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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting 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. :clock:

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.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-28 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting i130 soon- beneficiary identity question

Hi guys and gals. I just received the package from my Peruvian wife containing the documents necessary for me to submit the i130 petition for alien relative. I read here:

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

that it is no longer necessary to submit the beneficiaries birth certificate or passport. Could someone please verify this for me? She sent me a copy of her DNI (national identity card) and a copy of the first page of her passport (Photo, biographic info etc). Somehow I have a feeling that I should need more than this.

I do have all other documentation necessary and am confident in them.

My other question is, and maybe this was answered here before but Im having a little trouble finding the info (If its all over the internet I apologize in advance) about our marriage certificate. I was thinking it would be something nice and fancy and official looking, but its not. Its just a plain piece of paper with all the necessary info, a stamp and a signature. The above link says I need to have this "certified". What does this mean? Does it mean I need to have it notarized and then legalized by the secretary of state of my state of residence, as I did with a few documents that were necessary to get married?

Thanks so much! :-)



Beneficiary does not need to send birth certificate or passport with the I-130 petition but will need them for NVC.

Marriage certificate needs to be : " in the form of original documents issued by a competent authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority."
Ours wasn't anything fancy either :)

Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-01 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestotally nervous and desperate!
You might also find it helpful to read reviews from others that have interviewed at your consulate. Good luck!

Reviews: Embassy/USCIS & POE
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-02 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you apply for Social Security once you have received your Green Card?
I was a CR1 holder and did the same, although I waited 3 weeks. Took my passport, birth certificate and filled in application ( SSN application) and I received my card 6 days later. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-09-03 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Filers for April
Sept 9th will make 5 months for me planning to call than.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-26 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWAC Service Center
Okay wasn't sure just checking.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-30 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWAC Service Center
I am curious. I live on the East Coast but my petition is processing with the WAC Center. Is that normal?
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-30 06:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD NEWS FOR MARCH/APRIL FILERS
The only difference being this was a direct inquiry.

Do you think that your aunt would appreciate you posting her name, work info, and email on a public forum?

Hit the report button next to your post and ask a moderator to get that info deleted from your post.


I removed her number. The email address is common information on the web.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-31 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD NEWS FOR MARCH/APRIL FILERS
My aunt works for the US gov't and she has inner ties with some pretty high up congressmen officials. She had one of there secretaries do some personal inquires on what is the hold up on me and my wives petition. Here is the email response.

Charmayne,

Following our conversation this morning I made an ?unofficial? inquiry on behalf of your nephew and learned there does not seem to be any type of problem with this petition; it is just a matter of time. I followed that inquiry up with an official one, which it is likely to take a few days before I receive a response. I will let you know if I learn anything definitive, but at this point I would expect this petition to be approved in the very near future.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Pam

District Director
Office of Congressman R. Frelinghuysen
NJ 11th Congressional District
Morristown, New Jersey
xxx@xxx.xxx
Telephone: (973) xxx-xxxx
Facsimile: (973) xxx-xxxx


Focusing on the bolded parts, from the information she gathered. March/April petitions are going to be start being approved at a rapid rate VERY shortly. Most likely will be a push this week and the week after the American Holdiay Labor day. I hope this lifts some spirits. Many of us have been waiting longer than 5 months. As she gets more info Ill be sure to update this thread.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-31 08:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm i-864

Thanks a lot Loto! You're very helpful.


Good luck to your NVC process! If you are proactive in NVC, it will be super fast!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm i-864

Hi guys,


Can someone please help with this. I'm filling form i-864

and I'm very confused with question 21. Your Household Size - DO NOT COUNT ANYONE TWICE

Questions A, B and C

I'm filling this form for my wife, I listed her in Part 2 already. Now this comes:
if you're currently married enter 1, then persons you're not sponsoring in this affidavit also enter 1, and enter 1 from line 10.
It adds up to 3, but shouldn't it be only 2 people? :hehe:

Please advise.

Thanks a lot for your input!!


Your total is 2. To make it to 2, you should enter 0 for currently married :devil:

This section of I-864 has bug when the beneficiary is your own husband/wife.


Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 19:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent resident card never received

My wife entered the US from China in December 2009 and according to USCIS they sent out her permanent resident card in Feb 2010, but they had a typo on our address so she never received it. But when we filed for a new I-90 stating that we never received the card, they denied the application after 4 months. They said that since no card was ever returned to them as undelivered, they rejected the application. We think the post office either lost it or just delivered to the wrong address and someone just tossed it out.

What can we do now? Can we reapply using the I-90 and this time say it was lost? Would the USCIS consider the application knowing that previously we filed it as never received? Also can my wife get her I-551 stamp renewed in the mean time in order to use that as a temporary evidence of permanent residency? Please help!!


This may be useful to you: http://immigration.a...enCard_Lost.htm

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number assigned. Now what????

After 2 years and a half, finally USCIS sent our case to NVC. The case number was assigned on 08/17/2010. Now what? Im a little bit happy. I'll be completely happy when this ends. :unsure:


Now follow Ling che shortcut.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstuck at nvc

My frind call today, said NVC had found his missing documents, maybe him putting the number on each page worked...............


Great!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstuck at nvc

couldnt agree more - i painstakingly put my case # on every doc. you can get labels and stick them on the right hand top corner of each page. for originals, i put a cellophane colorless tape on the original 1st, then put the label on the tape; that way the label can be peeled off. you can use a label maker for this, or just get print labels, but yes, it is an absolute MUST for cases just like this! hope it is just the original that they need (ie you sent in copies instead of the original) and that they didnt lose the original! :thumbs: that would not be good...


I agree.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstuck at nvc

I have read on here it may be a good idea to put your case number on each and every sheet or document you send to NVC. .....


I completely agree with you, Bob! NVC has good history of losing documents. Better write your NVC Case# on top right of every page including the application forms.

Paste a sticky note with NVC Case# on the originals OR write with a Pencil, since these originals are needed in future for some other purpose. It will be difficult to erase any ink writing.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 - Part C, item 17

Keep us updated on what you decide to do and how it all works out. :)


Same here :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 09:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 - Part C, item 17

Okay, if I am understanding everything correctly myself, fellow VJers please correct me if I am wrong...The only person(s) you need to list on the form are the Petitioner (you-because you are now the beneficiary's relative) and any children of the Beneficiary (your current wife) and/or children you may have had together.

Even though your child lives with your Ex in Russia, he/she would still be considered your current wife's stepchild, but that child would not be listed on the form since the natural mother is someone else (your Ex).


Perfect!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSIGN IN FAILED

today is a great day.it's my wife's 27th birthday(usc petitioner).tried to sign in to department of state's payment site & i was elated to see my login failed.so i immediately called nvc & to my surprise our case is complete.what a coincidence huh?we submitted all our documents on august 4 2010.based on recent nvc timelines i thought we'd be looking at a 2 month wait for case completion.now we just wait for the interview letter.does anyone have any idea how long this will take?any chance of october interview?thanks to all vj users...you guys have been great!!!!


Congrats and good luck in upcoming interview!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 10:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCivil Documents ----> NVC or Embassy/Consulate?

Hello folks,

We are waiting for our NOA2 on CR1 visa. In the meanwhile, we're looking into what to expect once the Petition is approved and sent to the NVC. We have found different versions of how the process goes after the application is at the NVC. According to VJ CR1/IR1 flowchart (http://www.visajourn...wchart_v1-2.pdf), the DS 230 package will be sent to the applicant (alien who will receive the immigrant visa). And to my understanding the applicant will fill out the forms and send them all out to the embassy/consulate including the civil documents (birth certificate, police reports, medical examination, marriage certificate etc).

However, on the NVC websites (http://travel.state..../info_3190.html), (http://travel.state..../info_3734.html), these two links suggest that all civil documents originals must be sent to the NVC since the NVC collect and schedule interview for certain embassies/consulates around the world.

My questions is for those of you who have gone through this process:

1. Did you have to send your spouse civil documents to the NVC or to the Embassy?
2. Did you send in original or photocopies of these documents? the NVC requires originals, wouldn't these be lost somehow at the NVC?
3. And why the Embassy (in our case the Vilnius embassy) requires that the applicant brings the originals of the civil documents to the interview (http://vilnius.usemb...mily-based.html) when the NVC requests these same documents? where to send them, NVC or Embassy??

Please be specific and provide concrete links or references.
Thanks for all your replies!
Skynaut


Skynaut,
Let's gather all opinions here. Here is my feedback :star: and our interview was in India.

