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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorried!!

Hi all!!

So I have sent my DS 3032. Paid the IV bill. Paid the AOS bill. But still no instruction packet from the NVC?!
Its been over 8 weeks since I paid the bills.

Matt


If you have paid online, why don't you print out barcode sheet and send the IV and AOS package to NVC?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow soon do I receive a request to file AOS?

Hello,
Could you please clarify,why i am not qualified to file for K-3 visa?
Is there some kind of official link,stating that K-3 Visa has been closed or discontinued?
I had consulted a lawyer ,who has suggested me to file for K-3 Visa
Thank you


Now K3 and IR1/CR1 takes more or less same time. Since you have sent I-130 petition, it is IR1/CR1 now.

Wait for I-130 approval (around 4 to 6 months), then your case will be forwarded to NVC. By the time, you need to file AOS and IV packages with them.

Also, read guides in VJ to be familiar with the process.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is wrong at USCIS

I thought if the child is born with one USC parent he is an automatic US citizen as long as his birth was reported to the US embassy. Adet, maybe you can check about this information that way you don't have to worry about the I-130 for your child.


That's correct, if the USC have lived in the U.S for at least 5 years before the child birth.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFraud Indicators

How big of an age difference is considered suspicious?


There is no established standard, but 20+ years would focus an attention.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Information Missing??
Beth (Amr's Queen), you are correct.

Petitioner's children need not be listed there. It is beneficiary's children.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 14:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Information Missing??

C. Information about your alien relative (continued)
17. List husband/wife and all children of your relative.

In reading the various posts, on how people filled out the Form I-130, and what items are missing or what should have been answered; and comparing to my form, I realized on the above question, I (USC citizen)answered with my name but left off my children, which would be my husband's (beneficiary) stepchildren. :bonk: :angry: :blush:

My question is...should I worry about this, try to fix it (if possible), will this cause a RFE once I have to fill out the I-864? Any suggestions?

Thanks everyone.


Technically, your husband's (beneficiary's) child(ren) has/have to be listed there. If no RFE, it is good. You can talk to USCIS live person and discuss it.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 visa applied, waiting on NOA2, need information

Appreciate both of your responses and sure is informational. I want to be with my husband only for couple of months, by changing my current (USA) address to India, but as per your responses, might plan on waiting till NVC process completes.

Appreciate once again in providing the information.

Thanks,
Tanvee


As soon as your I-130 is approved, follow Ling Che shortcut or the guide I created (http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US) to speed up your NVC process. Also, gather all the required NVC documents right now, such as PCC, beneficiary's originals, completed and signed forms etc.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 20:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 visa applied, waiting on NOA2, need information

Hello All,

I have applied CR1 visa for my husband in April 2010, received NOA1, waiting on NOA2. I am currently in USA, my husband is in India and planning on staying with my husband in India.

Can someone please let me know if I plan on staying with my spouse, will it affect or delay in visa processing?
Can I change the address of Visa process to India?
What is the form that I need to fill out for the change of address?

Can someone please suggest, if it is possible.

Any additional information is helpful.

Thanks,
Tanvee


If you don't abandon your U.S address and if it doesn't affect your AOS in NVC process, yes.

Do you have anybody in the U.S to get your approval notice and to proceed all NVC papers? Is your trip for a short term?

What I feel is you are due for your I-130 approval. If you carefully follow through NVC, it is damn fast as well. So, when your NVC steps are done, you can visit your husband and come back together.

But it is up to you.

Loto

Beth, you answered first, Good :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich address should I use on my I-130

I am the petitioner.

Question 17 says Information about the alien relative (continued). The way the answer is on my I130 form it says the name of the beneficiary.

This form was filled out by my lawyer (sigh) and now that I read it again I think you are correct. This must be a mistake on the form when I filled it out.

I don't know if this will create much of a problem or not, but the person applying for the visa is my beneficiary so hopefully the DS-230 form will make that clear.


