ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED ,CO didnt bother to look at our photos,evidences of ongoing relationship etc
Same with my wife. The only question the CO asked was "what took you so long to apply for a visa?" (I lived in the Philippines for 19 years, and we have been married for 12 years, with 2 U.S. Citizen daughters). The whole process was pretty easy from start to finish with the exception of being stuck at TSC along with the other 36000 petitioners who were transferred from CSC last year.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-06-24 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny July filers who haven't approve yet? ( NOA2)
Wow, this thread brings back some painful memories for a lot of us last year who had our petitions transferred from CSC to TSC. Look at my timeline, and realize that you will all soon be approved. Hang in there; keep busy preparing for the NVC stage. There IS life after USCIS. God speed to all of you June/July filers. It is well worth the wait when you meet your fiance / spouse at POE.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-11-24 19:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife Signature on Tax Return??

How does wife sign tax return if you file jointly.. She is not in this country.. Does the W-7 form she signed replace the signature on the 1040 return


Mail her the page she has to sign, have her mail it back to you, and file it.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-27 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and IV fee
The office codes are DIFFERENT for the AOS and the IV. The AOS is "CMR AOS", and the IV is "CMR". I guess you could submit them in the same envelope as long as you have the bar-coded cover document on top of each package.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-04 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and IV fee

Dear veryone:
I have applied one case of IR1 for my wife and two case of IR2 for my 2kids thesame time.how can I make payment for NVC?
each case for one fee? please tell me


Sign in on this page using the NVC Case # and your IIN. Each fee you must pay will be invoiced separately.

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

Edited by DanTes, 02 March 2011 - 03:11 AM.

DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-02 03:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvance Medical at St. Luke's
I don't mind the 3 day sputum test, and if the results are NEGATIVE, they should be allowed to proceed instead of waiting for the 2 month culture. A follow-up could be done in the U.S. What about visitors and other non-immigrant visa applicants? I Don't know if they are even required to have a physical exam before going to the U.S. I would hope so. If not, it is really a scam for the immigrant visa applicants. I believe the sputum costs extra.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-05 00:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvance Medical at St. Luke's
Yes, she does have congestion, and her family doctor had her on medication for that, but she has not talked to the doctor at St. Luke's yet for the explanation of what they saw in her e-ray. After she finishes the 3 day sputum test, on the 4th day she will talk to the doctor, and he/she will go over what they saw, and will let her know the preliminary smear results (either positive or negative). She still has to wait for 2 months for the culture results of her sputum. From my limited experience, I am glad she went for the advance medical instead of waiting until she had her interview date. (which would not have been until May anyway).
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-04 09:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvance Medical at St. Luke's
My wife went back for her results this morning at St. Luke's, and was informed that she would have to undergo the sputum smear/culture. She has to return next week for 3 consecutive days for the Smear, then wait for 8-10 weeks for the culture results. I hope the smear is negative after the 3rd day. This is why I wanted her to get an advanced medical exam at St. Luke's. Her 2 month culture will be finished by 10 May, and, looking at it realistically, even if she had passed the Medical exam, she would not have her interview until May anyway. I highly recommend that as soon as you receive your NVC case number, you get your medical out of the way.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-04 01:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSt Lukes Medical MANILA
Several hotels near St. Luke's. My wife staying at Tropical Mansion. About 2 blocks from St. Luke's. 1,500 per night.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-10 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion 35 for ds 230

I mean to say...I will put never in the spaces it says put never (per the instructions n form) if not visited usa but in all the other blank spaces do I put None and N/A where necessary?


I think just one NEVER is good enough. Never assumes N/A for all the other blank spaces.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-13 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCopies??

When filing the initial packet am I supposed to put a copy of the certified marriage certificate or just make a copy of that. I was under the impression we would send the original at a later date but just want to make sure as I'm putting the finishing touches on this today....hopefully tomorrow I will be actually sending it.


