ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC recieved documents on April 28
June interviews will be scheduled next week, 10-14 May.

Your CC should be around May 11.

If your case hasn't been completed yet, you will most likely miss a June interview and be in line for July date.

Some consulates also schedule during the last week of the month.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-09 05:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
SIF for you on the 17th! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-10 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa granted..
Wow--congratulations!! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-11 03:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressign in failed = case complete?
Generally interviews are scheduled during the second week of the month. While interviews are scheduled during the other weeks of the month as well--we received our appointment letter the last week of the month--those are usually for dates for the following month, not the next. For example, we received notice end of March for an interview in mid-May. Remember, some consulates do this. Not all.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 04:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Checklist / RFE
Her originals will be returned to her at the time of the interview.

Edited by sachinky, 13 May 2010 - 11:18 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed some advices and help
Once you get your NOA2, your case will be forwarded to NVC.

You will need forms I864, DS3032 and DS230 for NVC.

Time to research and read up! Good luck! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed some advices and help
You are in line for a NOA2. Which is the approval of your I-130 petition.

Waiting time is 2-5 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 06:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to wait for rfe
Wait till they RFE you for it.

If you send it now, there's a good chance it may not sync up with your original file.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-14 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdopting

No he is not an orphan


Then no, it is not going to be possible. Otherwise, you'd have people adopting their siblings in order to cut out the waiting time. Adoption for immigration benefit is fraud.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 00:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent Tax Return and new i-864
I submitted a new I-864 and our 2009 joint taxes prior to the interview to VFS (particular to India) and on interview day, the pre-screener did ask for my joint sponsor's 2009 taxes since those hadn't gone into NVC.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and ds230 help pls
Based on her current year's tax returns, she should be able to sponsor you with no problem.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-16 05:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and ds230 help pls
No need to generate your own barcode. Email the DS3032 from the beneficiary's email address.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and ds230 help pls
Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:
Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.

Suggestions:
1) Have the beneficiary mail SIGNED extra DS230s to you so that you have them handy in case something goes wrong. Or you get hit by a dreaded RFE.

2) If you just received your NOA2, THIS is the time to get your tax stuff and police certificates sorted out. Don't waste time on this.

3) Double check the PCC requirements in the regional forums as they are country specific.

4) Check the pinned STUPID RFEs thread in IR-1/CR-1 forum before sending in your packages.

5) Mail your DS230 package to your USC spouse as soon as you get your NOA2. That way he/she can overnight it to NVC as soon as the IV bill clears.

6) Get your taxes, employment letter, paystubs, PCCs, civil documents etc. while you wait for the NOA2.

Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.
3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.
1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.
1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.
1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.
8-10 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Folks--please make sure your official VJ timelines are up to date. Remember this is our only source of predictions. Thankyou!

Regarding the AOS package:

First thing, I would recommend is that you print out the I-864 form and read the instructions about 2 times. Mark out the relevant portions and ask any questions you might have after that. I would suggest you read the guides for a comprehensive idea about how the AOS packet will comprise.

Recommended AOS package:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) for payment of $70
Form I-864 (signed and dated)
2009 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.
2008 Federal Tax Return and W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.
2007 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript
Letter of Employment
Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months
Bank Statements.

Remember, the USC petitioner will file a I-864 regardless of income. If your joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, then they will use I-864A. If they live in a separate residence, then they will fill in another I-864.
For your joint sponsor you will need proof of their citizenship/residency. For household member, you will need proof of relationship and same household/residence.

A guide to the DS230 packet for Indian beneficiaries.
--Cover sheet for Immigrant Visa Bill of $400.
--Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (Beneficiary's full name, and date of birth are written on back of both).
--DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary.
--DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary, unsigned, as of yet, per instructions.
--Original Marriage certificate
--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate
--Original Birth Certificate
--Photocopy of Birth Certificate
--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Local Police Station, Calcutta
--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office, Calcutta
--Photocopy of beneficiary's Indian passport.

This is the link to the NVC payment portal. Bookmark it. You're gonna be checking in a lot.
https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and ds230 help pls

Most ppl not wait for NVC to 'send them anything', and instead, PUSH documents into NVC, based on online payment portal status (if it shows 'paid' - send it in)

Some NVC info
DS-230 - http://travel.state..../info_3190.html
I-864 - http://travel.state..../info_3730.html
General NVC stuff - http://travel.state..../info_1335.html

but - since you are homed to INDIA - be warned - VFS wants a new set of documents , prior to interview day - so EVERYTHING that is sent in to NVC - must have ANOTHER set of ORIGINAL STUFF to hand in to VFS. When yer gathering the documents for the DS-230 - get TWO OR THREE ORIGINALS, per document. You'll need to have yer USC Spouse send you a complete set of the I-864, as well.

VFS sucks, much, for adding in this 'extra step'.


Photocopies are fine for VFS, if the originals have been turned into NVC.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and ds230 help pls
If your AOS bill is showing as PAID then send in your I-864 packet.

Your IV bill will become available to be paid as soon as your DS3032 has been accepted.

Do NOT wait for NVC to send you anything unless you want to sit around for many months. Download the recent versions of the forms from the state department website and fill them out.

Join the NVC May 2010 thread, ya?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 09:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview?
:time: :time: :time:

Unless, it's been 5 months since your NOA1, there's no point calling USCIS.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 04:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview?
After your case has completed processing at NVC, the beneficiary will have to appear in person for an interview at the USEM.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 after failed K1
Your best bet is to overcome the reason for previous denial.

