ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should we do?

I believe your husband should really have filed is U.S. taxes every year even though he did not make any money in the U.S. since the U.S. taxes you on your world wide income. Unless he made over 92k/year his tax liability would be zero due to the amount of foreign income you can exclude.

I believe he could file his taxes for the last couple of years even now. Contact the IRS and ask about it. (Might be wise of him to keep his identity to himself until he knows if he is in trouble with the IRS)


EmigratingSwedeMaleSweden2013-10-10 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel to USA on CR-1 but not immigrate

I too went back to Sweden to sell our apartment quit my job etc after "activiating" my CR-1. I came back to the U.S. just shy of six months later. I was asked by the CBP agent why I had been gone so long, but he was satisfied with my answer that I had been tying up loose ends and selling our condo. I had no problems what so ever. Before leaving the U.S. the first time I had managed to get my SSN and get a valid driver's license. That made it easier to start the job hunt while I was still in Sweden.


EmigratingSwedeMaleSweden2013-10-24 13:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat year's tax returns to send (split topic)

can you please explain the ineligibility for the EZ 

LIKE WHAT 

so that we can prepare 

 

 

Ineligibility for 1-864EZ-
 
1.The relative you are sponsoring isn't the only one. I.E. There are more than one immigrant you are sponsoring.
2. You filed or are filing I-140.
3. You're a joint sponsor
4.You're a substitute sponsor
5.The income you will be using to qualify for the I-864 is from business.

jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-19 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat year's tax returns to send (split topic)

I am also in same Boat 

means my wife have to submit AOS package 

 

please let me know do we have to send them 2010 2011 2012  [ 3 ] years IRS

 

or 2011 2012 2013 ????

 

 2013 year just completed and i hope it will take time for the returns and all

 

as i am not aware of all this 

 

so do we have to wait for 2013 returns and then we must send 

 

please advise us so that we must not get check list

 

and one more thing we are filling I-864 EZ

 

as we not taking any sponsor help

 

please advise 

 

 

 

 

They ask for your last year's current tax return, but you can include the last three years. If you have already received 2013's then you can use 2013, 2012, and 2011. 

 

If not, 2012, 2011, 2010. 

 

Make sure you are eligible to file an 1-864EZ, as I can recall there are a few reasons for ineligibility for the EZ. 

 


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-19 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for another visa (To another country) during the CR-1 process?

 

30 days?! Where can I find the processing times for the UK? 

 

Ah well I guess it's ok because you guys are together anyway, makes things allot easier relationship wise anyway! smile.png

 

US London Embassy website! (IF I saw this before then, I would have filed through london with much ease!)

 

We had our fair share of being apart for a long time, but it has been nice we haven't been apart for over a year now..! Just hope USCIS gets through everyone's I-130's to be back with their families! 


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 17:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for another visa (To another country) during the CR-1 process?

 

Does that now allow you guys to qualify for the DCF though as she has been in the UK for longer than 6 months? Filing the form here apparently is allot faster (some people seem to have received their green card in 3 months!) 

 

Ah yes the cold... another thing I'm not going to miss when the day comes! Thanks for your info 

 

We did have the option to go for DCF, which I wish I did listen to her when she said we should!.. We are considering of cancelling the I-130 in the states right now, but are worried if we did that, we would have to wait longer. It's a risk to take to be honest, but yes last time I check the I-130 processing times in the UK were 30 days..! 


Edited by jsumner86, 23 January 2014 - 05:09 PM.

jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for another visa (To another country) during the CR-1 process?

Hey guys, 

 

Just a quick though after realizing that the I-130 is going to take so long due to the backlog (I've just filed my I-130 and have received the confirmation).

 

My wife and I are desperately trying to work out how we could possibly spend 11 months apart.. and we came up with the thought to live in Korea whilst we wait for the I-130 / CR-1 to be approved / issued. My wife is american but she's half korean and has family there.

 

Now, my question is: Will applying for a visa to live in Korea for a short while, mess up the process for the I-130? Even though they are separate governments, I would be applying for the korean visa in the UK for which I am the beneficiary to the I-130 visa.

 

Probably not the bets wording but I hope you understand what I'm tyring to say. 

 

Any help would be super useful! 

 

Many thanks, 

Darcy

 

My wife came over here (due to my job) and has been living in the UK for a year. We applied for the I-130 (8 months ago now..)She's been quite impatient as she wants to get home to warmer weather and sunshine. (Doesn't like the cold!) But as I recall, the UK visa process is quite simple. It took her a maximum of 3 months to get her visa in her passport, and you have the London embassy close to you when it comes to interview time :).


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot being able to visit the USA during the I-13O process?

