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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers
I received my NOA1 hard copy today!
shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-31 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

Congrats:) i would spend the money but take in mind u still need to pay for AOS Visa issue plus getting ur family here:)

anyways hope the approval comes fast to all :joy:

I know..but when you have $421.85 in your checking account and your waiting for the $420 check for I-130 fee to clear your praying for netflix etc. not to debit your account...lol 

 

I was quite relieved...HAHA!


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-29 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

They finally cashed my check...Now I dont have to worry about spending to much and that it bounces...lol...Also read the wiki about getting through the NVC...Its a good read for prepping to breeze through the next process.


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-28 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

Ok how u all doing today finally i got my NOA1 hardcopy in the mail and the application was sent to Nebraska :) and by that the count down officially started. Life is good keep a smile :) and our loved ones will be with us.




Congrats!



shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers
I read they are proactively doing it with out any extra forms to submit...I guess we will wait and find out!
shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 15:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

Would there be something I need to submit extra or do they do it when they see her location on her G325A?  That would be amazing if it comes in one month!


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

My Benificiery is in the Phillipines but I moved her to Manila after the Typhoon.  The place she lived at was barely affected by the Typhoon.  Not sure if it makes a difference.


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

Thanks Shippingforecast!  I hope this goes quick.  I put pictures of our daughter in the petition along with her birth certificate and reiterated in several places that I am in the US Navy.  Hopefully that will ease the Adjudicators mind and get us through this process quickly.  I wish I could see the timelines for approval broken down by citizens vs LPRs vs military vets vs with kids or with out etc.  Just to see if one has an advantage.  Only wishful thinking.


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

So I was driving to work this morning and recieved a text from USCIS that my case was recieved with a reciept number etc.  I checked my email as soon as I got to work and the acceptance confirmation email says I am being routed to the Nebraska Service Center!  SOOOOOO HAPPY!!!  The odd thing is my check has not been cashed.  Is that normal to recieve a reciept with out the check being cashed?


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 I-130 Filers

Our petition arrived yesterday the 19th of May at the Pheonix LB...Patiently waiting for NOA1.  We filed a stand alone I-130.  Good luck all of you!


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-20 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - October 2014

I am seeing alot of CC's for around a 50 day wait..My iv scan date was OCT 7th.  I hope they are chipping away at there work load and getting the wait times down to a more acceptable level. 


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-10-16 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - October 2014

Quick question in regards to I-864...I did not fill in N/A on the parts that do not apply..I sent in my AOS package a while back and was wondering if I should go ahead and send the I-864 again with everything N/A'd or should I wait and see what happens...Will I be delayed either way?  I am sending my IV package today and was thinking of sending the N/A'd version of my I-864 with it...Is that a good idea?


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-10-05 12:32:00
PhilippinesStarting our journey....
Thanks for the DEERS tip! I have an appointment set up for the legal capacity at the USEM next month.
shfantomx1Not Telling02013-01-20 19:59:00
PhilippinesStarting our journey....
Thanks for your help...I had no clue where to start and now I do...Greatly appreciated!
shfantomx1Not Telling02013-01-20 18:37:00
PhilippinesStarting our journey....
Hello all,

I am in the military stationed in Guam and I am PCS'ing to Florida in 3 weeks. During my PCS leave I plan on marrying my Fiance in the Phillipines. I am submitting my paper work this week for permision to marry through my chain of command and I will forward it to COMNAVMARIANAS for approval. My question is where do I start with the Spouse VISA process? I have searched online and I am getting confused. Is there a different process available to me since I am in the military? What is the fastest way to get my future wife with me after we marry? I have seen SOFA stamp posts here but I am not sure if it applies. Thank you for your time...
shfantomx1Not Telling02013-01-20 18:08:00
PhilippinesPhilippines shipping company for NVC docs

After a few hicups we got all of our docs sent back and forth...lol

 

Quick question about my wife's birth cert...It looks like her birth cert is a photo copy..What will they be expecting at the NVC to see?  I know that they are asking for originals etc. 


