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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding bonafide evidence

Also, perhaps an even sillier question, but a lot of our Skype history has numerous conversations that, well, took quite the sexual turn. While I certainly wouldn't blush at including it, I wonder if it's appropriate to include.


They would certainly have something to talk about during lunch break. I personally probably wouldn't send any pornographic material though.. Hahaha

Edited by TimandAna, 24 January 2014 - 01:56 AM.


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 01:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfuse on NVC Process

Alright but last confusion :

 

Since we will Login and fill out form DS-261 ( where we will mention email of applicant & petitioner ) then why we need to give email address again during getting NVC case number ?

 

here i am confused

You can not login to fill out the DS-261 without a case number.   When you call to get the case #, they will ask you about email.  Even after you have submitted the DS-261 form, they will ask you again.

 

I have called probably 100 times and almost can quote the entire first 5 min.

Case # or receipt #?

Applicant name and date of birth?

Petitioner name and date of birth?

Who am I speaking with?

Is your phone number xxx-xxx-xxxx?

Is the applicant's email xxxxxx@xxx.xxx?

Is the petitioner's email xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx?

How can I help you?


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfuse on NVC Process

3. Call NVC and give email and acquire case # and invoice # (everything afterward will be email)

You can wait for them to mail it to you through the mail but it will take longer

 

Can you please explain this step ?

When NVC receives your case it takes up to 20 business days (sometimes earlier) for them to enter it and generate a case # and invoice #.  To get this information faster than waiting for it to be mailed to you.  You will need to call them.

 

When we call they will give as case number and invoice number so we can login fill out DS-261 Online and pay AOS bill ?

Yes

 

then why we need to give email ?

After you give them your email.  Then they will typically send you a email when the AOS and IV fees are available.  Also any future correspondence such as your checklist, Packet IV, interview date, ect will be emailed. 

 

 

I suggest to read the posts 1 and 2 on the thread http://www.visajourn...s-january-2014/  It will greatly help you speed through the process with ease


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 04:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfuse on NVC Process
Basic process in very brief steps...
1. NVC recieve case
2. NVC assign case #
3. Call NVC and give email and acquire case # and invoice # (everything afterward will be email)
4. Fill out DS-261 online
5. Pay AOS fee
6. Send AOS package with bar code sheet after shows paid
7. Pay IV fee
8. Send IV package with bar code sheet after shows paid
9. Fill out DS-260 online
10. If you recieve checklist call and verify if it is false or correct
11. Respond to any checklist
12. Wait for email with interview date

Edited by TimandAna, 24 January 2014 - 12:16 AM.













TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfuse on NVC Process

I did a lot of research and read a lot of forum related to NVC process, but I guess too much information made me more confused and complicated of how NVC processed. PLEASE HELP. Here are some of my question?
 
- 1/23/14 - filled out DS-261 - Online Choice of Address (Done)
- 1/23/14 - Paid AOS ($88 I-864) - In Progress
- What should I do next? Can I fill out I-864 and gather all documents and send it to NVC after AOS status show paid and print out I-864 cover letter? or wait for NVC to me a package?
- I know DS-260 can be fill on-line after I pay the IV DS-230 Fee





I suggest joining the NVC thread.. Read all the posts and ask there any questions you have. Posts 1 and 2 are extremely helpful but also take some time to read all the questions and experience other people are sharing also. It will make you feel 100% more confident.
http://www.visajourn...s-january-2014/


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-23 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor doesn't meet requirements, other options?!?!

Im still trying to make sense of everything but i do know what the poverty guidelines are i just don't understand about the assets and how much to times it by
Also is it possible to get someone who lives off of disability to be a co-sponsor?


http://www.uscis.gov...i-864ainstr.pdf Page 2 (form expectation 2015)
"If your claimed income includes alimony, child support, dividend or interest income, or income from any other source, you may also include evidence of ability to maintain that income."
So it is a possibility depending (short term or long term income) ability to maintain that income

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf (Expiration 2015 page 7)
"In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference."

