ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is the K3 stopped at the CSC?
not to be mean but close mouths dont get fed. im sure they are just thinking well if they arent trying to expedite then maybe they dont mind waiting i would expedite i also put that i was making minimum wage they never checked i was actually shoecked it was approved i didnt have any dr notes only papers that i received for my prescription. i had a letter with no letter head from my employer. i just stated and signed saying i am a law abiding citizen that pays my taxes every year and that votes in every election i received this notice

On January 23, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations

i guess in their minds if u really want to be with someone then u would fight..now i hope that works with the nvc. u do have to file a new expedite request once it reaches the nvc but hey i knocked off 5 months...

not to be mean but close mouths dont get fed. im sure they are just thinking well if they arent trying to expedite then maybe they dont mind waiting i would expedite i also put that i was making minimum wage they never checked i was actually shoecked it was approved i didnt have any dr notes only papers that i received for my prescription. i had a letter with no letter head from my employer. i just stated and signed saying i am a law abiding citizen that pays my taxes every year and that votes in every election i received this notice

On January 23, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations

i guess in their minds if u really want to be with someone then u would fight..now i hope that works with the nvc. u do have to file a new expedite request once it reaches the nvc but hey i knocked off 5 months...
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-01-26 10:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is the K3 stopped at the CSC?

Hi k3 filers. I also get frustrated. I am so sick of waiting for our approval. I also wonder why k1 is faster than k3. Servie Center don't consider what we feel for our husband/wife who is waiting for us to be with them. Sometimes, I wanna give up for waiting but I shouldn't have to. My husband is getting old waiting for me.

We filed the petition last June and how come July-Dec got their NOA's 2 after a couple of weeks? Oh man, looking at the timeline of others is killing me.

if i was anyone with a pending I 130 at the csc i strongly suggest u send in an expedite. i sent my I130 in january 6,2012 and received my approval on january 23 2012 very simple and easy.....i was desperate to have my husband here i just cut 6 months of waiting into 2 weeks.

my case is now being transferred to the nvc
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-01-26 10:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR1 Visa processing time in Ghana?
I applied for my husband I believe Dec or Jan by April my case was in Ghana may he had his interview and he was scheduled to pick his visa up in June my case was expedited up until it got to Ghana but one month for visa pick ups.
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-10-22 01:55:00
CanadaHow early can I book the medical?
when my husband went in ghana to try and book early they told him he couldnt book anything until he got the letter explaining the medicals and he waited and once he had that letter they booked his appt the next day
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-05-15 09:41:00
PhilippinesCAn we interview without the medical?
She can still go to the medical while on her period she has to vaccinations xrays blood work im sorry to say but me personaly ive waited long enough and I dont want anything to be rescheduled I would still go and just let them know once there.
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-04-06 08:02:00
PhilippinesA big Thank YOU...
congrats
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-07-08 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsghana consulate is incompetent

We keep talking about it, now is the time. We need to start a letter writing campaign against this Embassy.

vb

I saw that someone did something like this before im all in
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsghana consulate is incompetent

so i went to pick up visa today and thanks to other reviews i was prepared for anything but preparation doesnt matter..i was very angry. There were about 200 people all waiting to get visas..so after waiting for about 6 hours to pick up my visa i was given yet another blue slip to come pick up my visa..the journey continues. i cant wait till i dont have to deal with this people anymore because theyre incompetent and disorganized and the worst part about it is their care free attitude about everything. your time means nothing to them!

