ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC CASE COMPLETED- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
After too much wait, deep stomachaches, and moments of freaking out, my case has been COMPLETED AT NVC!!!


MY GOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I AM SO HAPPY!!

I just don´t know how Am I gonna receive the date of my interview, is it gonna come by mail or should I ask the NVC operator... the thing is today is a Holiday and there is no operator working.... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

But anyways, how long do u guys thing my interview is going to happen!!!!!!







Gosh, god bless all of us!


beijos

Aryadne
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-27 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember NVC approvals
Hi, NVC approval in november!

I´d like to get in touch with all of the ones who got NVC approval in November, check interview dates, experience and results!
  • When will be your Interview appointment
  • Where
  • How was your experience



Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-28 13:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW APP: how do we get to know
Hi, I am in doubt about time at this point:
  • I am from Brazil and I will get my interview in Rio de Janeiro.
  • My case was completed at 11/25.
  • I have an attorney in Ca.
  • I already done the Medical Exam, so I am all ready to take the inteview.



So, my question is, is it correct that I will have to wait until I get a letter from the Brazilian embassy by MAIL in my home in Rio de Janeiro stating the list of extra documents (medical exams) that I will need to provide and then, only after thar I will be able to confirm my appointment, or NVC will set up the interview date, theyn will mail MY ATTORNEY who will communicate with me and mail me the packet 3 so that I will just have to confirm with the Embassy in Rio de Janeiro....

And, if I am all set with Medical Exams, Am I be able to antecipate the interview date...


Thanks for the replies!


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-27 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCRIMINAL RECORD x INTERVIEW
Hi,



I never had any problems with Police in my country or anyother place, and I got my Police National and Local Records issued in september 2008. In this meanwhile, I started a criminal lawsuit agains a co-worker who was morally abusive with me at that time, but i, after quiting my job because of him, I decided to get over that and just think about good things, like my husband, my moving to US... and my visa case.

So, I just got NVC approval and I will probably get an interview appointment in RJ, in the end of december or beggining of january.

However, today, I got to know that the co-worker started a criminal lawsuit against me for denounces slanderous, under so many lies.

So, I am really fine about all of it, because I have a good background to solve that. But, my question is if it is represent any problem with my Visa process.


hope you guys can help me again..

Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-28 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDRIVER´S LICENCE RENEWAL
Thank you so much for your information!

I am so excited, my interview was schedule fo january 9th!


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Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-01 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDRIVER´S LICENCE RENEWAL
OK, GUYS!


I get a California driver´s license that has expired on october 2008. So, I am planning to be back in US in januray sometime and I need to be able to drive around legally by the time I move there.


So, my question is AM I ABLE TO GET AND DRIVE IN CALIFORNIA WITH INTERNATIONAL DRIVER´S LICENSE, BRAZILIAN DRIVE´S LICENSE OR NOT....

AND, IF I ALREADY HAVE CALIFORNIA DRIVER´S LICENSE EXPIRED, IS IT EASY AND FAST TO RENEWAL IT OR NOT...


THANKS FOR THE REPLY.


ARY
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-30 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 9TH
GUYS, WE ALL ARE GONNA MAKE IT!


JUST HANG IN THERE!



GOD BLESS US!
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-02 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 9TH
Hi, Vi´s !



I am really happy: my interview was schedule for january 9th!

And I am already making so many plans with my husband about moving in again!

December will be a month tu prepare for the trip and say goodbye to my friends!

I wish I could be with Kevin for the holidays but we decided to work on the moving needs and create this big and exciting atmosphere!


Wish to know anybody else who was shcedule for the same day as I was.


Best Luck!


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-01 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBEST PROFILE TO GET CR1/ IR1 APPROVED
Vj´s, What characteristics the beneficiary should get for being Cr1/IR1 approved:
  • strong evidences of relationship: picutures in different events, phone bills, e-mails, bank acc..
  • knowledge of personal details of the other life: relatives´names, address, contact, financial life, personal life...
  • Marriage pictures
  • Family envolved
  • education
  • good communication skills (language)
  • no contagious disease
  • no bad criminal record
  • Be honest and never lie to the interviewer



If you would like to share anything else, I´ll really appreciate it.


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-02 17:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswife's interview done in Mumbai Dec 3rd. review
CONGRATS!!!!!


WISH U BOTH ALL THE BEST AND HAVE FUN IN LIFE!


ARY
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-06 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPRIOR PROBLEM WITH IMIGRATION X INTERVIEW
Hi, guys!


I read somewhere that, for the ones who the prior problems with immigration, it is necessary to take to the interview the Record about it and all of the documents related to it.

So, in 2005 I had my B-2 Visa automatically cancelled because I overstayied in California 3 months. However, I didn´t know about it, because I was studing ion California, and I dodn´t know I had my visa cancelled. long story short, in the same year, after a short trip to Brazil, I returned to CA thinking everything was fine with my visa, and at Atlanta POE, I got to know that the visa was canceled, they barred my entrance and sent me back to Brazil. That was my prior problem with the immigration.