Send photocopies of original or certified documents to USCIS. But, remember, you must send original signatures of the I-130 and both G-325A's. Sign in black ink, and press hard. They can tell if it is original signature by feeling the impression left on the reverse side of the I-130 and G-325's You will need original civil documents at the NVC stage, and for the interview at the Embassy.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-13 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMEDICAL

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A EARLY MEDICAL IN NIGERIA BEFOR YOU GET AN INTERVIEW DATE? I WANTED TO KNOW IF MY HUSBAND CAN GO GET A EARLY MEDICAL,


I don't know about Nigeria, but it is the smart thing to do in the Philippines. A lot of applicants wait until 2 or 3 weeks before their interview, and find out something is showing on their chest x-ray. Then they have to take the sputum test, and wait for 2 months for the culture. Then the interview has to be rescheduled.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-14 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Question

Friend of mine is going to be filing. Hiw wife has not submitted tax returns for the past 3 years. DO you know how this will affect the process?


if you mean the beneficiary has not filed taxes, then no, it will not effect either the I-130 or the I-864, since both forms are submitted by the petitioner.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-28 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Returns for I-864

Hi,

Me and my American wife have just filed our I-130 and now trying to get ready for the next stage. Fingers crossed there is no RFE.

Just looking at the I-864 my wife has to complete. Its asks for tax returns for the recent year and optional to submit last 3. We would like to submit all the info we can which we believe will help as we are quiet young(ish). Me 27 and my wife 25.

Only thing is my wife has only been in work 2 years, as she was a student before. Do we need to say this anywhere? will it matter we only have tax returns for 2 years?

C
thanks


I only submitted my 2010 joint tax return to the NVC, and the I-864EZ was accepted with no problems. As long as you are above the I-864P guidelines, then only the CURRENT year is required. You can submit 2009 if you feel it will help your case to show continued employment.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-28 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case ID

Received our NOA2 on 3/17/11....what is the average time to receive NVC case ID#? I have been calling everyday, sometimes they say give it 4-6 wks. Any suggestions or hints to move process along?


NVC kept telling me to wait 15 business days, and if still no case number, email them a copy of the NOA2. Hang in for a few more days. Hopefully you will receive your case number and invoice ID number by the end of this week. Spend this time reading the shortcut guides for NVC here on VJ
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-29 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling tax return as single this year is spouse live outside USA
http://www.irs.gov/i...=120580,00.html

Check out this link
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-07 01:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter the Ds230
I would highly recommend doing the medical at St Luke's NOW. They saw something on my wife's x-ray, and she now has to go back for the sputum this week. She does have congestion, and is taking antibiotics for that, so I'm now too concerned that she will be positive for TB, BUT she still has to wait for 2 months for the culture of the sputum test.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-06 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCODINTION GREENCARD

AM MARRIED TO A USC AND I HAVE A CONDITION GREEN CARD WHICH WILL EXPIRED IN MARCH 2012. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING A COUPLES OF PROBLEMS
COS SHE HAVE AN ATTITUDE , SHE TRITE ME VERY BAD AND EVEN LEFT ME TO ANOTHER STATE WHERE HER FAMILY LIVES, SHE SOMETIME BLOCK MY NUMBER FROM CALLING HER. IN THE TIME OF FILING THE 2010 TAXES SHE CALLED ME AND I TOLD HER AM GONNA FILE MY TAXES WITH HER AND SHE TOLD ME SHE ALREADY FILLED HER'S SEPARATELY SO SHE CAME DOWN TO ME AND SHE MADE ME CLAIM HER UNCLE ON MY TAXES COS SHE THE ONE TAKING CARE OF HIM .., PLEASE I NEED A HELP TO KNOW IF THAT GONNA AFFECT MY GREENCARD RENEWAL ?

THANKS


Sorry to hear things aren't working out between you and your wife, and YES it will effect the removal of conditions. You need to show an ongoing marital relationship, and from what you describe, this is not normal relations between a husband and wife. Others with more experience in this matter will hopefully advise you on what steps you need to take from here on out.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-03 08:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCivil Partnership

What about California and other states where same sex marriages are legal now?

Have they just simply not followed up immigration-wise with the new laws they've created?

That's a big shame and a huge disadvantage for gay couples, IMO.

I have a friend who has a close friend who is gay and married a US Consul. He supposedly has an immigration visa that allows him entry only to the 3 states in the USA who recognize same sex marriages. It took him barely 3 months to obtain it but obviously it all went through diplomatic channels.

I don't even know how true that story is. I trust my friend and she heard it directly from him. But I can't really confirm it. Just repeating what I've heard.


