Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tax Returns, Income	Thank you very much! So concerning the co-sponsor, it can be a family member, correct? Would they count our combined incomes, or use the family member who makes more as a guideline? I was thinking of using my brother, but he works part-time and goes to school at the moment. I could also use my parents, I suppose. Would they be counted towards the household size? For instance, even though my parents live somewhere else in town and I asked them to do an affidavit of support would they be counted towards the household size? I think I only made 14k working part-time for the past three years, but the jobs I've been interviewed for make well over the requirement. I'll definitely get a letter from my employer confirming my salary when I am ready to apply though. We were originally going to do this through the fiancé route, but marrying before he leaves seems to be the better option (he can work faster, he can wait to adjust status). Again, thank you so much! Yes, since your income is less than povertylines, you can make co/joint sponsors with your parents. They will also be counted in your household, then it will make 4. If you intend to marry and pursue visa, CR1 path is best for you. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-25 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview - Police Certificate missing.	my home country is Pakistan, and I mention in the DS230 that I stayed in 2 different cities but provided just one PC and got cleared from NVC. Now in interview call letter then mention that all PCs received..... here's the summary of the documents for interviews. Visa Interview Requirements must bring the following to the visa interview: * Any original documents that were requested by the NVC but were not submitted to the NVC * The medical examination results if not submitted to the Embassy/Consulate by the physician * The correct size and number of photographs * Valid passport for all traveling applicants Document Name Document Status CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Y DS-230-II F PASSPORT Y BIRTH CERTIFICATE D ADOPTION F MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE D MARRIAGE TERMINATION F COURT RECORDS F FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y CUSTODY PAPERS F MILITARY RECORDS F GREAT BRITAIN O SOUTH KOREA POLICE CERTIFICATE O PAKISTAN POLICE CERTIFICATE O FEE PAYMENT $ PHOTOGRAPH Y PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F Will they ask for 2nd PC during the interview??????? PCC from different cities in the same country - Check with the Consulate. It depends on the Consulate. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 09:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview - Police Certificate missing.	there is no contact b/w myself and the embassy. In the NVC checklist, they ask PC of every city where I live in my home country. I submitted jst one and cleared from NVC. now I am not sure whether they'll ask for the other PC or not!!!!!..In interview call letter, they didn't mention to bring that certificate. just mention one that bring all the missing documents...... In case they ask during the interview about PC and I unable to provide the PC that time then what would be the consequence??????????? If Consulate doesn't ask this, no problem. Otherwise 221(g) - missing documents. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-31 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview - Police Certificate missing.	I submitted only one police certificate of my country of birth, but NVC initially asked to submit PC for all locations where I lived. I stayed in 2 different locations. I got clearance from NVC and now got interview call n have interview this Friday, but my police certificate miss-placed coz of posting/courier company error. Still don't know when will I get the document. NVC didn't mention to bring the 2nd police certificate at the time of interview but for safe side I made one. I have a photocopy of that certificate. so just wanna ask what to do? if they ask then what would be the best response?????? Did you verify your Consulate's website that they need PCC from every locality of your country? Which Consulate is this? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-30 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC	signature? oh - that's easy - I-864 - original signature from petitioner DS-230 - original signature from the beneficiary Suggest to sign in blue ink, on both. OP, Did your beneficiary sign the both part 1 & 2 for DS-230? Part 1 must be signed and Part 2 must be unsigned. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I made another mistake:(	yes her passport does have maiden name but she was planing to get it changed cause it will expire soon i think. So is best if get another pasport and leave maiden name on it im not sure it this will cause problem with visa when she gets ready to come and also when I resubmit this do you think i should make a new cover letter in regards to fixed issues? There is no documentary evidence that USCIS will accept it or not if you correct the primary name now, since they already issued a 'Notice of Action' with the maiden name. However, I'll pull the opinion of any other person who had similar situation like you, but corrected and was successful until approval. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I made another mistake:(	well that is another thing I thought of also but i did not put her down under the other names also i put none for that so that is mistake also so you sugest resubmit it and still use the maiden name and under the place it says other name to put married name? Yes. Otherwise, at some point later, they will send RFE saying name in the form does not match with the marriage certificate name. Put married name under 'other names used'. Keep her maiden name as the primary name. I hope her passport has maiden name as well. Don't change it. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 19:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I made another mistake:(	no the only thing i got was I-797c notice of action for rejection the only thing listed was the address mistake they did not say anything about the name being wrong even though i submited marriage liscense and she using our married name I now notice more mistakes I want to fix all of them and just redo all the I-130 but I dont know if it will cause a problem being that they give receipt number for our case that has her with the maiden name. Will I need to fill another form to correct that mistake also? If you have used 'maiden name' as the name of the beneficiary in the form and 'married name' as other names used, your marriage certificate and other names match. They have advised to correct only address at this time. So only do that part, to be safer. