biggish data

total cost of CR1 Visa from beginning to end

These are the current fees all the way through the ten year green card. An addition to the government fees, there is 3-5 hundred bucks for medical exam and vaccinations.

Spouse Visa
CR1 or IR1 Filing and Immigrant Visa Fees

When Paid
Agency and Purpose

Amount
Month 1 Dept. of Homeland Security, USCIS - Petition Filing Fee $420.00
Month 4-6 Dept. of State Affidavit of Support Processing Fee $88.00
Month 5-7 Dept. of State Immigrant Visa Application Fee $404.00
Month 28-32 *Homeland Security, USCIS Removal of Conditions Fee $505.00
Total Immigration Fees To Permanent Resident Status $1,417.00
*Does not apply to IR1 or IR2

Nice rundown - thanks
W

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-07-24 20:15:00

NVC

Question - your profile states you filed at the Bangkok Embassy - are you using direct filing or filing in the U.S.. Direct filing has a much different (and shorter) time line if you have the required six-months residence.

steve

Unfortunately direct filing was unavailable so filing is in the usa
Thanks
w

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-07-25 17:26:00

NVC

Hi

Just wondering if the five months processing time by USCIS is written in stone of could it be less

Assuming all the papers are in order is it possible that they will be forwarded to NVC in less time

I read somewhere that 5 months is a maximum.

Thanks much
W :whistle:

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-07-25 16:22:00

Reportable Income

Thanks for the Info

Looks like I will be OK

Part of the income for qualification came from SS and the rest from my IRA

These combined incomes met the minimum income requirement for my spouse an me

Walt

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-08-10 22:44:00

Reportable Income

Hi All

I was a retired American in Thailand for the past 5 years. I have returned to the states and established residence here.
We have an NOA 1 received and my wife is with me in the US on a tourist Visa. She will return to Thailand in the near future.

Question:
I have collected SS payments and I have an IRA that I have removed funds from each year.
The SS payment and the withdrawals from the IRA do reach the minimum income requirement for each of the past three years
(125% of poverty level)....Though I have not worked,

I wonder what effect my "not working" will have in this process. I believe I have sufficient funds in the bank as well to help me qualify for the income requirement

Thanks

Kind Regards
Walt :thumbs:

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-08-09 23:24:00

Original Docs

I have not received my NOA2 as yet but my wife is headed back to Thailand in a few weeks.

We wanted to get all the documents we will be filing together now and filled out so we are sure are on the same page so to speak

We are filing for a CR-1 visa

NOA 1 DATE MAY 12, 2012

NOA 2 DATE OCT 20TH OR??

Here are the documents we have downloaded

OF- 169 Medical report
OF - 230 Parts I and II - Biographic Date
I-864 Affadavit of support
Biographic page copy from passport
Long Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Police certificate

Others don't apply to us

There is a packet #3 and #4 -- Wonder what is the difference?

#3 pre interview forms and #4 interview forms.

Do we send originals or copy's of the marriage certificate and birth certificate in packet #3?

I notice that originals of these are a must at the interview.... so I guess I send in copies ??? and hold on to the originals for the interview
Don't get it?

Should she seek the police certificate when she arrives in Thailand on Oct 8th or wait for a notice?

Same question regarding the vaccinations she needs (medical certificate)

Also There don't seem to be any record of her vaccinations.
She knows she some vaccinations... chicken pox etc.

Good wishes and good thoughts to all
What a process eh??

Thanks for your continuing help

Walt and Ing

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-09-20 21:11:00

DS 230 parts I and II

Thanks much

Good luck to you

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-09-27 21:27:00

DS 230 parts I and II

Hi All

Just like some confirmation

The DS-230 parts I and II forms

Its my understanding that only my Thai wife who is immigrating must fill these out... Is that accurrate?

We are filing for a CR-1 visa so it is also my understanding that both parts are completed but part II is left unsigned

Thanks all
Walt

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-09-27 20:47:00

Docs for the NVC appl

Hi

We have not received our NOA2 yet (Vermont Service Center)
However I am sorting documents that we will need to send to NVC when it does arrive

Exactly what documents do we send to the NVC

I believe they should all be copies Yes?

The orignals are for the interview??

Here is a list

Application for Immigrant Visa DS 230 Parts I and II
Photocopy or passport page
Birth certificates (copy)
Police Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Translations of all items in Thai

Appreciate and and all comments

Thanks
Walt

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-10-01 14:51:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Bank Data

Hi
Anyone know what I should get from my bank to show we have joint accounts..

Does it need to be notarized... certified?

What info does NVC need from the bank

Thanks

Walt :thumbs:

W2alt

Male

Thailand

2012-10-03 02:09:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Interview date July 29th... almost there!

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-07-04 02:06:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

We got our LND number on the 3rd of June but NVC still hasn't sent our file to London, is this normal?

I see a few of you UK filers have had yours sent already.

