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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130&i-129f updated but......?

It seems they are requesting more information from you. It does not mean that they won't approve you, it's pending until they receive the additional information from you.



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 Help Please everyone help me

so did u put in 401k in it? i am too short of 2k and we have no savings since my husband lost all his investment during 2008 economy crisis. we also cant get co sponsor too. i really dunno what to do! to make things worst, just because we have to save up for this application, we did not file 2009 tax income. anyone can give me any advise how to move on from this point onwards! we are in a big mess


If you have not filed the taxes, you will have to explain it in a letter why you didn't do.

IMO, 401(k) has cash value and considered as asset. So, it must be fine.

But, I would pull the people in this thread, who have done this in the past without any issues.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi864 Help Please everyone help me
Yes, 401(k) amount's cash value of early withdrawal is:

Early withdrawal penalty - 10%
Withholding Tax - 20% (This is just withholding, not the actual tax)

So, you ultimately will get 70% of the distribution.

I withdrew my 401(k) long time back when I changed the employer. Other hardship withdrawals based on your plan is "extreme financial need".

Prepare a statement from your 401(k) plan based on the above.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-09-24 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI -864 Please help me Loto &Got NOA2
seko,

If your friend lives in the U.S, at least 18 years old, and U.S citizen (USC) or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), it is perfect. Then the friend can be the co-sponsor.

Your wife will be the main sponsor and will complete I-864

Your friend will be the co-sponsor and will complete another I-864.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTAX returns for I864

I am currently working on I864 as a petitioner for my husband. I have all of the tax returns for the past three years. Currently, I have had a very good and well-paying job since February of this year and have saved all of my pay stubs and got a letter from the HR. For 2007 tax return, I lived and worked abroad in Korea for most of the year. My total income for the year is 43,000 dollars, which is way above the poverty limit. But my adjusted gross income is 14,900 dollars, which is below the poverty limit. This is because my foreign income was not counted in the adjusted gross income for 2007 tax year because I filed 2555E along with my tax returns. Now, do any of you know if the adjudicators will count 43,000 dollars as my total income? Or will they count my 14900 dollars as my total income? I am a bit concerned about this.


You are all set. Their main review will be the last (2009) tax return and the current year (2010) income potential. You made a progressive income growth. So, you are absolutely good with I-864.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean adjusted gross income?

Thanks guys!

So for i-864 I should put my annual salary without taxes taken out right?


That's correct.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean adjusted gross income?

Hi Guys,

What does it mean adjusted gross income? Is it my annual salary or whatever is left after they take
away taxes?


Thanks a lot!


Adjusted Gross Income is gross income (combining from all source of income) and subtracting the income tax code's enumerated deductions.

Personal Exemptions, Standard/Itemized deductions etc. are subtracted from AGI to compute the taxable income.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 17:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2 Questions
You are all set, Jen and Greet :thumbs: No RFE for your AOS.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2 Questions

On I-864 when they want Annual income , is that the Annual income without taxes taken out?

Also I didn't make any income before 2009 and I just started this new first/job in June 2010, I got tax transcripts as proof of non-filing so do I just leave it blank where they ask for income for last three tax years? I figured writing "see transcripts" in red ink would suffice?


Anyone who can answer this I thank you greatly!
Jen and Geert


Jen and Geert,

Annual income in other words is the "Total Income" is the entry in I-864. This amount is basically without any deductions and taxes for 1040 filers. So, you will have to enter your pre-tax annual income there.

It will be good to attach last 3 years tax transcripts. Don't leave it blank. Enter the year and $0. Also, write an explanation in the cover letter or so why you didn't file taxes in the prior years.

As a first job (may be after graduation) is ok, but "may be" questionable. Very high income in this year "may" offset that negative part. However, I suggest you to do the below, if possible:
1) Add a co-sponsor if found
2) Add US petitoner's asset (33.33% of total will be considered) or intending immigrant's asset (20% of the total will be considered)

Good luck!
Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI arrived here for a month now

Hi Loto,

How are you doing ? I like all everything here in Baton Rouge cause the weather is close to Thailand ,I like the way my husband eat, he eats rice as mine and he eats all things I cooked for him, and we went out to restaurant 3 days per week, and he made cook while he was in day off too. Posted ImageHe 's really spoiled me like he 's spolied his cat, Sometime he pad my head like I was his cat Posted ImagePosted Image Am I his cat or I am his wife Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image


