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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ EXPEDITE TIPS ~
thank you for the Info Sarah!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-26 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
there are a lot of us who are doing this on our own, without the lawyer, which is why there are so many threads on how to process the different forms and where to send them etc... check out some of them, especially in the wiki part of the forum, there is a lot of valuable info!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-12 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
no, there are tons of people who are on here that are married, and have been for quite some time and they have been waiting for 6,7, and even 8 months. It does not have any rhyme of reason to the process...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-12 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2007 I-130 filers
That is the age old question that no one really knows and USCIS will never give an answer to...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-12 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 application
no problem. This process is daunting, I could not imagine doing it without the help from people on this board.
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-31 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 application
you can fill it out for her and send it to her to sign, you will have to add your information at the end where it asks if anyone helped fill out the application.
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-31 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 application
that form is all about the intending immigrant In your case it is your wife. She would have to fill out and sign part one and fill out and leave part 2 unsigned, she does that at the consulate.
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-05-31 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo, I think I screwed myself, Any hope? Religious Marriage
QUOTE (blondie2713 @ Sep 8 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Sep 8 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you might get an RFE because they might think that it is a marriage, but you just call them and explain that it was a religious ceremony and not a civil. I sent in a video and they sent it back to me, so they might not even look at the video. I think you will be ok...

We got the NOA1 in July and nothing was wrong. We expect the NOA2 in Dec but I thought the NOA2 was just FBI clearance and stuff, nothing to do with the packet itself. I thought they would have sent the packet back if it wasn't right, right. I just do not want to get to CDJ and have them say opps, denied cause your married. In my letters of intent I wrote thatwe were marrying in the US because our religous marriage in Mexico wasn't considered legal by Mexcio nor The US. PLus, My fiance was also EWI and left legally with no criminal background so we will file for the I-601 waiver.

The NOA2 has everything to do with the packet you send in. The NOA2 means that they have looked over your submitted evidence and there is enough proof to show that you have a valid relationship.
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-09-08 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo, I think I screwed myself, Any hope? Religious Marriage
you might get an RFE because they might think that it is a marriage, but you just call them and explain that it was a religious ceremony and not a civil. I sent in a video and they sent it back to me, so they might not even look at the video. I think you will be ok...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-09-08 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo, I think I screwed myself, Any hope? Religious Marriage
Where in Mexico are you planning on getting married? I got married in Puebla Mexico and all I needed was my birth certificate translated into spanish and have that notarized and apostilled by the secretary of state in the state that the birth certificate is from (does that make sense?) Like I was born in Ohio, so I had to get the birth certificate translated in spanish and took it to the state capital, Columbus, and had it notarized, then I took it to the Clerk of courts office and had the signature authenticated for the notary, and then took it to the Secretary of States office and had it appostled. I think it took me about 1 and a half hours and about $20, including parking and fees and stuff.

Then when you get to Mexico, you have to get permission from the office of immigration to marry a Mexican national. I think the fee was about 1450 pesos, or $150. It takes about 3 business days for the approval. Then you can file for a civil marriage.

If you want to file for a spouse, you have to have the Acta de Matrimonio, which you can only get after the civil ceremony because that is the only type of ceremony that is recognized by the US government (at least from Mexico)

If you filed the K-1 visa application, you would have to have sent them the Acta de Matrimonio, without that they will know that it is not a "legally acceptable" marriage. You can cancel the K-1 if you would like and then get married and file for the IR-1/CR-1 visa.

I think you will be fine!! Don't cry!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-09-08 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
QUOTE (lsma @ Aug 7 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So far - apart from one expedited case which seems very different - the people who have reported being moved are all people who sent their forms in Sept/Oct/Nov. They don't seem to have done the Dec/Jan filers yet.



That is my case. It was sent to the Cincinnati Field Office. I have my adjudication appointment next Thursday. When I asked to be added, I did not realize there was a ton of transfers from VSC...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-08-07 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
That would make sense. Hopefully you all will be approved in a few days since technically, you all are past CSC processing timelines!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-08-07 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
ok I am missing something... why did USCIS just transfer all these cases to CSC? I have been gone for a few days...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-08-07 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
I was transferred to the Cincinnati Office. I have an appointment next week August 14th. Hopefully I will have an approval!!!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-08-07 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally, we got the Visa
congrats and best wishes to all three of you!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-17 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReally at a dead end over erroneous tax filing
I am sorry that you are going through this. The ITIN is not that difficult to obtain, and they only need copies not the originals of the forms of Identification. And since this is an "off-peak" time for the IRS, you may be able to obtain the ITIN fairly quickly. The best route to go is the married filing jointly... the tax break is better and since he has no income in the US, it would work better in your favor...
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-17 16:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally NOA2 has come my way!
yay!! Congrats!!!

Edited by NicoleX08, 20 October 2008 - 07:45 AM.

NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-20 07:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOoh Yeah:0) Got Visa:0) Ooh Yeah :0) Got Visa
congrats!!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-20 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreceived ineligible for visa at interview
I am sorry to hear this. They give the 3 month answer so they have time to verify that your wife is not the one who is in the country illegally. Once they clear that up, you should have no problems. They will probably schedule another interview for your wife and then issue the visa soon after that.

Good Luck!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-21 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassed my interview!!!
congrats!!! You will be home in time for your first anniversary!!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-21 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGuess what someone got approved for I130
congrats!! That was fast!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-09-26 22:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinnaly in U.S with husband
yay!! Congrats and welcome to the US!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-23 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife Passed her interview!
congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-22 09:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures!-130 WAS APPROVED JUST RECIEVED PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD
congratulations!!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-23 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Visa approved
congratulations!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-05 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
It will be a year next month since my husband left the United States. I have been to see him 2 times since then, thank God for that. It is really stressful and rough sometimes. We have been together 5 years so this seperation is heartbreaking but I know it will be worth it in the end. I have thought about giving up a few times, but to think of my life without him breaks my heart. I know that we will get through this, and our relationship will probably be stronger because of it.
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-10-23 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa issued ....
congrats!!! I wish you the best of luck!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-18 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED
congrats!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-20 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinallyyyy...approved
congratulations!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-20 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 finally
congrats on the approval! One step closer!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-21 14:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-20 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved !!!
congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-20 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVA Case Compete
congrats!!! Hopefully you will have a quick date for the interview!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-20 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY APPROVED
Congratulations!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-25 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa APPROVAL
congrats!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-24 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresabout wrong approval
I am so sorry to hear this... I hope you get your real approval soon!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-26 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA VISA VISA!!!
congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-26 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview passed!
congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-24 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife got the visa!!
yay! Congrats!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-25 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTGIF
CONGRATS!!
NicoleX08FemaleMexico2008-11-28 14:11:00