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-06-14 08:48:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Congrats to all those who have got there NOA2's this past week.

I'm a Nov 28th filer and...

On May 21, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

I can't believe it, and on my fiance's last night visiting me here in the UK too!

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-05-21 15:50:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Congrats Mijichan!

My fiance spoke to a tier2 today and was told 58 days!!! (where are they getting these numbers from?) If so that is not a 5 months processing time at all, I make that 7 months.. Add to that NVC, medical and a 2-3 month wait for London embassy interview and I am feeling pretty fed up right about now.

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-05-08 13:45:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Ah right ok, my fiance called them last week and all they would say to him was that we are still within processing time and that was that. I can't see that VSC has even touched November yet, the time they have spent so far on October is a bit worrying...unless they have a push this month I don't see how they are going to remain within the 5 months stated. Also, is London still taking 2-3 months for interviews? If so does anyone know if it is possible to get an expedite on that part? Would that be down to the NVC or the Embassy?

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-05-06 12:14:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I wouldn't have thought it would be much of an issue for the US citizen coming into the UK, more likely the other way around if there is going to be a problem...Besides they can hardly expect couples to not see each other for the whole length of the visa application process!!?... 5 months, 6 days and counting..

btw what is the whole 'month 0' nonsense about?

Did USCIS tell you that you would get NOA2 within the next 43 days?

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-05-03 18:02:00

Hello all fellow November filers!
November 28th here... is it normal that I am checking the USCIS site several times a day!!? I am getting filled with hope seeing some November filers getting NOA2's this month.. please be me next! :luv:

Good luck all still waiting and congrats to those with the NOA2 already!

Maple79

Female

United Kingdom

2013-04-18 13:27:00

I-130 filing in London as legal resident?

Thanks all. I emailed the embassy last night. I didn't get an automated reply that the email had been destroyed, but I'm not particularly hopeful that A) they'll reply or B) that they'll say that I can send the application to the embassy. Thanks all!

Becky and Les

Female

United Kingdom

2013-01-28 06:59:00

I-130 filing in London as legal resident?

Hello. I came to the UK in 2006 and February 2012 married my British husband. Throughout this time I've been in the UK under a student visa, but it expired 24 November 2012 and am now here as a visitor until 24 February when I go back to the States. I'm preparing to file the I-130 for my husband to go to the States, but am unsure where to send it. I see that if I'm classed as a 'legal resident' I can send it to London and it'll be processed faster. I can show that I've had valid UK Entry Clearance that I have/had permission from the UK Home Office to legally reside in the United Kingdom; and I can show that I have resided in the United Kingdom for at least six months from the date of arrival following approval of the UK Entry Clearance. I came here legally and can show my now expired visa, and the fact that I've been living here, but I'm unsure whether or not this is enough to classify me as a legal resident given the fact that I'm going back to the States at the end of February.

Can anyone tell me if I should file at the Embassy in London or if I should just send it to the US?

Thanks,
Becky

Becky and Les

Female

United Kingdom

2013-01-27 17:32:00

Scottish Police Certificate question

Thanks for your help! It's muchly appreciated. I'll get him to get the records as well as the certificate. Thanks again!

Becky and Les

Female

United Kingdom

2013-03-15 12:56:00

Scottish Police Certificate question

Hi all.

So I'm looking into the Police Certificate that my husband needs to get. He's from Birmingham England and moved to Scotland for university about 20 years ago. I understand that the ACRO will give him one for his entire life in the whole of the UK, however, I have a question on the Scottish portion. According to the ACRO website, Scotland isn't subject to the Step-down model of reporting. My husband had an 'admonishment of breach of the peace' about 6 years ago, does this mean that the record will still show this since it took place in Scotland and Scotland doesn't adhere to the Step-down model? Also, does anyone know if he is going to need to get court records for it? He spent a night in jail, but didn't go to court for it or anything.

Also, could somebody also confirm that he only needs to get one certificate and make a couple copies for himself and the medical? The Embassy website seems to say that if the original went to the NVC then it will be forwarded to the Embassy and he'll get it back although he's required to give them a copy at the medical. However, in my research, other VJ folk are talking about having multiple copies (for the medical and to send into the NVC). Just hoping for confirmation either way.

Thanks!

Becky and Les

Female

United Kingdom

2013-03-14 14:08:00

Financial co-mingling suggestions

I was in the UK and I was allowed to add my British husband to my checking account there. Then I got the people at the bank to type up a letter saying that we had a joint account. When I got back to the States, I had an American credit card and my American bank let me add my husband onto the card without a SSN as long as I was willing to pay for anything he charged. As soon as I got him a card in his name, I made him charge something in the UK (I'm in the States so it could have only been him). I've got the bill showing that he used the card in the UK and that I've used the card in the US which shows co-mingling as well.