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-08-17 10:34:00
PhilippinesPhilippines shipping company for NVC docs
So I see it is cheaper to send from there....I paid 200 usd to send my wife a three pound package with our crba documents.....thanks everyone
shfantomx1Not Telling02014-07-13 21:02:00
PhilippinesPhilippines shipping company for NVC docs
Anyone recommend a shipping company for my wife NVC documents? She is in the Philippines...and anyone know what the cost will be? Thanks for your help in advance.
shfantomx1Not Telling02014-07-13 18:12:00
PhilippinesHow long before a visit?
That's completely your call....I chatted with my wife before we met maybe only two weeks but I was planning to go to the PI anyway for a vacation. I did not plan to marry her nor did I think I would fall in love. I did not marry her right away either...I made sure it was what we both wanted. Currently I chat with my wife every day and we Skype as well...but we have done this for almost two years now and we have a child. And when I say everyday...I mean EVERYDAY! For the last two years...with zero days off...even when she is sick..and I am sick..or our child is sick or grumpy...lol.....we are always there for each other.
shfantomx1Not Telling02014-08-20 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife is pregnant...Lots of questions....

I was about to send the petition for our CR-1 last month when my wife told me she is pregnant.  I am so confused on what to do now.  I have a lot of questions....

 

Does our baby require a passport to travel?

 

If passport is required how do I get one for the baby?

 

I have also read that the baby will be a US citizen when born...How, when and where do I get the right birth certificate?

 

If I file for CR-1 and Visa is approved how long does she have to travel to the US?  I'm afraid she will be approved and not be able to travel with in a certain time frame after giving birth and also time frame for baby to travel etc....

 

I have read to file for CR-1 and then K-3 and she can come here immediately and give birth to the child here...Is that true?

 

What paper work do I need to get my wife and newborn child here?

 

 

 

About me....I am a born US citizen serving in the US military for the last 14 years.  We have been married for 3 months...the baby is due in November.  If you need anymore information please ask me....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


shfantomx1Not Telling02013-05-29 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Name/CRBA/any other questions I can think of...

Hello,

 

I have looked several different places to include calling the Veterans Immigration Hotline(Which is a complete waste of time.) trying to find answers to these questions.  I have been told sometimes 6 different ways on what to do to migrate her and our child here.  My wife and child are located in the Phillipines.

 

 

Does my wife have to change her Maiden name on her passport to obtain a CR-1? 

 

Should I persue a CRBA(Certificate Report of Birth Abroad) or file an I-130 for our baby?  I am listed as the father on the Birth Certificate.

 

If I am not present for the CRBA appointment/interview what do I do?

 

I lost my passport.(I have obtained a new one.) But how detrimental will that be for proof that we were married and have a relationship?  I have wedding pics and I should be able to get some old reciepts from hotels etc. for proof.

 

Are Western Union reciepts good enough for financial co-mingling?

 

 

Thanks for your help.

 

 


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-01-16 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 text and email recieved...check not cashed

Today while driving to work I recieved a text from the USCIS case acceptance confirmation. I also was emailed a reciept number and that my case was transferred to the Nebraska Service Center and in 7-10 days I will recieve the official hard copy reciept in the mail.  This is all great news accept my check has not been cashed.  Is that normal?  Also on the USCIS website when I type the reciept number in it says "On May 19, 2014, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN etc....I recieved the confirmation today 27MAY14.

 

I am mainly worried about the check not being cashed.  Thanks in advance.


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-05-27 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC email instead of Calling them

Usually after the NOA2 issuance, it takes NVC couple of weeks to get your package from USCIS service center and then enter it into their system. Until that happens, you can't do much. So on day 10 after NOA2, keep calling NVC. Use auto response thing, enter your USCIS case number. You will keep getting case not found message.

 

Until one day, it will give you your NVC case number. As soon as you get your NVC case number, hang up. Call again. Get live person. Give them your email address and give them your spouse's email address. Ask them to send all correspondence through email. This will cut down on any form send by NVC to anyone taking time through the snail mail.

