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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I FAKE IT?
QUOTE (estadia @ Apr 26 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im not sure i understand complete but if u can not get police document using james short cut then just wait......if u will provide anything that is fake the embassy can throw out the case and band u from the USA is a few weeks worth that i dont think so at least that is what i think.....better to wait than to be sorry for life........... smile.gif



No no estadia I did not intend to make my first post so complicated but anyway I appreciate your reply to my problem.

I am NOT FAKING a Police Certificate....Just trying to do something in the right direction before its too late.

And now I feel like crying
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-04-26 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I FAKE IT?
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Apr 26 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (S_AL_ @ Apr 26 2008, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Apr 26 2008, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (badspellor @ Apr 26 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You all aren't reading their question!!! In their country apaprently a document FROM the NVC is required in order to even REQUEST a police certificate! They ARE NOT contemplating making a fake police certificate! Please read people! Some countries won't even send police certificates to the person and will only send them direct to the NVC or consulate. If I were the OP, I'd find out exactly what the police authority in the beneficiary's country needs in order to procure a police certificate. Perhaps a print out from the DoS website detailing all the documents needed for standard processing, which shows obtaining a police certificate will suffice. I think it would because with the new online payment system that's what they give you in lieu of a packet. A link where you get a cover sheet as I had posted a sample of before, and then a link showing what documents are required to send. If the police authority requires anything more perhaps it'd be best to call the NVC and tell them that they'll only release that information if the NVC sends them a letter.


With your post, i then finish the OP'S statement, AND STILL MY ADVISE IS NOT TO FAKE ANYTHING. It sounds you are advising it's okay for the OP to fake that document?
Guys, BETWEEN FAKING AND WAITING, ITS BEST TO JUST WAIT.

-Shape


Yes its always prudent to wait than to fake.... but in all honesty badspellor's idea should not do any harm. Its just the police system here thats a little dodgy. Shape I hope you'd understand.


ISara,It is you who can equalize the situation there in your country. If the police department in your place keeping records like example that "request letter" to get a Police certificate in your country, then if you think it wont harm or affect your case once the USCIS do background check, then it is up to you.

Don't worry, i do understand Sara.

Shape


Sweet. Its just these panic attacks....Everyone on this forum would know about them by now. All the best to you Shape and everyone else who is going through this agonising experience.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-04-26 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I FAKE IT?
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Apr 26 2008, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (badspellor @ Apr 26 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You all aren't reading their question!!! In their country apaprently a document FROM the NVC is required in order to even REQUEST a police certificate! They ARE NOT contemplating making a fake police certificate! Please read people! Some countries won't even send police certificates to the person and will only send them direct to the NVC or consulate. If I were the OP, I'd find out exactly what the police authority in the beneficiary's country needs in order to procure a police certificate. Perhaps a print out from the DoS website detailing all the documents needed for standard processing, which shows obtaining a police certificate will suffice. I think it would because with the new online payment system that's what they give you in lieu of a packet. A link where you get a cover sheet as I had posted a sample of before, and then a link showing what documents are required to send. If the police authority requires anything more perhaps it'd be best to call the NVC and tell them that they'll only release that information if the NVC sends them a letter.


With your post, i then finish the OP'S statement, AND STILL MY ADVISE IS NOT TO FAKE ANYTHING. It sounds you are advising it's okay for the OP to fake that document?
Guys, BETWEEN FAKING AND WAITING, ITS BEST TO JUST WAIT.

-Shape


Yes its always prudent to wait than to fake.... but in all honesty badspellor's idea should not do any harm. Its just the police system here thats a little dodgy. Shape I hope you'd understand.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-04-26 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I FAKE IT?
QUOTE (badspellor @ Apr 26 2008, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Apr 26 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I didn't finish reading anymore your statement, coz my advise is NOT TO FAKE.

