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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick G-325A Question

New G325-A is only one page form. You have to send only G-325A (what so ever of pages it will be as per new form).

Yes, previously it was 4 pages......but not anymore.....we all sent 1 page G-325A.



^^Agree, just one page now. :thumbs:

Edited by OBX, 07 September 2010 - 08:08 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties

thanks a lot! one more thing, can it be typed and signed or it should be handwritten? is signature enough or should nottary or lawyer stamp it?


Ours were typed then signed and notarized. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

Hey everybody!!
My wife submitted my I-130 on March 2010 and we got our NOA1 on April 2010, now still waiting for NOA2....SERIOUSLY THEY ARE TAKING SO LONG. If anyone knows any news about NOA2 or any March 2010 filers received NOA2 so far?




Have you been following this thread of March filers?
March 2010 CR1 filers

Edited by OBX, 07 September 2010 - 08:21 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorry about my interview,

As many have said, it's far better to bring material and not need it than to not bring material and be asked for it. Furthermore, bringing the material may very well add to the interviewee's confidence and convey a better impression.

Thailand is a tough embassy. People who need not fight their way through there should perhaps be less dismissive of the idea of thorough preparation, which includes bringing documentation.



:thumbs: Excellent point.

While many of us have not been asked to show any evidence it is totally consulate and perhaps even interviewing-officer dependent. I would not advise anyone to bring less evidence simply based on my experience at the Montreal consulate. I read numerous reviews prior to our interview indicating evidence was not asked for but I still brought two folders worth!

Edited by OBX, 07 September 2010 - 08:15 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC - Documents need signature of beneficiary?
An additional hint: have your wife sign extras of each required form....just in case you need them later for any reason. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk3 and passport used maiden name..

you need to change all of your identification to your married name (everything),your i.d's and even your passport..My husband & I got married last February of 2010,the next day,i changed my identifications to my married name...that'll be easier for him to get you because you will be his beneficiary and he can just file a CR-1 visa for you instead of k3 visa.And plus,why hire an agency?Posted Image As far as i know,as long as your doing the right instructions on how to do this,you will be good to go...and its just expensive and they're not even doing anything,of course all the work here will be yours and your husband....Trust me,as long as you follow the instructions,you wont have any problem.Me and my husband haven't filed my visa yet but we're about to before the end of the month.We are not gonna get an agency to do this,waste of money.But from the advises of our fellow VJ members,we already know the step-by-step guide to do this.



You do not need to use your husband's name unless you wish to. There is no requirement that a wife must take her husband's name for the filing of the CR1. It is your choice and either your maiden name or married name is acceptable. Keep in mind, however, that your visa will be issued in the name on your passport.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeing together during I 130 process - Canada

Unless you are a Canadian citizen or a canadian resident, you cannot 'live' in Canada. You may visit for up to 6 months at a time, giving entrance by Canadian CBP. However, constant crossing from Canada to US by a US citizen may raise flags


Are you a Canadian resident or citizen?



As canadian-wife posted it depends on your status. In addition, looking at your timeline it appears you may have other issues to deal with. What country was your husband deported from?
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-07 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresphoning USCIS and Congressman to inquire
I feel everyones pain as well. Its a waiting game for all of us

Edited by MattyDil, 31 August 2010 - 12:13 PM.

Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-31 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230

hi Lotopatience i know you are the creater of this wiki page i only copy and paste because if i give answer about ds230 its take to much time thanks for your wiki page


Not a problem mustafa. I was just kidding on you :star:

You did a good job and that page has got lot of good info.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230
Mustafa, that's the cover letter from my wiki page :star: "How to bring your spouse from Loto" :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 20:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230

I believe you need to send photocopies of your original documents also. Make a set of photocopies for yourself also, that way you know exactly what you sent in.


That's correct.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 20:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230

Well the i 864 is off and the assignment of me on the ds3032 is done. We are now working on the ds 230....very confusing to me.

She fills out the ds 230 and mails to me and I submit........right? Yes, if you are Choice of Agent in DS-3032
Then I mail to the NVC.........right? Yes, if you are Choice of Agent in DS-3032
What are the original documents that need to be submitted with this???????
Read all 7 pages: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

Someone told me She needs her moms birth certificate??????? Not needed
Her father is deceased.
Her interview will be in Manila.