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I made another mistake:(	Did USCIS provide you any NOA1 with the rejection package? Some people has got like that to correct the form. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS case status check fails?	Thanks!!! Art, Now you can visit July/August filers' thread to see what's happening with the USCIS. Normal approval time is 4 to 6 months for I-130. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 20:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS case status check fails?	Thanks!! It finally worked today!! Patience is the key (Please don't ask me which door's key ) Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS case status check fails?	if you typed your case number starting with the (EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC) and then followed by the digits If you still get an error message then wait a few days, maybe it is not on the system yet Good luck	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-30 20:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864	Do I need to provide my original birth certificate and the english translated version or a copy of my American passport is enough for I864 package. Thank you I-864 is Affidavit of Support package. Why do you need birth certificate with this package? You need IRS tax transcripts, employment letter, paystubs etc. with this package. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 21:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC: docs are copies and not originals?!	So right now I am really REALLY upset! we sent originals papers for everything but seems the people in the NVC consider my birth and married certificates are "copies" ok... here is the thing, RENIEC the office in Peru that provides this documents dont give you "originals", they provide you a "certified copy" that is exactly like the original in some cases the birth certificate is a scaned printed of the original itself.... they dont give anything else no special paper NOTHING so this is! a certified copy with teh stamp and signature in the back....no more, but the NVC office wants an original that doesnt said in the back "this is a certicate copy identical to the original" what can I do now??.... we just sent an email explaining the laws and all that but can avoid feeling crappy cause ths only mean more delays... Monkeyhubby just said "patience" and i reply :"grrrr! "... I hate to wait, any peruvian outthere who have any experience with this? and to make it worst I am feeling fat! a fat monkey!!!! I wanna cry.... Based on your timeline, I think you submitted your originals to USCIS in response to your RFE. If yes, please read below: USCIS is supposed to return your originals back if the original documents submission is part of RFE request - as per I-130 instruction. Since you are dealing with bureaucratic department, they 'might' forget it as well. You can call USCIS to return your originals and submit the completed form G-884 to request it back. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-25 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	Ok, I can send them notarized translation, but when we had consultation with lawyer (my husband wanted to use him for process), the lawyer said USCIS do not need notorized translation. So, I think we've made right decision do not use lawyer.. So how about NVC?? I don't really want to send them originals. And quastion: is it Ok for them Ukrainian notary or they would like American? If you don't want to send originals to NVC, you can send them 'Certified True Copy' + one set photocopy of the documents. Then you can produce the originals at the interview. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	Hello here! I left my original documents for translation. Then I am going to notarize translation and notarise copies of original documents for send them to NVC (2nd step). Then, I heard, I will need to show my original documents in interview in US Embassy (3rd step). So.. for I-130 petition USCIS needs just copies?? I understand right the process? Correct. Copies to USCIS. But if the document is not in English, USCIS needs the notarized translation of the original. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	hello i am turkish citizen married american citizen..i am in turkey my wife she is in usa .... .i mean what adress ? need to put in ds-3032 which adress is better my adress in turkey or my wifes adress in the usa ...i mean that.what ever they ask anything do ? have to send to nvc or my wife .mean this....here in turkey i can have police repot and birth certificate any time ? want 100 times u can have police report and birth certificates it doesnt matter.? just want to know where ? need to mail those documents...do ? have to directly mail that to nvc or mail my wife and she will send ..i just want to know staff please help me agian thany you very much melbar melbar, your best bet is make her as Choice of Agent in DS-3032. Then you can mail your 'original' or 'certified true copies' with one full set photocopies to her, so that she can forward them to NVC. As soon as your case is transferred to NVC, let your wife call NVC live operator and provide both your emails ids so that you can email your DS-3032 making her as COA. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	what??? I have never ever heard that. Why would it have to be NOT notarized? All my documents had to be notarized in order for the official translator to translate them. This is a translator that was provided by the Consulate website...what does having it notarized have to do with the acceptance of it? Translation of the document has to be notarized. But the certified copy is not. It is actually issued by the agency who issued the original document. They will put their seal, sign etc. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	This is pretty cool, thx. "ch?ng nh?n b?n sao" B?n chào ?ón, Tuanv! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original documents (e.i., marriage certificate and birth certificate) are required by NVC, right?	Do you know how to say "certified copy" in Vietnamese? It will be helpful to you http://translate.goo...