ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers - NVC to Interview
is any one has contact number for CSC by phone and e mail. i want to contact them for fiancee visa. my fiacee,s visa was rejected at new delhi embassy, stating that not enough proof of relationship. now it is at CSC for review, since june 4, 2007. no news yet, what they going to do.
mikeHMalePakistan2007-08-16 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsexpedite ???
my wife's k3 visa was expedited, because my wife had died and i had to take care 4 children. was unable to go to work. with congressman's help it was expedited all the way to the embassy.
mikeHMalePakistan2008-04-30 00:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Pending at NVC - Issues with Pakistani Birth Certificate

i am a pakistani born too and my husband has applied for the same thing
u have to get it attested by the ministry of health
they do issue birth certificates now

My motheinlaw was born in india in 1943. she is pakistani citizen living in pakistan all her life. how she can get bith certificate from karachi. my e mail is malikhusain@aol.com
mikeHMalePakistan2013-01-28 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 22 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think she'd mind being woken up with that news! smile.gif

Congratulations and best wishes. I'd follow pshbrk's advice.

Miracles happen every day. wink.gif

i got expedite because i had to take care of 4 children. CSC gave expedite but NVC didn't. good luck. it all depends who is looking at your request.
mikeHMalePakistan2008-04-28 14:55:00
PhilippinesWaiting Time For Interview @ US Embassy Manila
Once the case is complete at NVC how long did you wait before your interview at US Embassy Manila? I just want to know the average wait time for interview, we just send our DS 230.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-04-25 03:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved

I received NOA 2 on February 16th. The NOA2 approval date is February 09. What date VJ members use to update timeline? I am sure it is the date on Approval notice. Just want to confirm.


Congrats! :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-02-19 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC

Call and ask them, you'll need your USCIS case number. The phone number is somewhere here on this website.


Or send NVC an email at NVCinquiry@state.gov, they usually send a reply in 1 business day

Make sure to put your case or receipt number on the subject

Provide the petitioners name and date of birth and the beneficiary name and date of birth. :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-03-01 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved, Visa in hand
Congratulations! :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-02-29 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))
Congratulations!
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-04-09 07:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp on IR1 (i130 petition)
Thank you so much for the informations that you gave me, I guess now I can finally proceed on filling the i-130. Thanks again guys!
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-04-30 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp on IR1 (i130 petition)
Hi guys,

I am a United States Citizen and I got married to a filipina 2 months ago in Philippines. I want to bring her here in the states. But I am confused on what kind of petition do I need to file. I was really planning on filing i-130 (spouse of a us citizen) that was my original plan. But recently my wife attended a seminar in Philippines and the guy told her that the IR1/CR1 visa is for couples that is married for 3 yrs already, and the guy told her that we need to use a k3 visa instead because we are married for less than a year. Is this true that I cannot use IR1/CR1 visa for her since we got married recently?
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-04-30 21:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take before I get approval for IR1/CR1
Atleast you already got approved, you just need to wait for the visa. It wont take that long
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-23 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take before I get approval for IR1/CR1
Thanks for the info. Some people just waited 2 months, specially those people who sent their applications on april, they got approved after 2 months. That was quick
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-23 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take before I get approval for IR1/CR1
How long does it take to get the approval for IR1/CR1. I mailed my I130 package 11th of July 2011 and Received the NOA1 19th July 2011. It has been forwarded to California Service Center.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-23 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdenied cause of skin problem?
You only get denied if you have aids or any highly contagious disease like (TB). But for allergies, you dont really have to worry about it.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-25 05:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 2011 filers
http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4867428
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-26 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 2011 filers
Just wondering if there are any July 2011 Filers here. If so, post up your visa journey as the process goes on!
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-25 05:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments needed to bring to Cr-1 visa interview Manila
"people here do care, just that some require sleep and don't monitor the website 24-7"


+ 1,
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-27 06:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried in aug 12 when to apply I-130
As soon as you get your marriage certificate (original copy) because it is required on the application. :whistle:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-02 18:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAir Tickets
Dont buy tickets until you actually have your visa on hand.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-04 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a Signature Question

I'm sure it wasn't your intention, but unless you actually ADMITTED it was a scanned copy and not original , going to the effort of printing it in colour and what not says fraud to me. The "they never asked if it was real" doesn't matter because you went to great lengths to make it APPEAR original when it wasn't. It wasn't a "legit" signature because it wasn't REAL. It was a digitally scanned copy of his actual signature. It might have looked the same but loss of integrity of the image makes it not the same as "original" which is what USCIS requires.