See, all enjoying moments in this beautiful life. I like it :thumbs:

BTW, I like Thai food very much!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 22:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI arrived here for a month now

Hi Guys,

Sorry If i don't come to update often, I would not believe I am here in USA for a month right now but I am really wonder so much about my green card, I don 't see my real green card yet after I arrived here for a month, Even I called to USCIS but the operator told me to wait until a month came, I see nothing in my husband mail box.Just all the husband debt Posted ImagePosted Image mail... The Homeland security told me a month ago while he approved my passport at Dallas airport that Green card will be mailed to me next 3 weeks and welcome notice and ssn, I just got only my ssn after I arrived here 13 days but not welcome notice and Green card yet,

How long have guys here got green card ? do you guys have any idea ?

thank you to fix my curious though. Posted Image


How's the U.S? Hope you like it!

Typically, GC arrival can take upto 60 days. You can take further actions after that period.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE QUESTION

Says The lissted income tax documents/irs statement for the years below are missing or incomplete. Schedules are missing for years 2009 . i did send 1040ez with w2s. Would i be able to send tax transcript insted for my rfe check list ?? or any help would be aprreciated


This is why I always suggest to mail only IRS tax transcripts with the AOS package.

You should include all the schedules since they are requesting it. Plus include tax transcripts too.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Can I support spouse with income from temporary 1 year job?

Thank you! I still live with my mother so I will add her as a household member and add her income.


Good. You will file I-864 and your mother will file I-864A.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Can I support spouse with income from temporary 1 year job?

Hello everyone,

I am filling out the I-864 for my spouse (I am a U.S. citizen). I recently got a temporary job that pays well over the poverty line but is only for one year. Can I just fill out the I-864 even though I only have this income (definitely) for one year? Or should I have my mother help me as a household member just in case?

Thank you!


Temporary job may be questionable. Why don't you add your mother as well as a joint sponsor to make the AOS stronger?

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help if you can!
Confused, Congratulations on getting married :thumbs:

Read the below guides:

CR1 process - http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 (Start this process after marriage when you have marriage certificate and other docs are ready)
Removal of Condition - http://www.visajourn...ontent/751guide

When your husband arrives in the Green Card, he can start working immediately in the U.S.

Since you would be married less than 2 years, you will get CR1 GC. That's why Condition removal is needed. So the second guide would be useful 21 months after his POE in the U.S with CR1 GC.

Total Fee:
I-130 filing fee - $355 (It will increase to $420 or so from the end of Nov this year)
Affidavit of Support Fee - $88
Immigrant Visa Fee - $404

Plus medical fee and other misc. charges such as mailing, photocopying etc.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Response to DS-3032 Question

So I received my NVC case number today and called NVC to give them our email addresses and I asked the Rep on when I could send the email version of the DS-3032 in. She told me it would take four weeks. So I said that I thought it would take four weeks if I wanted a mailed application. She said yes that the only difference is that now since they have our email addresses they will send application electronically instead of snail mail. This doesn't seem to jive with what I have read from looking at people's time lines and the Wiki shortcuts on sending email of DS-3032. I didn't really want to argue with the person so let it go after I didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Can I send the email as soon as I get the message that my file has been manually uploaded (which is what I thought) or do I need to wait for some message from NVC?
Second question since you are all here, do I call the phone number to see if the AOS bill is ready to pay or do I wait for an email? The Rep said again that I just wait for an email.

Thanks


Since you have NVC Case#, you can email DS-3032 now and also try to get IIN for AOS & IV payment too. It will land in your inbox sometime soon.

Study the below guides -

Department of State Official link - http://travel.state....c/nvc_1335.html

Also, follow LingChe shortcut (http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut) for fastest NVC processing. Current record is 13 days using LingChe shortcut in the past.

Here is my link - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse - I was lucky to finish NVC in 18 days.

OBX is another record holder (source - Saylin's NVC sheet, Thanks Saylin!) and she completed NVC process in around same timeline of mine.

Some countries such as Canada, Mexico etc. have NVC Electronic Processing as well. Here is EP Guru Darnell's link - http://www.visajourn...onic_Processing

Official site of NVC Electronic Processing and to see if you qualify - http://travel.state..../visa_4409.html

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 20:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS bill invoiced and paid but still no 3032 kit email?

