Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how long after I-30 Approval.	Hello all. Yesterday my wife got the text message that the I-30 application has been approved. Finally after almost 5 months. This is great news! However, I would like to know what is the time frame for all the paperwork after I30 approval, just to start planning before the interview and all that. Please post in your latest experience. Thanks in advance! Congratulations NVC 1 to 2 months + Consulate another 1 to 3 months. Please read and follow this guide for the process - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	The Beginning before the beginning	Congratulations! You may want to consult the VisaJourney guides for CR1 applicants (conditional permanent resident visa for spouse of U.S. Citizens; this is issued to spouses of US citizens who have been married less than 2 years): http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 OP, Which Consulate your beneficiary goes for interview? Typically, Indian Consulates will assign the interview in 1.5 to 3 months time after NVC Case Completion. If you need a high level overview of this process, here it is - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 21:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	The Beginning before the beginning	Plus follow this guide - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 19:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how long take k3	The K3 is dead, plus as you are married 2 years, the IR-1 is far superior, he'll get a ten year greencard upon entry. In theory, it shouldtake6-8 months, but Muslim men often get stuck in AP (security checks) after the interview.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how long take k3	thanks pples for helps now i know that i need to do k3 , you know that my husband live in morocco and we are marrd 2 yrs go. my ask is : how long it will take this k3 from time then i full it to my husband intrvw? i ask this because i miss my men hmhmhm Your best path is not K3. You need to file IR1 for him. It can take around 8 months to a year. When he reaches the U.S, he will get Green Card. Read and follow this guideline - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Preparation. Help	Hi VJ members! I have my interview on Thursday 28th and Im preparing my dox. I need you read the list and tell/suggest me if Im missing something: IV package: DS-230 part I and II Birth certificate Marriage certificate passport data page police certificate 2 photos All the translations I864 package Sponsor's I864 W2 2009 2009 Tax return Last 6 pay stubs joint sponsor I864 Joint sponsor 2009 tax return joint sponsor w2 form 2009 Last 4 pay stubs joint sponsor proof of citizenship Copy of I130 Medical results (to pick up on Wednesday) Appointment letter appointment fee ($15 + taxes in my country) Dominican ID my passport Cash Evidence: 500-1000 photos (dating, wedding, pregnancy and more) joint bank account Emails money receipts joint leasing contract Our daughter and... Im looking for more Howlong, The detailed list is here - http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US If anything is specific to your Consulate, other people from your country will add Good luck! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 & Medical report	Can u ( any one )tell me if a case is in AP after the interview , do the CO retain the medical reports and do he asks to sign the DS-230 part 2 ?? I don't know which consulate are you? I just digged about AP and "things after interview" from Chennai Consulate website for your read - http://chennai.uscon...processing.html Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 & Medical report	I had my interview in sep 2010 , my case being held on AP. The CO did't ask me to sign the DS-230 part 2 and he retain all my medical reports..Is this common when the case is in AP ????? Thanks in advance Yes some people get AP after the interview. It will be cleared in few weeks to months. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	So I think we are gonna mail it too. Do you think it is to much to ask for if we include both the DOB change along with the choice of agent ? Would make sense that they have both in their hands at the same time I'd say Since I express mailed DOB correction package, I just included the hardcopy DS-3032 as well. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	Well just hope that it will go fast from now and wont be slowed down any more.They said it does not make a difference if one emails or uses regular mail. Oh well as soon as the AOS shows as paid(just paid) we will express mail the aos packages , and hope they wont need any more info.Thx guys They told so They will also tell it would take 6 to 8 weeks to get your NVC Case# after I-130 approval. Did it take that long? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	True but just wanted to make sure,as even though we did everything correct so far they have a wrong DOB.So not to imagine if one was o make a mistake. Thx flyer10, As I told you I was also stuck in NVC error for my DOB entry. It took almost a week to correct it for me. Sending an email to them will take 1 to 2 weeks to correct it. Without correction, you can't even talk to an NVC operator to check further details on your case file. