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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date Assigned - Jan 15th New Delhi CR1
Good luck!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-07 06:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A form
Right. Other and then specify I-130 for BOTH.

We did status as PR for both. Which was silly. But obviously it's not an issue since the I-485 didn't go along with it. The G-325A was clearly accompanied with a I-130. It's not that hard for them to understand.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-03 00:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A form
Other. And then specify: I-130 petition. This is according to the sample form on the website.

We made the silly mistake of checking Status as PR as it seems to be the most logical choice, so we called up USCIS and ensured that they understood we were pursuing a CR1.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-02 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and date of marriage
The date on your marriage certificate. Use the pictures from the ceremony.

You were married only once, according to the law. The USCIS doesn't care what God or your family thinks. Your church ceremony is a celebration.

Good luck on your visa journey!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 04:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm curious and a bit scared of my medical..pls share ur experiences :)
Check out the consulate website. There's usually a detailed list. You will need the basics, MMR, DPT, polio, Hep A, B, chicken pox.

Your requirements are determined by age and gender.

If you've lost your vaccination card then an antibody titer test can be done to conclusively prove immunization.

Edited by sachinky, 09 December 2009 - 07:16 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInmigrant getting married with American citizen
How did you enter the U.S.? On what visa? Was it EWI or did you overstay your visa?

If EWI, then you can forget about it. Just go back to your home-country.

Edited by sachinky, 09 December 2009 - 01:23 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Abroad Process Logistics IR-1/CR-1
I think it will be possible although you will have to prove domicile. I'd wait for the others to chime in.

Good luck.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete
w00t! Congratulations.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 07:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange address
I'm sorry, I didn't understand most of your OP.

Your NOA2 will be sent to the address that you sent with the original I-130 petition. Ok?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-12 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange address
Uh, the NOA2 will be sent to the address on the petition.

Please fill in your timeline.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-11 03:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate in Inida
RFE -- Request for more Evidence.

NVC will send that to you and you can use that to obtain the PCC.

Depending on the consulate, you can present it at the interview. Mumbai allows to you do this (tell NVC that the PCC will be provided at the interview) -- but Delhi doesn't. It has to be turned in at the NVC stage. As for Chennai, maybe someone else can chime in, on this matter.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-13 02:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate in Inida
You will be RFEd for a PCC. Your wife can then use the RFE to obtain the PCC. Do it ASAP because those things take a few weeks.

Where is your spouse from? What is your consulate?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-30 03:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Decision Time.
74 days since NOA1 and still waiting.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-13 05:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Decision Time.
Is it at CSC or VSC?

CSC is currently snoozing bit time. Their official processing time-frame is 5 months. You'll have to wait for after the holidays for some action, is my best guess. It sucks. Please fill in your timeline. And check out Igor's List and the Stats Page for some idea regarding the approvals.

Good luck on your visa journey!

Edited by sachinky, 11 December 2009 - 03:48 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-11 03:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor I-864, Filing taxes jointly
I agree Christeen, it's why my cousin's wife is sending in an I-864A, just to be on the safe side.

I will have copy of that and this email at the interview. Want all my bases covered.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-14 03:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor I-864, Filing taxes jointly
It's always better to go with three, but IMO, you should be okay with this year's tax returns.

If you can get them in time for the interview, great. If not, go with what you have.

Good luck.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-13 05:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor I-864, Filing taxes jointly
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 question has come up time and time again in many forums so I thought I'd post the reply for future readers and in case someone else had a similar query.

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.

Hope this helps.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to fill the household size
If he can support you on his income alone, then you can use the simpler I864EZ.

Supporting documentation -- tax returns/transcripts, W2, employment letter, paystubs, bank statement, etc.

There is no fixed amount needed in the bank account.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-14 08:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to fill the household size
As long as there are no dependents such as old parents, children listed on his tax returns, his household size would be two. Him and you.

