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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPre-Marriage Evidence
Haha, thanks for your help/advice! I'll keep your tips in mind, although I can't seem to find Pushbrk's gospel. All I remember is that he said I should have a water tight case regarding my joint sponsor and then I wrote a paragraph and he said, in his opinion it should be fine if I said the same thing with confidence -- that our joint sponsor would be a non-issue. Which was comforting.

I have receipts from our wedding night stay at the Taj and our one-day quickie honeymoon before he had to leave. I'll use those.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-13 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPre-Marriage Evidence
No, you're correct -- we didn't submit an EOR with our initial petition. But I shall ask him to write one for the interview.

My mother and his dad wrote support affidavits that covered some basic points like I mentioned -- where we met, how long we dated, when we got engaged, where/when we got married etc. so I didn't think to add one.

This is just another wondering question: is it possible to send additional stuff after the I130 has been sumitted or do they disregard it?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-12 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPre-Marriage Evidence
Ok, I don't have an evolution of relationship letter. More like an affidavit by my husband (and one from me) stating name, date of birth, place of birth, permanent address etc and then chronicling out the course of our relationship -- is that what you're speaking of? Is there a sample you could point me towards? I'll get started on it this weekend then. I assume you mean the paragraph I wrote out for Pushbrk summarizing our relationship?

I have pictures and chat logs from the beginning of our relationship (as well as everything I've got since we got married). I'll include some of that
as well into the evidence pile. We had a close contact/live relationship (whatever you wanna call it) as opposed to a LDR or a virtual online relationship so I don't have much in terms of boarding passes/tickets or letters written to one another. We just did a lot of stuff normal everyday couples do.

I can get his phone records. My US number is a prepaid I refill every month so no way to retrieve call records unless I can show them the call logs. I do have a lovely picture of us smiling proudly in our graduation gowns! That should be enough proof that we went to the same college. Should I get college transcripts etc? Am I over-thinking this stuff? I want to be over-prepared than underprepared.

Edited by sachinky, 11 November 2009 - 09:42 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-11 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPre-Marriage Evidence
I have a general question. My husband and I met in college and dated through junior and senior year. We literally spent every minute together from dawn till dusk -- sleeping over in each other's dorms, writing papers together, eating at diners at 3AM, partying on the weekends, eating terrible dining hall food, you know, the college drill -- but didn't think to document it since obviously we had no idea we'd end up married.

I didn't think to save movie tickets or dinner tabs or hotel/gift receipts (I think I have a few somewhere but those are sitting in the pocket of some winter coat in some suitcase in some remote storage unit in MI). But I'm guessing me walking into the USEM with a DVD of The Dark Knight as proof of Christmas presents (romantic, innit?) exchanged with hubby (then boyfriend) isn't really going to get me very far.

Now what would you suggest we use for pre-marriage part of our relationship? Should I print out chat logs from early 2008? We have pictures, chat-logs and support affidavits from friends and parents for evidence. It's not the post-marriage bit but the pre-marriage bit that I'm wondering about. Obviously, I started saving up on stuff since we actually decided we were going to get married. Considering we lived in dorms, ten minutes apart, I don't really have hard proof such as passport stamps/tickets/boarding pass or letter mailed to each other, etc.

What would you guys suggest? Should I even be concerned about this?
Thanks for reading and replying. Any advice is welcome.

Edited by sachinky, 11 November 2009 - 08:59 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-11 20:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents for stepdaughter & birth certificate without fathers name.
Add the picture. And add the approval as well.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-13 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBaby going to be born before visa interview
Never mind, I thought your baby was going to be born after the interview. Sorry. It's rather early in the morning here.

Yeah, file a I-130 as soon as he/she comes into this world.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-12 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBaby going to be born before visa interview
Uh. I'm assuming she won't be allowed to fly 8 months pregnant and that close to the delivery date otherwise she could try and have the baby on US soil.You will have to file for a I-130 for the baby if he/she will not claim immediate USCitizenship.

And this will have to wait until the baby is born since clearly you can't file for an unborn child.

Is there a way to add the child to the mother's passport? Some countries allow this. But I don't know how it'd work for the visa. As far as I understand the CR1 doesn't have derivative benefits.

