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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Package question - Does my husband need 2 police checks?

Hey All,

 

Just doing my research for the IV Package and came across a few people who got RFE on police checks from other countries. My husband has mostly lived in Australia but he did temporarily live in England from 2001-2003.

 

Does he require a police check from England? I'm hoping it was so long ago that the NVC doesn't need it.  


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-05 23:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: dumb checklist request re. gross income when it's ZERO

Thanks for the update! Question: 

 

I filed my 2013 US Taxes from overseas (I'm the petitioner living in Aus with my husband who his the beneficiary). During 2013 I only made AUS income and my 1040 lists my total income as 0. 

 

I wrote 0 in the i-864 form per the instructions which say to write the total income from my 1040.

 

Is this okay?  


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-07 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending AOS and IV Packages to NVC

Yes sending both packages is totally okay. I'm planning on sending both packages as well. 

 

 Just make sure you separate them into two different manila folders clearly marked AOS and Supporting Documents for DS-260. 

 

 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-26 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a checklist from NVC mean return to the back of the review line?

I would say go ahead and send what you have. This way if anything else is missing they will let you know in the first checklist if they review the package before you send the missing document. This might save you another checklist...

 

I'm willing to send it through as long as we don't have to wait an additional 60 days on top of the current wait time. That would be a nightmare! 

 

Thanks for your input. 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-27 00:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a checklist from NVC mean return to the back of the review line?

If this is the case, then I'd rather wait till I have everything (including the additional police check) before sending it all in. 

 

Sigh.....

 

Unfortunately yes nowadays they are saying you need to wait for 60 days for almost every step.

 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-26 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a checklist from NVC mean return to the back of the review line?

Ok so I finally got everything together for our IV package, then my husband casually mentions he lived in the UK for over a year. This means we need ANOTHER police check. Ok that's fine. We've ordered it but it may take a few weeks. 

 

We're thinking of just sending everything we have now (since it's taking 60 business days anyway) and then sending through the UK police check once we receive it as well.

 

But if for some reason they review it before we send it and give us a checklist, does that mean we'll need to wait an additional 60 business days? 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-26 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Error in I-864A

What did you say you put on the line for Part 2 Item 13? I will send mine tomorrow and just want to make sure I did the right thing...

I put number 1 since it is for one immigrant... is that right?

 

Yes, you're supposed to write the number of immigrants being sponsored on the form which is 1 (for your significant other). 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-08-07 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

 

From what I can tell, the petitions from abroad are being transferred from the Chicago Lockbox to CSC immediately, where they are currently getting approved very quickly. I haven't seen anyone get a quick approval from any of the other service centers. Olives 24 has TSC in his/her timeline but CSC in his/her signature. I'm trying to direct anyone I see on the forum with a quick approval to this thread so they can add their case and we can keep track of the resurgence of this trend. 

 

Whoops! My mistake on the timeline. I've removed TSC since I (as you stated) was transferred from Chicago Lockbox to CSC. Fingers crossed for others on this journey. :) 


Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-04-25 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

1. Country USC resides in: Australia
2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No
3. When did you file the I-130: NOA1 April 7th 
4. How long had you been living abroad: 2 1/2 years 
5. Do you reside in the country legally? Yes
6. What is the reason for your residence? Met in USA then moved to be with then bf now husband. 
7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes
8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? Yes
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? Yes. We included our lease agreement. 
10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? No
11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? Yes, 18 days 










Olives24FemaleAustralia2014-04-25 01:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaNVC Case number says ready for 9 days

If you have already your case number from NVC,its time for you to gather all the documents.Pay the visa,get medical exam,fill up the DS-160 and set an appointment interview online.

 


NezyNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-09 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approval!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yahooooo... Congrats. I hope all else goes smoothly from here on end. Wish you the best
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-03-13 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received in 130 days!
:D Im happy for you. Congrats. Wish you guys in luck in the rest of your visa journey
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-04-17 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsthank you GOD.
:dance: :dance: whooo hoo. Congrats. Happy to see CSC is making progress for all black hole fileres. Keep the faith all July/Aug/Sept/Oct. I pray you guys get through quickly.
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-04-17 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally ...got NOA2

Congrats. Wish you guys the best of luckdancin5hr.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-06 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA IN HAND!!!!

