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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBackground check on I-130:

Hi all,

 

I am in the middle of i-130 process, and this is the respond i got today from my senator:

 

According to USCIS records, your constituent's I-130 case received an initial review by an officer at the Nebraska Service Center (NSC).  However, a background check process was subsequently initiated in his I-130 case; and it is not yet complete.  USCIS electronic records indicate that this case is currently pending background check clearance.

 

Please note that a small percentage of immigration applications and petitions have unresolved background check issues that can delay adjudication.  Although USCIS makes every effort to resolve such cases promptly, USCIS is unable to determine when the background check process will be completed in your constituent's I-130 case.  If a background check reveals an issue that may impact eligibility for a requested immigration benefit, further inquiry is needed.  The inquiry may include an interview and/or contact with another agency or USCIS office for updates or more comprehensive information.  Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible.  If your constituent does not receive a decision or other notice of action within 60 days, please contact us for an update.

 

Something I don't understand, what triggers the background check? I understand my spouse has stayed in the U.S for 7 years as a high school/college student and she does have an alien # and SSN. Is that the reason? Also, how long does background check takes anyway?

 

Thank you,

 

Yuling Zhu


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-04-12 00:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFBI background check:

Thank you for the quick response, glad to hear this...... My lawyer told me to do one myself, and have the paperwork ready for them during the interview, she said they do it for K1 in Guangzhou, but may not be for CR-1 or IR-1s.

 

The Consulate can run a background check through the FBI themselves, they don't need anything from the applicant in that regard.

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-04 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFBI background check:

Any possibility that you can elaborate on this issue? I just wonder if I need to get an FBI clearance paper for her when we go for our interview.

 

Thank you

 

 

No

 


Edited by YulingZhu, 04 June 2014 - 11:44 AM.

YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-04 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFBI background check:

Hi all,

 

My wife was a college student in the U.S. before she moved back to China. Do I need to get FBI background clearance for her before our interview at the consulate? I talked with my lawyer this afternoon, she is not 100% sure.

 

Thank you


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-03 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion after received nvc case #:

May 9th

 

 

When NVC received your case from uscis? Mine was May 22.

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-10 18:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion after received nvc case #:
Good afternoon/evening all,
 
I called NVC and was able to get my case number, the operator told me to wait another 10 to 20 business days so NVC can sent me an email regarding the next step.
 
My question is, I thought we are suppose to email to NVC ourselves to get electronic processing, and from what I read on this site, NVC suppose to sent us a snail mail regarding it. Is my assumption correct?
 
Thank you

YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-10 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo DS-261 has to be submitted before AOS fee can be paid
Do DS-261 has to be submitted before AOS fee can be paid? I just got the email from NVC notify me AOS invoice has been generated, I tried to pay the fee, but there was an error message.
 
The error message says "This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately."
 
 My spouse haven't submit the DS-261 form yet, is this the reason, or is it something much more serious.
 
Thank you

YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-16 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we start sending AOS package without the fee being processed

The GUZ # is issued and status at this point showed paid, I just emailed the package. Thank you very much for your help, all of you :-)

 

 

IF you are doing EP for Guangzhou IV via NVC -

please wait till you have a GZO # issued.

 


Edited by YulingZhu, 18 June 2014 - 09:48 PM.

YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-18 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we start sending AOS package without the fee being processed

From their website (http://travel.state....to-the-nvc.html) or from our wiki they didn't mention anything about barcode......... But I think you are right, best to wait until the status is paid before I sent out.

 

 

I believe that a barcode sheet is require and it is Available after the AOS fees is shown as PAID. Sending your package without barcode may cause delay, so my suggestion is to wait until it is shown as PAID and then send your AOS package. Good luck!

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-18 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we start sending AOS package without the fee being processed

Good evening all,

 

Just wondering if I can submit my AOS package via email while the AOS fee is still being processed? Will it screw up the process, or should I just be safe and wait until the processing is over.