This reminds of a joke I saw online, Excerpts from Court Reporters. I think this sums it up:

 

Q: Now doctor, isn?t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn?t know about it until the next morning?
A: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

 

Unless there's something bizarre about your case, skip the attorney. They'll take A LOT of your money and feed you BS. I've learned more on this site than from any attorney I've talked with smile.png

 

I remember hearing a lady at the US embassy telling a couple they weren't very smart for paying a lawyer to do their paperwork for them.. "Your lawyer smart, You're stupid" as I can recall! :D.


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestricky I-130 address question

You can always change the mailing address when you move, as they do have a change your address request. 

 

Link is here https://egov.uscis.g...splayCOAForm.do


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-03 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 Payment

 I'm guessing NZ doesn't have the option to do so yet??

 

If so- the I-130 will have to be filed to Chicago lock box.. link here 

 

the $420 has to be sent with the I-130, and it must be a check or money order within the US. In US currency, failure to do so will be an request for evidence (send the right amount in US Currency and a bank within the US) or denial.

 

My wife sent the money via paypal to one of her family members to get the money order check sent back to us. 

 

 


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-08 05:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130

depends on luck, really. Been 9 months and a week and been waiting..


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstarting spousal visa

Then you need to file the I-130. Follow the instructions, pretty simple and clear to understand. If you need any help just look around the forum for answers, and loads of people are here to help smile.png. Welcome to the start of it all, and good luck! 

 

Try this: visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

 

Sorry about that smile.png


Edited by jsumner86, 25 February 2014 - 11:00 AM.

jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-25 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstarting spousal visa

Is your wife already in the US, or still in the Philippines? And if you're not adjusting status and just need the spousal visa you need to start with the I-130. 

 

Which is on the USCIS website.

 

You can also find a guide of filing it here on the form, right here.

 

This is just the start of it all though, the first part of the process. 


jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-25 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for May 2013 Filer

You have to fill out two separate g-325A forms. One for the petitioner and one for the beneficiary.

 

Applicant refers to the petitioner. 

 

On one g-325A form is all information about the petitioner, and the second g-325A form is all information about the beneficiary.

 

Hope that clears it up? :)

 

 


Edited by jsumner86, 27 February 2014 - 08:12 AM.

jsumner86MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-27 08:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband admits during medical he smoked weed 4 years ago

He says the doctor keep asking again about it.. And he could not lie

 

Which Center did he have the Medical Done at?


EmpressreFemaleJamaica2013-08-25 21:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband admits during medical he smoked weed 4 years ago

**bracing for the flames**
I think the real problem here is the U.S. government, for making marijuana illegal in this country. Or more appropriately, the people who vote for lawmakers who still have those archaic/uninformed/fear-based beliefs.


Amen to that
EmpressreFemaleJamaica2013-04-01 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date

We just got our interview date because we called the Embassy. We still haven't received a hard copy in the mail yet. We thought we would have had an interview date for late October or early November. To our surprise our date is December 23. I wanted to be here in the U.S. for Christmas this year...but God had another plan. This will be the best Christmas ever I just know it :-)


FutureMrsLopezFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-09 01:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresconfused!!
Ok,so i have to send in a new sponsor for my husband to take back to the embassy!!! Am really confused with the form i134 and the i864,i dnt knw if he need both or jst the i864.smf!!! Feel like screeming!!
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-03-27 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved Doctors for Jamaica (KNG) is not listed

Hello,
I have noticed that the instructions given to find the list of approved doctors for Kingston (KNG) Jamaica is not listed.
This is the instruction given:
Go to: www. immigrantvisas.state.gov
Then click on: Prepare for your visa interview abroad
Click on: Prepare for the Medical Examination
Then I selected KNG from the drop down list and click on Medical Examination
The document does not list the approved doctor this was last updated 2/2013. I have opened a few other countries and I see a list of their approved doctors.
Also, the same document is located here:
www. immigrantvisas.state.gov
Review the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General-specific Interview Guidelines
Click U.S. Embassy/Consulate-specific information.
I selected KNG and it’s the same document as the one mentioned above.

I think the document was uploaded in error under the medical link. I am aware of the physicians we use only because last year I did download the document and saved it in my documents, so I referred back to it and call the closet doctor to confirm they are still approved and scheduled my appointment right away.

If I am looking in the wrong place for the information please let me know!