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I'm in a similar boat. My case number was assigned 10/18 and I have yet to recieve ANY emails from NVC. My husband (beneficiary) emailed the DS-3032 10/19 and only got the standard reply. Haven't heard anything else and I haven't received the kit. My AOS was invoiced today and I paid it today. I called the NVC this evening. Same old story, wait two weeks.

I have read both the EZ Guide Spouse and LingChe NVC shortcut. According to the latter, the NVC won't do anything with the emailed DS-3032 until the NVC has generated one, however EZGuide says to email after you receive your case number. Not sure which is the correct way?

Anyway, I guess I will go ahead and send a hard copy 3032 tomorrow as well. Hopefully the NVC will get the ball rolling.


If you see AOS invoiced, shoot another DS-3032 email. Everything is same as the first one except prefixing the email subject with "ATTN: Supervisor Sue" and let me know the result.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 22:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust a question on the fly
This is the storage for USCIS - https://egov.uscis.g...office_type=NRC

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgot my visa!!! (Alham dullillah)...
Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance: Great news :thumbs:

Now, if you want to do your next travel plans faster, collect the passport with visa from the counter of VFS ;)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-15 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230

In reference to questio 35 on the form, it requests dates to and from the usa incl visa type.

my question is, do they request exact date and month and year, or month and year - will that suffice.

Ive been to the US around 10 times incl a previous K1. Some of the dates I can remember as its marked in my passport, but some are a big vage re the exact date of arrival or departure. I dont want to misrepresent anything, or miss a visit out - god forbid, I want to be as honest / accurate as possible on the form.

Ah, my apologies I see it now, they want mm-yyyy

In reference to the location - is that POE or the City I stayed.
An I assume Id attach an addendum for further visits on a seperate piece of paper?

Cheers guys


Richi, your self answer (mm-yyyy) is correct :star:

For location, city and state would be fine.

Your assumption of attachment is correct too.

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience, 28 October 2010 - 03:23 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help

No AP is needed. There's a stamp on his visa that serves as a temporary green card for one year. The actual card usually arrives within a month.



:thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT - Advice about Divorce Certificate for I-130

A photocopy is sufficient for the I-130 petition but you will need the originals or certified copies for NVC. While you are waiting for your NOA2 you will have time to order more copies. And yes, you will need to submit one for each previous marriage as per NVC instructions. Good luck!

"Who needs to submit marriage termination documentation?
If you were previously married, you must obtain evidence of the termination of EACH prior marriage. Evidence must be in the form of original documents issued by an official authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority."

NVC Document Requirements



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 16:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
Congratulations and happy re-union :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-20 11:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter a LONG AND PAINFUL JOURNEY....Visa Approved!

Thank GOD VISA APPROVED!

How long does it normally take to come from chennai to HYD?

Because my flight is booked on the 27th, you guys think that will be ok?

I will write my entire experience later on. I havent slept in a day or 2. GN!


Zeban,

Congratulations and that's the great news :dance: :dance: :dance:

Please write a review too and it will be useful to my wife too.

If possible, collect the passport from the VFS counter. Otherwise blue dart will deliver in 3 to 4 business days. So, you should be all set for the travel plans.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-20 12:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!
Congratulations and happy married life in the U.S :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding I-864
All of them are correct :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need to know something

what is dcf meaning?


DCF is Direct Consular Filing.

Some petitioners if they live in the beneficiary's country for some period of time, they are eligible to file I-130 petition at the U.S Consulate over there, rather than filing at the USCIS in the U.S.

For DCF people, I-130 will be processed at the foreign consulate, no NVC involvement, and interview at the Consulate. It is much faster and all the steps can be completed in few months time.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864

LOP, you got my vote!


HOP, Thanks from LOP ;)
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864

I need some help filling out I-864. I am filling for my husband whom doesn't live here. On part 5 (sponsor's household size), line 21h do I add line 21a-21g or 21b-21g?


Here it is:

You will add Line 21a - 21g on line 21h.

In line 21-c you can put 0 (since you already added your husband on line 21-a)

So line 21h would be total 2.

If you have any specific situation such as dependents or sponsored any other persons in the past, the total count will change.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864

I need some help filling out I-864. I am filling for my husband whom doesn't live here. On part 5 (sponsor's household size), line 21h do I add line 21a-21g or 21b-21g?