Now you know these lawyers' are smarter than us :-)

Hopefully, you should be fine!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich address should I use on my I-130

Ok I checked my I-130 petition and for question 17 I listed my wife and her name and details again.

Sorry for checking in on this late, hope it helps some.


Bobby, are you the petitioner or the beneficiary?

If you are the petitioner, Q17 would be your name and details. "It is the husband/wife and children of the beneficiary".

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMAY & JUNE 2010 FILERS - UPDATED YOUR CASE HERE

Thanks Skynaut...but I believe there are already threads for May and one for June (I'm in this one), and in my opinion it's best to keep the different filings separate (for CR-1/IR-1 & K-1) since they are different and it might confuse people since different forms, etc. have to be filed for each.

Maybe someone more experienced can comment...If not, well I be posting updates here :whistle:


I saw there are sub-forums for May and Jun IR1/CR1 filers.

I asked moderators to merge the main and sub forums for July filers. Otherwise, there will be 2 separate set of groups for the same month.

Somebody in May and June can do the same.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion with change of address...

Well he's not sure about using his sisters address, some trust issues that came up.........but if he can't change it right now, I suppose everything will be okay. I think i'll call USICS on Monday and inquire.


First of all, your beneficiary won't get any correspondence from USCIS. NVC is the one that starts the correspondence to the beneficiary. So, when your case is approved in USCIS and transferred to NVC, you can contact NVC and update the address in their file.

Better talk to USCIS as well.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion with change of address...

Hey there! My husband and i filed our papers, I'm the petioner and my husband in Canada is the benificary. When we filed for the I-130 he used his sisters address because he knew he was moving shortly after. He is now at his new place and we want to change the address. I went to the USICS website logged in and went to the "change of address" link but all the info on that page seems to be for changing address for petioners. I did see something about the AR-11 but it asks about alien # but he dosen't have one...so im confused. ThankYou! :star:


AR-11 is used for change of address of the beneficiary after reaching the U.S, if I am not wrong.

During I-130 process, if the beneficiary changed the address, you don't have to notify the USCIS now. When you fill the form DS-230 as part of NVC, you can include the new address.

If the petitioner changes the address during I-130, call USCIS and notify it. (After your beneficiary reaches the U.S, petitioner has to file I-865 for any change of address until your AOS obligation is over. Beneficiary will keep on sending AR-11 until he/she becomes naturalized citizen)

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 09 August 2010 - 05:34 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresParents Name on Birth Certificate

No Loto, he is from Punjab.

What do you think of my new Avatar / Profile Photo ?


Cool avatar! You are finishing up your NVC, huh?

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresParents Name on Birth Certificate
Sounds like he is from Kerala?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 20:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresParents Name on Birth Certificate

The spelling of my wife's father on the Birth Certificate is Sudesh.

However, everywhere else (G325a, DS230, Passport, Marriage Certificate) - the name is spelled Sudhesh.

Is this something that could cause problems at the NVC? There were no RFEs for the I130 petition at the USCIS, but I am wondering if this is something NVC will ask about.


Nope.
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrustrated

181 days? Shouldn't it be 151 days?

Man! Don't scare me like that.


Indigo,

Less than 121 days means - good sleep and no anxiety...
Above 121 days means anxiety hormones pumps up with moderate sleep...
Above 151 days means bad words starts coming out with no sleep with moderate frustration...
Above 181 days means fear, anger, no sleep, complete frustration...

You can name the rest...

Just kidding :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswha is the benefit (if any) of my wife getting a new filipino passport in her married name?

It also adds to the evidence of a bona fide marriage.


