Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what is all about agent?	yes, the USC can be appointed to be the agent. When NVC receives the case, they will assign the case number and they will send out the Choice of Agent form, known as the DS-3032. The Beneficiary can assign the USC to be the agent and receive all forms from the point forward. You can have this form filled out already with the beneficiary's signature and sent it out once the NVC line states that it has been mailed out.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-09 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Foreign Marriages recognized in NY?	we got married in Mexico and we did not have to register the marriage at all, when I changed my name with Social Security, BMV and the Department of State (Passport) I just had to furnish the Acta De Matrimonio (Marriage Certificate) with the certified translated copy.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-09 11:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VSC	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 10 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (produke @ May 10 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 9 2008, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wonder how far can human emotion go, until explosion! seriously bad for relationship. My wifey and I find ourselves so frustrated at times. We are imploding and exploting all at the same time. Sad ....my bro, who is also a US itizen, got married 3 years ago in Pakistan, and brought his wife here on I-130 in only 10 months. I am now into 11th month with only a stooopid receipt.... Sometimes my bro tells me how lucky he and his wife are. At that moment, I feel like punching him in the face. punch him in the collar bone..it hurts worse. That made me laugh! I am so sorry that you all have been waiting so long. It is not fair that we as spouses are trying the best we can to make our spouses legal and no one says a word edgewise, but if our spouses came over illegally, that shoud get tons of media, senators, congressmen and presidential candidates interested. It bugs me to no end how hypocritical we as a country are. We don't want illegal immigrants, but we don't want the legal ones either...	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-10 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any recent weekend touches?	no touches on my case, I would love to see an approval just show up though... I don't need to be warmed up with any touches, I am ready to go!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-10 17:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	URGENT...Can I get a job with USCIS with pending I-130?	are you going to be working at a service center or at a local office?	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-10 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Another U.S Consulate Interview	Thanks Loto! You all are making my day today, trust me, I needed some laughter!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone have letter to congressman letter examples?	QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 13 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dear Congressman XXX, I am writting to you to report that USCIS is full of #### and Vermont Service Center is run by idiots, I want my visa now. P.S. I am voting for you asap and donating lotsa cash! That made me laugh so hard that my co-workers came running in! LOL Thanks for that!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone have letter to congressman letter examples?	QUOTE (HOHOHO @ May 13 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> someone posted one once, methinks.... I'm in the mood to do some more worthless wasting of my time, so I suppose I'll give this a shot. Perhaps send a letter every day, like that inmate in the Shawshank movie asking for old books.... In Ohio, all I had to do was get on the internet and make a request for assistance. Then they sent me a letter saying that I needed to fill out and sign an official request and write a letter about my situation and everything pertaining to my case, including case number and a copy of my NOA-1. They then did an inquiry to USCIS and told me that I can request an expedite and send in evidence as to why I am requesting it. Then I send it directly to the Senator and they pass it to USCIS. All this was within 2 weeks. I just have not had a moment to put together a convincing letter at the moment, at the time my sister was killed and it has been downhill since. I am trying to get it together enough to send to the Senator though. I hope this helps at least a little.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Those of ya'll with kiddos	My thoughts would be depending on the day she has to go back to Japan. If the baby is born in the US, she is an American and there will be no need for any further action. But if you and your wife are in Japan at the time, you could go to the US embassy in Japan and get your child an American birth certificate (because it will most likely be in Japanese) and get a passport for her. (My coworker had to do this in Germany, but it was 5 years ago.)	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sept 07 I129-F Vermont filer approved	congratulations!!!! I hope it goes smoothly for you from here on out!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 Approvals and not IR-1/CR-1?	I feel the same way. I am not sure if the I-129f filers went down drastically and there are different immigration officers handling those cases or not. That would explain why those are getting done in record speeds. But those of us who decided to stick with the CR-1/IR-1 visas are being left out to dry. Immigration does not make sense in the slightest. I am truely happy for those that have been approved, it is not their fault, but there is always a sick feeling in my stomach when I know that it may be up to 8 months or more before my petition is completed. I am in month 4....	