Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	income level-saying I need a Co-Sponsor	in 2009 i worked for only 3 months as i moved back to ohio after my stay in china in 2008 to see my wifes world...and i have been working since april 2010 to present and yes i do make over the poverty limit..thx It looks like your 2009 income is lower than the poverty line (worked only 3 months). Current year income is just above the poverty line. Now, you need a joint sponsor, as pushb said. I think somebody 'confidently' said (don't remember the name), the current year income is enough and past year income is not needed. This is the best example for them. If one just passed the poverty line for the current year, last year income also has the weight. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-29 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	income level-saying I need a Co-Sponsor	Also can anyone tell me what I can do if my congressman cant help me with making them see i make enough money....is there any way to get around this need for a co-sponsor as I do make enough to support my wife,,,any info will be welcomed,,,thanks to all.,,Hoopy Do you meet the poverty line of $18,212 for the current year and just the last year? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	income level-saying I need a Co-Sponsor	Bob is correct What I feel is - Did you file "married filing jointly" taxes with your ex-wife last year? If yes, they need your W2/1099 with 1040 and schedules separately rather than IRS tax transcripts to separate your income out. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-27 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	sending IV package/AOS	If I remember properly, they can be sent in the same envelope but they need to be stapled separately since they have different cover pages. Correct same envelope is good but separated by the cover letter/barcode sheet.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 co-sponsor	Ask your sponsor to check "INTEND" and write a small paragraph how she/he is going to support you, financially. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Question	Thanks Loto! Wish your wife good luck for tomorrow (today?!) by the way! Thanks Amy and Nick Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Question	Hmmm this worries me. I put down all the places I stayed in the US when there for three months to visit the hubby. I figured this would prove to them that I have lived with him and help with proving bona fides. I figured the would have been more specific if it HAS to be places you pay rent etc (for example, i lived with parents on and off during university - never paid rent there!) hope I havent made a mistake? It is not going to create problems, Amy and Nick. You are fine! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Question	Did he maintain a residence in his native country? If so I would not list the US stay since he was technically on holiday. I could not find where a "length of stay" translated into a residence but a residence is clearly defined as the place a person is domiciled at (receives mail, rents, owns, etc.). Sorry for the confusion, OP. I withdrew my statement. Thanks Wayne and Claudia & pushb Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Question	I have a quick question. My husband and I are filling out the G-325A Biometric form. Under the list of the residence of the last 5 years, he lived kind of sort of for 6 months in Los Angeles, he had a tourist visa at the time. Should the address where he stayed there be put on the form?? We are kind of confused, because he really wasn't a resident, was just here as a tourist but lived for the 6 month stay he was allowed. Thanks. Since it says "Applicant's residence last 5 years", yes, he needs to list it. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 00:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG...After nothing for 3 mos, I got a touch and am in Post Decision	Congratulations Magdasal!!! Ours was approved today too!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!! I've read it about 10 times. So maybe this isn't an isolated incident--more approvals coming this week? Or maybe we were just in the same box! Congrats kikapoo Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 01:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG...After nothing for 3 mos, I got a touch and am in Post Decision	A conversation between 2 parties... First: Hey, I got approved! Second: When will I get mine? No response to the question Another conversation between 2 parties... First: Hey, I got approved! Second: Congratulations! When will I get mine? First: Thank you! Based on your timeline it can come soon! Second one is happy too Sorry magdasal, to hijack your thread! Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 30 November 2010 - 07:40 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 19:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG...After nothing for 3 mos, I got a touch and am in Post Decision	Congratulations, magdasal Welcome to NVC club! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any June I130 2010 filers been approve yet?	Got an email from USCIS today, they just sent letter today for RFE, we will receive it anytime this week..this is for our K3 application applied last October 18 2010.While our IR1/I130 was out of normal process we're currently running on 6th month got an advise from USCIS to receive NOA2 within 45 days..Anyonw who have an idea what document need to provide for RFE?.. RFE letter will explain it. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864EZ Question	What a weight off my chest. Thanks a lot once again So go with the 864EZ? Your petitioner may use Form I-864EZ IF ALL the following conditions apply: 1. You are the person who filed or is filing the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for a relative being sponsored; 2. The relative you are sponsoring is the only person listed on the Form I-130 petition; 3. The income you are using to qualify is based entirely on your salary or pension and is shown on one or more Forms W-2 provided by your employer(s) or former employer(s). Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 02:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864EZ Question	First , I-485 is not applicable to you. It is for the applicant/beneficiary in the U.S to Adjust the status. Second, OF-230 is old form. Don't even bother about it. Yours is DS-230. Now, if you have any other questions, please post here. Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 02 December 2010 - 01:52 AM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 01:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What you should know if visa is refused	Good one, Wayne Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 00:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Family visa petition in Montreal	Hello, It has been more than two months since my wife and children have sent their passports to Montreal for visa issuance. The interview was done on June 15 but the visa was refused because we were a couple of documents short. After sending all the documents, the Montreal office asked us to send the passports which we did promptly but after that there is no response from them and upon calling Washington, I get a cold reply that Montreal office has a huge backlog. I was wondering, since I'm in Houston, can I make a request to transfer my family's case to Houston instead. My family can travel from Canada to Houston on New Zealand passport on three month visitor's permit while their processing can continue in Houston. Can anybody please advice if this is possible because we're fed up of waiting. Thanks very much. You need to complete the immigrant visa process at the foreign consulate. It will take little longer time since Montreal is backlogged. But, if everything is ok, you will eventually clear it up Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccines para CR-1	I just saw you were approved!!!!!! Congratulations!!! Well deserved for someone who helps all of us so much here at VJ! Thanks cherriesss Good luck to your upcoming interview too And hear us the great news! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccines para CR-1	Hi Loto! Yes, DCF in Panama. I can't complain at all this far, they have been very helpful at the Embassy. (Knocking on wood.) And the wonderful help and feedback I have received through all of you here at VJ, has had a positive impact on my process so far. Good to know, cherriesss Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 19:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccines para CR-1	One week from today. The wait is driving me nuts!! Yours is very soon, I send you the best wishes for a seamless, fast, successful interview! Thanks cherriesss Are you doing DCF? Your process seems to be one of the fastest! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 18:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccines para CR-1	Hey Loto! Yes, sounds very similar to ours. My husband's medical consisted of: 1. Lab work (blood) 2. Physical check up 3. Medical history info 4. Thoracic x-ray 5. MMR / dT / varicella immunizations Ours cost $158. They gave us the x-ray CD and the immunization ceritificate to take to the Consulate while the Hospital itself sends the lab work and check up info directly to the Consulate. When is your interview date, cherriesss? Good luck Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccines para CR-1	Hello MarcoGomes. We just had our medical in Panama and the three basic shots that we were told you need to have are: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Td (tetanus, diphteria) Varicella The doctor the Consulate sends you to, may have you take other shots depending on your age and any risk factors. Please see this link for additional info: http://travel.state..../info_1331.html Thanks cherriesss, we are in the same boat I don't know if it is useful to the OP. But let me explain the medical my wife did 2 days back in India. She had all the vaccinations taken before the medical. U.S panel physician provided: 1) Lab work 2) Physical checkup 3) X-ray 4) Blood test 5) Provided 3 vaccines - DTaP, Varicella and MMR She collected the report yesterday. Cost around $105. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Loto, best of luck for yuor wifes interview tomorrow my friend. Thanks Richi I am sure you'll succeed with that I-601 package. I was bit shocked yesterday, but now is fine seeing you around. Good luck and my wishes to your family too Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Hey Richi mate, glad to see you here again I am sure you'll overcome this one with I-601 waiver. All the best wishes to you and family Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	I know the appeal process is TOO LONG for the 3 year bar. It could take up to 24 months, the best course of action is not to appeal the only way to win it is if USCIS made a legal error. The better alternative is to rework the I601 packet, beef up the evidence and resubmit. Most overseas consulates are processing I601 applications in less than 6 months. Thanks brokenfamily for the input! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Anybody know how successful will be the appeal process in this case? 1) Less than 180 days overstay 2) More than 180 days 3) More than 1 year Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Look up I 601 etc. It is certainly not impossible, comparable to an English Comprehension exam. Just need to do your homework, or employ someone who has. Yes Richi had I-601 waiver handy. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 17:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Poor Richi! He has a waiver expedition in progress though, hopefully that will solve this situation. This makes me worried though... there was a time I may have overstayed by like ... 1 hour ,, but when I visited a few months after that.. I was approved for entry just fine.. I am glad it is not Richi. Richi, where are you mate? Please update your interview experience! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	No... not R Thank God Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denial for overstay	Who's that? The person who was here in VJ starting with the name R? