ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130(returned to be reviewed for possible revocation
This is a CR-1 visa that was denied at the interview and sent back to USCIS for revocation, yes?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-16 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 31st (Saturday) interview dates, New Delhi
Possibly clearing a backlog?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-28 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHad Interview - Reponse: "We will be in touch"
Yea, you're not going to find anything 'concrete' regarding such politically sensitive things.

Edited by sachinky, 28 June 2010 - 02:09 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-28 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHad Interview - Reponse: "We will be in touch"
I'm neither making conjectures, nor is it a question of the U.S. 'treating Israelis poorly.'

Applicants from certain parts of the world (MENA countries, T countries, politically unstable countries etc.) are subject to greater scrutiny in terms of name/security/background clearance checks.

Edited by sachinky, 28 June 2010 - 12:57 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-28 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHad Interview - Reponse: "We will be in touch"
Yup, that's an AP. Should not be a surprise given the country of origin.

Hopefully, it's a short one.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-22 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor
If your godmother has sufficient income/assets to qualify on her own, she can just list those figures and then provide documented proof of it. Such as her own bank account or the figure listed on her individual W2.

Sometimes -- not often -- but it does happen, that the CO will want to see an I-864A from the spouse of the joint sponsor if they file taxes jointly. This is to make sure that the spouse is aware of the commitment being made.

My joint sponsor files taxes jointly with his wife as well but he makes way, way above the guidelines so he just used his income figure. The I-864A from his wife was not required.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-29 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter you NOA1 was issued how many days untill your I-130 was touched??
I had no touches.

I-130 was approved after 118 days without any touches.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-29 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor only worked half a year?
Si, senor. :yes:

Edited by sachinky, 30 June 2010 - 07:55 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-30 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor only worked half a year?
If it were me, I'd get another joint sponsor, just in case.

How much is the stated figure on the employment letter? Just about making the guidelines (say 20-30k) or way, way over that (70-100k)?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-26 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864A Question
My FIL just showed one of his bank accounts with more than the funds necessary in it and it was fine.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-02 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 questions
CRBA is not a petition. Your daughter is a US citizen and therefore, she doesn't need to be petitioned.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-30 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresATTENTION TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR GHANA
Did you not get the memo regarding all CAPS?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-14 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitoner Unemployed-- CR 1
No problemo.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-02 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitoner Unemployed-- CR 1

Ohhhhhhhhhhh... light bulb is now going off over the top of my head. I don't know how I've spent this many hours reading VJ forums and government websites on immigration and am just now only learning this.

Thank you!

But wait... if the visa is denied at the interview based solely on the lack of proper AOS, what happens then? Do you get a chance to mail them a new set of forms and have it reevaluated then, or do you have to get back in line for a whole new interview?

(feeling dumb)


--Always a good feeling. :)
--Usually it is not 'denied' for the AOS, maybe only temporarily. You're given a chance to rectify it and you will be asked to submit a new set of I-864 or I-864A, or supporting documentation. Usually, you can mail it or fax it in.

Edited by sachinky, 02 July 2010 - 04:58 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-02 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitoner Unemployed-- CR 1

Do you know if this is true for all embassies in all countries? We're doing a CR-1 and from reading forums I'm now confused as to at which stage (NVC or embassy) the I-864 is really delved into. Is it both?


NVC just arranges your papers and makes sure everything is in order, nothing is missing, etc.
It is evaluated on interview day by the CO who takes into account the 'totality of the circumstances' -- he/she has the final say.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-02 16:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill it count against us that I've only visited once?

How the heck do they expect you to visit more than once a year, or even more than once??! I haven't seen my hubby since 2008, and when I went the first time it was very expensive for me and a major financial strain. I wish I could visit him more often, but it is not like he lives around the corner. :angry: Yes, I knew what I was getting into when we married...that this would be a long journey and somewhat expensive with fees and such, but to add expenses such as travel would be overwhelming for me as I am the sole bread winner in my household....ughhhh!


