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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmoving assets before process is finished

If you ship prior to arriving with your visa you will most likely have to pay taxes on the value of the goods. If you wait until you arrive with your visa then you declare the goods that are being shipped with the immigration office and are allowed a one-time exemption of taxes on household goods. You can use this exemption for up to one year of your POE date. The CBP link explains it: https://help.cbp.gov...detail/a_id/354



Actually you have up to ten years to move your belongings to the US. The issue with the "one year" is that you have to have "had an item in your possession for at least a year" for it to be duty free. Your household goods cannot preceed you but you can transfer $ and purchase your home.
Moving Goods
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-13 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP

Unless you have some immediate reason why you must expedite your case, a month is not nearly enough time - even with an expediate, a month isn't enough time. You're looking at 8 - 10 months from petition to visa issuance.

Good luck

PS - get a new lawyer



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OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-13 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresclarification on question #22 on the I-130 form

Yes, you do fill out this part, you put "Montreal" where it asks what consular post abroad you will apply for your visa at. Montreal is the only consulate that does CR-1 interviews

NEVER leave a part blank on these forms

Good luck


:thumbs: Montreal it is.
OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-07 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNecessary to register marriage in home country?

Thanks,

I realise I CAN register it here in the UK, what I'm asking is .. do I HAVE TO register it here in the UK to avoid problems with our visa application..


No, I do not think it is necessary for your petition, the only thing USCIS is concerned with is that it was a legal marriage. :)

We married in the US and as there is no legal requirement to register a foreign marriage in Canada I never pursued it any further and it was never an issue.

Good luck on your journey.

Edited by OBX, 13 November 2010 - 02:00 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-11-13 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSubmiting more information

It is not needed at this point.

Loto



^^ Agree.

Generally sending unsolicited additional information to USCIS is not recommended; reason being, it is not likely to be matched up to your original petition. While it is difficult to wait the process out, second guessing what you submitted, you need to wait. If USCIS requests more information you will receive an RFE which will give you specific details of what they want and where to send it. That will ensure it does match up to your petition.

If you feel you want to send in more information regardless, good luck. Not sure where you would send it as your petition would have been forwarded to a processing centre. You could always try to call USCIS for guidance but good luck with that as they are not known to be too helpful.

Edited by OBX, 28 October 2010 - 08:40 AM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-10-28 08:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED :)
Congrats!! :dance: :dance:
Matt n ShannonMaleCanada2010-11-11 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp with I-864A join sponsor contract

I have all 3 previous year transcripts for the joint sponsor so the TOTAL INCOME line on the tax transcripts is the one I need to put on the form?

Thanks for the clarification :thumbs:


BTW, can't you get some recent paystubs for the current year from the co-sponsor as well?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp with I-864A join sponsor contract

okay I'm helping my joint sponsor by filling out the form atm and I'm not sure which income to list as it's different on the W2 and Tax transcript :wacko:

on the W2 where it lists Wages, tips and other compensation it has the income and not rounded off (I assume we can round it off on the form?)

On the tax transcript first page it lists the income from the W2 rounded off as .00
the second page of the tax transcript has a line that says

TOTAL INCOME......................$00,000.00 (this total amount is higher than the income on the W2 is this the adjusted gross??)
TOTAL INCOME PER COMPUTER.........$00,000.00 (this amount is same as total income on the page)

My question is which I'm confused about because I don't understand the whole Adjusted gross income thing that well, is which amount am I suppose to enter the one from the W2 or the TOTAL INCOME line on the tax return.

anyways hope this explains what I need to know if not lemme know because I need an answer :wacko:


If you or joint sponsor has latest employment letter, enter the annual income from this letter.

Otherwise grab the number Total Income from the last year tax transcript.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 19:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 NEED GUIDANCE

Seems they could save a lot of time and paper by letting the default agent be the petitioner and just giving an option via email to accept or request to send a DS-3032


Good idea ;)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 NEED GUIDANCE

If you use a scanned version of the DS-3032, what format should the attachment be in? PDF, JPG?


My wife attached the PDF version. It had barcode in it since it was emailed by NVC to us.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 21:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 NEED GUIDANCE

Did NVC send your case to the consulate without scheduling an interview? I thought that was part of NVC's duties.


That's NVC's duty. I'll hear it soon.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 NEED GUIDANCE

Thanks we have a joint email account we are using for everything I hope it doesn't matter. He emailed it from our joint account. Hoping they will respond soon. But my husband has the forms there he has signed I think I will have him scan it in and send it again also... Maybe will mail the hard copy as well. But it is likely they wouldn't get it for a week or so from Ghana and could be longer but wanted to get the info in there and hope all goes well with it...