So you with spouse would be 3 times

Example of use would be
"Example of How to Use Assets: If you are petitioning for a parent and the poverty line for your household size is $22,062 and your current income is $18,062, the difference between your current income and the poverty line is $4,000. In order for assets to help you qualify, the combination of your assets, plus the assets of any household member who is signing Form I-864A, plus any available assets of the sponsored immigrant, would have to equal five times this difference (5 x $4,000). In this case, you would meet the income requirements if the net value of the assets equaled at least $20,000."











TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-26 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor doesn't meet requirements, other options?!?!

I am getting confused someone said the assists (savings) must be three times the difference and someone else says five times the difference?!? ??

Things change from year to year. The amount of assets you need goes up and the amount of income needed goes up. (I have personally watched it change in the past few months) Always research to find the most current requirements. Nobody is wrong with advice but it just might be different than your case. So always look for most current.

Ok so that means on the poverty guidelines we will go with the household of 3 ($24412) instead of a household of 2 ($19387)?

Sorry for so many questions just want to clarify

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf
If not in active duty, live in Alaska, or Hawaii.. It appears you are correct.

Edited by TimandAna, 26 January 2014 - 01:11 PM.



TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-26 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor doesn't meet requirements, other options?!?!

Maybe I misunderstood but he told me he did several similar cases and from what I understood, he told me he would put in another form while sending off this last package so that my son would not need to be sponsored. I guess i will have to ask him on that.

Thanks for a heads up


I googled some of the things for you.. This maybe what your confused about?
http://travel.state....ords/birth.html
So child would be US citizen automatically (no need for sponser) but when it comes time to sponser you the child will be included as a dependent.
http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf
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TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-26 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint sponsor doesn't meet requirements, other options?!?!
"Example of How to Use Assets: If you are petitioning for a parent and the poverty line for your household size is $22,062 and your current income is $18,062, the difference between your current income and the poverty line is $4,000. In order for assets to help you qualify, the combination of your assets, plus the assets of any household member who is signing Form I-864A, plus any available assets of the sponsored immigrant, would have to equal five times this difference (5 x $4,000). In this case, you would meet the income requirements if the net value of the assets equaled at least $20,000."

Reference link:
http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf

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TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-26 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot being able to visit the USA during the I-13O process?

 

As far as I was aware denial at POE does not adversely affect the I-130 unless you provide false information and get found out which results in a ban for misrepresentation? 

I have no clue.  I just remember reading the beginning part of the story.  If I remember correctly the person was trying to enter the US and at the POE was given two options.  One: Jail time  Two:  Sign a paper resulting in a ban.   They could have tried to enter with 10 bags and a one way ticket or could have been a normal entry.  I am not sure why the person was flagged at the POE which resulted in this.  I did not follow the story completely but someone else might have.  But this could be a reason the lawyer gave advice not to enter.  As Exocet said...  "They are there to give you the "best possible" legal advice.  That's what you are paying them for.  It doesn't have anything to do with whether they are smart or not.  The best possible advice is to not do anything that could even have a remote possibility of affecting your case."


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 04:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot being able to visit the USA during the I-13O process?
I read that most people have no troubles.. Wasn't their a story while back about a person in process of I-130 getting denied at POE and getting a US ban which added a waiver at the end? Maybe that is what worries the lawyer?
TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-24 01:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow should I file my taxes?

HAHAHA  I was coming back to edit my post but will not let me now...   I was incorrect about the 50% thing (I was looking at claiming a dependent earlier which I can not claim, Sorry)

 

Straight out of the text book...

Nonresident Alien Spouse

If your spouse is a nonresident alien, he or she must have either a SSN or an ITIN if:

1. You file a joint return,

2.  You file a separate return and claim an exemption for your spouse,or

3.  Your spouse is filing a separate return

Married Filing Jointly

1. You were married at the end of 2013, even if you did not live with your spouse at the end of 2013

2. Your spouse died in 2013 and you did not remarry in 2013

3. You were married at the end of 2013 and your spouse died in 2014 before filing a 2013 return

A married couple filing jointly report their combined income and deduct their combined allowable expenses on one return.  They can file a joint return even if only one had income or if they did not live together all year.  However, both person must sign the return.