 

Thank you

 

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-17 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does NVC takes to approve AOS package:

No, the option of paying IV fee is not even active for me yet. I am waiting for them to pass the AOS package so they can flip the switch..... I am preparing my IV package in the mean time..........

 

20-30 business days.

 

Did you send the IV package already?

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-21 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does NVC takes to approve AOS package:

Good morning all,

 

I sent out the AOS package couple days ago via email, and I am just wondering what is the standard time for it to be approved (assuming I did everything correctly).

 

Thank you


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-06-21 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMistake on IV application:

Thank you all,

 

The best case is to make the update, and since the consulate in China is always jam packed, I seriously doubt the interviewer would give her that opportunity................

 

 

 

But usually, the DS-260 is locked after it was submitted. You'd have to call NVC and ask them to unlock it for you to edit it again. OP be warned that this would also change the receipt date to whenever you re-submit it. But yes, best case: you could just correct the mistakes at the interview if they let you OR your wife just filled out the DS-260 and saved it on the CEAC site without submitting it. Then you can still review and edit everything.

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-09-06 19:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMistake on IV application:

Good morning all,

 

My wife submitted the IV application electronicly without having me reviewing it first, and now I discovered there were several mistakes and one of them could be a critical one. Is there anyway to retract a submitted IV application?

 

Thank you,

 

YLZ


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-09-06 02:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on IV application:

Hi all,

 

On the IV application, one of the question was information regarding last U.S visa.

 

My spouse was denied entry and given the opportunity to withdrawn the application/visa last time she tried to visit. Should we use that visa information? Or should we use the visa information when she actually entered the country.

 

Thank you,

 

YLZ 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-09-06 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDays to issue CR-1 visa in Guangzhou China
Hi where is the subforum? Can you please display the link? Thank you for your help.

*** Country-specific thread moved from the CR-1 Process forum to the China regional subforum. ***

 


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-10-11 01:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDays to issue CR-1 visa in Guangzhou China

Good evening all,

 

We finally received our interview date today. If we get approved, how long does it take for the consulate to mail her passport back to us? I hope I could bring her back to the country when I come back. Can anyone with previous experience help me out?

 

Thank you


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-10-11 00:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments to bring during the interview:

Thank you all!!!


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-10-13 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments to bring during the interview:

Good evening/morning all,

 

I am preparing for our cr1 interview next month, this is what we are planning to bring:

 

NVC notification letter

Applicant's passport

2 passport photos

Original copy of AOS along with supporting documents (pay stubs, tax information, employment letter etc...) 

Original police certificates

Original Marriage certificates

Medical records (we will schedule soon)

Copies of affidavit letters from friends and family (original was sent to uscis)

Email communications with senator

Photos (Not sure how many, I was thinking about 15 - 20)

Communication records (emails, IMs, and skype records)

Recipts from fees paid (IV and AOS bills)

 

Are those enough? or just a good start?

 

Also, we use a mobile app called wechat for communication as well, but I can't download the message log, do anyone happens to know how to do that?

 

Thank you for your input.


YulingZhuNot Telling02014-10-12 00:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 transfered petition to Texas Service Center
Does anyone else here think that it is not just the processing time to endure, overcoming personal bias is an issue?
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-21 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 transfered petition to Texas Service Center
Email notice on 12/5/13 that case was transferred to TSC. I have not heard back from them. If this makes me feel better: screw USCIS. They are getting a kick out of this. They are taking their time kissing my behind and not the other way around. Merry Christmas.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-21 00:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIV fees still not invoiced more than 3 weeks
I was given my case and invoice id number two days when I called NVC. I hope it is not a bad thing.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-03-01 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIV fees still not invoiced more than 3 weeks
Does the form DS-261 require a signature? If yes, who signs it?

Edited by EzyEby, 01 March 2014 - 05:23 AM.

EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-03-01 05:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers
Congratulations to those who have been approved. It hurts to see those who applied before me getting approved before me. Screw this system. USCIS personnel am sure are getting a kick out of this. Merry Christmas.

Edited by EzyEby, 20 December 2013 - 02:53 PM.

EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-20 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

5/9/13            Mailed the Form I-130 package 

5/14/13          Received email notification that my Form I-130 packaged was accepted 

                      Received hard copy of Form I-797C a few days later after the email notification 

 

I am still waiting on NOA2.......................................

I have called USCIS customer service a few times.  The response was different each time I call.   I have spoken to tier2 a few times.  Each of the tier2's response about the Form I-130 processing time frame was different.  One of them even told me that they are waiting to make a decision on my case and should expect a response five months from the date I filed the petition.    I have been to an info pass appointment.  With a funny smile, told me to come back if I did not hear anything from USCIS within three to six months.   I went to my Senator's office to see if any help can be rendered and off the bat was told that it is taking USCIS twelve months to process Form I-130.   I still completed the release form just in case if she decides to help when she does not have much much to do.  I was told that an inquiry will be sent to USCIS to see if my case is at the right place.   I am thinking of going to another Senator's office for help.  

 

The Form I-797C said my Form I-130 package is at Overland Park, KS.   Per info pass appointment and one of tier2 I spoke to, my case is at Lee Summit, Missouri.  Where exactly is my Form I-130 package?   I prepared the Form I-130 package myself. 

 

I have been on this forum and read about the slow down of Form I-130 process.   Why is it taking USCIS so long to to process Form I-130?   I don't know what it is and not here to tell USCIS how to do there job.   USCIS was doing so well prior to this slow down and all off a sudden went backwards.      A family member petitioned for another family member and it took USCIS less than five months to approve it even with RFE.

 

I included Form 864, letter of employment, W-2 statements and tax returns with my Form 1-130 package?   Do you think it will slow my case down?  I spoke to my wife briefly before meeting her for the first time in December of 2012.   A family friend introduced us.  I knew she was the one and asked her to marry me. She said yes after two days.  I went back home in March of 2013 for the traditional wedding.   I speak to my wife everyday and can't wait for her to be with me.    

 

I wish all Form I-130 filers good luck and speedy approvals.   

 

 


EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-10-28 19:47:00
Philippinesinterview next month
Good luck in your interview

Edited by EzyEby, 14 February 2014 - 04:05 PM.

EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-02-14 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot a another update on my case?!?
Congratulations. My PD is 5/9/13. I was transferred to Texas Service Center on 12/5/13. I received the hard copy of transfer notice last week. Per info pass appointment on 12/17/13, TSC just received my petition. This is ten days after receiving email notice that it has been approved. Just holding hope I will hear something soon about my petition.
TSC received my petition the day of the info pass appointment.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-20 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot a another update on my case?!?
I meant what is your priority date? The person who posted about being approved.
Also if your case was transferred, where was it transferred to and when did they transfer it?
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-20 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot a another update on my case?!?
What is priority date?
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-20 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespost decision activty
That was more than one year to get NOA2. Congratulations. I hope you have a smooth sailing through NVC.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-27 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespost decision activty
What is your priority date Mrs. Adnan? Was your petition transferred? If yes, where?
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2013-12-27 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 denied due to stupid USCIS office mistake
Sorry about your situation. Wishing you all the luck.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-02-13 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning ahead

 
Do you even have your case# yet? From case number to case complete if you pay on time, send package in on time and have no checklist (RFE) you will be done in about a month. Than you will wait in queue for interview which could be 2 to 4 months for Lagos.
 
Buying a ticket is not advised especially out of Lagos. Lately people have been put in AP and being investigated and resources checked. There are no guarantee's.
 
Honestly you buy the ticket when you have Visa in hand. I have even seen through Lagos what should be a week later to collect Visa took months. WAIT!!



