ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is your phone bill?
My husband and I barely set foot home so I have a cell phone long distance plan with ATT for $4 a month, they charge about .18 cents per minute to call him on his cell. We are using it as a "need to" resource but my monthly bill still comes out to about $80 on long distance calls.

We talk on MSN, cell, forums and e-mails continuously during the day. I probably call him about 5 times a day, and he calls me about the same for short times. Spend an average of 3 hours on MSN per day. I send him text messages for free to his cell phone too. And of course there's Facebook we live there at night trolling/laughing with our friends and exchanging pictures and such.

We are both active members of at least 3 common forums (he doesn't use VJ though lol)
TercaFemaleDominican Republic2010-04-06 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny April 2010 filers received any more forms after filing?
Congrats! Vermont is soo slow.
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-08-17 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Question, Im submitting it in 2 hours! please help

NO.

I will make a new cover sheet with tabs.

Cover sheet will say

To Whom it may concern:

Please find attached the AOS documentation needed for USCIS case # WACxxxxxxx/NVC Case # MDRxxxxxxx.

Attached you will find

Tab 1:
2009 tax transcripts
2009 Original w2
2010 paystubs
etc etc

tab 2
2008
etc
etc

tab 3
2007
tax transcripts

tab 4
Copies

is that ok?



That's good!

Here is the response of your PM.

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Question:
what is the AOS review payment sheet?
No i didnt, should i write the MDR# on ALL of my paystubs and EVERYTHING except the barcode sheet? do i just write it on the top? i will send in all my originals, Loto, i really appreciate your help.
Basically what i did and how i figured this is due is by going to check my online payment, it said PAID
then i clicked view receipt and i emailed myself the AOS barcoded cover sheet. I now just filled out the i864.
Now on the i 864 i can write the current annual household income with the same amount as on the original employment letter correct?
i am submitting the tax transcripts, should i write the mdr number on the originals as well?
on the w2 and everything? literally everything?
Thank you
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Answer:
AOS review payment sheet is the print out of your online payment to review the AOS. It must be included.
Yes, you should write MDR# on top of EVERY document including originals and copies, except the barcode sheet.
Yes, your total household income on 24c will be same same 24a since 24b is NONE
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 19:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Question, Im submitting it in 2 hours! please help
Did you mention I-130 Receipt# and NVC Case# on the cover letter?
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Question, Im submitting it in 2 hours! please help

I am just filling out the i 864 and am confused about line 24 d/e i dont know which box to check since i am the only one sponsoring my wife, no one else is. So ..

The persons listed above have completed Form I-864A. I am filing along with thisform all necessary Forms I-864A completed by these persons.
d.
The person listed above,
e.
complete Form I-864A because he/she is the intending immigrant and has noaccompanying dependents.

Do i check D or E or neither?

Thank you


24 d/e are completely blank since 24 a is already filled out. Write NONE on 24 b if you don't use it. Fill up 24 c with total Household Income.

I think I included all my current year Original paystubs and retained the copies in my personal records.

Did you write your NVC Case# top of all the papers including I-864, except the barcoded sheet, AOS review payment sheet and the cover sheet?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 18:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Question, Im submitting it in 2 hours! please help
Where are?

1) The bar coded cover sheet that's printed out
2) Current year pay stubs

Did you sign, date the I-864 and complete the form entirely with NO blanks?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVery interesting G325A Question

Hahahaha! Wow...looks like a lot of fun is being had in here. Rumba, good luck with your question!

Oh, and with your petition!


TeyaValentina, Oh yes, it is fun :-) Rumba rightly pointed it out :-)

If a person provides service for free for full-time (not after retirement, he/she made enough money at their young age itself) like non-profit organization, because of his/her interest. Now he wants to sponsor his spouse. So will he/she write the occupation UNEMPLOYED, CHARITY SERVICE, N/A or NONE? I believe all options other than Charity Service is truthfully lying to the USCIS, even if the person is not paid. And as per USCIS guidelines, any mis-representation to the USCIS could fetch the ban in the immigration process. So scary!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVery interesting G325A Question

Creeme ni sabes a que Usted ríe.

