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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWILL THIS BE A PROBLEM???????????
Hi, Jeluslaem should be use to cases like yours sence it is culture and religon , but make sure if they do ask to tell them you both had a choice in your answer to marry are not, that is basically why muslims ( u are muslim right ? if not sorry) have long enagments to get to know one and other before takeing the big step b/c you are allowed to not marry the person if u dont like them after geting to know the person during a long enangment, but you guys did love each other ( im hopeing lol) So Just make sure they know like i said if ask, You and your husband did have a choiceand it was not a forced marriage. Plus im sure if they do ask your husband has many reasons why he asked your father and you for your hand. " I know alot of people dont understand arranged marriges but im sure in juruslaem they should b/c its mostly the way things are there"
One more thing make sure who ever is having the appointment take alot of pichers,emails what ever to prove you guys do love each other and best of luck.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-07 22:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Photos
The more the merry lol put as many pics as u can what do u have to lose doing so ??
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-07 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy mothers day!!!!
Happy mothers day to all the mama's out there !!! Hope you all have a good day. kicking.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 process basic questions
Go to the nvc website Travel.state.gov and go to forms you should see everything there. Also the Cr1 and Nr1 are for married people, if you get CR are NR depends on how long you have been married, Two years are less then Two years thats how they pick your visa type.

They know which consular based on the beneficiary country and which consular process the type of visa you are applying for. ( Because not all conslar process certain visas)

Ok Q:6 yes every case is differnt which you can see by time lines some people go by fast and some dont sorry i have no good answer for you on that.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130, Question Number 21

LOL dont worry the whole process can make anyone crazy, we all have are times " All the forms are all the same they ask the same thing over and over !! Im still going nuts. headbonk.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc send u the ds230 and i-864 are do u get them online
smile.gif Good luck Im leaving on tuesday to see my husband and take the forms with me so he can sign them kicking.gif Only thing is ill be gone for two months Ill probley be sending them from mexico to the nvc i hope if everything goes alright.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 23:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc send u the ds230 and i-864 are do u get them online
lol offline i ment online lol *hehehe
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-08 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc send u the ds230 and i-864 are do u get them online
QUOTE (Mike and Yan @ May 8 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The NVC seldom uses snail mail.
They email'd me the "invoice". I pay.

Then they send a 'bar code cover sheet'. (email)
This means you have been "sent" everything, you can now complete and return the forms.
(You can now Log into NVC from the invoice PDF)

Is confusing because you still have nothing!!!! dry.gif

Savvy people have completed the forms months ago. (not me!) You can not send them in until you have the cover sheet.



Yea i know i cant send them, intell the nvc tells me to are sends me the bar sheet etc.... But sence im going to mexico next week to see my husband i thought it be a good idea to go ahead and let him do the forms and bring them back to the u.s.a with me just to have them ready for sending That way i dont have to worry about him mailing them to me sence mexico has the worst mail service ever lol Im just going get everything ready and wait for nvc smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-08 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc send u the ds230 and i-864 are do u get them online
ok thanx Im going go ahead and take the forms to my husband and ill send them to nvc when nvc ask me too, ( sence they state so on the web site ) Thank you all for your help, this well be alot easier for my husband if im there to help him read them in english THANK YOU ALL AGAIN smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-08 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes the nvc send u the ds230 and i-864 are do u get them online
I am just wondering does the nvc send the ds230 and i-864 are can u just get them off line? And if they do send you the forms can you still use the ones offline are does it have to be the ones they sent you?? Im wondering this b/c i am going to mexico next week and sence ill be there for two months with my husband i wanted him to go ahead and fill out and sign the ds230 ( plus sence he does not know english i can help him out ) plus save time and money on mailing from mexico to the u.s. So anyone who has already gone through this can u help me out on my qustions Thank you guys.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-08 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage
But it is not needed So if you dont wana do it Dont ! But if u feel you need more prove and this would help Go for it smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 22:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 10 2009, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aya820 @ May 10 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if the Letters of Affadavit that are signed and notarized by witnesses who had knowledge of the marriage needs to be handwritten or can it be typed that goes with the I-130? Thanks.


It doesn't matter if it's typed or hand written. No need to notarize. Frankly, no need for any affidavits.