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Drivers License CR-2 Visa	IR / CR -1 get the green card in the mail. Same for SSN. If the ssn doesnt show up you need to go down to the office with her and apply for it. Bring her passport and greencard proof of residence and her other driver license down to the DMV tell them you want to change her other license to a state license. Inky, Does Ohio DMV allow this? I know NJ does this without road test, but they need a written and eye test. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-03 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HELP!!! address change?	i did it online AR-11 and my husband mail i-865 yesterday so, do you know when i could get my green card in mail??? GC normally arrives in 4 to 6 weeks time after POE. If you haven't received SSN within 3 or 4 weeks time, visit the SSA office, fill SS-5 to apply one with the documents. Documents needed are in SS-5 instructions. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-02 01:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	HELP!!! address change?	i was landed @Cali 20 Nov i have to report my address changed could i do it online??? any information??? thank you!!! Yes, the beneficiary can do it online by completing AR-11. Petitioner needs to file I-865 officially. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-24 18:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 WAS APPROVED. Post Decision Activity? Now what?	Congratulations Luni Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-03 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	help!!!!!!!!!!!	You were a US citizen when you daughter was born? You've lived at least 5 years (as a citizen) in the US with at least two of those after the age of 14? You are her biological father? If you can answer yes to all of those then your daughter should get a CRBA and a blue US passport. I believe the State Department(only at overseas consulates) handles CRBAs and they have nothing to do with the USCIS. I'm not sure why they would have even fielded that question directly instead of referring you to the State Department/overseas consulate. George What George said above is correct, except a small change. At least 5 years U.S residency of the citizen parent can be in any status like USC, LPR. This official link discusses all the combinations - http://travel.state....nship_5199.html When we did CRBA for our daughter, I had around 2.5 years USC status and the rest as LPR. Rest all conditions I met. Based on OP's feedback, your child looks qualified for CRBA. You need to apply in the foreign consulate's ACS section and both parents must be present to do it. I think we got U.S birth certificate and Passport in around 1.5 months time. Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 03 December 2010 - 11:59 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-03 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 Approved!!!!	Great news Amber, Congratulations Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-03 18:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denied	the interwiew guy said i was cheating the government on my taxes which is a lie because i work for the state and the government knows everything about me so he made up a lie about my taxes also he says my husband and i was nt standing close enough in the picture together he said i was standing too close to the rev also i was trying to find is it a way to get another interview date are could i get another interview date he said from the time he gotten to the interview the guy was yelling in his face saying i dont feel like you and your wife married for love and thats not true i love my husband with all my heart only complait he had was we were not standing close to each other enough and he said my taxes was nt right which he a lie so please can someone tell me the next step iam crying in texas to be with my wonderful husband i miss him sooo much please help us okay i will try to post the paper soon thank you I don't know the issue of your taxes. But, other reason (not standing close enough in the pic) does not seem to be a real denial reason to me. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-04 22:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	denied	my husband leaves in benin and he had his interview at lagos nigeria where hegotten denied what is his next step after the denied do we talk to the america embasy are what please someone help us we are maddly in love Sorry to hear this! Please provide more information about the denial. Consulate must have provided a slip that will explain the reason of the denial and the actions to be taken. Grab it and post it here. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-01 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Fastest way to go about the NVC?	And what exactly are the requirements to be a "qualified candidate"? Somehow, applicant or the petitioner (OR is important here, because same sex marriage is not considered by the USCIS still, IMO) became pregnant (and some will think it as complicated pregnancy) Somehow, they want to study in the U.S soon Somehow, contagious disease happening in their country Somehow, the petitioner's or beneficiary's health becomig weak Somehow, natural disaster (flood under knee level or below!) is happening in beneficiary's country Now, Saylin, you may come up with your qualifications here I had some other qualifications, but they were only in our situation Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 05 December 2010 - 02:34 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-05 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Fastest way to go about the NVC?	awww way to put a damper on the hopes of getting through NVC in record time. Loto! but you better believe that once i get approved at CIS i'm gonna bother the heck out of you on how to be proactive the whole rest of the time at NVC Hahaha In the past, NVC was super fast and I think some other person completed in 13 days too in normal path. But current NVC is different than those old goldmine New NVC speeding tickets will be issued only to the qualified candidates Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-12-05 12:22:00