Given that he will be interviewing in Lagos, I suggest you make a trip there ASAP. There's no way in hell he'd get approved with a visit back in 2008.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-05 00:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in July
From what I understand, irrespective of his VD, his EWI in the first place will fetch him the 10 year ban unless you can overturn it with a strong, substantial hardship waiver package. Honestly, your husband's past doesn't put him in a good light and I'm not sure how kindly they will look upon him. Caught at the border, trying to sneak in, deported, returns soon after, EWI, 7 year illegal stay, caught by immigration authorities and deported under voluntary departure. Not exactly 'voluntary,' huh? I could be wrong though and others more knowledgeable about hardship waivers/EWI will soon chime in or point you in the right direction.

See if you can at least get a free consult with an attorney. Or try one of the Catholic Charities in your area.

Edited by sachinky, 05 June 2010 - 03:53 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-05 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in July
Because your husband entered the U.S. illegally, he is subject to a 10 year ban as a result of his previous ENTRY WITHOUT INSPECTION. He will be denied at the interview since he is not eligible to immigrate. You will need to prove substantial hardship in order for him to get the ban overturned.

Do you have a lawyer? Because of his illegal immigration history, I'd recommend you getting a good one, ASAP.

Edited by sachinky, 05 June 2010 - 03:36 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-05 15:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC Hubby abandoned us (again) - CR-1 Visa and CRBA Approved
"So if he tells me, "hey, i'll help you through the process if you still want to get here", like it's the only consolation I got for wasting my 5 years dreaming, living for this man who I thought loved me the way I loved him...and I take it, does that make me a bad person??"

Of course not. It doesn't make you a bad person. But please, for you own sake and your daughter's sake, consult an immigration lawyer. If your husband is "helping you get there" (when your marriage is effectively over and there is no chance of reconciliation) as a sorry favor for everything he's put you through, it could come back to bite him and you later in the future if any of this is found out. Visa fraud is not something to be taken lightly. I'm sorry for your situation. I truly am. Your husband is an class-A jerk. However, the CR-1/IR-1 visa is meant to reunite families and not for jobs or visiting relatives. It's commendable that your ex-husband's family is being supportive but I can't imagine uprooting a life with a support system, family, friends and a job to move halfway across the world with a year old baby.

Edited by sachinky, 19 February 2010 - 02:07 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-19 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC Hubby abandoned us (again) - CR-1 Visa and CRBA Approved
Stupid question maybe -- but why travel all the way to the U.S. with no promise of a job and with your marriage effectively over? I guess, I don't really see what's in it for you. It's one thing if there was some hope of reconciliation with your husband--who btw, sounds like a real piece of work--but from your post, it doesn't seem like that's happening anytime soon.

Edited by sachinky, 18 February 2010 - 03:44 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-18 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIt is weird, Please help!
From what I understand, as she surrendered her GC, she is no longer eligible for the returning resident visa.

You must file for the IR-1. It will take about 6-8 months from beginning to end.

You will have to provide proof that your marriage is still valid, intact and bonafide.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-18 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approved.. but no visa???!!??!!
I can't quite tell if you're being sarcastic or not but I'm not in the business of sugar-coating words, hun, mostly because that is never helpful to anyone, to be honest. I remember telling you sometime back in April, that in my estimation, given that you're going through New Delhi and some of the salient facts I mentioned previously, that it would be an AP and that you should be mentally prepared for it. Here's the link to that particular comment: http://www.visajourn...&#entry3865469. It's post# 1805. Hobo reiterates it on post# 1829.

If you read through all the Delhi interview reviews, you'll see that what I was trying to do -- without sounding like a Negative Nancy (or a Debbie Downer, if you will) -- was to help you by letting you know that an AP is virtually guaranteed in such cases. Like I said, New Delhi is a much more high-fraud Embassy than the Consulates in Mumbai or Chennai.

Of course, it sucks to be in AP after you were explicitly told you were approved, and I don't blame you for being upset, but this only goes to show that the buck doesn't stop until you actually cross at POE.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Edited by sachinky, 08 June 2010 - 03:24 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-08 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approved.. but no visa???!!??!!
Just the same stuff I mentioned earlier in a NVC thread and that you should be prepared for a AP. I'm not sure but I think you met him online, yes? You're a white American woman. He's an Indian guy. You have three kids from a previous relationship. I don't mean to sound callous or blunt -- but it's New Delhi, like I said. If you read through previous threads, you'll notice other people with similar situations went through much harsher or even humiliating interviews. The fact that you had a positive interview is a good thing! I'm guessing your presence had a lot to do with that. I even remember Hobo saying something to you about being prepared for an AP since it's N. Delhi even before the May interviews began.