Congrats. Its been a long time. So happy for you dancin5hr.gif cray5ol.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-08-16 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrustration with the Kingston Embassy

I understand your frustration. I was in AP in JA for 11 weeks. It took a congressional inquiry for our case to see movement. We were approved at the interview and my fiance recieved the green stub with DHL sheet. (by the way when my fiance arrived a green stub was stapled to his passport). So don't worry, if the CO said approved and took the passport it is coming. Do not stress over whether or not they will issue the visa. If they approved it, unless your documents are fake or your fiance has a criminal past or there were fraudulent statements made in any of the immigrant forms you will be good. It is very frustrating. All you can do is try to remain patient, keep your faith in God (this really helped me calm my emotions..PRAY), and keep yourself busy with friends and family. Use the time to prepare for your marriage and AOS.  I can tell you from our experience I had over 9 CEAC updates some related to email some not. Keep track of everything. I would say unless there is some outstanding question they are not answering, wait till you get closer to the 60 day mark and then contact your congressperson or senator and speak with their staffed immigration specialist.

 

I hope you hear something soon. It does look like the embassy is moving alot faster than they were. I know you want this to be over. It is completely frustrating being a US Citizen and having no rights when it comes to this process. You are completly at the mercy of the US Embassy. I would say if it helps you, write a letter to the ambassdor (be pleasant and polite). I feel if enough people express their concerns over how inefficient the Jamaican embassy is, someone will take actions. At the end of the day they may have deciding power over who they issue visas to, but they are still required to be efficient because they are being paid by American tax dollars and their budgets are set by Congress.

 

Hey BeanCamo do you happen to have the email for the ambassador? I am helping another VJ member who is in AP as well but we are unable to locate the email for Pamela Bridgewater (Jamaica ambassador). Your help is much appreciated.


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-08-31 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY....APPROVED!!!!!! :-) VSC --> TSC

 

YAY!!! I think someone leaked our complaints because I've seen a few approvals from JA the past couple of days! Now we gotta get our fiances prepped for the 2nd half then home-run to the states!!! 

 

Yes i think they did. Consequently after speaking to ombudsman office and calling back my congressman earlier in the day. I received my approval in the night. I was shocked and caught off-guard when i saw it. My congressman told me, he will call me in the morning and was sure that he will get a response about my case from VSC. And the rep at the Ombudsman office told me i still have within 60 days (which would be Aug 20) before hearing a response. But I am happy and grateful that my persistance and efforts did not fall on deaf ears. Because I surely was becoming weary of this whole process. Seeing those approved around my NOA1 date and way after, made me have mixed emotions.

 

I agree.Moving on and forward to the next phase in this visa journey. Looking forward to having my honey home soon


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-07-12 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY....APPROVED!!!!!! :-) VSC --> TSC

Right behind you Becky. Received my NOA2 last night. Now i have a partner in crime lolkicking.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-07-11 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo Excited!! Visa Issued!!!

thank you both!!!

 

@JSC and GOM I keep singing Movado "Dem cyann hold me again, cyann hold me again..." lol and also it was at ready for a few days and than it went to AP for one more day and now issued so when ur status changes back to AP just know ur visa will be issued like the next day or so...

  i love it .....lol. Congratulations on the visa issue


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-09-11 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAppreciating VJ family

Received visa in hand on Sept 30!!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif Thank you my VJ family for all the warm wishes and advice along the way. Thank God for Visa Journey. I couldn't have done it with you guysluv.gif 


meant to say without you guys* goofy.gif  silly me


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-10-02 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

NOA2 approved last night!!!!kicking.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-07-11 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

HI everyone. I'm not of those who got transferred to TSC and was left behind at VSC. Still not response from VSC and my NO1 is dated Jan 10. Beginning to feel VSC has overlooked my case. All this waiting is causing me to feel sick most of the time. I'm running low on encouragement.


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-07-06 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Can you fit one more? sad.png

 

I am trying to remain optimistic that we will hear something soon but it's getting a bit tougher.

 

 

 

 

question for anyone - I haven't registered to get the automatic updates from the site because I believe our attorney is registered. Does it matter if we are both registered for the same number as long as I select customer? does anyone know? I'd like to see what people are saying about it being touched..

 i am so with you on this. Because i know we are so close. I am starting to be break apart with this wait. Its definitely a trying at times.


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-07-02 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

APPROVED! Finally!!!! No RFE's! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif Its about time :-). Im too excited! Congrats to everyone thus far! Patience pays off.