Are there any documents of mine that need to go with the packet? No

Do I have to have an interview also here in the states? No

thanks everyone...wish us luck


Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMaiden name or married name on G-325A and I-130

Hello,

I plan to send in an I-130 petition for my wife from the UK to get her Green Card. She is planning to change her passport and other documents to reflect her new married name. Should I wait to submit the I-130 and G-325a until she changes her documentation? Should she wait to change her documentation until the application process is completed? Or does it not really matter? I just do not want her petition or visa application to be delayed because the names on her documents and on the petition/application are not consistent.

Thanks,

Moofie37


She can use married name in the applications and maiden name in "Other names used" and submit the application. You don't have to include her (beneficiary) passport copy now. Meanwhile you can renew her passport and other docs with the married name.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 29 August 2010 - 04:49 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864a need to be notarized

Does the i-864A needs to be notarized? According to USCIS, it is needed to be notarized but I could not find anything with NVC. http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD


Tuanv, as per the USCIS page, it must be notarized. I have only the same info that you also provided.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 19:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Hi! I also have a lawyer working on my husband's petition. Do you think having a lawyer will only slow the process down? Any advise?


Lawyer will not make any slow down. But most of them are 'reactive' and paper based preference guys. In NVC, online methods are faster than paper methods.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 21:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Hi VJ!!!We are using immigration lawyer for our visa processing we are now in the next level of the journey. The caseworker emailed me last july last week that they submitted already docs to NVC..my question is how long will it takes our docs to NVC? the caseworker told me that she will just give me update as soon as NVC contact them..but how about they will not be contacted by NVC? what can u suggest? thanks..


Be 'proactive' with NVC than 'reactive' :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Hi Loto! Thanks for the quick response! I have a lawyer working on my husband's papers, do you have any advise on how I could deal with NVC and lawyer? I checked the Visa Bulletin and it says they're current. Does it mean that a visa is already available for my husband, and that NVC will work on my husband's cae right away?

*I'm getting so excited, but at the same time, I don't want to. I don't know, I guess, I just don't want to jinx it or something*


You mentioned you have NOA2 of your I-130, right? If yes, that's the approval. USCIS will forward your case to NVC in 1 to 2 weeks time. You may use the lawyer, if he/she is efficient. Or if you are confident with the NVC shortcut (LingChe) that you can do yourself, you can avoid the lawyer.

NOA2 of I-130 means it is approved and visa# is ready for your beneficiary (you were LPR petitioner).

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April
kim11,

Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

See inline response.

Loto

Hi guys! I'm new to this thread, and I'm not familiar with the I-130. I filed my husband's petition last year, priority date Dec. 17, 2009. Yesterday I received the Approval Notice (yey!), NOA2???. I also checked the Visa Bulletin, and it says the cut-off date for September 2010 is Jan. 1, 2010, and that they are current. Can someone explain this to me?
If the petitioner is LPR, the visa number is not available immediately. Priority date of I-130 has to be current to become visa# available.

I'm also in the process of doing my Naturalization, hoping that after I become a citizen, I could upgrade the petition. But with the approval and cut-off dates, do you think upgrading the petition would still matter?
No need to upgrade I-130 petitioner since you already have I-130 NOA2.

What should I expect after the approval? I don't really know the steps of the I-130. What happens after this? How long do you think it will take before my husband could get here?
USCIS will transfer your case to NVC. Follow Lingche NVC shortcut to proceed in faster way. Typically 1 to 2 months to finish NVC and another 1 to 2 months for Consulate Interview.

Thanks in advance to those who will reply.. :D Hope to hear from someone soon!




LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 17:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Thanks everyone!!!!!!


HEY Congratulations Rich :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

That's a great neeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwssssssssssssssssss :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto

I sent my I-130 on april, NOA1 reads: received date April, 26
Up to this day my case has not been touched once, is there something wrong?
No RFE's (that I know). Should I contact USCIS to find out about my case?


You can call USCIS after 9/21.

Loto

we have blank in our priority date as well!!!!!is it an april filer thing or something?..this is worrying :unsure:


No need to worry, lovesherhubby.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

lets hope so and hopefully no RFE. EVenthough i have typed up all the letters and started gathering proofs based on the 4 page RFE people are getting. I dont want to give that news to my wife


One of the reasons to get RFE to prove their relationship is based on the country where "the degree of fraud of the relation" is "relatively high". It is not because of the fact that one didn't submit lot of chats, phone history etc.