Suerte con tu peticion


What does that mean, Rumba? :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 21:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVery interesting G325A Question

For example guys, what would an author (not signed to a publisher yet) do if they were trying to write a book? Would they declare that as self-employed?
Either way, Sounds like you gotta provide tax reform information for when you declare employment during your affidavit of support form. Does this mean the USCIS understands the definition o employment to be services rendered for pay?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married
hopeful_usrn, Shelly's response will make you GLAD. See things are changing in the USCIS even for GC holder petitioning for their spouse. This is really great news!

Follow the path I suggested and hopefully you will be approved by still being your petitioner in GC status!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married

oh no, his entire family is there already. since the 1990s, his dad and mom were the ones who petitioned him and his brothers :)


Ok. Then he needs to meet the below conditions to get naturalized.

Continuous residence - 5 years as permanent resident without leaving the U.S for trips of 6 months or longer
Physical presence - 30 months (2.5 years)

Since he came back in 2009 as you told, he would be eligible to get citizenship in 2014.

So, your best bet is:
1) Get married
2) File your I-130 (somebody told now-a-days it takes 2 years, but this timeframe can change based on visa availability)
3) If your I-130 is not approved, apply his U.S citizenship in 2014 and upgrade your petition
4) You will have GC in another 6 months time after the upgrade, based on the current timeline

This immigration process sucks really. If one spouse is in non-immigrant category such as H1B etc., he/she can bring the spouse immediately with him in H4. Best priority for non-immigrants! If he/she is a USC, he/she has to wait at least 6 to 9 months to bring the spouse. If he/she is in GC status, forget about it. Really sucks!

Loto

for continuous residence since he acquired his green card (5 years) where does a re-entry permit for studying college here in the philippines fall?
does he have to start all over again? back to zero and start counting from 2009 because this was when we parted ways (long distance relationship), after graduating.

thank you. i appreciate it. we're both clueless about this.


Yes, he needs to count from 2009 since he had out of U.S status for more than 6 months in re-entry permit.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married

hopeful_usrn, to get US citizenship (assuming he got green card by employment, family based GC situation is different), he has to prove physical and continuous residence in the U.S. 5 years physical presence and 3 years continuous presence after getting Green card.

You guys can choose the path I mentioned above.

Loto


Correction:
Continuous residence - 5 years as permanent resident without leaving the U.S for trips of 6 months or longer
Physical presence - 30 months (2.5 years)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married

Hi! He actually acquired his green card through family based GC :) How is it different from the above mentioned?


Does that mean he was married to the US citizen in the past and got the Green Card, and now he is single after the divorce?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married

Hello Loto!
Thank for your reply.
Is he eligible to apply for it already? He stayed there only for good since 2009 but since 2005 he got his greencard already. he studied nursing here in the Philippines. In order to file for citizenship, does he need to stay in the US for 5 straight years? Please enlighten me because I am not sure of such policy. Thank you so much!


hopeful_usrn, to get US citizenship (assuming he got green card by employment, family based GC situation is different), he has to prove physical and continuous residence in the U.S. 5 years physical presence and 3 years continuous presence after getting Green card.

You guys can choose the path I mentioned above.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy boyfriend is a US green card holder since 2005 and we're planning on getting married

Hi! My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. We both recently passed the NCLEX (California license).
He has been a green card holder since 2005 and we're asking for your help.

We want the fastest way to be together soon. He has been away for almost 2 years now. He's planning on visiting next year.

Questions:
Can he, as a PERMANENT resident and not yet a citizen petition me if we get married when he comes for a visit next year?
If YES, How long will I have to wait for my visa?


THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THOSE WHO WILL REPLY.


Apply for his US citizenship right now (he is eligible now), get married happily, file your I-130 papers based on his GC, then upgrade your petition after his US citizenship. Sounds good?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-08 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent!!!

