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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE red. August 14

Hi All,
I rec. an RFE for more original documents. I sent the originals to USCIS when I applied for a K-3. Since the I 130 got approved first, they dropped the K3 and kept the originals. I'm going to have new original copies back to the NVC next week. I'm wondering if they still have my case on the top of the pile or do I have to start the wait time again?
I've submitted everything and am just waiting for NVC approval. I really want an interview date. Does anyone know what I can expect.
Thanks for any encouragement, this is painful.


If you have submitted another set of originals to NVC, it is fine. NVC needs ORIGINALS + 1 set photocopy of all.

You can also request your originals back from USCIS, just call them to send them back to you.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome ¨mistakes¨on translated documents
USCIS translation requirement doesn't say who will translate it, but it says the translator must be competent to do it.

But OP's concern is correcting the wrong date of birth and marriage date. It has to be corrected by the issuing authority.

Loto

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Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 17:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome ¨mistakes¨on translated documents

We are getting ready to send in our I 130 and have noticed on her birth certificate that her mothers age at the time of my wifes birth is incorrect. And the day of our marriage is May 21 when it was really the 24th. Being that the documents are stamped by an official translator, will this have a negative impact on us?


Why don't you correct it and send the forms with the corrected values?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOverlooked Question
Where there's a "WILL", there's a "WAY"!

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 22 August 2010 - 11:49 AM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-22 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOverlooked Question

By the way, today is our one year anniversary..We made it a year through all this and it sure hasn't been easy but definately worth it!


Hey, congratulations!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-20 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOverlooked Question
IT job market is picking up (you know it, right?) from this year onwards, rates are not caught up as in 2006/2007 levels generally. But in some areas, it is still lucrative. If you are near RTP in NC, there are big shot companies in that area.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-20 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOverlooked Question
Conquer him with love!

Nice story, thanks for sharing it! I wish both of you good luck in your reunion and marital relationship!

Is it something like adapting difficulty to a different cultured place?

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-20 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 and NVC process

ok cool...thanks for info Loto. im the petitioner. i went ahead and typed in all the information that i can type in on the DS-230 and got a couple of copies printed out. i just need to send them to my wife in the Philippines so she can look it over and add any other information that i missed. i also indicated on there that i helped completed the form by typing in the information (like it typed because it looks much more cleaner). will that create a problem?


It will NOT create any problem at all. This is what I also do :star: Mostly (not all) the beneficiaries are not really aware of USCIS and U.S visa procedures and chances are there to enter wrong information. Be safe always! Yes, we have to enter our name and details where it is asking "Anybody assisted to complete this form?"

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 and NVC process

darnell, i am not sure if you are agreeing with me or not, but maybe i was not clear, I agree with you, there is no need for any original documents at until the interview stage, which is why the beneficiary should keep all original documents.


Gnasher,

If your beneficiary would like to keep the Original documents, you can send all CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of ORIGINALS + 1 set photocopy to NVC.

Some people prefer to keep originals, just because of the fear if they are lost in the mail.

I would send my wife's originals to NVC and I have done in the past. Nothing was lost. However, we had kept complete set of photocopies for our records.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 and NVC process

hey Loto,

im starting to get all the forms (ds-3032, ds-230, I-864) completed and to send to my wife. do you recommend that i print out multiple copies of them to send to her so she'll have original sets to keep for her records?


TravellingNomad, Who's petitioner?

Petitioner will entirely complete and sign I-864. Beneficiary will fill DS-3032 and DS-230.

To speed up communication with NVC, petitioner in the U.S may be "Choice of Agent" assigned by the beneficiary. Then beneficiary can complete above 2 DS forms and mail to the petitioner along with beneficiary's all required original documents. Petitioner will forward them to NVC and beneficiary can collect all those after the interview.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 and NVC process

um are you sure his wife sends him the original documents loto?, surely she will need this for her interview, and that link you sent, is what you need to be prepared for the interview, so really she needs to keep all the originals. I am pretty sure she won't need to send her police cert to her husband either.

All he would need our photocopies of the originals, or certified copies.

someone please correct or share there thoughts.

I could be wrong, but i thought the next stage is the usc preparing his tax returns etc, to show he can support her, and he only sends that when they write to him, he will need to pay some fees before sending this. once there satisfied he can sponsor her, then all the information will be sent to the embassy of his wifes home country, where she will attend an interview with the original documents to support her application.

Again someone please correct me if i am wrong.


Rumba, Gnasher has explained about COA. Thanks Gnasher!

Gnasher, NVC will accept ORIGINAL + 1 set photocopy of all the documents from the beneficiary. The other option is TRUE CERTIFIED COPY OF ORIGINAL + 1 set photocopy of the beneficiary's documents. Originals are preferred by NVC. NVC will forward all these documents to the Consulate. In either case, all the documents will be returned after the Consulate interview.

The above documents include PCC as well.