Nonresident aliens and dual status aliens

Generally, a married couple cannot file a joint return if either spouse is a nonresident alien at any time during the year. However, if you were a nonresident alien or a dual-status alien and were married to a US citizen or resident alien at the end of 2013, you can elect to be treated as a resident alien and file a joint return.  See Pub. 519 for details

Married filling separately

Be sure to enter your spouse's SSN or ITIN on Form 1040.  If your spouse does not have and is not required to have a SSN or ITIN, enter "NRA"

 

There is a bunch of other stuff also

 

But really on the W4 it doesn't matter what you put...

 


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-16 01:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow should I file my taxes?

Hello All...

 

I got married on Nov 19, 2013 and had to update my W-4 tax form when I got back in early december. I was a bit confused as to how I should  file my taxes now that I am married and my wife is overseas. I filed the i-130 just last week - so its gonna be take some time before she comes to  america. 

 

-I am working

-My wife just started working a few weeks ago (in India) 

 

 

I spoke with my accountant on this matter and he suggested that I put the  number  "1" for the total number of allowances I am claiming for my W4 form. However, he said that I should check the option " Married, but withhold at higher single rate." 

 

 

What I want to know  is - now that I am married, am I suppose to file as "2" for the total number of allowances I am claiming for my wife and I?  Or is it okay with what I have right now listed as "1" ?  

 

 

 I dont want any issues during the i-130 process when they have to check on how I filed my taxes. Salary is not the problem - but was wondering if it would be an issue if they see that I filed as "1" instead of "2", Or if there is anything that I need to be aware of when they look at my taxes.  (My concern is why I have filed as single instead of married even though I checked the married box) 

 

 

Any suggesstions or tips on what I should do would greatly be appreciated.  

 

Thanks! 

 

Your accountant is correct...  If you are married,  and can not show you provide more than 50% support for your wife (in case of a audit).  Then you will need to file "Married but filing separately"  which means that you are only allowed 1 allowance and that would be yourself.  

 

So on your W4 form you could put single and 1 or married and 1 it does not matter...  The W4 form is only you telling your company how much withholding you want them to take out of your paycheck for your taxes...   I do not agree with your accountant about withholding extra (But I do not like giving anyone a interest free 12 month loan)

 

Your taxes are not filed with the I-130 so no problem there, Your tax returns or transcripts will be needed at the NVC (married filing separately), and your W4 has no concern in anything though out the entire process.
 


Edited by TimandAna, 16 January 2014 - 12:39 AM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-16 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many I130's transferred to Memphis got approved this month
https://egov.uscis.g...or.statecode=TN

Also if you look at this.. Knowing they are 10 months behind and hours of operation is only 7:30am - 2:00pm Monday thru Thursday.. You understand why they are soooo slowwww.. I hope they actually operate longer than this but who knows.. I had a info pass with them and I was not impressed but I don't know how other local offices are like so I can not do much comparison..


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-09-11 01:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many I130's transferred to Memphis got approved this month
http://dashboard.usc...=44&charttype=1

Just to let you know the volume Memphis is actually doing versus amount of petitions they are behind.. Using these numbers it appears they are about 10 months behind.. It isn't good for me either because I'm a April filer and USCIS keeps telling me that my file is at NBC and will not be transfered to Memphis.. I hope they are telling me the truth but I keep watching Memphis because who knows what is truth or lies..


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-09-11 01:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhats wrong with USCIS?

I'm going to throw my .02 into this...