So, my question are:
  1. do I have to present the record of this experience to the interviewr
  2. after that sad episode, I sued the school where I was attending, and I won the case in 2008. So, Do I need to present all of the documents of this lawsuit, which proves that I didnt mean to be illegal for 3 months...


Thanks for the help!


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-06 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPRIOR POLICE CERTIFICATE VALIDATY
Hi, Ken


Thanks for the reply! I ´ve been through so much information regarding this whole journey and I was sure that I had read about the validity of the Police Records, and, yes, yesterday I found out it again confirming that Rio´s consultae accepts the certificates for 1 year issued(http://travel.state....3-ENGL-0711.pdf) .


So, here is the address for your wife to get POLICE CERTIFICATE:


POLICE RECORD ( FROM RIO DE JANEIRO):
IIFP- INSTITUTO DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO FÉLIX PACHECO
Rua Frei Caneca, N. 505 -Centro - Rio de Janeiro
CEP: 20.211-020 - Rio de Janeiro -RJ
tel: (21) 3399-3881
www.policiacivil.rj.gov.br/iifp


obs: she will need to get the on-line Embassy´s request for Police Certificate (http://www.embaixada...CertVidPriv.pdf)

POLICE RECORD (FROM STATE)
SUPERINTENDÊNCIA DA POLICIA FEDERAL
Av. Rodrigues Alves, 1 - 3º andar - Centro / CEP 20081-250
Fone: 2203-4008

obs: she will need to get the on-line Embassy´s request for Police Certificate (http://www.embaixada...ybody/felix.pdf)


FEES: I DON´T REALLY REMEMBER IF WE HAD TO PAY IT (I GUESS I AM IN A POINT WHERE I CAN BARELY THINK STRAIGHT), BUT IF SO, IT WAS SOMETHING SIMBOLIC, LESS THAN 50 REAIS...

TIME: MAXIMUM OF 2 WEEKS TO GET THEM.

DOCS REQUEST: SHE NEEDS TO TAKE COPIES OF ID AND THE CONSULAR REQUEST THAT SHE CAN GET ON LINE THROUGH THE ADDRESS I AM GIVING YOU.

Ken, if u need anything else to help your wife, let me know! me and my husband had been through all, we are just waiting for the interview!

thank you again,


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-10 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPRIOR POLICE CERTIFICATE VALIDATY
I got to know here that:

****Note about POLICE CERTIFICATES and validity****
Consul replied:
"Although the certificate is only valid for 3 months, we can accept it
until one year after it was issued, for immigrant visas purpose.
Regards,

Consular Communications Office"


So, I ´d like to know where the statement above can be found officialy on the Brazilian Embassy Website or any where else, since, I am trying to explain to my ATTORNEY that it won´t be necessary to get another POLICE RECORD CERTIFICATE, since mine is expired 3 motnhs and my interview is set for january 9th.

Can u guys help me to find it...



Beijos

Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-09 17:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter my case denial i got approved today
CONGRATULATIONS@!!!!!!!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!


ARY
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-10 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS: 30 days for and none yet
Hi!!

My interview will be in january 9th! So, I guess I should call the Embassy.


I´m really nervous now.


Thank you.


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-12 07:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS: 30 days for and none yet
Hi, friends



I ´m a little nervous considering it is end of the year, holiday season... My attorney and my husband (petitioner) received the instructions letter for the interview (jan 9th), but I didn´t yet... I´m afraid of not getting it in time for the interview... I plan to double check the docs and the needs, but no ltter yet... holiday right in the midle of the way... any thoughts! is it normal that delay, since the pecket left NVC on november 26th to Brazil....


Well...


Let´s see ...


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Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-11 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Interview fee
Hello, people


Anyone knows if there is a a fee and how much is for the interview CR1, mainly in Brazil. The Embassy Info says Citibank fee must to be payied, but in my app letter there is nothing mentioned...


Thanks for the help.


Aryadne
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-12 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW INFO: informing CO about changing address
Hi, I am 22 before my interview date, and we all can imagine how excited I am to be back in US with my husband.
So, Kevin, my husband is also very excited, and after living 5 years in the same house, we decided to move to a bigger one before my arrival. So, he moved out last week.


My question is, how would I mention this to the CO during interview withoug sounding negative or to much explannation... to who should I inform that update and when would I do that, right in the middle of interview, after arriving in US....


Thanks in advance.


Aryadne
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-18 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA DELIVERY: how long
Hi, for the ones who will have the interview in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Anybody knows if the one who live in Rio de janeiro can pick up passaport with visa on the same day of interview....or do we have to wait for the delivery anyways...