Becky and Les

Female

United Kingdom

2013-08-26 16:35:00

Police Certificate Costa Rica

You only need it for the interview at the embassy.
You can read the info on this link
http://travel.state....3-MULT-0711.pdf

PAMELAXIU

Female

Mexico

2013-05-29 20:48:00

Filing Alone

Ok
Hello everyone!
I am here to see what kind of support I can get. I am engaged to the love of my life we have set the date to be 08-08-13! We have a beautiful baby girl (well shes 2)
We met here in the stats when my love was here for a visit! he had a I-94. Ok he ended up Overstaying that. he went back to mexico on his own free will and was given the option to sign a voluntary departure which he did, he was told there would be a 5 year bar on re entry. well the thing is that i am going to mexico to marry him but then i have to come straight back the the states because i have Anxiety and depression(started after he left). We were told that we need to file a I-601 along with the I-130 and I-129

I would like to file all of these documents alone as to save money for our daughter.

What is some advise you can give me for filing alone and what should i include in the (proofs)

thanks in advance!

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-04-22 18:20:00

Where will Interview be?

We are worried about the location Of my Hubbys Interview! He is From Sinaloa Mexico and i am from Oregon USA can any one help with this?! Please we are parents of a Beautiful 2 year old and i would die if something happend to the love of my life

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-04-26 22:13:00

We Havent filed any thing yet! so i have nothing to put in my time line

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 16:10:00

He does not need a sponcer they are good But only for them self. they cant sponcer another family

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 14:10:00

his family is in the USA - so if any one of them is a LPR or a USCitizen, then they can be a co-sponser for him.

Ask around, about 'status', with the family who's house you moved out of.

His Brother is currently Filing for his LPR here in Oregon. they Just squeese past the guidelines for there Family of 4.

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 14:04:00

Then it sounds like you have a very good case to present to other friends, church people, work colleagues, or whoever else you can find to be a co-sponsor. Sorry we can't help sponsor your husband.

I just appreciate that there ARE ppl that care and are going through something Similer

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 13:58:00

My child has to stay in the States. She has a medical condition that prevents her from living in areas like mexico Arizona ect. (dusty and humid)

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 13:55:00

Well My daughter can not live in mexico due to a health condition and as for him Helping me while in mexico he makes only 400 a month and he has rent and school fees so hes a broke as i am he can get a great job once we get him here.

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 13:52:00

Ok so I am the mommy of a beautiful baby girl. (she is 2) Her daddy went to mexico when i was 7 months pregnant to take care of some certificates he needed processed. He had never had issues with re admission. but he over stayed his i-94. so on July 4,2010 he was given the option to sign the voluntarily departure (not thinking he did) Now he has a 5 year bar, we are filing the I-130 but i have a problem. after he left i lost all my support he was my everything not to mention he was my financial stability (his family let us stay there and took care of us he did odd jobs for ppl ) after he left i had to leave his brothers place and i was forced to go on Temporary Assistance For Needy Families. Being 7 months Pregnant I couldn't find a Job and not to mention child care. So I am STILL on assistance and looking for work. the thing is that i obviously cant count my income! and My mom is disabled so we cant count her income and i have nobody else to ask. But i need hubby here is there any Ideas out there to get him a sponsor PLEASE help me

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-04 13:11:00

No Sponcer help! UPDATE

Ok a few days i posted about not having a sponcer for my husband but we have talked with my parents and they are planing to help me sponcer him.(household member support) so the NEW question is

My dads in come and my income is MORE then what we need (if combined) does my father have to make enough to Support All of his Dependents PLUS me my hubby and our daughter or is it ok if we just Combine the 2 incomes????

Thanks guys and Gals

J. Bernal

Female

Mexico

2013-05-07 19:20:00

Travel to US during application (living abroad)

Thanks so much for all of the helpful advice. I'll work on filling that out. What a useful tool!

And thanks for the tip on the re-establishment of domicile documentation. That's tricky, but I believe there are other forums with suggestions and tips on that. I'll have a look into it.

Thanks again!

Cheers,

Eva

bibliospecs

Not Telling

Australia

2013-08-29 01:36:00

Travel to US during application (living abroad)

We just got a checklist for the Affidavit of Support because apparently we had our tax information wrong (or my dad did, since he had to co-sponsor, since my income is in Australia). We sent it back in and are waiting to hear, and in the meantime gathering our documents for the IV Form and waiting to get the police check back.

Is there anything else we should be preparing for in the meantime? I'll work on the timeline. I filled out a bit of it, but a lot of the abbreviations don't make sense to me. I know that's horrible, but I think we're ok, as we're putting together our IV now.

Is there a way to look at other people's timelines that file with your consulate (we're in Sydney).

Thanks again,

Eva

bibliospecs

Not Telling

Australia

2013-08-28 05:22:00

G-325a. Foreign address question.

The only things I received at my APO address were care packages and items that I ordered online. I use my US address for all bills and tax returns.

bradyp1971

Not Telling

Thailand

2013-07-22 08:55:00