Last time, I submitted only marriage certificate as primary evidence and 2 affidavits from my parents as secondary evidence, that's all and had no RFE.

Having said this, lot of additional evidences' submission is always good.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

ok i called and they said u look at the receipt date and not the Notice Date. They opened a case and will look into it and let me within 30 days LOL!! another 30 days. Great.


30 days is standard message. Since they have opened the case, chances are high to review it soon :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Should i call and ask them that my receipt date is march 26th which means I am at 5 month mark.


I would say so. You will have to try for many USCIS reps, some may be rude and useless and some may be nice to talk to. Never say about NOA1 date. Always mention "Filing Date".

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Now i am worried even more.


Not to worry, it may be a printing error :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Yes Looks like that's how it is. On my NOA1, it says Received date: March 26th, 2010. Priority date: BLANK. Notice Date: April 2nd, 2010.
So the lady said wait till September 2nd and then call as you are still within the processing time.

Can someone else confirm this? If its false, I want to call them back.


This is what USCIS site says: https://egov.uscis.g...sDisplayInit.do

Please read the paragraph under "Case Processing Table"

I don't know why they put blank in your priority date. In my case, my receipt or filing date is the priority date.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

I just call USCIS and they said I have to wait until Sep 2nd which is the Notice date. The receipt date for me was march 26th and i was told to wait another week before calling back.


John, So do they count their processing time starting from Notice date (not Priority date)?

Loto

Hey guys just a quick update. I just heard from USCIS agent that my I-130 got approved today. Looks like they are starting to process April applications. My date was April 2nd. I checked the Status on USCIS.GOV site but it still says "Intial Review". I am thinking it might take few days for them to update.

Good luck to rest of the April filers.


Hey CONGRATULATIONS, hotzone!!! Great news :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Not yet........meanwhile I have a question ?

Does the NOA-1 date is the start date ....for 5 month mark.............OR is it received date ?


kruz, IMO, it is received date which is Priority date that counts the elapsed time.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-24 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April

Hi,
I received my NOA1 on April 8th and still heard nothing. Am hoping its going to be within the next week or two, its so frustrating with all this waiting around. Does anybody know roughly how long we may be waiting for the rest of the stages to be completed after its come through? I feel like its never going to happen at the moment :(
Thanks and apologies for probably asking the same questions that everyone else does!
Joanne


NOA2 to NVC -> couple of weeks
NVC Process -> 1 to 2 months (unless there is RFE or delay from your side)
NVC to Consulate -> Couple of weeks
Medical & Interview -> 1 to 2 months

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril filers any news?

NEWS: We got approved! Aaand we got convinced that when u play by the rules, you sometimes finish last.. Thank you, Mr. Congressman's assistant! :thumbs:


Mrs&Mr D, CONGRATULATIONS and I am soooooooooooooo happy for youuuuuuuuu.......... :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting divorce/death Certificates

Thanks Loto, I'm here in Moldova now so I'll get right on that today. The local translator here is gonna love me before its over. :unsure:


Good luck Charles :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting divorce/death Certificates

My wife has been married twice. Once with the marriage ending in divorce, and the other ending in death. When submitting evidence that she was not legally bound when we married can I just send a copy of the death certificate from her late husband, or will I need to submit the divorce decree from the first marriage and the death certificate of the other?


Both
Divorce Decree from the second last marriage.
Death certificate from the last marriage.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 07:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor I-864

Hello,
A friend asked me if I could be his co-sponsor for his I-864. At this time I have my 10 year green card, but I am being sponsored by my wife. I think I'll be under her sponsorship until May 2011 (3 years after I got my first green card). My question is: can I be a co-sponsor if I am a sponsored permanent resident myself?
Thank you



A joint sponsor can be any U.S. citizen, U.S. national, orlawful 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 thesupport of the intending immigrant. A joint sponsor does nothave to be related to the petitioning sponsor or the intendingimmigrant.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Co-sponsor

as long as she is making over the 125% poverty level guideline for three people assuming it is she the one she is already sponsoring and you for a total of 3.....You should be ok



:thumbs:
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do i have to submit to VFS?
This link may be useful:
http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do i have to submit to VFS?