I already have the case and invoice id number. I have gathered the records needed for NVC including police clearance which I received via mail from my wife yesterday. Thanks for the advice guys. I am still contemplating on buying the ticket when I am through with NVC and found out the interview date. I am not worried about the AP and delayed visa issuance because me and my wife have nothing to hide. If it happens then that's how the process is meant for us. The only thing that worries me is that me and wife did not know each other that long before we got married. It was love when I met her and I moved on to marry her. I just hope the NVC or CO don't raise an issue about it.
 

Edited by Ryan H, 01 March 2014 - 01:55 PM.

EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-03-01 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning ahead
My approved I-130 petition is at NVC. No case or IV number assigned to us yet. I am optimistic that our process will go smooth and so planning ahead here. I want to buy her ticket ahead of time because it will cost us less. I am just wondering if it is a good idea. I read somewhere here where some people advised not doing it. This process have been costly (including traveling back and forth to see my wife). I am looking for a way to save in the remainder of this process and also considering that I want to go with my wife when her interview date comes out. A friend of mine was able to recoup the foreign part of the airfare. The airline did not refund him airfare within the states. Your response will be appreciated.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-02-26 18:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOLICE REPORT

 
Nigerian police report is only good for 3 months. If it expires before interview you will have to have a new one for interview most everyone does.



Is the police clearance is not needed at NVC? Or do you have to take it to the interview?


EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-03-17 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPosting this again i need an answer pls
You need to go to a police department in the state where you reside to get it. It takes three weeks to get it. That is what my wife did. It will also cost you.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-05-04 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy world is crumbling
I am sorry. Goodluck and stay strong. It is a challenge that you and your fiancé will overcome.
EzyEbyNot TellingNigeria2014-03-19 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship

Don't need that kind of proof. Only that you two met in person within the last two years.

Then at the interview proof of your personal relationship; the other family doesn't enter into it but evidence of their involvement can be used to support your relationship evidence.

You're sweating over nothing.



Oh I know we don't need it but I know it would definitely strengthen our case that 7 of my family members made the trek down there to meet him.
Christina y GeoFemaleGuatemala2013-02-07 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship
So my fiance and I have been together for 2.5 years, two of which I spent in Guatemala with him. My family and I traveled to Guatemala in November so they could finally meet him. My question is, I have photos and tickets for my family but with the exception of my mother whose name is in our petition somewhere, how do I prove the rest of the tickets are for my other relatives? My aunt, uncle, great uncle and stepdad all went. I just want to be super thorough. How have other people gone about proving their fiance has met their family?

Thanks for the help!
Christina y GeoFemaleGuatemala2013-02-07 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! Help please

Have tried calling the airline(s) to give you a print-out of your boarding schedules? At least they should give you something that shows you boarding at certain airport & time and your arrival & time? The pictures alone is not enough - you used boarding passes. If you don't these then make clear copies of your arrival and departure stamps in your passport.

A notarized affidavit from your landlord that BOTH of you live at that address or location should help. Also, do have any receipts of you two transferring money to each other? Any gift receipts? Do you receipts of any valuables, example an appliance or furnitures that bear the name of both of you? The more pieces of evidence you provide will go a long way to support your case.

Good luck!

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I found a few time stamped photos from 2011 and I have 8 separate stamps of admission but the RFE says all foreign language documents must be submitted with complete word-for-word English translations and then must certify it. Do we have to translate the stamps then? Keep in mind that two of my stamps are not your normal, cross the border stamps. One is a courtesy visa from Peace Corps in Spanish and another is an extension of my tourist visa.

I could potentially do the letter from the landlord but that is just going to delay us more but I also don't want to rush it if that document could really help us. Other people on here, the majority I believe, haven't lived together so part of me just wants to send in my passport stamps (translated if necessary), a certified letter from Peace Corps saying I lived in Guatemala, the one itinerary I can get my hands on and 5 time stamped photos.
Christina y GeoFemaleGuatemala2013-02-08 20:24:00