Shape



QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Apr 26 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NEVER submit anything fake when applying for a visa. You could end up with a permanent ban



QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Apr 26 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wait it out and present real original documents like we all do smile.gif


You all aren't reading their question!!! In their country apaprently a document FROM the NVC is required in order to even REQUEST a police certificate! They ARE NOT contemplating making a fake police certificate! Please read people! Some countries won't even send police certificates to the person and will only send them direct to the NVC or consulate. If I were the OP, I'd find out exactly what the police authority in the beneficiary's country needs in order to procure a police certificate. Perhaps a print out from the DoS website detailing all the documents needed for standard processing, which shows obtaining a police certificate will suffice. I think it would because with the new online payment system that's what they give you in lieu of a packet. A link where you get a cover sheet as I had posted a sample of before, and then a link showing what documents are required to send. If the police authority requires anything more perhaps it'd be best to call the NVC and tell them that they'll only release that information if the NVC sends them a letter.


badspellor... my savior! I had posted a reply to all the posts but apparently it was posted. I felt strongly I had missed out on something...providing clear information to begin with. Yes you are on target. That is exactly what the problem is. I was feeling guilty readings the posts thinking I must have written something wrong. Anyway you said it. All I need is a letter from the embassy or institute saying they need a character certificate. I think your advice about checking with the DoS website sounds good. I will go ahead with that and see if I can force the police into issuing this certificate before I receive my husband received the actual letter from NVC. Has the online system started to work properly?? If I may ask, could you lead me to the links you have talked about in your post? Your help is much appreciated! Thanks for understanding the message.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-04-26 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I FAKE IT?
Hi everyone!

No I do not have a criminal record but our petition has just been approved and my better half wants to go ahead with our James' shortcut. I was able to give him all my documents (minus Police Certificate) when we met last March but due to my ignorance I need to send him some more documents before bills are generated. Here's the Problem:

1. The police here requires a document from the Embassy (from NVC or Embassy) which would state the requirement of this Character Certificate.

2. I seem to be running out of time...or at least that is how it feels....

So I am turning to the Gurus here to help me with the problem; To Fake or NOT to Fake...That is the question.

Should I consider making a fake document to show to the Police here that I need that P.C. for immigration? If yes, can someone provide me with a sample of the letter they must have received from NVC (taking off personal information from it of course). The certificate issued will certainly be authentic but waiting for NVC to post the package seems like it'll take forever and by the time I have the letter it would take the police here FOREVER to issue it...Not to forget the postage time...which to avoid in the first place we are planning to go for James' Shortcut.

See...told you it is complex.

Please Help!

- Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-04-26 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHeard this morning...CASE COMPLETE!!!!!
MashaAllaah!!! Congratulations Aisha. You waited so long for this Day. May Allaah help you the rest of the way too..aameen.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-22 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to copy yahoo chat for interview?
Yahoo allows you to print the first page of chat session of each date. It is up to you to choose the number of pages you wish to print from each session. Like you all I too have over two years of correspondence with my husband and what I am doing at the moment is printing just page one of each session. Waste of Paper. The Embassy people should do something about it. E-mails are better.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-25 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for tourist or visitor visa while I-130 is pending
I guess it all depends on the country one is applying from. I have read on a thread where the wife from Bangladesh was denied visa and know another who had the I-130 pending and was rejected twice. Guess it all comes down to how one can convince the CO at the interview. Maybe you can ask your spouse to call the US embassy/consulate in India and check. No harm in trying.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-27 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThese "Touches" you people speaketh of....
I can understand what you're going through. I had this problem too...
Once you register on the USCIS website, try logining in and then you'd come to a page that would say 'Portfolio'. You would have to add your receipt number to that portfolio and once added, you will get to see the date change and that change in date on the portfolio page would been that it was touched. Every time your file will be reviewed or moved...it will show the date that happened. Thus, Touched!

The other page...which you get to after putting your receipt number on the main page will stay that way and show case as pending till you get your NOA2. Check portfolio for touches.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-28 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGuess What !
Congratulations Shamim!
Four years is a very long time but Allaah puts patience in the hearts.
May you have a fabulous life ahead of you with your family.

Best wishes!
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-16 00:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ Human Rights ~
Thank you Sarah for this post and the other one about expedites.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-26 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI dont know what i have to do now!...HELP!!!!!!!!!
All right just for my information...doesn't everyone travelling on an Immigrant Visa hands in a sealed envelope at the POE? Maybe that has all the information about the entire process and interview etc. I know this post won't be very helpful for cashel but it seems that this tax thing can get people in trouble. Please do ask the spouses to pay tax or the beneficiary will get all the grilling at the time of the interview. I wish you all the best cashel. Hope it goes smoothly for you on arrival.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-03 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
QUOTE (Amastar @ Jun 4 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm pretty sure Im doing this right but just for the hell of it,
at this point I have paid the $70 online. It shows "PAID"
I printed out the cover sheet thingy.
They have my wifes Choice of Agent (me)

What's the next step? Send in the packet?
Can I submit any other forms online or is it only the choice of agent form that can be sent online?


