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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSD-230 Copies of everything??
In India, to get medical appointment, the interview appointment letter, passport and other details are needed.

Just a note to Debby - Don't open the medical envelope - submit to the Consulate as is, if you are not aware of it.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSD-230 Copies of everything??

Got it Darnell!! You answered my question, will still read the 7 pages!:bonk:

Thanks!

Emily


Emily,

if your next question is - how will get our original documents back?
Answer: After completing the Consulate interview.

Just kidding :-) Have fun and very best luck in your NVC and upcoming interview!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 question

I would not put that as umeployeed, just put the starting date and end date of each jobs.

Only if CO would ask wht were u doing between this time then you can tell him u were unemployeed.


Though there is no clear instruction if you can leave the gap or not in the employment history on your DS-230, it is ALWAYS better not to leave the gap.

Some officers may be rigid and others may be flexible!

For example, some people have got RFE leaving gap while filling other USCIS forms. One example is below.

http://forums.immigr...loyment-history

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 15:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 question

Hi VJers,

I have a question about filling out a couple of items on the DS-230.

Here's the sample form posted on VJ:

http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-230.pdf

22. List below all employment for the last ten years.
Should this include periods of unemployment too? When the beneficiary was "between jobs"?

23. List below all educational institutions attended.
Should this include "in between" periods as well? For example, if there was a 2 year break between the bachelors and masters degrees, does this need to be filled out in #23?

TIA


Q22: Never leave the gap, show it as unemployed
Q23: Here the gap is fine

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-12 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at US Embassy

Nope...all the Naturalization and AOS interviews in US are Video Taped....!!!!


Now I think I have naturalized in the past WITHOUT the direct interview. I had special consideration and we talked over the phone to naturalize. I forgot to hookup the video tape at my end.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at US Embassy

The officer interviewing me typed the answers to the questions she asked me into her computer throughout the interview in addition to making notes in our file.


True.

Also, if anybody experienced naturalization (N-400) interview here, they will write entire story what you talk on N-400 form and finally my form looked like an art paper :-)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-13 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage???
dare888,

Get your marriage Certificate as Primary document. Get couple of affidavits from third parties who attended the marriage as secondary document. That's it!

Then over a period of time, collect phone history, chat logs etc. and those can be produced at Interview time with your wedding and and other pictures.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage???

When I applied I had not found VJ yet. I read the I-130 instructions and since none of the other suggested pieces of evidence applied to us (no joint accounts, no children together etc.) I chose only to send the affidavits. In addition with Canada not being a high-fraud country I did not anticipate any difficulties and there were none. In fact none of my 10 years of evidence was even looked at at the interview! You need to send what you are comfortable with and each country will present specific challenges.


Exactly what OBX said is what I too followed. Primary evidence was Marriage Certificate. As per I-130 instructions, secondary evidence was one OR many of the secondary list. Only applicable from the secondary list was Affidavits for us. That was more than enough if your application is crystal clear and from a country where the fraud is very less.

At the interview time, my wife had taken wedding album, photos together, chat history, phone details etc.

Anyway, this time we had one more secondary evidence as a concrete proof. It was our daughter's birth certificate.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 14 August 2010 - 10:11 AM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-14 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTION about filling out the Ds-230 ahead of time
The age she puts down should be her age as of the date she signs the form.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos
Same photos should be fine. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 18:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1??

Question: Do both me and my husband have to attend the interview?


Only the beneficiary is required to attend. Many filers interviewing in Montreal have attended alone and had absolutely no issues at all. Certainly if the spouse wants to attend they can. My husband (the US spouse) came with me, they allowed him into the interview room and asked him a few questions as well. So if you would like your spouse there for moral support it's fine but not required. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 19:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho do I have to notify if we move?
AR11-online
AR11 hard copy
I-865

Edited by OBX, 09 August 2010 - 06:50 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoversheet or Cover Letter in Front

Barcoded cover-sheet on top of EVERYTHING.

Then your 'contents list.'

Followed by all the other documents as enumerated in the contents cover sheet.



:thumbs: That's what I did.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSOCIAL SECURITY QUESTION

on the ds-230 they ask if u have ever applied for a social security before r they asking about filipino social security or united states social security



US.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-09 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCouple questions on I-130 Form

My wife lives in Colombia, i am currently residing in Colombia with her, but permanently in Colorado

1.The fee for the I130 is $355.00USD Cant seem to get ahold of anyone who can tell me what i should do as far as the payment because the currensy is different.

2.Anyone know if the meeting I have to have with immigration services could be arranged at the Bogota embassy, or atleast in texas so i could save money on flying.

3.Can pictures for proof be on CD for with the forms that we send in?

I think thats it for questions-Thanks in advance!


1. "The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security." (From I-130 instructions)

2. Not sure about this. Anyone else?

3. USCIS does not accept electronic media

Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-07 18:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPrior year Tax Returns

Why bother with Tax Returns and signing them if you can just use Tax Return Transcripts instead? Less paperwork in the package and more convincing of actually having filed your returns.



