Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	filipina from bacalod caught doing lewd cam show	Wow, I miss out an alot by skipping the visa sections. PS: Please stop posting for a minute or two so I can catch up. There are an extra 2 pages since I've started reading.	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-02-12 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	rejoinder for the filipina who get caught in lew webcam show	I thought it happened at an internet-cafe? >.> Sorry dude, your story doesn't quite clear... And btw: By request (and in all fairness) below you will find a few examples of how a moderator may respond to a reported problem. You will also find below that an explanation to how we respond to different TOS violations. This certainly should not be seen as limiting, and will vary case to case. Please note. Moderators do not police the board. They are complaint driven and will only be notified of a problem if you report it. Once reported the following may apply: A thread may be moved if: It was placed in the wrong category or forum. A thread may be locked if: A topic goes way over the hill and has lost focus and a hopeless argument ensues. In this case please take the argument to another means of communication off this board or use PM’s to discuss your personal issues. Do not create the same topic again. TOS Violations	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-02-12 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Simple Step by Step Guide for filing a K1	I won't get into the visa-specific part of this. But I did want to say, I feel for you. I was in a very similar situation and I know how hard it is to have to choose between love and family (traditions etc.). I was disowned by my father (for many reasons but mainly because of my going off living on my own and then finally marrying an American boy, oh the shame! ). All I can say is, follow your heart but don't be impulsive. I feel like I've been through hell and back but I came out stronger, so much stronger and grown-up. If you ever feel like talking, send me a PM. Good luck to you, whatever you decide to do. It doesnt matter how long - just stipulates that you've MET..no time frame is given there. Whatevr you do, don't put yourself in harm's way - I know you're not a child per se and Im sure you love your family (and they love you) but I am slightly worried you and your man will try something crazy. Rememebr he's still very young, and you wll need a co-sponsor unless he has an excellent job. You also need to think of practical things like, where will you live? How will he support you? How will you pay for the AOS (after marriage) which isn't cheap..and food, rent, medical bills.. Can you cope with your family possibly cutting off contact with you over this? I DO wish you luck..but please make sure you are fully informed and aware before you take steps. Thank you for this post, Jaylen. Edited by RaspberrySwirl, 12 February 2006 - 06:57 PM.	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-02-12 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hit the WEEEEEEED and go to your Visa interview...	One of my fiancees is terrified that the medical exam she took in Canada is going to reveal that she hit a tiny puff of the chronic a couple weeks ago. Is that cool, or are they gonna take her down to china town. Many Thanks in advance for the input... P.S. I told her there's no way they're going to waste their time "weeding" out folks that are just trying to be cool and get a little bit high , but then again, they might, so... ideas? Fingers crossed that one of your other fiancees will pass with flying colours.	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-03-22 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Good news	Woot! I can't answer the question cuz I have no clue whatsoever but yay! Almost there.	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-03-28 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Posting Safety at VisaJourney	When I first came on here and was filling out my application I asked one question and was made to feel like an idiot...I didn't ask anymore. But then again I wouldn't have known who to PM anyway!....although I did get 4 sympathy PM's Sad to say, I know how you feel. I was a lurker long before I joined and I didn't register until right before my interview at the embassy because of this. And yay for sympathy PMs LOL	RaspberrySwirl	Female	Belgium	2006-03-30 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	typo mistake-native name	Did they cash your check or money order? Did you send it with return receipt requested or certified mail? Did you talk to one of the customer service representatives? Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-26 16:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	new to this part of VJ forums	astronaut- there is a Feb CR1 filers thread but there is seldom activity on there. I would invite you to come join the NVC June and the NVC July 2010 threads in the other CR1 area that payxibka suggested. Congrats on the NOA2 and best of luck with the rest of your journey! Here are the links-in reverse order: http://www.visajourn...30#entry4031072 http://www.visajourn...e-2010-edition/ http://www.visajourn...ry-2010-filers/	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-27 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	After DS-230 approves	I agree with you but this process makes even the most patience lose it some times. Usually a week or two for the SIF/CC. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-27 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Immigration Court Doc Question	Eeep! That looks bad but I hope it isn't! You will def have to put that on one of the forms you fill out and most likely explain this to the CO in Montreal.