ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesSt Lukes Medical Question
Hi, I'm not an expert or anything. My husband is planning to have his medical done at St Luke's in a couple of weeks. The only thing that comes to my mind is the online registration form I filled out for my husband. Did your wife register online before she went to St. Luke's? On the form it asks for a "Visa Preference Category". It's marked as a required field. It's asking for what type of visa you are applying for. My husband is applying for the IR-1 (Spouse of a US Citizen). I assume you would need to put CR-1 (Spouse of a US Citizen under two years of marriage). You can go to www.slec.ph to find the form...
Hope that helps. :)
JenniferNNFemalePhilippines2013-02-25 04:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Living Abroad -- catching up on backed taxes -- which forms?
Thanks for the clarification. I will file for 2012 initially and then gather the forms for 2009ff... I don't have any w-2 forms since living and working abroad. My company only paid me cash.Any idea how I show proof of income without a W-2? Oh and BTW... I have a co-sponsor for the I-864... so my income will not need to meet the requirements alone.
JenniferNNFemalePhilippines2013-01-16 20:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Living Abroad -- catching up on backed taxes -- which forms?
No... I haven't really used the advanced search -- I'm still getting oriented with this site. It's a bit dizzying... Do I just type in a key word in the upper right "search" box?
JenniferNNFemalePhilippines2013-01-16 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864: Living Abroad -- catching up on backed taxes -- which forms?
I recently discovered that I need to file taxes even though living abroad. I need to file taxes for 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 in order to complete my I-184 (and begin the process of setting things straight with the IRS). My question is this: Do I just need to find the 2009-2012 version of the 1040 and 2555(for those working abroad)??? I can't seem to find any other documentation that would be required. Any tax experts out there that can assist with this question? Thanks.
JenniferNNFemalePhilippines2013-01-16 20:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those filing from abroad (or who have knowledge about it) and I-864
So it appears that my mother would need to physically send the I-864 (don't know why I keep putting i-184??? I guess my brain is scrambled with all this.. he he). Since I do need the originals at the interview, best to just get the form, with her original signature and supporting documents. Thanks so much for the advice. :)
JenniferNNFemalePhilippines2013-01-16 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI can't believe USCIS.

Well today I just got an RFE in the mail.  They are asking for the G-325A for both myself and my fiancee.  This is bull because both myself and Min checked the packet we sent in three times to make sure everything was in it.  I went and checked my copy of the it and they are both in there.  

 

It gets worse.  The letter is dated 1/29/2014 but was not mailed until 2/3/2014.  The web site says nothing about this RFE either so they are not updating there online system at all.  Which makes there stupid online system useless for anything except to try and keep people from contacting them

 

Now I have to call them tomorrow since I got the RFE after they were closed and find out what there problem is because I need to know if there was something wrong with the G-325A's I sent them or they lost them.

 

I bet this is just some way for someone to say they are doing there job when they are in fact not doing it at all.

 

I feel for you, because I have a friend who's papers (Removal of the conditional status) got lost and she couldn't do anything except for sending the papers again.  Remember, it's always a good idea to fill in all the forms in two's, just in case.  Also, always make copies of all the things you've mailed . Don't waste any time and send those two forms again ;)  Good luck.


bluebird74MaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-06 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswe got approved Todaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Congrats!!
Fiance JourneyMaleVenezuela2013-03-07 00:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Mailed mine on Aug 13th..got NOA 1 hardcopy on 19th.  


saistylishMaleIndia2013-08-25 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPraise thy lord at last I got approval

 

I think I sent my paperwork to the wrong place ... I should of sent it to God, he got his approved faster -- I only sent mine to USCIS. rofl.gif

 

R u an atheist?


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-06 01:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa interview

 

Thanks a lot. You know how much stressful and long this process is. We are trying our best to prepare well for the interview. Lets see how it goes.

 

We will definitely share our interview experience. Thanks 

 

Yeah I figured. Wish i ws in ur shoes now. Very stressful process it is. jus 3 months since we applied for CR1. I need to go to extra more mile. hectic.... god!!!!!  give me strength.. smile.png. Do u have any idea tht i can do something in this situation? i mean calling USCIS or contacting congressman or senator? 