Sounds like a fairy tale to me.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-13 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview sceduling

My wife's case is complete in the NVC and i was told they only scedule interviews during the second week of the month and there is no set standard to who gets there interview sceduled is there someone i can call or e-mail to scedule a interview for my wife


NVC schedules IR1/CR1 interviews for Manila. In our case it took 19 days from CC to assigning interview date for my wife. When was your CC?
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-15 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds320

Hi... I know this is such a simple question about the ds32o Q#30 but honestly I'm still unsure on what to do... I've been living in the same house since birth to present. So, what am I gonna put? Please help me... Give me some idea like putting the exact date since 16? or just simply put the word "since birth to present"? I don't wanna get an RFE for this... Thanks in advance friends =)


You probably won't get a RFE either way, but I would put in the date of your 16th birthday to present. If NVC cared where you lived when you were 5 years old, they would have asked on the form.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-18 14:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere the name "Packet IV" is coming from?

NVC does not refer to this set of documents as Packet IV not does the travel.state.gov Web site. Just curious why Vjers call it Packet IV.


Email rcvd from nvcinquiry states (STD P4 APP)
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-23 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Call Exporter

Morning VJ (F)


So, back in Feb. I found a link on here for a program you could download that would pull all the free skype to skype history and make it into an html file for easy printing. It worked GREAT, and I have the whole list up until February. I am sending off the petition on Monday. So I tried to get the most recent skype history through this program and now it's not working :crying:

The program keeps timing out and says "not responding" and then windows closes the program. :(


Anyone else who uses this program having this problem?

Here is the link to the program (posted by lucdecauwer about 1/2 way down the page)

http://forum.skype.c...showtopic=87531


Anyone know of another way to get the free skype to skype history printed? :unsure:

:help:


Perhaps I am missing something here, but all I do is copy history from skype and paste to a word document, then print. Works great for me.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-17 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen can we email the DS-3032?

Hi,

So even if the NVC AVR hasn't said that the DS-3032 has been generated, I can go ahead and email our DS-3032?

Thanks


YES!!!! Do Not wait. The moment you know your NVC case number, get the ball rolling.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-05-21 17:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen can we email the DS-3032?

Hi,


How will I know whether it's ok to email the DS-3032? Do I have to wait for NVC to email me first about it?


Thanks!


As soon as you know your NVC case number you can use the email template, and send the DS-3032. DO NOT wait for NVC!! Be pro-active at this stage, and you will save a lot of precious time.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-05-21 05:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespacket 3 and 4
As far as I know - $88.00 AOS fee, $404.00 IV fee. Medical fees vary from country to country. Medical in the Philippines is $213.35 (payable in PHP). Repeat medical tests can add a few pesos. Philippines uses 2GO courier with no fee for visa delivery. Your particular Embassy may (or may not) have additional fees; you should check their website.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-27 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA Packet of Information Was Sent..............

We never received any hard paperwork from the NVC. IF you got your emails from the NVC that is you packets of information. Just download and fill out all the forms.

I see that you sent them already...did you get delivery confirmation? Check our timeline out. They must be really busy at the NVC this year.


All I have received so far is the return receipt for the AOS
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-05 00:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA Packet of Information Was Sent..............
I have already submitted my AOS and IV packages. The only thing I am getting from the NVC phone robot is: "A packet of information was sent.....blah, blah, blah". Has anybody received any info yet from the NVC??
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-04 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221 (G) Letter from Embassy Manila, Phils

Good day!
To all VJ friends and members, I just want to share all of you about my case, my interview is on Feb. 01, it is pretty fine the consular question and I answer all his question but he focus to my AOS. He ask me addt'l AOS of my husband step dad because my husband Mom and his sted dad are filing same income tax return so he required me my husband step dad I-864A form only, then he gave 221 (g) letter. The embassy gave me further instruction how to sent the addt'l docs. together my passport its via 2GO. I sent the addt'l docs. on Feb. 14. together my passport in 2GO and got text message from 2GO on Feb. 15 that Embassy Manila received my docs. Did anyone here in Phils. got same problem like mine that consular officer issued 221 (g)? And how long it takes to get your visa on hand?

I hope somebody here same problem like mine and kidly share.

Thanks a lot and God Bless.