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 12:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	Well they told us just go ahead with everything as it might take a few weeks to correct. So I also send the passport copy with the choice of agent for by email again. Can we go ahead and pay the AOS fee now ? Yes you can pay and complete AOS package. When DS-3032 is accepted, you will see IV invoice, then you can proceed that. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	So do we have to wait to pay the AOS fee until they updated the choice of agent ? We sent it by email and wanted to go ahead to pay the fee. In our case they even got my wife's DOB wrong although its right on all papers(already submitted pasport copy for that) thx to all AOS fee you can pay when it is ready. It does not have any link with your DS-3032. Read this overview - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	url to pay for ds-3032	So do we have to wait to pay the AOS fee until they updated the choice of agent ? We sent it by email and wanted to go ahead to pay the fee. In our case they even got my wife's DOB wrong although its right on all papers(already submitted pasport copy for that) thx to all You're in the same situation of mine - DOB wrong entry in NVC system Please follow my timeline for NVC. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Some help on Form G-325	I am filing an I-130 for my wife and wanted to know if both of us need to fill out form G-325A. For reference and less confusion I am a US citizen and was wondering if I also need to send out this G-325. I searched on the forum but came up with different answers. This is what has me confused on whether or not I should send one also. This is what it says: What Documents Do You Need to Prove Family Relationship? You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and your relative. If you are filing for: What Documents Do You Need to Prove Family Relationship? 1. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation: D. A completed and signed Form G-325A, Biographic Information, for you and a Form G-325A for your husband or wife. Except for your name and signature you do not have to repeat on Form G-325A the information given on your Form I-130 petition. The underlined part is whats confusing me. So do I need to send one also or not? USC petitioner will complete one and the beneficiary will complete one. Here is an overview - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	cr 1 visa section 21	Yes canadian_wife, I told how I did and I was in the similar situation of the OP too. In Pakistan and Indian culture, we do follow arranged marriage, mostly. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	cr 1 visa section 21	I put 3 weeks in our first I-130 process and our marriage was just 6 weeks before that. Our I-130 was approved in 3.5 months time without any RFE. Also, this time I put 2 weeks and it was approved in 2.5 months time. Loto Edited by LotOfPatience, 23 October 2010 - 07:57 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 19:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	cr 1 visa section 21	Ok we are almost complete with filling out the i130 but I have a quick question and I know you all can tell us exactly the answer Section 21...give last address at which you lived together.... We stayed together for 2 weeks during our wedding and honeymoon....so do we use this as the last lived together address for the two weeks i was in karachi? I dont want to lie about living togehter but at the same time...i dont want to lie we totally and happily lived together for two weeks!! Thanks!! Ameena Abbas You can put those 2 weeks as the last address you lived together. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-23 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I have 2 questions about whole process	i was reading this forum today and found some info here http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse about all cr1 visa process.... but 2 things are not clear to me. first is - it says " Be proactive with NVC to speed up the things,email NVCINQUIRY@state.gov to provide both the petitioner and beneficiary email ,Email DS-3032 ..... ) So does it mean i have to take this steps before USCIS says so? If i do that, can that mess up something? Im hesitant to do something i was not to do so. and what if i send email to USCIS with DS-3032 and after that receive in the mail same request from them? do i send it again? Second (and most important) - i read about IV Packet which containts 2 Passport-sized photographs of the beneficiary,Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the beneficiary ETC... So is it me (US citizen,petitioner) who needs to send it to USCIS? Or my wife (currently in europe) ? If its my wife, where she send it? to US ambassy? thanx Which stage of IR1/CR1 process are you? also, please update your timeline too. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	File #....Alien #	You all have been so helpfull since my start of this,I look forward to help "newbies",as my expeirience progresses. 2 part question if I may: G-325A form::::::::::::File Number.....A?,I do not have a file number yet,correct?Leave blank then? I-130 form:::::::::::::Alien Registration number for spouse?she has never been to usa,would she have number?she has passport to visit China,but we r both unsure of this? Thanks again everyone! Write N/A in both cases. Don't leave it blank. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	iv fee bill email	i did i filled out my timeline so when can i be with my husband after paying the iv fee bill 1/2 months? do u have any idea? After IV fee payment, you need to mail the IV package to NVC. Hope you guys already mailed the AOS package. Then NVC has to review both packages. It might take 2 to 4 weeks. After that, NVC will schedule the interview at your U.S Consulate. It can happen in 1.5 to 3 months time. If you pass the interview, you will get the visa on the passport. Then you have to buy the airline ticket. Then you can reach your husband in the U.S. Hope this helps out. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 20:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	iv fee bill email	You need a read - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse After NVC Case completion, they will schedule the interview in 2 to 3 weeks time, depending upon the Consulate interview slot availability. Good luck! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-22 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Joint Sponsor I-864 for Immigrant Visa Application	ChaseCallen, Inline responses. Loto Hi everyone! Hope y'all are doing well. I found out, through one of the VJ members here, that in calculating the income of a petitioner who works in the military, only the basic pay (excluding the BAS and BAH) minus the taxes, medicare and social security will be considered. My husband has three dependent children from his previous marriage. Following this formula, he is a little short for the 100% poverty guideline with a household of 5 (himself, his 3 kids, and me). So we consider having a co-sponsor. Now these are my questions: -I am aware that the co-sponsor should be a domicile in the US. Is it okay if our co-sponsor is living in a different state? He is my brother and an LPR. What should he present to prove that he's a domicile there? Would a copy of his green card be enough? LPR can be co-sponsor (Include his GC copy). Living at a diff. state is fine. To prove his domicile, his income tax reutrns and GC copy would be good enough. -As of today we are still waiting for our NOA2. I know that the petitioner's affidavit of support will be submitted to the NVC. Do we also have to submit the co-sponsor's AOS to the NVC too? If yes, will it cost another $88? Can I bring co-sponsor's requirements during the interview instead? On what stage of this entire process that we are required for a co-sponsor? You need petitioner's I-864 and co-sponsor's I-864 together. There is only one fee for review AOS package which is $88 currently. At NVC stage, you need co-sponsor's AOS too. I will greatly appreciate any information regarding this matter. Thank you so much.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	hey everyone, u all must be wondering where did i go??? well,i was shocked we went to the montreal and the interview went really well. the officer was very nice but in the end she asked me if i ever overstay in US so i told her yes. she said that I need a waiver to get my visa. basically, my visa is approved now but i have to send a waiver to get the approval for my visa. she said when u get the approval for the waiver, just send us your passport and we will give u the visa. i dont have to go to montreal. the border officer wrote down in the system that i need a waiver to get the visa the worst thing is he didnt mention to us which he should by law. now i have to wait again hopefully i will get my waiver approval soon. Good luck Rosey! Hope things will be sorted out soon Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-10-24 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	the procedure has been changed from sep 1 , now they sent u an email to confirm u that you are ready for the interview. go and book your appointment by yourself either by calling or online. i got the earliest appointment which is 19. thanks loto hope u will get to hear good news soon That's a good info from MTL Good luck Rosey! You and your baby can be with your hubby soon Loto Edited by LotOfPatience, 15 September 2010 - 02:06 PM.	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-15 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	got the date 19 oct!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hurray Hey Rosey, You finally made it Good luck to the upcoming interview and happy re-union soon! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-14 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	still no luck!!!! Sorry to hear this, It looks like only the wait is the option for you :-( Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-09-08 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	hey everyone, my hubby just got the reply from senator she said that she will do anything to reschedule this interview soon. finally i heard some sort of good news..i will update late Thanks Rosey for the update! God bless you and your family! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-24 07:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	thanks for the info darnell. loto, i hired a lawyer she is saying that she will talk to the chief and try to reschedule my interview soon also mention that montreal embassy have shortage of staff and back logged too so it might take some time. Good luck Rosey and I wish you a speedy re-schedule for your interview. Though the lawyer cannot cut short the line, probably she would be helpful. Also, try to call them on the emergency line. Feeling your (you and baby) pain of separation with your husband, as we (my wife and daughter are in India) also do. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-12 07:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	you are right but the thing is there is one post in which they suggest that may be if i will go then it works but i m moving in a circle. time is flying and still waiting for interview. i hope u understand that when someone is in difficult situation then they will try to find anything to solve the problem. Rosey, Please check out Darnell's above links to see if you can get some "emergency appointment". What happened after talking to lawyer? Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-11 18:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	hey, does anyone know if i can get an appointment from embassy to talk to them about my interview reschedule. I searched everywhere but the non immigrant visa appoint info is available only. what will happen if i just show up there. or is there any way i can get an appointment with them. thanks This is your previous quote - "I also asked her what will happen if i just show up there so she said you are going to waste your money because they wont let u come in without an appointment."	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-11 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	hey everyone, my husband filled the form about my case for senator and I also found an immigration lawyer. she told me that she will try to contact montreal embassy and will get a date ASAP. hope it works..will let you guys know about it. Good luck to you and hope that will work out. Please let us know your outcome here. Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-08 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reschedule interview date..new here	thanks everyone!!! what do u guys think about consulting with the lawyer and find out if the lawyer can expedite my interview date? thanks Rosey, that is not a bad idea at all! Though I personally don't recommend the lawyer for straighforward immigration matters, sometimes lawyers (good ones!) are really helpful to handle complex matters that are beyond our control. It is worth to spend some money for a good lawyer in your case. Good luck! Loto	LotofPatience	Male	India	2010-08-06 20:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How many photocopies to send with DS-230??	Uh Oh . I just mailed my papers but I did not mark which one is original. I did make color copies so they all look alike. I hope i won't get an RFE just because of that. Some of the originals (marriage cert, Police report) has photos attached, so its easy to differenciate. Hopefully they are smart enough to figure that out. Not to worry, you'll be fine. Edited by OBX, 20 October 2010 - 09:29 AM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-20 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I'm About To File IR-1 / CR-1	I agree with OBX! I am another person who sends bare min. documents that are absolutely required. Having said this, it all depends on the country where the applicant is from and other factors as well. So, including more secondary evidences is totally up to the satisfaction of the filer. Every case is unique! Loto Good point Loto! Canada is not a high fraud country and most filers are fine with a minimum of evidence at the I-130 petition phase. However, you need to be comfortable with your submission regardless of what others have done.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-20 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I'm About To File IR-1 / CR-1	Hey Amy & Nick, I've sent plane tickets, itenaries, photos (both wedding and us with family members), emails/letters, birthday cards, affidavits (3), receipts from things we did together and ummmm.... phone records. Do you think that's sufficient? That should be more than enough. I only sent in 3 notarized affidavits from family and friends in addition to the required marriage certificate. The reminder of evidence (spanning 10 years) was saved for our interview (none of which they looked at btw but better safe than sorry.) Good luck on your journey.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-20 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE!!	I cannot believe it but USCIS have requested more evidences from me. I don't know the detail as of it yet but expecting a letter in the mail in the next few days. Frankly, I am little dazed right now. Should I call them right away? Sorry to hear about your RFE. As others have posted, calling will most likely be fruitless. You will have to wait for the RFE to arrive with the details. Good luck! Edited by OBX, 30 September 2010 - 04:13 PM.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-09-30 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How soon after wedding did you file I-130?	I'm in agreement with everyone else. File as soon as you have your documents in hand. We had all of our forms ready to go and were able to get our marriage certificate the day we were married so our application went out ASAP. Good luck!	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-21 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RECEIVED NOA2 !!!!!!!	Congratulations!	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-21 18:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Yeah!!! Interview date	Always nice to read good news, congratulations and good luck.	OBX	Female	Canada	2010-10-21 15:16:00