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DS230 Question

Yes, the immigrating spouse has to sign part I of the DS-230.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-04-27 12:00:00

I receive the I-797C Notice of Action today

iT SAYS: THE I-130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY OUR OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING BENEFICIARIES AND IS IN PROCESS.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SEND BACK OR DO I JUST WAIT FOR THE NOA2?

THEY DIDN'T APPLY MY WIFE'S MAIDEN NAME IS THIS OK OR DO I NEED TO CALL USCIS?

Just sit back and wait for NOA2 or RFE. Is your wife legal name using her maiden name? If not just call them and they will fix it in their system. They mispelled my husbands name on a few documents.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-04-27 11:27:00

Wife Port Of Entry (POE) with Husband???

I am just thinking ahead for our honeymoon.

Once my wife gets the visa, we plan on stopping over for our honeymoon and then continuing to the US.

Can I be with her at the time of POE or do I have to show that I am already in the US waiting outside the airport?

Thanks!

I entered with my husband. We were in line at the POE together and I was allowed to go with him as he handed his paper work over to the immigration officer in the side room. So it will be no problem for you two to go together.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-05-02 13:16:00

My I-130 is out in the mail today! What now?

Hi All,

My husband mailed our I-130 today to start the process for me to immigrate to the US.

Thanks so much for all the help and resources on this website. I don't think we would have
gotten this done properly if it wasn't for this website!

I'm sooo nervous now.

What should I get ready in the meantime while we wait for the NOA2?

Not much you can do now but wait. You can start reading about the the process when you get to the NVC and embassy. That will better prepare you for what you need and what you need to do. Good luck! :thumbs:

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-05-06 11:02:00

.gov website says to bring originals to the appointment

I brought 3 or 4 large backs into the embassy and interview. it was no problem and no one questioned me. They did request an orginal of my tax return.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-08-19 14:58:00

Originals required by NVC

Not necessarily true. I requested my husbands origianl birth certificate and we were denied. So make sure you have extra orginial copies of all documents for your own records.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2011-08-19 15:00:00

QUOTE (Peter'n'Jaime @ Feb 13 2009, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Still not working!

Woohoo works now!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-13 10:30:00

Still not working!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-13 06:44:00

QUOTE (Nahathai_Ike @ Feb 12 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I still do not understand why the tracking package is necessary. Who can ensure that the packages sent to the embassy are really contained your case file?

Please elaborate a little bit. I am still confusing on the methods, advantages and validity. Thanks.

From my understanding there is no real need to track it. I just like knowing where my package is. I also want to know when it arrives in Lima so I can tell my husband to call the embassy if we do not receive the information packets.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-12 16:28:00

QUOTE (CJ Vasani @ Feb 12 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Play with the date range a little bit. Try using +-1 to 2 business days.

Do they automatically ship your documents when your case is complete?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-12 10:01:00

QUOTE (SankuNiku @ Feb 12 2009, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The NVC uses DHL to ship their packages. Once you confirm the date that the I-130 was sent, you can go on the DHL website to approximately track your case. There are forums here talking about it but I'll sum it up below.

1. Go to: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef
2. In Reference, enter the info as follows:
EXP DD MMM YYYYA
EXP is constant
DD is the date before the day the NVC said they shipped the case.
MMM is the three letters representing the month the NVC shipped the case
YYYY is the year the NVC shipped the case
A is constant
For example, if the NVC says they shipped the case on February 12 2009, this would be entered as "EXP 11 FEB 2009A"
3. Date range for shipment - From: Enter the date of the day NVC said they sent the case
4. Date range for shipment - To: Enter todays date
5. Keep the rest of the fields blank
7. Once you enter the info, press "Track"
8. After a while you will see a list of all of the packages that left the NVC today. You need to search for the specific consulate, in your case Lima?
9. When you find the shipment the corresponds to your consulate, you will see the tracking number that you can record.
10. You can then track the shipment from the NVC to your specific Consulate

It says no shipment found on that date.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-12 09:16:00

Has anyone been able to track their NVC case as it is transferred to the embassy? Is this only done once they have scheduled you an interview? There is some information on Ling Che's short cuts, but wanted to know if anyone has successfully done this.