True true ture, Pushbrk and Darnell!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUpdate of case by email

Hello

I was wondering how do we get updates of our case by email before we get the hard copy

Thanks


You can turn on "Email Alert" in your account under USCIS case status site. But I don't know each and every "pat" would trigger an email.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMDR Couple questions (India)

Are you sure that I put non for who on lines 14 or something is accompanying you back to the states? I should put none even tho I will Godwilling b there for the interview. Because I think line 14 is spouse. Let me know. So even tho rpo has mea don't worry bout getting mea on local pcc. Do I have everything right? I will post all the docs I'm sending
A wifes original bc
B my original bc
C our marriage certificate
D wifes rpo pcc
E wifes local pcc
F wifes biographic data page from the passport

Is that it? Our first marriage. So no divorce ppw. Anything else?
Thanks.


Accompanying here is "not applicable" to you. I had put NONE and had no issues. Even if you put your name, it doesn't matter.

Did you take the entire set copy of I-130, IV and AOS with you?

This link http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US has some more info.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMDR Couple questions (India)

How to get BC translated? If its in Hindi! Any idea..


Raj, yes, you need translation.

Here is the link: http://www.visajourn...nt/translations

You can do it from any translators.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMDR Couple questions (India)
Zeban,

Inline response in blue.

Loto

Loto,

Hyderabad doesnt process the IV visas only Non IV. My brother got his Visa from Hyderabad.

But my wifes is chennai. OK

Apparently effective august 16th you have to pay VFS a courier charge of 387rps because the chennai consulate will no longer send back Passports in hand with the applicants. That sucks. It sucks!

But aside from that, last question, the RPO has MEA on it, should i get it on the LOCAL pcc too? Need local PCC. and no attestation to the BC right? either of ours? Not needed if readable and original agencies.

Also loto

on DS 230 line 22 and 27 i cant fit her parents full address, should i just put see attached? I would recommend to write by hand and fit it.

29 would be none because we have no children right? NONE

31a would be myself because she will be coming back with me correct? No. You should put NONE

33 all of her education- i just put all the info since primary school with just the city of the school. Thats ok right? OK, but fill all the columns there.

35 i put never since shes never been That's correct - NEVER

43a i put no and yes to receiving a card, and 43b i put yes. Correct

Am i good?

or any corrections?


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMDR Couple questions (India)
Zeban, Don't Hydrabad process Immigrant interview? Or do you go to Chennai? Your case is still with he prefix MDR.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMDR Couple questions (India)

Hey guys,

I have a quick question, my original and my wifes original birth certificate is torn up and super fragile, i know we have to send those in, do we need to get those attested/ notarized etc?

How about the PCCs do we need to get those attested/stampled?

If not, im going to have my wife send this out tonight.

Thanks!
Furqan


Furqan,

Torn up is fine as long as it is readable. Both BC and PCC do not need attestation since they are from the proper agencies.

Hope you would get it back in the same shape after the interview :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1
Mrs.T, you are right.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 22:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

thanks for all your help


You can read all your options here: http://www.visajourn...content/compare

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

i think i need to make another appt with them as to find out what the best route would be there is a way of doing it so i dont cancel my app


Your best route is clearly outlined by Darnell.

However, it is your choice to read them if you know all those terms or consult with your attorney.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

They also told me if i leave the US they would consider me abandoning my I-130 thats why i need this travel permit


What you are talking about is K3 path. What you heard is correct.

Here you come as non-immigrant in K3 visa. Then adjust the status by I-485. Now you can't leave the U.S. Along with I-485 filing you need to file I-131 to travel back and forth. That's correct.

That's your another option.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 23:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

sorry i mean I-131


I think you are confused.

I-131 is the advanced parole or travel document that's filed as part of Adjustment of Status (I-485). This is nothing to do with your CR1 filing.

You read the above poster's links to familiar your situation and read the guides here.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

see thats what i have to find out this visitor visa you mention must be the declaration form i fill out when i travel into the US but how long does it last before it expires but I only have to be there until I get my k131 so I can travel back and forth so they dont think i abandoned my application


What do you mean by k131???