You neaver know some people may need affidavits if they think they do not have alot of prove of the realationship. I only had pics and Airline tickets to prove my realation- ship, so i did get an affidavit of suport just in case they wanted more prove, better to do what i can then been asked for more prove and it worked smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage
QUOTE (mrathell @ Apr 27 2009, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, regarding the I-130 Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage, is there a specific format for the 'sworn affidavits', standard form or official form that we should use?:

#5 Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or

Does it need to be notorized?

Does it matter what country they are from?



No, it does not i got my friend of many years who knows about me and my husband to write a letter stateing how she knows me and my husband and that are realtionship is true and she singed,dated and put her home address and phone number on it and thats it.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES ANYONE HAVE ANY UPLIFTING WORDS?????
Hay think of it this way you are closer to being with your spouse then most of us here, just be happy everything is complete and Thank God for your good luck so far and pray for the rest of us that we get a far as u are today smile.gif And Time goes by fast enjoy the time u have left with your family and counrty, soon you will be with your spouse be4 you know it.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-07 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG! I JUST GOT MY INTERVIEW DATE!!!!!!
Im happy for you, Good luck smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-08 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!!!
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QUOTE (RoyAndBeta @ May 9 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I FINALLY GOT MY INTERVIEW AT RIO DE JANEIRO'S CONSULATE! MY VISA WAS APPROVED AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF WAITING!!! PRAISE THE LORD FOR THIS GREAT VICTORY!!!
FOR THOSE WHO ARE GETTING THE INTERVIEW AT THE SAME CONSULATE, BESIDES THE WAITING, EVERYTHING GOES SMOOTHLY...
THE MAN WHO DOES THE INTERVIEW IS REALLY NICE.
NO REASON TO BE APREHENSIVE.

GOOD LUCK FOR EVERYONE!!!!
BETA


crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresman, i think my husband put his address wrong
QUOTE (Hopeful_1 @ May 11 2009, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (crazytown4u @ May 9 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Huh, I think my husband put the address wrong of the I130 ok im like 70 percent sure he put it wrong i know its not all his fault sence they dont get alot of mail where he lives he such a dumb *&%$% now what should i do call the visa center are usics ?? To tell them about this problem


I would call the USCIS and let them know about the mistake, they should be able to tell you on what to do. There's really nothing to worry about, many of us and have made human errors on our forms and it's good thing you noticed it.

On what number on the form did your husband put the wrong address on?



Yea i did but they said my file is not with uscis anymore so they cant help me im guessin its with nvc now but they have not told me so yet. So uscis said that even if the address was not right , that it should still reach monclova mexico ( thats where my spouse is ) and be at there mailing office to go and check there im going to do so on wesday when i get there im leaveing to see my husband 2morrow smile.gif So when i get the choice of address docment to write to nvc about the issue so the problem can be fixed.
He did put his address right he is just missing some things on it for mailing outside of mexico that is all . Like two zip codes not one and things like that .
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-11 15:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresman, i think my husband put his address wrong
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ May 11 2009, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your timeline still says "Armenia" rather than Mexico.



I dont know what is up with my time line i left it blank. But it keeps showing armenia huh im going change it for the 6th time!! I hope it works this time.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-11 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresman, i think my husband put his address wrong
sorry, I fixed the problem already. And i was mad when i wrote the qustion i did not even re-read what i had wrote. I was only 70 percent sure b/c I had to call my husband frist to be sure smile.gif Now im 100 percent sure he did not put his address right. But we can pick up the mail at a dhl office in his state so the problem is fixed smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresman, i think my husband put his address wrong
Huh, I think my husband put the address wrong of the I130 ok im like 70 percent sure he put it wrong i know its not all his fault sence they dont get alot of mail where he lives he such a dumb *&%$% now what should i do call the visa center are usics ?? To tell them about this problem
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 00:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Form: 125% minimum poverty for ALL three years?
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ May 11 2009, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok im a new grad and basically did not work 2 years ago and i just started working in august last year 2008 and did not reach the 125% above poverty line for my w2 of 2008 but my annual income does exceed the 125% poverty line and i have requested my employee profile and documents from work to show how much i am getting per year. i also collected my pay stubs. will this be okay?



That makes two of us lol i only have last year income over 125 % to show im hoping that it will be ok, Good luck to the both of us i guess lol.

crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-11 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130, Question Number 22
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 10 2009, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ May 9 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scratch what I said and listen to Chris_and_Ani

Good luck.


