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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresare they going to send it back??

I am puzzled ... My parents did their interview on 11/1/2010 and was blue slipped so that my mom can take in her old passpost so that the u.s. visa could be cancelled. they are set to go back on tues. nov. 23 do that get/ask for the orginals at that time BEFORE going to the DHL counter to pay the shipping fee.. or will the passpost will be returned and all the documents inside and to finish final processing in the usa and then they will be returned at POE..?


RICARDO4EVA2, It is more like Consulate specific.

I think, your parents should ask the Consulate to give the originals back on 11/23.

If they tell your parents "clearly" that all originals will be included in the passport courier, it is fine. But if it is not, then it will be difficut to enter into the Consulate building later.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-19 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresare they going to send it back??

Hi everyone..i just have a question...:)when NVC completes the case are they giving back the documents for IVpavkage for the beneficiary's interview...thank you guys in advance for future responses!!godbless...
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NVC will send all packages to the Consulate by DHL.

Your beneficiary will get the originals back after the interview from the Consulate.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-19 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to US during IR-1 procedure allowed?

It is permitted (assuming you have a tourist visa or can travel on the VWP). Just have the foreign spouse bring evidence that they will return home (lease to apartment, letter from employer etc), in case they get questioned at the border.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresClearing the cheque

Mine took about two and a half weeks. That's quite a bit longer than average, and the check didn't actually get cashed until the day after I received the text/email notification that they had received my petition (also a bit unusual). Hopefully yours won't take that long, but I wouldn't panic until it's been three weeks.


I had the same problem as well.

The reason was Chicago Lockbox had an address change on 08/03/2010. Though they properly routed all to the right address, some people had noticed a delay at that time.

Anyway, we have only 11 more days for the interview :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking AOS

HI Ladydare,

I was going thorugh your timeline where you have mentioned about the date when your AOS was entered into the system by NVC how you found it out.

Is there any website wherein you can track the progress of your matter.

Regards


DK


You will come to know it, when you talk to NVC live operator. Alternatively, you may listen to NVC AVRS, but it will be bit delayed for the update.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS wife unemployed at point of my CR1 interview

Since you have a co-sponsor, it won't matter.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed Question
You are good in NVC now - final review is basically preparing the last steps to forward to the Consulate and that includes the appointment date by email as well. You will hear your interview date within a week.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-19 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about the I-864 forms

Its always better to print forms directly from the USCIS website.Sometimes they sent expired or previous version forms. It happens to me,i got older version forms of DS-230 and other forms in packet-3. Mostly they also sent you the same forms which are available on their site.But on USCIS website you will get always the latest forms.



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Whatever forms that you need, you can find here on the USCIS site:
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

If you wait for the Government to sent you forms in the mail - you may be waiting for weeks (maybe months) to receive them.

Remember: be proactive & not reactive.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGreenCard

They always give 4-12 weeks timeline for the greencard,but as i know and heard that mostly people got their greencard within 4-5 weeks.



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I have been told 4-12 weeks on the average. Mine has yet to show up, been here 3 weeks :)

hey....we poed the same day



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Please help?????

Ok Do you think that I need to get the marriage cert retranslated again for the NVC. I can resend the photocopy of the original and copy of the certified translation that I sent in my I-130 packet. My husband can get the recent cert of his birth cert, police record, and court record with new translation from arabic to english, but he thinks that they may ask again to get these retranslated for his interview. What do you think is the best because in Morocco these certifications usually need to have a date of civil record no more than three months old. If he interview is longer than three months he may need to get thing again meaning he will pay three times for the same certification and translation records.

Thank you


I don't know about Morocco Consulate rules.

As a general rule of thumb, every document that is not in English must be translated to in English and provide BOTH the original in the local language and the one translated in to English to NVC.

Loto

Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 21 November 2010 - 01:46 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Please help?????
Birth certificate probably long version - because it will have all info such as parents' name and all.

Write beneficiary's name, DOB and NVC Case# at the back side of photographs. I have seen one guy to get RFE on that.

Also, provide NVC a photocopy of all the original civil documents.

How current? - All documents must be as current as possible.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOPT OUT of EP

http://static-forums...fault/blush.gif :(
I know. I tried explaining this, but he's concerned about identity theft and sending things electronically.


In this case, your co-sponsor is the God :star: Because you need him/her to bring your spouse here.

Then follow regular NVC path.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOPT OUT of EP
But your co-sponsor needs to provide his tax doc to NVC, any way.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat form does my sponsor fill out?

Being 21 (or younger) doesn't exempt you from having to file tax returns. If you've worked and earned money you may have been required to file tax returns. Check at the irs.gov website if you have questions.

If you live at the same residence then your dad would complete the I-864A



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Neal, now your answer is perfect :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat form does my sponsor fill out?