Thanks,


Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-12-29 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1 WEEK BEFORE MY INTERVIEW!
People, have many butterflies in my stomach today!

Have checked out all of the docs and bonefide evidences.... so, the question that comes into my mind over and over again is WHAT COULD GO WRONGGGGGG!!!!!...


So, I am going back home to Rio de Janeiro on monday, since I am in another state for the family holidays, and the funniest thing is , wherever I go since the day of NVC approval, nov 26, I take my "interview bag" with me - note: I have been carring out original docs, pictures, medical exma, printed reseaches, passport, everything that will be necessary to the interview... Am I going crazyyyyyy....

So, I am here today not only to share these last feelings prior to interview, but to once again encourage all of you who are on the way, to get strong and hand in there cause the day is coming!

Thanks,

Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2009-01-02 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIllegal x Married x Visa Journey = VISA APPROVED TODAY!
Got there at 6:30 and there was 2 couples already waiting. As usual, a big lane for non-immigrant, and by 7:30, a lane of around 15 people for immigrant-v all of them married ones.

The consular officer told us to present only the docs that were not send to NVC - in my case Medical Exam. At 9 o´clock, I was called by another consular officer for present the missing docs, pics and original docs (Birth, Marriage, Police clearences).

* PS about this moment: He asked me if my husband address has changed in CA, and that was the right moment to tell him yes, and I gave them the new address.. he asked me to write on the DS 230 form. Then, he look at my pics and said I need to shot them again because my ears weren´t enough clear.. even after I showed him how small they were... In fact, he asked me to go out and take new ones with pen caps behind my ears... (heheheh) I also mentined to him that I had new original of Birth and MArriage certificate because the ones I have sent to NVC were plastified... so, he asked kindly to make new copies out side as well.

Remark: most parte of the immigrants that were there had to take NEW PICS as well, because they had problems with their ears...

When I came back, around 10:00, some of the people were already interviewd by the same CO, and were waiting for the Consul. I was the third one to face the consul. Don´t need to mention that I took a big bag of evidences and all of the copy of the process with me, however, what really made a difference, in my case, was a letter from my attorney regarding my preview overstaied in 2005 (for only 4 months) and the lawsuit process that I moved against the school that negligencied my B2 visa (that was I lost my B2 visa)...

Interview: My number was called, then I came into this very small room where me and the consul were separate by a glass window. The consul talked to me in portuguese all the time, and never asked if I want to speak in english... I had a feeling he didnt want to spend too much time with no one.... hE ASKED me to do fingerprint and after warsd, asked me to sworn.... All of this very quickly. Then, he imediatly start asking me:


Questions:

1- my name
2- my husband´s name
1- my birthdate
4- my husband´s birthdate
5- year of meeting first time
6- if Kevin was divorced
7 If he had kids
- when he got divorced
9- the day we met - again
(then he mention "so, he was married when you too were dating" (arggghh).... then, I answer "No, sir, He was separated, starting a divorce process...."
10- Did u live in US (that was when he saw the overstay period and got very irritated)
11- He asked me how long did I stay in CA for the last entry - I said 10 months and start telling him what was the problem and that I did a lawsuit to prove that I never intent to be illegal for 4 motnh
12- then he said very mean: "PROVE IT" - meaning about the lawsuit...
13- then I handed to him all of the lawsuit pprocess and the letter of my attorney explanning and highlighting that there was no reason for deny my visa.
14 He asked to wait out side (panic!!!!)

After 40 minutes praying to God, he called me again, gave me back my originals and said " Ma´an, all of it it seems very clear and fine to me, please, go to the other consular officer to manage the delivery of your passaport."

all in all, Consul were very assortive and polite, even mention that rude commentary. Never asked one pic to prove my relationship. However, embassy procedure seemed very organized and if the applicant is organized as well, all of that goes smooth.

Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2009-01-12 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security card an
Hi, VJ´s

I am alittle confused about SSN and renewal of driver´s license:

SSN:

I got Cr1 so, SSN will be delivered in my home in US and how long since the day I got in...
AM I able to get my SSN number throught the phone or e-mail in order to speed up my driver´s license renewal through internet...


I appreciate your help.


Thanks


Ary



Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2009-01-22 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes it can work out
Hi, I am looking forward to go on with my love story as well. We got married 1 year ago and, unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to share the same space yet... hopefully soon we will be receiveing my interview date... Only people like a VJ can truly uinderstand my feelings at this point.
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-21 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEED ADVISE
Hi, you have to take special care and study deeply the situation of your fiance. What I have seen here is that the Embassy denials fiance visa for the ones who were deported.

So, check it out... reasearch , talk to attorneys... it will all the depends on the circunstances of your fiances ´deportation.. how long did he overtsay... there are many topics about it here for you to read.


Take care.

Ary
Aryadne e KevinFemaleBrazil2008-11-27 22:07:00