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-12 08:44:00

Bonafide Evidence docs with I-130

As WrightFamily said, "front loading" seems to be the trend. If you can, try to send some evidence from before & since the wedding as well. Keep in mind that you are basically proving that you did not go into marriage for the purpose of immigration. I know with some religions it isn't customary to have a courtship before marriage, but proof you met and spent time together before the actual wedding day would be helpful for your petition. Best of luck..

I sent a small book went I sent in my I-130. I couldn't believe how big it was when I saw it again at the interview. When I submit paper work now I just send the basics (tax returns, bank statements, car notes etc) but nothing in excess.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2012-04-13 20:01:00

From DS-230 in that you can save

QUOTE (M_n_M @ Feb 25 2009, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (txladykat @ Feb 25 2009, 05:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I notice the DS-230 form cannot be saved when entering information. Has anyone found, or does anyone have, the form where you can type in information and save it to your computer?

No, I haven't come across such a form. I know how frustrating it can get. The only thing I can think of is type your answers to each question in a word document, that way you can save your answers and not have to type them over, and when it comes time to print the form, just copy paste all the answers into the appropriate slot. They really should have made the DS230 saveable.

My husband was able to save it. I think he used Adobe professional but I will ask him.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-02-25 06:59:00

At first I wanted to get touched, but now...

QUOTE (Shpat @ Aug 12 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They're going over the board trying to touch me all the damn time.

I smell approval coming!!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-12 19:44:00

Question on DS-230

QUOTE (jm&mcs @ Aug 12 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My husband is also from Peru and was also in the military. Here is what you have to do. Besides the 3 police certificates, you need an additional police certificate. It is called Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales y/o Penales issued by Consejo Supremo de Justicia Militar. This information is on the Lima Embassy information page accessed through the NVC information pages. Although if you are doing a K-3, then you may not have an issue with the NVC. If you are doing the CR-1, which in my opinion is a far superior visa and cost a lot less, you will have to deal with the NVC.
We had a problem because the NVC said the military records were not sent. Well, they were. It took an unnecessary RFE, many phone calls, and a letter but was resolved. I would include in your packet a letter explaining that military records are not available for Peru. And according to the Lima Embassy information you have included the above certificate for a total of 4 police certificates.
My husband would like to know where you husband lives. My husband is from Iquitos.
Good luck with the rest of your journey.
Joanne

We are working on the CR-1. You said you sent military records. What did you send just the military card? How long are the police certificates good for? I am currently stuck at VSC and am preparing for the NVC. So wondering if it is too early to get these documents.

My husband is from Lima and was born in Chiclayo. Any other tips for me in the process as pertaining to Peru?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-13 08:39:00

Question on DS-230

I am preparing for the NVC. I have a question about the DS-230. My husband was in the military but eventually left for medical reasons. He says that there are no military records just military cards. The department of state's website states that military records are unavailable for Peru.

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Military Records

Unavailable. A military carnet (Libreta Militar) is available and required to be held by all male citizens, as well as all female citizens born after 1955. At best, it is an item of identification rather than a record of service.

So should I just send a copy of his old military card and an explanation as to why there are no military records or will they know that records are unavailable for Peru?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-12 19:40:00

Police Certificate collection

QUOTE (cmnb @ Aug 12 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi guys,
my wife is trying to gather all the documents so we can be ready in advance for the DS-230...having said that, does anyone know what the validity of the police certificates is...how old of these certificates are they going to accept...so basically if i get them now and my case is adjudicated in dec-jan, will these certificates still be valid??

I know in the case of Peru that these documents are only valid for about 3 months. I think it depends on the country.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-12 19:52:00

Is it possible to file as the sole sponsor when I send the forms to NVC and then bring the I-864A form of my co-Sponsor to the interview in case they need one? Is this acceptable? I have a co-sponsor but would prefer not to have one if at all possible. Thanks

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-20 08:06:00

I took some time of this year to travel to Peru and get married. I just started two new part time jobs. I have done some calculations and it seems that at the end of the year I will be right at the 125% poverty line or just under it. My question is should I secure a cosponsor? Will this be a problem or am I over analyzing the situation.