You are right LoTo.The OP said ,"there a part of my household, it is my father". So what does that means? Is her dad living with her at same address or its just like for relationship??


Sometimes, people confuses with the terms, Neal.

They will think it is my father, so he is household, and declare him as household blindly.

If his father didn't show him as dependent in the previous tax returns or his father lives at different address, I doubt his father would be under household definition.

Loto

Yes, see Anh map's note above.

Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 21 November 2010 - 01:51 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat form does my sponsor fill out?

Your father is living with you as the same address,so you will fill out I-864 & your dad will fill out I-864A. Here both of your income & assets will be combined.Also you need last 3 years or tax returns including W2s or IRS transcripts,copy of citizen certi,copy of passport,last 6 paystubs,job letter,bank letter(optional) and one proof which will shows that you and your dad are living at the same address.



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What happens if OP's father lives at different address?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp please

me and my wife we are marry 2 years go
and we hear that i can fix my papers in my consualt to in casablanca , my wife living in usa right now and me in morocco
can same one give me more information plz



Here is more information - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLooks like my NOA2 is on its way
Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

VSC filer - from August :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi recieved by mail today noa2



thank u loto...it was so hard to waiting... know i am very happy..i dont know whats next .when i need to call nvc how we pay to them... thank u for ur helps


What's next is here, melbar - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 00:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi recieved by mail today noa2
Congratulations Melbar :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI dont have tax returns etc.

Read the form I-864 instructions (specifically page 8) and you will see the expectations and requirements explained clearly.



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Loto

Co-sponsor is required in your case, a letter explaining why you didn't file (because you didn't make enough income if thats the case) and you can also get proof of non filing by filling out a tax transcript request form. Also by reading the directions on the I-864 it gives you decent directions on what type of financial documents they want.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 20:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Notification
Florence,

If you have tried with NVC and no proper update, try the below number.

DOS - To get a human, dial 202-663-1225, press 1 then 0. They will have clear answer for you.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Notification

We are in the last step of the process in which we are waiting for the NVC to close the case, its been almost 3 weeks and a rep at NVC said within 4 weeks the case should be closed, so any day now. I was just wondering how far in advance will we be notified about the interview date!?? If anyone has any info, please let me know!

THANKS!


As part of NVC closing and forwarding the case to the Consulate, you will have an email from NVC about the interview date.

Loto

Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 21 November 2010 - 04:38 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLabeling I-864 package

Need to, no. Recommended, yes. I did that will all the forms and documents. Printed the NVC case number at the upper right hand of all the pages. With my original documents, I wrote the NVC case number in pencil. :thumbs:



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescontacting the California service center

This is from page 6 of the I-129F instructions:

If you change your address and you have an application or petition pending with USCIS, you may change your address on-line at www.uscis.gov, click on "Online Change of Address" with USCIS and follow the prompts or by completing and mailing Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address P.O. Box 7134 London, KY 40742-7134

You did read the instructions when you filed the form didn't you? :whistle:






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Another question, I have a tourist visa that's still valid, can I go visit him while we're waiting?
Or should I wait until I get the K1 visa?


If you have tourist visa, you may visit your spouse. Bring all the ties to your country, just in case, to convince the officer at POE.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 21:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Bila,

If you are unclear with NVC rep, try the below tomorrow.

Call DOS and Get a Human. 202-663-1225 Press 1 then 0 for a live operator. They will tell you clearly where it is and when was forwarded to the Consulate etc.

Also, note that, NVC will wait for a batch of cases together to forward to the Consulate, though they say it is forwarded.

In my case, one operator (a kind soul!) told me my file was forwarded on Oct 28/29. But when I talked to many other operators in NVC and DOS, I got clear answer that it was forwarded on 11/5.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich paper needs to be submitted at VFS

Thanks Loto.


Oh boy, you counted I-130 to Interview date in seconds. I think you missed your wife so badly :P

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich paper needs to be submitted at VFS

Neal/Loto,

Can you guys confirm that medical report needs to be dropped off at VFS and not taken with you at the interview?

Thanks,


It is ok either way.

If you complete medical before VFS visit, you may hand over to VFS.

If you complete medical after VFS visit, you can bring it to the consulate.

Nice flexibility, huh? :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 20:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich paper needs to be submitted at VFS

Yes LoTo you are right.They ask only for Rs/387 if you have already submitted all docs at NVC.But people would like to bring all photocopies for their satisfaction.. :P


Neal,

VFS just wants money, if documents are at NVC :P

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 13:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich paper needs to be submitted at VFS

Brings all originals and photocopies of all documents. If you have already submitted at NVC then you dont need to submit it again.But if you have not submitted PCC then you can submit it.Also you need to submit the envelope of medical exam result and courier fees of Rs.387 at VFS.