$18, 212 is the required amount for two people.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-14 04:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
AP is a given when it comes to MENA.
CR-1 isn't going to solve this. You'll just have to wait it out, I'm afraid.
Maybe you can wait it out with him?
If they do deny you after AP, then you have other options.
Good luck, guys!

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-14 04:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is faster DCF or CR-1 at Mumbai Consulate?
Submit WHATEVER you can lay your hands on. Including EVERYTHING you took and submitted the first time he went.

Don't rush into a CR1 or a DCF. You will still need to overcome your K-1 issues. Wait till you get an actual denial. Don't presume it. They might just call him and ask him to submit his passport -- I've heard of this several times, actually.

A DCF will require 6 months of residency FIRST in India and then qualify you to be eligible for DCF.

The CR-1 isn't much quicker. 6 months at the very least, is what I'm looking at currently.

Good luck! smile.gif
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-17 02:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete & Lesson Learned
Sorry about your delay -- but look at it this way, you got your NOA2 in 36 days. Something had to even out somewhere. Even with that, you managed a CASE COMPLETE in about 3 months.

Many of us September filers are still waiting for our I-130 petitions to be approved.

Hope you have your interview date soon! smile.gif
Good luck.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-18 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 April 21 2009, still pending?? +7 months
Have you gotten your Congressman involved?

7 months is over their processing time frame of 5 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-18 23:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - what is it exactly?
If you live in Japan and your dad lives in the U.S. the both of you will fill a I864.

Be sure to add your dad's proof of residence/citizenship.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-21 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - what is it exactly?
It is to be filled by the USC sponsor to ensure that the intending immigrant will not become a public charge.

If he/she does, then the US government has the right to sue the sponsor to recoup the same. Make sure you make 125% above the federal poverty guidelines for your household size.

Read the form and the instructions. Carefully.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-19 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical
Check the embassy website. It usually has costs listed.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-16 14:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHit the 5 month mark for CR-1/IR-1 and soon for the K-3
Here's a tip: Get ALL your documents BEFORE your case reaches the NVC stage. That way you'll be able to fly through instead of waiting for things like tax returns, employment letter, PCCs, etc.

Good luck!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-25 07:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHit the 5 month mark for CR-1/IR-1 and soon for the K-3
Wow. Congratulations on your hard fought approval.

Give it a week before you start bugging NVC.

Good luck and Godspeed!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-10 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich one is better
You will to prove residency for 6 months, I think, if you wish to file for DCF.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-26 00:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview in january 2010 at new delhi ...please help!
No CDs/DVDs, electronic items allowed inside the Embassy.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-26 03:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAn odd situation
Whoops. I didn't read correctly. Then a I-130 should be filed by the USC wife for the OP.

The kid is immaterial.

And have your wife visit you to bolster your bonafides since you've not been living as a married couple.

Edited by sachinky, 28 December 2009 - 02:31 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-28 02:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAn odd situation
Since you weren't in physical contact during conception, naming you as the father only looks stupid.

Apply for a CR1/IR1 for your wife. And file a simultaneous I-130 for the kid.

Before you do apply, consider taking a trip or two to visit her so you can bolster your bonafides.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-28 01:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife got her CR1--- How many months of the year do we need to live in the US?
At least 6 months of the year. Best to have 10.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-29 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa experience in chennai. Approved :)
Great news -- congratulations. Happy travels.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-18 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis respond
What?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-01 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthe embassy send me a letter for personal explaination of ineligibility of visa classification
From what I understand from your post, it seems to me that the embassy will explain to you why YOU are ineligible for the visa. They aren't looking for explanations from your side.

I'm sorry. Your husband sounds like a real piece of work.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-06 00:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLagos Interview- Here are the questions asked!
Thanks for the list of questions.

Congratulations! And a very happy New Year to you! smile.gif
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-28 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother: F1 to Residence
Then you would be directly filing for AOS.

What do you mean your Birth Certificate has to be recent?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-05 21:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother: F1 to Residence
Are you in the U.S. currently or in Venezuela?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-05 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
Timeline is in your profile. Click on it and press edit/add.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-10 01:56:00