1. Did you have to send your spouse civil documents to the NVC or to the Embassy?
We sent to NVC and NVC forwarded to the Consulate

2. Did you send in original or photocopies of these documents? the NVC requires originals, wouldn't these be lost somehow at the NVC?
We sent ALL originals (except beneficiary's passport) and 1 set photocopy of all originals to NVC. There 'may be' chances for NVC to lose the documents.

3. And why the Embassy (in our case the Vilnius embassy) requires that the applicant brings the originals of the civil documents to the interview (http://vilnius.usemb...mily-based.html) when the NVC requests these same documents? where to send them, NVC or Embassy??
This does not pertain to me :star: :star: :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it wise to Choose me as Agent for my foreign spouse abroad (DS3202 form after NOA2)?

i've read that people were emailing the form to NVC, do you happen to know what email address to send it to? or will i have to mail it since NVC has not contacted me about it yet?

btw...thanks for the reply.


Here it is:
http://travel.state..../info_3177.html

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it wise to Choose me as Agent for my foreign spouse abroad (DS3202 form after NOA2)?

Loto,
This is helpful again. I appreciate you taking the time to give us a clear, concise reply. Despite your July start date, I thought you were farther along in the process. Wishing you speedy and smooth sailing!
Kev


Kev,

Glad to hear you got the right response. Thanks for the wishes! This is our second GC process.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it wise to Choose me as Agent for my foreign spouse abroad (DS3202 form after NOA2)?

Hi Fellow Travelers,

We are (hopefully) on the cusp of receiving our NOA-2, and are now preparing our DS-230, DS-3032 and I-864. My spouse is in Japan, with me in California.

I would like to know advantages/disadvantages for me to be her Agent (on the DS-3032 form). Some thoughts we had is my agency may speed up the process for our mailings and forms. It may ensure the accuracy of the forms, since her English is not fluent. We also wonder if she should send all her various documents for this stage to me to send in to NVC, in terms of speeding things up and understanding things. Also, does agency mean that I can sign for her as well. We can do a lot of this by email/scan/skype alternatively.

Thanks for any help and best wishes to us all,

Kev


Kev, you (petitioner) becoming the choice of agent will speed up the communication between you guys and NVC.

You can NOT sign any of her document and luckily there is only one DS-230. She can email DS-3032 to NVC electing you as COA.

I-864 is entirely completed by you.

Get all beneficiary's original documents such as PCC, Birth Certificate etc. in advance.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 22:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help Clearing Things Up Please

yeah NOA1 has correct Birthdate....

Thanks Loto...


Then you don't have to worry about, digital82. Fill the correct one on DS-230.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help Clearing Things Up Please

Thanks you for your help... I also thought it wouldn't matter but lets see...
If i get an RFE i get it... just have to wait and watch now...

thanks again


Digital82, You entered correct DOB of your wife on the first page of I-130, right?

They will go with that and your NOA1 also shows it.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA Question about income

Thanks Loto that is what I thought...I still can do it without my sons income but it is like 1500 over the poverty level guide so I barely make it...

As far as expediting my case 'Not' LOL my mom got offended when I asked her...

Have a good one...

Tammy


Tammy, you are good to go then. But note that 2010 poverty line guide is not yet published. Every year, they will increase the threshold, watch it out. If you have some other assets such as bank balance, home etc., it would be helpful.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA Question about income

Hello all...I have read alot on the income requirements and at first I was thinking I would need a joint sponser...I am having a very hard time getting one so I am here to ask questions if I can just do it myself...

Ok this is my story...I was involved in a very bad car accident in July of 2001 that has permantly disabled me (but I don't let it slow me down) I won't go into details about my injuries but I am unable to work full-time so I get Social Security Disability but not SSI it is SSA classified as retirement benefits. I also recieve what I was told survivors benefits for my son (who is 11yrs old) which is in his name but I am the represenative payee and goes by his SS number but paid to me..for example it says (To Tammy ***** For My Sons name)...I also recieve child support from my sons father and I work part time(about 3hours a day) 9 months out of the year for a school...

I was told by the Social Security Office that I would not lose my benefits because I am married now..As long as I am disabled I will still recieve it...