Edited by sachinky, 12 November 2009 - 08:23 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-12 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember Filer's?
I think I'll skip that thread....only want positive news. Jejeje

Hello fellow November filers!!!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2007-11-29 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW FOR CR-1 IN LIMA
QUOTE (Martin11581 @ Feb 6 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My interview is on March 17th for my wife cr-1, Do i need to file for my 2007 income tax and take it with me to the interview or is my w2 enough? Any info would be greatly appreciated.



Since you interview before April 15 you don't HAVE to have 2007 taxes done. Of course of you choose to use 2007, 2006, 2005, you can. But 2006, 2005, 2004 will be fine....
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-06 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan you guys believe this?!?!
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Feb 6 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband went today to take required documents for translation and he allready arrange date a price with translator. And yes, I called NVC operator and he told me that we dont need to translate from spanish into english all the requred documents, and that this is something new that start from Jan 1st. huh.gif Also DS-230 require 2 passport photos.



good.gif good.gif very nice!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-07 02:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee bill
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Feb 19 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WooHooooooooooooo.........I received IV fee bill today, it has been generated Feb 11 kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


right on!! good.gif
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-19 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLack of evidence???
QUOTE (florescj1 @ Feb 17 2008, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm assuming it was necessary to translate everything to English. Is this correct?


Not for the embassy. They will accept in English or in the language native to the location of the embassy.

Best of luck!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-19 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Timeframe
QUOTE (flomagy @ Feb 19 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How long after a case is completed to get to the interview date?

I saw in some time lines that its about a month. Is this correct?



As of the last two days Lima is stating less than a month for K-1 interviews....
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-20 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Apr 14 2008, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally, interview scheduled for May 27th at 9 am. Woooo hooooooooo.... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Yeah!!!!! We will keep you guys in prayer!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-04-15 00:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy B-day to me!!!
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Jun 14 2008, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh well, Today is my day. Happy B-day to me!!!!!!!!! tongue.gif .....here rose.gif ...

People,got to tell you that my husband called me this morning at 5:35am knowing that I go to work earlier today(that is not usual) and he wanted to be the first person to wish me Happy B-day, isnt that sweet?!?!?!

Also,want to THANK to clairern, I didnt expect at all that she will remembered my B-day, THANK YOU again clairern. rose.gif heart.gif kicking.gif


Happy Happy Birthday sweetie!! I hope you have the very best day ever!!

Besos,

Sam y Elias
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-06-14 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
First of all I want to Thank everyone that replied Thank you from the bottom of my heart....my case was transfered to the California office too...they had not touched since 2-5-08 then on August 14th touched everday last touch was 8-25-08....please approve us....soon we are hoping....again Thank You....
bassel15FemaleMorocco2008-08-27 22:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe Have our Interview Date
I'm so happy to hear that GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS.... kicking.gif
bassel15FemaleMorocco2008-11-05 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Wife Passed Her Interview!!!
Congratulations wish you both the very best star_smile.gif
bassel15FemaleMorocco2009-03-11 22:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is it a bad idea for the USC spouse to go to the interview?
Whether it matters or not to the interviewer, with all the pressure and stress my honey will be under I need to be there. If the situation was reversed I know she would be there for me.

Greg
greg584MaleHong Kong2009-02-27 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproval in 6 weeks from VSC!!!
Wow that is great! I wish you continued success.

Greg

greg584MaleHong Kong2009-02-27 15:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaK1 REFUSED.... What can/ should we do now???
Were you present at the interview?

What questions were asked? What answers were provided as a response?

What evidence did you submit for bonafide evidence?

Have you tried to get in touch with the consulate via phone or email?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-04 05:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaLawyers
Unless the reason for denial is addressed and overcome with overwhelming evidence, the visa will continue to be denied.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-29 13:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaAP at Casa
Your case is in AP. Administrative Processing or Administrative Review. For male beneficiaries out of a high-fraud country, this is a given. AP can range anywhere for a few weeks to a few months. Nothing is going to make them hurry up.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-08 20:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaI need help!!!!!
Look for another joint sponsor. Maybe parents, siblings, close friends, uncle, aunt.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-11 22:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Experience in Egypt(Denied)
Drop the "we're gonna sue the living hell out of them" act -- it's only going to frustrate you and not get you anywhere.