Hi everybody, we got our Noa2 recently,so we are getting prepared for the next steps,we haven't get an NVC case number yet,
my question is about the DS3032,,im confused about it cos if the papers will be recieved and sent to and from Tunis it will take forever,i want to know through your experiences if better that my wife will be my agent to save time and to secure that the papers will be sent properly??? Thank you


Your wife can email DS-3032 to NVC. Check the template in VJ or somebody here will copy paste it for you.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTION about filling out the Ds-230 ahead of time
Also, watch out if there is any change or expiry of DS-230 form at the time of actual submission. Some form's prior edition may be valid, but some may not. Watch out that as well!

No problem, this form expires on 02/29/2012.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 09 August 2010 - 11:20 AM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust 2010 CR/IR Filers

Hi there, i need help what kind of docs,i need to submit at the uscis, i came here in the us as a visitor and got married here, and im goin to file my permanent resident, any info is big help.. thanks


I believe you are the beneficiary to receive the green card based on your sponsor. I understand like this.

If yes, you can't live in the U.S forever with the visit visa. Your sponsor can file I-130 petition for you. But you need to return to your country before the visitor visa expires. Otherwise, you will unnecessarily complicate your I-130.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresl-130 processing questions

wow...those how-to links are major information overload! but thanks Darnell and Loto for posting them. I was reading through them and was getting lost along the way...but i'll for surely be back reading them when the time comes for the NVC documents need to be submitted....which i am hoping is pretty soon.


Oh, I typed wrong in the above post - "from the start to the end" :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 17:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresl-130 processing questions

Hmm Okay, on the flow chart it mentions about police clearance and etc. Are they(NVC) going to ask for that ? or I should've sent this with AOS ?



fusion7, here is another link from the start to the beginning in a single page.

http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

Loto

Disclaimer: For fee and address, please refer the latest.
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

Sorry to hijack this thread - but no sense in starting a new one if my question along the same exact lines as the conversation.

I submitted my wife's photograph to the I-130 essentially in April 2010.

Now the NVC stage is here and I will be sending some more photos in the IV package around August 20 2010.

Should I get her to send me updated photos to send to the NVC ? Is there a chance of RFE for this?

Also, for the remaining steps (VFS submission and Interview) will using the same photos submitted to the I-130 petition be acceptable? Or should she get updated photos for sure at that stage ?


Bobby,

You can submit the same photographs. I didn't have any issues in the past since your entire process is around 6 months timeframe.

My concern was I submitted my same photograph with this new I-130 that was same as 2007 I-130 petition. Would that be an issue if the USCIS scans my old file and matches the this photo? I hope not.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

mine had a date on the back of it lol


No wonder John & Marie!

I didn't have a date printed on the back side of the photo.

My suspicion was slightly different for photo RFE. Anyway, it is ok now, unless they dig my old photograph and match with this one :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-01 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

pictures should be taken within last 6 months..........


I knew it Kruz, but was so lazy to get a new photo since some old ones are in the file :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-01 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

no it was while it was still in the USCIS before the NVC got it the picture was taken last May 2009


I sent my 2008 photo with this I-130.

I think USCIS has my old pic in my old I-130 file :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-01 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

stupid RFE needed up to date passport picture of me


Do you mean you have photo not recent RFE in the NVC stage?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-01 06:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1??

I got my NOA1 8 days after i sent in my i-130

maybe thats a good sign


Of course, that's good for you and I am glad to hear this!

My third week is almost completed without NOA1. I wouldn't complain USCIS unless and until I hear a positive/negative outcome. Sometimes, I do make mistakes :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-06 20:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1??

Thanks for your response. I wonder what is going on... I hope for the best. This can all be such a stressful process...


Do not worry, we have EXACT same timeline :-)

I wouldn't worry since Rumba is little far ahead of us in NOA1 :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-04 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho do I have to notify if we move?
Your hubby (CR1 holder) needs to file AR-11 within 10 days of move by online or by regular mail.