U r almost done with ur process my case just got to ghana they keep telling me they r waiting for the hard copy I havent gotten packet 3 or 4 do u mind helping me through this process. My husband is in the ghana army and its finally now time for him to resign so we r lost ad to what hapens next. I called the embassy there and a girl keeps saying to email abd they dont have any information she is working the switchboard. I tried my best to remain calm and told her shes working there to switch me to someone to help im losing my mind and we havent even started yet In gh can u please give me some pointers to make this process go a little faster.
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswe got approved!
congrats and thanks for the words of encouragement
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-01 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my interview but too far
i knew a friend that was called early their interview was in january of last year but was called to come early they sent in the checklist I cant think of another reason as to y they were called earlier besides that list........there was also someone on here that received a call saying to come early also
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-15 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my interview but too far
if u send ur xhecklist in early saying u have everything they will call u asking to move ur interview up if u have everything then send in that of form and u may be called early...
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-14 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview today guys!
congrats
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-26 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 visa approved in Accra
Congrats, my husband is going for his interview wednesday our cosponsor backed out at the last minute so we will see last year I made more than enough so im just praying. I had a friend that said he slid thru without them lookin at his stuff
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-04-30 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportschild
i have a friend thats going through the same thing it kind of makes me upset that people lie like that but anyways he went to a lawyer and they told him it was better that he waits until hes a citizen then file for his daughter so hes now a u.s citizen and is starting to file now not sure on the outcome yet
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-05-28 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspicked up visa today and i am leaving tomorrow!!!
my husband got a one way ticket from gh on air maroc 940.00
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-07-06 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspicked up visa today and i am leaving tomorrow!!!
aaw. My husband was there in the military uniform he got his today to congrats
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-06-08 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are cleared for take-off!!
congrats
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-07-06 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in hand!!!
congrats to u
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-07-03 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$404 paid. Now what?
im just getting to the nvc what should be the first thing i expect to happen please i need help
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-01-26 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite the spousal visa
Even if u dont think ur case is,serious enough for an expedite I still say try it and send a bunch of papers akong with it I didnt have a drs note I only used the papers that described the side effects of the medication I must admit I was shocked as hell to see it approved now im just patiently waiting for the embassy in ghana that acceptied my expedite request to my understanding my husband will pay for everything at the time of the interview and I wik be there with him I love my husband and I will do anything to get him here and as far as I know the aos I can just submit my 2011 tax transcripts where I made more then the overty line I have a back up joint sponsor just in case
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 10:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite the spousal visa
I actually had my case expedited through uscis at the csc I also had my case expedited through nvc and this is what I did january 6th I mailed my petition off overnight january 15th I received my receipt that same day I mailed off my expedite request due to mental and financial hardship. I actually quit my good paying job and blamed my reason on quitting on my mental hardship I went to a psychologist and told them I cant work I also said I had a anxiety attack they prescribed me with xanax and trazadone I then filed my prescription at walmart I faxed in tcopies of the prescription a pay stub showing a decrease in my pay showing I quit my expedite was approved based on that january 26th checked my status online and it showed approved i130. Nvc got my case february 8th I also sent thenm actually a email saying my case was expedited through uscis and im requesting an expedite called nvc february feb 16th and they told me they are no longer dealing with my case and I should contact the u.s embassy in ghana. During that time I did go to my senator but by time they responded my case for an expedite was already approved I didnt makre any payments to nvc didnt send in any paperwork or anything im now staying in contact with the dept of state a lady name sara told me I can call everday if I want to check on the status because they can see every action the u.s. Embassy in ghana takes the embasy in ghana is just waiting for the hard coy they have already recieved the electronic coy. So I literally went through uscis and nvc in a month

Hi to everyone here!
i am married to a US citizen somewhere in Asia last year... and my husband filed for a Spousal Visa... i have been reading some of the topic that might probably make our papers process quick.. and some of them mentioned that the congressman MIGHT BE able to help us to expedite our papers... is that possible?
Please let me know if some people here able to make it...
thank you and i appreciate your suggestions and help.


ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 09:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help

If you dont mind me asking. Did you send your expedite request with the packet? What was your argument and supporting papers?

Congrats sorry I havent been on for a while but looks like u and I are on the same track I was alsi approved thru nvc
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help

i studied LingChi nvc shortcuts and I got thru NVC in 13 days.

so search it at the top right and study it. most of it still pertains.

it has been taking a month to get the nvc case numbers so you have a little time. Start calling nvc every night to get your

NVC case number
Invoice number
and give them both email addresses he day you get the numbers.

You can also request an expedite at nvc as soon as you get the case number. then you will have to pay fees at the embassy and turn in the documents to the embassy. otherwise download the I-864 and DS-230 and be ready to EMAIL NVC a short letter called agent of choice that shows the american as the agent. or send form 3032 (i think) it is agent of choice form but a regular email works.

Always remember to put your nvc number in the title ara of the email
always state petitioner name and date of birth
always state beneficiary name and date of birth

study the guides and send all the needed info
864 needs last years taxes but you might just want to send last 3 years tax transcripts, sometimes an employment letter, last 6 paychecks...I do not remember all but lingchi will tell you

230 needs all his info from ghana. police cert, birth cert, military cert, marriage cert and all translated into english.
study study study

also need a checking account in usa to pay 88 dollar aos (864) fee and 404 dollars for IV 230 fee-some people use money orders i think