 

Congrats Bubs...super excited for you. Wish you all the best on your visa journybiggrin.png


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-06-12 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

CONGRATS


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-06-11 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

I'm part of the group of filers that havent received neither text nor email about a transfer. Just here waiting ClockWatch2.gif and missing my baby more and more. Im praying to good VSC can speed up the approval for everyone. Hitting that 5month mark soon or maybe have already gone over. Trying to remain calm but

 

cant resist the anxiety when I see other Jan filers being approved. cray5ol.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-06-05 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

 

I think we all do! lol. Getting kinda ridiculous that FEBRUARY filers are getting approved now too. The two centers need to be more consistent or VSC needs to get the stick out of their butts and hand over files to other service centers if they're so far behind. Ugh.

 

Exactly.. we need to really rally VSC and get them moving. Because this is ridiculous!!!!!ranting33va.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-23 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
 

Congrats to the CSCers! Fellow VSCers ... keep hanging in there. Our time will come soon too ... ClockWatch2.gif

 

Trying to hanging in there. I'm filling up with envy of CSC filers crying.gif. I am happy for all those approved. Congrats !!!  kicking.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-23 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Yes I was thinking the same thing, lol! I wish I'd hear something this week wink.png. I'm expecting to hear in July, honestly. Though we're starting to get onto the congressman now and will reply to our Senator in June once we reach 5 months. Vermont need a kick up the back side, though at least they're not working at the comatosed pace that they were a few weeks ago.

 

good.gif Exactly.. All they need to do now is keep it up. And not go back to being stagnant.


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-13 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Lol i literaly bugged living life out of The recepcionista at The congress office in miami everyday i have gone to there office taken The packet to them jejejeje God is good prayer is The key And never given up hope !!

 

i need to be like you idea9dv.gif

 

They can do moré then we think oh i Also request es Many service request they say they cant but presestance And a lil ánger can help

 

I knew they could do more, They always giving us lame excuses which is not enough. But again I am happy you got thru. Its nice to see someone finally break from the love sick journey. Being apart for so long is starting to weigh in on me.


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-10 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Approved!!!!!! Thank you god

 

Congrats GIsellekicking.gif



 

Congrats!! What did you say to your congressman??... since I (like you) are still in normal processing times, I didn't think there was much we could do our say at this point... please share your wisdom!! idea9dv.gif

 

I agree.. please give us some insightssecret7vf.gif


Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-05-09 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
I wish VSC was processing December files now. April is nearly done and they have yet to process half of Oct. Cmon!!!!! :dance: Thats me stompning feet (not dancing)
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-04-17 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
I have been seeing alot of cool ticketfactory. Does anyone know where i can get one? or guide me into setting one up?
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-04-11 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
I havent received anything. Maybe she did expedite
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-02-28 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Hey all! I mailed my I-129f package on dec 31 2012 I'm pretty much a jan filer :P Anyways I got my NOA1 on jan7 and on my case page I'm at initial review it also says my Alien registration number has changed. Has this happened to you guys?




Yes, I received mines yesterday as well. I take it from what I have read from others that its something that is normal. That as least your application is being processed.
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-16 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Thanks.
Also just got my NOA1 text and email. I should have called them earlier! Status says they received it on January 8. Got sent to Vermont, but that is what I was expecting as I live in NY.




Me too. We are in the same boat then. :dancing: The average tiime seems to be 3-5 days to receive the NOA1 text/email notification.
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-11 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Just checked my bank account and they cashed my $340, so they did receive it! I've never been so happy to give someone $340 in my life! :dance: :dance: :dance:







Congrats VBTWO.. I felt the same way too. :yes:
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-11 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
[quote name='Lizz & Alvin' timestamp='1357913709' post='5916266']
Now all we can do is wait... :whistle:

I've already checked the USCIS website for my case status like every day... I know.. I'm neurotic!! :wacko: . Have you looked at your yet? It says that mine was received on the 4th, but I didn't get my text until the 9th.... Not sure if that means that my actual NOA1 date is the 4


I havent check as of yet. In the email it said to look once you receive the official hardcopy NOA1. So I didnt even bother. But since you said it, I am going to check now.
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-11 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Congrats girl!!! :dance:



:yes: Thank you..I am on feel relieved now.
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-10 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Received noa1 this moment! :D




Congrats! Hopefully it will be a fast process! California has about 5 months!



Thank you.. Looking forward to the next 5-7 months
Our DestinyFemaleJamaica2013-01-10 17:25:00