Instead of a joint email account, I suggest you to create 2 separate email accounts - one for the petitioner and the other for the beneficiary. Then the beneficiary sends the DS-3032 email from her account.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-04 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 16, Thank you Senator DeMint

I just got off the phone with NVC and learned that my senator's request for expedition was requested, received and granted. December 16 at 7 am. Thank you VJ, all of you, and Senator DeMint who was apalled at the length of mine and my lovely wife's journey. I will never forget many of you, especially Loto and Darnel and my many Colombian friends. :thumbs: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
v


Congratulations and wish you all good luck on Dec 16th interview :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-04 21:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYES!!!! I-130 petition has been approved (NOA2)!!!
Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-05 17:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Was given incorrect green card

Hi, All,

Can someone provide some advice on this issue? Here is the story.

1. Applied for and received CR1 immigrant visa
2. Waited until we had been married for over two years for our POE
3. At POE, immigrant visa/passport was endorsed properly as IR1, as 2 year anniversary had passed.
4. Just received the official green card in the mail today and it is.... CR1!!!! Expires in two years!

But in the passport it is endorsed as IR1!!

This is 100% "their" mistake, does anyone know how I can go about getting them to properly change/re-issue the green card correctly as IR1?

So upsetting, I thought we were done with this struggle! Visajourney got us through the whole application process and we did everything right. I don't want to go through AOS after two years because we were admitted as IR1!

Thanks everyone!


Call USCIS to open an infopass appointment to correct this issue. Since it is USCIS error, you don't have to pay any fee, but to fill I-90 to replace the green card (http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD)

In a lighter note, Conditional GC holder do Removal of Condition (ROC) before the expiry of the CR1. It is not AOS.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresenough evidence?

Okay,thank you :) ....will keep collecting then...lol...
All the evidence can be copies though,right?


Most (may be all) of them can be copies.

Good luck to your immigration!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresenough evidence?

Hey guys :)!
I am pretty new here,but I think this forum is great and answered a lot of my questions already.We have been looking into filing my paperwork for a while and now I guess it is about time:).
So,I have a couple of questions concerning the evidence of a bonifide marriage.We have been married for over 2 years and are about to file the IR1.
I've been travelling back and forth to Germany for the past 7 years on the VWP.
I've been on the lease here in the States the past 4-5 years or so,because I needed the proof for my job.Would it be a good idea to put a copy of the lease as part of the evidence,since I don't really live here,but been staying here at times for a couple of month straight?
Other than that,we have a life insurance and a joint account here?Do u guys think that is enough or should I maybe also send some pics or something else?
Thanks for all your help in advance:).


Ivi


Every piece of information that proves the relationship would count.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresU.S. Citizen filing for my Infant Child who was Born before my Naturalization

Yes he would need the same visa. Get it going asap and then apply for an expedite on it so his application can "join" your wife's.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-24 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWould a fax of the employment letter work?

No, not to the consulate. Fax the employment letter to me so I can send it the the consulate.. :wacko:

My interview is done, I just need to send them the employment letter..which we have difficulty getting..so I was just wondering if fax would work... :(


I think you should contact the Consulate and ask if the fax is ok. Normally, they would prefer to see the original employment letter.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 01:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWould a fax of the employment letter work?

We are trying to get an employment letter but my husbands boss just isnt doing anything. We thought if we just make him fax the employment letter then he would do it. Would it work for applying the visa? Do I have to get an original copy with the signature?

Thank you in advance


Faxing to where? - To NVC or Consulate?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 01:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSIF 10/19/2010
Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-20 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to begin???

Adjusting status from the visa waiver program is in flux right now. Where most people used to skate by with ease, some local offices now deny all. Unlike marriages which are spontaneous and now they want to stay, you were already married, and clearly came back to stay, so the whole intent issue seems to me to not work in your favor. Add this adverse factor to the weirdness going on with the VWP adjustment, and it sounds like a recipe for trouble to me. I respect Jim's opinion a lot, so I would direct you to read his posts and comments in this thread: http://www.visajourn...er/page__st__30

Your safest bet is to file the I-130 and go the established legal route for him to get a visa to immigrate to the US. If you file the I-130 asap while he's here, you can wait out some of that processing time together.


That's a good advice :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-01 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Is LingChe NVC Shortcut?

loto please send this link in ur signature to me casue i am not seeing it LOL! thanks! u flew thru NVC quickly! congrats!


yankeesgirl79,

Atencio has given it to you :-) Thanks Atencio!

Gather all the docs before entering the NVC, be proactive with them and nake no delays from your side. Then you can get out NVC fairly quickly. When you are at NVC stage, I can give you some tips too.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Is LingChe NVC Shortcut?

You mean this
Contacted USCIS, VSC, Senator, Congresswoman to expedite. They were helpful, but do not qualify the expedite. ?


That's not the link, that's called text.

A link is short for hyperlink. In computing, a hyperlink (or link) is a reference to a document that the reader can directly follow, or that is followed automatically.

Having said this, link I mentioned is the EZspouse guide in my signature.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-21 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Is LingChe NVC Shortcut?

