information by snail mail, it would take many months.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 19 September 2010 - 06:58 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-19 18:57:00