Unfortunately Chris and Ani is wrong. You mark the NOS section N/A and indicate London, UK in the other section. In defense of the confused, it's a poorly designed section of the form.



They wana confuse you, thats there Job to get the truth out of u and to have a reason to say NO. They make us go so crazy that we find are selfs not even knowing are name anymore. Next week on vj ill be asking what my name is to everyone. headbonk.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-10 03:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 Visa Approved
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QUOTE (Mommy @ May 11 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My experience for the Visa Interview.

I got to the US embassy at 6.30am and the lady in front of the embassy asked me to come back at 7.15 since my appointment letter was still stating of an interview on May 4 because the embassy changed the date to be on May 12 and they needed to check with the people inside first. I got in at 7.30 and submitted all my documents at the Window 5. They called my name at 9.50 am.

Here are the questions that the interviewer asked me.

1. Who is in the US?

2. I assumed that you got the K-1 before in year 2005 then what happened?

3. When did you come back to Thailand?

4. Was your husband come back with you at the time?

5. When did he go back to the US after living in the Thailand?

6. Where is he now and what does he do?

7. When was your child birthday?

Then he said, it looked like there is no problem for this case so your visa is approved, please come back and pick it up on May 14. He gave me the small paper and the lady gave me back all the documents.

Thank you everyone for all your support. smile.gif


crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-11 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 Visa Approved
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QUOTE (Mommy @ May 11 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My experience for the Visa Interview.

I got to the US embassy at 6.30am and the lady in front of the embassy asked me to come back at 7.15 since my appointment letter was still stating of an interview on May 4 because the embassy changed the date to be on May 12 and they needed to check with the people inside first. I got in at 7.30 and submitted all my documents at the Window 5. They called my name at 9.50 am.

Here are the questions that the interviewer asked me.

1. Who is in the US?

2. I assumed that you got the K-1 before in year 2005 then what happened?

3. When did you come back to Thailand?

4. Was your husband come back with you at the time?

5. When did he go back to the US after living in the Thailand?

6. Where is he now and what does he do?

7. When was your child birthday?

Then he said, it looked like there is no problem for this case so your visa is approved, please come back and pick it up on May 14. He gave me the small paper and the lady gave me back all the documents.

Thank you everyone for all your support. smile.gif


crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-05-11 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI don't know about you guys
yup i hear yea
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-19 01:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to send 4 passport pics of spouse with ds230
Do i have to send out 4 passport photos of my spouse with the ds-230 ?? I have not goting anthing from nvc but ive paid all the fees. Im just printing out the doc. cover sheets and sending them out like most people are doing but im just wondering about the passport photos b/c i seen a few people on the site included them with their ds230 packet so if anyone can help me out on that just repley.. Thanx all
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-19 01:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo we get are stuff back after sending it
I sent out wedding pics with my i130 form so im wondering do they every send peoples stuff back ??
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-20 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help! URGENT!


This is why i did not get a lawyer, U should have done this yourself all it takes is a comp, printer, able to read and understand , money for the forms & stamps
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-21 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$12,410
[quote name='moonhunt' date='Jul 23 2009, 07:55 PM' post='3146153']
If it is IR-1, it should be much better.
But if it is CR-1/CR-2, you have to add additional cost for I-751 lifting the condition after 2 years, which will add additional cost and efforts to deal with USCIS again.

Also if your wife needs to go through N400, add another cost/effort.
Otherwise they needs to renew it every 10 years, which will be additional cost, too.

I wish USCIS have life-time membership, which can work for him/her and immediate family to save the cost by paying one-time cost for any future USCIS petition, and no more fee forever.

