ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting DS230 by petioner
1. Yea. As long as it is from your husband's email address it is fine.

2. Of course.

3. Yes. Best to do this right after the NOA2. So the DS230 package can be sent as soon as the IV bill clears.

4. Yes. You can send them separately or together. Make sure you put the right cover sheets.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-28 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number
Why? Just call 603-334-0700. Follow the prompts.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 03:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number
There is no need to talk to an operator for your case #.

Dial the number and follow the prompts and the AVR will read out the case number to you.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 02:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1
They're coming quickly now. 2-5 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen in USA spouse in UK
Good luck!

File your I-130 ASAP.

While you wait for the NOA2--get ready for NVC so you can zoom through it when the time comes. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 03:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen in USA spouse in UK
Apparently, the medical is only valid for a year. I could be wrong.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen in USA spouse in UK
Around 6-8 months. Could be more, could be less.

Edited by sachinky, 29 March 2010 - 04:30 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 04:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen in USA spouse in UK
If you've been married for more than 2 years, yes, then you will be issued a IR-1 visa.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 00:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS citizen in USA spouse in UK
So, you entered on a K-1, got married in 90 days and then left prior to filing AOS. Correct?

From what you describe, your best and seemingly only option is go via the CR-1 route.

Read the guides, read the forms and ask questions. :thumbs:

Good luck and I'm sorry for the loss of your father. (F)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-28 08:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230, Part II h
I agree. Consult an attorney.

If it's just a matter of 04/04 and 04/28, then best be safe.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 04:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCover sheet
What? NO.

Once your DS3032 has been emailed to them, it will be accepted in 1-3 business days. Your IV bill will become available to be paid. Pay it, wait for it to show as PAID and then print out the barcoded cover sheet. Send your DS230 packet in.

You REALLY need to read up on the NVC guides/shortcuts.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 04:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCover sheet
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.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 04:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCover sheet
If your bill shows as PAID, print out the cover letter and send in your AOS package.

Ignore whatever else that came in.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 02:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032
Yes. Mail it from the beneficiary's address.

Use the VJ template.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresbringing Mom in US
I-130s are for immediate relatives of USC. Your mom doesn't qualify as one.

Your mom needs to be qualify on her own. Nothing you guys can do.

She will need to show that she has enough social, economic ties to Philippines to convince the CO that she will not overstay her welcome.

It's a 50-50 chance that she will be approved or denied.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 04:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresbringing Mom in US
Your mom can apply for a tourist visa.

It will only be granted if she can show SIGNIFICANT TIES to the Philippines that would COMPEL HER TO RETURN at the end of her stay.

Not much you/your husband can do apart from wriitng a well-worded letter of invitation.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 02:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I start with IR-1/CR-1?
No, no.

There's a bunch of other forms. For the EAD, AP and the medical. I can't think of them as the top of my head. But look for them.

Read the guides on how to Adjust your Status from a tourist, work, student visa.

Does your wife have the 2 year HRR?

You only need a visa to ENTER the U.S. Since she is already in there, she doesn't need one. She will adjust her status off her J-1 to that of a LPR.

Btw, thankyou! Good luck to you guys as well. READ THE GUIDES. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I start with IR-1/CR-1?
Your wife is there in the U.S. with you? She entered on a J-1?

File for Adjustment Of Status. Read the guides. The I-130 and I-485 are a good place to start.

There's a separate forum for it.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 help
Have you spoken to an operator? Ask if they have received your AOS yet and if it is under review.

After your case is completed, NVC will schedule a date according to your consulate's availability.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 help
Meh--don't worry. The mail will usually end up in the correct department.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 03:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 help
Is she currently making enough?

Have you filed your 2009 taxes?

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.
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.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 05:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
They will NOT send you ANYTHING. Once your bill clears and shows as PAID, you need to send in your I-864 package.

If you don't meet the income requirements, you will need to find a joint sponsor. Otherwise, your case cannot resume processing.

So you either find a job, or you find a joint sponsor.

Recommended AOS package:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) for payment of $70
Form I-864 (signed and dated)
2008 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.
2007 Federal Tax Return and W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.
2006 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript
Letter of Employment
Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months
Bank Statements.

Just read your post again.

You have until 1 year from your "last step" to send your stuff in. You don't have to explain anything to them. You can send the stuff in whenever you're ready.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-29 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemailing or mailing DS-3032?
Email it from the beneficiary's email address.

Use the VJ template.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and I-129F Approved - Now What?
No. You will call again tomorrow and speak to an operator. Give them your and your spouse's email address.

Wait for a few days and you will receive an email with the AOS/IV bill in it and instructions on how to pay it.

Because of your inept lawyer, you get to bypass the DS3032 since your lawyer is automatically designated as the agent.

Follow this and you can't go wrong:

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.

You will skip the DS3032 as I just said.

You are now following the CR-1 route so read up on the forms and guides. Good luck.

And hop on over to the April 2010 NVC thread, ya? :thumbs:

Edited by sachinky, 31 March 2010 - 01:40 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 01:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview finally scheduled... A couple of questions
Join the May interviews thread, ya?

Congrats on the date, btw. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-26 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTotal fee for CR-1 visas
$70 for the Affidavit of Support.
$400 for the Immigrant Visa application.

And some miscellaneous for medical.

That's about it I think since it's a CR-1.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTotal fee for CR-1 visas
Probably $470. I could be wrong though.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 - Assembling the DS-230 Packet for NVC
Yup. Lived in the U.S. from 2005-2009. No PCC necessary. They will do their background/name checks.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 02:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 - Assembling the DS-230 Packet for NVC
http://www.visajourn...30_Cover_Letter

Also include divorce decrees, military records, court records, prior J-1 visa etc. if applicable.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 04:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 - Assembling the DS-230 Packet for NVC
Required original/certified civil documents.

Like marriage certificate, birth certified, passport photocopy, 2 pictures, police clearance certificates etc.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 03:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 - Assembling the DS-230 Packet for NVC
You can send it together or you can send it separately.

Just make sure the right barcoded cover sheet is on top of the respective packages.

Good luck!

Hop on over to the April 2010 NVC thread, ya?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 01:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 documents - proof of student visa and h1-b
No need.

It is required only for the J-1 in order to see if the 2 year HRR applies to the beneficiary.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCoverage of Police Certificate
No issue. Mine just covers from last June since I returned after a four year stay in the U.S. Even though I'm living at the same address since I was in KG.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 02:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPaid affidavit fee: next step
The only thing I've received from NVC is a barcoded sheet AFTER my case completed. Go figure.

If you want to wait, however, be my guest. Might be 2-3 months before you see anything in your mail.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPaid affidavit fee: next step
Hop on over to the April 2010 NVC thread, ya?

Remember the $70 bill is for the AOS.
$400 for the Immigrant Visa.

Make sure you use the right barcoded cover sheet for the respective packets.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPaid affidavit fee: next step
Do not listen to anything they tell you.

If you have the barcoded cover sheet print it out and send it in.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-31 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 still pending and job offer
I agree -- have your wife contact her Congressman.

Most of the September filers got approved in end-January.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-30 02:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Filing at Consulate or Lockbox?
Domicile is NOT the same thing as sponsorship.

If you qualify for DCF, go for it! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-02 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC receive documents
Hey, your log-in will fail on the NVC payment portal when your case has completed processing.

So YES, it is a very good thing.

If you join the April 2010 NVC thread, I can put you on our waiting list. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-02 01:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC receive documents
Right, they are just waiting for a case complete. :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-01 15:46:00