Read Darnell's post above to decide which one suits to you.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

If I'm already in the US do I still have to do the foreign consulate interview i'm assuming there in canada


CR1/IR1 is designed such a way that the foreign spouse to be in their country during the process and complete the interview at their country before reaching the U.S.

However, some people will use other visas such as visitor visa to come to the U.S for a temporary visit and they have to go back to the country before this temporary visa expires. If the foreign spouse overstays in the U.S, your permanent visa can be banned for the life time.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

So once I apply for the cr1 I can apply for a k131 so I can travel back and forth from canada to USA until my approval is this correct and the waiting time for the k131 is about 30 dats?


Nope.

CR1 is immigrant visa. K3 visa was created to bring the spouse faster. But now both CR1 and K3 takes same time.

People familiar with the travel between U.S and Canada will answer it. I think you need to use some visa waiver program to travel, but can't work in the U.S.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

If I apply for the CR1 I can start working right away once its accepted or do I have to wait until its approved..also have you feard of anyone thats been denied if they got married before they applied


I-130 is filed after your marriage.

99.9999999% your immigrant visa (Green Card) will be approved.

You can work only after getting Green Card.

The below is the fastest timeline.
1) File I-130 with USCIS and get approved (4 to 6 months)
2) Complete NVC process (1 to 2 months)
3) Consulate Interview (1 to 2 months)

So, you (beneficiary) are targetting to be in the U.S anytime between 6 to 9 months timeframe to start the work.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

now is the cr1 and i-130 the same thing and do you know which one has the automatic work permit with it


I-130 is the common petition for CR1 (Conditional Green Card for 2 years, if the marriage is less than 2 years) or IR1 (Unconditional Green Card for 10 years)

Green Card is the work permit.

Read the guide: http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 15 August 2010 - 10:21 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP getting married to a us citizen k3 or cr 1

Hi I think I need help to determine the right form to use..I'm getting married to a US citizen in Oct and a few years back I was engaged to get married so I went to see the USA immigration people and from what i was told there was that i had two options 1 I could do the fiance form but I wouldn't be allowed into the USA until it was approved which they said was a min 90 days or 2 I could get married while there apply for a K3 and have to stay there until it was approved or apply for a travel permit that would take 30 days to get but what i can see this is illegal and may cause problems if I left to get back into the USA then I read on another forum that they don't like you doing that but they won't deny your k3 because of it so is there anyone out there that has gone through this thanks


CR1

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-15 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 HELP!

Hi! I dont know guy if you are still accessing your VJ account, but I just want to know what happen to your case. I am in the same situation now, we did not receive NOA2 yet but we received paper works from NVC, we just sent the AOS packet. I hope you can share your case and what you did to get the NOA2 from USCIS?


Call NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 with your Receipt# and talk to a live operator. They will tell if your I-130 is approved or not.

NVC started communication is a good news for you!

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChild support and assets

If anyone here used Child Support and bank account and has succesfuly obtained an approval? I know what it entails, my question is has anyone gone thru it?

thanks all!!

Emily



Yes, you can show child support as your regular income. But the evidence is required.

Quote from I-864 instructions - "If your claimed income includes alimony, child support, dividend or interest income,or income from any other source, you may also include evidence of that income."

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast minute questions!!

After a few delays on some documents I needed I am finally ready to send all to NVC.

DS-230--- On question #32 I put N/A.. I did this because on form G-325 (I-130 packet) I put N/A for when they asked for employers name for the last 5 years. I want to be consistent in all the forms I am filling out. Does his employment matter at all? he is not bringing that salary here. Really stuck on that!

I'm sure there is something else I just cant remember now LOL:bonk:


That's fine.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to get USCIS to touch my application....?

I did-- but there are so many of them! i joined the one for AOS based on concurrent I-130 filing (spouse) from tourist/ work visa in the USA. I think that is the right one for me... :blink:


Ok, thanks!
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-17 12:44:00