   Entering the US on tourist visa to get married ect...  Visa fraud for tourist visa would be entering the country for any other aspects other than being a tourist!  Intent may be to immigrate later... or immigrate right then but either way the intent is still to move to the US.  So is getting married in the US then leaving the country and applying for permanent residence visa fraud?  It is how everyone views it.  The "trip" to get married and leave is not visa fraud because intent was to go back home and wait.  But "overall intentions" for the visit is visa fraud because the overall intent is to immigrate to the US.  Is visiting your spouse on a tourist visa in the US visa fraud?  The "trip" to the US if you return home is not visa fraud but overall you did enter the country on a tourist visa with plans to immigrate to the country which is visa fraud.  Since I can not find a really hard core true stance from immigration on this then it really all depends on who is looking at it because it falls under personal opinion.  My personal opinion is it does not really matter.  Your going to live here either today or tomorrow so who really cares at this point?

   CR1/IR1 vs K1.  Yes CR1/IR1 should take priority.  What laws apply to any other country does not matter.  In the US, marriage is a much higher status of relationship than being fiance or BF/GF.  Example:  I can not add a fiance/BF/GF to my taxes or health insurance.  I am not proud that 50% of marriages enter in divorce.  I can only hope that we all learn from our mistakes and choose the person God wants us to be with.  Having a foreign spouse is expensive so cost on applications should not be a issue for anyone.  It is expensive now (visits ect) and it will be expensive later (family visits ect). 

   Everyone has their own personal ideas of how everything could be fixed of corrected.  The problem is so many illegal people here now so when ever we talk about immigration things go crazy (legal or illegal).  People talk about deporting everyone (to me a joke), people talk about amnesty (to me another joke), and people talk about not worry about all (to me yet another joke).  I am a firm supporter to lighten immigration and issue more visas without so many problems.  A background check is good enough.  I believe that place higher restrictions on the workplace and government programs is a must.  Biometrics for employment (for everyone) and reduce amount of government aid (no immigrants able to recieve for 5 years and no illegals are able to recieve period).  To me that would take care of the problems at home.  You can not live here for free and people living here or wanting to travel here to spend money into our economy is appreciated.  As a US citizen, I know everyone is going to immigrate here that wants to anyways.  If it takes them 1 year or 10 years then they still are going to.  So why make people wait?  If it is going to happen then it is going to happen. 

  Do not take my thoughts personal.  We all have our opinions of priority or thoughts and it is fun to debate and share but remember all our goals though are the same in the end which is to have a happy and wonderful family.  So I wish everyone the best of luck in all aspects of life.


Edited by TimandAna, 31 October 2013 - 11:36 PM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-10-31 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProving domicile in the US

 
Any sponsor for an immigrant who lives outside the USA has to show domicile. It's part of the I-864 requirements.  Most just don't come across the requirement, as the sponsor is in the USA.  See the instructions (Part 4, Item number 5): http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf
 
My husband was also in the UK on a temporary work visa, so we had to show that it was exactly that - a temporary relocation.



She shows evidence of only being "temporary"

2. You are living abroad temporarily.
If you are not currently living in the United States, you must show that your trip abroad is temporary and that you have maintained your domicile in the United States. You can show this by providing proof of your voting record in the United States, proof of paying U.S. State or local taxes, proof of having property in the United States, proof of maintaining bank or investment accounts in the United States, or proof of having a permanent mailing address in the United States. Other proof could be evidence that you are a student studying abroad or that a foreign government has authorized a temporary stay.

So really just need to move back and wait after the NOA2.. Then don't have to prove anything because she will be "currently" living in the US at the NVC stage.. Which is only 3-4 month wait till together again..






TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-24 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProving domicile in the US
Non-DCF, temporary work visa, and trying to prove domicile... Interesting.. I'm going to need read up on this and I'm curious now..

Edited by TimandAna, 24 November 2013 - 07:13 PM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-24 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProving domicile in the US
Well anyways.. If your worried about proving domicile in the country then you probably can't..

My suggestion is to determine truely where you want to live.. I can sense both of you thought of staying in UK but also going to US..

1. Make a decision where to live
2. If you choose the US then the citizen needs to prepare legally. (Lease agreement, job offer, bank accounts, financial responsibilities, ect) This is usually easier if you are in the US.
3. Not only try to gather documents to show "reestablishing domicile" but also proving "proof of domicile" to guaranty no problems.

