Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	Pet adoption records with both names Wedding program order of service/event Thanks Ladydare! These also will be added Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 23:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	How about (1) joint bank account in benefitiary's country (2) Tickets, invoices, boarding passes of honeymoon trip (having both person's name together) (3) Invitation of any function or ceremony stating both names Good list, Thanks Er! I'll add all these points too. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	Thanks Raj! Any update on your 221(g)? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	Very Good Topic Loto Thanks Samoray Let me add one more: Joint title of the car Come on guys, please add more. I'll compile a final list and will add in the EZSpouse guide. Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 23 November 2010 - 10:17 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 22:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	good luck on 12/2/10 Thanks jkelly And good luck to your ROC too Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 23 November 2010 - 08:01 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 20:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	any joint clubs togather like ,sams club, cosco club, AAA auto club, aarp, the gym , sams club, loans togather, house closing, joint church tax statements,children in school records,school report card,stocks, driver both showing the same address, state i.d car receipt both names, new born baby medical bills,living will, That's good list, jkelly07 After all input is here, we can compile a final list and add it in the guide. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 19:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship	Let me just do a small write up for IR1/CR1 folks to prove the bona-fide marriage relationship. All are welcome to add their own points here. Some items listed here may not be applicable to everybody. Primary Evidence of the bona-fide marriage Original marriage certificate between the petitioner and the beneficiary issued from the official agency of the country Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage 1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property 2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence 3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources 4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary 5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship 6) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union 1) All the trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - like passport stamps 2) Auto Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 3) Health Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 4) Life Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 5) Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary 6) If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together 7) Pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion 8) Marriage documentation in the religious ceremony such as from church, mosque, temple etc. 9) Phone logs 10) Chat logs 11) Emails 12) Greeting cards, Marriage invitation cards etc. 13) Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary 14) Money transfer documentation that includes spousal support Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-23 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Worth filing an expedition request?	@Loto - this is Matt. We've asked about the passport multiple times, politely, and we've only ever gotten back a form letter saying that they're in the process of reviewing the documentation. I filed a immigration case assistance request with a Senator, partially because of the time it's taking, but mostly because of the passport issue. It's definitely THE most frustrating thing, is that to us it's a serious issue and they really could care less. Matt, It is a good option that you proceed currently. Just try the option that I have outlined as well. You should hear something to that email in a day or two. Also, provide the address in the email to mail the passport back. Plus, specify to complete the case since it has taken long time now. Good luck! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Worth filing an expedition request?	Sufrank, Email to NVC at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov Subject line - ATTN: Supervisor Sue; NVC Case# <>, Beneficiary name & DOB: <> Body must contain NVC Case# and CIS#, Beneficiary & Petitioner Full name and DOB. Also, specify why it is holding long? Mention about the passport thingie. And request to speed up the process. You should get the respone back on Mon/Tue. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-27 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Worth filing an expedition request?	Considering what everyone has said (thank you for the advice) I won't file the expedition request. My wife has been a strong proponent of me staying with her in Brazil. Not only do we love the country, but being apart is especially hard on her. However, after hearing what people wrote and combining that with her frustration with the NVC, she actually suggested I head back to the U.S. and take a job to ward off any potential, real, financial problems. We'll see. Good luck, Sufrank, for all good decision you make Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Worth filing an expedition request?	Sufrank, Your NVC process started recently. And you have mailed both IV and AOS package. What I am thinking, since you mailed your original passport to NVC, it is kinda hold now. Address that problem and try to get it from them, if you haven't received it back. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-24 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 & I-129	Hi Everyone, I am little worried about this, we have forwarded I-130 in July, and now it's about 4 months since we have received NOA1 that time we really didn't know about the procedure then we forwarded I-129, my question is as I am near to hear something and Petition is already entered in 5th month of processing will I- 129 going to effect on I-130 processing time or not, as I have read that they gonna approve them on a same day, and 129 will administratively closed after the approval. Every case is unique. Some cases take little longer than others due to additional background checks or whatever. Since you are within the officially posted timeframe of the USCIS, you don't have to worry about now. If it goes beyond 6 months, yes, you should worry about and get the help of congresspersons to enquire. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I'm Worried about the medical	john_007, As everybody is suggested, overcome this situation before you go to the medical with the U.S panel physician. If still it persists at the medical, do the following: Read the guide: http://www.cdc.gov/n...pdfs/hguide.pdfAlso, talk to the U.S panel physician about this, and possibly to the U.S Consulate as well. Normally, they will be "more worried" about the communicable disease of public health. But, if they say you need a medical waiver, they will advise you. http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC Touches more each day now	Good News for all of you with NOA-1 around August 4th I have been touched November 22,23,24,26. I'm only at the 4 month mark. So it looks like they are working hard for you before August 4th people & should soon be hearing about and approval in the next few weeks. Good Luck Yes, definitely I hope and wish most will be cleared NOA2 before the end of the year. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Fees after USCIS	After filing I-130 what are fees? I know the 88 for the income verification and 330 for NVC? Are there other fees like at the embassy ect? We are filing for ebassy manila Philippines. If you have paid everything at NVC, there is no fee at the Consulate. NVC AOS - $88 IV fee - $404 Medical cost varies (Typically $50 to $400) Plus some misc. cost for photocopies, mailings, courier etc. Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 28 November 2010 - 01:38 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Touch on Sunday	In fact, has anyone even BEEN approved through this route....CSC to TSC to Unknown USCIS to approval? That seems to be complex route Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 19:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Wrong info with I 864please reply	Good. If NVC requests it, you're ready. If not, make sure the beneficiary has it for the interview, as the Consular officers tend to be more strict than NVC.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 19:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tip for Evidence/I-130 Pkg	I got a tip today for proving your case with USCIS/NVC. It's a really good idea to write a letter of your own (as the petitioner) about your reasons why you CAN'T go live in your spouse's country. For me, it is because I have to live here to pay off my student loans. Also, having to take care of someone with medical problems is something that convinces immigration services to let your spouse come live with you here. Good tip! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Looking ahead...	-DP- Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 28 November 2010 - 01:23 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Looking ahead...	No, the USC is not required to be there. When I was in Montreal, lots of spouses interviewed solo Good luck Though most consulates allow the petitioner to be in, some will not. I check with my consulate and told me I will not be allowed to be inside the consulate. So, it is NOT required. However, if one can, it is good and will have some added advantage. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Package formats	Because you're very helpful! So, the first large table - that's everything in the proper order for the package? I've printed out that guide already so I have it on hand. Ah ha! This is also very useful: http://www.visajourn...ontent/assembly - I'll have to print that one out too. Indeed, that's useful. This is from official USCIS site - http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Package formats	Just wondering if a table of contents is standard for packages? I'm going to look after I post the thread, but is there anywhere on VJ or otherwise that lists out the construction of a CR-1 package in detail? Here it is - http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 How come I post the first for you? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 question re assets	As long as we are talking about assets, I have a small business that reports very little net income each year--for tax purposes, but I have a substantial IRA that way exceeds the asset test. What is your personal experience with tiny income combined with very big assets?? You should be fine. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 864 question re assets	Yes they will require an assessment. I think in today's market, one from 20 months ago would not be considered "recent", as house values change significantly. It must be a recent appraisal from a licensed appraiser. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Support to US Spouse	What I really need to know.... IS THE MONEY THAT HE SENT TO ME CONSIDERED AS INCOME AND BE DECLARED AS SO. I WILL BE USING THIS TO SHOW EXAMPLES OF "HAVING A BONAFIDE MARRIAGE" and could they say at the interview that this should have been declared and considered as income for the tax year 2009 which would put me over the amount needed to file? BTW, how much POWER does the office that interviews have when it comes to having "say so about how and who and when to file"? Just wondering..... Money transferred between spouses will not be considered as income for I-864. It can be used as secondary evidence of the bona-fide marriage. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864	Hi everyone. My husband just sent form I-130. I wonder if anybody has a similar situation to ours My husband is a disabled veteran. He gets paid trough the veterans affairs tax free and makes well over the amount needed for income level. He doesnt file any taxes because is all tax fre, do you guys know if they would give us any issue for that and if we need a co sponsor. as I said he makes way over the income level that is needed. thank you. You are fine since he makes well over poverty line. When you file I-864, just write a letter along with it - to show why he was not required to file the taxes, as you mentioned here. Good luck! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 13:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE confusion : Checklist not recieved yet AVR says it was?	Just a little update: The AVR as of Friday said "Case complete as of November 18th. Please allow 8 weeks for further instructions." (along those lines.) Thank you all for your wonderful support on this specific post. It really helped to set things at ease. On monday I got through and just double checked to ensure it was indeed there (my IV package) which it was. Again thank you! Amanda Congratulations Now you are in Montreal waiting room... Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-29 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE confusion : Checklist not recieved yet AVR says it was?	