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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport arrived

Thanks again Loto!

Its an important day for me loto - it means I get to mess about with my signature again. thats kept me sane during this process!! lol.

Most likely will be this weekend. Ive been told Jersey is in for a pounding with snow. I was told I have a snow shovel wrapped up in christmas paper ready for me to open.....but hopefully the family will have shovelled it all by the time I return lol!

Its highly likely to be this weekend when I fly into newark. Still have to book my flight, and yet so much to do. I've got a couple of leaving get-togethers with friends in the local pubs. Ive already had two of them - and awoken with a hangover!


Good one, Richi :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


I heard a pair of thick gloves too wrapped inside :P

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2011-01-11 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport arrived

Had a nice surprise this morning - and a bit of a shock!

My passport was issued yesterday - and this morning the courier delivered the envelope and passport. Im pretty sure my waiver packet is in the brown envelope too (obviously I wont see it opened til POE) and Id forgotten how much work we'd put into that stage alone. The bag is so heavy!! Its going to make life interesting carrying that thing in my hand luggage!

At least its over now barring the flying. So from me - thanks to everybody that has given me advice - even over the years, I've been a member for around 5 years or so now. My knowledge of the immigration process is extensive - compared to those years ago when i just thought you could get on a plane and go live in a new country, no problem - I had a lot to learn!!

So for everybody who knows me and helped me, thank you again. As Ive said previously, my knowledge is still limited compared to some of the clever folk on here, but I intend to stick around and follow your progress as best i can, and help if I can. For those of you stuck at TSC - I shall be watching with interest and hopefully those approved will get to the NVC real soon!


YAAAAAAAAAAAAY Richi, Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

Great news and happy for you :thumbs:

When will you make the other 0.01% done? :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2011-01-11 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at Chennai,India

hey hi my case was completed on june 24th for ir1 visa category but i have not yet got interview date,i call nvc everyday they said mumbai embassy is busy so i was not put in august interview and they schedule interview every 2nd week of month but its 9th august today i called nvc they said they are scheduling interview for september but not sure wherethere they will put in in september interview,its been 7weeks my case is completed,did u recieve your interview letter please reply.


If you know it, please ignore.

Alternatively, you can check your NVC case# in Mumbai list, follow this link http://mumbai.uscons...t_schedule.html and go to the bottom links.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-11 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax

Thanks lotofpatience!! I'm continuing my research...apologies anyone who may have gotten confused while reading my posts. I never personally advocated anyone to file federal income tax single if there married. I actually know for a fact if you were married during the tax year you cannot file taxes single.

Also, Does anyone knows about filing jointly the federal income tax and declaring world income especially if your spouse worked in his country (in my case, Sri Lanka)?

Thanks for everyone's comments :)


When you do MFJ and if your foreign spouse has earned income from foreign country, yes it has to be declared as "worldwide income" - http://www.irs.gov/b...d=96734,00.html

And I know many people do not include this foreign income in MFJ, since there is no computer link to audit, between IRS and many other countries except a few close partner countries.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-16 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax
Anyone can dig info on this. The chance that IRS know you were married on a certain year is very remote. However, any misrepresentation in taxes can be under the radar, if audited.

Here is one link:

http://ezinearticles...atus&id=3258952

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-11 17:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax
Here is the link from IRS:

http://www.irs.gov/n...=105098,00.html

Please don't confuse people with wrong information about the filing status.

In IRS audit, if they found you filed single and married legally during that year, it can fetch fine and jail. Please don't forget it!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-11 15:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax
It MIGHT probably create a small issue (sometimes it may not) for you. If you are married, as per IRS rules, you are not single. Either you have to file "Married Jointly" or "Married Separately". MFJ is the best option since it will give additional bonafide of your marriage in USCIS point of view and would fetch max. refund from IRS as well. To file MFJ, you need your spouse's ITIN that can be obtained with the Federal tax return by completing W7 form and required documents such as spouse's passport copy etc. For AOS review, state return is not needed.