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Documents for DS-230	no a translation is not required.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Documents for DS-230	I was under the impression that if you are going to a consulate in a country that the documents are from, you do not need to have them translated. You can do it as a formality though, but I do not think it is necessary.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 14:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally....CR1 + K3 APPROVED on 05/08/2008	Since both were approved, you will most likely be forced to go the K-3 route anyways, so you don't have to worry about that too much. But you still need to contact NVC because if you don't they will send it to the local office and not the foreign consulate.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally....CR1 + K3 APPROVED on 05/08/2008	QUOTE (Ralu&Doru @ May 13 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MISSINGYOU @ May 13 2008, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ralu&Doru @ May 13 2008, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I see that you guys have been approved on both petitions. What are you going to do? Which way are you going? K3 or CR1? I was approved on May 6 and I am really confused right now and don't know what to do next. Do I get to Choose or does NVC choose for me? And something else.. What's written on your I-130 NOA2 first paragraphs? Mine says "and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office..." bla bla bla. Did everyone get this? I am the beneficiary.. but I'm NOT in the US!!!!! What is this? Yes, I got the message too. I am going to proceed with both CR1 + K3, but we will hold on to CR1 and not send back any documents until few months later when the K3 physical file arrives in China. This is so that if my husband fails K3 interview, we know he still have another chance for CR1. I know this means we will be spending more $$, but getting the visa for him is more important. How about you? So the same text is on your I130 NOA2? Can you please double chech for me? I would be forever grateful, because my husband got scared of the part "The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States " and I'm actually still in Romania ( I am really scared something's wrong.... please help me Uscis is saying that since both are approved I-129F is cancelled and I-130 is oly valid.... NVC says that it's the I-129F being sent to the embassy and I-130 is being held for future adjustment of status.... The embassy is saying we can choose which to pursue and I don't understand anything anymore So please for my sanity... look and write here what's written on your I-130 NOA2... please I would call and verify that with USCIS so that they will send it to NVC instead of you local office. It sounds like a box was checked wrong. That will be a big issue if it is not corrected	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally....CR1 + K3 APPROVED on 05/08/2008	OMG Your post just brought me to tears!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I think in the timeline the I-130 is close to the bottom of the timeline	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-12 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tax question	http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/start.do Go to this link and it will let you know if you are eligible for the stimulus package...	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-12 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tax question	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 12 2008, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It doesn't matter then if you amend or not as far as the stimulus check goes. You are only going to get what you are eligible for now anyhow. Without the social security number, she is not eligible for the stimulus. If you apply for her ITIN, you can amend your return to include your wife. Not true... if you have a valid social but file jointly with a person without a vaild social (ITIN) then you and the other person are ineligible. No Stimulus package... If you have already received your rebate, you would have to call the IRS about that, You will probably be able to request an ITIN for her, but probably not be able to ammend your tax return.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-12 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tax question	What she needs is an ITIN number, you can request one through the IRS. The only bad thing that I see with ammending this year is that you will not qualify for the tax stimulus rebate because anyone who files single or jointly with a person with an ITIN is diqualified from receiving it. If that is not an issue for you, I would go ahead and do an ammended return and request and ITIN for your wife.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-12 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Day 200	They are always behind in the processing dates!!!! I don't think I have EVER seen them actually posted on the 15th of the month like they are supposed to be....	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-16 15:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 - DS-230 questions	Yes, if her son is coming with her, his information will be needed in that section. Did you file a petition for her son as well? I think any person who is coming has to have 2 photos for the Green Card.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's VISA was just APPROVED!!!!!!	Congratulations!!! I hope you and your wife can get you life started now!!! Welcome her back to the states for us!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-17 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's VISA was just APPROVED!!!!!!	Congrats to you and your wife! I hope you have a safe trip to and from Peru!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-09 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is there anyone here FROM NY who has a spouse here via a CR-1 Visa?	