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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
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sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-10 01:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
I'm not sure about the 18 years of age issue so I'll let someone else comment here.

PLEASE fill in your time-line.

Edited by sachinky, 09 January 2010 - 04:17 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-09 04:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
Have you filed for AOS within the US? Or a CR-1 from Mexico?

As a result of his EWI, he doesn't qualify for AOS because you must have an original visa to AOS from. So he will be denied at the interview.
From what I understand, deportation proceedings will then be started against him. You can apply for a CR-1 providing he can overcome a ban by filing a waiver.

If you don't have one, get a lawyer immediately.

When's your interview?

Edited by sachinky, 09 January 2010 - 03:03 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-09 03:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBonafide marriage?
A marriage certificate indicates that you are legally married.

A BONA-FIDE marriage on the other hand include but is not limited to, the reasons you entered the bond of the marriage, evidence of co-mingling of assets and lives, and continuation of a viable relationship.

Hope this helps. It's something my husband doesn't understand either when I explain it to him. He keeps saying "But we're married!"
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-04 06:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved in Abu Dhabi!!!
Wow. Congratulations. I'm happy for you.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-08 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled I-130 in mid-Nov--no word
Tons of SEPTEMBER filers still waiting. Welcome to the club--it sucks.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-16 05:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Approval - CR1 - New Delhi
Congratulations on the approval! Good luck with POE.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-16 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho will be notified from consulate regarding decision petitioner or beneficiary?
Good luck, Star. I hope the call comes soon.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-16 05:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/ K3 ?
$825 plus medical and miscellaneous.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-17 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/ K3 ?
If you qualify for IR-1, you'd have to be insane to consider the K-3.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-16 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Embassy/Consulate
I think it'd be best to call/email NVC and have them change your USEM.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-16 05:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 filers from India
I-130 filed 09/03/09.
NOA1 issued 09/29/09.

Consulate: Mumbai.
Service Center: CSC.

Status: Still waiting.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-20 03:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR vs IR vs K3 what is what?
Go for the IR-1. Do NOT even consider the K-3.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-20 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures864 vs 864a since petitioners father in same home
If the petitioner lives with the joint sponsor, then the joint sponsor must fill an I864A.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-21 16:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures864 vs 864a since petitioners father in same home
Biometrics will be scheduled by USCIS.

Primary petitioner will fill in an I864, regardless of income.

Edited by sachinky, 21 January 2010 - 03:10 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-21 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresour visa isnt valid for 6 months
Call and ask.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-23 03:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSecond time: K3 or IR1
If you qualify for a IR-1, you'd have to be crazy to file for a K-3.

If you qualify for DCF, go that route.

Read the guides.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-22 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan student loans be counted towards affidavit of support?
Sorry, that's a loan for educational expenses. NOT an income.

Edited by sachinky, 24 January 2010 - 01:39 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-24 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal seems to be speeding up a bit!
Good luck! And that is good news.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-23 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 May 2009 filers
Timeline is in your profile. See below country flag. Click on Add/Edit.

Thanks. Good luck with the NVC stage. Get cracking on the guides ASAP.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-25 02:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 May 2009 filers
Congratulations! PLEASE fill in your timeline! We need to have updated timelines to get accurate predictions. Thanks.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-25 01:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 May 2009 filers
Hmm, okay, that makes a little more sense.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-22 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 May 2009 filers
Get your congressman/Senator involved as well.

That's ridiculous that you've been waiting since May.

Please fill in your timeline.

Edited by sachinky, 21 January 2010 - 03:12 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-21 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 question - special case situation
Well, they might be well versed in cultural norms. I'd pose the question in a regional forum.

If you have the legal marriage certificate, it should be good to go.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-25 03:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding personal photos with I-130 petition?
I sent in six pictures with our petition--3 wedding and 3 non-wedding.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-24 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the legal I-130 wait time/time frame?
Bizarre. Never heard of such a thing.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 01:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the legal I-130 wait time/time frame?
LPR--Lawful Permanent Resident aka Green Card holder.

USC--U.S. Citizen

Why would YOU, the petitioner, have biometrics if you're filing for a CR-1?

Only USC spouses' petitions aren't subject to waiting for the visa numbers - those are exempt. LPRs are subject to it.

Edited by sachinky, 25 January 2010 - 03:38 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-25 03:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the legal I-130 wait time/time frame?
Did you file as an LPR?

Did you upgrade your petition as a USC?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-25 02:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA HAS BEEN ISSED!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdjustment of Status or Petition to Remove Conditions
You will need to file the I-751, I believe, in order to lift the conditions before the conditional GC expires.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 06:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC MISSING DOCUMENT
Call at night--10PM or so.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo They Usually Do That?
If you can get through to the busy DOS line -- you can enquire on the case status.

Or email the consulate.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 01:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember filers
You need to wait atleast another month or two before getting real antsy.

September filers are NOW getting approved.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-28 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife had another kid, what now?
Even if you attempted to get him a CRBA/US passport for him as your biological child, there will be a DNA test. So there's no point in lying. Only trouble for you.

File another I-130 for him and add one to your household size on your AOS.

Be prepared to explain why your wife has another child by someone else. Your bonafides will be under scrutiny.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-27 06:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresColombian wife got NOA 2 today
Read the guides and have all the appropriate documentation and forms filled out to the T to fly through NVC.

Good luck!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-14 04:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 for Dec 09 I-130's
Wait around 3 months before getting antsy.

Some people do tend to get approved around the 60-75 day mark.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-29 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill it always be this stressful?
Wait 3-4 months for the damned NOA2.

Read up on NVC so that you're prepared when the time comes.

And pick up some new hobbies.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-04 04:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds230...
You should have a case complete very soon! Usually takes about 7-14 days!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-08 04:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved, What Next?
Congratulations. Please fill in your timeline and join the February 2010 thread.

Here's Christeen's time tested formula for NVC:

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 and 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. :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-09 02:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 question
Yes, you can.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-11 09:46:00