Some people have no problems with very little and some have problems unless they actually live here.. Remember they want proof (written contracts) not promises like Obama gives or stories how you was shot with Cupid's arrow and can't spend few months away from each other to prepare..








TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-24 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProving domicile in the US
Did you file as DCF or inside the US?
TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-24 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?

I don't think it's true. If you send an expedite request to NVC, it is actually approved by the consulate and then NVC stage is skipped, and you bring all the documents to the embassy for interview.

I know if expedite request to NBC is just for NBC not NVC which is the stage she is at.
I read expedite request to NVC goes to embassy for them to approve and if approved everything goes to the NVC (skips NVC process)

But that requires 2 different expedite requests.. 1 before I-130 approval at NBC and 1 after I-130 approval to NVC..

But is the process different for petitioners filing from abroad?





TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-18 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?

I asked the senator's help for expedite process for my mom, I have an autistic child and having in home ABA therapy. I left my job to be with her during therapy and more medical expenses for my daughter, husband and father who has tuberculosis in the Philippines

My petition was submitted last May 20th and never been touched since then. It's almost 6 months now.

The senator's office submitted the documents last Oct 28th and submitted additional document last Nov 13th. The senator's immigration liason told me that they still reviewing my expedite request.

Take note, my petition is almost 6 months now since NOA1






I'm sorry for your hardship and all your going through.. Now let's look at it..

I think and someone can correct me but in 2011 USCIS removed medical as part of the expedite criteria
http://www.uscis.gov...pedite-criteria

Not to say that you will or will not get approved but hopefully your senator realized this and focused it more to financial hardship. But it all depends on who reviews it and their mood for the day.

Your at 3 weeks and typically they have a answer but not updated in the system yet. Depending on who your senator is contacting depends on the answer. I would suggest you contact your senator and ask for a status for the "expedite only"








TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-18 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?

I have already talked to the embassy in stockholm and they are standing ready to take us in for the interview as soon as my I-130 is approved, as they know and understand  the situation.

Staying on topic..
I do not want you to get your hope up and stay level minded...
For a petition filed in the US.. After the I-130 is approved it does not go to the embassy.. It goes to the NVC.. Your filing for expedite at NBC which is only for the I-130.. The NVC will require another expedite request to be approved.. Then if that is approved all goes to the embassy..

For petitions filed abroad? Maybe someone has experience in this that can explain the process they went through..

Was your petition filed abroad or in the US?

Edited by TimandAna, 18 November 2013 - 11:24 AM.







TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-18 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?

 
So basically, after documents have been submitted it can take up to 2 months for approval if they accept the request?


Yep! Also the expedite doesn't carry over to the NVC and another expedite request will have to be submitted and approved at the embassy after you get your case #. Which is 2-3 weeks after you get the NOA2 just to get a case #.. But this is just what I read on this (not from personal experience).

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-17 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?

I filed a request 2 weeks ago, via telephone and an additional via fax, just to be sure they got it. I know they recieved it cause they did an address update on our file.. But we haven't heard one thing yet... If they don't consider the request and denies it, will they let you know? I've also contacted the ombudsman and a senator, whom both have told us they are going to contact the uscis and assist us in our desperate request to get this case expedited.. I hate not hearing anything..

 

Personal Experience:  

1.  At the time you submitted your expedite then they should have asked you for a email. 

2.  They process the expedite request in 3 days. 

3.  About the 3rd or 4th day mark they will send you a email asking for you to submit documents if/or needed. 

4.  In 7 days from when you submitted you will recieve a generic snail mail letter saying they recieved your expedite. 

 

Now this is where is gets quiet and your no longer provided any more information.  They will not send you a email or letter saying approved or denied.  You can call and talk to a tier 1 (does not have access to it) or a tier 2 (does not have the most up to date information).  The best way to find out on your status of the expedite is to get your congressman or senator to do a status check on your expedite (which gives you the most up to date information).  That should only take about 3 or 4 days depending on the workload at the congressman/senators office.    If your approved on your expedite request then overall adjustment on your I-130 estimated time should be 25-60 days from the time all documents are submitted (even though they tell you 30 days) but they do not process them in order recieved.   This is just my personal experience and I'm sure other peoples have been different. 