Focus on the response.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-11 16:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Experience in Egypt(Denied)
Is your wife willing to move to Egypt?

Sorry to hear about your denial.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-11 10:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaInterview in Cairo June 9th
Definitely sounds like AP -- going back to DOS for further name checks. Not uncommon for a young male beneficiary from that corner of the world.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-14 10:08:00
Middle East and North Africagoing to bed in hour, our interviews in the morning in cairo!!!
All the best to you both! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-22 12:55:00
Middle East and North Africaquestion about bank statement ,, have interview wednesday help!
I used only the most recent one and it was fine. Most people use 6 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-21 15:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestion for Charles
I've read a few threads where some members have mentioned that they do read VJ, or are at least aware of it.

A CO in Canada explicitly mentioned VJ during an interview with an applicant.

If you do a search, something might pop up.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-24 18:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
Given that not all consulate have such 'fraud' warnings posted on their website, it is good reason to believe that Casablanca sees a unusual number of fraud cases.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 22:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
The COs ARE trained in psychology in order to any detect signs of insincerity during the interview via body language, eye movement, and speech patterns, etc.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 22:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview

The various consulates know the social/cultural norms of both the foreign country and the US. Americans, generally, do not get engaged/married quickly. As far as Muslims go, my sister and brother in laws are Muslim yet they had relatively long engagements before getting married. By relatively long I mean at least a year up to three years. And while some Muslims do get engaged and married fairly quickly, the families usually know each other for a long time. There is usually an investigation of sorts involved. This newer phenomenon of internet courtship is not a "normal" thing. This could be part of the reason why the various consulates scrutinize those types of relationships.


100% agreed. :thumbs:

Edited by sachinky, 15 June 2010 - 06:21 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 18:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
Have your fiance write up a detailed review of ALL the questions he was asked.
How did he respond to them?
Did he mess up on any dates? Did he stumble on facts?
Did he know your personal history?
Does he speak English?
Do you have a large age gap?
Did you have a short online courtship?
How quickly did he propose?
How many trips did you make?
Does he have family in the US?
Cultural/social/religious differences?
Financial/education/social status of the beneficiary?
Large disparity in physical appearance?

Somewhere in there lies the clue to his denial.

Edited by sachinky, 15 June 2010 - 02:30 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 14:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
The reason they don't care is because if it is a fraud relationship constructed solely for the purpose of securing immigration benefits, then, it's no surprise that the Moroccan family is more than happy to be kind, generous, loving and very accepting of the American wife and her child (from a previous marriage/relationship). It's their ticket to the U.S.A in the near future, after all. I'm not saying this is true in your case or in any other case but you have to think like a CO sitting at the highest-fraud consulate. Would these Moroccan families be just as accepting of their sons marrying an older woman from their community who has a child from a previous relationship/marriage?

Now--you have to sit and think about ALL your red flags (and you'd probably know them best), how you can address them and eventually overcome them. Focus on the response. Good luck.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 14:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
That's a denial of the visa. The approved petition is sent back to USCIS with a recommendation (by the Embassy) to be revoked.

Edited by sachinky, 15 June 2010 - 09:16 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 09:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaUPDATE on Casa Interview
Sorry for the denial.

You can refile a K-1 or get married and file for a CR-1.

First though, you need to find out the reason for denial so that you can overcome it by frontloading your next petition.

Morocco is a high-fraud consulate, as I'm sure you're aware, and thus, you need to focus and respond adequately.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-14 13:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaDisclose prior diversity lottery entries?
If it comes up during the interview, address it then.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-26 21:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaDisclose prior diversity lottery entries?
Chances are they will know about it and they might or might not question him about it. I can't remember but I think you have to disclose it on one of the forms. A heads-up, since you said 'a few times,' it is definitely a red-flag.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-26 17:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaInterview Result
I'm so happy fer ya both! Congratulations! :dance:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-29 06:34:00