I am stuck in Vermont so I don't think we will have our embassy interview until early next year. Will my 2008 tax returns be requested at that interview?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-19 20:22:00

Ok thanks everyone for the info!!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-18 18:41:00

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Aug 18 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Peter @ Aug 18 2008, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know that you have to submit tax records for the past three years. In 2006 I did not make over the poverty level. My question is do I need to have a sponsor or do you only need a sponsor if you currently do not make over the poverty level?

The tax records you will need to provide will be 2007.. (optional to provide more) Did you make over the limit in that year?

Yes I made over the poverty level in 2007. So do you recommend that I only send 2007?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-18 16:55:00

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-18 16:47:00

Reliability of online change of address

I also changed mine on August 30th and I just received confirmation of my change of address about a week ago. Also, I received no touches during this time. So there really is no way of knowing until they send you the letter saying it has been processed.

Edited by Peter'n'Jaime, 06 September 2008 - 06:03 PM.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-09-06 18:02:00

Age gap

QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Sep 11 2008, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My only worry is our large age gap. Wondering whether there are people out there with large age gap who survived the interview. Nevertheless our relationship is genuine and we are together because we love each other.

check out this post
http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1985932

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-09-11 20:47:00

WAC and 10 digit number

QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Sep 15 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (vwtj @ Sep 15 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok i need your help. my I-130 was received on 9/8/08 check was cashed on 9/11/08 but i havent received my NOA1 LETTER yet, but I read i could find my receipt# on the back of my cleared check. it would be the WAC/EAC/or INN with 10 numbers following. well when i went online to imput those 13 characters, it says invalid number. could it be possible that they cashed my check and havent really assigned me a receipt#. i know i should just wait for the letter, but im impatient and excited that they cashed my check. HELP. thanks a lot, Van

When I did mine, they were off by 1 digit on the check. Like mine was WAC********50 for my receipt number, but on the back of the check it said WAC********49...

Same thing for me.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-09-15 17:33:00

just confused, need help

My husband and I are pursuing the IR-1/CR-1 path because it is cheaper in the long run and will allow him to work, drive, and go to school sooner then the K-3. I was very tempted to apply for the K3 if it got my husband here even one month faster. I miss him so much, but I thought about it and realized that while it would reunite us quicker it would prolong the visa process and would delay him going to work or school when he comes here. So I decided to suck it up and apply for the IR-1/CR-1. Overall, it is the better visa. When we submitted our I-130 packet we included the following:

Cover letter stating what we were applying for
I-130 form
His and my G-325a
passport photos of us both
Copy of my birth certificate and passport (only one is necessary though)
3 affidavits from people who have seen us both together
Translated copy of our marriage certificate
affidavit from me stating we did not marry for immigration purposes
copies of some emails, phone records, chat records, plane tickets from my trip to peru
Pictures of us together
some western union receipts

Most people would say you only need to send the I-130, G-325a, passport photos, the US citizens birth certificate, and marriage certificate, but personally I prefer to send to much then to send to little

I recommend that you triple check everything and not rush to send the paper work out as well as to keep records of everything. Overall, try to remain patient this is a long and very difficult process. If you are unfortunate enough to have to send your paperwork to Vermont prepare yourself for a long wait, there are some VJers who have been waiting at Vermont for over 6 months.

Best of luck to you.

If you have enough more questions you can send me a message. I am stuck in Vermont so I am not that much farther ahead in this process, but will try to help in any way possible.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-09-21 09:20:00

Frequently Requested Links

Wow very helpful!!! Thanks!!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-19 20:26:00

Getting Married

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Oct 5 2008, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everybody! I have a silly question. I am debating now with my fiancee whether we should change her name or keep her maiden name when we get married. My only concern is the government workers that see fraud in any marriage. We want to keep her maiden name because it will save us tons of time and effort. But I want the hole process to go smoothly so I am kind of paranoid. So what do you think?
Thank you all!

From your info it says you are going after a CR1/IR1 so I assume you are already married? I am the US citizen and when I married my husband I kept my maiden name just to keep everything simple during the process. When he comes to the USA I will change my name to his. Hope this info helps. I am not sure if this is possible or how it works if your wife is not the USA citizen.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-10-05 06:05:00

police certicate

QUOTE (ines @ Oct 8 2008, 04:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can I translate hier in USA when my husband send to me police certificate,or he have to translate in our country

Yes, but it may be cheaper to have them translated over there and then have your spouse send them here.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-10-08 05:00:00

Sending I-130

cover letter?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-10-10 18:10:00

How do YOU cope?