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-17 13:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Hi :)
 
I am waiting on my case number as well, I was just curious if besides the approval letter from immigration if you received anything in the mail from the NVC or you just called for the information?  Sorry to bother you with this question!

It's no bother.. I enjoy helping or sharing my experience.. I actually have not recieved anything in the mail from NVC.. They have only emailed me.. I called everyday to get my case # then when I finally got the case #... they updated our email address for me and my wife over the phone (which they already had for me but not for my wife... we used same email for both of us).. After I got my case number I try logging into both payment and online forms website.. I got error message (saying terminating my case) on payment portal but on the online forms I could do the DS-261.. After submitting the DS-261 everything goes sooooo fast.. Be prepared right now with all AOS package and IV package, check online a lot, and stay with it... Hard work might can save some of the waiting time..

Edited by TimandAna, 18 December 2013 - 05:54 PM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-18 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

 

NVC doesn't snail mail anything to you or your spouse if they have both email addresses on file. If they have both email addresses, then they send you all correspondence by email.

 

Thank You :)
 


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-18 01:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Got everything done and now waiting on case complete or the dreaded checklist!   But I do have a question smile.png  They been real good until recently about sending me email with updates to my case (the day it happens) until recently...  So I was curious...

 

At what stages do they send emails?  Checklist is email?  Case complete email?  ect...

What do they actually snail mail?

 

By the way congrats on everyone that just got approved or at another stage of the NVC process... Time to partyyyy  dancin5hr.gif


Edited by TimandAna, 17 December 2013 - 07:47 PM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-17 19:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Just got off the phone after waiting for like 25 minutes. This lady was rude as ........ She was like do you have your approval notice, i was like yes i do...and what is the date on it, i said Dec 7...she was like  can you read down where it says give us 30 days....i'm like yes i see that, i'm just calling because i know it can take a week, two or a month.
 
Then she goes, you are calling the right number sir, but it can take up to 8 weeks before we get your petition.I'm like ok whatever....
 
So instead of me wasting time and calling, when would you guys suggest that i should start calling NVC ?



IMO.. Calling everyday is a waste of time like I did.. But it gave me peace of mind..
If I had to give advice to one of my friends, I would say call once a week till NVC recieved the petition then add 1 week to that date and call every 2 days..

Please fill out your timeline!

Edited by TimandAna, 16 December 2013 - 05:38 PM.




TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-16 17:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

I'm confused when i call last week they tell me they received my file on dec 2 and when i call today they are telling me they received on dec 6.
now what's true


A question I can answer.. Haha

Dec 2 is the date your file arrived at the dock
Dec 6 is the date your file arrived in the building

That's what the nice lady told me when I asked her why I kept getting 2 different dates also.. She told me she usually always use the later date just to safe when trying to tell someone how long it will take to get a case number






TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-16 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

guys, I got my interview on January 15, '14, and in the P4, it mentions which doc's to bring, nonetheless, what I am having difficulty with is the following:

 

F-Financial Evidence    Code -> I. This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview.

 

I filled out I-864EZ, and the checklist I received was because address field was left blank, which I sent back and the case was reviewed, I am way above the poverty line, so not sure about this one. Should I send my wife (beneficiary) my tax transcripts, or W-2, or something of that nature???????????

 

any ideas

 

Did you include employer letter or pay stubs when you submitted the I-864EZ?  Or did you not include tax transcripts or tax return with W2s?

 


Edited by TimandAna, 14 December 2013 - 03:41 PM.