Apparently at this point, you should dispatch the AOS form along with all the necessary documents such as your tax returns, pay stubs, letter from the employer etc. Once in the NVC system, they will update the status.

If your wife (who by the way looks lovely with that baby bump) has already emailed NVC the DS-3032 then soon she will receive an email stating that you have been chosen as her agent. I don't think you can email any other forms. Now at this point you can check back on that page where you paid the AOS fee bill and once the IV fee bill is generated, you can pay...and print the cover sheet from there....and dispatch your wife's DS-230 along with all the needed documents.

PLease correct me if I am wrong but this should be it.

All the best! Hope this helps,
Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-04 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBlue Slip Today
QUOTE (voitall @ Jun 5 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes sorry for the confusion. It is an RFE. I was so hoping she get the pink so we can leave together next week. Does anyone know what happen after the RFE? Will we find out that day or wait for mail?



They must have mentioned the documents they require on that blue slip. Please provide them with those documents and ask them what will happen next. Seeing how things are, it shouldn't take too long but who knows.
All the best!
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-05 03:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBlue Slip Today
QUOTE (voitall @ Jun 5 2008, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My spouse's visa interview got denied @ HCM , VN. I am so sad. Embassy requested we submit proof of my trips to VN, I believe they wanted proof of payment and such even though I had copies and original of tickets. Also, they wanted notarized statement from start to finish. Once we submit the requested document what next? Thanks!



Are you sure that was a denial. I think its more of a 'need more evidence' kind of thing plus that blue slip often suggests that your wife will have to go through the ritual administrative process. I think once she has submitted the documents asked for, then all you can do is wait. So many people are going through this ####### and its sad how they have been taking a long time in issuing the visas. please do not worry. Ask her to submit all the necessary documents. Blue slip doesn't mean a denial I am sure.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-05 02:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCOMPLETING THE I-130 FORM
QUOTE (LARA-LYN @ Jun 6 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

On the I-130:
Does anybody know which name should be filled in for SECTION C, QUESTION 17?
I'm American and I'm petitioning for my husband and children, but because the question is under section C: INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RELATIVE, blink.gif I'm confused about whether I need to put my name with the children or my husband's name, as the question is worded:

C. Information about your alien relative (my husband star_smile.gif )(continued)
17. List Husband/wife and all children of your relative (needed is name, relationship, D.O.B. and Country of birth)

Well, here is where Im confused - I'm the wife of my relative, so why don't they just ask me to put my name if that is what they need. huh.gif

SOMEBODY! Please put me out of my misery so that I can get these Form filed and get the process happening.

Thank you



You're right. You need to put names of all the people directly related to your husband, that is, You as his wife and the children. Start with your name first and then write your children's name.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-06 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it faster to get a lawyer?
QUOTE (worrying @ Jun 3 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just curious, I filed the paperwork myself and was told that if I had gone to the lawyers it would have been done by now. Is that true? Is it faster to have gotten a lawyer to do this?


Nope. Someone is just trying to make some money here it seems. Lawyer or no lawyer, they have no say with the USCIS people. I should say Lawyers are for those who are too thick to think. If you have submitted the petition with all the necessary documents, please hang in there and wait. In the meantime, please try reading more about this petition processing at this forum and if you have any questions, please do feel free to ask as there are hundreds of people like you on this forum (including me) and as long as your case is not unique, I am sure they all can help. You seriously do not need a lawyer for an ordinary petition and I agree with wowswift; they sometimes do not even know what to do with the client and they give false hope. Had some experience with them in the past...useless and expensive.

Best regards,
Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-03 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFEB. I-130 APPROVED ALREADY?... FOR AN IRAC SPOUSE???
Still awaiting a written apology to all Iraqis and people with the name 'Ahmed'.

Besides, if you think your wife's life is in danger and you have spent enough time waiting for the petition to be approved, why not try requesting an expedite? Apart from all the grilling you've been receiving and stubbornly trying to prove your point, READ. USCIS has all the information on the website. Stop Hating people and do something constructive like READ. You might be eligible for an expedite on humanitarian grounds if you have enough evidence. Read and save us all from the hassle of reading hateful posts here about people from tormented areas like Iraq. We all feel for them...You should too.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-25 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFEB. I-130 APPROVED ALREADY?... FOR AN IRAC SPOUSE???
QUOTE (ROZA @ May 24 2008, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mountain777 @ May 22 2008, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAS ANYONE READ THE THREAD WRITEN TODAY INTITLED: 'FEBRUARY 2008 I-130'?