Hope this helps out!
Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-11 15:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax

Thank you Lotofpatience!

Also Casprd you brought up a good point that I'm just now starting to realize. I checked and Sri Lanka doesn't have any year end wages where they could verify how much my husband earns a year. I was thinking of getting that information from where he works but i'm afraid they might have a difficulty verifying that at IRS. I was wondering if i could get that certified by the US consulate in Sri lanka or not.

Anyways thank you for your comment. I'll have to keep searching on this.


I am posting a note for you here. Please wait couple of minutes.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-11 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax

I am married with one child. I called the IRS and was told I could file head of household sense my husband is still in Pakistan with no SSN. That is what I did. If you want to save time I would file the return as single. It will not hurt your husband at the interview that you didn't file jointly.


Please post how was your interview.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-10 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling married but seperately- Federal Income Tax

Also can some one pls confirm that the only tax information im supposed to submit for I-864 is ONLY copies of the FEDERAL TAX RETURN and that I dont have to submit the state tax return as well....


For I-864, only Federal Tax return is considered.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-08-10 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTSC to Congressman Waxman in Los Angeles

The majority of my processing was DCF due to the expedite approvals and nature of them.
Very easy simple process, saves a lot of back and forth with paperwork.


Richi, Do you want to expedite your immigration and checked in luggage collection at POE as well? :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2011-01-14 01:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa & Green Card!

Thanks Everyone...

OBX- I tracked my case using the receipt number and they are saying that my application is now in Texas and they are reviewing it...so not sure what that means...

I am just a little nervous...hopefully there wont be any issues...fingers crossed!


Is that using the receipt number from your welcome letter or your original petition? The welcome letter will have a new receipt number, mine started with SRC and the "notice type" was listed as "Welcome Notice" and that is the one to use to track the green card production.

The card typically arrives about two weeks after the welcome letter. I'm sure yours is on its' way soon. :thumbs:

Edited by OBX, 14 December 2010 - 08:40 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-14 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa & Green Card!
The I-551 stamp in your passport acts as a temporary green card and as pushbrk posted it is valid for a year. Have you received a welcome letter yet? If so, the receipt number on it will allow you to track the progress of you green card production through the USCIS site.

As far as travelling to Canada, you will be fine. I travelled back twice before receiving my green card and had no issues at all at the border.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-13 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProvided passport as evidence of US Citizenshipi

Many people have no problem JUST sending the bio page, but it just depends!

You cant send anything until you get an RFE as it wont get matched up with you original documents!

Fingers crossed it all goes fine!



:thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-15 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase completed /Sign in faild

Thanks Guys should i go to make the medical exam before any one ask me to make it or i must wait till they ask me



Not sure what your location is but I had to wait for my interview to be scheduled before I could book my medical. I needed to present the interview letter at the appointment.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-15 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase completed /Sign in faild

Hey guys
I got case complete and sign in failed in Dec 10 what should we do now, what's the next step ?
Thanks guys
Come on Loto



:dance: Congratulations on your CC. Now you wait for an interview date. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-12 13:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNAME CHANGE

hi,

if she gets the new passport now just send a copy of the new biographic data to the NVC and they will change it to her married name. I scanned and emailed my wife new passport bio and they changed their information to reflect the married name.


:thumbs:

The green card will be issued in the name on the passport so if it is changed by the NVC stage you should be fine. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-16 09:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy at Last
Congratulations. Always nice to hear about a happy ending. :star:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-15 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved in Bogota
:dance: Wonderful news. Congratulations. :dance:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-16 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical
You can find a list of required vaccinations in this link. Just look for your particular age group as some are age specific.
Immunization Requirements

Edited by OBX, 15 December 2010 - 08:20 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-15 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help after NVC

Now i got case complete

what should i do
please provide me by and instruction will i go and do the medical exam without any one asking me or what

please provide me with link like NVC Loto link
thanks guys



You now wait for your interview date. NVC will notify you or you can keep calling them. In most cases you need your interview letter to book the medical. Here are the links. Good luck.