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-14 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Hiiii! So, I thought I was a November filer but turns out I'm December! We just got our case number today and I'm very happy even though I know I likely still have months of waiting. Anyway, I'll be anxiously reading this thread for all tips and info. Good luck, everyone! heart.gif heart.gif

 

Congrats!!!   :)

 

I just completed my DS-261 today also I'm glad I read post #2 at the beginning because I almost went crazy when I got the "This case is in the process of termination."....  You talking about giving me a quick heart attack!!!


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-11 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Just got my case and invoice #... (14 business days from NOA2)


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-09 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

This is totally non responsive. I am so angry they that they did not just call USCIS themselves. The burden of proof is on us. In the mean while my wife is suffering and I am getting sick and frustrated


Thank you for your service.. The system is broke.. Why can't you send everything at once? Why can't it just be one place not 3 or 4? Why does it really take this long? Your in a very obvious bad situation so it's stupid to even to need to deal with this.. To me it would be so easy for your wife to just go to the embassy and say "Hey it bad here right now and I want to go to my husband in US". They issue a visa quickly and done.. But unfortunately politics and policies don't care about anyone or anything.. I'm truly sorry your going through all this and I hope that it gets worked out in a quick manner

TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-05 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
My petition at NVC "dock" on the 18th
Recieved in the "Building" on the 20th
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
~Albert Einstein

I been calling everyday expecting to get a case # and everyday being told 10-20 business days.. I think I'm going insane.. Haha





TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-12-05 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould we do a change.org petition ?
IMO.. I don't think these petitions mean anything because they go nowhere.. I sign them but nothing happens.. But to actually get a statement from the White House I would suggest doing the "We the people" petition..
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov

If not mistaken it takes 150 signatures to get the petition posted public (which you might can get from campaigning VJ using both FB and here).. Then 100,000 to get a response (which probably is going to take some major campaigning and maybe even TV publicity)

Edited by TimandAna, 19 January 2014 - 09:32 AM.




TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-19 09:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014
Who knows, If it was a bogus RFI or not.. Maybe they wanted a original. Maybe they thought the copy wasn't legible. Maybe they thought it should have a different type certified stamp. Maybe it was a bad day for the IO. Or Maybe they are just pushing RFIs to get it out of queue.

"Requests for More Information. We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer needed."


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-22 03:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014
Marriage Certificate Requirements. Copied and pasted.

"What Documents Do You Need to Prove Family Relationship?
You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and your relative. If you are filing for:
1. A spouse, submit the following documentation:
A. A copy of your marriage certificate."

Definition of copy:
"Copies. Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with an application or petition, a legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required may remain a part of the record, and will not automatically be returned to you."

Reference link:
http://www.uscis.gov.../i-130instr.pdf

Edited by TimandAna, 22 January 2014 - 03:17 AM.












TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2014-01-22 03:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

There is no AVR anymore, only HVR.


Yep.. AVR been down for 2 years which is another link somewhere.. But the rest is accurate.. Some of the other things farther in the guide aren't accurate either.. Someone should take some time to write a updated shortcut guide

Edited by TimandAna, 23 November 2013 - 01:35 PM.


TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-23 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

i don't know that my wife has provided the email or not..my brother in law prepared all the documents for my wife.
i have just filled out g-325 which my wife has taken with her to USA..


http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

At NVC / The Guide to Flying through NVC

4. Getting your NVC number.
Call NVC at 1 (603) 334-0700. Put this number on speed dialits often busy, and youll use it a LOT.
Once your package has been scanned, it COULD update into the AVR (automated voice response system).
If it is uploaded to the AVR, you will be able to retrieve it with your CIS Case Receipt Number.
If is scanned but not in the AVR, an operator can tell you the NVC number.
The AVR is NOT reliable (we've seen some cases being completed without the AVR ever updating their case).
If it's been longer than 2 weeks and you still don't have your NVC case number, start sending up flares.
Call NVC and talk to a supervisor. Be prepared to send them a copy of your NOA2.

Once your case number has been assigned call back and speak to an operator. Give them an e-mail address for you and for your spouse. From then on NVC will e-mail you any correspondence.














TimandAnaMaleEl Salvador2013-11-23 12:55:00