READ THE POST SENT IN BY USER NAME: FSUmome ...THIS PERSON TELLS THAT HER I-130 FOR HER IRAC HUSBAND NO LESS... WAS APPROVED 42 DAYS LATER! READ CLEARLY... 42 DAYS!! SHE IS NOW WAITING FOR HER HUSBAND IN IRAC TO RECIEVE HIS INTERVIEW DATE. THEY SENT THEIR I-130 INTO THE VERMONT SERVICE CENTER FEB. 6TH 2008

HOW CAN THIS BE? ...BESIDES THE FACT THAT USCIS MUST WORK ON CASES IN ORDER RECIEVED.... THAT IS NOT HAPPENEING IS IT? THIS PERSON IS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, NAMED 'AHMED'???? WHO MUST GO THROUGH MANY, MANY, MANY, MONTHS OF NAME CHECKS TO SEE IF HE IS IN ANY WAY RELATED TO ALQUIDA ETC... RIGHT? THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED EITHER! COULD NOT HAVE EVER IN 42 DAYS.

HERE IS A LINK TO THEIR TIMELINE: http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=32429

I THINK WE ALL MUST START WRITING TO OUR CONGRESSMEN, GOVERNORS, PRESIDENTS, AND/OR TO THE LOCAL NEWS STATIONS AND ANYONE ELSE WE CAN FIND TO START MAKING THIS KNOWN THAT THIS IS HAPPENING AND IT IS NOT CORRECT OR FAIR.

C'mon you get a life, how can you judge a person like this, what about the mess we have created in iraq???
they all are not related to Al quida so dont pass your judgement like GOD.


Yes I strongly agree with you all. That person and her husband from Iraq mentioned in this thread deserve a written apology from one who began this thread.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-24 00:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFEB. I-130 APPROVED ALREADY?... FOR AN IRAC SPOUSE???
QUOTE (Marlita @ May 24 2008, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I beg to differ. I dont think it was appropriate to use her case with the wording and dialogue you originally stated. I think she would be very hurt by that.


I agree 100% with you Marlita
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-23 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFEB. I-130 APPROVED ALREADY?... FOR AN IRAC SPOUSE???
Calm down everyone. USCIS has posted recent changes in the policy and it states that beneficaries from both Afghanistan and Iraq will fall straight under the category of cases to be expedited without any expedite request. Seeing the grave condition of both countries, especially Iraq where on average 40 people die in bombings every day I strongly believe anyone applying from there has a right to be considered as a very serious case. Its only human that USCIS has considered this. I do know the frustration of waiting for ever over these petitions but the Iraqis do deserve special attention. I hope we all get approved soon.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-23 17:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite question, pleaseeeeeee helppppp
QUOTE (choochoo @ Jun 14 2008, 04:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

Ok guys i have a question. i applied for a k3 visa but I am thinking to request for an expedite for the I-130/CR1 only. Lets say my expedite gets approved for the CR1, do i need to inform them to cancel the k3? im just confused how to go about this. The thing is i dont wnat to cancel the i-129f before i even request for the expedite b/c what if the expedite doesnt get approved then i would still want the k3 to process. I only want to do the CR1 if it is expedited. my other question is, lets say i request for k3 to be expedited, does that mean both the i-130 and i-129f will get approved and then i can just let them know after htati want to stick with the I-130? Please helppp im soo confused and my mind wont stop thinkingggg



I don't quite know what happens once both I130 and I129 are approved and whether the petitioner can go back the CR-1 path. As far as requesting an expedite for your case is concerned, check if your case is eligible for the expedite. You will get information on the expedite criterion on the USCIS' website. Once sure that you are a very strong case and a pile of evidence to back it up, go ahead and contact USCIS. If its approved and I hope it does, you'll end up with an approved I130 which will of course be wonderful. If the request is denied then you would not need to worry about cancelling the I129. In most cases, the I130 is approved or processed before the I129, unless its CSC where they are maintaining the workload and approving both simultaneously. Don't cancel the I129. Hang in there and keep trying.

regards,
Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-13 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Jun 12 2008, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am very happy to report that >>>>> yes.gif WE GOT OUR INTERVIEW DATE kicking.gif kicking.gif


It is for July 31st @ 8am ISL embassy biggrin.gif

We are very happy today kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Aisha



MashaAllaah fabulous news!!!! May it go smoothly from here too and brother Qasim gets his visa in one go. All the best Aisha. Please do keep us posted on your progress from here.

Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-12 13:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Process for ISL Embassy
QUOTE (pakmani @ Jun 4 2008, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,
Can someone who has gone through the interview process at ISL explain how it works. My wife's interview is scheduled for 2nd week of July.

Whats in the interview package that NVC sends to the petitioner and applicant?

How long would it take for me to receive my copy here in the US?

Do they send you a list of approved doctors for physical?

What questions were asked during the interview?

I have already paid the visa fee here so would my wife have to pay anything at the embassy?

Has anybody been issued a visa on the same day as the interview, assuming no AP?

I am really hoping that she would not be put on AP, hopefully they are easy on females, she has never traveled outside of the country either so I hope that helps.

Thank you so much!


You can check this link for information concerning the embassy: http://www.visajourn...p;cty=Islamabad

As for the information concerning the doctors, please check the attachement. Also, check NVC's website for information concerning the preparation for the interview etc.

You can also browse through this page: http://www.visajourn...p?cnty=Pakistan for reviews on how others had their interview and some of the posts are descriptive and helpful.

I hope she goes through the interview smoothly and is issued the visa right away. Keep us posted please.

hope this will help you and others,

Sara.

Attached Files


S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-13 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 - Approval notice sent.
QUOTE (Daher.Diane @ Jun 14 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its funny how it happened, we got our first touch yesterday, the system updated the last date after a very hard week... we got so happy for the touch and we celebrated, and when i woke up in the morning, i read the email and i was too sleepy and I realized it wasn't just a touch, it was the approval notice =) .. so i had to wake her up at 4 AM biggrin.gif

With the help of this community we were able to put the package together the right way. thx everybody =)


WOW! Congratulations!!! good.gif I hope my petition goes that smoothly to NVC too
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-14 09:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe are getting mad!!!
QUOTE (criandjen @ Jun 12 2008, 05:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OUr idea was to meet in august/september and get marry in the US then right away fill the required form and i go back in italy and start waiting



That too if a fine idea if you can wait long enough (like more than 6 months to be with her). Please make sure, no matter where you get married that you get a marriage license from that country's government. Then your wife will need to file for a CR-1 for you.

You'll have your interview in Italy unless you move to some other country for work etc. and your spouse request the interview to be at a consulate/embassy in that other country. In most cases it hasn't been a problem for citizens from the countries that are on the waiver visa list for US to travel to the US during the process. It gets dirty for those who require visas.

No you will not be needing a lawyer. Stay on this forum.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-11 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis really pissed me off!!!
QUOTE (ninjarocket @ Jun 8 2008, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to admit that when I first heard the story I immediately imagined marriage fraud scams, having read stories on visa scams. However, if they're holding a party to meet American men who they would plan to spend the rest of their lives with then I have to agree that it's perfectly legitimate. We all make the mistake of jumping to conclusions sometimes. What we don't want is USCIS to jump to conclusions with our own petitions.


Very well said.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-07 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis really pissed me off!!!
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 7 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (S_AL_ @ Jun 7 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sweet_peach @ Jun 7 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Imagine.....
If all the people out there applying for visas for the wrong reason. If they were taken out of the equation immagine how fast our visas might be processes......


I do not disagree with you on that Amanda but up till now there hasn't been a device designed to pin point people's intention. We all need to calm down here. pushbrk no need to get offensive. All my other fellows, all we can do is pray for a swift and happy journey.


We can do a whole lot more than pray including learning the process and preparing.

I am offended. Whether I'm being offensive is a matter of opinion.


Well that's a matter of how much faith one has in prayers. I do sense that you are trying to imply that people who are taking part in this discussion, for or against your opinion are ignorant and know nothing about the immigration process. I'd suggest that if one cannot be helpful in bringing peace to a situation, should not take part in it at all. You expressed your feelings pushbrk and no one has a beef with you. Being rude and accusing is not part of the deal here nor calling names. I also believe that your wife is with you now...good for you guys. 99% of people taking part in this discussion are ALONE, waiting frustratingly to be united with their loved one.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-07 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis really pissed me off!!!
QUOTE (sweet_peach @ Jun 7 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Imagine.....
If all the people out there applying for visas for the wrong reason. If they were taken out of the equation immagine how fast our visas might be processes......