EZGuide
NVC Shortcut Guide
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-17 19:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures10 days and no SIF

hello Vjs
i count 10 business days after nvc received and entred AOS & IV packages and no news, no SIF usuly th same msg that the case is under review. what can i do to get the CC please help



Unfortunately there is nothing else you can do but wait. You can keep calling daily to see if your status has changed. They have received and entered it so your SIF and CC will come eventually. Hang in there. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-17 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoosing an agent

I think petitioner is the best option, unless you have really good reason not
to chose petitioner as you agent of choice.



:thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-18 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGreen Card

My POE was on November 4 and still no SSN or green card... I too checked the box on the DS-230 to automatically issue. Wondering if where you make your POE makes a difference in how long you have to wait. Also wondering if I could go and file for a SSN even though I checked that box? Just don't want to cause any confusion.
Thanks for your help



I checked the box on the DS-230 as well but since I had read numerous posts about delays I went to the local office 3 weeks after my POE and applied. I took my passport, birth certificate and completed application, no issues at all, had card in 6 days.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-17 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long till NVC completes my case?

MOntreal interviews for spousal visas are backlogged currently. The wait time is 4-5 months for an actual interview after NVC is done with your files.



:thumbs:

FYI
Montreal Interview Spreadsheet
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-18 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMerry Christmas! YAY!

I know Ive seen it posted on here but for the life of me I cant find where. How long do we wait from receiving our NOA-2 to calling the NVC for our Case Number?



:dance: Congratulations on your NOA2.

I'm believe it is currently taking about 1-2 weeks for the case # to be generated. I would call before the end of this week but don't be disappointed if there is a bit of a delay becasue of the holidays. These links will give you very helpful information about NVC.

NVC Shortcut Guide
NVC Information


BTW you might want to join this spreadhseet.

Montreal Interview Spreadsheet

Edited by OBX, 19 December 2010 - 05:10 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-19 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinally CC :)
Congratulations on your CC and best of luck for a speedy interview date.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-19 17:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW APPT DEC 29th AMMAN EMBASSY
Congratulations! Hope it is a very Happy New Year for you and your wife. :star:

Check out the "Reviews" link for consulate specific interview information. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-21 21:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS pckg IV pckg question
We sent both of our packages in together, had no isuses at all. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-21 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Number on Documents
We wrote our case number on the upper right hand corner of all supporting documents; on the originals I used small post-it-notes so as not to damage the originals. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-21 09:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresKnocking on the NVC Door!
Good stuff. :thumbs: Once you get your case number you'll be flyng through NVC!

Edited by OBX, 21 December 2010 - 10:05 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-21 22:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIm going HOME
Wonderful news! Congratulations. :dance:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-21 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSIF But Not CC

hi guys,

Is it possible? i got my SIF already last Dec 10, but until now still not yet CC?



Best to call NVC and speak directly to a live person. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-24 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat address i should say

dear my case is DCF and my interview the next so soon
am i still should tell them about the address in the interview or tell them her mother`s address?



You can update her current address at the interview. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-24 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy people........My journey is finally over
Great review and congratulations! :star:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-24 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOked at interview but no visa

Update for those who are interested. We finally got the call to pick up passport today. yay!!

It sounds like 6 weeks is a pretty typical wait for cases that are approved and not under the extensive AP process in Islamabad.



Congratulations! :star:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-24 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i send the ds-230??im the beneficiary

you can send it... he can send it.. no problem..!


:thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-26 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr1 or Ir1...need help

I think she should tavel after Jan. 6 and inform the POE officer that she is entering the US after her 2 year wedding anniversary and should be issued a 10 year green card, regardless of the CR-1 visa in her passport

Good luck and congrats on the approval


:thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-26 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresList of Interview Questions
You will also find a sampling of questions by scrolling through this guide. Good luck!


Interview Questions
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-29 12:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife has her CR-1
Wonderful news! Congratulations and safe travels. :star:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-29 12:33:00