Thank u it was approved through nvc I was kind of shocked because I only sent a email to the NVC saying my case was expedited through uscis so y isnt it being expedited through them next thing I know it was approved and sent to ghana so one month through the uscis and ncc
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help
approved through nvc case has been in ghana for a week and a half I didnt pay any fees now im happy as hell but also lost as to what to do lol I havent filled any forms or anything they just said nvc is done with the case ur expedite was approved
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-02-24 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help
im completely lost now my i sent in my i130 petition january 6 2012 i received my approval of my petition january 23rd 2012 i had my case expedited due to mental hardship(never thought it would work but it did shaved 5 months off of waiting) and is now being transferred to the nvc im stuck there i have no clue what to do next. please help i want all my paperwork in order so it will be a fast and smooth ride...i dont want to receive any rfes please help
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-01-26 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos
so how much money is enough for the I 130 spousal visa in the bank
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-08 19:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos
my tax papers show son and daughter but the transcript says stepchildren. What of thr children dont live with me.
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-08 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos
Support of my husband according the povert line a household of three would need 27,000 I made over that but a household of 4 is 37,000+ r u they gonna include my husband to be 4 or is it 3
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-08 11:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos
I applied for a spousal visa and they r asking for a bank statement on my 2011 tax transcripts it shows I have two dependents but somehow it list my children as my stepchildren can I use that to my advantage and say I dont have children. I made 30,000 in 2011 & the transcript shows that is there a,way of them knowing how many children I really have....it seems like they only know what we tell them....
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-08 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAos
How much is enough money that they r looking for on the bank statement
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-08 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhy are there I 130 applications getting approved so quickly?
I was approved in 22 days at csc and my husband is in ghana but my case was expedited for mrntal and financial hardship I was suprise that my expedite request was approved through uscis and nvc
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-11 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI need to bring her here!!!
i will say try an expedite write a letter on how u urself is suffering thinking about ur baby I did an expedote fpr mental hardship and I just kept referring to how I mentally wasnt strong enough to be separated I also went thru the csc it was approved in jan and my husband has a interview,may 2nd in GHANA so I say give a expedite a try
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-15 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo co sponsors
Ok thank u all
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-18 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo co sponsors

You read wrong. You can't have two joint sponsors for one applicant.

Any sponsor, whether it's the primary sponsor or a joint sponsor, can have qualified household members submit an I-864A to combine income with them and help them qualify. A qualified household member must either live in the same household and be related to the sponsor as spouse, adult child, parent, or sibling, or they must be a dependent claimed on the sponsor's income tax return.

A maximum of two joint sponsors are allowed only if there is more than one immigrant being sponsored, in which case the joint sponsors can split the immigrants between them. For example, if the immigrants are a spouse and child then one joint sponsor can sponsor the spouse and the other joint sponsor can sponsor the child. When there is only one immigrant then there can be only one joint sponsor. However, as I described above, a joint sponsor can have qualified household members combine income with them.

When can there be a Joint Sponsor?

A joint sponsor may submit an Affidavit of Support to sponsor all or some of the family members if the primary sponsor does not meet the income requirements. A maximum of two joint sponsors per petition can be used. Each joint sponsor is only responsible for the applicant(s) listed on that joint sponsor’s Affidavit of Support. Important note: If a joint sponsor is used, the petitioning sponsor must submit Form I-864, not Form I-864EZ

http://travel.state..../info_3183.html
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-18 08:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo co sponsors
When can there be a Joint Sponsor?

A joint sponsor may submit an Affidavit of Support to sponsor all or some of the family members if the primary sponsor does not meet the income requirements. A maximum of two joint sponsors per petition can be used. Each joint sponsor is only responsible for the applicant(s) listed on that joint sponsor’s Affidavit of Support. Important note: If a joint sponsor is used, the petitioning sponsor must submit Form I-864, not Form I-864EZ

http://travel.state..../info_3183.html
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-18 08:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo co sponsors
Please help I read somewhere on the websites that u can have a maximum of two co sponsor for one applicant so if I had two co sponsors that made 20,000 each both with one child will I be ok
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-18 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresincome tax advice
I was,told u had to be married more than 6 months out of the year to file as married the same as if u gave birth the child had to be born 6 months out of that year so I filed single head of household we got married in nov 2011
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-03-10 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT!!! Sponsoring Advice for the Petitioner Needed!!!

Agreed.

Ghana is very particular when it comes to the paperwork. You need to make sure you present the last three years of tax transcripts. Get your stuff in order as soon as you can.

Also I would suggest using only one co-sponsor. They will need to make enough to cover your whole household (children, yourself, and husband).


Correction the cosponsor if livin in a different house only needs to cover their household and ur husband so if ur cosponsor lives separate by themselcrsthen they only need to me the poverty guideline for 2.... If u have a cosponsor living in the same household then yes their income would have to cover everyone but their income would be combined with urs. The cosponsor cant sponsor u (usc) because u can get means tested help from the government ur a citizen of this country just when u include ur husband u just have to make it clear that hes in the household but not rewuesting assistance.......i spent hours on the phone getting this information because my cosponsor wanted to be clear
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-04-21 12:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCosponsor
So pissed right now im confused as to whats gonna happen now. My husband interview is may 2nd yes wednesday myy cosponsor called me this morning after me waiting at dhl to overnight the i864 andtells, me hes not gonna do what is gonna happen now r they gonna deny us or will they approve us pending a qualified cosponsor. I need a miracleright, now I need desperate help.....
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-04-28 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCouple living outside the US
his mom can sponsor he doesnt have to have a job but i think itll be a better move if he came to the u.s to file because youll be waiting for egypt to send everything to the states like the uscis and nvc and he would need all the original documents i think itll make ur transition alot smoother and easier if he filed from th u.s. unless time is not a issue then file from egypt but i wouldnt recommend that
ghanaloverFemaleGhana2012-05-28 08:42:00