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-28 20:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	a request for full fingerprints	They might request your fingerprints. They seem to go pretty easy on USC who commit light crimes but not so easy on the foreigners who commit light crimes. I think it might just depend on what you did. Shoplift $20...meh. Kill some one...prolly so. Good luck and let us know please for future people who come along and are in the same position.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-30 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	service center question... help please	Your case will most likely be sent to the California Service Center. The lockbox will send it to the right place. Once you get your NOA1 (I-797C) in about 2 weeks from when they receive your petition in Chicago, you will know where it was sent to. Or, if you sent a check with your application, on the back of your check it will have 3 letters followed by numbers. The check will be processed before you receive your NOA1. If the letters on the back are WAC then it is at the California Service Center. Best of luck on your journey!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-02 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Some basic ?'s	1. It is optional but if the USC can attend, this is a good idea. 2. Here is a good guide as to what will happen during NVC/all of the documents that are needed (make sure to check your consulate for your country specific documents) : http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut 3. Every case is a little different as far as how much more this is going to cost. The AOS (I-864) fee is $70 where the IV (DS-230) bill is $400. Then you have the expense for the medical exam. You can get a better idea of how much that will cost by asking people who have gone through the medical recently or checking the consulate website. Around $200 generally. The other fee is the courier fee that the consulate will have you pay after you get your approval notice from them. I don't know how much it is for your consulate. This as well should be on the consulate website. As you said, there are the other expenses like sending the mail and documents and travel and all of that good stuff. Best of luck on your journey!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-03 02:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Traveling after I-130	I don't know what the rules are for the PI. Hopefully some one else will come along and help you out.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-10 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Traveling after I-130	Congrats!!!! Of course you can travel to the PI while the I-130 application is pending. How long you can stay depends mostly on how long you are allowed to stay in the PI as a tourist. Have a good oath ceremony and a safe trip after! Best of luck on your journey!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-10 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 questiones.	Hello, I would put None to both of those. If the foreign spouse has an Alien Registration Number, then put it there where it says "A-.......". Someone with more info should come along soon and help you out. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-09 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	JULY 2010 NVC PROCESSING...	No problem Baille! What S&ET posted about "Christine's current processing times" is not current. Those times change a lot. It looks like NVC is slowing down and instead of taking 7 days (this is how long it took me and other people around me) to get your case number, it looks closer to 2 weeks. I hope this time goes back down again. The other times are not current as well. The best predictor of how long it will take is to look at the time lines of people who are NVC now to see about how long it will take to get things done.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-03 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	JULY 2010 NVC PROCESSING...	Here is a good guide for you two to read: http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut This tells you the steps by steps of what will happen at the NVC and how to get through smoothly and quickly. I hope this helps you. .	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-03 01:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC CASE NO...	Every time that I have called, the system asks you questions and then gets to "If your case number begins with.....press...." for this option, press 4. 4=WAC. Then it will ask you to enter the numbers after WAC on your receipt. Sorry that they told you 10-15 days. It could be there sooner. I would just call every day to make sure. They tell you 10-15 days so that if it does take them that long, you can't call and complain . I hope you can get the number soon!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-10 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	FILLING FOR CO SPONSOR	For her property, she will have to send in info that shows when she purchased it, that she is the owner, a recent appraisal (who much it is worth now), show any proof that she doesn't still owe money for the purchase of the property- or if she does, show how much she still owes. What apeters said about the 3 last years and employment letter is correct. It is optional. But, I would rather be prepared with that info and have it sent in instead of having them decide they want that info later and not having it ready. As for your case number, I hope they will give it to you next week. If not, NVC usually asks you to send them a copy of your NOA2 receipt. I hope you can get the number soon!