I do not disagree with you on that Amanda but up till now there hasn't been a device designed to pin point people's intention. We all need to calm down here. pushbrk no need to get offensive. All my other fellows, all we can do is pray for a swift and happy journey.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-07 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis really pissed me off!!!
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 7 2008, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some people think it's strange that I met my wife on the internet when she was in China looking to meet a western husband.

Personally, I think there's absolutely nothing wrong with such a party. Now if a couple enters into a fraudulent relationship for an immigration benefit, shame on them but I expect many a bona fide relationship has begun at such a party. Why assume it's all about sham relationships. J1 visa holders are people too.

The way you met your fiance(e) or spouse has nothing to do with how genuine the relationship, and frankly, I'm getting tired of relationship snobbery/bigotry being displayed on VJ by some of its members.

Let's have some "sensitivity" here. The next time I read about "Heck, some people meet on the internet and make the decision to marry in advance of meeting in person." I swear I'm going to come unglued. My wife and I are two of those people and I know plenty more happy marriages that followed the same path. Get over yourselves already!


Well you are clearly not alone. We are one of them too and met each other on an online forum. Culturally and religiously it wasn't possible for me and my husband to 'meet' and get to know each other more physcially before deciding to get married. We had decided we wanted to be together way before we had met and yes that kind of love is still out there. Of course when we actually met it was a nice surprise but it was only because the families wanted to meet officially and in two days we got married. People who are desperate to get to the US and use marriage to a USC as their tool should be held accountable by some way but its hard to put your hand on something real. Some marriages work out and some don't. Besides, whoever is abusing the system will have to pay for it. I understand the frustration here but if I guess no one who is actually taking money for this will ever declare it. No use burning all those nerves over it.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-07 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance - UAE - will it be waived?
QUOTE (Daher.Diane @ Jun 16 2008, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anybody? whistling.gif

QUOTE (Daher.Diane @ Jun 14 2008, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

In preparation for a (hopefully) speedy NVC process, we have spent the day investigating all we will need. wacko.gif star_smile.gif

Daher spent the years from age 16-18 living with his parents in the United Arab Emirates. He then moved to Jordan, and has lived there for the past 8 years (he is of Jordanian nationality) Based on everything we've read on the USCIS/NVC web sites, he will need to obtain a police record from the UAE. However, when we look at the reciprocity site, it states the below.

Specifically look at the red bold part.


Police Records

Available, only if applicant is physically present in the UAE.

Police certificates may be obtained by any person, regardless of nationality, by personally appearing at the Central Police Headquarters located in the emirate of residence or former residence. When appearing to request a police certificate, the applicant should provide recent photographs, a letter from the requesting authority, the date of residence in the emirate, and their passport.

Not available by mail. Post recommends that consular officers waive the general requirement to obtain police certificates unless the applicant lives in the UAE.


Does this mean he will not need to travel to the UAE to obtain the certificate? Who is "Post" and does their recommendation always get accepted by the US Embassy?

Any help is, as always, appreciated!!




Diane why don't you call NVC and find this out from them. If nothing helps then ask Daher to call the US embassy/consulate and find out what they do for police certificates from the UAE. Its kind of complex. I hope someone else can give you a better and more helpful answer. From the information it seems either the person should be there to request it in person or that the embassy/NVC send a request letter directly to UAE, in which case the police authority sends the character certificate directly to the Embassy/NVC....which is of course a little complicated. I have read similar information about some other countries too. I hope someone else here can answer this question too.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-15 15:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs marketing signature allowed in VJ ???
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Jun 18 2008, 06:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is marketing signature allowed in VJ ???

I found one from YuAndDan the one: http://www.marketamerica.com/danyu/

Is it related with visa processing ? May be, it has an anti-aging cream !!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



LOL read your other post....this might hurt a bit! A perfectly legitimate question I must say.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-18 03:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 APPROVED :d
QUOTE (silent @ Jun 11 2008, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the heads up S_AL.

We have talked about this issue and looking for every other option possible. But well whatever happens will see, right now I am just excited that at least I will get to see my husband in a few months time.



All the best to you. Please keep us posted.

Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-11 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 APPROVED :d
QUOTE (silent @ Jun 10 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got that sweet sweet mail from CRIS exactly 33 minutes ago, hell I was in a meeting when I got the mail, but as soon as I got back to my table, I was so so *#*@# scared to open the mail, I let my co-worker read it aloud for me

I know its kind of fast and I am scared as #### for the NVC process, my husband still hasn't got his tax transcripts and I still have to get other copies of my birth certificate.......gosh I am a nervous wreck right now.

