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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetition filed for other...

One of the form, I don't remember which one, asks about if i filed petition for anyone before.
I did, but don't remember the exact dates. Is there a way to retrieve that information from anywhere?
I filed for my father and it was approved and he has a GC.
I also filed for my brother and then i pulled it before it was approved because he already now has a GC.

Thanks,



Yes, you can if you had signed up for case updates in USCIS & had set up your portfolio there. You can also check your older emails to see if you received any email notifications/confirmations for those petitions.Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-02 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC forms question

What if I filled them out again, signed them, and faxed or scanned them to email instead of snail mail? Would NVC accept that, or would it be too obvious that they were "copies"?


They want original signatures.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC forms question

Quick question!

My husband and I haven't gotten our assortment of NVC numbers yet (case, IIN, etc) but we've finished the paperwork for both the AOS and IV packets and sent them to my dad's address in the US (my husband and I are living in Ecuador at the moment) so that when the time comes to send them in, we won't run the risk of them getting lost in the mail or taking ages to get to the office. Problem is, a friend of mine just told me that on the I864 and DS230 we were supposed to fill everything out in caps. We did it in black ink... but not in caps. Is this going to be a big problem? I made sure everything was completely legible and easy to read, and like I said, we did it all with a black pen. It would be a shame to have to redo everything and send it to the US again (international shipping is NOT cheap) - but if I'm going to get a RFE for it not being in caps, I'll do it. Thoughts?


I know for sure that in filling up I-864 should be all in CAPITAL letters. But in DS-230 there wasn't any mention of it at all. My parents used both caps lock for their names & lower case letters for the addresses etc. Hope NVC is not going to nitpick this.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 denied due to improper marriage certificate how long for appeal
I know of someone who had a successful appeal to a denied I-130 petition.

He received an RFE for his divorce paper because it didn't have the judge's signature ( the divorce copy he had that his lawyer gave him). He responded to the RFE by sending only one page of his divorce papers with the judge signature. USCIS denied the petition. He was given a chance to appeal for i think 30 days. He scheduled an Infopass to asked for assistance in how to fill up the appeal form since he didn't know how to do it. His appeal was approved.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-15 22:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be worried?! Regarding AOS

Aos? You posted under IR1/CR1 forum...what visa did your spouse enter on? Entering under these visas you don't do aos if I understood correctly. You need to have your income or a joint sponsor in time of the embassy interview...

Could be just me not understanding, I tried to look at your timeline but for some reason I couldn't open it...


The OP is talking about her Affidavit of Support packet not the Adjustment of Status. They are currently at the NVC stage.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-16 17:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStatus of my I130

I just got this in an email...

Post Decision Activity

On January 23, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Now... Is this NOA2? Were a little confused here... Our lawyer has not gotten ahold of us due to the recent passing of a family member...


Yes, that is the NOA2 Approval. Congratulations! Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-25 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 question? 31

ON question 31b

it asks name the person who will come with you on a later date.

My wife has a daugther and we want to petition her later like after 1 year .. Do i put her name in that box?

Cause rapid visa said leave that one none. because they are not being petitioned now.


but then again on 31a it asks you name the person who is comming with you now.. so i know i leave that none


But if i want to petition her daugther like say in a year do i leave it as none or do i put her name on there?


Yes, you answer NONE since there is no petition for the daughter yet. Both questions you answer NONE.

Edited by let-it-be, 13 April 2013 - 10:25 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-13 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and IV documents on same envelope

Place each packet in manila envelopes and mail them together in one USPS or private courier envelope. 


Edited by let-it-be, 21 May 2013 - 09:45 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe got letter from nvc with case file number now what?

You're welcome :)


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe got letter from nvc with case file number now what?

Please read Posts 1 & 2 in this link: http://www.visajourn...2013/?p=6197399

 


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe got letter from nvc with case file number now what?

i take it that is not the same as the letter she has recived? also what about the ds230 do i need to send that off or do i have to wait for my wife to do the above?

 

once again thank you

That is what NVC is asking your wife (the petitioner) to submit. The Affidavit of support packet.  Has your wife been invoiced with the IV bill & has paid that one too? If not, you have to send off the AOS packet first, then after that is reviewed, they will invoiced the IV Bill. After paying the IV Bill, that's when you the beneficiary can send off your IV Packet to your wife. She then prints off the Bar coded Cover sheet from the payment portal & sends off the DS-230 form & civil documents to NVC. 


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 15:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe got letter from nvc with case file number now what?

The petitioner has to submit the I-864 Affidavit of Support packet:

 

1. I-864 Bar coded Cover Sheet (print it off from payment portal)

2. Fill out I-864 Form

3. Recent Tax transcript or the last 3 years of tax transcripts

4. Letter of Employment

5. Pay stubs (recent 6 months)

 

You will know the address where to send this packet from the Bar coded cover sheet.


Edited by let-it-be, 21 May 2013 - 03:16 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 15:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT'S NEXT

once i got the NVC Case number is it ok to send the ds3032? or wait till they send me the email?

