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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe got NOA2 ON TO NVC NOW

WE GOT NOA2 YESTERDAY NO RFE MY EMAIL NO NOTHING BUT WE GOT IT MY QUESTION IS ALL DOCUMENTS ARE ON MY MARIED NAME BUT MY PASSPORT IS ON MAIDEN NAME . FORUM ADMINISTRATOR PLEASE UPDATE IROR S LIST FOR OTHERS I COULD NOT DO IT MYSELF GOD BLESS ALL GOOD PEOPLE


Congratulations on your NOA2 :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-10 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmiting more information

I considered doing the same thing with the NVC. Decided to call them 1st and ask. The lady I spoke with said if they pull your case to add anything to it, it gets bumped back. Now i'm concerned that sending my wife a notorized copy of our timeline may not be of much help. We've been waiting for a interview date since Sept 3, 2010. Since then, i've got our timeline complete, just need it notorized. I also plan on printing all of our emails, phone records, yahoo chat. My wife, has all reciepts from Western Union, the flower shop. When I was there in June I gave her a ATM card from my bank. ATM's in Vietnam are bad for not keeping paper for printing reciepts for withdrawls. So I printed all my bank statements showing when she withdrew money. I'm pretty sure we have more then enough evidence, to show we married for the right reason.
My concern, will the CO take the time to look at all our evindence. It looks like it might be luck of the draw.

I've only been a member here for a couple of weeks at most. The timeline I keep reading about. This is the only place I've seen it mentioned. I think that might be the one piece of evidence to help us see pink. :)

Thanks VJ


You can add any missing required documents at NVC stage, before RFE was generated.

Adding secondary evidences of the marriage - Can't you produce it at beneficiary's interview time?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmiting more information
I just said my opinion. Now it is up to you.

Definitely it is not Chicago Lockbox address.

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 22:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmiting more information

My petition is currently in initial review.

I have some informations that might help my case.

Should I send USCIS the information without them requesting it?


It is not needed at this point.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 21:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Questions

Thanks Loto....Then would it be a good idea to put both address`and include a letter explaining why I´ve been out of the country for a yr.


Letter explanation is ok.

But to prove domicile, there are things in the list I gave you.

Filing taxes in the U.S and may others are the best evidences to show the domicile.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 00:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Questions
When you fill the last addresses lived, please fill it with the correct addresses.

If they want they can check everything on the application. And if they find it, it will be a mis-representation and it could fetch severe penalties including the U.S entry ban.

This is a good read if you are concerned about the domicile - http://chennai.uscon...ponsors0912.pdf

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmailed NVC since Oct.27 but there is not Auto Response
All are correct, due to heavy volume, it may take 1 to 2 weeks for them to review regular email enquiries.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-03 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressomebody help me what to do first
The EZguide Samoray gave you is the simplest and easy to digest for you for the total process.

Check your baby is qualified for CRBA and to get the U.S passport.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional

Loto,

What is this number for? I am always looking for good resources and save them in my "fav" folder as one never knows when they may need such thing!


Luckywife2007,

That's Dept. of State tel#. It can be used for any visa related questions.

But, I use it from post NVC operation until interview clearance.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional

I've done the research ,and have my congressman's website. your right i do need to sign a release of information form before they will even contact the NVC. I've asked the NVC if we were on AP,and told no. Your also right being patient is very hard. I aso know they only set interviews the 1st 2 weeks of the month. If nothing by monday night the earilest will be January 2011. I'm looking at traveling back to Vietnam for Christmas and New Years.

Thanks for the input


Check this number too DOS# 202-663-1225. Talk to a human during business hours to see what's happening behind the scene.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 23:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmailed DS3032

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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Problems

As you are both residents of Germany and married the Direct Consular Filing path through the Frankfurt Consulate is best for you two.