I know right i was thinking about that the other day I was like im not even almost done even when my hubby gets here we have alot ahead of us.
The i-751 is like 1,000 dollers and some change. But u know what after the I-751 u can do an I-90 thats what my aunt is doing and she has had her green card sence 1996. Im like why are u not a citzen yet take the test and the oth all ready so u stop spending so much money cuz the usics will suck u dry.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-24 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$12,410
QUOTE (eklondon @ Jul 22 2009, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When I started the process I never knew how much and wish I did, was expecting the USCIS and NVC costs, and a little more for moving
I just think this list would be nice to have in advance, not to scare anyone, but to know.



you are not the only one who did not know we where going to be spending alot of money. I know u spent more havin 3 kids and all but i was also surpised lol I just thought it was the i130 and that was it but i did my reserch in time lol the gov. loves are money smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-24 01:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresREAD CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW QUESTION!!!!!!
LOL they sure ask some crazy stuff thanx for the post Im still laughing about the sex thing i hope they ask my hubby he is like really shy is going be blusing like crazy but he does tell the truth i just hope he does not say anything stuiped and be like yea wana see some emails on how bad she wants me are somthing Im so glad its him and not me at the interview lol
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-24 02:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I need to send in with my DS-230 Package??
QUOTE (SSB @ Jul 23 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am worried about sending Original copies to NVC because when my husband has his interview it says he must have original documents with him... can he bring notarized photo copies to the interview?? NVC site states that the original documents are returned at the time of the intreview. What do you think is best??



Well I got original copies for my self and my hubby so get 2 oringinal copies of the police, brith, marriage cer, etc.... Just in case things do get lost.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-24 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I need to send in with my DS-230 Package??
Yea i also read somewhere to send 2 passport pics, even though the ds230 did not ask for them so who knows but ill be sending mine anyways just incase it neaver hurts to send more but it sure does to send less smile.gif
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-20 23:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThink there is a chance?
QUOTE (qap3 @ Jul 23 2009, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife is currently pregnant and due at the end of November. We received NOA1 from the CSC for both her and our 18 month old son on March 30, 2009 but have not heard anything since then. Do you think there is any possibility left that they will be approved before she gives birth?



U might get lucky but u have another issue after 7months preg. women are no longer aloud on airplanes so if u can drive if not u may have to wait tell after the brith.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-24 01:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS...Notice left?
QUOTE (Mrs. Palmer @ Jul 25 2009, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys...I shipped my AOS package to NH on 7/23. It was delivered to the address on 7/25 (today!) at 9:35 am. When I checked the tracking online it said that a "notice was left". Does this happen alot? I'm confused about what I should do. I wonder who is picking it up? Anyone experience this? unsure.gif



Me i sent my out the 20th and still has not reached the nvc so im a lil mad my self so on monday if i get no info im calling the company i paid extra money to get it there faster but it is not all my tracking says is its on the way to NH office sad.gif

Edited by crazytown4u, 25 July 2009 - 11:50 PM.

crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-25 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 what documents do you need to show that you are a u.s. citizen
QUOTE (astro @ Jul 27 2009, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the instruction I-130 p.2 What documents do you need to show that you are a u.s. citizen

Is a birth certificate and a photocopy of passport enough? My wife is born in USA and lived there since.

Thanks.




I just sent a colored copy of my passport and bithcer. So yea thats all u should need they took mine with no prob.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-27 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Envelope
QUOTE (JT114881 @ Jul 31 2009, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone tell me what the NOA1 envelope looks like when it comes in the mail? I am abroad right now and my father is getting my mail at home, however he says he still hasn't received anything that looks like its from the government. Chi lockbox received it on the 22 July.

What color is the envelope? Does it have any markings on it?


Its a small normal size envelope the kinds u send for just one letter.
Its white with their address on it thats all You will know its from them when u get it lol and it takes a few weeks to get to you well it did for me anyways.

Edited by crazytown4u, 31 July 2009 - 01:11 AM.

crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-31 01:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Question 23 and 25
LOL good point. I just listed every school from elm. to the very last school.
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-31 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo they tell u if your Aos is aproved are not?
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 31 2009, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to call and speak to an operator to find out when they've finished reviewing it.

Also, keep in mind that just because NVC accepts the affidavit of support it doesn't mean the embassy will. NVC is just confirming that you have all the documents and they'll let you know if you need to provide anything basic, but it's up to the interviewing officer to decide whether you've provided enough proof or if a cosponsor is acceptable, etc.



Oh ok, it's b/c I have heard people say that NVC as contacted them if their aos was not good enough etc....
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-31 23:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo they tell u if your Aos is aproved are not?
QUOTE (crazytown4u @ Jul 31 2009, 02:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent in the AOS and all i got back was that they are not waiting for my Ds-230 does that mean they accecpt my Aos or how do u know if they accecpt or not?



AOS MEANING MY I-864
crazytown4uFemaleMexico2009-07-31 01:39:00