I only mention this because fraud is bad. You don't want to cut corners for a little bit of saved time when it could bring your world down.



I definitely agree with this. Its always better to send the original, I went to a USCIS support center and asked if they would accept scanned copy and the lady told me NO! Everything should be original copy.

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 31 August 2011 - 03:20 AM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-31 03:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a Signature Question

When I sent my husbands in, it was not original but.... I did have him sign in blue pen. He scanned it, emailed to me, and I printed it on a color printer to show it was a legit signature. I don't know that I even needed to do that. I think USCIS is aware many people cannot send originals and will accept faxed copies or in my case scanned copies. They can verify that signature at many stages of the process so if it's questionable, they will question.

I think it's safe to send in a faxed version. When you visit him again, have him sign another or give you the original of what he sent you. Take it home with you for future inquires if necessary.

Hope that helps a little.



It is always better to send the originals. Just to be on the safe side to avoid having problems in the future. What I did was my wife signed the forms first and sent it to me via Fedex.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-27 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a Signature Question

thanks for the quote.. my hubby just submitted those forms, along with our bank statements when we lived together for a year, no pics and other stuff, just marriage cert, bank statements of mutual funds,and we got no RFEs..

just send along evidence of co mingling of finances, or any suggested fromt he link and you will be fine :D
best regards!


I submitted the required forms (marriage cert. etc) along with my Page 2 from the military which is the "Dependency/Record of Emergency Data " and the documents to request marriage to a foreign national overseas that was sent and approved by my command. I have not received the NOA2 yet, I hope I dont get RFE, I think I already sent enough supporting documents.

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 27 August 2011 - 10:18 PM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-08-27 22:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of citizenship

I did the same. Except that on the USCIS web page they say you have to copy both the front and the back of the Naturalization Certificate. There is nothing but white space on the back of my Naturalization Certificate. It would seem lame sending in a blank sheet of paper and call it the copy of the back of my Naturalization Certificate. So I did not do it. LOL. Maybe newer Naturalization Certificates look different and have some stuff on the back side?



Same here, I only sent the front part of my Naturalization Certificate :thumbs:

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 07 September 2011 - 05:36 AM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-07 05:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of citizenship
I sent all pages of my passport and my Naturalization Certificate. :thumbs: :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-02 18:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslacking of requirements!

Hello VJ friends!Have a good day to all!I just want to ask again if thers missing of requirments in filing I130 .It might be probably they will deny our application.We forgot to put Evidence of a bonafide marriage .We just put pictures together with my husband.Is this acceptable as evidence of bonafide marriage.?We forgot to put copy of our chat conversation or email msg.or WU receipt that shows as bonafife evidence..ohhh iam worried...Its our application is deny now?..Thanks for reading..Hoping ur kind reply...





The marriage ceriticate should be enough to prove that you are legally married. Good Luck :thumbs:

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 17 September 2011 - 08:05 AM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-17 08:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting ready to apply for CR-1

Do i have to be present in the philippines to obtain the NSO certified copy of your wedding certificate?



No. Your wife can apply for the certificate online.

I don't believe you need an NSO certified copy to file the I130. I submitted a photocopy of the local registrar copy with the priests' signature. My application was approved with no RFE... When the paperwork got to the NVC... I Submitted the NSO copy of the marriage certificate.

Regards,


Belay my last, yes you are right you can send a copy, but for me i sent the originals just to be on the safe side and I sent both NSO and registrars copy from the city hall in Manila.

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 02 September 2011 - 10:54 PM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-02 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting ready to apply for CR-1

My fiance and I plan to get married in December and I would like to file for CR-1 in January when i get back to the states.

Is there a certain amount of time they like to see you married before you can apply?

Also, is it a requirement for my future wife to change her family name to my name or can she keep her name and change it some time down the road?

If we plan to do a small civil wedding with just her family present what pictures could we use as supporting documents for our marriage?

Thank you all for your help!