:thumbs: Agree!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-10 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this be an issue for NOA1?

Thanks OBX!

I was little worried since it went to the third week for NOA1, due to the below reasons:
1) Complicated I-130 filing since it is for the second time for the same beneficiary
2) Recent address (PO Box) change by the USCIS and I thought I messed it up with some old PO Box
3) My 2.5 years old photograph and I worried if they match it with my 2 year old I-130 file with them
4) Didn't include beneficiary's passport or birth certificate copy as per VJ (my beneficiary had used other names even before the marriage)

Other than that, the application was perfect. Now I am all set with NOA1 and waiting patiently for another 4 to 6 months time, unless there are further issues.

This time, I am little pessimistic than the first time!

It was super clean for the first time with 3.5 months for I-130 approval, 1 month for NVC, 1.5 months to complete Consulate interview - with overall time of 6 months from I-130 filing to Interview.

Loto



I think that timeline might be a bit tough to beat this time around but who knows, maybe USCIS and NVC will surprise you. Best of luck! :)
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-10 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this be an issue for NOA1?
Great news Loto! You are on your way!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-10 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAwaiting Case Completed since July 24, 2010
There is a thread for those waiting if you like company. Good luck all!

Waiting for "Case Complete"

Edited by OBX, 07 August 2010 - 08:53 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-07 08:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLOG IN FAILED @ NVC PAYMENT SITE!
Congratulations and good luck for a speedy interview date!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-10 08:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed???
:dance: Congratulations!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-11 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at US Embassy

Just out of curiosity.

I have never seen them make notes of anything at my F1 interviews? Do they only make notes at immigrant-visa-interviews?

May I ask you how you know that's what they do?



The officer interviewing me typed the answers to the questions she asked me into her computer throughout the interview in addition to making notes in our file.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-08-13 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS-NVC

Thank u guys!
So I have to wait about a month after case complete for the intervew date?
How they will let me know,by email?
Why it's so slow the proces?


Normally 1 to 1.5 months for you to get the interview date after NVC completion.

You can check your U.S,Consulate site for immigrant visa appointments or talk to them with your NVC case#, 1 to 2 weeks after NVC case completion.

For example, Chennai (India) Consulate immigrant visa appointments can be tracked at:
http://chennai.uscon...grantstous.html (IV Appointment Schedule under More Links on the right side)

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 02 August 2010 - 06:23 AM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-02 06:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864EZ V 1-864

I have and I-864 question too! I just received my NOA1 and am getting prepped for the I-864. I actually am in the process of filing my 2007-2008 tax returns because I was living/working abroad full-time and was not aware I had to file in the US. Long story short, my income in 2007 and 2008 was less that $15,000 as I was a student back then. But in 2009 it was well above the 125% line and I can get an employer to type up a letter stating how much I make per year, plus I can print off all my paystubs.

Will they have a problem with the fact I made barely any money in 2007/2008? I am also worried my tax returns won't be processed by the time I need to send in all the info, then what? I won't have W-2's because I didn't work in the US, so all I will basically have are my canadian tax returns in which my income will match what I am filing with the USA. Am I over-thinking this?


You should state (also file 2007 and 2008 tax returns. For NOA2 and NVC, you have another 4 to 5 months time from now onwards unless any magic happens) you were student during that period and provide 2009 tax transcript, employment letter and paystubs. Then you should be all set.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-02 08:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864EZ V 1-864

What I was really asking is: if I send in the 3 years of Tax Transcripts, do I still need to send the current year's 1040?

Gary


If tax transcripts are provided, 1040 is not required. For current year, include employment letter, paystubs etc.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-01 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864EZ V 1-864

I have already acquired my 3 year tax transcripts and will be sending them in with my I-864. Do I still need to send the 2009 Tax Return and W2/1099 or is it not required when sending the transcripts?


"If you provide a photocopy of your tax return(s), you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your return(s). Do not include copies of these Forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your return(s) rather than a photocopy." - Quote from I-864 form.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 07:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864EZ V 1-864

I used turbotax, can't I just print the copys of my tax return that I e-filed that are stored online, wouldn't that suffice?


That's sufficient with your W2/1099, employment letter and current year paystubs.

But best documentation is IRS tax transcripts, employment letter and current year paystubs.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-23 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864EZ V 1-864

I dont think it matters. But why dont u just request your transcript as it is free and then you can send the tax return just as a FYI kind of thingy.



johndoe12 is correct. Get last 3 years IRS transcripts for free and submit to NVC along with other documents. You should get transcripts by mail in less than 2 weeks. If you are in emergency, IRS will even fax them to you.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-23 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescover letter

do i have to sign both the attachment and the cover letter because my cover letter has two pages.
thanks....=)


What story are you writing in the cover letter?