These FAQ for the I-864 ought to help you with some questions. >> http://travel.state..../info_3183.html

US Citizens + Residents (Green Card Holders) are taxed on worldwide earnings. So it is likely that your husband needs to do some work filing back tax returns for 2008, 2009, and prepare to file for 2010. Even if he would not owe any taxes the returns need to be filed.

You cannot work legally without employment authorization or a green card.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIRS filing I-864..no return filed last year..

The requirement is that a person proves that they were not required to file. Not that the sponsor did not file a return.

Your wife's letter needs to cite the IRS rule/requirement validating her claim.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIRS filing I-864..no return filed last year..

so my wife didn't make any money..as she was in school..so, jsut have her type something up..gotcha.


That's correct - letter of explanation.

In fact even if she made few dollars, she doesn't have to "mandatorily" file the tax. Because there is a min. income earned to file taxes in the U.S which I believe somewhere $18K for MFJ.

Having said this, it is a good idea just to file taxes, because anytime transcripts can be pulled out for any purpose in the future without writing our own explanation.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 23:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIRS filing I-864..no return filed last year..

There is no form to download and present. You may have seen comments from members who have requested proof of non-filing from the IRS.

Reading the I-864 instructions you will see on page 8 what the sponsor needs to provide. (see below)

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 Filing Instructions to determine whether you were required to file.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC is driving me crazy

Hello,

Do you have any idea how long it takes for a money order to clear at the NVC?


I don't have exact statistics. Since it is not an online payment, it may take a week or two to clear.

Do you still follow the paper and snail method?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC is driving me crazy

Hi Vjers i have been here for a while learning from you all great people, i need help with NVC i want to know if sending the AOS and the DS-230 without NVC requesting them is going to delay the case or get the visa denied
my husband sent the DS-3032, i paid the AOS and IV, sent the AOS packet but i havent heard anything from them yet since i sent it and its been 2 weeks and the AVR is saying we have sent the immigrant instructions on the 5th of november

i need advice, thank you


You need a read - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-13 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC EMAIL

I received an email from the nvc saying my petition "has become eligible for further processing at the NVC" It says before my petition can be processed I need to pay the Aos fee of $88.00, Now i will make the payment online, but first I need to email them my wifes new address cuz she moved after we sent in the 1-130 form. Everything seems to be moving really fast now.


Yup, it is :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquick question on choice of agent form

can I forward the email i got from the nvc to my wifes email and have her electronically fill out the form appointing me as the agent and then send it by email to the NVC? I already have the original paper copy she signed and sent to me in the mail but this can be alot faster.



Yuo need a read - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV BILL

The AOS & IV fees are both independent of each other. The AOS is invoiced first & the IV is invoiced after the Choice of Agent is accepted.

"Not Invoiced" usually means that NVC have not accepted the DS-3032 yet. If you (or the beneficiary via their email) have already submitted the DS-3032 - wait a few days for them to accept & generated the IV bill.

It is the weekend - usually nothing happens on the weekend - except stress. :bonk:



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Mikhail, I have given you an EZ guide in your prior post. Please read it, it won't fetch your more than 30 min. of your valuable time.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReeceived a letter from USCIS today
I wish you good luck for a speedy NOA2, Lisamarie :thumbs: (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReeceived a letter from USCIS today

Loto, you mean because of his first or last name? I really don't understand...


Lisamarie,

Yes, they will feed all the parts of the name (last, first, middle) including DOB and other data to the name check and background system.

I have seen so many innocent people who struggled due to this.

I wouldn't complain the USCIS too because it is part of the national security. Only thing I wish from them is to wrap up this name check in a month or so.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 17:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReeceived a letter from USCIS today
For some case, the name check at USCIS sucks!

It looks like yours is among them, just my opinion. If yes, it will take little longer to complete this process, to be honest.