It's not common but a couple of VJ members have reported as having being told they'd been approved verbally but when it was time to pick up their visa and passport, the Embassy informed them they'd been put in AP. Which is a horrible situation to be in and I can't imagine the anxiety and anguish you must be going through. Keep up the enquiries and the fact that they kept his passport should be a good sign!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-08 01:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approved.. but no visa???!!??!!
I'm sorry, dear. Hang in there.

Just the basic facts about your case and given that it's New Delhi (which is a high-fraud Embassy unlike Mumbai or Chennai in India) is enough to warrant an AP.

Obviously there's no time-table to AP but given that you had a good interview experience (not like the other horror stories from Delhi) and that they kept his passport is probably a good sign and hopefully, it will be a short AP.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-06 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approved.. but no visa???!!??!!
Have you called DOS yet? Keep us posted!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-05 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approved.. but no visa???!!??!!
It's Delhi. It's AP.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-04 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPay Stubs - Originals or Copies
We used photocopies of W2s, 1040s and Mr. Sachinky's paystubs. That was sufficient.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-23 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting RFE in I-130 process is Good or Bad?
It is what it is.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-28 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?

Oh, and to whoever posted about suspecting an immigrant's love for their husband? Remember that love is not necessary for a bonafide marriage. USCIS only cares that the relationship is real, not that the couple is in love.


I am quite aware of what the USCIS requirements are. It's why I put 'love' in quotation marks. What I meant is that I suspect their motivations for being in that relationship (in good faith and with honorable intentions) with the USC petitioner if they just want to bring 'mother/father/brother/sister/niece' over as soon as they've immigrated (there are those who will post questions even before they've completed their own journeys). It could just be me, but it just doesn't scream 'bona-fide' relationship to me, call me cynical.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-30 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?
No, no one is able to sponsor their entire village with an approved I-864 before they get a green card but there are plenty who do post on VJ asking 'when or how soon can I bring in my mother/father/brother/sister' even before they've immigrated themselves.

Perhaps I should've clarified. I don't have a problem with 'mother/father/brother/sister' immigrating, but it does make me a little skeptical of the fiance/CR-1 visa holder and their relationship with the USC. I wonder if they are truly invested in this relationship for 'love' or whether it is merely a stepping-stone for them and their families to come to the US.

As for the language requirement -- yes, I'm perfectly aware that not every immigrant comes from a country where English is spoken, or have had the opportunity to go to college in the US. But English is the primary spoken language of these United States and if one is unable to communicate, how is one expected to assimilate, intergrate or even survive? I ran into a couple of Indians at the airport who were on the same flight as I was. They didn't speak a word of English. Not one. They were confused, distraught about missing their next flight, unable to follow the IO's instructions or directions, and practically begging me for help. I did help her out but I was really angry at that woman's husband for putting her through the ordeal. He should've never let her get on that plane alone and instead should've accompanied her to the US from India. I can't imagine being alone in a foreign country without being able to speak a word of the language--it can be potentially terrifying. Now, mind you, I'm not talking about 78 year-old grandmothers, but young men and women in their late 20s, maybe. It really makes me wonder, do these people aim to cling to their USC petitioners 24/7?

I don't think it is absolutely unreasonable to ask that intending immigrants be able to string together a few, reasonably simple sentences in English. I'm not talking about flawless, Nobel Prize-winning literature here. It is solely for their sake and would go a long way in making the cultural adjustment smoother.

I would never plan on immigrating to Germany if I was unable to speak even a lick of German. Two weeks as a tourist in France with a English-to-French dictionary was enough for me.

Edited by sachinky, 29 July 2010 - 09:58 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-29 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?
Your brother, still spoke ENGLISH, presumably, on his return from Boston. He might have sounded 'foreign' but you could understand him, for all accounts and purposes?

I don't care if it is British, American, Southern, or Urban English as long as it is 'understandable.'
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-29 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?
By English, I mean an ability to construct sentences properly in the correct tense, use punctuation and grammar appropriately and successfully convey what you want to say. I'm not talking about differences in accents or regional quirks.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-29 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you guys think.....?
I kinda get what you're saying, and I have noticed it as well.