Come on now, we are all adults here.... theresaandali did what they thought was best, so there is no need to make them look like they don't know what they are doing, because it worked at any rate. There is no need to be condecending towards each other.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG! We just got approved! :)	CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am glad they are moving because you waited A LONG time!!! Even beyond their posted timelines!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-16 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Service Center Contact Info	QUOTE (unc_ncstate @ May 20 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone, Do we have Vermont Service Center Contact Info? for instance .. phone #, emails etc. Also all the extensions and keys one has to press in order to speak to the live human being. my patience is running thin as i have not received NOA2. I am also thinking to write my congressman -> Is this a good idea? What are pro and cons of it? Well since you filed in January, I don't think they will take you seriously at this point. THey are still processing petitions from August 2007. They will tell you to go to the website and look at the posted processing dates and tell you not to call back until you have passed those dates by 30 days... I don't want to sound negative, but that is the reality of it right now.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F delayed and approved, while CR1 is in process	QUOTE (MsZ @ May 20 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck! You're on the road toward togetherness finally! (Wanna sell your K3 cheap? <g>) LOL that made my evening! Thanks for the laugh!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 18:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved I-130	QUOTE (bnm @ May 20 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MsZ @ May 20 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> bnm, just to check -- you didn't file for an expedite, right? MsZ. I didnot file expedite. I didnot have a reason to apply. That is good news for those who filed in Sept and Oct.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved I-130	congratulations!!! Hopefully it is smooth sailing from here on out!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	I wonder if you all wil get a reply, please keep us updated!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	it certainly is a good plan, but I hope that SOMEONE some where will pay attention...	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-20 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	I just got a touch today... I know I am from CSC but if it means anything I hope it means there is processing going on. Last touch was Feb. 26, 2008	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-19 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	nope, because they are getting paid regardless... if their pay has witheld until they completed the backlog, that might make them do something about it...	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-19 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 19 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Man that is so frustrating, I haven't even had a touch since 2/24/08. UUUGGHHH. The website should have updated the processing dates by now, and of course that still isn't done. I am so FRUSTRATED!!!! QUOTE (briff2000 @ May 19 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was part of that group who got two touches in a row at the start of the month. I just got another one today, but no change to my status. As ever I hope its not going to be an RFE...! I cannot believe this!! Why are some people waiting for som long but others get approved in 3 months? I don't get it!!! I am getting frustrated and I filed in January, I cannot even begin to feel the pain you are cmoncada....	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-19 13:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	where and who do you send the expedite request to?	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-14 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approvals	The gap between CSC K-3 filers and IR-1/CR-1 filers is still growing. I filed my stand alone I-130 in January, I don't get why mine would be skipped over someone who filed in March, but then again, there is not any type of system they go by. None of it makes sense.	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-13 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I got my visa	Congratulations and welcome home!!!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-19 19:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Heard this morning...CASE COMPLETE!!!!!	Congratulations on the Case Complete!!! Hopefully you will have an appointment soon!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-21 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help With I-130	no problem.. that is what we are all here for!!	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-22 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help With I-130	QUOTE (Marie87 @ May 22 2008, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone...I need some help filling out the I-130 form... For item #13 - I was born in Jamaica but my father was a US citizen at my time of birth, granting me automatic US citizenship. I do not have a naturalization number or a certificate of citizenship...what should I put on the form? For item #15 - I just got a new job but have not started as yet. Should I still put down the information as my present employer or should I put unemployed? TIA, Marie #13- You are a US Citizen, so all you would need would be your birth certificate, social security card, and a copy of the biographic page in the passport. #15- I would put the information of the new job and put the day you will be starting there. Hope this helps	NicoleX08	Female	Mexico	2008-05-22 07:24:00