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 08:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	FILLING FOR CO SPONSOR	Ces- As far as I know, he will need: -his tax transcripts from 2009, 2008, and 2007. If he didn't fill those out, he will need to do that now or write a letter stating why he didn't need to file taxes for those years. If he sends in the IRS tax transcripts (which he can get for free either in the mail or have faxed to him by calling 1-800-829-1040) then he doesn't have to send in copies of his W2's. If he sends in copies of TurboTax filings or something similar to that, he has to also send in copies of his W2's and whatever else applied to him during those years for each year. -The AOS bill paid coversheet ( from the online payment portal) His mom will have to send in her: -last 3 years of tax transcripts -an employment letter saying how much she makes and that she is in good standing and has been working there for however long she has been working there. - Last 6 months worth of pay stubs -She will also need to send in proof that she is a US Citizen or LPR and proof that they are related. -Something proving that they share the same residence (bill or something or driver's license with the same address) -If she is using assets to meet the 125% poverty guideline, she will need to submit proof of ownership, date that she purchased the asset and a recnt appraisal of the item (minus what she still owes on the item if anything). I hope that is everything/correct information for you. I'm sure someone will come correct it if wrong. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-09 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	please help me on I-864A	I think you have to send a photocopy as well. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	please help me on I-864A	The NVC is big on asking for originals. I would send in the original plus a photocopy (like they require you to do with your DS230 package documents). Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 08:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	question for couples...	Yeah seperation sucks. This last year of marriage we were together for 20 days. We have yet to celebrate a birthday together or Christmas (our daughter's 1st X-Mas was not spent together) or New Years. We missed our daughter's 1st birthday (which is a BIG deal in Peru) and our 1 year anniversary. This year we went be together for our birthday's again (in Sept.) I'm hoping we can be together by X-Mas. The last time my husband saw our daughter in person, she could barely hold her head up (3 1/2 months), now she is running and saying words and feeding herself and singing. I certainly remember the days back before our daughter when we weren't married yet and I would bawl and bawl for ever after I had left him at the airport (and at the airport). I can't do that now. I know that everyone's journey is hard on them in their own way. Hopefully they will all be over soon!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	question for couples...	At least we have an outlet and people who understand us as opposed to other people who don't get it at all. I hope the end of this is sooner rather than later for all of us. Best of luck to everyone with their respective time lines.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-30 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	question for couples...	Dj's baby- I left Peru when I was 8 weeks pregnant (Aug. 2008) and when we realized that he wasn't going to be here any time soon, I went back to Peru 32 weeks pregnant (Jan. 2009) and had the baby there with him. It sucked and I felt like I wasn't even pregnant (except for the obvious things). It was nice for him to get to feel her move in my tummy and see her on the screen finally. It was also nice to have him there for the birth. My daughter and I left Peru last July 6th (when she was 3 1/2 months) and that was the last time we have seen each other in person. It is really hard for both of us but I block all of my emotions so that I don't cry every day just thinking about how much it sucks that he hasn't seen her since she could barely hold her head up and now she is running and saying words and singing and doing all kinds of stuff. We talk on the phone some times and not online some times. We used to talk more but he works from sun up to past sun down so when I am putting our daughter to sleep, he is getting off work.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-30 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hope you could advice me on this...	I would send a the original plus a photocopy to the NVC of everything that they are asking for. The NVC may or may not have the documents that were sent to USCIS originally. If you could please update your time line, we could all help you out a little more. Thank you! http://www.visajourn.../intro.php?cfl= (the link to the VJ time line) Good luck with everything!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hope you could advice me on this...	Hello. Yep. The NVC requires an original/certified copy and a photo copy of the foreign spouse's birth certificate, original/certified copy and a photo copy your marriage certificate, and a photocopy of the foreign spouse's biographic page (where it shows your name and picture) of their passport. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-11 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Original copies	Along with our I-130 petition, I sent in our original birth certificates, marriage certificate, divorce decree and passport-type photos. Will I get them back before our interview? Or will they get forwarded to the Embassy in Kiev? You weren't supposed to send originals to USCIS. They should (this is a key word) get sent from USCIS to NVC and then from NVC to the Embassy. The originals are asked for during the NVC stage (as well as a copy of the original). When you eventually get a case number from NVC (about 7-14 days from when you get your NOA2), you could talk to an operator and see if they still have your originals from the I-130 package. If not, they will be requested again. What does SIF stand for? SIF stands for Sign In Fail. This comes at the NVC stage when they are all done with processing your case. Then you should call their number and make sure that the "voice" gives you a Case Complete. This is a good thing! .	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-12 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	hubby in usa now but have a question!	Congrats! As for the stamp, that is what is supposed to be there and is good for 1 year. He should get his green card within a month from now. The Green Card makes the stamp not good any longer. The Removal of Conditions is the next step which should be completed 90 days before the 2nd year of entry (the date on the stamp). I wonder if you would've waited until after July 26th if they would've given you the IR1 instead. Does anyone know? Not that it matters now. I know that someone else will come along and correct me if wrong. I hope you have a long and happy future together!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-10 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USEM interview	Congrats!!!! Hopefully you two can be reunited soon!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-14 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Confused, what to file and what order?	If you are filing for CR1, you will need to submit: Here is a link: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 -A cover sheet with the contents of your I-130 package (you can find different examples of a cover sheet by searching on here) -The petition fee of $355 -The I-130 form -G325A for you -Passport picture of yourself with your name on the back (in a plastic bag and paper clipped to a blank piece of paper) -G325A for you wife -Passport pic of her with her name on the back (in a plastic bag and paper clipped to a blank piece of paper) -Proof of your US Citizenship (copy of your birth certificate or ALL pages of your passport) -A copy of your marriage license -A copy of your baby's birth certificate -Proof of your marriage (optional but some think it is a good idea to send in some of this right now) -Pictures -Joint bank account -Joint property deeds or what-have-you -Western Union type receipts -Call logs -Chat logs -E-mails -Cards (There is a whole bunch of things that could be sent. This will also be needed at the interview stage.) If the K1 visa isn't addressed now or during the NVC stage, it will definitely be brought up during the interview. I would wait until at least Monday for some solid answers to the other issues in your case. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-17 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Confused, what to file and what order?	Good luck to you. It sounds like there are some different issues to be addressed here. The main one is the not filed AOS which I believe would've made your wife out of status and in the country illegally. As to how long she was here for and all of that good stuff, depends on what the paperwork you were to send in said. I'm sure some one will come along and help you out. Congrats on your baby and best of luck to you!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-17 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	J1 - 2 year rule	Oh wow! I hope this is not the case in your case. Good luck! Keep us informed please!!!!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-16 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Processing for DS-230 Completer. What next?	Hello. Congrats on the case complete! The interviews for August are being scheduled at different times depending on your country's embassy. If you could let us know where you are from, someone will be able to give you a more accurate wait time for an interview. Some countries are really backed up while others aren't backed up at all and will let you change your interview date. Best of luck!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-18 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long to get NOA1?	Congrats on making it pass the 1st hurdle!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-20 03:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long to get NOA1?	Don't worry, you will be fine! Just be prepared for NVC ahead of time and be prepared to wait .	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-16 23:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long to get NOA1?	C'mon everyone, let's not scare the new filer this early!!! jmks- You will do fine. I would just expect right now that everything will take as long as possible and if it doesn't than hurrayyyyyyyy!!!! If it does, then at least you were prepared.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-16 22:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long to get NOA1?	The NOA1 usually takes about 10 business days (so maybe sometime next week unless they are slow in that department too right now). The waiting has only just begun (for this lovely process) . Best of luck on your journey!	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-07-16 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Feb/March Filers	Go to edit your profile then go to change your signature. Then put your time line...you can make it up if you'd like...in your signature.	BigSigh	Female	Peru	2010-06-03 20:36:00