|certified copy Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-01 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	interview date	please someone should help....our case with NVC was finally completed on the 7th of April 2010 and it was sent to the Embassy in Ghana... we are still waiting on the interview date to come out...i would like to know how long will this take us.....please should anyone know how i can track this let me know.thank you Try this with Ghana U.S Embassy. Immigrant Visa Case Inquiries If your inquiry is regarding Immigration visas, please send an email to IVDVACCRA@state.gov. Please include in your correspondence/email the following: Your full name Your case number (should be a 10 digit number such as ACC2007123456) State whether you are the applicant or the petitioner Clearly state your question or concern in the subject line (such as Scheduling Question or DNA Question) Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help I130 Submission	Hi. My wife and I were wed in the Ukraine in early March. We've been living together in various locations including a brief two month stay in Germany. We recently decided that we'd like to go back to the States. 03/2010 - 07/2010 - Odessa 07/2010 - 08/2010 - Munich 08/2010 - Present - Odessa Now, we prepared the entire I-130 packet and shipped it off to Moscow's USCIS by the recommendation of an immigration attorney. Mistake #1. They're returning it now and we're looking at where we need to submit it. Technically, I have not been living in the Ukraine continuously for the past six months. I also haven't been back to the States since my wedding. We are desperately hoping to submit the I-130 to Kiev, I have a three (3) year visa to the Ukraine. Will this be enough to please the Consulate? Does anyone have prior experience with this consulate? What can I expect? If not, which USCIS center am I to send the packet to? Thank a million, Cameron & Anastasiya If you stay in Ukraine for 6 months from now and have domicile in the U.S, you can file DCF (Direct Consular Filing at the Consulate) over there. Otherwise, return to the U.S and send your I-130 petition to Chicago Lock box, they will re-direct it to the appropriate Service Center here. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	totally nervous and desperate!	The answer to the question would be : Yes, I would need SSN on my arrival to United States. simple and straight. Bobby, you got answer Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	totally nervous and desperate!	Sample questions at the interview below. If any out of syllabus questions, come answer them as well properly. Loto Q) Where and How did you meet? Q) How long have you known each other? Q) When and where did you marry? Q) Do you have any photos of the ceremony and/or reception? Q) Did you go for a honeymoon? If so, when and where? Q) Where does he work and what position does he hold? Q) What is his employer name and address? Q) What is his current salary? Q) How many days of the week he works? Q) What do you do for living? Q) Have you ever been in the USA? Q) Have you ever issued/denied any visa to the USA? Q) How long he has been in the USA? Q) Where does he live in the USA? Q) How long he has been in the current address? Q) What are his contact numbers? Q) What is his email address? Q) What's your husband's address and phone# in India? Q) Do you have any children? Q) Were you married before this marriage? Q) Does he have any children? How many ? What's the name of the child? Q) Where does your husband's son/daughter live now? Q) What's your husband's ex-spouse's name? Q) What's your husband's parents' name? Q) What is your husband's name, date of birth and place of birth? Q) What is your husband's other names? Q) What is your other names? Q) When and where was your husband's prior marriage, if any? Q) When and where was your husband's prior marriage termination/divorce, if any? Q) Did you file a joint tax return this year? Do you have a copy with you? Q) Do you own any property together? What property? Did you bring copies of the documents with you? Q) What kind of automobile does your spouse have? Q) Do you have an insurance policy listing your spouse as the beneficiary? If so, do you have a copy? Q) Does your spouse have insurance policy where you are the beneficiary? Q) When and where was your husband's last U.S port of entry ? Q) What's your husband's immigration status in the U.S? Q) When and where was his naturalization ? Q) Does he have U.S passport & when and where was it issued? Q) Do you need SSN when you arrive at the U.S? Q) Do you plan to work in the U.S and what position? Q) Have you ever been convicted? Q) Has your husband ever been convicted? Q) Have you ever been deported? Q) Has your husband ever been deported? Q) Describe your employment history? Q) Describe your education history? Q) What's your husband's bank in the U.S ? What are the accounts there?	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-02 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How do you apply for Social Security once you have received your Green Card?	All above posters are correct Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Electronic transfer of I-130 to Consulate	Yep, I do stop in from time to time, just got tired of the constant asking same questions over and over, people need to learn to use the search function or perhaps simply look through past posts in forums, the question has been asked before. I agree with you Hope you both have excellent married life in upstate New York! I believe you were in trucking industry, right? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Electronic transfer of I-130 to Consulate	This depends if you OPTIN to the electronic processing when your petition reaches NVC, you will need to scan and send docs to NVC, this greatly speeds up this process. MORE: http://candleforlove...showtopic=37703 YuAndDan, You are still here? I am glad to see you You were providing terrific details in the beginning of 2008 and I used to watch you. This is Loto. I don't know you remember me	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview IR-1/CR-1	In addition to the NVC notes above, refer this link as well: http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa After Interview.	how long will it takes to get visa (CR-1) after the interview, especially for US Embassy Seoul fillers? This is duplicate post. Replied to your other thread. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 15:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	125 % poverty level and aff of support	If the Gross Amount on the most recent Pay Stub does not YET exceed the 125% requirement, how will the Consulate react to this. In other words, if a Employement Letter states your income is above the 125% requirement, but your most recent Pay Stub is still shy of the 125% requirement what action will the Consulate take in this situation ? Then they will go back to the previous years tax returns. Past and Present earning potentials both are equally important. Employment letter might show annual income based on the projection until the end of the year. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 16:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what happens when co-sponsor pull the plug after greencard issued	It's my understanding that once a co-sponsor agrees to sign, she is locked in for 10 years, or whatever the length of the GC is. I'm sure this kinds of circumstances happen all the time, anyone with experience? MIL's contractual obligation will be over when: 1) You work and earn 40 credits (normally 10 years) 2) You become USC 3) You die 4) You abandon your GC Your divorce will not end up MIL's contractual obligation. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-03 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can I visit USA while I-130 is pending?	Thanks, canadian_wife. I'm not planning on staying 180 days, probably just 4 months or so if I can until the I-130 has been approved. And then I'll return. At the border, should I mention I have an I-130 pending or only if they ask? I called up Customs and Border Protection and talked with a woman on the phone. After explaining my situation, she suggested I don't visit at all while it's pending since I don't have any strong ties to Canada. I don't wish to spend $600 on a plane ticket just to be denied entry again at the airport. But I don't want to be apart from my husband for so many months. I'm not sure what I should do. You must always answer their questions honestly but keep it short and to the point. Having your NOA1 with you may help as it indicates you are following the legal process to move to the US. However, without any other ties it may not be enough to convince the border official you do intend to return to Canada. The bottom line is there are never any guarantees. Your entry is always at the discretion of the border official. With a $600 ticket on the line you might not want to risk it. Edited by OBX, 18 August 2010 - 04:16 PM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-18 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can I visit USA while I-130 is pending?	Duplicate post, see below Edited by OBX, 18 August 2010 - 04:17 PM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-18 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Maiden name or married name on G-325A and I-130	It is no big deal - what Lotto said is right. We also submitted filled out the I130 & G325a in her married name even though all her official documents were in her maiden name. During the time we were waiting for NOA2, we changed her names on the relevant documents. That's exactly what I did as well.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-29 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Receive. what will be next???	I am new in this forum. I just received NOA2 for my wife today, i wonder what will i have to do next? waiting for NVC assign case number?? or call them??? Congratulations! Have a read through these links. This will familiarize you with the NVC process. NVC Shortcuts NVC Process Then once you have completed NVC you enter the Montreal waiting room! Montreal Wait Times Good luck!	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 17:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Stupid Question Time!	We actually filled in both our G325As with the box stating "Status as Permanent Resident" checked off and had no issues at all! As I interpreted it both forms are being submitted with reference to the same petition so they should match. I should note we submitted out petition prior to discovering VJ. Most posts on VJ will recommend checking other and marking I-130 but we had no problems with the way we filled ours in. Edited by OBX, 30 August 2010 - 08:18 AM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Stupid Question Time!	That is a super depiction! Loto Amazing what a simple google search will turn up!	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-29 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Stupid Question Time!	Quick question for you all: Was going over the G325A form and noticed this little question at the bottom of the form: This form is being submitted for a.)naturalization, b.) status as permanent resident, or c.)other (specify). I know it's C, but just what should I put? IR1/CR1 visa? Immigration? I was going to ask another dumb question, but can't remember what it was. Will edit with it if I think of it. Hah, I thought of it. Or if not specifically it, at least another question: For those of you who submitted pictures, did you write on the back of the photos of date and what it was, or type it up and tape it to the back, or what? Did you send them in protective sheets or loose? OH! I remembered my original second stupid question: What are ACCO fasteners? Thanks for your help. *crosses fingers she'll be able to file soon* I think you finally had all of your questions answered except this one	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-29 22:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	WAC Service Center	Ours initially went to the east then was transferred to the west and we were approved shortly after. Not to worry; they often move cases to redistribute the work load. Good luck!	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Waiting for Montreal Interview	Does anyone know how far back Montreal interviews are running. Our I-130 was aproved June 19th. We still are waiting to here for a date on interview. Seems Montreal is very slow. Sorry to tell you but you will be waiting for a while yet. There filers that completed NVC in May still waiting for an interiew date. Here are a couple of threads to look at, one is for those applying via DCF and the other is for CR1/IR1. You are in good company. Good luck! DCF Montreal Interview Wait See post #187 CR1/IR! Montreal Interview Wait Scroll through to find spreadsheet link. Edited by OBX, 28 August 2010 - 07:39 AM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-08-28 07:38:00