One other thing is, get a complete set photocopy of what you sent to NVC for your records, which can be forwarded to the beneficiary, just in case.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 07:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 and NVC process

Hi Guys,


I've sent i-130 recently. I know it's to early for this question, but I want to
be prepared for the future. When should I ask my wife to send me original documents
for NVC stage? I'm so confused with all these procedures :unsure: I read the link about NVC,
but still a little puzzled.

Also, does police certificate should be from different locations where she was living before?
The one we got just says "Her name" "Does not have any criminal records in her country" It was
issued by the ministry of internal affairs of her country and notarized.


Thanks a lot!!


Your wife elect you as "Choice of Agent" in DS-3032 when you enter in NVC. Normally, everybody does this to speed up the communication. Then, your wife can send all her originals to you.

Here are the list of documents including PCC: http://travel.state..../info_3741.html

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-24 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?
Congratulations! And now you are all set :star:

We received the plastic card in 3 to 4 weeks time after POE.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-25 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?

Never mind folks. I found it



What's your way? Curious!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?

Received wife's welcome letter today. No Social Security Card yet . Please someone let me know the USCIS link from where I can check the status of GREEN CARD production using A #

Many Thanks


Try this with Receipt#, but I am not sure if it displays properly.

https://egov.uscis.g...is/Dashboard.do

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-23 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?

What's it like being with your wife for two weeks straight, knowing you won't have to part with her for extensive period of time after another two weeks? It must feel nice.

Most people allow for a month until the welcome letter. USCIS is extremely busy. By the same token, I think State Department is also busy. I'm not sure which one sends out the welcome letter. But good luck, bruv.


USCIS sends the GC and welcome letter.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?

2 weeks passed since wife's POE but no Welcome Letter or SS yet :( Any idea how long does it usually take to receive welcome letter for new immigrants?

Many Thanks


2 to 4 weeks. For SSN, you can visit the nearest SSA office to apply one by filling SS-5. You can wait for plastic GC for SSN.

Don't forget to fill out I-865 by the petitioner and AR-11 by the beneficiary, for any change of address till the beneficiary naturalizes or abandon the GC.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 16 August 2010 - 03:27 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 15:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of marriage

Hello everyone

1) Pictures - how many do you think are enough?
2) Regarding joint finances: when he was living in my country his name was on the credit card statement. Is that enough?
3) We lived together here and the address where we lived together is also on the credit card statement.
4) I have a print-out from the national registry here that he was living at this address - but it's just a print-out from the internet. Should I include that?
5) Is this part just a matter of "the more the better"? Or should I keep things moderate?

All the best to everyone - this immigration stuff is no cakewalk :|
Aurora



Keep in mind that it may very well depend on the country of origin of the beneficiary. Some filers are fine with a minimum amount of evidence, saving additional proof for the interview stage, others do better front-loading their application.

Have a read through this recent thread, some excellent points made here. Evidence package

Also if you complete your profile information you may receive more "country-specific" information and :time:

Good luck!

Edited by OBX, 20 August 2010 - 08:05 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-20 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFew Questions....Early Research

I meant a long RFE after filing the I-130 can't remember what thread it was in. What I basically meant to ask was regarding photos at a civil wedding and my family not being there but his being there if it is ok. Sorry if I was confusing.


IMO that situation is not unusual at all. Many filers have a simple wedding with few people in attendance. We were in fact married by a local magistrate and had only 4 other people with us.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-21 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in Hand !!
Congratulations! :dance:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-20 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...

Thank you, canadian_wife! :)
I hope we have a fast NVC journey like you guyz! :innocent::) Did you follow the LingChe or James's tips???



Congratulations on your approval. :dance:

canadian_wife and I travelled trhought NVC at almost the same time. Both guides were helpful but the biggest help is joining a NVC thread of fellow filers so you can support each other through the NVC journey.
Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-17 11:32:00
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.



I interpreted that to mean they would indicate in the I-130 instructions that the originals were required, but I do see your point. It makes your head spin trying to interpret what USIC really wants. :)
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-19 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question
I-130 instructions state:

[Copies.
If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.


We did send the originals of our affidavits, however, and never did receive them back. Luckily we did not need them at any other stage in the process.

Good luck!

Edited by OBX, 19 August 2010 - 10:17 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-19 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Process Questions
Read the guide in the link canadian_wife provided and this may help as well. Good luck!

NVC
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-23 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo more days!!!!

The day has come! Well almost...in just 2 days! It's been long two months since we were scheduled for an interview,it seemd like eternity,and now it's here.The big day!The scary day! The due day..as my hubby would say-the judgement day :)
I hope all goes right and that my hubby will be coming to my embrace soon! Did you guys feel nervous day before interview? Did you accompany your 'interviewing half'? Did they jump out of happiness once it was approved and over...It's agony...it is real agony and I hope it will end in 2 days!!!



Yes I was very nervous before our interview! My husband was able to accompany me and there were a few tears shed once it was all over. It's a great felling once you finally reach the end of the process. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-23 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?
Great news, congratulations!