For example, if your K-1 was denied for lack of pictures or too few trips, then you need to overload on that or elaborate on that information.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 06:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespls guys i am so upset
Our NOA2 took 118 days.

Sit tight and get a new hobby.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 04:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSupporting documents that I needed?
http://www.visajourn...terview-packet/

This is what I took--if you're interested.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-19 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSupporting documents that I needed?
I-130 submission or interview day preparation?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-19 02:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents are required at POE
Ok, thankyou, OBX!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 22:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents are required at POE
Two last minute POE questions:

--How much cash are we allowed to carry in person without having to declare it to customs?

--Can we change the address where the GC will be mailed at POE or will it go to the address that is listed on the DS230?

Thanks in advance! :star:

Edited by sachinky, 18 May 2010 - 06:38 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 06:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents are required at POE

Should we have the marriage certificate handy?


I just stuck it in my laptop case. I'm all for the 'just in case' scenarios.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-16 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents are required at POE
VFS told me to carry the X-ray in hand.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat documents are required at POE
--Customs declaration.
--Passport.
--Mysterious sealed envelope.
--X-ray, just in case.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo angry!!

If an operator starts being bitchy, you firmly say “Audrey, are you having a bad day? How can I make it better?”


I'd recommend trying this in a very suggestive voice. :rofl:

Oops, hope you get your SIF soon!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-18 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for Birth Certificate, need help!
ORIGINAL/CERTIFIED copies are acceptable.

NOTARIZED/ATTESTED copies are NOT.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 02:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for Birth Certificate, need help!
My original birth certificate too was issued the day after I was born. It is literally as old as I am. Yellow and fading and torn at the edges held together by tape.

NVC accepted it without any issues.

God help them if they lose it. :devil:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for Birth Certificate, need help!
Don't worry--I went completely ballistic when mine was issued. I didn't even know what it was for three whole days. It was like a sh*t-show.

I hope you can resolve it soon. (F)

Maybe the registrar's office can write a letter stating that THAT is the only BC they issue to its citizens. And add a copy of it with some official stamps on it?

Edited by sachinky, 29 March 2010 - 01:06 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for Birth Certificate, need help!
Can you talk to an operator? Explain the situation and see what they suggest?

Sorry about your RFE, btw.

They suck, bigtime. :(
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 12:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProving our marriage is bonafide
Rent lease? Joint bank accounts? Birthday/anniversary cards? Phone-bills? Affidavits from neighbors/colleagues?

Edited by sachinky, 26 October 2009 - 08:46 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-10-26 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
You're right. I'll just wait till we get the RFE email or if some kindly operator tells us on Monday. I'm getting tired of this guessing game.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-28 03:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Ok, my husband is going through his packet as I type this and making a copy of everything that was sent in already, including the form. So is our joint sponsor -- he is also including a I-864A and changing his I-864 to reflect that. We'll be prepared for every eventuality come Monday. Hopefully an operator will be kind enough to tell us or the email RFE will come in soon.

Push has given me some latent hope--praying that it is a false RFE. Ever the die hard optimist. Please pray for me, guys!

Edited by sachinky, 27 February 2010 - 03:18 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Push--Your post bought the first smile to my face in 2 days. Thanks for that.

And yours too, SeanJohn.

:)

Edited by sachinky, 27 February 2010 - 02:37 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 14:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
SJ--I checked with my husband.

He is currently earning $12,000. (As evidenced by his letter of employment and 5 months paystubs).
His 2008 tax return only has $6000 as he was a college student.

So, for his annual current income 23 he put: $12,000
And then on part 25 for tax return stuff, he put $6000 for 2008.
Is this correct?

If it is, then it has to be the joint sponsor's I864A.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Ok, spoke to my husband.

He is currently earning $12,000. As evidenced by his letter of employment and 5 months paystubs.

His 2008 tax return only has $5000 as he was a college student.

So just so that I have this correct: for his annual current individual income he will put "12,000"

And then on part 25 for tax return stuff, he'll put 6000 for 2008 and so on for the tax years?

Please bear with me and my stupid questions, I'm freaking out.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Because I had anticipated this, I had written to NVC in December. I wrote to NVC to ask what is the correct procedure to follow when using a joint sponsor who has sufficient individual income but is also married and files taxes jointly.

This is what they had to say:

"Please include the sponsor's individual income as indicated on the most recent tax return (if filing separately.) If you filed a joint return and you are not using your spouse's income, please verify your income from your W-2s for the appropriate year."

We only did what NVC told us to.

Edited by sachinky, 27 February 2010 - 10:33 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Ok. This is a question regarding how my joint sponsor would fill in the I-864 if he has an income way above the poverty line and is not including his wife. Let's say he earns: $150,000. His wife also earns the same. But since he earns enough on his own:

For line 23: $150,000
line 24a: 150,000
24b: None. (Or does he HAVE to include his wife here?)
Total household income 24c: 150,000.

Now for line 25, the tax stuff:
Tax year: 2008 Total income: would he put 150,000 (his own income) or 300,000 (total income on tax returns)?

My question--does his wife need to be mentioned/included anywhere on the I864? Please someone who's good at this I864 form, help me!!!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for AOS packet!
Thanks for your responses, guys. Much appreciated.

1) My husband will fill out another I-864 according to the income on his employment letter instead of his 2008 taxes.
2) Will ask joint sponsor for I-864 A. And a copy of his naturalization certificate, just in case.

Bella--If you don't mind my asking--what was your RFE for? So you sent it in without the RFE mail? No problem?

I plan on calling as soon as they open on Monday morning.

Edited by sachinky, 27 February 2010 - 09:14 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-27 09:14:00