 

 Please take the time to read the thread (link) I gave you above,  It will only take a few minutes to so. All the answers to your questions can be found there in Post # 2.

 

EDIT: I will give you the link again to that thread. http://www.visajourn...2013/?p=6197399

 


Edited by let-it-be, 23 May 2013 - 12:36 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-23 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT'S NEXT

Read Posts 1 & 2 in this thread. The whole process in NVC stage

 

http://www.visajourn...2013/?p=6197399

 


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC DECEMBER FILER'S ANYBODY GOT TOUCHED OR APPROVED?
We just got touched on March 09, 2008. It is coming soon! I can feel it.
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-03-10 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober Filer NOA2 on March 3rd 2008
Oh, I am getting excited now. Joy and I filed on Nov. 1st, 2007. we will be right behind you. I can't be too much longer.

Congrats!!!!!!! That is great news!!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-03-05 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Letter Received!
QUOTE (estadia @ Apr 7 2008, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Don_Joy @ Apr 7 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (estadia @ Apr 7 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
looks like csc is rollen again hope they keep it up


Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all!

I hope they approve yours soon also. Then we can increase the Oregon population by 2!

I wrote Sen. Gordon Smith a letter a long time ago since he is up for re-election this year about our case. He said if they go over the regular processing time write him again and he will help.

Shoot, now I still have to write that 30 dollar check I promised him. jest.gif





haha well 30 dollars is cheap..........lol


I figured it was at least worth that.
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-04-07 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Letter Received!
QUOTE (estadia @ Apr 7 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
looks like csc is rollen again hope they keep it up


Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all!

I hope they approve yours soon also. Then we can increase the Oregon population by 2!

I wrote Sen. Gordon Smith a letter a long time ago since he is up for re-election this year about our case. He said if they go over the regular processing time write him again and he will help.

Shoot, now I still have to write that 30 dollar check I promised him. jest.gif
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-04-07 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Letter Received!
We have our NOA2 Letter!!!

Yeah Baby! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif


My Joy will be coming soon. I can feel it!!!
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-04-07 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember Filer NOA2 APPROVED
This is getting good for all of us good.gif CSC is picking up the pace!

Congrats!!! kicking.gif
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-04-07 22:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaI just lost it with my husband!
All I have to say is, SNAP OUT OF IT!

The answer from a man's perspective.

There now don't you feel better?

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Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-04-10 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
QUOTE (Geist @ Oct 6 2007, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eresh @ Oct 6 2007, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wahenie19 @ Oct 4 2007, 03:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, I cant help but notice one date in paticular Miriam n Alain, they got their NOA2 in 1 day from getting NOA1?


Yes I saw that as well. I don't know the story behind that.

They're cuban, that's the story behind that.


ah, that makes sense now!
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-01-10 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the Chicago lockbox do?
QUOTE (Paul Ficca @ Jan 17 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone, I filed my I-130 way back in October, still no NOA1, from what i understand my petition is at the Chicago lockbox right now. according to the USCIS website the receipting date for the Chicago lockbox is nov. 1st what does the chicago lockbox do? are they going to issue the receipt and cash my check? or what?



Was AlGore behind this lock box thing? Was that right after he invented the internet and before the Global Warming gig?
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-01-17 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS reply to NY times
I take anything that is said by the New York Times with a grain of salt. "All the news thats sh!t to print!"

The New York Times I do not believe on any subject. Garbage! Garbage! Garbage!

Even If it may be true I still won't believe it's true if they report it!
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-03-21 22:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone know if your spouse/fiance' is iraqi and was apart of ...
Wow a Shiite Baathist! I didn't know that was allowed. I do not know the answer?
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-03-02 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone know if your spouse/fiance' is iraqi and was apart of ...
I thought they just passed a new law reconciling with former Baathist's.
Don_Joy's PrinceMalePhilippines2008-03-02 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it normaly so long ?
My husband had his interview at the Paris embassy last Tuesday. The embassy printed the visa Friday (3 days), shipped it Monday (6 days), and he received it Wednesday (8 days). From my experience reading though almost all the French timelines, you should get your visa within 10 days of the interview. Since Monday is a holiday, I hope the embassy sends it before the week is over... good luck!

Edited by kimsue, 30 June 2011 - 10:10 AM.

kimsueFemaleFrance2011-06-30 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Express Mail?
Glad to help Posted Image

I should be a spokesperson for the Postal Service... "If it fits, it ships!"
kimsueFemaleFrance2011-05-02 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Express Mail?
I send all correspondence with NVC in USPS flat rate priority mail envelopes... they are only $4.95 and you can add delivery confirmation for 70 cents. Each time I've done this, the NVC has received the envelope 2 days later, and that's from west coast to east coast. I don't see any reason to spend $20 on express mail unless that one day makes a huge difference to you.

Then again, this is assuming you are mailing from the US. My husband sent in the IV package from France and he sprung for very expensive service because it was the only way to guarantee delivery within a few days.

