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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...

Thank you! :) Im still trying to put all the info about NVC processing in order - it's a big mess! :D But if they don't move fast - Imma be sending them ninjas!!! :diablo: :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r: Hahahahaha!


Milena,

Did you get IIN from NVC?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-21 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...

i also got an approval NOA2 on august 12, 2010. and its going to be transfered to NVC. my question now is, whats next steps im going to take?


Congrats abdulaziz!

Follow Ling Che shortcut or this shortcut http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

There are many guides in VJ to follow NVC process.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...

Loto, thank you again and I think I'll really take advantage of that drink tonight! :P :whistle:


Milena, it is your Dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (F)

Big hurdle is over. NVC and Interview are piece of cake :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...
A very hearty CONGRATULATIONS, Milena :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

You are done your business with USCIS and I am so happy for you to hear this excellent news!!!

Good luck to your NVC process and upcoming interview!!!

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhone Numbers on I-130

It is very rare for USCIS to call. I would give them his cell number and give them your phone number.


That's correct.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

Thank you Loto! We have not got our date yet, but we do hope and pray for it!:innocent:
Thank you for your support!:thumbs: :yes: :lol: Your immigration jokes were really the best ones!


:star:
Alan-and-Ira, you will hear interview date within couple of weeks! Start packing and ready for another honeymoon :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

Thanks for that Loto. I'm taking it all in. You are right that it seems that every case is unique...makes sense because a handful of people will be deciding your future. Everybody get's a different roll of the dice. I guess I'll sleep on in. I plan to send this package out, come rain or shine, next week. It's all just a roll of the dice though. If you win, then you did it right and if you lose, you did it wrong. That's pretty much how this process feels. Besides the obvious mistakes, there is just no way to know until you get the results.


Magdasal,

Good luck to your immigration journey!

USCIS has never asked wedding pics, photos of our gathering etc. and I have never sent them. But, I have seen for others, those are requested. So, it is case by case, based on how the the immigration officer is convinced in one's case.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-19 19:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

Hi Loto,

So are you saying that USCIS will keep some of the documents and NOT forward them to NVC?? If they don't forward them, then wouldn't the package be incomplete?? :huh: :blink:



Aya820,

Original Submission
Page# 2 of I-130 instructions says "Copies.
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-19 19:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

We included the notarised copies of the affidavits with the English translations (originals we are going to bring to the interview!). For organizing the package we used the plastic folder where we put all our evedence in sections to separated plastic files (like this: Link). The total weight of the package was about 6 lbs! And we made it well through both the USCIS and NVC. :-) The best of wishes!


Alan-and-Ira, Good luck to your upcoming interview! You are almost done :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-19 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

Thanks Loto...I just dread the RFE. It's a heavy price to pay (up to 2 months). What do you think of my idea about sending originals plus a copy of each affidavit? They should "theoretically" submit the entire package to NVC, minus what they need for their own records. I'm just thinking that if I meet their filing requirements by sends a copy along as well, those affidavits might just make it all the way to the consular interview.


Magdasal,

Everybody's case is unique. We sent only the copies of everything including Affidavits from third parties while submitting I-130. We didn't have any RFE. However, at NVC stage, we provided all the originals (except beneficiary's passport) and got everything back after the Consulate interview. NVC will forward ALL originals to the Consulate. But I don't think USCIS will forward originals to NVC after I-130 approval. In their instructions, it says USCIS may keep the originals in their record, if you send the originals. It will be pain to contact them to collect the originals back. But, I think there is an option to request the originals back if you contact them.

Again, copies are enough. But if you have more than one originals of the same event (eg: marriage), you may send one of them.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-19 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

That bolded part basically sounds like an RFE. If they decide they need the originals, they will send you an RFE to request them. But an RFE is up to an 8 week penalty in processing. More reason to send the originals and keep copies, I think. But, now that I think about it...if I send originals and one copy each, maybe they'll keep the copies for their files and send the originals along. Either way, I've got copies, both alone and as part of the total package copies I'll be making.