The cover letter, signature on it etc. are all optional, but it is a good practice to highlight the summary in a page called cover letter.

So, you may sign on both the pages, if you wish.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-02 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

The I-864 isnt used for the K1 process, it is the I-134. But i'm pretty sure the poverty guidelines are the same figures.


Thanks nickm for the clarification! "That's why I quoted K1 process do use I-864???"

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-26 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

Thanks so very much. You really helped put my mind at ease. I don't have much in assets except for my vehicle, and that doesn't come to the extra either, thats why my son jumped at the chance to be Derek's sponsor as well. I'm so lucky my kids bonded so well with him. We've known Derek for 10 years, so it's a good and stong bond we all share.

Thanks again for all your help. You've been brilliant!!

Dawn


Oh, you welcome! Have a wonderful life with Derek and your kids!

You're in Buffalo, NY. I am in Westchester county, near White Plains in NY.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please
It looks like you are all set, Dawn!

If possible, show the total income little above than the threshold, just in case. If you have any other assets (cash, bond, stock, home etc.), it would be helpful as well.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

That's what I make at my job, so it's my own income. I get paid bi-weekly, so I figured it out by multiplying my hourly pay x 40 hours to get the weekly amount. Then weekly amout by 52 (weeks in a yr). I am due a raise in March, and that will put me in the range where I wouldn't need a co-sponsor, but I'm sure my fiance' will be going for his interview before then.

Thanks,
Dawn


Then, everything looks good. Keep an eye on 2010 poverty line guide as well. The numbers will be little different, normally upward trend.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

OK, thank you. Will it make any difference if my last 3 years of returns have my ex husband as joint filer? We have been divorced since the beginning of the year, but our marriage was over years ago. The only reason he was still with me was because he became disabled on the job and I was being kind and helping him by letting him stay while he got the medical care he needed to recover as best as he could so he could move out and I could start my life

Thanks. I hope I'm not asking too many questions...lol. Better to be informed and prepared than not I say.
Dawn


It should not be a problem. You said you make $25,147. Is this the amount from your own income OR combined with your ex-spouse?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

OK thats a lot of help. Yes he makes more than that. I also wonder, since he's only beginning in his working career, he's been at this job for almost a year and this will be his first time filing taxes. Will the fact that he's never filed for taxes before be an issue? I only ask this because I know they ask for previous tax returns.

Thank you all so much for the help. I am still learning what this process is about, and I am getting my education in it as fast as I can. I'd be lost if not for the community.

Dawn


Anyway, you are showing your last 3 years IRS transcripts, so NVC can see that your son was dependent in it. It should not be a problem, even if your son has only the current year return. Some kind of explanation on a separate paper would be handy to them along with AOS submission.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

OK, so if I make 25,147.00 a year that means I'm under the level. Any idea how much a co-sponsor would have to make in order to help me with this? I have a 20 year old son who's willing to be the co-sponsor if he makes enough. If not I have to figure something else out.

Thanks.
Dawn


2009 I-864P states $27,562 for household of size 4. The difference is $2,415.
You have 2 options:
1) If your 20 year old son makes more than $2,415 a year, it is good enough.
2) If you are US citizen, you can show your asset value 3 * $2,415 = $7,245 to qualify.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

I have a question somewhat pertaining to this. I am not sponsoring my spouse, but am in the K-1 process. When the time comes to do the financial proof...do I include my fiance' in my household size (he would make us a house of 4),or just myself and my 2 sons since he and I aren't married yet? Curious to know in case I need to get a co-sponor because I was only figuring in myself and the boys.

Thanks in advance for any information I receive.

Dawn


I don't know I-864 is the form for K1 process as well.

If yes, your household will become 4 in I-864
Part3, Q# 8 - Yes
Q3 10. 01
Then in Q# 21, it will be added to make total 4.

However, I will pull other's expert opinion on this matter.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

thank you as well!


So good luck mamamimi! Your green light is ON.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

Yes, but the co-sponsor in OP's case will be filing I-864, not I-864A.
So she OP is not claiming that the co-sponsor is a household member at all.
And in this case the co-sponsor can be any USC or LPR, 18 or older, and does not have to be related to the main sponsor (OP).



Thanks Engineer21! This clears my doubt.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please

Thank you Belinda, she makes over 56k, this is so nerve wracking at this NVC stage, bless you for answering my question!!!(F)


One sec - Wait for other expert answer as well.

I am not 100% sure that the co/joint sponsor can be any other third party, but I MAY BE wrong as well. That's why, please pull other expert opinions as well.

As per I-864A, the co/joint sponsor must be a household member as defined below (So how can a friend be a household???):

1) A relative who has the same principal residence as the sponsor and is related to the sponsor as a spouse, adult child, parent, or sibling;

2) A relative or other person whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor;

3) The intending immigrant - if the immigrant can show their income/asset that will still be continuing even after migrating to the U.S

Loto

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-07-25 18:32:00