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Neal, this is what did at Chennai.

Just paid Rs.387 and got the receipt. None of the documents (not even photocopies) were submitted at VFS since it was submitted to NVC.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich paper needs to be submitted at VFS
Hotzone,

You will get more responses here from the people who completed the IR1/CR1 interview at Delhi U.S Consulate :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ?

Why did you choose I-864, just out of curiosity?


Though all my income was from W-2, and this income was more than sufficient to cover the poverty line threshold, there was a "small amount" in the year 2008 which was a part-time work's income declared in 1099.

So, I didn't want to take the risk based on the 3rd test of I-864EZ.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ?

(1864 offers more info than EZ...so hopefully all is cool :innocent: )


Though I was qualified to file I-864EZ, I chose to file I-864 :devil:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ?

(Hmmmmm I am sponsoring a spouse, not a relative..... :whistle: I- 864)


In the above definition, a foreign relative includes spouse too :whistle:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ?

So if you don't need a joint sponsor then you only need I-864EZ correct?


It is this way.

You 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).

OP's I-864EZ's test on the 3rd condition fails.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 20:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ?

Whats the difference between an I-864 and an I-864EZ? and what determines wich one i fill out?


Read I-864EZ instruction properly.

You will not qualify for it, since you have a joint sponsor.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 20:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis it AP or not

sorry for late answer....mustafa co return my original document...my birth certificate and marriage certificate as well and im post my interview experience here..read it
first of all thanks of ALMIGHTY ALLAH to have a good interview experience
now i reach ISB day before becoz ISB is too far away for my current location then stay in sitara market ...this the best place to be stay ..where hotel AL hijrat..take only 600 par night ...good rooms and everything is prefect..early morning i m awake 4 o clock offer tahajad ..talk with wife..then 5 :30 offer fajar prayer n ready and leave hotel at 6 o clock taxi easily available n get 200 to drop me at shutle gate ...when i go there the shuttle room is full where little security check then i get shuttle ticket the in one counter i give him my cell phone and get the receipt of my cell phone ...tea some tea or water ..which is free of cost in shuttle room....7 :15 call US embassy passenger is come ..then we go walk through gate in shuttle after 15 min we reach US embassy.... then security guy say you build 2 lines one for immigrant and one for non immigrant this day is too many people becoz of reschedule interview of 19 nov candidates.... now we are going another security check then wait in HALL then one guy came in and collect interview letter then call to came in one room where one lady take fingerprints then we came in main waiting area where interview was taken i m receite all the preys i knows and do some wazifas at 9 o clock my name was shouting at window 5 i was go there a lady ask my name and ask which language u want to be interview...i say Urdu she OK wait we will call you..after 15 min my name was calling at window 7 a pakistani guy take my medical report and passport and ask me where is Ur city then he give me a sticker the same one is patched in back of my passport then he say wait for final interview..after 30 to 40 min my name was shout at window 3 where is lady is ready for take my interview
first she take oath for me then start questions
@ who is calling you in USA
@where you met
@what she do there
@what she tell you about the city where she live and what she saw there
@marriage pictures
@how many peoples attend Ur marriage
@how long she was in USA
@what you do when you go USA
@few more cross questions about confirming relation with my wife..like is ur first marriage etc etc
translator translate in Urdu everything
now she tell me everything is fine congratulations and good luck for go USA we will give you visa in 2 weeks and we inform you then you collect in mention area..she is not give me any type of paper only give me my original documents ...now im very excited and thanks GOD for that i m not any AP..but i m little scared about 2 weeks..... is any thing wrong.....


Sounds like, you are fine at this moment. Congratulations and happy re-united life together :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-20 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill Bankruptcy in th UK affect the process?

NOpe, as long as petitioner can handle your burden..doesn't reflect on what happens in other countries..or towards the beneficiary.

Howdy Doody guys..long time..I'm enjoying my vacation. Going to see my attorney this afternoon to submit the AOS and Ds230...gonna email the expedite with documents in the next day or two.

Going Deer hunting tomorrow and Wednesday...got all my other stuff done except medical.

Richi..when's your interview? I'm waiting...lol

Loto..did you fast track your citizenship yet?


Good luck with deer hunting, CRN :) When will be turkey hunting?

My naturalization - that was back in 2007, a normal track :) If there was a hen under my custody, I would have tried a fast track :P It was a kinda bachelor life at that time!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-22 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill Bankruptcy in th UK affect the process?

No, definitely not. :thumbs:



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-21 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressecond NOA

We got our text and email receipt number now the official i 797C Notice of Action came in today but for whatever reason we can't get it to work on the USCIS site. Any ideas?



Wait few days to see it in the USCIS website.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-22 18:28:00