U a are looking at the right place, they only have like three drs u think
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-04-06 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnew fees
My husband is traveling sarurday,the thing is i havnt pay the $165 fee as yet,would it be a problem at the port of entry?
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-05-29 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnew fees
Any of my visa journey members on here who get Approve At the US embassy in kingston jamaica recently? Am trying to find out if i have to pay the $165 before my husband leave jamaica or i can pay it when he reach here in the us?
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-05-03 14:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew fees since Feb 1st!!??
Ok thank u.
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-05-30 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew fees since Feb 1st!!??
My husband is traveling saturday,would they give him any problem at the POE since we didnt pay the 165 fee as yet?
jamerican babyNot TellingJamaica2013-05-29 18:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be concerned?
I'm a march filer and have not heard a word??
KinaNKevNot TellingJamaica2013-10-10 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Questions
I'm a USC and today marks my 7th month wait for my I130????????
KinaNKevNot TellingJamaica2013-10-15 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of Bonafided Marriage
You also should have travel stamps on your passport...so that's great proof and definately phone records!
KinaNKevNot TellingJamaica2013-11-03 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPUBLIX JOB LETTER

i work at publix for 7 years and they did the letter for me so many times 

the only thing u need in this letter is that ur husband work at publix for ......  years and that he is full time and part time and that he still work at publix. the store manager cannot write down how much your husband make by publix law it's a NO NO, don't forget publix stamp very important also make sure they spell his name correctly and they need to add his personal number that's all u need. I'm gonna need the same letter once i get my NOA2 grrrr lol.

 



i meant full time or part time, don't go to HR they take forever the store manager can do it for him right away.


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-05-29 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPUBLIX JOB LETTER

Omg i work at publix too tell your  mom to ask the store manager he's able to give you one, me whenever i need one he give it to me with no problem



ask the store manager to type a letter he's able to.


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-05-29 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about affidavit of support

thank you guys :)


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-05-29 13:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about affidavit of support

yes i know total is 4 my son, mom, me and my husband but what form to file ?



yes i know total is 4


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-05-29 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about affidavit of support

hi VJ

 

I have 2 questions about 

 

I'm the petitioner my husband is the beneficiary, he lives in Morocco.

I live in the US I'm the only sponsor Family size is : my mom (she's not working), my son (12 years old), and me (working), i'm the only income and i don't need a co-sponsor alhamdoullilah i make more than what they ask in the poverty guideline.

 

My question is which one to file I864, I864a or I 864Ez or all of them? remember i'm the only sponsor i don't need a co-sponsor

My next question: i noticed in the interview even when people make more than the poverty guidelines sometimes the officer say i's not enough you need a co sponsor. since i'm the only sponsor and i don't need a co sponsor can i add my retirement+401k+ stock in the application where they say "assets" just to be on the safe side that way my hubby won't have a problem in the embassy.

 

Thank you

I have to file again the new I864 anyway since the new version just came out


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-05-29 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about NVC. very important

yes u need the noskha kamila i actually told my husband to get both the long birth certificate which is noskha kamila and the short one but nvc ask for the ong one translated in english and notorized, get both in case you never know.


i meant nvc ask for the long one.


get both but only send the long one noskha kamila to nvc.


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-06-07 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about NVC. very important

thank you guys he got everything today yay 


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-06-06 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about NVC. very important

hi vj,

 

I have 3 questions about NVC:

 

I live in the US, my husband is moroccan he's the beneficiary we're getting everything ready for NVC.

 

the birth certificate nvc ask for the long one is it called in arabic "noskha kamila" they have that kind of birth certificate in morocco, that's what my husband need or no?

 

second question: my husband went today and he got his police certificate done is it called fiche antropometrique in french, it's also called in morocco "houssne sira wa soulouk" that's what my husband need or no?

 

last question: i checked in the web site that NVC ask for " court record certificate/Segel Adli (obtained from town/city of birth)" from Morocco what is that mean is it?

 

thank you for you answer guys, appreciate it :)


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-06-05 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds 230 blue pen

my husband send me the ds230 but he did fill it out in a blue pen and also sign in a blue pen is it ok? 

 

please help thank you.


nawalelNot TellingMorocco2013-07-17 20:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis green card
Finally I received my green card 4 days ago thank you so much for your help.
maryameNot TellingMorocco2013-12-19 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis green card
What does the CRIS custmer ID means please?
maryameNot TellingMorocco2013-12-12 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis green card
Hi everybody I just wanna ask you again about my status in uscis elis it shows that my card is produced and my case is in « closed » step what does it mean please and thank you?

Edited by maryame, 11 December 2013 - 01:27 PM.

maryameNot TellingMorocco2013-12-11 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis green card
Thank you so much you are very hepful thank you again
maryameNot TellingMorocco2013-12-09 15:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresuscis green card
Yes in the ELIS uscis website. And how many days that it takes to recieve the GC because I came here in USA in 11/11/2013 and it is almost a month and I didn't recieve anything
maryameNot TellingMorocco2013-12-09 14:44:00