Edited by CresentMoon, 11 November 2013 - 04:00 AM.

CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-11 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa interview

Luck is with u. Keep rocking., All the best. share ur interview exp. :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-10 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED IN 19 DAYS

Expedited or DCF? 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-22 06:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmail from USCIS!!

 

Great work

 

i also got the mail from USCIS

 

Cross Fingers 

 

 

I have not got anything from USCIS. what does ttat mean?


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-21 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmail from USCIS!!

Yippeeee. Excitedd.....  Started my day with a news that makes me think positive and happy. Thanks to everyone. Proud we were the one among all of u sent email or fax.  3 months completed from NOA1, still 4 months more for NOA2.  dancin5hr.gif wow.gif


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-21 03:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust saw this post..nothing new but might bring a smile to us all patiently waiting

Yeah nothing new :( expected that was a new one


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-12 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Petitioners - Send today!

 

I didn't get anything from AILA but I just got this:

 

 

Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding this issue with our office.  As you may know, the Ombudsman?s Office is independent from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Under the authority of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Ombudsman?s Office works in an impartial manner to assist individuals and employers who experience problems during the USCIS benefits seeking process, largely to identify and formulate recommendations to improve the process.  Please be assured that the Ombudsman?s Office treats information received from stakeholders as confidential.  Your input has been shared with individuals in our office who are monitoring these types of issues, and it will be considered as we develop recommendations to improve USCIS? practices and procedures.  Furthermore, the Ombudsman?s Office is dedicated to working with USCIS to enhance intra-agency coordination and communication, and improve the immigration process and enhance transparency for customers.  Our office hosts regular meetings with USCIS, and will discuss these concerns at the next meeting.  We would also welcome the opportunity to meet with you and further discuss this issue if you would like. 

 

Sincerely, 
 

Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman

 

 

 

Sounds like a standard response...

 

 

 

Anything new, guys? I googled around but found nothing.

 

Good one. Anyway if good will would happen to i130 petitioners, i would be the most happiest person in the world. :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-13 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Petitioners - Send today!

I sent mine with all the graphic pics. and also my husband sent his letter without the images. but i got reply in a couple of mins after i sent it. stating...

 

Thank you for contacting the AILA National Executive Office.
If you are an AILA member and contacting us because of an emergency or other time-sensitive matter please also email Susan Quarles, Deputy Executive Director, at squarles@aila.org<mailto:squarles@aila.org> for a faster response.

Thank you
AILA National
202-507-7600




 

If anyone got acknowlegement like this? 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-11 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPRIL FILER GOT APPROVED DEC 12TH,2013 ALSO...SO FAST

Congrats. Really i feeel like it happened to me. Excellent narration. Seeing people getting approvals makes us feel better and feels getting closer to our noa2. 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-13 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSpouse attends interview - India edition

Your interview will most likely be at BMB (Mumbai). We are from chennai too and wifey's interview  is at Mumbai. Yet to receive the Interview letter. Chennai stopped doing the interview for immigrant visas i believe since April 2012. That is a bummer! 

 

Yeah i m aware of it. Thanks and all the best :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-17 01:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSpouse attends interview - India edition

 

 

I don't think its upto you. 

 

Depending on your location, NVC will assign it to either of you and grant you an interview date - post NOA2.

 

Where from ?

 

I m from Chennai


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-17 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSpouse attends interview - India edition

I need to plan on taking my spouse to interview after i fix the appoinment (Mumbai/delhi). But I m still waiting for NOA2. 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-17 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 approved !!!!!!!!!

after such a long and panic time we got approved dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif !!!!!!!!

thank  u god........today is our 11 mnths anniversary n got ths wonderful gift frm god.

now how much time  NVC will take to assign  us a case number untill visa issue ??? 

give ur ans please 

 

Happy to see your  approval. All the best for NVC journey. :) :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-16 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune filer approved!!!!!!!!

 

Yes I am worried about the ties between US and India due to this case. I hope it doesn't affect Immigration decisions.

 

Yeah Group prayer would be powerful. Lets pray together.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-24 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune filer approved!!!!!!!!