Hello. I have sent all my original documents to NVC. I already sent Affidevit of Support I-864, Ds230 and all the supporting documents to NVC. My question is Do i still have to sumbmit these documents to VFS in India? or Should i just take the copies of all the documents to the interview? Please help!!


You don't have to submit all these to VFS. Show the appointment letter, passport and any checklist received from NVC/Consulate.

It is a good idea to send all the set of I-130, I-864, DS-230 photocopies to the beneficiary, just in case.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-29 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused...what next?

Good Question... Now I am confused a bit. My wife and I were married in Colombia... Will I still need to have all here documents here in the US for NVC processing or will they send everything to the US Embassy in Colombia where we will gather and bring my wifes documents to the interview?


Marriage in any other country is immaterial. If you have filed I-130 with USCIS, you need to submit all originals to NVC and they will forward it to the Consulate of the beneficiary for the interview.

If one is DCF (eligibility is needed) filer, they will file I-130 with the Consulate and appear for interview. No NVC role here.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused...what next?

I'm a bit confused now. My wife is in the process of filling out her I-864 form. But whats next for us? I have paid both the AOS and IV bill. Once my wife has completed the sponsor form what do we do? We havent recieved our instruction packet yet but she has called the NVC for authrization. I am the beneficiary living abroad. From what I understood she only sends the I-864 to the NVC and I prepare my DS 230 and supporting documents for the interview at my local consulate?

Matt


Read this to familiarize NVC process and to speed things up:
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Since you paid AOS fee (assuming online payment), check status is 'PAID' or not. If paid, print barcode sheet and send it with all required documents and I-864 to NVC.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Interview - PHOTOGRAPHS

Hi,

In my Appointment Letter, it says: "The applicant must bring the correct size and number of photographs to the visa interview. They must measure 2"x2" on a white background."

It does not say how many. I was planning on taking probably 5 passport size photos. Please advise if you know how many photos do they ask for at the consulate? Also are these Regular Front face passport style photos or is this the one (immigration style) where you have to get it from the sides with one of the ears showing?

Thanks & Best Regards.


Most consulates will ask 2, but some will ask 4. So, 5 is good.

Side face showing was an old format. USCIS changed it long time back. Now all photo must be frontal view.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal documents sent to NVC translated into EN or not?

for NVC you usually do not need translations since it's going back the country of origin.

we had translations for everything regardless to be safe.


This may be true, for the countries which has only one language and that's the official language.

NVC guideline says: ""Note: All documents not in English or in the official language of the country in which the interview takes place MUST be accompanied by a certified translation into English. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a Notary Public."

But, the country like India has 30+ languages. Official language is Hindi. So, it is safer to get translated documents into English for the country like India. Since I had all English originals, I cannot comment more on this. But, people who have or have not faced any issues on this, will give more information.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Affidavit of Support some questions

hm guide on this site for CR 1 visa is not clear enough then i guess.

It says "NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad"

That means my WIFE will continue all process with forms,not me, am i right?.

is there any other STEP BY STEP guide for our visa?


Here it is: http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

If your beneficiary does not elect you as "Choice of Agent", she has to send DS-230 IV package to NVC. Normally, everybody elect their U.S petitioner as COA to ease the communication between COA and NVC.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Affidavit of Support some questions

hi all

can you please tell some things about I-864 Affidavit of Support Form :


1. Who needs that form after it is filled out by me ? Me (petitioner) or my wife (currently in europe)?
NVC for their review and they will forward to the beneficiary's Consulate

2. Reading trough guide step by step i understand that I-864 form my wife takes with her to US ambassy, am i right?
No. She can take a copy of it just in case. So, you need to take 2 full set copies.
First full set copy + originals to NVC. Second full set copy to your beneficiary.

2. After reading guide i understand they send I 864 to my wife?? So she needs to send it back to me by mail ,right? or i can download it from net and then send it to her after filling it out?
I-864 is "completely" petitioner's form to complete and sign.

4. I worked in 2007,2008 and 2009 and made good money. In my bank account i have over 100.000$. But last 4 months im without job. Will that be enough? Or i will need co-sponsor?
You should be all set. Include all available paystubs in 2010 if you wish.

What's the current rate of return of your big lump sum? :star:
Loto

THANK YOU


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-30 11:50:00