What OBX told is correct. You will need originals in NVC stage. So, if you have multiple originals of the same, it is ok.

Otherwise, IMO I wouldn't recommend to send the originals to the USCIS unless they requested. USCIS may not send back the originals, IMO.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-19 18:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo i have to make an Appointment to visit VFS?

Hello. Do i have to make an appointment to visit VFS office in India to submit my medical report?


No appointment with VFS. Just walk-in.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood assembling tips of your USCIS forms!
USCIS will be happy if you follow the below steps of assembling your package.

I think many follow this, but if you are unaware of, please do it.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 15:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAhh! email and chats!

I submitted pictures of our wedding, before the wedding and during.
Sworn affidavit from my father who traveled with me to attend my wedding.
Marriage certificate - in English

Emails in russian
Skype chats in russian
gmail chat history in russian

Copy of Signed wedding congratulation card signed by my colleagues from work :blink: . There are
many pages and I couldn't translate, way to many for me. You think it's not enough?

Thanks guys!


Don't worry. Those may be sufficient.

Primary Evidence - Marriage Certificate
Secondary Evidence - Affidavit, photos, chats, wedding card (enough)

Did you translate the affidavit into English?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAhh! email and chats!
Useful link to translate your language to English:

http://translate.google.com/#

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIssue with surname in Indian Passport

Dear Loto,

But she is in US. Is it ok if notarized from US?? Thanks in advance..


Of course BBNN.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIssue with surname in Indian Passport
Yes, it has to be on the stamp paper and be notarized by any lawyers in India.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresself employed on AOS

I am filling out the Affidavit of support and I am self employed do they want the gross amount before deductions or the net amount after deductions on the form. I am a little confused I have read the instructions and it says gross wages on one and net wages on another one?


It is the total personal income. That means your income after all your business schedules such as 'C', 'K' etc. If you are "aggressive" in business deductions, your personal income will be less and will be an issue for AOS.

This will be of your interest: http://www.visajourn...-self-employed/

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Interview
That's correct. Normally 6 months will be the immigrant visa stamped.

Good luck to the upcoming interview!

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-21 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Interview

Thanks LOTO & others for the help.

I have a subsequest question. Since I submitted ALL the papers, the list does not have any document which has an "A" (A = Applicant must acquire this document and present it at the time of the interview.) in front of it.

But still I'm kind of worried about the Custody Paper of my Step Daughter. Although, I have submitted custody document (Stamp Paper Affidavit) which is not a court order though. This letter suggest that the custody paper is accepeted since it has: CUSTODY PAPERS=O & (O=The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements".)

Is a document acceptance by the NVC is final & sufficient? or is the actual Consulate is expected/allowed to ask for additional documents like in this case, a "CUSTODY COURT ORDER" ?

Thanks & Best Regards


Normally, the documents submitted to NVC will be sufficient to the Consulate. But, Consulate might ask additional evidences, if they want. So, be prepared for it.

If you have court order of your wife's divorce decree and divorce agreement, it should explain who has the custody of the child. If your wife has child custody, there is no problem.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-21 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Interview
Yes, this is the interview letter.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-21 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate Interview

Hi all,

My wife & daughter have been awaiting an interview for the Islamabad consulate in Pakistan fpr the immigrant visa. I just received emails from NVC about their interview date & the list of which documents are reecived & accepted. I am a little confused as far as if my wife & daughter should go ahead & proceed with the doctors appointment for the medical or should they wait until a letter is received from the Islamabad consulate about it? I don't know if Islamabad consulate would always send such letter or if the NVC has already send us the letter is sufficient?

Thanks & Best Regards,


NVC interview confirmation letter would be suffice, generally. Beneficiary's original passport size photos, interview letter, passports, prior vaccination records would be handy. Please check with one of the panel physicians over there.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-21 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused need help please

Nice to see you back Loto x :thumbs:


Yes Angelheart1962, I can't leave my friends :-)
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 07:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused need help please

Thanks for your help guys!