Happy for you. Feeling better indians getting approval even tho the Devyani Khogragade controversy is going on. thought it would affect our process.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-24 01:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo August transfers yet huh ?

I am an august filer, PD is Aug 15th 2013. Have not been transferred yet.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-25 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo August transfers yet huh ?

I m one among. worrying if Devyani Khobragade issue would affect indian beneficiarys process :( . Can anyone clear my doubt n make me feel better?


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-12-25 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview

Congrats. Love is great. :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-01-06 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTrends for the last 300 approved petitions

Good Job :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-01-11 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI130

Great news. :)  You have been added to this spreadsheet. 

 

https://docs.google....5uUGF5WGc#gid=0

 

You will get aprroved in 60 Days. To which local office your petition has been tranferred? CSC or TSC or NSC? 

 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-01-23 01:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

received my noa2 today... checking in, Thank you for this post. Looking forward to all posts and updates.

 

Congrats. Happy for u.  smile.png


Edited by CresentMoon, 05 November 2013 - 02:19 AM.

CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-11-05 02:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

 

This is for those with approved I-130 petitions and have moved onto the NVC process. You're still at USCIS. Here's the correct thread for you: http://www.visajourn...3-i-130-filers/

 

But my petition is stil with USCIS. its on initial review. 


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-10-31 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

I m august 2013 filer, when my case wl get complete? how long it wil take? Can i call USCIS?


Edited by CresentMoon, 31 October 2013 - 10:10 PM.

CresentMoonFemaleIndia2013-10-31 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS has turned my marriage into a joke...

My life in a nutshell... Arranged marriage in May 2013, Filed first week on June, didn't hear a squeak till mid December that my case is getting transferred to NSC. Was asked too wait 60 days because inquiring... today is the 70th day. Now the sites been down. I have been with my wife exactly 22 days in a year of us knowing each other. I will never forget the pain you have caused me USCIS.

 

It sucks really. Mine was arranged marriage in june 2013. We started skyping, chatting in feb 2013. Now its been 1 year ever since i met him, 8 months from marriage. We were together n spent time only for 10 days during wedding. Every day and night is horrible for me without him. Still i m trying to be strong. The best part is my husband s a strong person. He s hiding his pain and missing me so much. I could see n feel when we were on vchat. But He wont express it out coz he thinks it would  make me worried. Really USCIS is the cause. Honest people were screwed up. GOD SAVE EVERYONE HERE.... 


Edited by CresentMoon, 23 February 2014 - 11:45 PM.

CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-02-23 23:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Saylin, Kaylara, Deep and other VJ friends,

 

Pls click the link and go thru the thread, could anyone give me some idea abt it? I am struck up with something. :(

 

http://www.visajourn...apollo-chennai/

 

Thank you.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-20 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Saylin and other VJ friends,

 

Pls go thru this link and give me some advice if u know anything abt that. 

 

http://www.visajourn...i/#entry6890951

 

Thank you.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-20 00:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I think he may be confusing you and me. tongue.png

 

rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-19 02:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

It will work with any internet connection. First you try with your current 2G connection and see the call clarity. If it is not good, then try for 3G.. I prefer 3G because my provider's 2G is not that great..

 

Yeah Its midnight in USA. So Let me try it in US AM times. ClockWatch2.gif


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-18 01:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

If you are using any IOS or Android device, an application called "Magic Jack" is available which is free to download. It provide free calls to any US numbers.. 

 

I am using Android. Downloading it now. :) So Do i need to use it through Wifi or 3G or 2G or 4G? Coz I have 2G plan in my phone.


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-18 01:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

If you are using any IOS or Android device, an application called "Magic Jack" is available which is free to download. It provide free calls to any US numbers.. 

 

Thank you. Let me try it out  :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-18 01:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

 

 

Answers:

  1. For the first part of your question, yes the beneficiary can call the NVC for that information.
  2. Does his current income meet or surpass the requirements?  If so, then a joint sponsor will probably not be necessary.

 

 

Thank you. His current income does meet the requirement. But I need to know whats the cheapest way to call NVC from India. It would be great if anyone from India shares their experiences and advice me on that. :)


CresentMoonFemaleIndia2014-03-18 00:33:00