You can apply right after the wedding, but you would need to wait atleast 2 months. It takes at least 2 months for NSO in P.I to produce the certified copy of your wedding certificate which is needed for your application. Take lots of pictures during your civil wedding, it would help you in the future (Interview).
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-09-02 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslegal capacity to marry

My husband requested it in person from the US Embassy Manila. It only took 30 mins. He scheduled his visit though 1 week ahead. The online appointment is available in US Embassy Manila's website.


+ 1
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-10-07 06:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresyey VISA APPROVED

AFTER MONTHS AND MONTHS OF WAITING.. VISA APPROVED YESTERDAY NOV 9 2011. IT FEEL SO DAMN FREAKING GOOD.. NOW WER JUST WAITING FOR MY BABY LEXI'S INTERVIEW SCHEDULE.. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:



When did you sent your I-130? Are you a July filer?
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-11-10 16:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly 2011 fliers I130
I have seen a June 28 filer got approved today (Nov. 11 2011) So we should see some July filers approval this month. Goodluck to all.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2011-11-11 22:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 TODAY BUT SENT TO CALIFORNIA CENTER AND IDK Y!

oh no! its for the cr1 visa



CSC currently processing i-130 filers of July 2011. Good luck to all.

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 18 January 2012 - 09:44 PM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-18 21:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 TODAY BUT SENT TO CALIFORNIA CENTER AND IDK Y!
What is your visa category?

For I-130 (spouse of USC) California Service Center is currently processing July 2011.

Hi im from houston, texas does anyone know why my petition got sent to california? I sent it to the chicago lockbox since I'm overseas with my spouse and have been for about 8 months but DCF not available here. I hope it doesn't take 5 months to get approved fast



They distribute the applications to balance the volume, I guess there is a lot of applicants in Texas Service Center right now.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-18 20:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 VISA

What happen if i couldnt leave before the medical expire..??what should I do then???


If you cant leave but have a valid reason you can inform the embassy and they might give you extension.

Valid reasons can be "health problems, health problem of relative that you cant leave them.. etc"

Maybe you mean you cant leave before the visa expire, you will not have the visa until you are done with the Medical.

Edited by angelo gutierrez, 18 January 2012 - 11:22 PM.

angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-18 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 VISA
I think 6 months.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-18 02:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help very important

my interview will be tomorrow and i am working in suadi arabia now i am in egypt to be in the interview also my wife and her family are here to support me . but i have to go back to suadi after 5 days to finish my business so i has a question if my vise get approved could i have my passport in my hand to fly to suadi then send it back to the embassy to print the visa ? also if i pass throw AP could i keep the passport with me to travel to suadi and come back to egypt becouse my work is between them untill the AP finish then the embassy could ask me for the passport to print the visa .or this can not happen and if i ask for my passport and do not leave it in the embassy this will destroy my case . please i need your help fast because my interview is tomorrow .thank you all


If you will be approved tomorrow, the answer to your question is no. You will have to turn ins your visa and the embassy will mail it to you. You can try to explain to the embassy officials after your interview maybe they will understand that you have to go somewhere and need the passport.

Goodluck to you tomorrow! :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-23 06:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$404 paid. Now what?

Hi,

So I just paid $404 and received an email titled "Receipt for IV Case." I know the next step is sending in a DS-230 packet. But where is the instruction. Where can I find what to be included in the packet besides the DS-230 form. Will NVC inform me about this? I'm so confused and behind. Please help. Thanks.


Just wait, you should received a letter from NVC with the checkilist. :thumbs:
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-01-24 07:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Help

Our NOA2 was approved on 2/7/2012 :dance:

I just got off the phone with NVC and now have a case number, Invoice number and the Beneficiary ID number

Can we now start the DS-3032? And email it from my husbands email account?



What informations did you provide NVC to get your case no. and what phone number did you call? Thank you.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-02-17 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Help

Is there anywhere I can get a list of which countries can file electronically? Norway specifically..


Go to NVC (Dept. of State) website or just type NVC electronic processing in google.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-02-22 07:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Help

We're still at the USCIS stage, but even at this stage we're hoping to beat some speed records going through NVC. We're currently gathering all the info and documents for the NVC stage, but I have a question.

In people's profiles, I see some use regular mail, while others seem to only be using email and electronic filing. Can all filing with the NVC be done electronically or through email? And if so, how/when do we opt for this? Are these specific countries only for which this is an option?


Electronic processing is only available to certain countries. China and Canada are one of them.
angelo gutierrezMalePhilippines2012-02-22 05:59:00