But my questions is can I use what I get from SS from my son? and on the I-864 where do I put this info as income from SS and child support..Or do I have to attach an explanation...I have a very good paper trail that shows I have recieved this including child support...

Thanks to all that reply
Tammy


Tammy,

Your son must be at least 18 years old to include his income as household member. You need to include your son also in the household.

You can show all other income in I-864, sum (part-time income, child support, just your SS disability income) it up for an year and enter in Part6, Item# 23.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/CR1 visa-Where to check current processing date?

I filed in April 2010 for my husband, received NOA1 and interested to know which date is currently being processing inorder to receive NOA2.

When i searched, i could only find 5 months processing time, for 1-130 petition for IR1/CR1 visa petition but not the exact date of current processing.

Can someone please let me know the link, if they are aware of.

Appreciate it.

Thanks,
Tanvee


Tanvee, There is no such link to check. Your best bet is to track March/April filers' thread.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcess after I-130 is Approved?
Do you still want to go to India, hotzone? :star:

You might delay little from your side in NVC process :devil:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcess after I-130 is Approved?

So what is the process after my I-130 is approved. I just found out by phone that it was Approved. No hard copy of NOA2 yet and USCIS status site still says "Initial review". So few questions comes to mind :

1. How long after approval will I get my NOA 2 or the status iste will be updated
2. How long after NOA2 will I hear from NVC, are they going to send me separate mail?

Thanks,
Gagan


Gagan, Congrats again :dance: :dance: :dance:

1. You should have NOA2 in 1 to 2 weeks.
2. Same 1 to 2 weeks - Contact NVC daily about the status

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

I call NVC and got the case number. I send an email to NVC with my wife and I email and othere contact information. It been 5 days now and nothing.
What can do to speed up the process

I-130 approved - 11August2010

NVC case number- 20August2010


Now call them and try to get IIN (Invoice Identification Number) and try to see any invoices are generated here: https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDazed and Confused
I second that.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 20:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures19 days should i be worried?

Hello it has been 19 days since my I-130 arived in chicago lock box but still no noa i keep watch for the check to be cashed im starting to get worried now cause i see others who sent after me have already got their noa has any one waited longer than 19 days if so i like to know maybe this will lesson my worries. I can't understand how someone sends after me and gets theirs before me. :(


I waited 21 days. Wait one more week, you should be all set.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved IR-1
I second Inky. Bring all the documentation of that medical reason with all the requested documents to the Consulate.

Probably, you 'may' need to pay new IV fee. Check with the Consulate.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWelcome Letter & Green Card

Hi All,

Me, my wife and daughter arrived Dulles Airport on July 28th 2010. Since this time my 7 year old daughter received a welcome letter dated 8-13-2010 and she received her Green card yesterday. As for my immigrating wife she has received not even a welcome letter even though they both processed in together! Does anyone have a number I can call and talk to a real person to see why my wife has not received a welcome letter?

thanks


You don't have to worry about it. Normally it can take around 4 weeks. You can check the status here https://egov.uscis.g...is/Dashboard.do by entering your Case#.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Question

I got the birth certificate last month after completing necessary requirements of its registration in Gram Panchayat(village authority) as my Birth certificate was not registered at the time of birth. Is that okay too?


In India, late registration is possible and I did the same in 2000. No issues :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Question
Bobby, it has been a month since you send IV and AOS. What's happening with NVC?

Oh, AOS was sent on 8/10. Sorry!

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 26 August 2010 - 09:19 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate Question
It is just wordings that "this record has been extracted from the birth registrar's records" - something like that.

Bobby, Don't worry too much :star: If it is issued from the birth registrar's office with all the required information, it is good.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just received call from my hubby-HE GOT VISAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S OVER!!!! WE'LL BE TOGETHER IN NO TIME!!!!
IT'S OUR BEST ANNIVERSARY GIFT-today is our first anniversary!!!! Thank you Lord! :)
It was 2 hours thing,10 min interview and they all wished us happy anniversary!! I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW HAPPY WE ARE..I JUST NEEDED TO SHARE!!!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!


Congratulations!!!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-26 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of bonafide marriage

On a lighter note, my son is an exact copy of his father so hopefully that will also be some level of evidence for them :P


I liked your above lighter note :star:
There are 7 persons in the world identical to you :lol:
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-27 13:25:00