While I don't have a problem with it -- whom am I to? This is not my country and I'm an immigrant as well -- somethings do irk me. For example, there are those who have just received their visa or are still waiting for their Green Card to be issued who will want to know how soon they can petition to bring their brother, sister, father, mother, uncle, nephew over to the U.S. This 'chain-migration' of the entire village is something that does that I don't approve of.

If one has lived in the US for several years and is the only child of rapidly aging parents, I can understand him/her wishing to bring them over so that they can be taken care of in their old age.

As for English, I do think, a basic ability to read and write the language should be a requirement for immigration. Exceptions could be made for elderly grandparents.

Edited by sachinky, 29 July 2010 - 03:33 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-29 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA presidental initiative to slow down processing of spouse visas for visas that have been lying around for a long long
NVC does seem to be slowing down. It was really quick in January (people got through in 3 weeks) and then started to gradually slow down. It was aroud 5-6 weeks in March and the summer months seem to be really slow.

Edited by sachinky, 01 August 2010 - 12:26 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-01 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed serious help!!! please
The K-1 entrant will inevitably require the I-864 at the time of AOS.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-02 09:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 situation
If they live in the same household, that is, they have the same address as you, they will fill in an I864A.

You may use any and all household members to qualify and your household size will increase accordingly. The combined assets and income must then meet the required guidelines.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-30 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS?!
Sorry, it took me almost a week to post. As it is, I happen to have a life outside of VJ which prevents me from always responding on time - not that I was aware there were deadlines in place.

Edited by sachinky, 06 August 2010 - 11:00 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-06 23:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS?!

I asked a question and you replied with a laugh.Nice going as well

and i would have not even called a jerk,had you not acted like one,as you would notice,i was not saying anything to either of you,until you not only laughed but crossed the lines with implying things by saying words like "naivete" while my husband was simply and politely telling you both that it was not nice how you acted,yet you had to defend your actions with saying things like it's a free country and so on!...then telling me i needed to learn to take some sarcasm,then you both need to be mature and admit you were wrong!Cause you were,being in a free country doesn't mean you have the right to hurt people's feelings!Whatever though!I'm done with this post anyway!


Ah, he is your husband, that makes more sense now. I was like, 'what's up with this dude?' -- sure he feels the need to defend you and be chivalrous --- always commendable -- but since I'm over this topic, I cannot summon the will to reply to his private messages. And no, imo, your husband was not 'polite' or 'nice' in his chastisement either.

Frankly, if you think my use of the word 'naivete' was 'crossing the line,' then I've got news. A free public forum is not the place for you. Time to get a thicker skin or your 'feelings' will continue to be hurt.

FYI, for the record, your question WAS extremely naive. That is not an opinion, it is a fact. You may not get that now, but one can only hope you will see the humor in it another six to eight months, once you're through this hellish journey.

Anyway, you asked a question. I found it funny. You did not. Moving on - have a nice weekend.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-06 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS?!

unfortunately nothing is perfect , Sachinky i don't think indians have your sense of humor but the good sense of humor is when people appreciate it , but nobody wants those answers ,is like ur making fun of people and it's not funny, this forum is made to respect and help each other because the majority of us are living far from their loved ones.we are not teenagers Sachinky if its the case for you , you have to be more mature.


Thank you so much for your insight into my personality, sense of humor and level of maturity. NOT.

And I'm not sure where I said 'all Indians have my sense of humor' so I don't know what to do with that redundant comment of yours.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-06 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS?!

Sachinky is a good egg, truly. Sure, she was a newbie once, as well, bouncing all over the place. After some time, she settled down, dug her heels in, and 'got on with the program', learning ALL ABOUT THIS HEINOUS IMMIGRATION STUFF from reading, asking questions, studying forms, in a 'total immersion' effort. Knowledge acquisition, especially PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION, can turn each and every one of you into a powerful force. It's still up to you, though, to acquire the knowledge, and put this power to use for yerself. I personally witnessed this transformation with Sachinky - and would recommend ANYONE and EVERYONE to follow her path for knowledge acquisition. Truly.


Gee, Darnell, you flatter me terribly. :luv:
More power to the Green Crayon!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-07-31 00:03:00