Sir, My AVR status says that they reviewed and found information missing or incomplete message after i mailed ds-230. And untill now i haven't got any letters from NVC at all, What does this mean? You are ahead and NVC is behind catching you. No worries! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-24 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	If N/A is not an acceptable answer, what about Question 11 on the I-134 Affidavit of Support - what should be written there? One poster said that we should write "N/A - K1 visa process for permanent residence." This is one of the examples given in Visa Journey guides. If I don't put "N/A" then do I check the box I intend or the box I do not intend. - I think it partly boils down to an interpretation of the phrase "specific contributions". Hope this doesn't feel like I am hijacking the thread, if so, apologies to the OP. ann and aties, I think you should post in another thread since your is for K1 fiance(e) visa. There are other forums specifically for K1 visa. OP is for CR1 visa. But, I'll answer to your question here. You need to check "Intend" and write a short explanation how do you intend to support the fiance(e). If you decline this Q#11, basically you are proving that you are NOT going to support your fiance(e). OP, I-134 is not applicable to you, Sorry! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	You lost me at the retirement funds haha. I haven't seen $5k since my student loan ......	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 01:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	Haha, yes, miracles DO happen. The "ez" guide was helpful. I printed out I-130, G-325A (filled out as beneficiary), and G-1145.. the others I'm filling in as much as I know on his part, just so I can see where I'd need more information, etc. A run through brings up lots of helpful questions You're welcome Also, don't forget to put the allocated $5K in retirement funds like IRA. Compound interest and tax deferred growth are miracle "Compound interest is the most powerful force on Earth" - Albert Einstein Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 01:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	Okay so he's a born citizen, so he wouldn't have one, and me never having gone through any immigration with U.S. before wouldn't have one.. and just leave it as N/A. See you are learning the process Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 00:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	Question: G-325A asks for my Alien Registration Number. How would I get this if at the time I'd be sending the form in for CR1 as the first step in the process? Petitioner - If he/she was holding a Green card in the past, he/she will have an Alien Registration number called A#. Beneficiary - If he/she has never held a Green card in the past, he/she will NOT have A#. So, enter NONE Loto Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 26 November 2010 - 12:32 AM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-26 00:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is hiring a legal agent worth it?	I don't know about the site you mentioned. Others will answer. Generally an attorney is needed, if: You cannot handle the paper work You are not familiar with the process You have complex situation in the immigration Just to name a few. However, if you have normal case (assuming filing IR1/CR1 for spouse) and wish to do it yourself, it will be worth to read this - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-25 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	5 Months passed, no NOA2	After 5 months my wife and i called uscis and the made Service REQUEST for us and we got the approve after 17 days so call USCIS and ask the , what's going there ? Reply from USCIS - Hey buddy, you are waiting so long. Let's check your petition. Oh, yes, it is clean, so let's approve it Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-19 00:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	5 Months passed, no NOA2	Since it is beyond the normal processing time, I would contact my congressman and senator. You can request them to make an inquiry on your behalf. Your case will, at least, be touched and hopefully approved immediately. Good luck with your case!	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-18 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS case updates	Hey guys NOA1 today, so now for barrage of stupid questions! I have entered the reciept number in the USCIS website and there are now links to "sign into my account" and "sign up for case updates" I assume i need to sign up for case updates to see any 'touches' Question is, can I (UKC) set up an account, or does it have to be the USC? Thanks! Both can set up - a mutual and love web site, this is Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-29 18:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Questions (LOTS)	*UPDATE* SO I managed to get a hold of my 2007 tax returns which is great but now because of getting it, it represents another problem. Its a 1040X, the amended return. The reason I filed this is because my ex-wife filed before I had a chance to and I wanted to file jointly to maximize the refund so we went back and did an amended return. I have my 2007 W-2s and such but I do not have hers nor can I get them. We do not speak anymore. Will this create a problem or can I submit this and NVC will know what to do? The numbers will not match up on the amended return because I am only providing my W-2's How to proceed? First of all 2007 tax return has no much weight and are optional too. Heavy weight is current year (2010) and just previous year (2009). Submit only your W2 with amended return and enter only your W2 amount in 2007 column. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-30 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Questions (LOTS)	I actually have that page on my google chrome bookmarks already I love how it takes out all the jargon and just gets to the point for the reader. AMAZING guide. Thank you so much!! Thank you, tyriun_j I just gathered all the information scattered across the board. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Questions (LOTS)	Since no one has answered this one yet, I'll just be sure here....I can, once fully assembled of course, send the whole I-864 packet without waiting for NVC once I have paid the AOS fee bill correct? Or do I have to wait for something from them? Once the status shows PAID, you need to print out the barcode cover sheet from the same site and mail the AOS packet with this in the address specified in it. The same exercise will be done for IV package too. Also, it is a good read - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-11-28 21:26:00