Can you summarize it, what is LingChe NVC Shortcut?


A summary is there in link of my signature.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-21 10:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 and or IR1

Can someone please tell me how this works? When I initially applied for my husbands visa I applied for a CR1 visa but now we have been married well over two years. So when he goes to the interview, which I assume he is getting approved this time after being denied the first time, (wishful thinking) will they automatically know that he should get an IR1 visa ? or is this something we have to specify to the embassy? Thanks in advance.


If marriage is well over 2 years at interview, it is likely to get IR1 visa. Just mention it at interview time, it wouldn't hurt.

At POE, also mention the same.

Even all these, one guy still got CR1 plastic card. If that happens, file I-90 with the USCIS with an infopass appointment. Since it is USCIS error, they should waive the fee.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 13:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 - Foreign Assets?
Here is the manual (Page 21) - http://www.uscis.gov...ppafm062706.pdf

(A) Evidence of assets. Evidence of the sponsor’s assets should be attached to the Form I-864. Evidence of the principal sponsored immigrant’s and/or household member assets should be attached to Form I-864A. In each instance, the evidence should establish the location, ownership, and value of each listed asset, including any liens or liabilities for each listed asset. Evidence of assets includes, but is not limited to:
• Bank statements covering the last 12 months, or a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution in which the sponsor has deposits, including deposit/withdrawal history for the last 12 months, and current balance;

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 00:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 - Foreign Assets?

Thanks Loto... We'll move the funds from our joint account in Canada to her US account so it really is OUR money we're moving. Do you think the transfer may be seen as questionable even if it was in her name already?


MVJ, It should be fine.

As I said, do the transfer well early before the AOS review. You need to provide the bank statements as supporting document for the asset declaration. Few months would be fine, but the manual clearly says last 12 months statements.

Some people have gone through it with last few months bank statements, as well.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 - Foreign Assets?

Very interesting...seems I missed the 5x requirement. My assets are in CDN$ so if I move it to a US bank, will the requirement be 3x again? Exchange rate is at par right now...


If you move back to you account in the U.S, it is still 5:1.

If you move back to your petitioner's account, it can be considered as 3:1. But if it is recent transfer while doing AOS review, it "may be" questionable. Little bit gap between the transfer date and AOS review date would help.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 00:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 - Foreign Assets?

Assets located outside the US are evaluated at 5:1 rather than 3:1. It may be different for assets in Canada.

Asking this question in the Canada regional forum may get confirmation regarding the 3:1 or 5:1 ratio.


You are right, Anh Map :thumbs:

Beneficiary's assets are evaluated at 5:1.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 23:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 - Foreign Assets?

Hello VJ Collective Wisdom - We will have no income showing on our i864m instead we plan to show my(applicant) Canadian based liquid assets show 3x 125% of poverty levels. Just wondering if these assests must be US based or can they be in Canada? Thanks!


Applicant's (beneficiary) assets can be anywhere in the world. But you need proper appraisal (recent) by the certified appraisor in your country as supporting evidences.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-06 23:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresError on Interview Notice

I have just received the interview notice though email. NVC used her maiden name not her married last name on her passport.
Is that going to cause any problem? If yes how can I fix that before the date of the interview?


Consulate will issue the visa in the name as in the passport.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresphotographs

No interview date yet LOTO?


CRN, Waiting for to hear it next week...

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresphotographs

it is for IV package.


If it is IV package, yes, it is suggested to write NVC Case#, Beneficiary name and DOB back side of the photographs.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion NVC

I'm including in my document packet the AOS bill and IV payment receipts, but do I need to also include the Invoice fee bills I printed up the IV bill from email just in case, but not sure if they need it as proof or not?


Barcode coversheet is enough.

Payment receipts are not needed. But if you don't trust me, you may include it :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

When you mention first year of working does that mean you haven't filed income tax before? IF you haven't it's best to still fill out a tax transcript request form to receive a proof of non-filing as it does mention further proof from IRS in the I-864 directions and a letter written by you explaining why you didn't file.
It's best to be thorough in my opinion.

Also if you started work this year and it hasn't been a full tax year send 6 months of paystubs or paystubs since the start of your job as proof of your income.



:thumbs:

NVC or Consulate no way knowing why you didn't file taxes in the prior years. Instead of them do guess work, I suggest you to explain it in the letter. Better play safe game!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

You fill and sign form I-864 and provide your tax and employment documents
your brother fill and sign form I-864 and provide his tax and employment documents
Good Luck



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa petitioner staying in Philippines

I'm confuse about something. I'm the petitioner. I read somewhere that I need to be in the U.S. during the time of my spouse interview for her CR-1 visa. Is this true?


That's not true.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-07 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot our NOA2 on Oct 22

Hello, I am just curise how fast you got your i-130 approve. Did you expediate?
congradulation anyway


I tried to expedite I-130 but got denied (I knew that).

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-26 19:53:00