But I wish you a speedy NOA2!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresam i getting myself in a panic

digested and bookmarked - thanks again! :star:



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresam i getting myself in a panic

hello and HELP!!

doing a bit of reading and clicking and i have found instructions for the I-824 form 'application for action on an approved application or petition'
it says that it is to be completed and sent to USCIS along with $340 so that they will forward our petition to NVC...
when are we supposed to send this form? and are we even supposed to send this form...or were we supposed to include this form with our I-130??

i am getting myself a bit worked up about this because we followed the visa journey guide to the letter and it says nothing about the I-824 form.
i am now sitting here thinking they are waiting for this form and will continue waiting for it until we 'realise' and send it in...
:blink:

cheers :)


truebrit, there is no I-824 in your current process.

To ease your fretting, there is a medicine here :star: Please swallow it with bit chewing - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got a CR1 visa in less than 2 months!!! Can we enter the USA for one week and come back 6 months later?
Here is the guy - Er Neal (http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=90996) - who did spousal visa DCF in less than 6 months time.

And his interview is today! Good luck Neal :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got a CR1 visa in less than 2 months!!! Can we enter the USA for one week and come back 6 months later?
Yes DCF is available only to spousal visas.

Residency requirement varies by the country.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 20:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got a CR1 visa in less than 2 months!!! Can we enter the USA for one week and come back 6 months later?

DCF=Direct Consular Filing that is if you live in the country of your S.O. for a period 6 months.


Shenzhen, That's a general one.

I know a guy from India who did it (DCF) with 3 months residency.

Some countries may ask even more time to do DCF and more proof of residency requirement.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got a CR1 visa in less than 2 months!!! Can we enter the USA for one week and come back 6 months later?

What is this direct filing option? Does anyone know if a 129F can be filed at the Seoul embassy too?


There is an email and phone# here - http://seoul.usembas...ov/contact.html

If you ask them your questions, you'll get the answer.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV PACKET

the EZGUIDE says that the IV packet must include the ds-230 part 1 and 2, so that means that i still send in the forms that my wife signed and mailed to me even though my wife already appointed me as her agent thru email?


Since you are the agent, yes.

Make sure to complete all 4 pages of DS-230 by her. Sign only Part1 (2nd page) by her. Do not sign on the 4th page (Part2).

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question
Congratulations and you are good if the forms are the latest :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 application transfer to texas?

my husband filed I 130 last june then we got the Noa1 july..and now we are waiting for noa2 or the approval. But last week my husband received a letter from USCIS saying that our application will be transfered to TEXAS service center for processing.....now we dont know what that is...is that the NOA2? maybe not but whats it all about?



You are not alone.

To see other bunch of people, visit here - http://www.visajourn...service-center/

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 22:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresN02 Not Received but Received Eligibility Letter - What Next?

Yes I moved 3 weeks after submitting my i-130 and completed the change of address form online. They have the new address because the eligibility letter from the NVC was mailed to my new address. Thank you for that.


Thank you that was very helpful. I read the EZGuideSpouse yesterday, but it also spoke about the NOA2, that's why I asked the question about what to do if you don't receive it. Thanks again.


It is a good idea to have NOA2 in your file. Contact USCIS to get it.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-14 22:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED :)
Great news, congratulations! :dance:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-10 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
:dance: Congratulations.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-11 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete at NVC!!!!
Congratulations on your case completion. I think there may still be a chance of a December interview depending on how busy your particular consulate is. I am sure someone with experience at your consulate can comment. Good luck! :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-09 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIM APPROVED!
:dance: Wow an approved August filer! Great news, congratulations!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-31 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite approved at NVC level
Congratulations on your expedite and good luck. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-09 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWELLCOME LETTER.
Congratulations!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-13 08:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune Filer for 2010 Approved

Hello VJ,

I just want to say finally!!!!! Step Daughters I 130 approved Nov. 9, 2010. I filed the petition June 13th, 2010 and it was a long wait and know here comes NVC. :dance:



:dance: Congratulations and good luck at NVC!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-13 08:56:00