I work three jobs and am in graduate school working on getting my masters degree. This makes the time go by really fast and gives me extra money for those plane tickets

Other then that my husband and I talk on the phone in the morning before I go to work and when I get home. We also email each other during the day. We rarely talk about the visa process which would just remind us how our hands are tied.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-10-11 18:10:00

August - Vermont Filers - CR-1/IR-1

QUOTE (OBX @ Oct 13 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Has anyone experienced the situation where the cheque has been cashed but have not received NOA1? However, we have verbal notification from the USCIS and was given a date. Does this count as the starting date?

I never received my NOA 1. After 30 days I was able to call and request they resend the document. However, they will not resend the NOA 1 until after 30 days no matter the reason. So I recommend you wait and then request they resend the document.

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Several weeks later, we called again and they said that they do not send copies but will send a note saying they sent an original copy.

They said the same thing to me. I asked them how I was supposed to file my I-129F without the NOA1 because it is required for the K-3 path. I was put on hold while the operator checked it out and she came back online and said she was sending the document. I received the NOA 1 shortly after.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-10-13 20:30:00

i130 still waiting......

QUOTE (tommymac @ Nov 16 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We sent out our i130 packet with more than enough evidence for approval of i130. It's been 90 days yesterday since NOA1 and we had a baby boy on Fri Nov 14 2008. He is soo beautiful. I just wish for this process to run better. Do you think it's time I call them and check it out and see whats going on or should I wait. Any anwsers would be great. Thank you!!

Tommymac,
congrats on the new baby. But what brnidokiegurl says is true. There are people here on VisaJourney.com who have been waiting at Vermont since April. Complaining to the 1-800 number or your congressman just gets you the normal response that your application is "within normal processing times". Sorry, for the bad news but try to remain hopeful and patient.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-11-16 09:41:00

Questions about taxes

This is a good question. I have been thinking about it as well. This is my first year being married and so I am in the same boat as Meliss3108. I know that I started a new job since getting married and had to claim single because my husband is not in the country. So I have to pay more taxes

I have also heard what payxibka said about having to claim world wide income. What I don't know is if you can file as single as ANGKANO said. Hopefully someone will know?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-11-16 09:38:00

Check Cashed Today

QUOTE (IamGodsProperty @ Dec 4 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My check was cashed today, and I'm so happy that I've had some action I dont know what to do!!! I coppied the case no# from the back of the check but it's too early. to retrieve any infor from USCIS. People, I mailed my application November 19, and the checked was just cashed, I hope this bit of news brings hope to someone

Congrats

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-12-04 14:17:00

opening bank account

I am in the process of adding my husband to my account as a non resident alien. I have to take his a copy of all pages of his passport to the US embassy in Peru get it notarized and then bring a translated copy of a utility bill to my bank.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-12-31 06:42:00

Questions about I-864

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 3 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

A loan is something that you pay back, therefore is not considered "Income". Income is something that you get and keep.

Your student loans are NOT listed on your IRS returns as income.

A cash grant that does not need to be paid back, that is used to pay for school expenses could be considered income.

I would be looking for a Joint sponsor, if current income falls below 125% poverty line.

Yes, I have anticipated that and have a co-sponsor set up. My co-sponsor is self employed and I do not live with the co-sponsor. Which form should I have the co-sponsor fill out? It also states on the USCIS website that "Proof of current employment or self employment". Are they referring to tax transcripts?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-01-03 13:09:00

Questions about I-864

I am preparing for the NVC and need some advice on filling out the I-864. I took off a couple of months this year to visit Peru and get married, therefore I will not meet the required income to sponsor my husband. I currently am working at two internships and one part time job which pay me above the poverty line. Last year I made over the poverty line but the year before I did not. For the past two years I have been a full time student. If I factor in my student loans I have made over the poverty line. My question is can income from student loans be factored into my income? If so do I need to fill out any additional papers? Thanks!!!!

Edited by Peter'n'Jaime, 03 January 2009 - 12:45 PM.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-01-03 12:44:00