I don't have the form now.

You and your husband will be the total household size, if you guys' have no dependents in this relation or in prior relation etc.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-28 21:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited petitions
Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance: Hey, happy married life in the U.S :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-27 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with DS230 please help

Hey guys

how are you ?

I was wondering if any one can help me ?

1- first i got the approved on the site but i didn't get the hard copy yet ?

2 - in form DS230 what should i put in those points 14- 15- 16- 17- 18-



I had replied to you earlier in the PM. I see this thread now.

1) Hard copy will arrive in a week
2) That's all the petitioner's details since DS-230 is the applicant's/beneficiary's form. 18 is your marriage date.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for DS-230
:D

Yes all are correct!

Both PP office PCC is a must with DS-230 IV packet for all Indian applicants.

Police station PCC is also needed with the IV packet (though some had no issues with local police station PCC)

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Arrival time

Thanks again Loto - you've been an absolute rock for me at this difficult time :thumbs:


and CRN's gone AWOL or MIA !!


I read CRN's last post - he seems so frustated on that expedite issue. But he is lucky in other terms - he can visit his wife at least every 2 weeks. Only thing is he is losing his income without the job in the U.S.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Arrival time

Thanks very much Loto, i did just call and spoke to a T2 - obviously they cant give me specific info, i was checking to make sure they hadnt looked at the case again and denied it or something!! but they said in that short space of time its highly unlikely.

The T2 said they usually allow 30 days for notices to be received - and they have 90 days to send the case to the nvc (wow - didnt know that)! And if it doesnt arrive within a reasonable amount of time eg. 2 weeks we can request a duplicate copy.

So my thinking is that the last updated status of oct 26 was maybe when they generated the approval notice and / or mailed it out?


10/26 may be the file transfer to NVC.

30 days, 90 days etc. are all their standard message. It will arrive in 1 to 2 weeks time.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Arrival time
So the approval date is 10/22, since that was a Friday, probably the mail must have gone out the early next week. So, I fee you will have it tomorrow or early next week.

If you are worried about expedite, you can quote the same Receipt# of the NOA1 to NVC. Because NOA1 and NOA2 case# are same.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Arrival time

hi guys, our petition was approved on oct 22 and sates online that an approval notice was mailed out that day.
Its now a week and hasnt arrived yet, is this normal? I looked at our case status online and our case was touched on Oct 26. Any ideas why that may be -
Generating and sending out the NOA2 then (on oct 26) OR
Sending the case to the NVC on that date?

Im impatient as my wifes health is deteriorating so its quite a worry, we have letters to move forward hopefully with an expedite at NVC level, but obviously we need the NOA2 before we can procees through this difficult time.

Thanks so much for any help / advice

Richi


Richi,

On 10/22 what was the status in the website?
Also, on 10/26 what was the status in the website?

Status means "Decision", "Post Decision Activity" etc.

It is normal for a notice to arrive wihin 1 week, sometimes upto 10 days as well. Worry starts after 2 weeks, though.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife Pregnant vs. Medical Exam

If she is pregnant, you will need something form her doctor proving that she is pregnant. Also saying that she can't have a chest x-ray or such and such vaccine. Without proof, I don't think they will believe you. :thumbs: You should be fine though. Most people are understanding. :star:



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LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion Regarding NVC

I just sent an email with the email template but i included a scanned copy signed by me too and i mentioned that in the email as well

i will contact them on Monday and see if they got any updates

Does that look good ?


Sounds good.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 17:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion Regarding NVC

Thank you guys for the reply so at the top of the choice of agent form it says place case bar-code strip here before mailing to the national visa center

Where do i get that


You will get an email from NVC around 2 to 3 weeks after the NVC Case# generation with a PDF file that will have IIN, AOS fee invoice and "bar-coded DS-3032". You can use it. In the meantime,

if you are worried that is a long time to respond, the guide here has DS-3032 email template, that can be filled out and emailed.

Still worried - you can use that DS-3032 form without barcode, but write NVC Case# and CIS Receipt# on the top to deliver by mail or scanned version by email.

If all fails, shoot another DS-3032 email with everything same as DS-3032 email template, but prefix the subject with "Attn: Supervisor Sue"

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-10-29 16:09:00