BTW I received my green card about two weeks after I received the "card production" email.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-25 19:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is in USA what's next?
I agree with canadian_wife! You can wait for your SSN but the DS-2230 "check box method" is reliably unreliable! :lol:

Take your wife's passport, birth certificate and filled in application ( SSN Application ) to the local office 3 weeks after POE if her card has not arrived.

Within a few weeks of her POE she should receive a Welcome Letter which will have a receipt number that can be used on the USCIS site to follow the status of her green card production.

Good luck!

Edited by OBX, 05 August 2010 - 04:06 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-05 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...
Ahh makes sense. Congrats. Really Happy for you guys. many of us are anxious.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-17 09:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130/I-129F APPROVED...
What was your Criteria which you expedited on?
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-17 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage???

In all honesty, the only piece of evidence you need for a CR1 visa will be your marriage certificate. If you want to make your case stronger send a couple of pictures and a couple of affidavits from people who know you both and who can say that you have a bona fide marriage. I only sent a copy of our marriage certificate and two affidavits, one from my mom and one from my sister. And no, they don't have to be notarized nor apostislled. I left all other evidence for the interview.

Diana


I agree with Diana.

When I sent it in the past, I just included the copy of our original marriage certificate and 2 notarized affidavits from my parents who attended the marriage ceremony.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 13 August 2010 - 01:51 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

sent an email to the lockboxsupport@dhs.com


Rumba and me resolved this issue. This is now an old thread.

BTW, thanks for your feedback.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

yes, this is the Loxbox email if you have a concern regarding rejection notice or what not.


Thank you! I sent an email to this id just now regarding an address concern of mine.

Thanks
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-06 15:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

lockboxsupport@dhs.gov


Is this Chicago lock box email id?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-06 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

Wait a second.. I put question 20 as N/A because Spanish uses Roman letters.. Could it be they wanted me to write the address anyways? The example form had it listed as N/A for her husband.

I left 22 blank... As she is not in the USA

Just put her name for question 17...

19 is see attached...

Q. 15 see attached.. Not on my see attached sheet... This is it huh! Aw damnit!


RumbaBumba, you have so many flaws in your I-130 form. Once you correct all of them and re-send it, you should be fine.

As a general rule of thumb, avoid unnecessary attachments as many as possible and try to squeeze everything in the form itself even if there is little overflow!

Another rule of thumb, answer each and every question in all USCIS forms. If some are not applicable to you, N/A, NONE, UNKNOWN etc. must be used based on the question. Also, though they may not explicitly say it, use all caps. One officer may be ok if one does not follow these guidelines, does not mean other officers would agree with it.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 04 August 2010 - 11:57 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

i am in the same boat, just received my rejection notice because of section C: address... the address is there. i don't know what to do.. the only thing i can think of is question 21. i marked N/A since i've only been going there on vacation and not actually live with her. maybe i shouldve put that instead of N/A. sigh. i honestly don't know what to do. so frustrating


What's your timeline?

Yes, you should never write N/A on Q# 21. You should have written the last address that you lived together, even if it is for couple of hours. Any married person will have an address where they married at least, right?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

On the I-130 Form, I wrote "See Attached." And I wrote the complete Address on the Attached form.

Oh yes, I have the entire packet in front of me as we speak. I am planning my next move so I can move into as what i see can be a VERY LONG Journey!


Your attached sheet format looks great, nothing wrong in it. But usuaully, attachment sheet is used for multi-line items that do not have the space in the main form.

So, I would recommend to create a new I-130 form, fill everything as you did. On the address part, using a black ink (in Capital), write by hand all the details. Even if it overflows, it is ok. My G-325A had overflows like this and had no issues.

Hope this helps you. Since there is no other issues, you can include the entire set back to USCIS. Also, take a second set of photocopies of the documents requested and include with it. The same photos and the check would be ok, as long as they have not yet crossed anything on it.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Advise: NoA Rejection Response

Please Advise on Response to I-130 due to failure to fill out application Part C address.


Rumba,

This is not the good news and I can understand your feelings, sorry to hear this!

Did you attach the complete address on a separate paper and didn't write anything on I-130 form? I mean left this field blank? Please let me know, then I will understand more clearly.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorried!!

3 months plus??? Geezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Wow, I did not know that, I thought all did NVC like we all did . I think I flew thru NVC on my broom stick in 19 days.
I wish all the very best of luck in this process.


Yeah, I remember our olden days in Apr/May 2008. We started this online NVC process, after their introduction. 19 days of yours is SUPER DUPER fast!!! I took less than a month.

Here is the guide created: http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorried!!

Loto is so right!!! Act via email with NVC to cut down on wasted time, YOUR TIME, NVC and the other agencies have no preception of time, especially YOUR time.

Morning Loto!!! :)


Good morning Beth!

Some people here still follow the regular and paper correspondence. They would complete NVC process in 3+ months then, rather than just 1 month.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorried!!

Arrrrrrrrr Just my point!! I have been waiting because of what I read online about authorisaion from the NVC first!! I'm fuming now because we have everything ready!!


NVC's snail mail will arrive in couple of months time :-)

Act everything online and by email as much as possible to avoid NVC delay.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:45:00