Although I haven't crossed that bridge yet, I'm sure, (since they wanted your passport back) along with the documents, that everything will be O.K. I guess that is why they tell us not to book any flight until visa is actually in hand.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-20 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221 (G) Letter from Embassy Manila, Phils

My wife needed to her CEMAR to check for previous marriages (lawyer didn't tell us). Her interview was on Feb 2, the Embassy didn't get the CEMAR until Feb 14.

We are still waiting. i have heard it can take 6-8 weeks, and that is from people on this site.

Best of luck, i hope we both get the visas soon!


Until I read about CEMAR here on VJ, I had never heard of such a thing. It is not mentioned in any of the info posted by U.S. Embassy, Manila. I had my wife get a CEMAR at NSO (along with our NSO marriage contract). Wonder why the U.S. Embassy doesn't put this info out on their website?
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-20 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

thank's jennie ann..

i'm going to renew my NBI clearance just to make sure .. and also I've noticed that i had a mistakes on filling up the address and dates :wacko: .. can i put "NONE" in province? cuz i lived in city not in province..

city/Town = Camarin,Caloocan city
Province = NONE
Country = Philippines


Caloocan is one of the cities that make up Metropolitan Manila (Metro Manila) or the National Capital Region (NCR). Caloocan is not under any provincial government (like Zambales where my wife lives). I think I would put Camarin, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Use the appropriate ZIP for where you live in Caloocan (North or South)
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-16 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues
MAY 11; 6:30 A.M. !!!!! Saylin, Pls add us to the May interviews list. Thank God!
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-04-14 08:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

My husband ended up signing with black ink, but I don't think it looks like a photocopy. I made a photocopy of it to keep for myself and I can see a clear difference between the two. Oh well, I'll just hope for the best!


Since the instructions specify BLACK ink, I don't think you will have a problem. I used black ink on all the forms submitted to USCIS and NVC with no problems. An original signature leaves an impression on the back of the paper that would not be present on a photocopy. If I worked at USCIS or NVC I would give a RFE for those signed in blue ink for not following instructions.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-17 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

Hi & good morning to all,

I just realized that the pictures my husband took ar not 2x2, does anyone know if that will be an issue....? they're 1.5 x 1.5....


With all the emphasis the DOS places on camera angle, background, glasses, headgear, etc... I would think, yes - size does matter.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-03-07 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues
Make sure you are using the latest version (02/29/2012). I had the same problem with older version, and was also unable to print it out. I did a bit of research, and found that Windows 7 (which I have) was not compatible. I have had no problems with the one I just filled out. Perhaps NVC fixed the compatibility problem. I am not a computer expert, but all I know is - it didn't work; now it does.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-24 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

Hey guys, I contacted the automated NVC # this morning, and they have our case #. Of course, I couldn't speak to a live operator because it is Saturday, but that's definitely a good sign that they have our case there.


CONGRATS! Use the email template to send in your DS-3032 now! Don't know if any humans will be working on Monday, but when you can call and get your Invoice I.D., you can then pay your AOS and IV online. It moves FAST now, so don't wait for any emails or letters from NVC before you pay or submit your AOS and IV package.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-19 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

***I LEARNED YOU MUST PAY ON A PC. NOT POSSIBLE ON SAFARI. :blink:


I'm not familiar with SAFARI, but I used Mozilla Firefox as my browser, and it worked just fine.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-19 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

can someone pls explain this to me? does it means they accept my Ds3032?


CONGRATS! You got it.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-19 11:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues
[quote name='sarah et luc' timestamp='1298035774' post='4487907']
I'm a little confused. Do I wait for them to email me information or should I email or mail them my DS 3032? (I'm still waiting for it in the mail by Luc :ranting: ) but just wondering? Thanks.
[/quote

DO NOT WAIT!! Use the email template, and send it to nvcinquiry@state.gov. Unlike USCIS, if you wait on NVC you are behind.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-18 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

I received a approval letter yesterday. It says " It has been approved and have sent to NVC". Did they really send my application to NVC? I am not sure. Does anyone of your letter say the same thing and been forwarded to NVC?


Yes, mine said the case had been sent to the NVC.......that was in November........If you don't receive a case number within a FEW DAYS, you can be sure that your approved petition was in fact NOT sent to the NVC. I hope USCIS has finally gotten a handle on the "unforeseen circumstances" they were experiencing, and you will receive your case number shortly.
DanTesMalePhilippines2011-02-17 14:31:00