You and any other sponsors (USC) must file I-865 form by mail and get the Receipt notice by mail back and keep in your file for records.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 15:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoversheet or Cover Letter in Front

Bobby,

I will reply to you in the evening by looking my file. Right now I am in the office (most accurate is in VJ :-)).

I scanned the file just couple of days back and saw that the barcoded sheet was on the top. I have entire exact set of photocopies of I-130, AOS, IV etc. that I mailed to USCIS in my records.

Loto


Bobby, what sachinky and Obx told is exactly what I also did (Checked my old file)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoversheet or Cover Letter in Front

So this means you edited the Cover Letter so that it referenced only the documents that occurred after its place in the stack? Or did you edit the Cover Letter so that it was inclusive of all documents (starting from the very first Page 1 - barcoded coversheet)?


Bobby,

I will reply to you in the evening by looking my file. Right now I am in the office (most accurate is in VJ :-)).

I scanned the file just couple of days back and saw that the barcoded sheet was on the top. I have entire exact set of photocopies of I-130, AOS, IV etc. that I mailed to USCIS in my records.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 17:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoversheet or Cover Letter in Front

With regards to Affidavit of Support assembly, James Shortcuts say to put the I864 Cover Letter first, followed by the barcoded cover sheet.

However my barcoded coversheet says: "Please attach this page to the front of the documents for this case
and mail to ..."


What is the correct order?

I know James Shortcuts were created in the past, so it is possible that the order has changed.
I do not want to put the Cover Letter in the front of the package (Page 1) if the Barcoded Coversheet needs to be Page 1 instead.

Does anyone remember what document they put first ?


I put barcoded sheet on the top, followed by invoice payment proof (optional), then the cover letter and the rest of the documents.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSOCIAL SECURITY QUESTION
I agree with the above posters.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI used wrong pobox for my I 130

Thanks LotOfPatience..


When you mailed on 7/26/2010, USCIS must have received it on 7/28/2010. So, you're ok with it. I would say by the end of this week or next week, you will have receipt# aka NOA1.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI used wrong pobox for my I 130

did you send your application on 804616 or 804625? you can call me on 561-818-9467


I sent to P.O Box 804616

Don't worry Sandip, you are all set wait to 2 to 3 weeks from the mailing date.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI used wrong pobox for my I 130

Thanks..when i send my application on07/26/2010, i am pretty much sure the pobox was 804616 not 804625..


Even I also make very minimal mistakes in the applications. But I held my nerve by looking at USCIS new address and the address I mailed.

Now I am relaxed! So don't worry, you are ok.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI used wrong pobox for my I 130

Hello all

i used uscis chicago lockbox no 804616 instead of box no 804625to send my I-130 aplication for my wife.. what shoud i do now? will my application be rejcted? please advice..iam tensed..


Don't worry sandipdesai. USCIS changed the new PO Box effective 08/03/2010.

Whoever sent before that is fine. This was my biggest worry, but few other people confirmed it. You know what I got email text today that my application received and got receipt# after slightly longer wait.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCouple questions on I-130 Form

Ok, and your wifes?? was hers current, if so, was the date printed on the bottom of the pic or something? Good luck!


My wife's pic was 2 months old. But her this pic and 2.5 years old pic looked same.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCouple questions on I-130 Form

Thank you everyone, everything is cleared up. One more question though! On the passport style photo, that needs to be taken within 30 days of filing, how do you prove the photo is within 30 days, if im not mistaken there is no printed date on the picture...or is there?


I sent my (petitioner) photo which was more than 2 and half years old. I got receipt# today. Don't worry!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCouple questions on I-130 Form

1 more question,,, Does MY birth cert have to be issued within 30 days of filing this form?


Birth certificate must be ready anytime before filing the application.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-07 19:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInitial Review

How can I join there?


Here is the thread:
http://www.visajourn...010-cr1-filers/

Read all those march filers' pain like you :-) You may ask questions and get an idea where you are.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-09 22:29:00