 

On the same call, try to get the invoice identification number. As soon as you have NVC case number and Invoice Identification Number, you can log into CEAC website to make choice of agent selection, and pay your Sponsorship and Immigration VISA fee. 

 

The best thing you can do now is make sure you got all or your supporting document in order for NVC. Like tax returns, tax transcripts, birth certificates, police and marriage certificates, etc. Maybe you have all of this already. If you do, sweet on you. Hope my posts helps you and doesn't confuse you. If you are confused, reply back. I'll try to clear things up. 

10 days from recieving letter or email for NOA2?  We have all of our documents except I have not filed taxes this year becuase I am waiting to get my daughters CRBA completed so I can claim her as a dependant.  I am thinking about only sending a W-2 for last year and a statement of service because I am in the miliitary.  Thanks for your help and quick reply.


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-07-15 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC email instead of Calling them

I received my NOA2 hard copy and I am ready to start bugging the NVC starting this coming Monday for our case number.  I have read the Wikki's on this website and I am ready.  I also was reading this link...http://travel.state....ed/contact.html

 

It is talking about enrolling for email correspondence.  I am confused with the electronic processing etc.  Is this a good idea to enroll for email correspondence?  I believe I am not eligible for electronic processing...my wife is in Manila PH


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-07-15 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 and some quick questions

Thanks everyone!!!

 


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-08-17 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 and some quick questions

I got my NVC case number and IIN and was able to finally log in.  My AOS fee was available so I paid it and I noticed that I can start the DS-261 form.  Can the petitioner fill this out?  Or should I wait for my wife to wake up?  Also where it asks for the address for correspondence is that my wifes address or mine?

 

Thanks all!


shfantomx1Not Telling02014-08-17 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I resend I 864?

I did not N/A or put none on some of my answers on the I-864 that did not apply to me...I left them blank...Should I resend it?  Or should I wait to see if they give me a checklist?  What would that mean as far as a delay for our case?


Edited by shfantomx1, 05 October 2014 - 04:23 PM.

shfantomx1Not Telling02014-10-05 16:22:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)BAN! HELP

You cannot apply for a waiver until you have something to waive. In other words, you must apply for some sort of visa and be denied for the reason of the overstay and THEN submit a waiver request. I have heard of some people bringing and presenting the waiver request WITH the visa application. Good luck

The overstay will not affect the approval of a petition for a finacee or spouse visa BUT it will affect the issuance of the visa.



Thank you very much for your quick response!
tulyaNot TellingUkraine2013-01-23 18:27:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)BAN! HELP
Hello. I really need your help please!

I am from Ukraine, went to the US as a J-1 visa student, after what applied for changing status into B2 tourist visa. It was approved the 1st time, but after I tried to extend it - got a denial. I did an appeal but it was denied again. I did not leave within 180 days after that but left before 1 year. So its probably 3 years ban!
My boyfriend is American. We have distance relationship for a year already but it's really hard cause he is military and is unable to visit me often. I'm getting my Master in Germany now. Is there any way for us to cut the ban (any waivers or smth)???? We want to get married but this ban is killing me. I have a chance to go as M1 student for a semester from my German university but I'm really scared even try to apply for a visa. Would really appreciate your help.

Edited by natasha89, 23 January 2013 - 04:29 PM.

tulyaNot TellingUkraine2013-01-23 16:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Clearance from Brunei
Hi Again james and cynthia, Is your wife also that time asked to send that police clearance in the USEM together her passport but she don't need to go back to USEM she asked to send it by courier, because my fiancee have that Instruction just making sure.

Thank You Soo Much.
brian and crisNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-15 05:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Clearance from Brunei
Hi James and Cynthia,

I just want to asked my fiance's just sent a request letter from Brunei embassy in manila ( april 15, 2013 ) she is done with her interview and she only need that to process her visa, how many weeks it will take an how much is the fee? how is the way of payment or Brunei Embassy will send a letter to my fiance for confirmation of her request and have Instruction how to pay?

Thank You and God Bless

brian

Edited by brian and cris, 15 April 2013 - 05:49 AM.

brian and crisNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-15 05:41:00