Do you know how long approximately it takes to receive i-130 petition?


I really don't know your timeline.

Here is general ball park, unless there is RFE and/or complications:
1) 2 to 3 weeks to get NOA1 (receipt notice) after I-130 submission
2) 4 to 6 months to get NOA2 (approval notice) from the filing

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused need help please
That's correct.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Employment History last 5 Years

Hi

I am in process of filing I-130 petition for my wife, in form G325-A it asked for employment history, she never worked in US but she did work in Canada for few per diem odd jobs through staffing agency from Jan 2007 to Jan 2010, again she may not worked total more than 6 moths in those six years. And she doesn't even remember the timeline of per diem jobs.

So my question is What should we mention in occupation abroad ? or Should we even mention it ?

Any help from guys with similar experience would be much appreciated.

Thanks


Fill out whatever information you have.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 17:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Pay Stubs: Lawyer Advice

Ok thanks.

Then on the flipside of things - what is the reason why the VJ site recommends sending 6 months of Pay Stubs and the Employment letter (both).


Some people will have hard time with their IRS tax transcripts to overcome the poverty lines. VJ recommends 6 months paystubs and employment letter for those, as a general guideline.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Pay Stubs: Lawyer Advice

Out of curiosity I have noticed that many lawyers recommend sending only the most recent paystubs with the Affidavit of Support package. In general I have noticed that they usually recommend using the last 3 paystubs - and then taking another 3 recent paystub set for the interview.

Here on this site however VJ generally recommends using about 6 months of pay stub history.

I just wanted to understand the reason why lawyers would recommend using only 3 paystubs for the Affidavit of Support ?


From Adjudicator’s Field Manual (http://www.uscis.gov...ppafm062706.pdf), the quote is below:

(2) Job Letters and Proof of Income. Pay stub(s) showing income for the most recent 6 months and letters from all current employers are no longer required as initial evidence. The applicant, however, may submit either or both of these items (1) in response to a request for additional evidence (RFE), or (2) with a Form I-864 if the applicant believes doing so would help establish that the sponsor meets the governing income/assets threshold. If submitted, letters from current employers should show dates of employment, the nature of the job, wages or salary earned, number of hours/weeks worked, and prospects for future employment and advancement. It should be sufficient for the employer to say that the employment is of indefinite duration or words of similar effect. Promises of future employment are not required.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed help with 1-864

1. Yes.
2. Yes - as long as they meet the requirements.
3. 864
4. 864A


Very correct. Thanks Bobby+Umit!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130

hello,

does anyone knows how long does it take for I-130 to be apporved.

I'm Us citizen. im in california. I filled my spouse's case on april 19. our case going to in new delhi. can you please tell me how long does it take to get approval letter. it's been four months n i havent heard anything from immigration office..
thanks


It is on an average 4 to 6 months unless no RFE or complex case. You may start calling your Senator now and calling USCIS after 5 months.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo more days!!!!
Good luck to the upcoming interview!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 or I-485
Good luck missads! You should hear something soon within a month :star:

I know this "ugly wait" is real frustrating one :devil:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 or I-485

Hi Loto,

If you don't mind, please look at the VJ timelines, and tell us when was the last time the I-129F was approved before the I-130...

This is more a hypothetical gotcha than anything else... and the no application fee doesn't help either

Thx


missads,

As per NVC guidelines, they will close if both I-129F and I-130 are approved together, and I-129F will be administratively closed. The reason was earlier, the people used to call them to close K-3 path when both are approved together. I was one of them in the past to call them many times to close my previous K-3. In the current trend, most (almost 99%) I-129F and I-130 are approved together. However, there are "very few" exceptions where I-129F is approved way before I-130 approval. For them, NVC will continue the K-3 path and they won't close K-3 path. That was my point.

hey missads, is there any documentation where it says I-129F filing will slow down I-130 path? I am interested to see it. You are almost near to your I-130 approval, missads. And I wish you good luck!