Hope this helps.
kimsueFemaleFrance2011-05-01 18:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCost of the visas?
The money you sent in with the I-130 was just the filing fee. The $404 is the Immigrant Visa fee, and unfortunately, yes, you do have to pay it.
kimsueFemaleFrance2011-05-21 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIts not Fair !

You just gotta keep telling yourself you are only waiting a short while to be together for the rest of your life!

I do know what you mean though, it's been 4 long months TODAY. I have also found there is no fairness when it comes to this process. One member *MET* his fiance online in December 2010, met in person and mailed the I129F in January, and got approved in February. There's absolutely no fairness in that.... I had already filed my application before these jokers even knew the other exisited!!!! I know the blame isn't on those people, but on the service center. If these applications only take 15 minutes, why is there such a back up??!?!


Amidst all the waiting, I find it sobering to browse through the "Major Family Changes in Immigration Benefits" section of this website.

Many of the sob stories there got me thinking that USCIS is inadvertently offering a good opportunity for many long-distance couples, especially those who've met online and known each other only for quite a short while (present company included), to spend a little more time knowing the other person. This process takes a lot out of people that we sometimes tend to get fixated on what is just a means to an end.

These months of agony is just gonna be a short blip in the relative eternity of time you're gonna be spending as a couple.That's why I don't envy those people who got their approvals within only two or three months of knowing that each other exists. Of course, they could still end up being happy ever after. Just speaking for myself.


Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-03-10 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLuck of Willpower
This is precisely why I'm choosing to view this drawn-out K-1 process with some stoicism. The USCIS could be providing us (inadvertently that is, I'm sure) with an opportunity for scoping the depth of our commitment to be with the other person, especially someone we've known only for a short time.

Provided of course that we use the time wisely :unsure: It's all too easy to be focused on the process that sometimes the dynamics of the relationship itself tend to take a backseat.


Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-03-17 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGet a Grip!

Iraqvet said: "the longer the wait only builds more evidence for the interview." Now THAT is something I can remind myself of when it gets to be too much! Thanks for that.


:thumbs: Best advice I've read here. Use the time wisely and enjoy. A long distance relationship can have its own charms.


Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-03-26 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo longer moving up on Igor's list...

We are no longer moving up on Igor's list because everyone behind us is getting approved!!! Ugghh. Seriously don't know what else I can do but wait and quit watching. I've called the USCIS, called my senator, gone over every scrap of paper I sent in looking for a mistake. And i just keep hearing.. be patient, wait. Yes, I am thankful we are not at the VSC. But at least if I was there I would know I would have to wait a little longer. Not see everyone around me getting approved.
My fiance has gotten his police record, I've sent him the I134 packet, he's been getting up to date on shots. We've done everything to prepare. Just need that piece of paper to be able to move forward with our lives.


I believe CSC waits 2 weeks after the 5-month mark before accepting a service request, right?

You might want to focus on being able to do that soon so it won't be so frustrating. They HAVE TO respond somehow. I know everyone telling you "it's coming soon, it's coming soon" doesn't work anymore after a while.


Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-04-05 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!

I'm shaking!!! 161 days... approved :)


Congratulations! I've read your previous posts and glad you're finally over the agony.

Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-04-06 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 from CSC finally!!!!!!!

yaaaaaaaaay, after all the waiting we finally got the NOA2 :) its the best day ever! what a relief...


:thumbs: :thumbs:
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-04-08 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUseless NOA2

i am going through exactly same thing and i blame the wait for NOA2 for the relationship bumps. While some will say love has no boundaries, I feel love is the most difficult lifelong task to manage. Not to mention that in our cases we are separated instead of experiencing the best time of our lives. Should I view this as a government sponsored test of my love? Or simply a test for my fiancee's good intentions? Everyone say to stay calm and patient, but why should I? Why should I apologize for this useless and timely process day after day.


Looking at your timeline and the fact that you're at CSC, I guess I'll be half-panicky by this time too.

Got a little chuckle from the phrase "government-sponsored test of my love." Makes USCIS sound like God in the book of Job whom we should thank for visiting plague upon us. (I guess those who got expedited for no reason at all are actually not the chosen children then.)

Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-04-17 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUseless NOA2
To the last two posters, who are we to question the validity of this man's feelings? And there's also something to anger being an emotional analgesic for some. Granted it may be misplaced but ,sheesh, whatever gets you through such an awful patch.


Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-04-15 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2010 K1 Filers

I was just reading through all of the approvals for CSC October filers
its very disappointing
i really do hope VSC speeds up and gets out our NOA2's


If it's any consolation, the CSC filers were also having some bad moments seeing a number of non-expedited Jan and Feb 2011 petitions approved ahead of the queue. (Crossing our fingers that CSC had put that bout of irrationality behind it). To each his own circle of hell :devil:

Grace
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2011-03-08 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2010 K1 filers
Got the conditional green card last week. Happened faster than expected :)
graceroxasFemalePhilippines2012-03-05 00:00:00