This visa process has been fast for us compared to others, but we have waited for around 4 long years to come this far, just hope and pray the next phase would be smooth too.

Thank you all VJ members and I would also like to thank our lawyer too, do realise most of you all have complains with your lawyer, but we had a good thing going on, me and my husband didn't have a registered marriage certificate but things still worked out.

Best of luck to all of you good.gif

And now I can do my happy dancing and call up my dad to give him the good news kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations first of all. Now I do not know what your lawyer did to get that petition approved without a registered marriage certificate and I do not mean to ruin the moment but we had a similar problem. We got married in london, England at a mosque and our marriage was not registered with the government. Out petiton got approved in about three months and later we found out that the embassy will not issue the visa because at the time we had submitted the petition, our marriage was not registered. The Visa section at the embassy told us to re-file the petition and here we are...going all the way to NVC and having only the DS-230 left for sumbission had to turn back and refile. Please check. Someone from India made us alarm too because their visa was denied because of the whole registration issue. I hope that doesn't happen to you.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-10 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAtLast AP OVER:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
QUOTE (ijaz @ Jun 19 2008, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Jun 19 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats.. I reccoment contacting the consulate and asking.. sometimes it can take a couple of weeks... did you get in on a k3? the status will determine what "next" will need to be done. But Good job!!


Thanks all of you, its CR1 visa...but i m wondering now that how much time it will take to stamp



Congratualtions!!! How long did they keep you on AP Ijaaz?
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-19 05:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT (TOUCHED) MEAN ??
QUOTE (yasser ezz @ Jun 21 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was think them will approve fast hehehehehehehe really im slow enyways thank u so much and also i hope them approved everyone fast biggrin.gif


Yes these 'touches' have such an effect....some do nothing but wait for these dates to change...sadly I am one of them.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-21 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT (TOUCHED) MEAN ??
QUOTE (yasser ezz @ Jun 21 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEY GUYS ...

I HAVE QUSETION PLEASE I SEE SOME TIMELINE'S AND I SEE THIS WORD ( TOUCHED ) WHAT THIS MEAN ??? unsure.gif I THINK THE CENTER START WORK WITH PAPER'S RIGHT ??? unsure.gif AND IF IM RIGHT HOW I KNOW THEM TOUCHED MY PAPER'S ?? innocent.gif >>> THANKS


Yasser, now that you have received your NOA1, you can go to www.uscis.gov and register there to send instant notifications to your e-mail address and check case status online. When you will be there, they will ask you to register. Once registered, you'll be taken to a page which will say 'your Portfolio'. You will need to add the receipt number there and your current I130 case will be added to your portfolio. On that chart below, you will find a date under Last Updated and this will be the date when the service center will take your file out or look into it. These are known as Touches. The change in the date there would mean someone at the service center has been going through your file.

hope this helps.
Sara
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-21 07:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMurphy's Law In Effect. OH LAAWWWD! Look At This...
I'd say 2. You have already waited long enough. Perhaps now you can wait and get the NVC process done within a month and then go ahead and accompany your husband at his interview. With the new online paying, it hardly takes a month to complete NVC and then your husband will be too busy preparing for the interview. Once your case is completed at NVC, you can freely go to Gambia.

All the best. I am really happy for you.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-26 08:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBy the Grace of God, Visa Granted !!!
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Jul 3 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the Grace of God, Visa Granted kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Thanks to all VJ Members for your support star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif More updates follow...



MashaAllaah congratulations!!!!!
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-07-03 02:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWondering
QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ Jul 7 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (silent @ Jul 7 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am wondering about a hypothetical situation, so here I go.

According to the rules for married couple, no where it is being said that they need to meet up in person within the last 2 years or basically there is no mention of meeting in person.

Now the question is what if the couple never meets in person but does a proxy marriage? Marriage is legal by every means, so will it be approved at least at the USCIS and also at NVC level for either K-3 or CR-1 visa?

We all know the consulate level is unpredictable at best and it will all depend upon the consular if he/she feels the said relationship is valid or not.

This isn’t anything serious, just I am curious about how things work with VISA and apparently I have a lot of time to kill tongue.gif


I have done some research and here's what i've found from USCIS.GOV



Thanks a lot for that link.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-07-07 05:15:00