Having said this, I have NOT yet filed I-129F because I don't want to go ahead with K-3 path. It is really pain to adjust the status, paying extra money for it. Now-a-days, I-130 is not at all bad.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 or I-485

couple things....
each case is different... some K-3's are being processed.
the timelines you provide are only VJ members, which is a small sampling of what is actually out there.

As for your 'bitter experience", you truly dont KNOW that you would have been processed any faster/slower without the I-129F. To compare your case with another who filed at same time, unless they have EXACT petition as you (i.e. same state/country/sex/jobs/ages/background and so on) is just not possible. It can give you a 'guideline' of "what to expect and when", but like I said, each case is different. Even different people handling the exact same petitions inside USCIS may not handle them the same.

Dont mean to ruffle feathers but felt i should speak because it's one thing to tell people the K-3 'may be' closed at NVC but quite another to tell them as 'fact' that it is a slower route to go.


I agree with nab. Mostly, both I-129F and I-130 will be approved at the same time and I-129F will be closed. However, there are cases where I-129F can be approved first. Then NVC will continue K-3 visa, based on I-129F.

Also, it is worth to note that there is NO FEE to process I-129F other than some photocopying and mailing charges.

Please review below from NVC website.

Loto

http://travel.state....types_2993.html

Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both petitions have been approved by USCIS and sent to the NVC or when USCIS approves the I-130 before the I-129F, the availability of, as well as the need for, a nonimmigrant K-3 visa ends. If the NVC receives both an approved I-130 petition and an approved I-129F petition

The nonimmigrant K-3 visa case will be administratively closed. The application process explained below will not be available to the foreign-citizen spouse and cannot be used. The NVC will contact the U.S. citizen sponsor and foreign-citizen spouse, with instructions for processing the IR-1 (or CR-1) immigrant visa. For more information on the immigrant visa process, review the Immigrant Visa for a Spouse webpage.

If the NVC receives the approved I-129F petition before it receives the I-130 petition, the NVC will process the I-129F petition.

Edited by LotOfPatience, 22 August 2010 - 07:24 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 or I-485

Please ditch the I-485, it's only for ppl inside the USA (or K-1/K-3 visa holders) and it adds an inordinate amount of time to the visa journey.


Darnell, good one :star:

Other non-immigrant categories with "dual intent" other than K1/K3 are H1/H4, L1 etc., but those are employment based categories.

As most employment based non-immigrants did, I came here in H1B visa, filed my green card (Labor Certification, I-140, I-485/I-765/I-131). That's a long old story :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC+Firing our attorney

I guess I worry that they would cancel the IV Bill which has already been sent out. And if they cancel that (due to missing DS3032) they would have to resent the AOS bill, since that was one email...It has already been 1 month since our NOA2, I do not want to lose even more time :(


Your best bet is to talk to a live NVC operator.

Did you already pay AOS bill?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC+Firing our attorney

Thanks again..
But isn't the DS3032 created before the IV Bill?


Yes, that's correct.

But I-864 is an independent track. It does not have any DS-3032 connection.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC+Firing our attorney

Hi Loto, thanks for the answer.
What about the DS3032?


When you talk to live NVC operator, they will advise. Most probably, you need to re-file DS-3032.

Loto

This link may be useful to you: http://www.visajourn...oner-nvc-stage/

Edited by LotOfPatience, 23 August 2010 - 06:14 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC+Firing our attorney

EDIT: Could we fire our attorny tomorrow, get the bills this week, pay for them and then let the NVC know we are not using an attorney anymore so we are not going to have to start all over?


You don't have to start all over again in NVC. If you want to remove attorney, call NVC live operator and remove him/her. It is that simple!

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 23 August 2010 - 06:08 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Shortcuts

So my barcode sheet will be "posted on my NVC-online account", the one I use to pay bills?
How much is the AOS and how much the IV Bill?


AOS Review fee - $88
IV Fee - $404

After getting IIN, your both invoices will be generated. Pay it online. In couple of days, it will become 'PAID'. Then you can print out the barcode.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-24 10:28:00